RBS Principal’s Notes
October 9, 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
October 16: Group B (L-Z)
October 23: Group A (A-K)
October 30: Group B (L-Z)
November 6: Group A (A-K)
If you need to report a case of COVID-19 over the weekend or during off hours, please email me at mccarthym@sau25.net. I am checking my email often, and this will allow me to start the contact tracing in a timely manner.
Reminder…Monday is Columbus Day Observance (No school). Enjoy your long weekend, and we’ll see you on Tuesday (or Wednesday)!
IN THE NEWS:
Flu Shots - and Bedford's Response to Symptoms
(Per recent DHHS Update): If a student receives a flu shot and develops mild symptoms (muscle aches, low fever, etc.,) is it ok to accept a doctor’s note to explain the new symptoms? This must be a case-by-case decision. You cannot be certain if symptoms are due to COVID-19 without testing. It is reasonable to associate symptoms with recent vaccine administration if the child usually has symptoms after vaccination, but, again, this is not certain. In circumstances where it is not clear whether a person’s symptoms are new and unexplained and in the absence of documentation to explain chronic or recurring symptoms, DPHS recommends exclusion and testing for COVID-19.
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.
Destination Imagination - NEW INFORMATION
Registration is now open for Destination Imagination. New and returning students must complete this google form. Registration closes on Friday October 16, 2020. Destination Imagination is an extracurricular program that requires parent volunteers. There is no guarantee that your child will be placed on a team, but we work very hard to place every child who registers.
NEW INFO K-6 teams will not be using school facilities for meetings. Teams who wish to come together outside of the schools must adhere to the same safety precautions as in school with regards to masks and social distancing. Most teams will meet virtually this year. For more info on this wonderful extracurricular program offered by our district, please check out www.nh-di.org or contact our coordinator, Marie Russell at bedfordrocksdi@gmail.com.
PTG News and Information
MEADOW FARMS GIFTS, WRAP AND MORE: Bringing you quality gift wrap, unique gifts, home & kitchen items, gourmet food, Kringle Candles and more. Our popular GIFTS, WRAP, AND MORE fundraiser is happening now. Brochures with ordering details will be coming home with elementary students. Elementary remote families will receive ordering information from their teachers. Families, students, and staff at McKelvie, RAL and BHS can order HERE
Online ordering only this year. 40% of sales will go back to our schools and orders ship directly to home! Students in elementary schools who sell at least 5 items earn a coupon for a free ice cream at Inside Scoop. Online orders must be placed by October 23rd.
COMMUNITY CONVERSATION WITH SUPERINTENDENT FOURNIER: You are invited for an evening Community Conversation with Superintendent Mike Fournier. This is the place to get up to date information directly from our Superintendent on issues impacting our district. Ask your questions, share your opinions or just come to listen!
Thursday, October 22nd; 6:30 p.m. at the SAU Office (Boardroom)
RSVP required. Please click HERE if you’d like to attend.
Due to limited seating we are unable to accommodate children at this meeting. Apologies for this inconvenience. Social distancing and masks are required.
SUPPORT OUR SCHOOLS: This year through donations and fundraisers the PTG intends to help fund…
· Enhancing outdoor spaces/playground improvements
· COVID mitigation supplies for teachers/classrooms
· Virtual programming and events for students, staff and families
· Assisting with student needs through guidance and nurse department support
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. In order to hear about volunteer opportunities either IN SCHOOL or available REMOTELY you will need to fill out a Volunteer Google Form for each school that you have a child in. We will communicate volunteer needs as the PTG is made aware of them. To access the form click HERE or you can find them on the PTG website www.bedfordptg.org under PTG Forms.
COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH ADMINISTRATION: A special thank you to our Principals and Assistant Principals for taking time out of their schedules to meet and share information about their particular school with new families of the Bedford School District.
SKI, SKATE AND MORE SALE FOR 2020 CANCELLED: We regret that we will not be able to host this event this year and we look forward to bringing it back in 2021.
REMINDERS:
Harvest Festival Raffle Calendar
Information about our annual calendar raffle can be found HERE. The raffle will run from Monday, October 19-Thursday, November 12. The grand prize ($500) will be drawn on Friday, November 13th.
Families in Need (A note from our School Counselor, Mrs. Blaine)
If your family or someone you know needs support during the holidays, we are here to help. Please click HERE for more information from Mrs. Blaine.
Permanent Sub Position at RBS
Each school in the district is looking for a permanent substitute to work in our buildings 4 days/week. If anyone is interested in this position for RBS, please feel free to apply. If you have any questions about it, please reach out to Mr. Munsey or me. We’d be happy to answer your questions. The position is advertised on the district’s website, and the job description is as follows:
Description: Riddle Brook School is seeking a qualified candidate for the role of a School Assigned Substitute Teacher for the 2020-2021 School Year. Substitute will be assigned to Riddle Brook School four days each week. Schedule to be established by school. Successful candidates will be required to work in-person as well as remotely during the school year.
Schedule is as follows:
4 days a week
Rate of pay $110/day
This assignment is for the 2020-2021 school year.
Job Duties: Substitute teachers are responsible for implementing lesson plans and daily duties of the absent teacher.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred and prior experience working with school age students preferred. NH Dept of Education certification in elementary education preferred
Application Procedure: Apply Online
UPCOMING EVENTS:
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 Online (Grades 2-4)
November 11 – Veterans’ Day Observance – NO SCHOOL
November 25-27 – Thanksgiving Break
December 10-18 – Happy Hanukkah!
December 14-18 – Ellis Island Week (Grade 4)
December 24-January 1 – Holiday Recess
December 25 – Merry Christmas!
January 15 – End of Quarter 2
January 18 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observance
January 22 – Report Cards Released Online
February 14 – Happy Valentine’s Day!
February 22-26 – Winter Vacation
March 9 – District Workshop Day – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
March 27-April 3 – Passover
April 2 – End of Quarter 3
April 2 – Good Friday
April 4 – Happy Easter!
April 9 – Report Cards Released Online
April 26-30 – Spring Vacation
May 31 – Memorial Day Observed – NO SCHOOL
June 11 – Tentative Last Day of School
