Bedwell Friday Folder
 
June 15, 2012

Greetings from Bedwell, 

 

     As we get ready for the final week of the school year Ms. Phelan and I would like to wish you and your family a wonderful summer and to our fourth grade students and their families in the words of Dr. Seuss, "You're off to Great Places!  Today is your day!  Your mountain is waiting, So...get on your way!"  You will be missed.
     Please read our Summer Reading Newsletter listed below.  As a reading specialist, I know the importance of reading to and with your child during those summer months.  Give your child the gift that will keep on giving -READ this summer. 

 

All the best,


Coleen G. Butler
Assistant Principal 
BES Calendar

  

 

June

  • 6/18  Early Dismissal 1:20
  • 6/18  Moving Up Rehearsal/PAC (9:00AM-11:00AM)
  • 6/18  Grade 4 Moving Up Ceremony (PAC-4:30)
  • 6/19  Early Dismissal 1:20
  • 6/20  Character Education Spirit Day
  • 6/20  Early Dismissal 1:20 LAST DAY of SCHOOL
Miscellaneous

 

2012-2013 Kindergarten Registration is ongoing.  Please register your incoming kindergartener as soon as possible.

 

News from the Health Office regarding the retrieval of medications. 

 

New Summer Reading Program

 

New Community Service-Legos for Our Heroes

    

Subscription Busing 2012-2013 Remember that June 20, 2012 is the deadline to return your child's registration form and payment for subscription busing for the 2012-2013 school year. If you received a letter regarding your child's eligibility to participate in subscription busing and you wish to take advantage of this opportunity, you must respond with full payment by the deadline above. Information is available at the district website, www.shsd.org. Click on department, then transportation to download the letter and registration form. Registrations postmarked after the deadline will only be accepted if seats are available on an existing bus, and seats will not be guaranteed for the beginning of the school year. Questions may be directed to Transportation Coordinator Ginny Harknett at gharknett@shsd.org, or 908-630-3015.

 

  

Note from the Transportation Director: Beginning Monday, May 7, traffic on Old Fort Road will be reduced to one lane as contractors begin construction for sidewalk installation.  Most school buses that use Old Fort Road will be detoured. 

Many children from all three schools use that road to walk to and from home.  With the addition of construction equipment and vehicles, it will be even more congested.  Please use extreme caution if you choose to drive on Old Fort Road.  Detouring around that road would be preferable.  Please remind your children who walk on that road to be extra cautious during this phase of construction.  

 

District Early Closings 2011-2012 click here

 

District Calendar: click here

 

Important Notes from the Health Office: The Seasonal Flu   Playground Footwear Safety

 

Volunteers wanted to assist Mr. McCarron in helping the Bedwell Garden grow.  Please contact him at jmccarron@shsd.org .

    

News from the Cafeteria- click here to read about some healthy updates.

 

Important information regarding Music Registration for 2012-2013 Music Performance Groups (3rd & 4th Grade at Bedwell and 5th Grade at BMS).  Please visit Mr. Noonan's Bedwell Orchestra Fusion page or Bedwell Chorus Fusion page announcement for Music Registration details.

 

Character Education at Home-  May/June  click here and for Legos  click here. 

 

Powerschool Information 

 

Board of Education Meeting Dates 2011-2012 click here

 

2011-2012 Parent Handbook - click here

 

Sign up for the Community Folder- click here 

 

Additional Somerset Hills School District Information - www.shsd.org

 

Previous Editions of the Friday Folders 

 

Bedwell Home and School Association - Click Here

 

   

Homeroom Parent 2012-13 Sign -Up  

 

New Box Top Contest #3 Results are in!  Click here to see who won.
 
New Box Tops - So how many Box Tops did your grade or class collect this year?  Click here to find out. 

Bedwell Buddies Wanted-click here for information.

 

NewHSA at a Glance 

 

The BMS and Bedwell HSA are pleased to announce the 2nd annual Autumn Harvest Fundraiser on October 12, 2012. Save the Date .  At this time we are asking for your assistance in donating items, services, or your talents towards this year's live auction. Live Auction . 

 

 A special thank you to all of the families that helped in keeping our courtyard clean & attractive this year. It looks great thanks to your help!  

   

Donate Outgrown Spirit Wear- Box in lobby - click here.  

 

Gift Cards: HSA gift cards- Shop Rite, GAP, iTunes, Starbucks and many more! click here and here.

 

Scrip -  Click here for flyer and here for order form click here.

  

Celebration Books- Want to honor someone on their birthday or other special event?  You may arrange for a library book with a custom bookplate.  Makes a great gift for the holidays.-click here   

Spirit Wear: Order Form - click here

 

Do you shop at Shop Rite? Would you like Bedwell to earn free cash? Click here for more information. 



 

SHEF - Somerset Hills Education Foundation - www.shefnj.org
 
SHEF Chili Cook-Off Event Planner - PAID Part-Time Job Opportunity
Are you organized, have a passion for raising money to support education programs and are enthusiastic about getting out and talking about it?  The Somerset Hills Education Foundation has a part-time position available to help plan our key fundraiser - the Chili Cook-Off.  Click here for more information . . .
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