Friday, December 20, 2019

December 20, 2019


RBS Principal’s Notes
December 20, 2019
We had a great time this afternoon at our annual Holiday All School Meeting!  Staff members dressed in festive garb and led a sing-a-long with the students!  We also surprised the staff and students with a special rendition of The 12 Days of Christmas!  

From the staff of Riddle Brook School, we would like to wish all of our families a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy New Year!  It’s always a bittersweet time when the holidays come to a close for the year, but it’s also nice to enjoy some relaxing time with family and friends.  Have a wonderful week, and we will see you in the New Year (Thursday, January 2nd)!

IN THE NEWS:
Mrs. Kenny (Guidance Counselor)
Sadly, Mrs. Kenny’s last day at RBS was today.  She and her family are moving to California in the new year.  Please join me in wishing all of them well!  For the remainder of the school year, Mrs. Reese will be working at full time at RBS.  Therefore, if you need to contact a guidance counselor, please contact Mrs. Reese.

Hour of Code
Over the past two weeks, Mrs. Rodd and our classroom teachers facilitated Hour of Code lessons with our K-4 students.  These computer-coding lessons were engaging, stimulating and fun for students and staff!  Please watch our video to see the students learning about robotics, computer science, problem-solving, teamwork and having lots of fun!

4th Grade Geography Bee
This week, 4th graders participated in the Geography Bee sponsored by National Geographic.  Of the classroom participants, 10 students qualified as finalists for the School Bee to be held in January.  Congratulations to our finalists:
Ethan Alexander
Rylan Taggart
Gemma Harl
Hannah Laramie
Grace Santerre
Amylee White
Jack Downes
Nick Cabana
Brendan Kenny
Nate Manseau
Archie Jackson

PTG News and Information
The Bedford PTG would like to wish you and your family a safe and happy Winter Break!

MINDFULNESS AND STRESS MANAGEMENT SEMINAR:
Tuesday, January 14th, 7:00 p.m. at McKelvie, for parents of children in Grades K-6. Come learn about the benefits of Mindfulness including increased focus for learning and stress management for life. Terri Hamilton, a Mindfulness & Stress Management Coach and former teacher and Guidance Counselor, will be sharing her expertise.
Click HERE for more information.
PRINCIPAL WINTER READING NIGHT: Dress in your PJ’s, bring a blanket and come listen to the Bedford principals read you a story! This fun-filled family event will be held on Thursday, January 23rd at McKelvie in the Cafeteria.  Choose between two session times, 4:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Details on how to register for the event coming soon.
PTG INFORMATIONAL VIDEO: Curious to know more about the PTG? Ever wonder where the "G" in PTG came from? Where do your donations go? How do fundraisers work? How to get involved? And more...watch this short PTG INFORMATIONAL VIDEO for the answers to all of your PTG questions.
HANNAFORD HELPS REUSABLE BAG PROGRAM: During the month of December, the PTG will receive a $1.00 donation for every Hannaford Community Bag sold at the Jenkins Road location.
Save the Date - next COFFEE AND CONVERSATION with Superintendent Fournier: Wednesday, January 22nd, 9:30 a.m. at the Town Library. Stay tuned for more details!

UPCOMING EVENTS:
December 22-30 – Happy Hanukkah!
December 23 - January 1 – Holiday Recess
December 25 – Merry Christmas!
January 10 – End of Quarter 2
January 17 – Report Cards Released On-Line
January 20 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – NO SCHOOL
January 23 – PTG Principals’ Winter Read (More information to come) *Snow date – January 30
January 27 – 4th Grade Geography Bee *Snow date – January 28
February 7 – RBS Girl’s Choice Dance *Snow date – February 14
February 11 – NH Primary Day – NO SCHOOL
February 12 – RBS Cabaret – 6:30 PM RBS Gymnasium *Snow date – February 13