RBS Principal’s Notes
February 9, 2018
Snow Day Count = 6
Tentative Last Day of
School = Thursday, June 21st
IN THE NEWS:
National School Counselor’s Week
Thank you to our two
amazing school counselors—Mrs. Reese and Mrs. Kenny (intern)—as we celebrate
National School Counselor’s Week. They
were gracious enough to host an Open House today for staff members with lots of
fun games, prizes and treats. Thank you Marty
and Martina!
RBS Cabaret Show
Thank you to Mrs. Munz and
our 4th grade Rhythmics
for an outstanding Cabaret Show last night.
We certainly have some talented singers in our chorus. Their solos, duets and group numbers were
fabulous!
REMINDERS:
February Spirit Week (February 19-23)
I wanted to give parents a
heads up about our upcoming Spirit Week.
It’s the week prior to February vacation, and it’s always a fun and
exciting time around here!
Below is the list
for Spirit Week:
Monday, Feb. 19 – PJ Day
(no slippers or stuffed animals, please)
Tuesday, Feb. 20 – Favorite
Character Day (TV, movie, book, etc.)
Wednesday, Feb. 21 – Wacky
Wednesday
Thursday, Feb. 22 – Future
Day (what you think you’ll be in the future)
Friday, Feb. 23 – RBS Spirit Day
Kindergarten and 1st Grade Registration
(2018 – 2019)
You may pick up registration packets starting Monday,
February 5th, and return them by Thursday, March 8th. A $525 deposit is required with the K+ registration
(checks made out to Bedford School
District).
- A child must
attain his/her 5th birthday on or before September 30,
2018 to be eligible for kindergarten.
- A child must
attain his/her 6th 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.
Yearbook Information
Riddle
Brook School yearbooks are currently on sale for $20. Checks
can be made to Riddle Brook School
and returned in the order envelope provided (forms were sent home) or ordered
online (no additional fee) at the following link: www.schoolannual.com Select “Buy
Student’s Yearbook” and enter the school information.
The
order deadline is March 16th....be sure to order
your yearbook prior to the deadline.
SAVE THE DATE – RBS
Math & Literacy Night
Please
mark your calendar for our annual Math/Literacy
Night. It will be held on Thursday,
March 8th (snow date – March 15th). More information will be coming home soon.
Flu Information
RBS is starting to see an
increase in student absences due to the flu.
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 regularly. 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.
Riddle Brook School
Day at the Monarchs – March 11
Please
join us for a fun-filled afternoon when our Manchester Monarchs take to the ice
against the Norfolk Admirals on Sunday, March 11th. Our choruses will lead the National Anthem
before the 3:00 PM game, and all RBS students will be invited to greet the
players in the "High Five Tunnel." Everyone who joins our reservation group
on-line will enjoy special pricing. Watch for notices and details to be released
soon!
Student Handbooks
Over the course of this
fall, the Bedford School District made several additions to our student
handbooks.
- Notice of Rights under
the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)
- Teaching about Human
Sexuality
- Volunteers in the
Bedford School District
- Use of Personal
Vehicles for School Business
- Student Use of
Electronics on Buses (in the Transportation
Handbook)
The
handbook for each school can be found on the school website under School Information.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
February 12 – RBS Invention Convention *Snow date – February
19th
February 26-March 2 – February Vacation
March 8 – RBS Math/Literacy Night (5:30-6:30 PM
Gym/Library) *Snow date – March 15th
March 5-12 – RBS Artist in Residence (Randy Armstrong)
March 12 – Full STEAM Ahead Day (grades 3 & 4) *More
information to come
March 30 – End of Quarter 3
March 30 – Good Friday
March 30-April 7 – Passover
April 1 – Easter
April 2-5 – Scholastic Book Fair
April 13 – RBS Family Fun Night
April 20 – Spain Brothers Concert
April 23-27 – Spring Vacation
May 4 – Mother/Son Event
May 8 – Kindergarten Orientation (12:30 PM)
May 9 – Grade 1 Orientation (12:30 PM)
May 15 – RBS Grandparents’ Day
May 16 – RBS Spring Concert (6:30 PM BHS Theater)
May 25 – District Workshop Day – No School for Students
May 28 – Memorial Day Observed – No School
May 30 – Field Day Grades 1 & 2 (Rain Date: June 1)
May 31 – Field Day Grades 3 & 4 (Rain Date: June 4)
June 3 – PTG Color Blast
June 6 & 7 – Grade 4 Field Trip to State House
June 21 – Tentative Last Day of School/Move Up Day
