November 5, 2021

November 5, 2021

Reminder…we do not have school on Thursday, November 11th in observance of Veterans’ Day.  On behalf of RBS, I want to thank all of our military families for their service.  We are so grateful for your selflessness, bravery and sacrifice.

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:

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.  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.

PTG News and Information:

UPCOMING: ANNUAL PTG GIFT CARD PROGRAM: Ready to get a head start on holiday shopping? For every gift card you buy through the PTG’s Gift Card program, a percentage of the purchase price will be donated to our schools! We are featuring local area merchants, along with your favorite national businesses. Ordering details coming soon.

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.

 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!

 THE BEDFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT HAS OPEN FOOD SERVICE POSITIONS: Looking for a way to be involved in the schools? The Bedford School District has open food service positions. Free professional training, a chance to work alongside dedicated staff and opportunity for advancement. Please consider applying. If you have any questions, contact Emily Murphy, Director of School Nutrition.

Reminders:

International Travel Reminder

As you begin to plan for Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season, please keep in mind the NH DHHS Travel Guidance for international travel, which the Bedford School District is following.  Traveling outside of the country (including Canada--unless “essential,” which is defined in the document) requires quarantining for unvaccinated people (10 days with the option of testing out on days 6-7 of quarantine) upon arrival back in this country.  Please contact our nurse, Michele Ouellette, if you have any specific questions.

 

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 5 – Report Cards Released (Grades 2-4)

November 11 – Veterans’ Day Observance – NO SCHOOL

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

October 29, 2021

October 29, 2021

The kids and staff had a WONDERFUL time at our Halloween Parade, and everyone looked GREAT!  It’s nice that the weather cooperated and that we were, once again, able to offer this fun event to our students!

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:

Navigating ParentSquare on a Smartphone

Please click HERE for a brief tutorial on how to use the ParentSquare app on your phone.

RBS Picture Retake Day--Wednesday, November 3rd

Picture Retake Day at RBS is Wednesday, November 3rd.  If your child is new or you would like your child to have a retake, please see THIS FLYER for information.  For retakes, please send the original picture package back with your child that day.  If you have any questions, please call the main office.

Parent Pick Up Name Cards

Staff members who do parent pick up duty are indicating that many families no longer have their large name tags in their passenger side windows.  Because of this, duty people can’t tell which student(s) they need to call.  Next week, duty people will be handing out card stock for families who need them.

Raffle Winners

This week’s Calendar Raffle winners:

Monday, October 25 – Len Evansic (sold by LJ Evansic) – $50 to Barnes & Noble

Tuesday, October 26 – Jessica Welch (sold by Summer Welch) – $50 to Lowe’s

Wednesday, October 27 – Carrie Badger (sold by Cora Badger )– $50 to Target

Thursday, October 28 – Ann Edwards (sold by Elliott Edwards) – $50 to Bed, Bath & Beyond

Friday, October 29 – Pooja Cheema (sold by Dhiya Cheema) – $50 to Amazon

PTG News and Information:

Save On New And Used Winter Sports Equipment & Apparel! 

The PTG’s annual SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE will take place on Saturday, November 20, 2021 from 9AM - 2PM at the Bedford High School Gymnasium. New and used ski equipment, snowboards, winter boots, outerwear and more will be on sale from local area merchants and consignor families. This sale provides a cost-effective opportunity to outfit you and your family for the upcoming winter season! Sell Your Gear And Clothing: Turn your outgrown or gently used winter gear and apparel into some cash while also supporting Bedford schools. VisitPTG Website for consignment information. Links are now live! You can drop off your pre-tagged items at the BHS Cafeteria on Friday, November 19th, 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.

Stay Connected to the 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 5th at 2:45 PM.  For quarter 1, report cards are issued in grades 2-4 only.  Grade 1 will receive report cards in quarter 2.

Trick-or-Treating in Bedford

Trick-or-Treating in Bedford is on Halloween evening between 6:00 – 8:00 PM.  Have fun and stay safe!  

Red Ribbon Week

From October 23-31, schools all around the nation will observe Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Week is dedicated to drug prevention.  However, at Riddle Brook we are going to take this opportunity to teach students the benefits of building lifelong healthy habits. We will focus on eating healthy, staying active, managing stress, and unplugging (or at least cutting back on technology use).

 

During the week of October 25th, as part of Morning Announcements each day, we will start off by talking about a different healthy habit and challenging the students to engage in that habit. Some teachers may also choose to expand on the daily announcement by incorporating it into their day.

International Travel Reminder

As you begin to plan for Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season, please keep in mind the NH DHHS Travel Guidance for international travel, which the Bedford School District is following.  Traveling outside of the country (including Canada--unless “essential,” which is defined in the document) requires quarantining for unvaccinated people (10 days with the option of testing out on days 6-7 of quarantine) upon arrival back in this country.  Please contact our nurse, Michele Ouellette, if you have any specific questions.

 

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). 

 

Families in Need (A note from our School Counselor, Mrs. Blaine)

If your family or someone you know needs support during the holidays, we are here to help.  Please click HERE for more information from Mrs. Blaine.

Important Dates:

October 29 – End of Quarter 1

October 31 – Happy Halloween!

November 3 – RBS Picture Retake Day

November 5 – Report Cards Released (Grades 2-4)

November 11 – Veterans’ Day Observance – NO SCHOOL

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

October 22, 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:

Harvest Festival

It was wonderful to be able to have our annual Harvest Festival once again this year, and it was a great success!  Thank you for participating and supporting our school.  It was a fun day for the Riddle Brook School Community!  Contest winner information:

Chili Contest Winners:

Best Overall:  Carleen Winn’s “Winners Circle Chili”

Spiciest:  Molly McCarthy’s “Gilley’s Chili”

Most Original:  Libby Woodhead’s “Mike’s Fall Festival Chili”

Most Kid Friendly:  Kate Brennan’s “Dan’s World Famous Chili”

 

In case you’re interested, HERE are the recipes.

 

Calendar Contest Grand Prize ($500) – Giorgi Sirbiladze (sold by Matthew Sirbiladze)

 

Harvest Hustle

K-2:

1st Place:  Joshua Hiers (Mrs. Fay)

2nd Place:  Lachlan Bekar (Mrs. Ortakales)

3rd Place (tie):  Jack Petersen (Ms. Beatty) & Brody Casey (Mrs. Fay)

3 & 4:

1st Place:  Connor Galvin (Mrs. Chapman)

2nd Place:  Tori Allain (Mrs. Dearborn)

3rd Place (tie):  Griffin Earley (Mrs. Chapman) & Aiden Bleakley (Mrs. Fraser)

 

Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Most Creative:  “Dunkin’ Pumpkins” by Samantha Lenti (Mrs. Dufour)

Spookiest:  “Lyla” by Paige Dusaitis (Mrs. Fraser)

Scariest:  “‘Gourd’geous” by Sadie Milnes (Mrs. Dufour)

Raffle Winners

This week’s Calendar Raffle winners:

Monday, October 18 – Nathaniel Koo (sold by Vera Koo) – $50 to Amazon

Tuesday, October 19 –  Carrie Badger (sold by Cora Badger) – $50 to Target

Wednesday, October 20 – Leon & Nadia Oxman (sold by Margaux Oxman) – $50 to Lowe’s

Thursday, October 21 – Sarah Prinches  (sold by Rowan Bargiel) – $50 to Barnes & Noble

Friday, October 22 – Vincent Lewis  (sold by Maeve Lewis) – $50 to Bed, Bath & Beyond

 

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 5th at 2:45 PM.  For quarter 1, report cards are issued in grades 2-4 only.  Grade 1 will receive report cards in quarter 2.

 

Trick-or-Treating in Bedford

Trick-or-Treating in Bedford is on Halloween evening between 6:00 – 8:00 PM.  Have fun and stay safe!  

Red Ribbon Week

From October 23-31, schools all around the nation will observe Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Week is dedicated to drug prevention.  However, at Riddle Brook we are going to take this opportunity to teach students the benefits of building lifelong healthy habits. We will focus on eating healthy, staying active, managing stress, and unplugging (or at least cutting back on technology use).

 

During the week of October 25th, as part of Morning Announcements each day, we will start off by talking about a different healthy habit and challenging the students to engage in that habit. Some teachers may also choose to expand on the daily announcement by incorporating it into their day.

PTG News and Information:

BEDFORD PTG SKI, SKATE, & MORE SALE  - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH!

Save on new and used winter sports equipment & apparel! Our annual SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE will take place on Saturday, November 20, 2021 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! 

Consignors: Links are now open on the PTG Website to register as a New Consignor or to consign items as a returning consignor. You can drop off your pre-tagged items at the BHS Gymnasium on Friday, November 19, 2021 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 the Ski & Skate Sale a success. Volunteers can pre-shop Saturday morning (wristband required) before the doors open to the public. This is a great perk to volunteering! Please sign up HERE. 

 STAY CONNECTED to PTG: Please visit ourPTG 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!

MEADOW FARMS GIFTS, WRAP AND MORE: Bringing you quality gift wrap, unique gifts, home & kitchen items, gourmet food, Kringle Candles and more. Our GIFTS, WRAP, AND MORE fundraiser deadline for orders is October 22nd!

Online ordering only this year. 40% of sales goes back to our schools and orders ship directly to home! Students in elementary schools who sell at least 5 items earn a coupon for a free ice cream at Inside Scoop.Families, students and staff at McKelvie, RAL and BHS can order HERE. 40% of profits goes directly back to our schools!

Reminders:

International Travel Reminder

As you begin to plan for Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season, please keep in mind the NH DHHS Travel Guidance for international travel, which the Bedford School District is following.  Traveling outside of the country (including Canada--unless “essential,” which is defined in the document) requires quarantining for unvaccinated people (10 days with the option of testing out on days 6-7 of quarantine) upon arrival back in this country.  Please contact our nurse, Michele Ouellette, if you have any specific questions.

 

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). 

 

Families in Need (A note from our School Counselor, Mrs. Blaine)

If your family or someone you know needs support during the holidays, we are here to help.  Please click HERE for more information from Mrs. Blaine.

Harvest Festival Raffle Calendar

Information about our annual calendar raffle can be found HERE.  The grand prize ($500) will be drawn the day of the Harvest Festival--October 16th (you don't have to be present to win), but the raffle will continue each weekday through Friday, October 29th.

Pats Peak Learn to Ski and Ride Program 

Sign-up for this year's Learn to Ski and Ride program (LTSR) at Pats Peak! This 5 week learn to ski or snowboard program is open to students in grades 1-8. This runs Fridays, January 7, 14, 21, 28 and February 4th.  There are 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM lesson times available, or if you have an experienced skier/boarder, they can opt to just do the lift ticket. Rentals are available for an additional cost. Parents are responsible for their children, and for transportation to and from the mountain as this is not a school-sponsored activity. If you would like to be able to ski with your child(ren) be sure to add the package to your cart prior to checkout. If you would like to chaperone please reach out to one of the coordinators (information listed below).  

To sign up :    https://www.patspeak.com/Lessons-Rentals/Learn-to-Ski-Ride-Program.aspx

You will be promoted to enter an “Access Code”-

3:30 PM Lesson: bedford3302022

4:30 PM Lesson: bedford4302022

Registration is now open and will close on December 3rd, 2021. Please contact Lindsey Maye at Lindsey.Maye@yahoo.com, Doria Aronson doria.aronson@gmail.com or Wendy Carpenter wendy@littlecreekmaplefarm.com with any questions.  Visit the Bedford NH Pats Peak Ski and Ride 2022  facebook page for more information.

Important Dates:

October 29 – End of Quarter 1

October 29 – RBS Halloween Parade

October 31 – Happy Halloween!

November 3 – RBS Picture Retake Day

November 5 – Report Cards Released (Grades 2-4)

November 11 – Veterans’ Day Observance – NO SCHOOL

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

October 15, 2021

Please join us tomorrow anytime from 1:00-3:00 PM for our Harvest Festival. Although there is rain in the forecast, it looks like the hours of our event will avoid the rain!  If we do need to cancel due to ​weather, I will send out a note through ParentSquare.

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:

Reminder...International Travel Protocol (Including Canada)

As you begin to plan for Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season, please keep in mind the NH DHHS Travel Guidance for international travel, which the Bedford School District is following.  Traveling outside of the country (including Canada--unless “essential,” which is defined in the document) requires quarantining for unvaccinated people (10 days with the option of testing out on days 6-7 of quarantine) upon arrival back in this country.  Please contact our nurse, Michele Ouellette, if you have any specific questions.

Raffle Winners

This week’s Calendar Raffle winners:

Monday, October 11 – Elise Carey (sold by Elise Carey) – $50 to Barnes & Noble

Tuesday, October 12 –   Thomas & Melora Collette (sold by Eleanor Summers ) – $50 to Lowe’s

Wednesday, October 13 – Jessica Severance (sold by Briggs Severance)– $50 to Target

Thursday, October 14 – Dawn Gibson  (sold by Shelby Gibson) – $50 to Bed, Bath & Beyond

Friday, October 15 – Tom Dalrymple  (sold by Thomas Kaffel) – $50 to Amazon

Families in Need (A note from our School Counselor, Mrs. Blaine)

If your family or someone you know needs support during the holidays, we are here to help.  Please click HERE for more information from Mrs. Blaine.

 

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). 

PTG News and Information:

MEADOW FARMS GIFTS, WRAP AND MORE: Bringing you quality gift wrap, unique gifts, home & kitchen items, gourmet food, Kringle Candles and more. Our popular  GIFTS, WRAP, AND MORE  fundraiser is happening now and runs until October 22nd.  Online ordering only this year. 40% of sales goes back to our schools and orders ship directly to home! Students in elementary schools who sell at least 5 items earn a coupon for a free ice cream at Inside Scoop.Families, students and staff at McKelvie, RAL and BHS can order HERE. 40% of profits goes directly back to our schools! 

 

BEDFORD PTG SKI, SKATE, & MORE SALE  - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH!

Save on new and used winter sports equipment & apparel! Our annual SKI, SKATE and MORE SALE will take place on Saturday, November 20, 2021 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. Consignment Registration opens NEXT Friday, on October 22nd. You can drop off your pre-tagged items at the BHS Gymnasium on Friday, November 19, 2021 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! Be on the lookout for the Volunteer Sign-Up soon.

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:

Harvest Festival Raffle Calendar

Information about our annual calendar raffle can be found HERE.  The grand prize ($500) will be drawn the day of the Harvest Festival--October 16th (you don't have to be present to win), but the raffle will continue each weekday through Friday, October 29th.

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Pats Peak Learn to Ski and Ride Program 

Sign-up for this year's Learn to Ski and Ride program (LTSR) at Pats Peak! This 5 week learn to ski or snowboard program is open to students in grades 1-8. This runs Fridays, January 7, 14, 21, 28 and February 4th.  There are 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM lesson times available, or if you have an experienced skier/boarder, they can opt to just do the lift ticket. Rentals are available for an additional cost. Parents are responsible for their children, and for transportation to and from the mountain as this is not a school-sponsored activity. If you would like to be able to ski with your child(ren) be sure to add the package to your cart prior to checkout. If you would like to chaperone please reach out to one of the coordinators (information listed below).  

To sign up :    https://www.patspeak.com/Lessons-Rentals/Learn-to-Ski-Ride-Program.aspx

You will be promoted to enter an “Access Code”-

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Registration is now open and will close on December 3rd, 2021. Please contact Lindsey Maye at Lindsey.Maye@yahoo.com, Doria Aronson doria.aronson@gmail.com or Wendy Carpenter wendy@littlecreekmaplefarm.com with any questions.  Visit the Bedford NH Pats Peak Ski and Ride 2022  facebook page for more information.

Important Dates:

October 16 – RBS Harvest Festival (1-3 PM)

October 29 – End of Quarter 1

October 29 – RBS Halloween Parade

October 31 – Happy Halloween!

November 3 – RBS Picture Retake Day

November 5 – Report Cards Released (Grades 2-4)

November 11 – Veterans’ Day Observance – NO SCHOOL

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

October 8, 2021

 RBS Principal’s Notes

October 8, 2021

Reminder…Monday is Columbus Day Observance, and Tuesday is a district Workshop Day.  Enjoy your extra long weekend, and we’ll see you on Wednesday!

If your child is diagnosed with Covid over the long weekend, please use the form below to report it.  

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:

Raffle Winners

This week’s Calendar Raffle winners:

Monday, October 4 –  Mike Burnett (sold by Luke Burnett) – $50 to Amazon

Tuesday, October 5 –  Sarah Stillwell (sold by Ethan Brelsford) – $50 to Target

Wednesday, October 6 –  Kimberly Blanchfield (sold by Brooklyn Milillo)– $50 to Lowe’s

Thursday, October 7 –  Charlotte Stead (sold by Charlotte Stead) – $50 to Barnes & Noble

Friday, October 8 –  Sarah Pinches (sold by Rowan Bargiel) – $50 to Bed, Bath & Beyond

A Message from Mrs. Read (Art Teacher)

Mrs. Read would like to congratulate the following artists whose work was shown at the Deerfield Fair this past weekend!

1st graders:  Sadie M., Alexander L., Cameron B., and Olivia D.

2nd graders:  Gwen B., Isla F., Ashly S.and Amelia G., And Ashley S.

3rd graders:  Carly E., Oliver Z., Jacob R., and Eve R.

4th graders:  Connor T., Audrey C., Kallan H., Dorothy A., Addyson B., Nyah C., and Riley B.

Harvest Festival Raffle Calendar

Information about our annual calendar raffle can be found HERE.  The grand prize ($500) will be drawn the day of the Harvest Festival--October 16th (you don't have to be present to win), but the raffle will continue each weekday through Friday, October 29th.

Pats Peak Learn to Ski and Ride Program 

Sign-up for this year's Learn to Ski and Ride program (LTSR) at Pats Peak! This 5 week learn to ski or snowboard program is open to students in grades 1-8. This runs Fridays, January 7, 14, 21, 28 and February 4th.  There are 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM lesson times available, or if you have an experienced skier/boarder, they can opt to just do the lift ticket. Rentals are available for an additional cost. Parents are responsible for their children, and for transportation to and from the mountain as this is not a school-sponsored activity. If you would like to be able to ski with your child(ren) be sure to add the package to your cart prior to checkout. If you would like to chaperone please reach out to one of the coordinators (information listed below).  

To sign up :    https://www.patspeak.com/Lessons-Rentals/Learn-to-Ski-Ride-Program.aspx

You will be promoted to enter an “Access Code”-

3:30 PM Lesson: bedford3302022

4:30 PM Lesson: bedford4302022

Registration is now open and will close on December 3rd, 2021. Please contact Lindsey Maye at Lindsey.Maye@yahoo.com, Doria Aronson doria.aronson@gmail.com or Wendy Carpenter wendy@littlecreekmaplefarm.com with any questions.  Visit the Bedford NH Pats Peak Ski and Ride 2022  facebook page for more information.

Girl Scouts

Please click HERE for information on Girl Scouts.

PTG News and Information:

Through Donations and Fundraisers the PTG helps fund…

For our Students…Author Visits, Science Programs, Musical Performers and much more.

For our Community…Principals’ Winter Reading Night, Museum of Science pass (held at the Town Library) and many other community focused events. 

For our Staff…Staff Appreciation, Library Donations, Nurses Office Donations and more.

We couldn’t do it without your continued support. Please consider making a donation to the PTG either via the PayPal link HERE or send in a check payable to Bedford PTG in the support envelopes that have been sent home (K-8) or an envelope labeled with your name and email address (turn into your child’s school or mail to PO Box 10077 Bedford, NH). 100% of your donation through the Support Drive goes directly to the schools and students of Bedford.

MEADOW FARMS GIFTS, WRAP AND MORE: Bringing you quality gift wrap, unique gifts, home & kitchen items, gourmet food, Kringle Candles and more. Our popular  GIFTS, WRAP, AND MORE  fundraiser is just around the corner. Brochures will be coming home with elementary students TODAY, October 8th. Families, students, and staff at McKelvie, RAL and BHS can order HERE. Online ordering only this year. 40% of sales goes back to our schools and orders ship directly to home! Students in elementary schools who sell at least 5 items earn a coupon for a free ice cream at Inside Scoop. Sale runs from October 8-22.

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!

BOX TOPS: Did you know that the Box Top Program is still around?

Did you know that the Box Top Program is now digital  and has been for the past few years? Well, it is and I would like to invite you to participate in a fairly easy fundraising

program for your school. Visit your app store and download the Box Tops for Education app. Set yourself up as a user and select your school. It is that easy!

Please review THIS FLYER for more information.

Here are the standings between the schools as of 10/4:

Peter Woodbury is in the lead at $32.60

Memorial is in a close 2nd at $27.90

McKelvie is in 3rd position at $25.30

RBS is currently at $7.70

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.

Reminders:

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Cold Weather Clothes

The cool fall mornings are upon us!  Please remind your children that they need to keep the chilly temperatures in mind when dressing for school in the morning.  Layers are always a good idea this time of year.

Bus Delays

As many of you have noticed, our bus company is experiencing a shortage of drivers and subs this year. As a result, some of our runs have been running 15 or so minutes behind on the days there is a shortage.  Once I’m informed of the delay in the morning, I have been sending a message (text and email) to families informing them of the delay.  I will continue to do that moving forward.  Students on those buses will not be marked tardy if they arrive after 8:00 AM.  I know it can be frustrating and put a wrench in your morning plans, but the bus company is doing their best to accommodate all of their routes.  Thank you for your patience!

Counselor’s Corner

Mrs. Blaine began her class lessons this month. She is focusing on feelings and emotions in each grade level.  Below, please find the books she is reading and associated activities:

Kindergarten and Grade 1:  The Color Monster by Anna Llenas.  She will be playing “Name that Emotion!” with the students. At the end of the lesson everybody will get a poster of emotion emojis to take home. 

Grade 2:  A Little Scribble Spot by Diane Adler.  She will be teaching about the Zones of Regulation. Each student will create their own scribble spot and rainbow spot as they learn to sort and name their emotions. At the end of the lesson each 2nd grade student will get their own Spot of Emotions Poster to take home. 

Grades 3 & 4:  The Way I Feel by Janan Cain. The third graders will review the Zones of Regulation. Mrs. Blaine will show the class cards with pictures of children on them. The class will work together to sort the cards into the correct zone. They will also have an opportunity to complete a “How Am I Feeling Zone Worksheet.” Every third grader will take home a Zones of Regulation poster.  The fourth graders will  watch a video called “Why Do We Lose Control of Our Emotions?”  They will learn about the parts of their brain that control  emotions. At the end of the lesson each student will take home a Brain Pictograph that highlights brain function.

Important Dates:

October 11 – Columbus Day Observance – NO SCHOOL

October 12 – District Workshop Day – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

October 16 – RBS Harvest Festival (1-3 PM)

October 29 – End of Quarter 1

October 29 – RBS Halloween Parade

October 31 – Happy Halloween!

November 3 – RBS Picture Retake Day

November 5 – Report Cards Released (Grades 2-4)

November 11 – Veterans’ Day Observance – NO SCHOOL

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 

January 24 – RBS Grade 4 Geography Bee *Snow date 1/28

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