Bedwell Friday Folder
 
February 22, 2013
Hello at home,  

 

Have you heard that Bedwell has been recognized as a NJ Green Ribbon School?  The New Jersey Department of Education has announced that Bedwell is one of only two school buildings in the state to be recognized as a 2013 New Jersey Green Ribbon School. Additionally, Bedwell will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Education as one of New Jersey's nominees for recognition as a Green Ribbon School at the national level. The Green Ribbon School Program recognizes exemplary achievement and best practices in the areas of environmental impact and energy efficiency, healthy school environments and environmental and sustainability education.  

 

As our Energy Efficiency Coordinator, Mariel O'Brien, likes to remind us, "The cheapest and greenest kWh is the one you don't use!"

 

Gretchen Dempsey

Assistant Principal 

 
February:
  • 2/22 Spirit Day - Wear clothes inside out
  • 2/25-2/28 2013-2014 Kindergarten Registration (9:30-11:30 & 1:30-2:30)
March:
  • 3/1/13 Kindergarten Registration (9:30-11:30 & 1:30-2:30)
  • 3/1/13 Grade 4 Battle of the Books (2 PM)        
 

Miscellaneous:
  • NEW! Fifth's disease information from the Health Office 
  • 4th graders, Are you ready to show us your talent? Please join us for the
  • Golden Guest Day - March 15 - Giddy up and get those bandanas! 
  • Norovirus information from the Health Office 
  • Effective immediately, visitors to The Somerset Hills School District may be asked to show a photo ID upon arrival.  Additionally, as a reminder, all visitors are required to sign in at the main office, state the purpose of the visit, wear a visitor's badge, sign out, and return the visitor's badge when leaving.  We appreciate your cooperation as we work together to keep our school community safe.   
  • Study Island is an interactive way for your children to practice for the NJASK. It offers practice questions on all standards in math, reading, and writing, with sample lessons and games. Study Island tabulates scores and ranks our students' performance amongst like-age students. All 3rd and 4th grade students have been provided their usernames and passwords in technology class, so please try Study Island, for it may be the educational vacation they're looking for!   Study Island can be accessed at www.studyisland.com 
    Please email Mr. Thurlow if you have any further questions, at athurlow@shsd.org. 
  • Reminder! Students arriving via the Car Rider Line may be dropped off at the back of the building between 8:35-8:50 AM when teachers are on Car Rider Duty and the back doors are being monitored. Students are never to be dropped off without a staff member present. If you pull up to the Car Rider Line before 8:35 or after 8:50 when no staff members are present, do not let your child out of the car.  After 8:50, parents must drive to the front of
    the building to drop students off. If it is after 8:55 AM, parents must bring the students into the main office to sign in. We appreciate your cooperation as we work together to keep our school community safe.
  • 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.   
  • School Closings, Early Dismissals, Delayed Openings and Parent Notifications
  • 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! Recycle at Green Team RePlay Event and shop for all your spring sporting goods for less! 
  • NEW! Spring Ladies Night Out! Calling all Bedwell Moms and BFFs! Please Save the date and join us on Thursday, April 25th at the Hunt Room at The Grain House Restaurant in Basking Ridge from 7-11pm. Tickets go on sale next month. $30 per person includes delicious appetizers and a complimentary signature drink. Cash bar. Premium Basket Raffle and Chic Boutique Shopping. Vendors will include, custom and handmade jewelry, clothing, belts, monogramming and stationary, home goods and organization, cash for gold and much more! First come, first serve! Family, faculty and friends! All are welcome!
    If you have any questions or would like to join our Spring LNO Committee, please contact Marianne Rivello, marianne.rivello@gmail.com  
  • HSA-at-a-Glance
  • Box Top Contest #2 has ended.  Stay tuned for results! 
  • Attention 4th grade parents - We are again offering the opportunity to place a tribute to your 4th grader in the Bedwell yearbook. Please place your tribute in the box labeled "Yearbook" in the Bedwell lobby.
  • 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