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January 4, 2013

Hello at home,  

  

Happy New Year!  I know we are all looking forward to a wonderful 2013 together.

 

Please be sure to note that students will be dismissed at 1:20 PM on January 7th, 8th and 9th to give teachers and parents a chance to conference. 

 

Warmest regards, 

 

Gretchen Dempsey

Assistant Principal 

 
January:
  • 1/2 Back to School 
  • 1/7-1/9 - Parent Teacher Conferences (Early Dismissal - 1:20 PM)
  • 1/7 HSA Book Fair (9 AM - 9 PM)
  • 1/8 HSA Book Fair (9 AM - 5 PM)
  • 1/9 HSA Book Fair (9 AM - 3 PM)
  • 1/10 2013-2014 Kindergarten Parent Orientation (7 PM)
  • 1/15 BES Winter Concert (7 PM - BHS Performing Arts Center)
  • 1/15 Yearbook Sale Begins
  • 1/17 2013-2014 Kindergarten Parent Orientation - Snow Date (7 PM)
  • 1/21 MLK Day - School In Session 
  • 1/25 BES Spirit Day - Mismatched Clothes 

Miscellaneous
  • NEW! A meeting for all parents/guardians of children who will be entering Kindergarten in September of 2013 will be held at 7:00P.M., Thursday, January 10, 2013 in the Multi-Purpose Room. (Snow Date - Thursday, January 17, 2013). Students must be five years of age by October 1, 2013 in order to enroll in Kindergarten for the 2013 - 2014 school year. All parents/guardians are invited and encouraged to attend. 
  • Security guidelines
  • January 2013 Lunch Menu
  • Construction work to begin on Mt. Airy Road January 7, 2013 
  • Reminder!  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.   
  • Family Math is Coming to Bedwell! - Kindergarten, Grade 2, Grade 4 
  • School Closings, Early Dismissals, Delayed Openings and Parent Notifications
  • 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.  
  • 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 
  • Revised district calendar 
  • Sign up for the Community Folder 
  • Additional Somerset Hills School District Information
  • NEW! Congratulations to the Luik Family! They won the iPad raffle held just prior to the holiday break. We are grateful for everyone's support of the HSA & wish you all a very happy New Year!
  • NEW!  **SAVE THE DATE** The 2nd Annual Mother/Son Bowling Event will be held on Sunday, January 27th. Start forming your teams now! This event has limited space & pre-registration is required. More information to follow shortly. If you would like to volunteer with the planning or donate materials, please contact Shellie Iossa at michelle.iossa@gmail.com. 
  • The Green Team would like to thank Christine Hunter and her Brownie troop for decorating the trees in the front courtyard with a nice seasonal touch! Thank You !
  • 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!   The Bedwell Book Fair needs many volunteers to ensure its success. Please consider giving a couple hours of your time. Sign up here.  
  • 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!
  • Shop at Shoprite or Starbucks? Order your gift cards through Scrip! 
  • 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