RBS Principal’s Notes
May 14, 2021
On behalf of the RBS staff, I would like to thank the PTG and others for all of the wonderful tributes to staff members during Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week. All of your gestures were very much appreciated. Please know that we recognize how lucky we are to work in such a supportive and generous community.
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:
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
HAPPY STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK: THANK YOU to all the teachers, administrative support staff, custodial staff, kitchen staff, nurses and paraprofessionals - your kindness, creativity, and care has kept our children connected to school during this challenging and unprecedented school year!
LAST CALL…VIRTUAL COLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK REGISTRATION CLOSES MAY 19th: Don’t miss your chance to get in on the Colorful Fun. Registration Closes Wednesday, May 19th. Support our Schools by having your own Mini Color Blast! Click HERE to register and participate virtually any time between May 22nd to May 31st . Get out for a run, jog, skip, walk or hop and celebrate with a color party in your backyard (color packet included with registration). Visit our Color Blast webpage for more information.
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!
THANK YOU PRINCIPALS: Thank you to our Principals for taking the time to share year end updates with the community! If you weren't able to view the Principals live, click HERE to see the session. Move-up events, end of year activities, elementary school class placement and sports were some of the topics that were covered.
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.
4th to 5th Grade Band Information
The week of May 3rd, 4th grade students viewed a McKelvie Music Department video in their music class. Following the video, students will be bringing home a packet of information for 5th Grade Band. Please click here to view the information digitally, as well as see the video the students will be viewing. The sign up for 5th Grade Band will be live on this website after 8:00pm on Friday, May 7th.
Please email Christa Wickham at wickhamc@sau25.net with any questions.
Summer Camp Opportunity
The New Hampshire Department of Education is partnering with New Hampshire camps and school-age summer programs across the state to offer students the unique opportunity to move beyond COVID-19 and be a kid again. Students of all ages, backgrounds and abilities benefit from exposure to short-term summer enrichment programs, including in the areas of challenge, friend-
making, positivity, and emotional safety. These are all things that New Hampshire camps and school-age programs do best. For more information, please click HERE.
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 10 – Kindergarten Recognition Day
June 11 –Last Day of School/Move Up Day/4th Grade Clap Out
Events that will be scheduled once the last day of school is set:
BHS Senior Clap Out or Honk Out (Format of event—TBD)
