Dear Lurgio Families,
It’s been fantastic working with your children this week, and I look forward to the opportunity to meet many of you at Open House next Thursday. Please enjoy the Labor Day weekend with your families and friends. It’s a great break for our students as the workload ramps up at school. Here we go!
Sincerely,
Ed Joyce
Important Dates
Delayed Opening - Tuesday, September 7th
As a reminder, there will be a 2 hour delayed opening for students at BHS and RAL on Tuesday, September 7th. Students can begin arriving for the Before School Program no earlier than 9:30AM. All other students may begin arriving at 10:30AM.
Also, the NH Mobile Vaccine Van will be on campus on September 7th from 7:00AM to 2:00PM. Students ages 12-17 require parental consent to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Open House - Thursday, September 9th
Please join us on Thursday, September 9th, for the Lurgio Middle School Open House from 6:00PM-8:00PM. Once you arrive at the main entrance, you will be given a schedule and directed to your student’s pod. We hope to see you there!
School Picture Day - Friday, September 10th
School picture day is coming up on Friday, September 10th. Pictures will take place first thing in the morning, so please arrive at school on time.
Here are two ways to order:
1) Go to www.geskusprint.com and follow the instructions below:
2) Paper forms are available HERE. Print the form if needed and send it in with your student on picture day.
There will be a picture retake day on Wednesday, November 10th. Check the Lurgio News for reminders as we get closer to this date. Please contact the Lurgio Main Office at 603.310.9100 with further questions.
Cardigan Mountain Experience - Grade 8 Students/Families
Chaperones
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!
Trip Details and Registration
Trip details and registration information will be sent out next week to all 8th grade parents. All paperwork and fees must be submitted no later than September 17, 2021. If you have specific questions or concerns relating to your student’s medical condition and the trip, please reach out to Ms. Chessie in the Health Office or to your student’s guidance counselor.
Anti-Bullying Partnership Agreement
Please keep an eye out for a document going home with your child next week about bullying. The District Bullying Task Force developed a Partnership Agreement among students, teachers, and families to better understand and address student conflict, and what is and is not considered bullying. We are asking all families to read, discuss, and sign this document to help ensure a happy, safe, and nurturing environment for all.
Please click HERE for an electronic copy of the agreement.
Please click HERE to electronically sign the document.
BHS Basketball Clinic
Calling all basketball players! The Bedford High School girls and boys basketball teams are hosting clinics for Bedford students in grades 3-8. The two-day clinic will be held on 9/12 and 9/19 in the BHS gymnasium. Registration is $50. Please click HERE for more information.
School Attendance
This is just a reminder that parents can email their student’s school attendance to ralattendance@bedfordnhk12.net. Parents should report absences through this email address or by calling the school at 603.310.9100.
It is important that when you contact the attendance office via email or phone, you give a reason (sickness, travel, etc.). If we do not have a reason for a student’s absence it is our policy that the school nurse will call home.
Kinship Navigation Program
There are many families in the district who have a new found role as caregivers. They are often seeking support from their community or they're just unsure of what to do or how to parent a second time around. The Kinship Navigation Program provides just that. Through their services they provide parent education, emotional support, information and resources, and help to support families who may be struggling financially to enroll in things like SNAP or grants that are specifically designated for these families. Please see this flyer for more information.
School Hours
The main office is open from 7:30 to 4:00.
School Transportation
Bus Routes
Bedford School District bus routes can be found HERE.
Guest Bus Riders
As of right now, students will not be permitted to ride a different bus than they are assigned to.
Masks
Per CDC order, students are required to wear a mask while riding the bus.
Bedford School District Reopening Plan
For more information about how the Bedford School District plans to reopen school for the 2021-2022 school year, please click the following link. Specific information regarding safety and mitigation measures can be found here.
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.
Athletics Corner
Athletic Schedules
Our athletic schedules are now posted on the athletics website. Please refer to the athletics calendar for the weekly schedules including practice and games. You can find all game schedules here.
Meet the Coaches - September 7 at 6:00PM
Parents & guardians of fall season student-athletes are invited to attend the fall season Meet the Coaches Night on September 5 at 6:00PM in the Lurgio Dining Hall. The evening will begin with a brief presentation from the Athletics Director and conclude with individual team meetings. This is your opportunity to meet with your student-athlete's coach to hear about the upcoming season and establish clear lines of communication. This evening is intended for the parents and guardians of fall season student-athletes who have made a Lurgio Middle School athletic team. This event will also occur during the winter and spring seasons. For more information, please click HERE.
Sports Photos
Team sports photos will be on Friday, September 17 at 3:30p. Team and individual photos will take place in the Lurgio Gymnasium.
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.
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. 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
Library Corner
Sustained Silent Reading class has begun! Students are visiting the library to check out library books based on their interests and hobbies. The library checkout period is 3 weeks.
If students have overdue materials, these need to be returned prior to checking out new books. New library books will be featured each week in the Book Buzz. Does your student prefer to read on a device or listen to audio books? Check out the free school library app SORA then select Ross A. Lurgio School from the drop down menu.
Book Buzz - Issue #1
Booked for Breakfast Club
The Booked for Breakfast Club will be starting in the library September 30th at 8am. It is a drop in Book Club for students who love to read! Bring your breakfast and we will chat about new books, favorite authors, and new genres. We will meet every Thursday. We can't wait to meet you!
Any questions? Email the school librarian Mrs. Detwiler detwilera@sau25.net
Lurgio Tech Corner
At this point, all student chromebooks have been distributed and enrolled so they can be used here at Lurgio. Students are reminded to bring their charged chromebooks to school daily and to visit the Tech Corner in the back of the Lurgio Media Center if they are having issues with them.
Chromebook Insurance Renewal Information
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. Note: Chromebooks purchased through the Bedford School District this fall include one year of insurance through Worth Ave Group.
Chromebook Available for Purchase
We still have a limited number of chromebooks for purchase (HP G8 Education Version). Cost is $236 and includes one year of insurance through Worth Ave Group. If you are interested in purchasing one of these devices, please contact Donna Dennis dennisd@sau25.net.
PTG Corner
Support the PTG
100% of your donation through the Support Drive goes directly to the schools and students of Bedford. Help the PTG bring exciting programs/speakers to our schools like Wildlife Encounters, Music In Technology, and author Sigmund Brouwer. If you’d like to make a donation, simply click on the PayPal link HERE or send in a check payable to Bedford PTG in the support envelopes that have been sent home (K-8) or an envelope labeled with your name and email address (turn into your child’s school or mail to PO Box 10077 Bedford, NH).
Looking to Volunteer?
Please complete a Volunteer Google Form for each school you have a child attending. To access the form click HERE or you can find them on the PTG website www.bedfordptg.org under PTG Forms. You need to fill this form out in order to hear about volunteer opportunities at the schools or district wide.
Meet the Principals - September 24th
You are invited to meet the Principals from all six schools at our annual "Meet the Principals" event on Friday, September 24th from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. It will also be broadcast live on BCTV. This is a great opportunity to hear what each school has in store for the year. Please email questions before Sept. 22 for the Q&A session that follows the presentation to bedfordnhptg@gmail.com.
