RBS Principal’s Notes
June 8, 2018
IN THE NEWS:
End-of-the-Year Information
PTG News/Information
BEDFORD PTG COLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK THANK YOU - The Bedford PTG Color Blast was an amazing success and we want to extend a huge thank you to all of the participants as well as the many volunteers who made the event outstanding! Check out our FACEBOOK page for some great pictures.
BHS PARKING SPACE RAFFLE! $10 Donation Per Entry. The PTG is raffling off TWO prime guaranteed parking spaces in the top lot for the 2018-2019 school year. You must have a valid license and a vehicle sometime during the 2018-2019 school year to be eligible to WIN! Simply fill out the number of entries you'd like to make and return the form with cash or check payable to “Bedford PTG” to BHS school office by June 13th. Winners will be notified before the end of the year.
*All funds raised through this raffle support programming & events in Bedford schools*
PTG COORDINATOR OPPORTUNITES FOR 2018/19:
Looking for some great opportunities to volunteer next year? The PTG has several district level positions available…
District Gift Wrap Coordinator-Work with PTG VP Fundraising and our current Gift Wrap supplier (Meadow Farms) to set up and organize the fundraiser. Coordinate with school level coordinators the distribution, collection and processing of order forms.
Program Research Coordinator-Help the PTG find new educational and enriching programs to bring into our schools. PTG funds author visits, artists, singers, performance groups, animal encounters and so much more. We are always looking for new ideas to possibly bring to our schools and students. We are looking for someone to help us research and find these exciting opportunities.
Elementary Level Opportunities Reaching Kids (O.R.K.) Coordinator -Responsible for coordinating the O.R.K. programming (such as Eyes On Owls, Tanglewood Marionettes & Bat Presentations) at Memorial, Peter Woodbury, AND Riddle Brook elementary schools. Track programing and budget, ensure payment delivery, and communicate within and between all 3 elementary schools.
District Book Fair Coordinator - Work with school level coordinators and Scholastic to organize the Spring book fair. Keep school coordinators informed of budgets and other book fair details. Assist with book fair deposits to bank. Prior book fair experience helpful but not necessary.
If you are interested in any of these roles or would like more information please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com
YEAR IN REIVEW WITH SUPERINTENDENT MCGEE - If you were not able to attend our Year in Review with Superintendent McGee, you can watch the presentation by following this link Bedford PTG Meeting with Chip McGee, Superintendent of Schools 5-30-18
PTG THANK YOU…As we close out another school year, the Bedford PTG would like to extend our appreciation and thanks to all of our volunteers who selflessly give their time, talents and donations to support our events throughout the school year. It is due to our amazing volunteers that we can provide so many enriching programs to Bedford students.
Bedford Police Department Open House
Please click HERE for information.
REMINDERS:
RBS Garden (A Message from Mrs. Parker)
Have you noticed the six raised garden beds growing behind our school? We’ve been busy building them and planting them in the fenced-in space out back during the past month. Hopefully, this summer we’ll have a variety of vegetables growing there. So far, we’ve planted organic vegetables such as beans, carrots, corn, cucumbers, lettuce, onions, peas, potatoes, spinach, squash, and swiss chard. As members of the Riddle Brook Community, we want you to know that you can come check out the garden and pick available veggies any time you are in the schoolyard this summer. Enjoy!
5th Grade Band Information and Sign Up
If you missed the McKelvie Band Information Night on Wednesday, May 23rd, please click here to view the information and the sign up form. Please email Christa Wickham at wickhamc@sau25.net with any questions.
BHS Girls’ Basketball Clinic
The BHS girls’ basketball team will be hosting a series of skills clinics on Thursday evenings in July. (The first one is actually on June 28th.) The clinics are for any girls entering 3rd through 9th grade and no basketball experience is required. Please see THIS FLYER for more information.
K & 1 Registration
As a reminder, if you (or someone you know) have incoming kindergarten or grade 1 students for the 2018/19 school year, please come into the school to register them ASAP.
Summer Skills Math Books
Summer is almost here! If you would like to order a Summer Skills Math Sharpener workbook for your child, please click HERE, then click on the “Parent Info.” tab. 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.
Now Accepting Bedford School District “HALL of FAME” Nominations
The Bedford School District has been recognized as one of the most exceptional school districts in the state. This recognition and distinction would not be possible without the many citizens, educators, students and volunteers that over the years have built, maintained and enhanced the mission and the values of our school district. We invite you to nominate individuals who exemplify the spirit of our district along with those who have gone above and beyond in making Bedford an extraordinary school district in all aspects. Please go to the Bedford Hall of Fame link here found on the BHS homepage for details and nominate someone who should be recognized for their contributions! Nominations for this year’s class will be accepted through July 15, 2018.
Our inaugural class of 2017 included:
William Greiner
Dennis Pope
Anne Remus
Tim Mayes
William Whitmore
Susan Mullen
Special Education Parent Involvement Survey 2018
Do you have a student with an IEP? If so, please complete the New Hampshire Department of Education’s annual Parent Involvement survey. Paper copies are in the mail to you, or you can complete the survey at www.NHParent.com by June 15, 2018. Please share your feedback! Your responses help us continue to improve. Thank you for your time and participation!
Do you have a student with an IEP? If so, please complete the New Hampshire Department of Education’s annual Parent Involvement survey. Paper copies are in the mail to you, or you can complete the survey at www.NHParent.com by June 15, 2018. Please share your feedback! Your responses help us continue to improve. Thank you for your time and participation!
2018/19 School Calendar
The school calendar for next year can be found HERE.
Counselor’s Corner
We’re excited to announce that we now have a Counselor’s Corner on our school’s website. In this site you are able to learn more about the RBS Guidance Program as well as access a variety of resources. You can find it under Staff Directory > Specialists. I’ve included it HERE as well.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
June 8 – McKelvie Staff to Visit Grade 4 Students
June 11 – 4th Grade Talent Show (8:15 AM 4th Grade Parents Welcome!)
June 13 – Senior Clap Out
June 19 – Kindergarten Recognition Day
June 20 – Last Day of School/4th Grade Clap Out/Move Up Day (Dismissal at 12:20 PM)
