BHS NEWS!
Volunteer needed for BHS Community Senate: The BHS Community Senate has an open seat for a community member/parent. The Senate meets monthly on the first Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 pm. The open seat is a two-year obligation. The Senate is an advisory body with the purpose of helping maintain high standards, promoting a nurturing learning environment, and upholding the ideals of the BHS mission statement. If you are interested in serving, please reply to jozokosb@sau25.net and state your interest.
Principal's Coffee
On Thursday, November 18, from 6pm to 7pm the PTG will sponsor a Principal's Coffee in the BHS Library. The group size is limited to fifteen people to provide plenty of air time for those in attendance. This will be an open agenda so bring any concerns, compliments, or feedback you have about our school. If you are interested please contact PTG liaisons Anna Elium-Raike at aleraike@hotmail.com or Sheila Heald at healds@comcast.net.
SAU News!
Parent Forum on
Cyberbullying & Unwise Social Networking
Cyberbullying & Unwise Social Networking: The Role of Parents.Date: Monday, November 30, 2015
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Salon A, Radisson Hotel, Manchester, NH
Designed for parents and community partners, this presentation provides a broad overview of adolescent technological concerns, including cyberbullying and social networking sites. Foundational information on the way adolescents use the Internet and cell phones is provided first before examining cyberbullying, sexting, and unwise social networking in detail. Strategies for identification, prevention, and response are then discussed in a conversational format to allow for input and Q&A from the audience. Attendees leave equipped with an increased ability to promote safe and responsible participation in cyberspace among the youth they care for and with numerous resources to assist them towards those ends.
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Salon A, Radisson Hotel, Manchester, NH
Designed for parents and community partners, this presentation provides a broad overview of adolescent technological concerns, including cyberbullying and social networking sites. Foundational information on the way adolescents use the Internet and cell phones is provided first before examining cyberbullying, sexting, and unwise social networking in detail. Strategies for identification, prevention, and response are then discussed in a conversational format to allow for input and Q&A from the audience. Attendees leave equipped with an increased ability to promote safe and responsible participation in cyberspace among the youth they care for and with numerous resources to assist them towards those ends.
Parents are asked to RSVP for this FREE event at www.nhcmtc.org by Friday, November 20thIs there a Star Wars fan in your home? Grab your family & friends and get ready for episode VII, The Force Awakens, by joining the PTG for a fun night out at "Star Wars night with the Manchester Monarchs”on Saturday, December 5th @ 7p.m.. All your favorite characters will be there too! The PTG is offering discounted tickets for adults and children $20/$15 (normally from $17 - $34) AND an opportunity for any student to participate in the “ HIGH-FIVE tunnel”. *Though the PTG will be receiving a small portion of the ticket price we hope this will be a fun community event for our families. Click here to download and print an order form (please return to your school office by December 1st).
SAVE THE DATE: “PTG ANNUAL SKI & SKATE SALE EVENT” SATURDAY, NOV. 21st
Get ready for the PTG’s biggest fundraiser and stock up on all your winter sports gear needs for the entire family! Proceeds from this tremendous consignment sale fundraiser provide a variety of wonderful programs supporting Bedford students across all six schools. Please consider supporting this important event in any way that you can by selling your used equipment, purchasing equipment, donating, or volunteering!
Go to www.bedfordptg.org for all the details and add your equipment to the sale using our easy online scanning system!
(Drop off for selling your equipment is Friday, November 20, 2015 between 5:00pm – 8:00pm at BHS.)
Looking for a volunteer (no need to have BHS student) to spearhead a new fundraiser proposal put together by Superintendent Chip McGee. This person would work with the PTG and Mr. McGee and be responsible for soliciting local businesses to sponsor BHS home football (next year) and basketball (this winter) games. For a fee, the business would be promoted during a home game through banners, announcements, etc.