Peter Woodbury School News

All students are able to obtain a school lunch for free this year. The kitchen has clarified what is part of the free lunch and what is something that a student would still need to pay for from their account.  FREE LUNCH includes... 1  ...  *ENTREE (Grain & Meat/Meat Alternative) with a  VEGETABLE * ( NOTE:  Entree  =  Featured Entree on menu  or  one Alternate Entree Choices) 1-2  ...  FRUIT (s) 1  ...  2nd VEGETABLE 1  ...  MILK STUDENTS NEED TO PAY for ... WATER  Bottles ( $.50 each ) 100%  JUICE  Cup ( $.50 each ) *MILK  Carton ( $.50 each )  * ( NOTE:  one milk comes with a lunch, but is NOT FREE if the student is getting two(2) milks with lunch OR simply buying a drink to go with their lunch from home.) IF a student does not have enough money on their account, they will not be allowed to purchase any of the a la carte items listed above.   

  It is time to sign up for Grade 4 Art Club.  Art Club allows fourth graders extra time to create and to continue developing artistic habits and skills.  There will be two sessions held on Thursdays after school. Students may only sign up for one session.  To sign up, click the session choice below. Session 1: October 14-December 23 Session 2: February 17-April 21 Sign up is on a first come first served basis. See the form for more info.  If you have any questions, email Mrs. Piantedosi at  piantedosia@sau25.net .

  The Bedford School District is proud to offer Destination Imagination (Bedford DI) as an extra curricular program in all of our schools. Registration is now open and anyone interested should complete the application   here   For more information on What is DI/Covid-19 guidelines, please check   https://bit.ly/3tSLQnR . Registration closes October 1.     Marie Russell DI Coordinator -  bedfordrocksdi@gmail.com

  Fourth Grade Musicians who enjoy singing are encouraged to sign up for the Peter Woodbury Chorus. We are excited to announce that this co-curricular activity will once again be available to all 4th graders. Please see the sign up letter from Mrs. Curran for more detailed information. All interested students must enroll with this online form by September 16th. Enrollment will be limited to no more than 60 singers. The first chorus rehearsal will take place Tuesday, September 28th from 2:20 pm-3:00 pm.   

 Open House is a night for parents and their students to come meet the teacher, visit the classroom and see what students have been working on the past few weeks. Each grade has a different time frame to allow for easier parking. 

PWS Picture Day is scheduled for September 24, 2021. You can place an order online until midnight the day pictures are being taken. To do this you will go to www.geskusprint.com and use code WBC8XBKR.  

August is upon us which means the custodial staff at PWS will be working even harder to have the building ready for the staff and students on August 26, 2021 (first day of school!). We will be holding our annual Meet & Greet, in person, on August 25, 2021 this year. Meet & Greet is an opportunity for students and families to come into the building to meet their teacher, see their classroom, and drop off any school supplies they may not want to bring in on the first day of school. A couple things to note:  Don't worry if your child doesn't have school supplies by the first day, your teacher will have your student covered until you can obtain them. You can stay for as long or as little as you want during your time frame since this is an informal meet up. This year's Meet & Greet is scheduled differently than previous years (hooray for easier parking!).  Students whose last names begin with A-K are welcome to come in any time from 1:20-2:15pm on August 25, 2021. St

  Dear Bedford Families, The New Hampshire Department of Education wants to hear from staff, families, and community members. The 603 Bright Futures Survey is an opportunity for you to have your voice heard. These surveys will gather feedback around learning, school climate, family and community engagement, and parent involvement in special education. Parents completing the survey should complete it once for each child. The New Hampshire Department of Education hopes to gain insight regarding the successes and challenges of the recent school year and to plan for the 2021-2022 school year. The Department of Education has partnered with Panorama Education to implement the 603 Bright Futures Survey. The survey will remain open until June 30. Please use the following link to access the survey. Your feedback is valuable. Families in K-12, Preschool, and Private Schools: bit.ly/nhdoefamily Staff in Public and Private Schools: bit.ly/nhdoestaff Community Members: bit.ly/nhdoecommunity If y

 

The last day of the 2021 school year will be Friday, June 11th. Dismissal will be at 12:20pm and will run the same as it does on a full school day. Some items to note: lunch will be served New Morning School does not hold an after school program on this day Students will participate in a move up day. This means students in grades 1, 2, and 3 will meet their next year teacher.  Students in 4th grade will head over to McKelvie but will not find out their teacher assignment until summer.  Students moving from kindergarten to first grade will receive their teacher assignment in July.  If you have any questions don't hesitate to reach out to your child's classroom teacher.   

 

  Peter Woodbury Elementary School is Getting Ready for  Kids Heart Challenge! Dear PWS Families, It’s time for the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge™ ! By participating in Kids Heart Challenge , your child will raise funds to help kids with special hearts and make all communities healthier.  They’ll also learn about taking care of their hearts and participate in cardio-pumping challenges.  Start today to enjoy educational, fun online experiences and raise funds. Everything can be done easily online with our Kids Heart Challenge app or website. To learn more about this year’s program, please visit https://bit.ly/3awDiK4 . Send emails, texts and post social media messages to collect donations online. This year, we will not be collecting cash and/or checks in school. We will only be able to collect donations online through the website or the mobile app. Tip: if you receive checks, use the app to scan them and have the amount immediately added to your child’s total. Steps

  Reminder to Parents  Bedford School District TRAVEL GUIDANCE     The Bedford School District continues to follow guidance set by the CDC and NH DPHS and does NOT recommend travel outside the New England states--Maine, NH, VT, MA, Rhode Island and CT.   For those who choose to travel outside New England, a 10 day quarantine is required for travel. 10 days begins on the first full day in NH: Return to NH date + 10 days = quarantine end date, ending at midnight. (see below for exceptions to quarantine).   Contact your school nurse with your travel plans so that a return-to-school date may be determined for your student. Documentation of positive test results within the previous 90 days prior to your student’s return to NH must be resubmitted if a quarantine waiver is being requested.   NH DHHS Exceptions to Travel Quarantine (1/11/2021)   The following people do NOT need to quarantine after high-risk travel:  1. Persons who are 14 days beyond the second dose of their COVID-19 vaccine

PWS was awarded a $3500 grant by an anonymous donor. Mrs. Cassamassino and Mrs. Speaker have planned monthly STEAM Challenge Kits for every student at PWS. With the help of Mrs. Eldridge in the main office these kits will be distributed each month (February, March and April). While these are optional activities we hope that your family has fun with the challenges these kits provide you. The first kit your child will receive over the next week is a simple deck of cards. Wait until you see how much fun you can have with a single deck of cards!

 Since we have been deemed green for the last 2 weeks, the Bedford School District will move to the next phase of our hybrid schedule. This means that as of Monday, February 8, 2021 all kindergarten and first grade students will attend school every day. As of Friday, February 12, 2021 all students in grades 2-8 will attend school every Friday. If you have any questions you can reach out to Mrs. Daley or Mr. Robitaille. 

  Starting Monday, February 1 st , you may download and print out registration packets from the  PWS Website  (under the School Information tab—New Student Registration) or stop by our school to pick one up.  *Forms are being updated, and will not be available until February 1 st . The packets need to be returned to the school by  Thursday, March 4 th .  A $525 deposit is required with the K+ registration (checks made out to  Bedford School District ). A child must attain his/her 5 th  birthday on or before September 30, 2021 to be eligible for kindergarten. A child must attain his/her 6 th  birthday on or before September 30, 2021 to be eligible for first grade. Kindergarten students who are currently enrolled at PWS (or anywhere in the district) do not need to register for 1st grade.

  Click  HERE  for directions explaining how you can access your child's report card. 

The PWS School Staff Family wants to thank you for the outpouring of kindness during this difficult time. Your cards, flowers, food, and kind words have helped us feel your support and love.   Tim Doherty will always remain in our hearts and memories.