Bedwell Friday Folder
 
September 6, 2013
Hello at home,  
 

The first day of school has finally arrived, and the Bedwell staff couldn't be more thrilled.  It's been a bit too quiet here, and we are ready for the sounds of laughter and learning reverberating throughout the building once again.  

 

Just a reminder - a packet containing important information was mailed to students' homes in late August.  Students will also receive an additional packet of information on the first day of school.  Please be sure to return any information requested by the date indicated.  The pink

emergency cards and the dismissal forms should be returned on the first day of school.

 

Looking forward to a terrific year together!

 
Warm regards,
 

Gretchen Dempsey

Assistant Principal 

 
September:
  • 9/6  First Day of School for Students 
  • 9/10 HSA Meeting (9:30AM)
  • 9/12 HSA HR and CPR Meeting (9:30)
  • 9/12 HSA Committee Chair Meeting (10:00)
  • 9/13 Bus Driver/Crossing Guard Breakfast (9:00AM)
  • 9/13 Cafe Volunteer Orientation (10:00AM)
  • 9/20 BES/HSA Family Picnic (4:45 PM-6:30 PM)
  • 9/23 Character Ed Spirit Week begins 
  • 9/24 Pre-K, K, & Grade 1 Back-To-School Night (7:00PM)
  • 9/26 Grade 2, Grade 3 & Grade 4 Back-To-School Night (7:00PM) 
Miscellaneous:
 

NEW! Parents, in an effort to make the Bedwell Elementary and Bernardsville Middle School Campus even safer for our students, parents and staff, a traffic study was completed by a Traffic Safety Engineering company.  Their recommendations were  reviewed with, and modified by, the Bernardsville Police Department. The following traffic improvements have been implemented or will be implemented within the next couple of week:

 

·  The speed limit has been reduced to 15 MPH throughout the campus and speed limit

   signs have been added.

·  Speed tables and signs have been installed.

·  Additional school crosswalks have been added and signs installed.

·  Stop signs, do not enter signs and one way signs have been added.

·  Traffic markings and lines have been revised and/or repainted.

 

Please be extra mindful, patient and careful as we navigate the new traffic markings and the opening of school.  We trust that these improvements will contribute to a safe and successful school year at Bedwell and at Bernardsville Middle School.

 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding bus transportation to Bedwell, please contact Tom DeAngelo @ tdeangelo@shsd.org, or (908) 204-1930 X 1120.

 



If you haven't already sent in a picture of your child(ren) reading this summer, please do so!  We'd love to include it on our lobby bulletin board.

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Additional Somerset Hills School District Information 

 

 

NEW!  Show your school spirit, with Bedwell Spirit Wear!

 

 

NEW! "HAT'S OFF!" Many thanks to our Bedwell Buddies committee & volunteers for their help in welcoming our new students over the summer and at the Scavenger Hunt. A special thanks to Meredith Panik, Heather Santoro and Esther Wendling.  Many thanks also to Keri Kutakoff for arranging for the delivery & distribution of our school supplies. With great volunteers like these, we are off to a great school year!


NEW! Please join us!  The first HSA meeting of the school year is Tuesday 9/10 at 9:30am in the cafeteria! All are welcome.

 

NEW!  Back-to-School Family Picnic, Friday, September 20 


Fourth grade activities  

  

 

The Somerset Hills Education Foundation (SHEF) welcomes you back to the start of another school year!  SHEF would like to include you in our e-newsletter, and would love to have you join our talented group of volunteers who assist us in providing educational opportunities to the students of the Somerset Hills School District. Please see our most recent newsletter.
 
The Somerset Hills Education Foundation (SHEF) is seeking an Event Planner for the 2014 Chili Cook-Off!  This is a part-time paid position!!