Dear Lurgio Families,
With just fourteen days left of school, the end of a very challenging year is in sight. I am excited to join our 8th students and Lurgio staff that are heading to Cardigan at the beginning of next week. If you have a student making the trip, please know that sunscreen, insect repellent, hats, and lots of water are going to make the trip much more enjoyable.
Be well,
Ed
Parent Resources
Daily Health Screening for Students Quarantine Protocols/Flowchart
RAL Remote Parent Guide RAL Welcome & Orientation Video
Bedford Reopening Plan COVID-19 Schools Dashboard
8th Grade Mt. Cardigan Experience Reminder
This is a reminder that 8th grade classes are going to Mount Cardigan for extended day trips next week.
Monday: 8 East (Yellow) with 8 West (Red) Remote Students
Tuesday: 8 West (Red) with 8 South Nadolna/Baker Homerooms
Wednesday: 8 North (Blue) with 8 South Courchesne/Arendarcyzk Homerooms
Please make sure students have a hat, plenty of water, sunscreen, and insect repellent for our spring hike. They should also bring a lunch (if they have not ordered one ahead of time).
We are excited for this adventure with our grade 8 students! Many thanks to families for their help in preparing or this trip.
8th Grade Block Party
Attention 8th Grade Students! Please save the date for our end-of-year outdoor celebration on Friday, June 4 from 6:00PM-9:00PM. Games, food trucks, and activities are on the agenda! Tickets are $5, with the option to purchase food and drink from vendors at the event.
Notes from the Nurse
1) If your student is attending Cardigan and uses an inhaler or Epi pen, please have them place it in their day pack for the trip.
2) If your student is planning on getting the COVID 19 vaccine, please send/email the completed vaccination record after the second dose. If your student is an 8th grader and the doses are given over the summer, please provide a copy to the BHS nurses office: mastrodicasar@sau25.net (Rene) or gunningm@sau25.net (Maura)
3) Please have your student bring a water bottle to school with the warmer weather.
4) There has been an influx of students presenting with complaints of nasal congestion/runny noses/headaches. As you know, these simulate several symptoms of covid. As per NH-DHHS, covid parameters for schools have not changed and we are obligated to dismiss any student for covid testing if experiencing any of these symptoms UNLESS we have an MD note on file stating your student has a preexisting condition of seasonal allergies. Please help us avoid an unnecessary dismissal and COVID tests by obtaining these notes for us prior to your student visiting the nurse. Thanks so much!
Thanks so much!
BHS Theatre Company Presents...Once Upon A Mattress
The show will go on! BHS Theatre Co. is very pleased to announce that we will be performing a Spring Musical! The show will be outdoors, behind the Bedford High School theater.
Seating is limited, and all are encouraged to buy tickets online ahead of time at this link (the ticket window will space groups out by 3 feet):
$12 Adults
$5 Students
Show dates:
Friday, May 21 @ 7:00pm
Sunday, May 23 @ 2:00pm
Place:
Outdoors, Behind The Bedford High School Theater
Bring Your Own Lawn Chair
8th Grade - Bedford High School Fall Sports Information
Please CLICK HERE for Summer/Tryout Information as well as Fall Sport Sign Ups!!! If you are on the fence between sports, please sign up for all that you are interested in. Any questions, please reach out to the athletic department at 603-310-9010 or email at parkerc@sau25.net
NH Department of Education - ReKINDling Curiosity Camp Opportunity
Grades K-6 Masks & Recess
Beginning Monday, May 10th masks at recess will be OPTIONAL.
Rationale:
- State & County numbers are trending down and Bedford numbers are stable
- Recess is outdoors and allows for ample physical distancing
- All students self-screen prior to attending school and are therefore asymptomatic
- All employees who want to be vaccinated have had the opportunity to do so
- Per DHHS recommendations, we will continue to REQUIRE masks in the buildings.
- Team sports will continue to follow NHIAA protocols.
Base Camp at Lurgio
WHO - Any students new to the district, upcoming 7th graders, remote students, nervous for the transition to RAL or 8th grade.
WHAT - Sign up to get more comfortable with Lurgio! We will be doing tours of the school, a school wide scavenger hunt, learning how to read our schedule, learn about clubs and activities and get to know other students!
WHERE - Lurgio Middle School
WHEN - Please keep an eye on your email for more information and links for registration after vacation. Lurgio Base Camp will be held on August 16 and 17 (9:00am-2:00pm).
CONTACT - Annalisa Sink (sinka@bedfordnhk12.net) and Linnea Hilchey (hilcheyl@bedfordnhk12.net
Service Project by a RAL Student
Please help support one of our 7th grade students who is required to do a community service project for her black belt. We have a bin by the main office to collect winter gear (boots, gloves, snow pants, hats, coats, etc.). The bin will be here for two weeks. Time to clean your closets! Summer is coming!
Spring Sport Schedule
Please see our Weekly Athletic Schedule for updated information about practices and games for our spring teams. In the event of inclement weather, a call will be made by 1:00PM on the day of the event. The weekly schedule will be updated, coaches will communicate with families,
In Writing Summer - 8th Grade Students
Eighth graders intending to take In Writing Enrichment or In Writing Hybrid Enrichment at BHS this summer need to register and pay for the course through the Summer Opportunities Website. Course dates, times, and fees are listed on the website and the registration form is linked on the left side of the site. If you have questions, please email Tara Cloutier, the BHS Summer School Coordinator, at cloutiert@sau25.ne
Lurgio Yearbook Now on Sale!
The 2020-2021 Lurgio Yearbook is on sale!! Online sales will be open until Thursday, May 20th. To Order Visit: http://jostensyearbooks.com/?
Enrichment Corner
Are you looking for a challenge? Do you have an interest or hobby you would like to explore in more depth? Let Ms. Rockwell, our enrichment coordinator, help! Check out her website below for more information about the enrichment opportunities offered at Lurgio. Just click on the “enrichment opportunities” tab and fill out the application to get started.
Note: If you are interested in exploring some things on your own, check out the “resources” tab on the website.
All information can be found at the Lurgio Enrichment Corner
Guidance Corner
Weekend Lunch Bags
The Food Pantry at Bedford Presbyterian Church provides our school with free weekend lunch bags for students who are facing hunger or food insecurity. Please contact our Guidance Secretary, Lisa Mullen, for this confidential aid.
Rising 9th Grader schedules
BHS Counselors will be coming to meet with 8th graders regarding high school schedule release on June 3 and 4.
Library Corner
Happy Spring! We are looking for your ideas and feedback. What new books would you like to see available in the library? Share your ideas here on this google form. This form is also available on the library website!
Tech Corner
As students begin to come back to school daily, it is important they remember to charge their chromebooks nightly and bring them to school daily!! Please remember there are no loaners for students to use if they forget their chromebook at home.
Students are reminded to come to the Tech Corner in the back of the Media Center if they are having issues with their chromebooks when they are in school. Any technical issues that occur for remote students or those students who are quarantined, we ask you to fill out the BSD Help Desk Ticket.
PTG Corner
Virtual Color Blast Fun Run/Walk
Starting this weekend on May 22nd and going through to May 31st. Get out for a run, jog, skip, walk or hop and celebrate with a color party in your backyard! Share your fun on social media with #ColorBlast2021. Visit our Color Blast webpage for more information. Thank you for supporting our schools by participating in the virtual Color Blast Fun Run/Walk this year!
BHS Parking Raffle
The PTG is raffling off TWO prime guaranteed parking spaces in the top lot for the 2021-2022 school year. You must have a valid license and a vehicle sometime during the 2021-2022 school year to be eligible to win. $10 Donation Per Entry. Click HERE for entry form and details. Entries, with cash or check payable to “Bedford PTG”, are due at the BHS school office by June 2nd. You can also click HERE to enter and pay electronically. Winners will be notified before the end of the school year.
Mental Health and Wellness Discussion Series
Thank you to Diane Vaccarello (Licensed Family Therapist), panel members and moderators for leading this three-part discussion series brought by the PTG and the Bedford School District. To see all three sessions, click on the links below.
Psychological First Aid: Parents, Kids and Mental Health
Parents of High Schoolers: a Deeper Dive - How to best support your Teens' Wellness
The Positive Impacts of COVID - How to not only Survive but Thrive!
Stay Connected With The PTG
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