RBS Principal’s Notes
June 15, 2018
As of now, the temperature on Monday is predicted to be 99°! In preparation, I’ve asked teachers to pull their blinds before they leave today in order to keep rooms as cool as possible over the weekend. Staff members will also be bringing in fans for their rooms. We'll play afternoon recess by ear, but I imagine that some, if not all, will be indoors. We plan to keep the day as low key (activity wise) as possible.
IN THE NEWS:
Senior Clap Out
We had our annual BHS Senior Clap Out on Wednesday afternoon for former RBS students. It was a GREAT experience for everyone! Please take a look HERE or on the RBS Facebook page for pictures.
Riddle “Brook”
Over the past few weeks, K-4 students have been completing an Integrated K-4 project around the book, Only One You, by Linda Kranz. In this book, a young fish named Adri is about to explore the ocean on his own. His parents share stories and important lessons they have learned throughout their lives in hopes that these stories will help Adri along his journey. Here at Riddle Brook School, we too encourage our students to “Find your own way,” and “There’s only one you in this great big world. Make it a better place.”
Miss Ferns read the book to all students during their library special, while Mrs. Parker’s 4th grade GEMS students dug out a "brook" in the front garden between the main entrance and visitor parking. Students then painted a rock with their own individual aquatic animal on it with Mrs. Read in the art room this week. They have all come out so lovely... and different!
Please check out the finished "brook" this summer with your children. It will be completed on Tuesday, June 19th. When visiting, please leave all rocks on display for this permanent installation.
Report Cards
As a reminder, student report cards are available online only in the PowerSchool Parent Access Portal. 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. If you’d like a printed report card, please print it prior to July 1st, as it will not be available after we do roll over (sometime in July). Anytime you click on the Report Cards icon, the most recent report card will generate. Quarter 4 report cards will be available to view on Wednesday, June 20th at 12:45 PM.
A Message for Kindergarten Parents
After many years of successful implementation of the Reading Street reading program, starting next year we will be moving to the Reading Wonders program in kindergarten (same program as grades 1-4). In order to make room for our new Reading Wonders materials, we are taking Reading Street materials out of our kindergarten classrooms. If anyone is interested in having any kindergarten Reading Streets Materials for home use with their student these materials are available for you to have. Simply let your child's teacher know and they will be sent home on the last day of school.
PTG News/Information
PTG THANK YOU…As we close out another school year, the Bedford PTG would like to extend our appreciation and thanks to all of our volunteers who selflessly give their time, talents and donations to support our events throughout the school year. It is due to our amazing volunteers that we can provide so many enriching programs to Bedford students.
BEDFORD PTG COLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK THANK YOU - The Bedford PTG Color Blast was an amazing success and we want to extend a huge thank you to all of the participants as well as the many volunteers who made the event outstanding! Check out our FACEBOOK page for some great pictures.
PTG COORDINATOR OPPORTUNITES FOR 2018/19:
Looking for some great opportunities to volunteer next year? The PTG has several district level positions available…
District Gift Wrap Coordinator-Work with PTG VP Fundraising and our current Gift Wrap supplier (Meadow Farms) to set up and organize the fundraiser. Coordinate with school level coordinators the distribution, collection and processing of order forms.
Elementary Level Opportunities Reaching Kids (O.R.K.) Coordinator -Responsible for coordinating the O.R.K. programming (such as Eyes On Owls, Tanglewood Marionettes & Bat Presentations) at Memorial, Peter Woodbury, AND Riddle Brook elementary schools. Track programing and budget, ensure payment delivery, and communicate within and between all 3 elementary schools.
District Book Fair Coordinator - Work with school level coordinators and Scholastic to organize the Spring book fair. Keep school coordinators informed of budgets and other book fair details. Assist with book fair deposits to bank. Prior book fair experience helpful but not necessary.
Color Blast Co-Coordinator: Get in on the Colorful Fun and be part of planning this amazing community event!! This is intended to be a shared role and is supported by a committee. The Color Blast Coordinator is responsible for the overall organization and execution of the PTG Color Blast Fun Run/Walk Fundraiser. Overall duties include organizing meetings, ensuring committee is on task, assisting as needed with specific event tasks; like registration, sponsorship, and expense tracking.
If you are interested in any of these roles or would like more information please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER AND STAY TUNED FOR SOME EXCITING PTG SPONSORED EVENTS/PROGRAMS COMING IN 2018/19!
Destination Imagination Says Thank You!
Bedford DI would like to thank everyone for their support during their recent fundraising efforts to help cover the cost of getting 8 teams to Global Final in Knoxville, TN. The blue bag shoe drive is over, but you may continue to drop your shoes and clothing donations in the Ecosmith bins in any school parking lot, 356 days a year.
SAVE THE DATE for the Bedford Education Foundation
BEF Fall Gala Celebration
Honoring Bedford Schools' Champion, Bill Greiner
Featuring musical performances by the Ross A. Lurgio Jazz Band
We will be selling individual tickets as well as tables!
Date: Saturday, October 20, 2018
The Bedford Education Foundation welcomes the energy of new volunteers! Please be in touch by sending an email to info@befnh.org for more information about volunteering with the foundation or attending the upcoming event!
REMINDERS:
End-of-the-Year Information
Please read THIS LETTER for important information as we close out the school year.
RBS Garden (A Message from Mrs. Parker)
Have you noticed the six raised garden beds growing behind our school? We’ve been busy building them and planting them in the fenced-in space out back during the past month. Hopefully, this summer we’ll have a variety of vegetables growing there. So far, we’ve planted organic vegetables such as beans, carrots, corn, cucumbers, lettuce, onions, peas, potatoes, spinach, squash, and swiss chard. As members of the Riddle Brook Community, we want you to know that you can come check out the garden and pick available veggies any time you are in the schoolyard this summer. Enjoy!
5th Grade Band Information and Sign Up
If you missed the McKelvie Band Information Night on Wednesday, May 23rd, please click here to view the information and the sign up form. Please email Christa Wickham at wickhamc@sau25.net with any questions.
BHS Girls’ Basketball Clinic
The BHS girls’ basketball team will be hosting a series of skills clinics on Thursday evenings in July. (The first one is actually on June 28th.) The clinics are for any girls entering 3rd through 9th grade and no basketball experience is required. Please see THIS FLYER for more information.
K & 1 Registration
As a reminder, if you (or someone you know) have incoming kindergarten or grade 1 students for the 2018/19 school year, please come into the school to register them ASAP.
Summer Skills Math Books
Summer is almost here! If you would like to order a Summer Skills Math Sharpener workbook for your child, please click HERE, then click on the “Parent Info.” tab. You will be able to order the book online and it will be shipped right to your house.
The purpose of these workbooks is to review the math skills taught during the school year. It is suggested that you order a workbook that is at the same grade level that your child is in now.
Now Accepting Bedford School District “HALL of FAME” Nominations
The Bedford School District has been recognized as one of the most exceptional school districts in the state. This recognition and distinction would not be possible without the many citizens, educators, students and volunteers that over the years have built, maintained and enhanced the mission and the values of our school district. We invite you to nominate individuals who exemplify the spirit of our district along with those who have gone above and beyond in making Bedford an extraordinary school district in all aspects. Please go to the Bedford Hall of Fame link here found on the BHS homepage for details and nominate someone who should be recognized for their contributions! Nominations for this year’s class will be accepted through July 15, 2018.
Our inaugural class of 2017 included:
William Greiner
Dennis Pope
Anne Remus
Tim Mayes
William Whitmore
Susan Mullen
2018/19 School Calendar
The school calendar for next year can be found HERE.
Counselor’s Corner
We’re excited to announce that we now have a Counselor’s Corner on our school’s website. In this site you are able to learn more about the RBS Guidance Program as well as access a variety of resources. You can find it under Staff Directory > Specialists. I’ve included it HERE as well.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
June 19 – Kindergarten Recognition Day
June 20 – Last Day of School/4th Grade Clap Out/Move Up Day (Dismissal at 12:20 PM) *No After School Program or Bedford Martial Arts
