Bedwell Elementary School Friday Folder

Bedwell Friday Folder

September 28, 2012

Hello at home,

Bedwell's Back-to-School Nights reminded us all that we are one team with one mission. When parents, pupils and school staff work together, students always benefit.

It's never too early to start thinking about what to wear for next Thursday's Picture Day. Just remember ... you're never fully dressed without a smile!

Warm regards,

Gretchen Dempsey

Assistant Principal

October:

October is Fire Safety Month
10/1 Respect Week begins
10/1-10/3 Grade 3 CoGat testing
10/4 Picture Day
10/4-10/5 Grade 3 CoGat make-ups
10/8 Staff Day - No School for Students
10/9 H.S.A. Meeting (9:30 A.M.)
10/10 Walk to School Day! (Meet at 8:20 A.M. at Bernardsville Library)
10/12 BES/BMS Autumn Harvest Fundraiser

Miscellaneous:

REMINDER! Bedwell's Music Lessons
NEW! October Lunch Menu @ Bedwell
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects the privacy of student records. If you do not want information about your child included in a public directory, please sign and return the attached form by Friday, September 28. If you have already returned the form for the 2012-2013 school year, you do not have to do so again.
8th GRADE CLASS CAR WASH & BAKE SALE - Saturday, September 29th from 8AM to 12PM in front of the Olcott Building of Bernards High School.
2012-2013 District Calendar
Bedwell Parent Handbook
Need help accessing multiple district calendars? Instructions
Sign up for the Community Folder
Additional Somerset Hills School District Information
The Department of Education has initiated a campaign titled The Right Prescription for New Jersey to be observed during the week of September 24-29. This campaign is in partnership with several agencies to raise awareness of the problem of prescription drug abuse and to promote responsible management of prescription drugs. In response to the ongoing, high-risk behavior among adolescents, this campaign promotes a five-step challenge. During the week, there will be statewide media and educational events targeted to parents.

Bedwell Home and School Association:

Bedwell Book Fair - Help us turn the Bedwell Library into a full-fledge bookstore! The Bedwell Book Fair runs Oct. 30 through Nov 7. This popular weeklong event needs many volunteers to ensure its success. Please consider giving a couple of hours of your time. Sign up here.
F.R.E.S.H. News - There are a lot of new things going on in the cafeteria this year!
HSA at a Glance
Kidstuff Books are coming to Bedwell!
NEW! The First Box Top Contest is underway! Please start sending in those clipped Box Tops to school. Have them marked with the teacher's name and grade in order for his/her class to get credit. Bedwell is striving to collect 30% more Box Tops than last year! Learn about other ways to earn Box Tops at http://www.boxtops4education.com/
Lunchroom Volunteers: Volunteers are needed daily to assist the Kindergartners and 1st Graders in the lunchroom and to accompany the students to recess. Monthly schedules are prepared in advance by Chairpersons. To sign up, please contact (Kindergarten) Debbie Infusino, dcinfusino@gmail.com, or (1st Grade) Jen Tondo, jentondo@yahoo.com.
Bedwell Families -Our school directory is going green (and virtual)! This means that our directory will be available in all Internet devices and an application on Smart Phones.
2012-2013 HSA- Membership Form and Pledge Form
BES/BMS Autumn Harvest Fundraiser- Please join us for a fabulous night out on Friday, October 12th, 2012 for our 2nd Annual "Autumn Harvest Fundraiser" at the Somerset Hills Country Club. This event was sold out last year. Limited tickets are available and will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. Tickets on sale now!

SHEF- Somerset Hills Education Foundation