Friday, November 9, 2018

November 9, 2018


RBS Principal’s Notes
November 9, 2018

I hope everyone has a great Veterans Day weekend, and we will see you on Tuesday.  On behalf of RBS, I want to thank all of our military families for your service.  We are so grateful for your selflessness, bravery and sacrifice.

IN THE NEWS:
Report Cards – Available Today at 2:45 PM
As an FYI to our new parents and a reminder to our returning parents:
Student report cards are available online only in the PowerSchool Parent Access Portal.  To access your child's report card online, log into the PowerSchool Parent Portal and you will see a Report Cards icon in the left hand pane.  When you click on this icon your child's report card will appear on the screen.  You can scroll to see the entire report card and choose to print it, if you'd like.  Anytime you click on the Report Cards icon, the most recent report card will generate.  Quarter 1 report cards will be available to view on Friday, November 9th at 2:30 PM.

RBS Clothing
You can order Riddle Brook School clothing online!  Please go to www.bedfordwear.com.   Click on Schools in the menu bar, and select Riddle Brook School.  An order typically takes 7-10 business days to be delivered.  You can order in a variety of colors and styles.  We have a few samples hanging in the office area so you can get an idea of what is offered.  Also, there is a size chart on the website for your reference.  10% of profits come back to the school.

Box Top Winners
Top Earning Class:  Mrs. Brennan with almost 500 box tops!

Most Box Tops Submitted:  Diego Denoya from Mrs. Blaine’s class with almost 300 box tops! 

Overall we earned $731 with this submission.  Great job RBS!

PTG News and Information
BEDFORD PTG SKI, SKATE, & MORE SALE  - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH!
Save​ ​​on​ ​new​ ​and​ ​used​ ​winter​ ​sports​ ​equipment​ ​&​ ​apparel! Our annual SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE will take place on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 9AM - 2PM at Bedford High School. Whether you are in the market for ski equipment, snowboards, hockey gear, or winter outerwear, this sale provides a cost-effective opportunity to outfit you and your family for the upcoming winter season! 
Got winter gear and clothing to sell…visit the PTG Website  for consignment information. You can drop off your pre-tagged items at the BHS Gymnasium on Friday, November 16, 2018 between 5PM – 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

Bake Sale: Interested in donating an item (homemade or store bought) for the Bake Sale?  Please click  HERE  

CARDIGAN CORNER at SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE! New this year, the PTG is excited to offer Cardigan Corner at the Ski, Skate and More Sale. For families whose kids have conquered Lurgio’s Mt. Cardigan  experience as part of the RAL 8th grade environmental unit of study and have gear to consign, or for those looking for a good deal on quality used items for the upcoming adventure…Cardigan Corner is for you!

GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER – ORDERS DUE November 28 - A gift card is the perfect gift for any occasion! Purchasing gift cards through the PTG provides support for the Bedford Schools with no additional cost to you! Final order due date is  Wednesday, November 28th.  To download an order form, please click here…Gift Card Order Form. For more information about this program, click here… Gift Card Program. HAPPY SHOPPING!

COLOR BLAST FUN RUN OPPORTUNITY: It’s not too late to get involved with planning this colorful community event. Our first planning meeting will be Thursday, November 29th, 9:15am at the Town library (Richmond meeting room). Please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com for more information, or simply join us on the 29th.

AMAZON SMILE!  Did you know that every time you buy on Amazon, you can support the Bedford PTG?  Simply visit AmazonSmile and select “Bedford NH PTG” as the organization that you’d like to support.  Now, every time you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a percentage to the Bedford PTG.  Thank you for your support.

STAY CONNECTED to PTG: Please visit our PTG WEBSITE, “like” our  FACEBOOK PAGE, check us out on Instagram (bedfordPTG) and Twitter (@Bedfordptg) to see all the exciting things happening at our schools. Thank you for your support!

REMINDERS:
Mr. Paul
As some of you may know, Mr. Paul is out on medical leave for approximately 8 weeks.  A fourth grade student and his family have decorated and donated boxes for students and families to drop off well wishes.  We have a box in our library hallway for students and classes to drop off cards during the day, and another box in our main office for parents to drop off cards, gifts, etc. in a more secure location.  I know Mr. Paul appreciates the outpouring of support that he has received so far from our staff and families!

Food Drive – October 22 – November 16
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.  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! 

*Donations of cash are also welcomed in order to purchase food from the NH Food Bank (checks made out to Bedford Community Food Pantry). 

On Tuesday, November 20th the boxes will be donated as a contribution from the Riddle Brook School community.  Therefore, we will need all donations by Friday, November 16th.  Our Principal’s Advisory Group will be organizing and packing the donations on Monday, November 19th.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
November 12 – Veterans Day Observance – NO SCHOOL
November 17 – PTG Ski and Skate Sale
November 21-23 – Thanksgiving Break
December 2-10 – Happy Hanukkah!
December 7 – Ellis Island (snow date 12/10)
December 12 – RBS Winter Concert – 6:30 PM RBS Gymnasium (snow date 12/19)
December 24 - January 1 – Holiday Recess
December 25 – Merry Christmas!





Friday, November 2, 2018

November 2, 2018


RBS Principal’s Notes
November 2, 2018

The kids and staff had a WONDERFUL time at our Halloween Parade, and everyone looked GREAT!  Please take a look HERE.

IN THE NEWS:
RBS Directory Cover Contest Winners
We had some great submissions this year for our annual RBS Directory Cover Contest!  Thank you to all of the students who participated.  We certainly have some talented kids in our school!  Congratulations to our winners:
Front Cover – Addie Wallat (Mr. Halloran’s class)

Back Cover – Taylor Wydom (Mrs. Brennan’s class)

Raffle Winners
This week’s Calendar Raffle winners:
Monday, October 29th – Liliana Denoya (sold by Diego Denoya) – $50 to Marshall’s
Tuesday, October 30th – Oliver Bond (sold to himself) - $50 to Dunkin’ Donuts
Wednesday, October 31st – Tim Gilbert (sold by Cole Pidgeon) - $50 to Target
Thursday, November 1st – Tatiana Smorodinska (sold by Margarita Apidonidze)– $50 to Whole Foods
Friday, November 2nd – Michelle Labbe (sold by Makayla Labbe) – $50 to Chipotle

PTG News and Information
GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER – ORDERS DUE November 28 - A gift card is the perfect gift for any occasion! Purchasing gift cards through the PTG provides support for the Bedford schools with no additional cost to you! Final order due date is  Wednesday, November 28th.  To download an order form please click here…Gift Card Order Form. For more information about this program, click here… Gift Card Program. HAPPY SHOPPING!

BEDFORD PTG SKI, SKATE, & MORE SALE! –
Save​ ​​on​ ​new​ ​and​ ​used​ ​winter​ ​sports​ ​equipment​ ​&​ ​apparel! Our annual SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE will take place on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 9AM - 2PM at Bedford High School. Whether you are in the market for ski equipment, snowboards, hockey gear, or winter outerwear, this sale provides a cost-effective opportunity to outfit you and your family for the upcoming winter season!
Got winter gear and clothing to sell…visit PTG Website  for consignment information. You can drop off your pre-tagged items at the BHS Gymnasium on Friday, November 16, 2018 between 5PM – 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. Click  HERE  get involved
Bake Sale: Interested in donated an item (homemade or store bought) for the Bake Sale click  HERE  

CARDIGAN CORNER at SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE! New this year the PTG is excited to offer Cardigan Corner at the Ski, Skate and More Sale. For families whose kids have conquered Lurgio’s Mt. Cardigan  experience as part of the RAL 8th grade environmental unit of study and have gear to consign, or for those looking for a good deal on quality used items for the upcoming adventure…Cardigan Corner is for you!

STAND BY ME COMMITTEE KICK OFF:  PTG is proud to sponsor Stand By Me, a day-long event for all 7th grade students and their parents. This event will have its first planning meeting on Thursday, November 8th at 9:30 a.m. at Lurgio Middle school. If you are interested in finding out more about Stand By Me or would like to join the event planning committee, email Beth Fitzgerald at fitzgeraldb@bedfordnhk12.net or simply join the meeting on 11/8. You do NOT need to have a 7th grader to participate on the committee or as a volunteer for the event.

AMAZON SMILE!  Did you know that every time you buy on Amazon, you can support the Bedford PTG?  Simply visit AmazonSmile and select “Bedford NH PTG” as the organization that you’d like to support.  Now, every time you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a percentage to the Bedford PTG.  Thank you for your support.

STAY CONNECTED to PTG: Please visit our PTG WEBSITE, “like” our  FACEBOOK PAGE, check us out on Instagram (bedfordPTG) and Twitter (@Bedfordptg) to see all the exciting things happening at our schools. Thank you for your support!

REMINDERS:
Report Cards
As an FYI to our new parents and a reminder to our returning parents:
Student report cards are available online only in the PowerSchool Parent Access Portal.  To access your child's report card online, log into the PowerSchool Parent Portal and you will see a Report Cards icon in the left hand pane.  When you click on this icon your child's report card will appear on the screen.  You can scroll to see the entire report card and choose to print it, if you'd like.  Anytime you click on the Report Cards icon, the most recent report card will generate.  Quarter 1 report cards will be available to view on Friday, November 9th at 2:30 PM.

Mr. Paul
As some of you may know, Mr. Paul is out on medical leave for approximately 8 weeks.  A fourth grade student and his family have decorated and donated boxes for students and families to drop off well wishes.  We have a box in our library hallway for students and classes to drop off cards during the day, and another box in our main office for parents to drop off cards, gifts, etc. in a more secure location.  I know Mr. Paul appreciates the outpouring of support that he has received so far from our staff and families!

Food Drive – October 22 – November 16
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.  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! 

*Donations of cash are also welcomed in order to purchase food from the NH Food Bank (checks made out to Bedford Community Food Pantry). 

On Tuesday, November 20th the boxes will be donated as a contribution from the Riddle Brook School community.  Therefore, we will need all donations by Friday, November 16th.  Our Principal’s Advisory Group will be organizing and packing the donations on Monday, November 19th.

BHS Krispy Kreme PROM Fundraiser
To pre-order a box (a dozen) of Krispy Kreme donuts, please click on THIS LINK.
  • A box is $10.00.
  • Donuts can be picked up on November 6th, election day, when you come to vote, 7 am-7pm.
  • Online payment is available through “Send Money to School.” Cash and checks are accepted also.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
November 4 – End of Daylight Saving Time (“Fall Back” – Set clocks back 1 hour.)
November 6 – Workshop Day/Election Day – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
November 9 – Report Cards Released on Power School (2:30 PM)
November 12 – Veterans’ Day Observance – NO SCHOOL
November 17 – PTG Ski and Skate Sale
November 21-23 – Thanksgiving Break
December 2-10 – Happy Hanukkah!
December 7 – Ellis Island (snow date 12/10)
December 12 – RBS Winter Concert – 6:30 PM RBS Gymnasium (snow date 12/19)
December 24 - January 1 – Holiday Recess
December 25 – Merry Christmas!