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LURGIO NEWS
April 5, 2019
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Dear Lurgio Families,
Welcome to the madness! Tonight, the Lurgio staff and administration look forward to opening up the full gym for another great night of Midnight Madness. Thanks to our student council and our wonderful PTG volunteers for making this evening a possibility. We look forward to seeing many students here from 7-midnight tonight!
Sincerely,
Ed
Important Dates
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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May 24 (Fri)
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NO SCHOOL - Teacher Workshop Day
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May 27 (Mon)
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NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day Observed
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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 Ian Fletcher. Ian is always inclusive and kind when participating in our Unified PE classes, and he extends that same warmth throughout the school day. This week Ian is being honored for going above and beyond to embrace the message of our recent motivational speaker, David Flood, by ensuring that no student sat alone during his lunch. Thanks Ian! Your open spirit is one of the things that makes Lurgio such a great school.
Attention 7th Grade: Stand By Me - Registration
On Friday, May 31st, all 7th graders will be participating in our 30th anniversary of Stand By Me. Parents/guardians are highly encouraged to attend. Deadline for selecting workshops is Friday, April 12th. Click on LINK to register. More information can be found on the Stand By Me website which contains the brochure.
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 is featuring authentic Mexican tostadas on Friday April 12th. Start with a traditional Hispanic tostada tortilla and top with cumin spiced beef or classic refried beans, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, avocados, salsa & sour cream. Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner so come down to the cafe and try our delicious take on a traditional Mexican meal!
Reminders
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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
Recently we’ve become aware of some discussion among middle school students regarding the use of CBD oil/ products. Here is a link to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) June 2018 Critical Review Report on Cannabidiol (CBD). The first page is a helpful summary. Additionally you may find helpful information here, from the Partnership for Drug Free Kids. This article offer some great suggestions on how to navigate this new topic with your children. The asset newsletter this week is titled Boundaries and Expectations.
Athletics This Week
Coed Tennis starts on Monday, April 8. Students will meet at the County Road Tennis Courts from 7:00-8:20AM. 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. Practices start on April 15th, but concussion testing will take place on Wednesday, April 10th from 3:30-5:00PM for anyone who does not have a baseline test on file at Lurgio.
As always, the weekly schedule is available on our athletics website.
Stand By Me
Support Stand By Me
Stand By Me is 100% funded by businesses, community groups, and families. Stand By Me receives no funding from the school district and it is still going strong after 30 years! Please consider participating in the following to help raise funds:
Flight Coffee, Bedford based, will donate $5 for each 12oz bag sold. Order online: Flightcoffeeco.com and click on Shop/look for fundraisers.
TC Skincare, for the entire month of April and May, when you book an Express Facial or the 60-minute EFT Tapping (a wonderful technique on how to de-stress), will donate $5.00 of the profits to STAND BY ME.
Book Buzz
Today in Books for Breakfast we watched a book review on line by Nerdy Book Club member Colby Sharp of of the book Genesis Begins Again by Alicia D. Williams.
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This is considered the best book yet of 2019. It’s about a girl whose father makes his living gambling. When he wins, things are good and when he loses things are bad. This is a story of one bad streak where the family is evicted and the dad turns to drinking. Genesis is an African American whose mother is light skinned and father is darker skinned. The concept of "colorism" is discussed: lighter skinned African Americans supposedly have better lives. Genesis is darker skinned and her father is unpleasant about that. Every character is well developed and play an important role telling the story.
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Bedford PTG
Science Careers Day - Coming up Friday April 19 is the annual Careers in Science Day at RAL. We are looking for volunteers to donate breakfast items for our speakers. Click HERE for a link to the SignUp.
Bedford PTG Color Blast Fun Run/Walk - Sunday, June 2
Don’t miss your chance to get in on the Colorful Fun and Support our Schools. 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 and visit our Color Blast Fun Run/Walk website for event details.
Register by Friday, May 3rd to take advantage of our reduced pricing and purchase a Color Blast t-shirt and swag bag including drawstring bag, sunglasses, bandana, and your own color bag to throw at the start of the race!
**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**
Not participating in the Fun/Run but still want to be involved…click HERE for Volunteer Opportunities.
Scholastic Book Fair Next Week
Scholastic Book Dino-Mite Book Fair…Stomp, Chomp and Read, will take place April 8th - 11th at all elementary and McKelvie schools. 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 specific shopping hours.
PTG Board and District Volunteer Opportunities
Looking for some great opportunities to volunteer next year? The PTG has some exciting 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.
Fisher Cats Discounted Tickets
Join the PTG for a fun family evening with the Fisher Cats on Friday May 3rd. Arrive early for the High Five Tunnel and stay late for Fireworks!.
Click HERE for more information and to order DISCOUNTED tickets. Return order form with check payable to NH Fisher Cats to school by April 19th . Tickets will be available at the Will Call window on 5/3.
BHS Graduation Seat Raffle
The PTG is raffling off 2 sets of FOUR seats for the June 8th Graduation Ceremony in a prime picture taking spot. Winners will also receive one reserved parking spot that day. $20/Entry or 6 Entries for $100. Click HERE for entry form and details. Entries, with cash or check payable to “Bedford PTG”, are due to BHS school office by JUNE 3rd. Winners will be drawn & announced on June 5th.
*All funds raised through this raffle support programming & events in Bedford schools*
