RBS Principal’s Notes
March 12, 2021
Parent Resources
Daily Health Screening for Students
RBS Hybrid Parent Guide Quarantine Protocols/Flowchart
RBS Remote Parent Guide Bedford Reopening Plan
COVID-19 Schools Dashboard BSD Metrics Information
Student Socialization Tips Travel Guidance
PROCEDURE TO REPORT COVID CASES OR CONTACT TRACES
For reporting purposes during out of school hours:
Please use THIS FORM to report if your child has tested positive for COVID.
Please use THIS FORM to report if your child has been contact traced.
Snow Day Count = 3 days (Tentative Last Day of School – June 11th)
IN THE NEWS:
Playground
Thankfully, the nicer weather has begun! However, as a consequence, our playground is a bit muddy in certain areas. It is probably a good idea that students continue to wear boots to recess in order to salvage their shoes.
Destination Imagination
We would like to wish all our teams the best of luck in the Destination Imagination Virtual Tournament this weekend. We are so proud of the 13 Bedford teams who stepped up to the challenge of collaborating and creatively solving challenges virtually! We would also like to thank all of the volunteer Team Managers who facilitated all of the virtual meetings with these students.
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.
BEEP Registration
Registration is now open for the 2021-2022 school year for the Bedford Early Education Program (BEEP) at Memorial School. Class assignments are based on your child’s age as of September 30, 2021 and availability. Registration paperwork is available at Memorial School and classroom availability is on a first come first serve basis. Please contact Katie Ryan (Director) with any further questions about the BEEP Program 627-1776 x23216.
PTG News and Information
VIRTUAL COLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK - REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 19th: All registrations come with a color packet and the opportunity to purchase additional color. Register early to take advantage of the option to purchase an event t-shirt! Participate in our Virtual Color Blast Fun Run/Walk any time between May 22nd and May 31st. You set the distance and course; get out for a run, jog, skip, walk or hop and celebrate with a color party in your backyard.
Click HERE for more event information.
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS DISCUSSION SERIES: The PTG is partnering with the Bedford School District to bring this series. The first one is on Thurs., March 18. Limited seating at the BHS Theater (mask required) at 7 p.m. BCTV will also be live streaming this session.
This event will be an informal presentation and will incorporate community questions and feedback. Questions can be emailed in advance to bedfordnhptg@gmail.com or submitted at the event. The panelist(s) will do their best to address as many questions/concerns as they can related to the topic.
March 18: Psychological First Aid: Parents, Kids and Mental Health Moving through the psychological stages of the COVID-19 Pandemic
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE 2021/2022 SCHOOL YEAR: The PTG is looking for volunteers on the District and School level. Please be on the lookout in upcoming weekly Principal Notes for these opportunities. If you are interested or would like more information on any of the roles below please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com
District Gift Card Coordinator: Work with the Gift card coordinators at each school, as well as the VP of Fundraising to coordinate and execute the PTG Gift Card fundraising event. Help secure and collect gift cards from local participating businesses. The Gift Card fundraiser runs mid-October until late December.
District Support Coordinator: Work with the Support coordinators at each school, as well as the VP of Fundraising to coordinate and execute the PTG Support drive. The Support drive runs throughout the school year with a kick-off and appeal at the beginning of the school year.
HANNAFORD HELPS REUSABLE BAG PROGRAM: Hannaford on Jenkins Road has chosen Bedford PTG to be the beneficiary of the Community Bag program in March. For every $2.50 Community reusable bag purchased at Hannaford on JENKINS ROAD in March, the PTG will receive a $1.00 donation. Get yours today to support the PTG and the environment!
“LOVE YOUR SCHOOL” EFFORTS: In addition to helping the PTG to continue its focus on providing support to our schools and students, we are able to do something special for our staff and administration at each school this month (see what these are by checking out our FACEBOOK PAGE). They have been amazing in taking care of our kids during this challenging year and we want to express our thanks.
REMINDERS:
Protocol Information for Phase 3 of our Reopening Metrics
On Monday, March 8th, we will be moving to Phase 3 of our Reopening Metrics. This means that all hybrid students (K-8) will be attending school in person Monday-Friday. Please click HERE for specific information.
School Lunches
The Bedford School District will resume serving lunches on trays rather than in boxes effective March 8, 2021. The FDA has released their findings that Covid-19 is not transmitted via food preparation. Click HERE to read the article.
2021/2022 BSD School Calendar
Please click HERE for the 2021/22 School Calendar.
Bedford Child Find
The Bedford School District will be conducting a free screening for Bedford Children ages 2 ½ to 6 years old who are suspected to have delays in one or more areas of development. For more information, please click HERE.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
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 12-25 – Online Scholastic Book Fair (more details to come)
April 26-30 – Spring Vacation
May 4 – Kindergarten Orientation (Format of event—TBD)
May 5 – Grade 1 Orientation (Format of event—TBD)
May 31 – Memorial Day Observed – NO SCHOOL
June 11 – Tentative Last Day of School
Events that will be scheduled once the last day of school is set:
Kindergarten Recognition Day (Format of event—TBD)
4th Grade Clap Out or Honk Out (Format of event—TBD)
BHS Senior Clap Out or Honk Out (Format of event—TBD)
