Dear Lurgio Families,
I hope my note finds you well and enjoying summer activities as we head into the last weekend before school starts. Thursday, August 26th is the first day of school for students. As we work to put the final touches on our building preparation, we can’t help but be excited about the first day with students. The energy in the building is ramping up as teachers return and prepare their classrooms, but there is nothing like the energy of our school when its classrooms are finally filled with students.
This edition of the Lurgio News is chock full of information to help make the start of school as smooth as possible for your family.
Sincerely,
Ed Joyce
Important Dates
Parent Portal
If you do not know how to access the Powerschool Parent Portal, click here. If you have difficulty with accessing the portal or filling out your student’s registration information, please contact Beth Fitzgerald in the Lurgio Main Office at 603-310-9100.
Chromebooks
If you missed picking up your pre-ordered chromebook this past week, Donna Dennis has scheduled another time this Monday, 8/23/21, from 4:00PM-6:00PM in the RAL Media Center/Tech Corner. If you can not come, your student will receive their chromebook on the first day of school.
If you are looking to renew your chromebook insurance for 21-22, BSD has contracted with Worth Ave Group for insurance coverage. Please click on the link to purchase your insurance renewal for 21-22. Note the deadline is September 30, 2021.
Cardigan Mountain Experience - Grade 8 Students/Families
Survey
Please click this link to learn a little bit more about how we are currently planning on conducting the 2021 Cardigan Trip. Also, please take a moment to take our brief, non-binding survey regarding the trip. Your feedback is very important to our planning.
Chaperones
We are also in need of chaperones for the trip. If you are interested you can find more information HERE. All interested chaperones need to complete the Cardigan Chaperone Form and register for a background check at the SAU. All background checks need to be completed by Friday, August 27. An information night for Cardigan chaperones will be held on Tuesday, September 21. Thank you so much for the continued community support of this fantastic program!
Traffic Pattern for Drop-off and Pick-up
Anyone familiar with the traffic at the BHS/RAL campus knows that things can get a little hectic during the morning and afternoon drop off and pick up. That said, we have made significant improvements over the past year. Please click here to review the drop off and pick up practices at Lurgio.
Please note:
The direction of the Parent Pick Up and Drop Off Area so parents do not need to make left turns at the two main intersections.
The two-way traffic extends to the concession stand ending at the West Parking Lot; traffic should exit Parent Pick Up and Drop Off making a left to exit the campus.
The central loop area is closed during parent pick up and drop off (except for buses and students with special needs).
As always, we ask all drivers to do the following:
Yield to pedestrians at all times when on campus.
Take turns at the main intersections when congestion is high.
Be patient.
Before School Program
The Lurgio Middle School Bedford School Program is available to all families from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. daily. A one-time fee of $100.00 entitles your child to attend as often as necessary for the entire school year. Participants will be serviced by school staff in a designated area; arrangements for extra help should still be made directly with your child’s teachers.
If your child plans on attending the Before School Program regularly or only occasionally during this school year, please complete the registration form and return it, along with your payment, to the Lurgio Middle School Main Office or the Lurgio Middle School Before School Program by Friday, September 3, 2021. If there is a financial concern, please call the office at 310-9100 and it will be handled confidentially. Click here to download the Before School Program registration form.
Dining Services
The Bedford School District is offering FREE meals to ALL students for the 2021-2022 school year due to a waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture. A-la-carte items will still be available for purchase.
Balances from the last school year are in the process of being transferred to our new efunds system.
Here is a link to set up a lunch account for your student at efunds.
Free and Reduced applications still need to be filled out for qualifying families. Here is the Application link.
Supply Lists
Please see the following information regarding school supplies for the upcoming school year.
Athletics Corner
Important Dates and Registration Instructions
Please refer to the Fall 2021 Athletics Letter for information about registering for fall sports and baseline concussion testing. Our registration process continues with FamilyID. This online platform makes registration more efficient for students and their families from season to season and year to year. You can find Family ID registration instructions [HERE].
Students will be permitted to try out if they have done the following: (1) completed registration for their sport through FamilyID, (2) participated in concussion baseline testing if needed), and (3) submitted a valid proof of physical exam to the school nurse.
Please reach out to our Athletic Director, Mr. Durant, if you have any questions.
Advisory on Student Schedules
All students at Lurgio will be assigned to an advisory period that will meet every Silver Day in the morning. The mission of this advisory period is to balance the academic, social, and emotional growth of students by developing more connections within the school community to foster a positive and safe school culture and climate. Specific goals for advisory include working on self-management, developing interpersonal skills, and fostering responsible decision making. During this initial pilot year, Lurgio administration will be communicating with families about advisory topics and other important information as we develop this exciting new program.
Health Office information for 2021-2022 School Year
From Lurgio School Nurse, Ms. Chessie (chessiee@bedfordnhk12.net):
Dear Parents,
I hope you and your families had a great summer! I'm looking forward to meeting your students next week! As a reminder for 7th Grade students, the TDAP vaccine is required before the start of school. Please reach out to me if you have any questions/concerns regarding immunizations. We also request an updated physical be turned in if you have not done so yet.
I will be in my office on the following dates prior to the start of school:
Monday 8/23: 2:00PM - 3:00PM
Tuesday 8/24: 10AM - 3:00PM
Wednesday 8/25: 9:30AM - 1:00PM and 1:30PM - 2:30PM
Please feel free to come by to drop off any medication, epipens or inhalers with the required plans/MD orders that your student will need for the 2021-22 school year. If these times don't work please give me a call so we can arrange a time to meet.
If your student has had the COVID-19 vaccine and you are willing to share a copy of their vaccine record, please email a copy of the front of the card to chessiee@bedfordnhk12.net.
Thank you so much,
Evelyn Chessie RN
Karen Freedman RN
