December 17, 2021
Parent Resources:
BSD Reopening Plan 2021/22
District/State Dashboard
Procedure to report COVID Cases or Contact Traces for NON 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:
Lost and Found Clothing
If your child has any missing outwear/clothing you suspect may be in our Lost and Found, please feel free to stop by to take a look (check in at the office first). It’s really piling up and we will be donating it over Holiday Break.
PTG News and Information:
IMPACT OF YOUR PTG SUPPORT: Thanks to your generous support, PTG has been able to fund the Museum of Science pass that is available at the town library. The PTG has also given donations to the Nurse and Guidance Departments at all six Bedford schools. We couldn't do this without your support! Thank you!
PRINCIPAL WINTER READING NIGHT: Our principals are coming back virtually this year. Wear your PJ’s and find your favorite spot in the comfort of your home. Details coming soon.
AMAZON SMILE: Still have some Holiday shopping to do? Did you know that everytime you make a purchase on Amazon you can support the PTG? Visit AmazonSmile and select “Bedford NH PTG” as the organization you wish to support or simply go to the Bedford PTG’s unique link HERE. We recommend bookmarking this unique link as only purchases made at smile.amazon.com are eligible for donations. Now everytime you shop at Amazon a percentage of your purchase price is donated to the Bedford PTG!
Reminders:
Holiday Cheer at RBS
We have some fun and festive “Spirit Day” events coming up for RBS students and staff!
Wednesday, Dec. 22nd: All School Holiday Pajama Day. Students and staff may wear their comfiest and coziest holiday PJ’s. (No stuffed animals or slippers, please.)
Thursday, Dec. 23rd: Festive Sweater Day. Students and staff may wear their most “festive” sweaters/vests/dresses, etc.
Playground Clothing
Just a reminder that students need boots, snow pants, coats and gloves/mittens to play on the playground when we have snow.
At Home PCR Test
If you’re interested in getting a free at home PCR test, please click HERE for more information.
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.
Important Dates:
December 24-January 1 – Holiday Recess
December 25 – Merry Christmas!
January 13 – End of Quarter 2
January 14 – District Workshop Day – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
January 17 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observance – NO SCHOOL
January 20 – PTG Principals’ Winter Read (McKelvie School) *Snow date 1/27
January 21 – Report Cards Released Online
February 4 – Girls’ Choice Dance (Tentative)
February 14 – Happy Valentine’s Day!
February 21 – Presidents’ Day
February 21 – Grade 3 Inventive Thinking Day *Snow date 2/23
February 22 – Grade 4 Inventive Thinking Day *Snow date 2/24
February 28-March 4 – Winter Vacation
March 8 – District Workshop Day – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
March 10 – Math/Literacy Night (Tentative)
March 25 – End of Quarter 3
April 1 – Report Cards Released Online
April 1 – Family Fun Night (Tentative)
April 4-8 – Scholastic Book Fair
April 15-23 – Happy Passover!
April 15 – Good Friday
April 17 – Happy Easter!
April 25-29 – Spring Vacation
May 3 – Kindergarten Orientation 12:30 PM
May 4 – Grade 1 Orientation 12:30 PM
May 6 – Coffee with the Principals (BCTV 9:30 AM)
May 6 – Boys’ Choice Luau (Tentative)
May 9-13 – Staff Appreciation Week
May 10 – RBS Grandparents’/GrandFriends' Day (Tentative)
May 16 – RBS Spring Concert (BHS Theater) 6:30 PM
May 22 – PTG Color Blast Run
May 24 – Field Day (Grades 1 & 2) *Rain date – May 26
May 25 – Field Day (Grade 3 & 4) *Rain date – May 27
May 30 – Memorial Day Observed – NO SCHOOL
June 10 – Tentative Last Day of School/Move Up Day/4th Grade Clap Out
