RBS Principal’s Notes
March 5, 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)
Please be reminded that there is NO SCHOOL for students on Tuesday, March 9th due to school and town voting.
IN THE NEWS:
School District Vote on March 9
Please remember to vote on Tuesday, March 9th. Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Bedford High School in the gymnasium.
Voters will select two people for open Board seats.
Voters will decide whether to support the following Warrant Articles:
Sprinkler/Alarm Bond (Memorial, Peter Woodbury and McKelvie)
Contract for BEA (Teachers/Professional Staff)
Operating Budget
More information can be found HERE and HERE.
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.
March Read Aloud Room
Please click HERE for our March Read Aloud Room. There is one rap song and four How to Draw videos "hidden" in the room.
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
VIRTUAL COLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK - REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 19th: Our annual Color Blast Fun Run/Walk will be held virtually this year. Participate 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. 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!
Click HERE for more event information.
STRESS, ANXIETY AND MENTAL WELLNESS: The PTG is partnering with the Bedford School District to bring three special events, once a month in March, April and May, about mental well-being. Please mark your calendar to attend these events! The first one will be on Thurs., March 18 at the BHS Theater (limited socially distanced seating and mask required) at 7 p.m. BCTV will also be live streaming these sessions.
March 18: Psychological First Aid: Parents, Kids and Mental Health Moving through the psychological stages of the COVID-19 Pandemic
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!
DON’T FORGET TO VOTE – Tuesday, March 9th at BHS 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
REMINDERS:
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 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 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)
