RBS Principal’s Notes
September 18, 2020
Parent Resources
K-8 Hybrid Calendar Daily Health Screening for Students
RBS Hybrid Parent Guide Quarantine Protocols/Flowchart
RBS Remote Parent Guide RBS Welcome & Orientation Video
Bedford Reopening Plan COVID-19 Schools Dashboard
Monthly Friday Schedule
Sept. 25: Group A (A-K)
October 2: Group B (L-Z)
October 9: Group A (A-K)
October 16: Group B (L-Z)
IN THE NEWS:
Release of Information Form for Tutors
If your child is working with a tutor or outside program on their Distance Learning days or Remote schedule, a release of information form must be completed by the parent/guardian for any staff member to be able to communicate with the tutors or outside program. This includes the paraprofessionals answering Distance Learning support questions. You can find the form HERE. Please fill it out and return it to your child’s teacher, if applicable.
Enrichment Riddle of the Week
Ms. Babine will post a new riddle each Friday (below) and reveal the answer the following Thursday. Families are encouraged to think together and come up with as many creative solutions as possible, and can submit responses through the Google Form link included on my website.
PTG News and Information
SUPPORT OUR SCHOOLS: As the district embarks on a very unique school year, the PTG is dedicated to embracing its challenges while continuing to cherish and celebrate past traditions. Due to the uncertainty of this year, the PTG will not be able to host all of its usual events, programs and fundraisers. Although some things may look different this year, the PTG is committed to working directly with the schools to focus on classroom, staff, student and school needs.
This year more than ever the PTG will rely on the generosity of our community. To support the PTG you can donate through PayPal by clicking HERE or by check made out to Bedford PTG (turn into your child’s school or mail to PO Box 10077 Bedford, NH). Through our Support Drive, 100% of your donation goes directly to the schools and students of Bedford.
LOOKING TO VOLUNTEER: The schools and the PTG appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to focus on the safety of staff and students while minimizing volunteers in the buildings at this time. We will communicate volunteer needs as the PTG is made aware of them. Please complete a Volunteer Google Form for each school you have a child attending. To access the form click HERE or you can find them on the PTG website www.bedfordptg.org under PTG Forms. You need to fill this form out in order to hear about volunteer opportunities at the schools or district wide.
MEET THE PRINCIPALS EVENT SEPTEMBER 25TH: You are invited to watch the Principals from all six schools at our annual "Meet the Principals" event on Friday, September 25th from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. It will be broadcast live on BCTV. This is a great opportunity to hear what each school has in store for the year. Please email questions before Sept. 23 for the Q&A session that follows the presentation to bedfordnhptg@gmail.com.
NEW FAMILY WELCOME- If you recently moved to Bedford or are sending your first child to a Bedford School, you’re welcome to attend Bedford School District’s New Family Welcome hosted by the Bedford PTG on Wed., September 30th, from 4-5 p.m., at the Lurgio Middle School outdoor classroom tents.
Representatives from each school will be available to answer questions, provide school and town information, share opportunities on how you can be involved, and welcome you into our community.
Please RSVP to thealey1027@gmail.com.
BOX TOPS PROGRAM: Put away the scissors! No More Clipping! Box Tops has changed to fit today's families. The Box Tops mobile app uses state-of-the-art technology to scan your store receipt, find participating products and instantly add Box Tops to your school's earnings online. Visit www.btfe.com to learn more and start earning for our schools.
REMINDERS:
Open House
In lieu of our annual Open House, our teachers will be providing a virtual Open House on Friday, September 25th. The goal is to inform parents of what’s going on in the classroom, expectations and other information. In addition, there will be a mechanism for you to ask your child’s teacher questions, and he/she will get back to you in a timely manner. Your child’s teacher will be in touch with you to let you know what format to expect (video, slideshow, Google Meet, etc.). In addition, I will send home one document containing Open House videos or slideshows from our specialists as well as Mr. Munsey and me.
Hybrid Quarantining Protocol for Absences
Quarantined students will be marked absent on the days they are scheduled to be in-school (A-K or L-Z) and present on their scheduled Distance Learning days, provided that they are able to do the work that the teacher has assigned.
Tips for Remote and Distance Learning
Our counselor, Mrs. Blaine, has created a helpful resource for parents/guardians to use with their children while they are learning at home through Remote or Distance Learning. You can find it HERE.
Distance Learning Support
This is a reminder about the Distance Learning Support that is outlined in our Hybrid Parent Guide (linked above):
Distance Learning Support: During Distance Learning days, parents or students can contact a designated staff member to answer curriculum and instruction questions.
Please email your questions by 9:00 AM. That person will investigate the solution and respond to the parent/guardian in a timely manner.
Kindergarten:
Andrea Nettleship (Mrs. Zimmerman’s Class) nettleshipa@sau25.net
Michelle MacDonald (Mrs. Sanclemente’s Class) macdonaldm@sau25.net
Grade 1: Alicia DeLage delagea@sau25.net
Grade 2: Karen Coffey coffeyk@sau25.net
Grade 3: Stephanie Maglio maglios@sau25.net
Grade 4: Carolyn Boulanger boulangerc@sau25.net
UPCOMING EVENTS:
September 18-20 – Rosh Hashana
September 25 – PTG Coffee with the Principals (9:30 AM)
September 25 – Virtual Open House Videos/Slideshows Sent Home
September 27-28 – Yom Kippur
October 12 – Columbus Day Observance – NO SCHOOL
October 30 – End of Quarter 1
October 31 – Happy Halloween!
November 3 – Presidential Election – NO SCHOOL
November 6 – Report Cards Released (Grades 2-4)
November 11 – Veterans’ Day Observance – NO SCHOOL
November 25-27 – Thanksgiving Break
