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LURGIO NEWS
March 29, 2019
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Dear Lurgio Families,
Each year, our student council hosts a Midnight Madness event. This year’s Midnight Madness is set for Friday, April 5th 7PM-12AM. There will be a variety of inflatable slides and games as well as movies in the dining hall and snacks galore! Students look forward to this evening each year--it is truly a night to remember. It takes many helping hands to coordinate an event like this and we are still seeking parent volunteers. If you would like to volunteer for a few hours, or for the whole night, please sign up through this LINK.
Sincerely,
Ed
Important Dates
Mar 29 (Fri)
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Quarter 3 Closes
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Apr 4 (Thurs)
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Spring Parent Conferences (7th grade only)
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Apr 5 (Fri)
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Student Council Midnight Madness - RAL/BHS Gym & RAL Dining Hall - 7:00PM-12:00AM
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Apr 22-Apr 26 (Mon-Fri)
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NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
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New News
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Cub of the Week
Each week, teachers nominate students for the Cub of the Week Award. Nominated students are those who have shown exceptional kindness, tolerance, and respect during the week. Each Friday, the Lurgio administration and guidance staff will review all nominees and will select the “Cub of the Week.”
This week’s Cub of the Week is Connor Hoang. Connor is known by staff and students at Lurgio for his kindness, patience, and willingness to help others. This week Connor is being honored for going above and beyond to help his fellow classmates with their studies. Congrats Connor. Your willingness to help others is what makes Lurgio a great place to be.
Attention 7th Grade: Stand By Me - Registration
On Monday late afternoon, April 1st, Mr. Joyce will send an email to 7th grade parents/guardians with instructions on how to register. This event is a field trip for 7th graders, and parents/guardians are highly encouraged to attend. Plan now to reserve May 31st and spend a fun day with your student at SNHU.
Destination Imagination
Good luck to The Phoenix Doctors from RAL who will join 90 teams – some 600 students from around the state at Nashua High School South this Saturday, as the teams compete in future of work skills including creativity, collaboration and problem-solving skills in STEAM and service learning Challenges at NH Destination Imagination State Finals.
These teams advanced through regional tournaments, and over 230 teams statewide. Top scoring teams in each Challenge and age level will qualify to attend Destination Imagination Global Finals in May in Kansas City, MO.
A.J. Pagilarulo’s Senior Project:
Are you at all interested in the service academies? Want to learn more about what it is or what it takes to get into one? Then come to AJ Pagliarulo's Senior Project, where an overview of the process will be discussed, and kids will have the ability to meet various representatives from each of the schools. If you have any questions, reach out to 9957156@bedfordnhk12.net.
Where: Bedford High School, Rm B136,139
When: April 10th, 5:00 pm
Lurgio Science Career Day Presenters Needed
We are looking for a few more presenters for our 7th Grade Science Career Day on Friday, April 19th (9am until noon). Students will rotate through two 45-minute workshops. Our goal for the day is to connect community with school and allow students to see STEM in real life. If interested, contact Amy Rockwell, Enrichment Coordinator: RockwellA@bedfordnhk12.net.
RAL Kitchen News:
The breakfast program will be featuring a delicious and nutritious Tropical Carrot Smoothie. It’s loaded with lots of tropical flavor that includes mango, pineapple, banana, carrot and coconut milk. This luscious hydrating combination of fruits and vegetables is a perfect way to give the brain and body a beneficial boost of energy. Additionally, this smoothie is also filled with beta carotene, a powerful antioxidant that promotes healthy skin and eyes. In addition to breakfast combo meals, the kitchen will be offering a homemade banana bread. This lovely, healthy treat will keep you feeling full and satisfied with lots of long lasting energy from whole grain complex carbohydrates. Our from scratch baking also helps to limit unhealthy ingredients and removes processed and artificial preservatives. Start the school day off with a bang and don't miss out on these healthy, wholesome NEW breakfast items.
The hot lunch program will be featuring a brand new Hawaiian Poke Bowl on Thursday, April 4th! Build your own with lots of delicious choices: garlic ginger marinated chicken or tofu, brown rice, steamed broccoli, shredded carrot, cucumber, edamame, sweet diced mango, scallions, toasted sesame seeds and topped with a tahini miso dressing.
Reminders
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7th Grade Parent Conferences
Spring parent conferences for 7th graders will take place on Thursday, April 4th. Be on the lookout for communication from teachers with information about specific times and locations.
Midnight Madness Volunteers Needed
Student Council's Midnight Madness event is quickly approaching on Friday, April 5th from 7pm - midnight. To make this night a success, we need the help of parents. If you would like to volunteer for a few hours, or for the whole night, please sign up through this LINK. If you have questions, please contact Amanda Underwood (amandaund@gmail.com) or Rachel Fairhurst (fairhurstr@sau25.net).
BHS Special Education Parent Night:
BHS will be hosting an information night for parents of students with IEP on April 11th at 6:30 PM in the BHS Library. Click here for more details.
Yearbook Order Time!
Online sales will be open Saturday, March 16th until Friday, April 13th.
To placed online orders, visit http://www.schoolannual.com
Cash or check orders will be collected in homeroom Monday, March 25 through Tuesday, April 2. Order forms will be sent home with students on Friday, March 22.
Questions? Contact Donna Dennis(dennisd@sau25.net) or Jennifer Manley(manleyj@sau25.net)
Dine out Thursday April 4th
On Thursday, April 4th, dine out at Texas Roadhouse in Manchester from 5pm until 9pm and 10% will be donated to Stand By Me! Bring this flyer.
Weekly Features
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Guidance Corner
On Tuesday evening we had a chance to meet some parents of next year’s 7th grade class! As you all know, middle school provides an opportunity for students to develop strategies that are essential for academic success. Here at Lurgio we really enjoy collaborating with families as we support children through this part of their academic journey. Click here for this week’s article “High Expectations”.
Athletics This Week
Coed Track and Field starts on Monday, April 1. Students will meet at Lurgio, run down to Preston Field (behind McKelvie) and then return to Lurgio for pickup. In order to practice, students must have an updated physical on file and hard copies of athletics paperwork to give to their coach. Paperwork can be found on the athletics website.
Students are working to organize a girls’ lacrosse club. Players will do drills, practice techniques, and scrimmage each other over the course of April and May. Practices will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30PM-5:00PM. For more information, contact Mrs. Gauthier at gauthierk@sau25.net.
As always, the weekly schedule is available on our athletics website.
Book Buzz
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From Mrs. Detwiler:
This new series is from James Patterson and we were able to get all 5 of them that you requested thanks to Read-a-Thon money! This is called the TREASURE HUNTERS series and they are hilarious. Twins Bick and Beck Kidd are homeschooled to travel the world with their parents searching for treasure. When their parents are kidnapped they have to find them. Once you read one, you'll want to explore DANGER DOWN THE NILE, SECRET OF THE FORBIDDEN CITY, PERIL AT THE TOP OF THE WORLD, and QUEST FOR CITY OF GOLD. You'll want to read them in order.
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From Nick B. in 7-East:
As a huge James Patterson fan I loved JACKIE HA-HA. Jackie lives in NJ with her dad and her mom is overseas serving in Operation Desert Shield. She craves attention and this attention gets her lots of detentions. The music director said if she wants to erase all her detentions she can join the school play. Jackie hesitates because she has a terrible stutter but she does. She makes jokes all the time working to make people laugh with her so they don't laugh at her. She even enters a speech contest. Patterson always makes me laugh and tells a great story.
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From Abhinav V. in 7 West:
The UNWANTEDS is a great series by Lisa McMann. Every year in Quill, thirteen-year-olds are sorted into categories: the strong, intelligent Wanteds go to university, and the artistic Unwanteds are sent to their deaths. Twins Alex and Aaron are separated since one is a Wanted and one is an Unwanted. Alex discovers a secret area of Unwanteds called Artime where creativity is developed and skills are used magically. The brothers end up in a magical battle. This is also a series and I want to read them all.
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PTG Corner
Color Blast Fun Run/Walk Community Event
Get excited! Registration is now OPEN for another fun filled Color Blast Fun Run/Walk to be held on Sunday, June 2nd. New Registration discounts available for returning runners, PLUS Children’s Price now applies to kids 10 and under and 4-pack of entries available at a reduced rate. Click HERE to register.
- First 250 registrants will be entered for a chance to win a raffle, where two lucky winners will receive a $25.00 Barnes and Noble gift card~~
Scholastic Book Fair Is Coming
Scholastic Dino-Mite Book Fair… Stomp, Chomp and Read, will take place April 8th - 11th at all elementary schools and McKelvie. PTG’s Scholastic Book Fair will be a reading event that brings the books kids want to read right into our school. It will have a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. Please check with your schools for more details and specific shopping hours.
PTG Board and District-level Positions
Looking for some great opportunities to volunteer next year? The PTG has some Board and District-level positions available for the 2019/20 school year:
Program Research Coordinator
Help the PTG find new educational and enriching programs to bring into our schools. PTG funds author visits, artists, singers, performance groups, animal encounters and so much more. We are always looking for new ideas to possibly bring to our schools and students. We are looking for someone to help us research and find these exciting opportunities.
Elementary Level Program Coordinator
Responsible for coordinating the O.R.K. programming (such as Eyes On Owls, Tanglewood Marionettes & Bat Presentations) and A.I.R. programming (Artists in Residence) at Memorial, Peter Woodbury, AND Riddle Brook elementary schools. Track programming and budget, ensure payment delivery, and communicate within and between all 3 elementary schools.
Lurgio PTG School Liaison
Serve as a member of the PTG Executive Board. Work closely with the school Principal and faculty representative/s to foster strong communication and partnership between their respective schools and the PTG. Support PTG activities and events through both volunteer and coordination efforts as needed. This role is a great way to be more involved in your school and with the PTG Board. Candidate should have a student at Lurgio.
Riddle Brook PTG School Liaison
Serve as a member of the PTG Executive Board. Work closely with the school Principal and faculty representative/s to foster strong communication and partnership between their respective schools and the PTG. Support PTG activities and events through both volunteer and coordination efforts as needed. This role is a great way to be more involved in your school and with the PTG Board. Candidate should have a student at Riddle Brook.
If you are interested in any of these roles or would like more information please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com by April 12th.
