Lurgio News for November 22, 2019

LURGIO NEWS November 22, 2019

 

Dear Lurgio Families,

I want to wish you all a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday. As I look forward to this time with my family and friends, I also find myself reflecting on all the things that I am thankful for here at school. I feel grateful to be able to work with such an amazing staff and supportive families. I am especially thankful for the fantastic students who come to school each day eager to learn. Lurgio is truly an amazing school community.

The upcoming Thanksgiving break means that school will only be in session on Monday and Tuesday. Due to the abbreviated school week, there will be no Lurgio News next Friday. Please look for our next edition on December 6. 

Have a wonderful break filled with good food, friends, and family!

Sincerely,

Ed Joyce

Important Dates

Nov. 22 (Fri)	PTG Ski & Skate Sale Drop-off
Nov. 23 (Sat)	PTG Ski & Skate Sale
Nov. 27 (Wed) - Nov. 29 (Fri)	NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Recess)
Dec. 6 (Fri)	RAL School Dance (6:00PM-9:00PM)
Dec. 10 (Tues)	Coffee & Conversation w/ Superintendent Fournier (6:30PM)

 

New News

 

The Lurgio Players

We are pleased to announce that this year’s musical will be Legally Blonde Jr. There will be a meeting on Tuesday, December 17 for all those interested in auditioning for the show and for those interested in applying for the position of stage manager. Backstage crew, lighting, and sound sign-ups will take place after Winter Break. Auditions will take place on January 2 and 3 (all those auditioning are required to attend both days) and callbacks will take place on Monday, January 6. Rehearsals will begin on Wednesday, January 8. Details and expectations regarding the rehearsal and performance schedule will be given out to those auditioning at the meeting on December 17. Please contact Laurel Devino, devinol@bedfordnhk12.net, if you have any questions. 

Best Buddies Starting At Lurgio

“Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.” For more information about this international program, please visit www.bestbuddiesonline.org.

This parent letter explains the Best Buddies organization in further detail. Please reach out to Sarah Demers (demerss@sau25.net) with any questions you may have regarding participation.

 

Reminders

 

Yearbook Cover Contest - Deadline Extended

The yearbook club is having its annual cover contest. Please encourage your child to submit an entry for a chance to win a FREE 2019/2020 Lurgio Yearbook!  CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS. The cover submission deadline has been extended!! Submissions are now due by Monday, November 25, 2019 by 3pm to Mrs. Dennis or Mrs. Manley in the Tech Corner.

Thanksgiving Baskets

Many in our community experience food insecurity. As the holiday season approaches, this can create additional strains on our families and students.  Please contact your school’s guidance counselor or school nurse, if you would like to receive a Thanksgiving Basket. We handle all requests with complete confidentiality.

Stand By Me 

Our 7th grade event is fully funded by registration fees and donations.  Throughout the year, we will announce several fundraisers. Between now and Dec 31: Traci Collins Skincare Studio will donate $5 for every express facial.  Be sure to mention “Stand By Me” in your booking. Flight Coffee will also donate $5 for every bag of 12 oz coffee ordered. What better way to treat yourself and help our Lurgio students!

 

Hannaford Helps Schools 2019 Home Stretch

Two more weeks to earn School Dollars!  With less than two weeks to go, we wanted to remind you that your School Dollars must be turned into the store tower by Saturday, November 30. School Dollars must be turned in to the Hannaford store where your school is registered by Saturday, December 7.

 

Which store is my school registered with?

More information about Hannaford Helps Schools

Weekly Features

 

Athletics Corner

Weekly Schedule

As always, the weekly schedule is available on our athletics website. 

Tech Corner Updates

It’s a busy time of year for everyone.  Please help your child remember to bring their chromebook to school every day and to charge their chromebook every night.  Here in the Tech Corner, we are starting our Bring It! Charge It! Campaign to help students remember. If you would like one of our posters for home, click here to download and print!

Book Buzz

Today’s Books for Breakfast theme was all about the animals! 

	Pax by Sara Pennypacker:   Pax and Peter have been inseparable ever since Peter rescued him as a kit. But one day, the unimaginable happens: Peter's dad enlists in the military and makes him return the fox to the wild. At his grandfather's house, three hundred miles away from home, Peter knows he isn't where he should be—with Pax. He strikes out on his own despite the encroaching war, spurred by love, loyalty, and grief, to be reunited with his fox. Meanwhile Pax, steadfastly waiting for his boy, embarks on adventures and discoveries of his own...
	The Good Good Pig by Sy Montgomery:   The Good Good Pig celebrates Christopher Hogwood in all his glory, from his inauspicious infancy to hog heaven in rural New Hampshire, where his boundless zest for life and his large, loving heart made him an absolute monarch over a (mostly) peaceable kingdom. At first, his domain included only Sy’s cosseted hens and her beautiful border collie, Tess. Then the neighbors began fetching Christopher home from his unauthorized jaunts, the little girls next door started giving him warm, soapy baths, and the villagers brought him delicious leftovers. His intelligence and fame increased along with his girth. He was featured in USA Today and on several National Public Radio environmental programs. On election day, some voters even wrote in Christopher’s name on their ballots.
	Elephant in the Garden by Michael Morpurgo:   Lizzie and Karl's mother is a zoo keeper; the family has become attached to an orphaned elephant named Marlene, who will be destroyed as a precautionary measure so she and the other animals don't run wild should the zoo be hit by bombs. The family persuades the zoo director to let Marlene stay in their garden instead. When the city is bombed, the family flees with thousands of others, but how can they walk the same route when they have an elephant in tow, and keep themselves safe? Along the way, they meet Peter, a Canadian navigator who risks his own capture to save the family.
	War Horse by Michael Morpurgo:   In 1914, Joey, a farm horse, is sold to the army and thrust into the midst of World War I on the Western Front. When Joey is dragged away, his heart aches for Albert, the farmer's son he is forced to leave behind. In the army the beautiful red-bay horse is trained to charge the enemy, drag heavy artillery, and carry wounded soldiers not much older than Albert off the battlefields. Amongst the clamoring of guns, and while plodding through the cold mud, Joey wonders if the war will ever end. And if it does, will he ever find Albert again?

 

PTG Corner

Gift Card Fundraiser

Final order due date is December 6th. We are featuring many local area merchants, along with your favorite national businesses. Purchasing gift cards through the PTG provides support for the Bedford schools with no additional cost to you!  To download an order form please CLICK HERE. For more information about this program CLICK HERE. HAPPY SHOPPING!

Bedford PTG Ski, Skate & More Sale

Save On New And Used Winter Sports Equipment & Apparel! PTG’s annual SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE will take place on Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 9AM - 2PM at Bedford High School. New and used ski equipment, snowboards, winter boots, outerwear and more will be on sale from local area merchants and consignors. This sale provides a cost-effective opportunity to outfit you and your family for the upcoming winter season!

Sell Your Gear And Clothing: Turn your outgrown or gently used winter gear and apparel into some cash while also supporting Bedford schools. Visit PTG Website for consignment information. Drop off your pre-tagged items at the BHS Gymnasium on Friday, November 22, between 5PM – 8PM.  Please note: If you need to print your tags on site at BHS during equipment drop off there will be a $1.00 charge per tag.

Volunteer: 

Many volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Click HERE to get involved.

Bake Sale: 

Interested in donated an item (homemade or store bought) for the Bake Sale click HERE. 

Cardigan Corner at Ski, Skate & More Sale

PTG is excited to again offer “Cardigan Corner” at the Ski, Skate and More Sale. For families whose kids have conquered Lurgio’s Mt. Cardigan experience as part of the RAL 8th grade environmental unit of study and have gear to consign, or for those looking for a good deal on quality used items for the upcoming adventure…Cardigan Corner is for you!

Hannaford Helps - Reusable Bag Program

During the month of December, PTG will receive a $1.00 donation for every Hannaford Community Bag sold at the Jenkins Road location. 

Coffee and Conversation with Superintendent Fournier

Tuesday, December 10th, 6:30pm at the SAU building (103 County Road). Join Superintendent Fournier for an informal gathering to discuss Bedford School District happenings. This event is designed to discuss topics of interest to parents, so questions/comments are encouraged. 

Please click HERE to RSVP if you wish to attend.

Amazon Smile!

Did you know that every time you buy on Amazon, you can support the Bedford PTG?  Simply visit AmazonSmile and select “Bedford NH PTG” as the organization that you’d like to support. Now, every time you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a percentage to the Bedford PTG. Thank you for your support.

Lurgio News for November 15, 2019

LURGIO NEWS November 15, 2019

 

Dear Lurgio Families,

This past Wednesday evening, Lurgio was filled with parents getting to know their student’s teachers and learning about their progress at school. I want to extend a huge thank you to all of our parents and PTG volunteers who put on a fantastic smorgasbord for our teachers to help keep their engergy during parent-teacher conferences. It’s truly heartwarming to see the tremendous support that our community has for the work that our teachers do.

Sincerely,

Ed Joyce

Important Dates

Nov. 22 (Fri)	PTG Ski & Skate Sale Drop-off
Nov. 23 (Sat)	PTG Ski & Skate Sale
Nov. 27 (Wed) - Nov. 29 (Fri)	NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Recess)
Dec. 6 (Fri)	RAL School Dance (6:00PM-9:00PM)
Dec. 10 (Tues)	Coffee & Conversation w/ Superintendent Fournier (6:30PM)

 

New News

 

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 reviews all nominees and selects the “Cub of the Week.”

We have two students this week who have truly stepped up for their classmates, making Lurgio a great place to learn.

This week’s Cub of the Week is Paul Shaughnessy. Paul helped a student in math who was having a hard time staying focused. He worked to make sure that his notes were complete and helped him on practice problems. Paul's compassion towards the other student did not go unnoticed! 

This week’s Cub of the Week is Daphne McKenzie. Daphne often tutors other students, helps to organize their binders, or is exceptionally kind to her peers. She shows empathy beyond her years and has a way to make everyone she comes in contact with feel like they matter.  

Thank you to Paul and Daphne for making Lurgio a great place to learn!

Best Buddies Starting At Lurgio

“Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.” For more information about this international program, please visit www.bestbuddiesonline.org.

This parent letter explains the Best Buddies organization in further detail. Please reach out to Sarah Demers (demerss@sau25.net) with any questions you may have regarding participation.

 

Reminders

 

Yearbook Cover Contest - Deadline extended

The yearbook club is having its annual cover contest. Please encourage your child to submit an entry for a chance to win a FREE 2019/2020 Lurgio Yearbook!  CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS. The cover submission deadline has been extended!! Submissions are now due by Monday, November 25, 2019 by 3pm to Mrs. Dennis or Mrs. Manley in the Tech Corner.

Thanksgiving Baskets

Many in our community experience food insecurity. As the holiday season approaches, this can create additional strains on our families and students.  Please contact your school’s guidance counselor or school nurse, if you would like to receive a Thanksgiving Basket. We handle all requests with complete confidentiality.

Stand By Me 

Our 7th grade event is fully funded by registration fees and donations.  Throughout the year, we will announce several fundraisers. Between now and Dec 31, Traci Collins Skincare Studio will donate $5 for every express facial.  Be sure to mention “Stand By Me” in your booking.  What better way to treat yourself and help our Lurgio students! See flyer for more information.

 

Geography and Spelling, and History Bees

Throughout the 2019-20 school year Lurgio students will have an opportunity to participate in various academic events sponsored by the school. The National Geographic GeoBee and the Scripps National Spelling Bee are two such events. Over the next few months, ELA and Social Studies teachers will provide students with information about each bee, hold classroom/pod bees, and provide preparation resources for students participating. Due to changes in the structure of the National History Bee, Lurgio is no longer sponsoring this program; however, any student who would like to participate independently is encouraged to do so. Information and registration details for the National History Bee can be found at: https://nationalhistorybee.com/.

Lurgio Strings Program

This year Lurgio will be offering strings instruction after school. If you are interested, please click here for more information.

 

Pats Peak Learn to Ski and Ride Program

Sign-up for this year's Learn to Ski or Ride (LTSR) program at Pats Peak!  This is a five-week Learn to Ski or Snowboard series for students in grades 1-8. The program runs Friday, January 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. There are 3:30 and 4:30 lessons available, or if you have an experienced student, they can opt to just do the lift ticket. Rentals are available for an additional cost. You must provide your own transportation, as this is not a school-sponsored activity. An adult must be present during the lessons.

To sign up: www.patspeak.com/LTSR. Select "CLICK HERE TO REGISTER".

Login info:

3:30 PM lessons: bedford330

4:30 PM lessons: bedford430

To receive the discounted rate, registration must be paid in full by November 15th. Please contact Kris Balistreri at shepador2005@yahoo.com or Kim Peicker at kpeicker@comcast.net with any questions. Visit the Bedford NH Pats Peak Ski and Ride 2020 Facebook page for more information.

Hannaford Helps Schools 2019

This fall, we celebrate 20 years of the Hannaford Helps Schools program! Since the program's inception, we've raised more than $12 million to help schools and kids reach their goals. We appreciate your continued partnership, and if you're new to the program – we welcome you!

Between 8/25 and 11/30, with the purchase of 4 participating Hannaford Helps Schools items, a customer will receive a printout for 3 School Dollars at the register. The customer can place that printout into your school's slot in the Hannaford Helps Schools collection tower which is located at the front of the store that your school is registered with.

Customers who shop with Hannaford To Go can give their School Dollar printouts to the associate handling their groceries and let them know which school slot to put them in.

This year, Hannaford will also donate $1,000 to the highest earning school per store.

NEW this year – your school may have a chance to earn DOUBLE School Dollars! The Hannaford store that has the highest increase of School Dollars turned in will DOUBLE the payouts to all its registered schools. Help your school earn double School Dollars by reminding parents to deposit their School Dollar printouts in the tower at the front of the store.

Which store is my school registered with?

More information about Hannaford Helps Schools

Kitchen News

Weekly Features

 

Athletics Corner

Weekly Schedule

As always, the weekly schedule is available on our athletics website. 

Guidance Corner

 

Tech Corner Updates

It’s a busy time of year for everyone.  Please help your child remember to bring their chromebook to school every day and to charge their chromebook every night.  Here in the Tech Corner, we are starting our Bring It! Charge It! Campaign to help students remember. If you would like one of our posters for home, click here to download and print!

Book Buzz

We talked about new books to our amazing library:

	Jeff Kinney has a new Diary of a Wimpy Kid book! In Wrecking Ball, an unexpected inheritance gives Greg Heffley’s family a chance to make big changes to their house. But they soon find that home improvement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
	Holly Black's new book is Modern Faerie Tales. Sixteen-year-old Kaye is a modern nomad. Fierce and independent, she travels from city to city with her mother’s rock band until an ominous attack forces Kaye back to her childhood home. There, amid the industrial, blue-collar New Jersey backdrop, Kaye soon finds herself as an unwilling pawn in an ancient power struggle between two rival faerie kingdoms—a struggle that could very well mean her death.
	Jake Burt's debut novel is Greetings from Witness Protection. The marshals are looking for the perfect girl to join a mother, father, and son on the run from the nation’s most notorious criminals. After all, the bad guys are searching for a family with one kid, not two, and adding a streetwise girl who knows a little something about hiding things may be just what the marshals need. Nicki swears she can keep the Trevor family safe, but to do so she’ll have to dodge hitmen, cyberbullies, and the specter of standardized testing, all while maintaining her marshal-mandated B-minus average. As she barely balances the responsibilities of her new identity, Nicki learns that the biggest threats to her family’s security might not lurk on the road from New York to North Carolina, but rather in her own past.

 

 

PTG Corner

Gift Card Fundraiser

Final order due date is December 6th. We are featuring many local area merchants, along with your favorite national businesses. Purchasing gift cards through the PTG provides support for the Bedford schools with no additional cost to you!  To download an order form please CLICK HERE. For more information about this program CLICK HERE. HAPPY SHOPPING!

Bedford PTG Ski, Skate & More Sale

Save On New And Used Winter Sports Equipment & Apparel! PTG’s annual SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE will take place on Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 9AM - 2PM at Bedford High School. New and used ski equipment, snowboards, winter boots, outerwear and more will be on sale from local area merchants and consignors. This sale provides a cost-effective opportunity to outfit you and your family for the upcoming winter season!

Sell Your Gear And Clothing: Turn your outgrown or gently used winter gear and apparel into some cash while also supporting Bedford schools. Visit PTG Website for consignment information. Drop off your pre-tagged items at the BHS Gymnasium on Friday, November 22, between 5PM – 8PM.  Please note: If you need to print your tags on site at BHS during equipment drop off there will be a $1.00 charge per tag.

Volunteer: Many volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Click HERE to get involved.

Bake Sale: Interested in donated an item (homemade or store bought) for the Bake Sale click HERE. 

Ski, Skate & More Sale Merchants

Joining the sale are ski merchants Rodgers Ski and Sport, Bob and Terry’s Ski & Sports Outlet, Ski & Snowboard Liquidation Center, Sport Thoma, and S&W Sports  They will bring NEW and USED equipment at HUGE savings along with their expertise in fitting the right ski, board and boots to your ability. Also joining us will be BedFoRd wOOL offering handmade wool mittens and Donation*Imagination*Creation selling unique products (benches, bookshelves, coat racks, etc) made from recycled winter equipment.

Cardigan Corner at Ski, Skate & More Sale

PTG is excited to again offer “Cardigan Corner” at the Ski, Skate and More Sale. For families whose kids have conquered Lurgio’s Mt. Cardigan experience as part of the RAL 8th grade environmental unit of study and have gear to consign, or for those looking for a good deal on quality used items for the upcoming adventure…Cardigan Corner is for you!

Coffee and Conversation with Superintendent Fournier

Tuesday, December 10th, 6:30pm at the SAU building (103 County Road). Join Superintendent Fournier for an informal gathering to discuss Bedford School District happenings. This event is designed to discuss topics of interest to parents, so questions/comments are encouraged. 

Please click HERE to RSVP if you wish to attend.

Amazon Smile!

Did you know that every time you buy on Amazon, you can support the Bedford PTG?  Simply visit AmazonSmile and select “Bedford NH PTG” as the organization that you’d like to support. Now, every time you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a percentage to the Bedford PTG. Thank you for your support.