Bedwell Friday Folder
 
October 25, 2013
Hello at home,  
 

Next Thursday, Bedwell students and staff hope to reinvigorate a tradition that has been absent for too long - our beloved Halloween parade.  It's time to put the finishing touch on your costume, for the clock is ticking ... and we can't wait! 

 

Warm regards,

 

Gretchen Dempsey

Assistant Principal 

 

October:
  • October is Fire Safety Month
  • 10/25 BES Spirit Day - Wear Crazy Socks!
  • 10/26 BES HSA Trunk or Treat (3-5 P.M.)
  • 10/31 BES Halloween Parade (1:30 P.M.) 
November: 
  • 11/5 Election Day 
  • 11/6 End of First Marking Period
  • 11/7-11/8 No School 
Miscellaneous:

NEW! A change to the 2013-14 District Calendar was necessitated due to the state testing schedule. The snow day scheduled for Friday, May 23 has since become a testing day. The 2nd snow day has now been changed to Wednesday, May 28. 
 
 
Last call to participate in our annual Coat Drive!  
 
Rachel's Challenge Poster Contest

 

 

Brown Bag Lunch Presentations! Please consider sharing your time and talent with the students of Bedwell. If you'd like to do a Brown Bag Lunch presentation, please print the attached form and return it to Mrs. Pike.

 


Sign up for the Community Folder 

 

Additional Somerset Hills School District Information 

 
THIS SATURDAY! TRUNK OR TREAT 10/26 from 3-5pm in the Bernardsville Town Pool Lot.  This is a free event & open to the community. Please pass the word along to friends, neighbors and any organizations looking for some Halloween fun. 
 
NEW! Many thanks to all who participated in and supported the 2013 WalkaThon!  
We are also thrilled to announce that this event raised nearly $8,000!  Congratulations to our top fundraisers--
1)  Owen Liming   @ $550
2)  Blythe Byrkit   @ $405
3)  William Harvey@ $300
4)  Gianna Galesi @ $150

 

The HSA would also like to recognize our WalkaThon committee: Lisa Costello, Dan Fresolone, Gayle Guillot, and Dave Lowdon for their hard work. 

 

NEW! Bedwell Family Movie Night, Wednesday, Nov. 6th - Come kick off the break from school for NJ Teachers Convention and enjoy the family favorite movie of 'ET.'  Also, VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR THIS EVENT! Please contact Bridget Kevorkian at [email protected] or Linda DiBias at [email protected].
 
  
Box Tops: Stay tuned for results of our Box Tops Contest. Thanks to all who sent them in to support our school.  Keep Clipping! 

 

Kidstuff Coupon Payments are now over due!  Please send in your payment or return the KidStuff Coupon Book!  Need help contact [email protected].


It's not too late to be a member and receive access to our totally easy & convenient Bedwell HSA Directory. Please fill out the attached form with payment and send in to school. You will receive instant access to over 285 students & their families who are already posted in the directory!  The printed version of the Directory is now available and copies have gone home. If you would like to order a printed version, please contact Shellie Iossa, [email protected] .

 
HSA Calendar: Please make a note of important dates. 
 
Celebration Books- Want to honor someone on their birthday or other special event?  What better way than with a Celebration Book!  You may arrange for a library book with a custom bookplate.  Makes a great gift for the holidays too!
 

Did you get your KidStuff Coupon Book at Back to School Night?  Please consider purchasing the book to help support the HSA and also save money on tons of great places to shop and visit.  If you would like to order other editions or need help, please contact [email protected]. 

 

  

 


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!!