RBS Principal’s Notes
October 2, 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 9: Group A (A-K)
October 16: Group B (L-Z)
October 23: Group A (A-K)
October 30: Group B (L-Z)
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.
IN THE NEWS:
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.
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:
This year through donations and Fundraisers the PTG intends to help fund…
Enhancing outdoor spaces/playground improvements
COVID mitigations supplies for teachers/classrooms
Virtual programming and events for students, staff and families
Assisting with student needs through guidance and nurse department support
We couldn’t do it without your continued support. 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.
MEADOW FARMS GIFTS, WRAP AND MORE: Looking for quality gift wrap, everyday gifts, tote bags, and gourmet mixes? Our popular GIFTS, WRAP, AND MORE fundraiser is just around the corner. Brochures will be coming home with elementary students at the beginning of October. Online ordering only this year. 40% of sales goes back to our schools and orders ship directly to home! Sale runs from October 9-23.
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.
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.
COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH ADMINISTRATION: A special thank you to our Principals for taking time out of their schedules to share information about the start of the school year and answering the community’s questions at the PTG’s annual Meet Our Principals event. The link is provided below for those who missed it or would like to view it again.
STAY CONNECTED to PTG: Please visit our PTG WEBSITE, “like” our FACEBOOK PAGE, check us out on Instagram (bedfordPTG) and Twitter (@Bedfordptg) to see all the exciting things happening at our schools. Thank you for your support!
REMINDERS:
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
