RBS Principal’s Notes
September 1, 2017
We’ve had a great opening
to school! Thank you for all of your
support and for sending us such great kids!
Enjoy your long weekend, and we’ll see you on Tuesday, September 5th.
IN THE NEWS:
Infosnap
If you haven’t already, it’s
very important that you complete your Infosnap.
Children will not be able to have their pictures taken or use technology
until it is complete. If you have any
questions about it, please contact our main office.
Buddy Bench
If you were at RBS last
year, you may remember from my Principal's Notes that our school was given
a Buddy Bench for our playground. The concept is simple,
if a child doesn't have anyone to play with at recess, he/she can sit on
the Buddy Bench signaling that he/she is looking for a friend to
play with. Other students can use that as an invitation to ask that child
to play. Teachers have discussed the
Buddy Bench with their classes, so that we’re all using it properly. THIS
VIDEO provides a great explanation of the bench.
Paraprofessional Openings at RBS
If anyone is interested,
or knows of anyone who is interested in becoming a paraprofessional here at
Riddle Brook School, please contact Matt Munsey and he'll be able to provide
you/them with more information. He can be reached at 471-1082 (please hit
0 for Mrs. Gorrie or Mrs. Christensen to transfer you to him) or at munseym@sau25.net.
Harlem Wizards v.
Lurgio Lions Fundraiser - Tickets on Sale Now!
On September 22, at 6:30
PM in the Bedford High School Gymnasium, staff from the Bedford School District
will face-off against the Harlem Wizards basketball team. All funds raised from this event will go
towards extracurricular programs at Lurgio Middle School. Click [HERE]
to watch a video about the event then click [HERE] to buy
your tickets. You won’t want to miss out
on this extraordinary community event!
REMINDERS:
PM Buses
Typically, for the 1st
week and a half or so of school, we call Kindergarten and 1st grade students to
line up for their afternoon buses prior to the older students. Consequently, it
delays the departure of buses about 10-15 minutes. However, it's worth it in
the end as it provides the little ones with a better sense of security and
understanding during this hectic time of the day. We appreciate your
understanding and patience with this!
Principal/Parent Communication
As my primary form of
communication, I will be sending you an email update every week—typically on
Friday afternoon/evening. The email will include action items (highlighted in yellow),
reminders, and other important information.
I will also archive all of my notes on the RBS web page (Principal’s
News).
Drop-Off and Dismissal Procedures
Morning Drop-Off:
When transporting your
child to Riddle Brook School between 7:30 a.m. and 7:50 a.m., you will drop-off
in the oval at the rear entrance of the school. A duty teacher is
available to supervise children at the drop off area beginning at 7:30
a.m. From 7:50 a.m - 8:00 a.m., you will drop off at the main entrance.
I would recommend arriving by 7:50 as often as possible as traffic can
get backed up at the main entrance. If the children arrive late to their
rooms (due to traffic) they will still be marked tardy. The academic day
begins at 8:00 a.m. If you arrive after 8:00 a.m., you must park in
Visitor Parking and accompany your child to the office to sign a clipboard
noting his/her tardiness.
In order to avoid
traffic back up and being marked tardy, the best course of action is to take
the bus or arrive at 7:30 AM.
Afternoon Parent Pick-Up:
Please click on the
following link for Parent Pick-Up procedures:
Automated Attendance Call
Again this year families
in the Bedford School District will receive a phone call confirming their
child's absence via our "School Messenger" system. Once we have taken attendance, a message will
be generated confirming your child's absence. The elementary calls will go out at
approximately 9:30 AM, McKelvie and Lurgio will go out at 10:30
AM and the BHS at 11:00 AM. If
this call comes to you in error, please contact the Main Office so that we can
correct the attendance report.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
September 4 – Labor Day Observance – NO SCHOOL
September 6 – RBS School Pictures
September 8 – All School Meeting (National Anthem) – Staff
& students…please wear red, white and blue.
September 11-13 – RBS Fall Book Fair/Sale
September 13 – RBS Open House:
K-2: 5:30-6:30 PM, 3 &
4: 6:30-7:30 PM
September 27 – PTG Coffee with the Principals (9:30 AM BCTV)
October 4 – PTG New Family Welcome (9:30 AM Bedford Town
Library)
October 6 – Workshop Day (No School for Students)
October 9 – Columbus Day Observance – NO SCHOOL
