RBS Principal’s Notes
August 29, 2017
I am happy to report that
the children and staff had a wonderful first day of school! The students all looked great in their
back-to-school attire J
IN THE NEWS:
PM Buses
Typically, for the 1st
week and a half or so of school, we call Kindergarten and 1st grade students to
line up for their afternoon buses prior to the older students. Consequently, it
delays the departure of buses about 10-15 minutes. However, it's worth it in
the end as it provides the little ones with a better sense of security and
understanding during this hectic time of the day. We appreciate your
understanding and patience with this!
Principal/Parent Communication
As my primary form of
communication, I will be sending you an email update every week—typically on
Friday afternoon/evening. The email will include action items (highlighted in yellow),
reminders, and other important information.
I will also archive all of my notes on the RBS web page (Principal’s
News).
Drop-Off and Dismissal Procedures
Morning Drop-Off:
When transporting your
child to Riddle Brook School between 7:30 a.m. and 7:50 a.m., you will drop-off
in the oval at the rear entrance of the school. A duty teacher is
available to supervise children at the drop off area beginning at 7:30
a.m. From 7:50 a.m - 8:00 a.m., you will drop off at the main entrance.
I would recommend arriving by 7:50 as often as possible as traffic can
get backed up at the main entrance. If the children arrive late to their
rooms (due to traffic) they will still be marked tardy. The academic day
begins at 8:00 a.m. If you arrive after 8:00 a.m., you must park in
Visitor Parking and accompany your child to the office to sign a clipboard
noting his/her tardiness.
In order to avoid
traffic back up and being marked tardy, the best course of action is to take
the bus or arrive at 7:30 AM.
Afternoon Parent Pick-Up:
Please click on the
following link for Parent Pick-Up procedures:
Infosnap –
Action Item
If you have not already
done so, please take a few minutes to complete the Infosnap process. If you do not have the email with the
link/snapcode that was sent to you this summer, please contact the school
office.
Automated Attendance Call
Again this year families
in the Bedford School District will receive a phone call confirming their
child's absence via our "School Messenger" system. Once we have taken attendance, a message will
be generated confirming your child's absence. The elementary calls will go out at
approximately 9:30 AM, McKelvie and Lurgio will go out at 10:30
AM and the BHS at 11:00 AM. If
this call comes to you in error, please contact the Main Office so that we can
correct the attendance report.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
September 4 – Labor Day Observance – NO SCHOOL
September 6 – RBS School Pictures
September 8 – All School Meeting (National Anthem) – Staff
& students…please wear red, white and blue.
September 11-13 – RBS Fall Book Fair/Sale
September 13 – RBS Open House:
K-2: 5:30-6:30 PM, 3 &
4: 6:30-7:30 PM
September 27 – PTG Coffee with the Principals (9:30 AM BCTV)
October 4 – PTG New Family Welcome (9:30 AM Bedford Town
Library)
October 6 – Workshop Day (No School for Students)
October 9 – Columbus Day Observance – NO SCHOOL
