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Hello and welcome to the website for the Bedford Parent-Teacher Group (PTG). We hope you will visit and enjoy the site as another means of communication to keep you updated and involved with the PTG.
Upcoming events…
Bedford PTG is looking for Volunteers The Bedford Parent Teacher Group (PTG) was developed several years ago to create a working partnership with parents, teachers and school administration. Its intent is to foster a cooperative, as well as, an enriched learning environment for the students of the Bedford School District. Throughout the year, there are a number of opportunities available to parents who would like to be involved in supporting the programs sponsored by the PTG. There is a great group of people who currently share their time and energy continuing our mission. We could use your help.
For the upcoming year, there are a number of positions available within the PTG to support our schools. Consider joining us at the board level, or maybe in a coordinator’s capacity overseeing our major programming Opportunities Reaching Kids (ORK). We need school volunteers for some of the year-round programs like It’s a Gas or Math Superstars. And, there are opportunities for once-a-year events like our Gift Wrap fundraiser, Grandparents’s/Senior Citizens’ day, or Gift Cards. As always, we need help supporting all of the programs we sponsor.
If you are interested in becoming involved in any capacity, we’d love to talk with you. Please contact Lisa Reed (472-5996 or lisar157@comcast.net) or Pamm Hughes (471-1005 or nhnittany@comcast.net ).
SAU to form Wellness Committee
The Bedford School District
has asked the PTG to identify two parents to serve on a wellness
committee for the 2009-10 school year. The committee members will
provide input to the district's implementation of it's wellness policy,
specifically regarding nutrition standards. Interested parents should
contact Lisa Reed, Co-President of the Bedford PTG, at
lisar157@comcast.net by June 12, 2009. The PTG will select
two members by June 26, 2009. If you have any questions, please email
Assistant Superintendent Chip McGee at
mcgeec@sau25.net.
Past events… Barnes & Noble Book Fair - Click here for pictures from the event.
Book Fairs a huge success!!! The annual Scholastic Book Fairs were held the week of April 13th in all three elementary schools, McKelvie Intermediate School and Ross Lurgio Middle School. Combined sales totaled over $50,000!!! In addition to the profit earned by the PTG, which will be used for PTG sponsored programs, the school libraries received over $4650 in free books. Students at Riddlebrook school met a challenge to raise over $300 to purchase books and got to slime Mrs. McCarthy and Mrs. Halley!!!! Click here for pictures.
Current Drugs of Abuse-What Parents Need to Know “Current Drugs of Abuse-What Parents Need to Know”, an educational forum specifically targeted at parents, was held at the Bedford High School theater on March 12th. This program was presented by Special Agent Lisa Remick, the DEA's Demand Reduction Coordinator for Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. The mission of the DEA Demand Reduction Program is to enhance prevention programs across the nation by developing strategic alliances with state and local drug prevention organizations, treatment experts, community coalitions, and the general public. During this presentation, attendees learned about the current drugs being abused in New Hampshire, including methamphetamine, marijuana, cocaine, heroin and prescription drugs. The paraphernalia associated with the abuse of these drugs, as well as the signs and symptoms, were also covered. Tips and strategies were given to attendees to help keep their child drug-free. Click here to view the presentation slides.
Winter Reading Night with the Principals - click here for pictures. Annual Ski & Skate Sale - click here for highlights from the event! Internet Safety Seminar - For those who could not attend, click here to view the presentation from May 7th.
Mission Statement The Bedford Parent Teacher Group (PTG) was developed to create a working partnership with parents, teachers and school administration to foster a cooperative, enriching learning environment for the students in the Bedford School District. The Bedford PTG sponsors educational programs such as Math Superstars, Junior Great Books, It's A Gas, Opportunities Reaching Kids (O.R.K.) and Artist in Residence. These programs have been supported through thousands of volunteer hours, in addition to numerous hours spent by our Room Parents and Classroom Volunteers. These volunteer hours have contributed to our successive Blue Ribbon Awards (Official Recognition of Volunteer Excellence) throughout our elementary and middle schools. Through our limited fundraising efforts we have funded the above named programs and appropriated additional monies to help support the individual needs of our Bedford schools. We invite and encourage parents, teachers and administrators to become members and participate in our Bedford PTG volunteer opportunities!
Thank you for your continued support!
Bedford PTG, P.O. Box 10077, Bedford, NH 03110 Website design by Jedow Interactive |
