RBS Principal’s Notes
May 21, 2021
Parent Resources
Daily Health Screening for Students
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.
IN THE NEWS:
Reminder from the Health Office Re: Allergy Symptoms
Allergy season is upon us. If your child has seasonal allergies, please get a note from your child’s physician for Mrs. Ouellette 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. I know it may be frustrating, but please understand that Mrs. Ouellette is doing her job. PLEASE be kind and respectful to her.
RBS Directory
Unfortunately, the RBS Directory did not get done this year. Also, the person who was working on it has the list of families who ordered them, and I am not able to get in touch with that person. Therefore, I will need to ask parents to let us know if you ordered a directory, so that we can issue you a reimbursement check. If you did order a directory this year, please fill out THIS FORM by Friday, June 4th. Checks will be mailed home by July 1st. My apologies for this inconvenience.
Writer’s Bee Winners
This spring, our students in 3rd and 4th grade Writer’s Group participated in a world-wide writing competition from Boomwriter, called The Writing Bee. Congratulations to 4th grader, Zoe Chun, for her win as a National Finalist. Her final chapter is now the starting point in the overall finals for over 5,000 elementary and middle school students across the globe......way to go!!!
Summer Food Boxes
With the end of the school year right around the corner, the Bedford Community Food Pantry will be providing food boxes to students over the summer, as needed. These boxes, containing 28 meals and including items such as cereal, mac and cheese, peanut butter, tuna, etc., are available for monthly pick up by parents. Boxes can be picked up weekdays from 8AM to 2PM at Memorial School, or during the weekly Bedford Community Food Pantry hours from 9AM to 11AM on Saturdays. Shopping for fresh food and other non-perishables is also available on Saturdays at the Food Pantry, which is located at 4 Church Road in Bedford. If you have any questions, please contact 603-867-1445.
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: Starting this weekend on May 22nd and going through to May 31st. Get out for a run, jog, skip, walk or hop and celebrate with a color party in your backyard! Share your fun on social media with #ColorBlast2021. Visit our Color Blast webpage for more information. Thank you for supporting our schools by participating in the virtual Color Blast Fun Run/Walk this year!
BHS PARKING RAFFLE: The PTG is raffling off TWO prime guaranteed parking spaces in the top lot for the 2021-2022 school year. You must have a valid license and a vehicle sometime during the 2021-2022 school year to be eligible to win. $10 Donation Per Entry. Click HERE for entry form and details. Entries, with cash or check payable to “Bedford PTG”, are due at the BHS school office by June 2nd. You can also click HERE to enter and pay electronically. Winners will be notified before the end of the school year.
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS DISCUSSION SERIES: Thank you to Diane Vaccarello (Licensed Family Therapist), panel members and moderators for leading this three-part discussion series brought by the PTG and the Bedford School District. To see all three sessions, click on the links below.
Psychological First Aid: Parents, Kids and Mental Health
Parents of High Schoolers: a Deeper Dive - How to best support your Teens' Wellness
The Positive Impacts of COVID - How to not only Survive but Thrive!
REMINDERS:
Masks at Recess
Beginning Monday, May 10th masks at recess will be OPTIONAL.
Rationale:
- State & county numbers are trending down, and Bedford numbers are stable.
- Recess is outdoors and allows for ample physical distancing.
- All students self-screen prior to attending school and are, therefore, asymptomatic.
- All employees who want to be vaccinated have had the opportunity to do so.
- Per DHHS recommendations, we will continue to REQUIRE masks in the buildings.
- Team sports will continue to follow NHIAA protocols.
Summer Skills Math Books
Can you believe that it is time to start thinking about summer? If you would like to order a Summer Skills Math Sharpener workbook for your child, please use this link. You will be able to order the book online and it will be shipped right to your house.
The purpose of these workbooks is to review the math skills taught during the school year. It is suggested that you order a workbook that is at the same grade level that your child is in NOW.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
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 3 – BHS Senior Clap Out
June 10 – Kindergarten Recognition Day
June 11 –Last Day of School/Move Up Day/4th Grade Clap Out
