Dear Lurgio Families,
I hope this email finds you all enjoying this wonderful sunshine today, on the last official day of winter. While it is a bit cool today, let’s celebrate that the long range forecast looks mild and springlike. Please take a moment to review the many “New News” items listed below. Enjoy the weekend!
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
Important Dates
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.net
7th Grade Parent Conferences
Spring parent conferences for 7th graders will take place between April 5th and April 9th, 2021 in preparation for 8th grade course registration. Be on the lookout for communication from teachers with information about signups.
Spring Sports Information
During the spring season, we offer softball, baseball, golf, tennis, and track & field. Baseball and softball will start at the end of March and the other sports begin in early April. Students will need to have a current physical on file with the nurse in order to participate. Click this link for more information.
Lurgio Select Show Choir
For Chorus members who are interested in learning more about our select show choir, STEPS, please attend an informational meeting next Wednesday, March 24, in the Cafeteria during WIN period (2:40-3:15pm). Past members are encouraged to attend, as well.
Lurgio Learn-to-Row Program is back!
Interested in rowing? The Lurgio Learn-to-Row Program, run by Bedford Crew, is now taking registrations! We have space for 20 athletes and the registration deadline is fast approaching: Friday, March 26! Eighth graders will get priority, but all interested students can apply. The cost is $175 per student. There is a mandatory swim test for all participants on Sunday, March 28 from 4-6pm at the Goffstown Y. Registration, information, and all forms can be found on the Bedford Crew website: www.bedfordcrew.org
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/?
Updated DHHS Travel & Contact Tracing Guidelines
Per Superintendent Fournier, from DHHS:
-Domestic travel within the U.S. no longer requires quarantine upon return to NH (regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status), this includes domestic travel to U.S. territories.
-A new study published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases is the first to show that in the setting of universal face mask use in classrooms, COVID-19 infection rates were equivalent for schools that implemented either a minimum of 3 feet or 6 feet of physical distancing. Therefore, NH DPHS will not recommend quarantine for students or staff if a COVID-19 exposure occurs in the classroom setting where students and staff are seated and spaced at least 3 feet apart with consistent and correct face mask use.
This is for in school contact tracing only. Outside organizations will still conduct their own contact tracing: 3 feet of distancing applies to controlled areas only (i.e. classrooms). It does not apply to recess, lunch and bus. Those areas will still be contact traced based on 6 feet of distancing.
New Hampshire State Testing
This spring, Bedford students will participate in the New Hampshire state-wide assessments. Throughout the state, students in grades 3-8 and 11 take mathematics and English language arts exams. A science test is also given to students in grades 5, 8, and 11. For more information, please click this link.
School Lunches
The Bedford School District will resume serving lunches on trays rather than in boxes effective March 8, 2021. The FDA has released their findings that Covid-19 is not transmitted via food preparation. Click HERE to read the article.
School Attendance
This is just a reminder that parents can email their student’s school attendance to ralattendance@bedfordnhk12.net
RAL Co-curriculars Update
Are you looking to get involved in something here at Lurgio? Then be sure to listen to the daily announcements (print version), check out the Lurgio News, and check the RAL Extracurriculars Calendar.
Music Corner
NOTE TIME CHANGES: Here is the weekly band schedule for next week, 3/22/21-3/26/21.
Monday 2:40-3:15- Percussion
Tuesday 2:40-3:15- Clarinets
Wednesday 2:40-3:15- Brass
Thursday 2:40-3:15- Saxes
Friday 3:30-4:30- Jazz Band
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
10 Effective Study Skills for Middle Schoolers
The Lurgio Guidance Department reached out to parents, asking for their most successful ideas at supporting their hybrid and remote students academically. Click here to access a short video highlighting study skills ideas for your student.
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.
In this video created by Mayo Clinic, teens describe common signs that a teen is considering suicide and provide encouragement for communicating directly and immediately for support and safety. It also Includes suggestions for what to say to a teen who may be at risk for suicide and ways to keep them safe. Things can get better.
Library Corner
Booked for Breakfast
Are you searching for your next great read? Join us for Booked for Breakfast and be the first to see our new library books! Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming graphic novel art workshop! We meet every week on Thursday morning at 8am in the library or online. Please check the Library Website for more details.
Free audiobooks and ebooks!
Why pay for audiobooks or ebooks when you can get them for free from your school library?
Download the Sora App or view the website on your chromebook. Email Mrs. Detwiler detwilera@sau25.net with any questions.
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 outside of the school day or during a student’s remote/distance day should complete a BSD Help Desk Ticket.
Book Buzz
Wonderful to have Booked for Breakfast in person Thursdays in the Media Center 8:00-8:30 in addition to our remote offerings. We have three offerings for your reading options:
Author Donna Gephardt, who has presented at RAL, has a new book out called Abby, Tried and True.
Sigmund Brouwer, our author in pandemic residence who has conducted Story Ninja Writing lessons every week, has a popular book called Unleashed, part of a trilogy.
The Brave by James Bird explores the Native American experience.
PTG Corner
Virtual Color Blast Fun Run/Walk
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! CLICK HERE to register. All registrations come with a color packet and the opportunity to purchase additional color. Register early to take advantage of the option to purchase an event t-shirt! Participate in our Virtual Color Blast Fun Run/Walk any time between May 22nd and May 31st. You set the distance and course; get out for a run, jog, skip, walk or hop and celebrate with a color party in your backyard. Visit our Color Blast Fun Run/Walk website for more details.
Mental Health and Wellness DIscussion Series
The PTG is partnering with the Bedford School District to bring this series. Thank you for joining us for the first session this past Thursday (March 18th). Mark your calendars to join us for the second session on Thursday, April 8th! Limited seating at the BHS Theater (mask required) at 7 p.m. BCTV will also be live streaming this session.
This event will be an informal presentation and will incorporate community questions and feedback. Questions can be emailed in advance to bedfordnhptg@gmail.com or submitted at the event. The panelist(s) will do their best to address as many questions/concerns as they can related to the topic.
April 8: Parents of High Schoolers: A Deeper Dive - How to Best Support Your Teens’ Wellness During COVID and non-COVID Times.
Volunteer Opportunities for the 2021/2022 School Year
The PTG is looking for volunteers on the District and School level. If you are interested or would like more information on any of the roles below please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com
District Gift Card Coordinator: Work with the Gift card coordinators at each school, as well as the VP of Fundraising to coordinate and execute the PTG Gift Card fundraising event. Help secure and collect gift cards from local participating businesses. The Gift Card fundraiser runs mid-October until late December.
District Support Coordinator: Work with the Support coordinators at each school, as well as the VP of Fundraising to coordinate and execute the PTG Support drive. The Support drive runs throughout the school year with a kick-off and appeal at the beginning of the school year.
Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program
Hannaford on Jenkins Road has chosen Bedford PTG to be the beneficiary of the Community Bag program in March. For every $2.50 Community reusable bag purchased at Hannaford on JENKINS ROAD in March, the PTG will receive a $1.00 donation. Get yours today to support the PTG and the environment!
