Bedwell Friday Folder
 
March 1, 2013
Hello at home,  

 

     Bedwell's fourth graders are pumped up and ready for today's Battle of the Books. Though only one team will triumph, we know that knowledge is power ... which means that all our readers are winners! 

 

Gretchen Dempsey

Assistant Principal 

 
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)   
  • 3/12/13 HSA Meeting (9:30 AM)  
  • 3/15/13 Golden Guest Day
  • 3/22/13 Spirit Day - Wear Sports Jerseys
  • 3/23/13 Chili Cook-Off
  • 3/28/13 End of Third Marking Period 
 

Miscellaneous:
  • NEW! Please take the time to complete Maschio's cafeteria survey!  At Maschio's our customers are important to us and this survey is intended to help us determine what we can do to meet your needs. It will only take a minute! Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we are doing and what we can do to provide better service. Participation in the survey is anonymous.  
  • NEW!  It's not too late!  BMS to present Roald Dahl classic, Willy Wonka Kids!
    More than sixty BMS fifth and sixth graders are making final preparations for their production of Willy Wonka Kids, Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man. This scrumdidilyumptious musical is guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth. Performance will be held at BMS on Friday, March 1 at 7PM. Tickets are $5.00 for both children and adults and will be sold at the door.
  • Fifth's disease information from the Health Office
  • 4th graders, Are you ready to show us your talent? Please join us for the 4th grade talent show.
  • 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! Are you a serious FOODIE?   
  • Recycle at Green Team RePlay Event and shop for all your spring sporting goods for less! 
  • Spring Ladies Night Out! Calling all Bedwell Moms and BFFs! Join us on Thursday, April 25th at the Hunt Room at The Grain House Restaurant in Basking Ridge from 7-11pm. $30 per person includes delicious appetizers, complimentary signature drink & swag bag. Cash bar. Silent Auction, Chic Boutique, Psychic Reader, Spa Services, Dancing & More! Family, faculty and friends! All are welcome! First come, first serve! Limited tickets go on sale starting March 11th. Any questions, please email 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

 

  • NEW! Chili Cook-off - Get your tickets now!
  • NEW! The Silent Auction is accepting donations for the Chili Cook-off through March 15th. We are looking for unique items including fun getaways and faraway places! If you or someone you know wants to donate to the Silent Auction, please do so right away!! Your donation is a gift that will last a child a lifetime.  Please see attached for more information and for a donor form.  Please contact laura@ryslaw.com or call (908) 328-2761 if you have any questions or wish to donate. Thank you.