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December 14, 2012

Hello at home,  

  

As the weather turns colder, coats are in order!  Please remind your children that if the temperature dips below 50 degrees, proper attire is required if outdoor recess is to be an option. What seems obvious to adults is not always apparent to youngsters.  By working together, we can impart a consistent message and prioritize healthy, active recess fun.  

 

Thanks for your continued support. 

 

Gretchen Dempsey

Assistant Principal 

 
December:
  • 12/14 Principal/Assistant Principal Student Switch
  • 12/21 BES Spirit Day - Pajamas
  • 12/21 Early Dismissal
  • 12/24/12 - 1/1/13 Winter Recess
Miscellaneous:
  • NEW! Construction work to begin on Mt. Airy Road January 7, 2013 
  • NEW! We've noticed that some students have been carrying electronic devices to Bedwell. As detailed in our Parent Handbook, students should not bring items of value to school. Please help us keep your costly items safe by leaving them at home.   
  • NEW! Family Math is Coming to Bedwell! - Kindergarten, Grade 2, Grade 4 
  • School Closings, Early Dismissals, Delayed Openings and Parent Notifications
  • Is your child missing a jacket, lunchbox or sweatshirt? The Bedwell Lost & Found is overflowing! During the week of December 17th, all items still remaining in the Lost & Found will be boxed and donated to a local charity.  Please stop by and check out our fine selection of unidentified objects!
  • Bedwell Builders are working on a new project in Technology Design!  Students are building replica models of stores and buildings from around town, which will be delivered to their actual locations for display.  There is one small problem though ... a lack of Lego materials!  If your son or daughter has "retired" their Lego collection and you're looking to free up some space in your attic or basement, please consider donating them to Mr. Thurlow!  Green baseplates and/or Lego minifigurines are especially needed.  
  • December Lunch Menu 
  • Information from the Health Office 
  • Bernards High School Fly Fishing Club is looking for used rods, reels and equipment. If you have anything that you no longer use or need and would like to donate it to the club, please email Jim McCarron at jmccarron@shsd.org 
  • Fema Information: Disaster Assistance, Disaster Recovery Checklist, Asistencia por Desastre
  • Revised district calendar 
  • Sign up for the Community Folder 
  • Additional Somerset Hills School District Information
Bedwell Home and School Association:
  • NEW! Green Team Recycling Project
  • NEW! Bedwell Book Fair is Coming!!  Save the dates- January 7th-9th in the Bedwell Library!  Shop during conferences.  All sorts of books including picture, early reader, chapter, fiction, non fiction, sports, science, reference, and even books for Mom and Dad!  We'll be raffling a Kindle Fire too!   Hope to see you there!
  • Labels For Education are now being collected!  Please start clipping and saving, HSA will be collecting them during the next Box Top Contest in January!
  • The Green Team would like to thank Country Mile Gardens on Mt. Kemble Ave for donating cabbages and kale to beautify the courtyard! Many thanks to all the volunteers who have helped to keep our courtyard spruced up and clean! 
  • Don't forget to purchase your Spirit Wear!  Online store hours have been extended to December 14.  Spirit Wear makes great Holiday Gifts!!
  • Just in time for the holidays....one stop shopping through Scrip! We have a large collection of gift cards for everyone on your list. Order your holiday gift cards through the Bedwell HSA: Click here for flyer! Shop at Shoprite or Starbucks? Order your gift cards through Scrip!
  • The Bedwell Book Fair! Help us turn the Bedwell Library into a full-fledged bookstore! The Bedwell Book Fair will run Jan 2 through Jan 9 and needs many volunteers to ensure its success. Please consider giving a couple hours of your time. Sign up here. 
  • For all HSA members who want to begin enjoying the Online Member directory today, please see these tips to get started right away.
  • Waste-Free Wednesday Lunch Program
  • The attached "Classroom Wish List" contains items that were not purchased at the Autumn Harvest Fundraiser. If you would like to make a donation, please find the items requested from each department at BES. Thank you so much for your generosity. 
  • It's not too late to receive access to the HSA Membership Directory!  If you are interested, please click for the Membership Form and Pledge Form