RBS Principal’s Notes
April 2, 2021
Parent Resources
Daily Health Screening for Students
RBS Hybrid Parent Guide Travel Guidance
RBS Remote Parent Guide Bedford Reopening Plan
COVID-19 Schools Dashboard BSD Metrics Information
Student Socialization Tips Quarantine Protocols
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:
Travel Protocols
As we approach Spring Vacation (April 26-30), please be advised of the DHHS travel guidance and NH COVID-19 Travel Guidance . Below are the highlights:
Domestic travel within the US no longer requires quarantine upon return to NH (this includes domestic travel to US territories)
Even though a person may not be required to quarantine after Domestic travel, the CDC does suggest that people seek testing 3-5 days after travel for asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection; testing is recommended and helpful to identify positive cases- testing by PCR is recommended. Your child may attend school while awaiting their PCR test for domestic travel if asymptomatic.
International travel continues to require a 10 day quarantine, or a 7 day quarantine with a PCR test on day 6-7 with a negative test result.
Travel on a cruise ship also requires a 10 day quarantine, or a 7 day quarantine with a PCR test on day 6-7 with a negative test result.
Everyone who chooses to travel, regardless of vaccination status or prior immunity, should wear a well fitted, multi-layer face mask, physically distance (i.e. maintain at least 6 feet from other people), avoid large groups and gatherings, frequently sanitize hands, and self monitor for symptoms.
If your child is symptomatic after travel your child should isolate and get tested, and parents inform the school nurse.
Articles on Anxiety and Resilience in Children
Many parents/guardians ask for resources/information regarding anxiety and resilience in children. I wanted to pass on a couple articles that I came across recently.
Anxiety: What to Do (and Not Do) When Children Are Anxious: How to respect feelings without empowering fears.
Resilience: Descant: 5 Ways Parents Can Help Their Children and Teens Build Resilience Even in Times of Crisis.
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 IS OPEN!
CLICK HERE to Register and Check Out Our COLOR BLAST PROMO VIDEO For More Details.
All registrations come with a Color Packet. Plus, register by April 23rd for the opportunity to purchase a Color Bucket (to make your celebrations even more colorful) and an Event T-shirt (the perfect tee to get colorful in)!
**The first 150 registrants will be entered in a raffle for a chance to win a $50 Copper Door Gift Card, so register today (those that have already registered are automatically entered)!**
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.
Visit our COLOR BLAST webpage for more information. Share your fun on social media with #ColorBlast2021
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS DISCUSSION SERIES: The PTG is partnering with the Bedford School District to bring this series. Mark your calendars to join us for the second session on Thursday, April 8th! 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.
April 8: Parents of High Schoolers: A Deeper Dive - How to Best Support Your Teens’ Wellness. During COVID and non-COVID times.
To see the first session, please click on this link:
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE 2021/2022 SCHOOL YEAR: The PTG is looking for volunteers on the District and School level. If you are interested or would like more information please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com
District Gift Card Coordinator: Help the schools and local businesses! 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.
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
If you are a renter and have been impacted by Covid, click HERE for information that may help.
REMINDERS:
Spirit Days
Here is our upcoming Spring Spirit Days schedule leading up to Spring Vacation:
Friday, March 26th: Comfy Day (Dress in your comfy clothes—no slippers, please.)
Friday, April 2nd: Sports/Hobby Day (Represent your favorite team/sport or hobby.)
Friday, April 9th: Favorite Color Day
Friday, April 16th: My Happy Place Day (Your favorite place, vacation, book, show, style of clothes, activity…represent whatever makes you the happiest!)
Friday April 23rd: RBS Spirit Day
Reminder from the Health Office
Allergy season is upon us with the warmer days we have been having. If your child has seasonal allergies, please get a note from your child’s physician for our nurse to keep on file for this school year. Please keep in mind that DHHS recommends COVID testing for any new or unexplained symptoms, and our school district follows that recommendation.
RBS Yearbook 2020/21
If you would like to order an RBS Yearbook for your child, please click HERE for more information.
Guest Riders on Buses
A note from our Transportation Coordinator, Anne Wiggin… we are not allowing guest riders on the buses at this time. Since ridership numbers are increasing, we expect that mitigation measures and contact tracing will be more difficult if we were to include guests.
2021/2022 BSD School Calendar
Please click HERE for the 2021/22 School Calendar.
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 12:30 PM Rooms 216/218
May 5 – Grade 1 Orientation 12:30 PM Rooms 216/218
May 25 – Grades 1 & 2 Field Day (rain date: May 27)
May 26 – Grades 3 & 4 Field Day (rain date: May 28)
May 31 – Memorial Day Observed – NO SCHOOL
June 11 – Tentative Last Day of School/Move Up Day
Events that will be scheduled once the last day of school is set:
Kindergarten Recognition Day (Format of event—TBD)
4th Grade Clap Out (more information to come)
BHS Senior Clap Out or Honk Out (Format of event—TBD)
