Dear Lurgio Families,
This week our school community has grappled with unique circumstances stemming from confirmed cases of COVID-19 in New Hampshire. As a parent and a principal I share your concern about the Coronavirus and am also resolved as always to do what is best for all our children. As Superintendent Fournier announced earlier today, what that means for next week is that all Bedford schools will be closed to students. If your child needs to retrieve something from school while we are closed, please contact the main office, and we will work with you.
When the first case of COVID-19 was reported in New Hampshire, we began preparing for the contingency of closing schools. Our teachers have been working to be able to shift to an online educational format, and they will finalize that work on Monday. While this is not ideal for instruction, and nothing can fully replace the value of face-to-face teaching and learning, I am confident that our teachers will create online environments that have educational value for all students.
Unfortunately, part of our preventative precautions also includes the postponement or cancellation of big events (see news story below) that mean a lot to our kids and our community. Please know that we are doing everything that we can to ensure that cancellations remain at a minimum. Our first priority is to reschedule events to a time when we can return to our typical operations.
Finally, I believe that we overcome the challenges that our school community faces through consistent and clear communication. To that end, I will continue to communicate with you regarding our school response to COVID-19 on a weekly basis and more often if necessary.
Stay safe and healthy in the coming weeks. I look forward to our inevitable return to full school functioning as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Ed Joyce
Important Dates
Lurgio School Athletic & Other Events
We are adjusting Lurgio athletic schedules and other school events in light of recent confirmed cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in New Hampshire.
For athletics, we are following guidance from the Bedford School District, as well as Tri-County Athletic League and the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association. The spring sports tryout schedule will be modified and announced once the building reopens. The status of all athletic competitions is to be announced as we work in conjunction with other schools in our league.
For all other school events, our general consideration was to modify any school event that would result in a large gathering, especially those that would allow admission to the general population beyond Lurgio staff and students. For any of these events that we felt we could reasonably postpone, we have done so. Other events needed to be cancelled.
Please click here for a full schedule of how we intend to proceed with school events between now and April vacation. As the situation with COVID-19 evolves, we will continue to be flexible with our plans based on current guidelines from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services.
Lurgio Spring Athletics
Please click [HERE] for more information about spring sports at Lurgio. We offer baseball, softball, golf, tennis, and track & field. Students should be registered through FamilyID no later than the first day of practice.
The spring sports tryout schedule will be modified and announced once the building reopens. The status of all athletic competitions is to be announced because they involve decisions of our competing schools.
Lurgio Yearbooks ON SALE
The 2019-2020 Lurgio Yearbook goes on sale tomorrow! Online sales will be open Saturday, March 7th until Friday, April 17th. To Order Visit: bit.ly/BuyLurgioYearbook2020. We will take orders check and cash orders at school Monday, March 23, 2020 through Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Please make checks payable to: Ross A. Lurgio Middle School. Questions? Contact Donna Dennis dennisd@sau25.net or Jennifer Manley manleyj@sau25.net.
Hannaford Helps Schools
Hannaford has officially launched their Hannaford Helps Schools for 2020! They have moved the program to spring, and this year it will run March 1 - May 16.
How does the program work? As in previous years, 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 your school is registered with.
NEW for 2020! Customers who shop with Hannaford To Go can either specify which school should receive their School Dollars in their order notes when placing their order, OR let the store associate know which school to give their School Dollars to when they pick their order up from the store.
Please check our Hannaford Helps Schools web page for additional information and links to downloadable PDFs.
Athletics Corner
Weekly Schedule
As always, the weekly schedule is available on our athletics website. Please see previous sections for information on school closure and athletic schedules.
Book Buzz
We had a mountain of a time at Books for Breakfast Cafe today! We watched an interview by Dr. Sanjay Gupta with professional athlete Jordan Romero who climbed the 7 summits by age 14. His book, No Summit Out of Sight was featured today:
PTG Corner
Color Blast Fun Run/Walk Community Event
Save the date: Sunday, May 31st as PTG hosts another Color Blast Fun Run/Walk. Registration opens March 13. More exciting details coming in the next few weeks...
Local businesses… want to join the PTG’s efforts in providing enriching educational opportunities, creating community events, and helping support the individual needs of our Bedford School District, while gaining positive exposure for your business? Consider becoming a Color Blast Fun Run/Walk sponsor! Visit HERE for more information or contact bedfordcolorblast@gmail.com.
Community Conversation with Superintendent Fournier
Join us on Monday, March 16th at 6:30 p.m. at the SAU Office building for a small round table discussion with Superintendent Fournier. We will discuss the voting results and other district questions/comments the community may have. Ask your questions, share your opinions or just come listen! If you are able to attend, please RSVP HERE.
Diversity and Inclusion Community Presentation by David Flood
Join us on Wednesday, March 25th at 7:00 p.m. at the BHS Theater for a community presentation on diversity and inclusion. Parents are encouraged to bring their Jr. High and HS students with them. The presentation will be led by youth inspirational speaker David Flood. To learn more about David Flood please visit his website.
