November 12, 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:
Toys for Tots at RBS
Ms. Pennington and the RBS Music Department will kick off our annual TOYS FOR TOTS collection starting next week. TOYS FOR TOTS is a well-known charity run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. We will collect toys between the dates of Monday, November 15th and Friday, December 10th. RBS students can deposit new, unwrapped toys in any of our 4 boxes, which are located outside of our music room and in the office hallway. Through our generosity, the holidays will be filled with happiness for children who need our help!
Wheelchair Accessible Parking Spot
It was brought to my attention that people who don’t require a wheelchair are parking in the wheelchair accessible spots in our visitor parking. As a result, our students/families who need to use these particular spaces are not able to use them. Please pay careful attention to the signage and make sure you’re using the appropriate space.
PTG News and Information:
GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER: ONE order only this year (order due date is December 3rd)! We are featuring many local area merchants, along with your favorite national businesses. Purchasing gift cards through the PTG provides support for the Bedford schools at no additional cost to you! To download an order form, please click HERE. For more information about this program click HERE. Happy shopping!
PTG SKI, SKATE & MORE SALE - Saturday, November 20th, 9AM-2PM at BHS:
SAVE on Winter Gear and Clothing: New and used ski equipment, snowboards, skates, winter boots, outerwear and more will be on sale from local area merchants and consignors. More sale information HERE.
SELL Your Winter Gear and Clothing: Turn your outgrown or gently used winter gear and apparel into some cash while also supporting Bedford schools. Visit the PTG website for consignment information and links to register your items. You can drop off your pre-tagged items at the BHS Cafeteria on Friday, November 19th, between 5-8PM. Please note: if you need to print your tags on site at BHS during equipment drop off there will be a $1.00 charge per tag.
VOLUNTEER: Many volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Volunteers can pre-shop Saturday morning (wristband required) before the doors open to the public. This is a great perk to volunteering! Click HERE to get involved.
***Masks are strongly recommended for this event.***
AMAZON SMILE: 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:
Report Cards
In order to access your child’s report card in PowerSchool, please follow THESE DIRECTIONS. (*For Quarter 1, report cards are available for grades 2-4).
If you haven’t already, please schedule a conference with your child’s teacher. It’s so important to hear about your child’s progress as well as ask questions and share important information about your child with his/her teacher.
Morning Drop Off
Over the last couple of weeks, there has been quite a large back up in our drop off line each morning very close to 8:00 AM. Please remember that if a student enters the classroom after 8:00 AM, they will be marked tardy. *This is not the case for bus drop off. Parent drop off typically grows during the winter months, so my best advice would be to arrive at school on the earlier side. Drop off begins at 7:30 AM.
Food Drive – October 18 – November 19
This year more than ever, the Bedford Community Food Pantry is a valuable resource for those in our community who are facing hunger or food insecurity. The Food Pantry is a 501(c)3 organization that is a well-coordinated effort between 5 area churches, local organizations, including the Bedford Lion's Club and the Boy Scouts, and individuals and families in Bedford.
They are always in need of THESE FOOD ITEMS, but any nonperishable food items are welcomed. At RBS, we would like to make a concerted effort to collect these items for our food drive. If you are able to make a donation, I know the Food Pantry would GREATLY appreciate it! We will donate the food items just in time for Thanksgiving.
*Monetary donations are also welcomed in order to purchase food from the NH Food Bank (checks made out to Bedford Community Food Pantry).
Important Dates:
November 20 – PTG Ski & Skate Sale (BHS)
November 24-26– Thanksgiving Break
November 28-December 6 – Happy Hanukkah!
December 3 – Ellis Island Day (Grade 4) *Snow date 12/6
December 8 – Winter Concert (RBS Gym) 6:30 PM *Snow date 12/9
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
