RBS Flu Information

January 30, 2018

Dear Parents,

I’m writing to let you know that RBS is starting to see an increase in student absences due to the flu/flu like symptoms.  If your child is showing symptoms of the flu, it is important to see a doctor.  If your child is diagnosed with the flu and/or shows symptoms such as a fever, it is important to keep him/her home.  Please remember, when students are sick – fever, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. – they need to be out of school for at least 24 hours after they are symptom-free.  This helps to ensure that they do not spread their illness to other students and staff members. 

As a preventative measure, I’ve asked teachers to disinfect classrooms, and custodians to disinfect doorknobs, bathrooms, etc. more frequently.  I’ve also asked teachers to stop using shared supplies, if possible. 

Please take a look at THIS LINK from the CDC, which offers parents helpful information regarding the treatment and prevention of the flu.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our school nurse, Michele Ouellette, at ouellettem@sau25.net or 471-1082 x25201.

Sincerely,

Molly McCarthy

January 26, 2018

RBS Principal’s Notes

January 26, 2018

IN THE NEWS:

Report Cards

Report cards were released on PowerSchool at 2:45 PM today.  As a reminder, we no longer print report cards.  To access your child's report card online, log into the PowerSchool Parent Portal and you will see a Report Cards icon in the left hand pane.  When you click on this icon your child's report card will appear on the screen.  You can scroll to see the entire report card and choose to print it, if you'd like. 

Spelling Bee

Congratulations to Advika Govindaraju, who won the RBS 4^th Grade Spelling Bee this past Monday.  Congratulations to all of our classroom winners as well:

Mrs. Bowen:

Adam Ramos-Rogowicz

Mason Milom

Mrs. Brennan:

Nate Correa

Advika Govindaraju – WINNER

Mrs. Dearborn: 

Teddy Bond

Colin Fitzgerald

Mrs. Gamache:

Nick Mergemekes – RUNNER UP

Ms. Moskwa:

Eric Campbell-Knox

Carolyn Kemp

Classroom Winners

Winner and Runner Up

Barnes and Noble Days

This weekend (January 26^th & 27^th) is our PTG’s annual Barnes and Noble Days.  HERE is the list of readers for the weekend.  There is a GREAT showing from RBS teachers!  Hopefully, your family will be able to make it over for a session or 2!

NE Patriots Spirit Day

To celebrate the Patriots playing in the Super Bowl on February 4^th, RBS will be having a Patriots Spirit Day on Friday, February 2^nd.  Students and staff members can wear their Patriots gear (or red, white and blue) in order to cheer them on to victory!  In order not to discriminate, Eagles fans can wear their gear too. J

Bedford School District Deliberative Session February 6^th ​

All registered voters in Bedford are invited to participate in the Bedford School District Deliberative Session on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 7:00 PM in the Bedford High School Theater.  Voters will discuss the Bedford School Board's Warrant, which includes the proposed budget and a special article that would authorize an Energy Efficiency Feasibility Study of all six schools in the district.  There is also a Citizen’s Petition Warrant Article regarding school lunch trays.  The voters will either affirm or revise the School Board Warrant at this meeting.  For reference, here is the full budget webpage.

BHS Boys and Girls Hockey Teams Meet and Greet

If your child is interested in meeting the BHS Boys and Girls Varsity Hockey teams, please click HERE for more information.

Safety Educator

Please click HERE for the January/February edition of Safety Educator.

REMINDERS:

SAVE THE DATE – RBS Math & Literacy Night

Please mark your calendar for our annual Math/Literacy Night.  It will be held on Thursday, March 8^th (snow date – March 15^th).  More information will be coming home soon.

Father/Daughter Dance

Our annual Father/Daughter Dance is scheduled for Friday, February 2^nd.  Students were sent home with a flyer last week.

BHS Bee Movie Night

On Friday, January 26^th at 5:00 PM, the BHS Save the Bees Club will be hosting a Bee Movie movie night to teach elementary school children the importance of saving bees and keeping them off the endangered species list.  The event will be held in the BHS library.  For more information, please take a look at THIS FLYER.

School District Dialogue

Community members are invited to a School District Dialogue hosted by Bedford School Board members.  The event is on Tuesday, January 23 at the Bedford Town Library from 6-8 p.m. in the Richmond Room.  Come share your thoughts, feedback, questions or concerns.

Kindergarten and 1^st Grade Registration (2018 – 2019)

You may pick up registration packets starting Monday, February 5^th, and return them by Thursday, March 8^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, 2018 to be eligible for kindergarten.
• A child must attain his/her 6^th birthday on or before September 30, 2018 to be eligible for first grade.

Kindergarten students who are currently enrolled at RBS (or anywhere in the district) do not need to register for 1st grade.

New Year’s Reading Challenge

There are some great suggestions on THIS Reading Challenge calendar from Scholastic.  If you and your child are interested, hang it up in your home and enjoy some of these fun activities together!

Snow Day Lunch Info./Announcements

Some parents across the district have asked if there is a rule of thumb when determining the lunch menu on the day following a snow day.  There is no rule as the menu for that day is dependent upon what was on the menu the day of the snow day, what prep the kitchen had to do, and what fresh produce the kitchen had ordered.  Therefore, our district’s Food Service Director (Emily Murphy) has decided to provide an announcement on the SAU’s website (www.sau25.net) in the District News box, which will detail, by school, what the hot lunch offering will be the day following the snow day.  This information will be available the day of the snow day.

Community Enrichment

Courses for the spring term of Community Enrichment are posted!  Please join us for Introduction to Italian, Fused Glass Workshop, Elements of Art or Introduction to Photography!! Course descriptions and registration information are listed here: https://goo.gl/1byvaY

UPCOMING EVENTS:

January 26 – Report Cards Released (on-line)

February 2 – RBS Father/Daughter Dance *Snow date – February 9^th

February 7 – RBS Cabaret (6:30 PM RBS Multipurpose Room) *Snow date – February 8^th

February 12 – RBS Invention Convention *Snow date – February 19^th

February 26-March 2 – February Vacation

March 8 – RBS Math/Literacy Night (5:30-6:30 PM Gym/Library) *Snow date – March 15^th

March 30 – End of Quarter 3

PTG Barnes and Noble Reading Event

January 23, 2018

Dear Parents,

This weekend (January 26^th & 27^th) is our PTG’s annual Barnes and Noble Days.  HERE is the list of readers for the weekend.  There is a GREAT showing from RBS teachers!  Hopefully, your family will be able to make it over for a session or 2!

Sincerely,

Molly McCarthy

January 19. 2018

RBS Principal’s Notes

January 19, 2017

Snow Day Count = 5

Tentative Last Day of School = Tuesday, June 20^th

IN THE NEWS:

SAVE THE DATE – RBS Math & Literacy Night

Please mark your calendar for our annual Math/Literacy Night.  It will be held on Thursday, March 8^th (snow date – March 15^th).  More information will be coming home soon.

Father/Daughter Dance

Our annual Father/Daughter Dance is scheduled for Friday, February 2^nd.  Students were sent home with a flyer this week.

School District Dialogue

Community members are invited to a School District Dialogue hosted by Bedford School Board members.  The event is on Tuesday, January 23 at the Bedford Town Library from 6-8 p.m. in the Richmond Room.  Come share your thoughts, feedback, questions or concerns.

PTG News and Information

Panera & PTG – Take a night off from cooking and join us at our Bedford PTG Night at Panera on Thursday, February 1^st.  Bring your Panera February Flyer anytime between 4-8 PM to the Panera at Colby Court and enjoy a night out.  Thanks for supporting your Bedford PTG!

PTG Night at the Monarchs – On Saturday, January 20^th at 6:00pm come join the Bedford PTG and the Manchester Monarchs as we host our Marvel Superhero and Villains Night! Participate in our HIGH-FIVE TUNNEL and celebrate your favorite Marvel character! Ticket sales are online only.  To order tickets, please visit MONARCHS TICKETS.  If you have any questions, please contact Amy Dion at amye731@gmail.com.    

Principal Winter Reading Night – Dress in your PJ’s, bring a blanket and come listen to all the Bedford Principals read you a story.  This fun-filled event will be held on January 25^th at the McKelvie Intermediate School cafeteria.  Be sure to bring your admission ticket to enter our book raffle!

 

Barnes and Noble Days with Bedford PTG – On January 26^th & 27^th join us at the Barnes and Noble Manchester location!  Come and look at the many art projects from all Bedford Schools, listen to the performance by the McKelvie music department and listen to stories read by Bedford’s elementary teachers.  For more information and to view the schedule of events, please visit the Bedford PTG website.

 Yankee Candle – Our Yankee Candle fundraiser is coming soon!  The sale starts February 2^nd and 40% of sales go back to the PTG!  Visit Bedford PTG Yankee Candle for more information and be on the look for the full color brochures coming home soon (K-6) or in the front offices at Lurgio and BHS.

BHS Bee Movie Night

On Friday, January 26^th at 5:00 PM, the BHS Save the Bees Club will be hosting a Bee Movie movie night to teach elementary school children the importance of saving bees and keeping them off the endangered species list.  The event will be held in the BHS library.  For more information, please take a look at THIS FLYER.

REMINDERS:

Kindergarten and 1^st Grade Registration (2018 – 2019)

You may pick up registration packets starting Monday, February 5^th, and return them by Thursday, March 8^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, 2018 to be eligible for kindergarten.
• A child must attain his/her 6^th birthday on or before September 30, 2018 to be eligible for first grade.

Kindergarten students who are currently enrolled at RBS (or anywhere in the district) do not need to register for 1st grade.

New Year’s Reading Challenge

There are some great suggestions on THIS Reading Challenge calendar from Scholastic.  If you and your child are interested, hang it up in your home and enjoy some of these fun activities together!

Snow Day Lunch Info./Announcements

Some parents across the district have asked if there is a rule of thumb when determining the lunch menu on the day following a snow day.  There is no rule as the menu for that day is dependent upon what was on the menu the day of the snow day, what prep the kitchen had to do, and what fresh produce the kitchen had ordered.  Therefore, our district’s Food Service Director (Emily Murphy) has decided to provide an announcement on the SAU’s website (www.sau25.net) in the District News box, which will detail, by school, what the hot lunch offering will be the day following the snow day.  This information will be available the day of the snow day.

Community Enrichment

Courses for the spring term of Community Enrichment are posted!  Please join us for Introduction to Italian, Fused Glass Workshop, Elements of Art or Introduction to Photography!! Course descriptions and registration information are listed here: https://goo.gl/1byvaY

UPCOMING EVENTS:

January 19 – End of Quarter 2

January 22 – 4^th Grade Spelling Bee (Library 2:45 PM) *Snow date – January 24^th

January 25 – PTG Principals’ Winter Read (More information to come) *Snow date – February 1^st

January 26 – Report Cards Released (on-line)

February 2 – RBS Father/Daughter Dance *Snow date – February 9^th

February 7 – RBS Cabaret (6:30 PM RBS Multipurpose Room) *Snow date – February 8^th

February 12 – RBS Invention Convention *Snow date – February 19^th

February 26-March 2 – February Vacation

March 8 – RBS Math/Literacy Night (5:30-6:30 PM Gym/Library) *Snow date – March 15^th

March 30 – End of Quarter 3