4/19/19
When: Friday, May 17th, from 6-11pm.
Where: Double Tree by Hilton Downtown Hotel.
Tickets: Will be sold April 29, 30, and May 1st. The cost of a ticket is $65 dollars and will be on
sale during lunches in Bulldog Corner.
Tickets will be available after May 1st, in Mrs. Noe's office.
If you have dietary concerns, please email Mrs. Noe at noer@bedfordnhk12.net
National History Day Competition On Saturday, April 13th, seven teams/individuals represented BHS at the state level competition for National History Day at Plymouth State University. Out of our seven high school entries, five are going to nationals! GREAT work to: - Vidhur Narayan, Chetlur Srinvaas, Nikhil Gottemukkala and Emet Baker for coming in first place for their group performance of "Samuel Slater the Revolutionist". - Madison Wallace and Ryan McCarthy for their first place group website on "Shirin Ebadi: One Woman's Struggle to Find Human Rights". - Amanda Xie, Katelyn Hirnak and Abi Mangiafico on their first place group exhibit, "A Medical Step Forward and Social Step Backward: The Legacy of James Marion Sims". - Claudia Reine, Sierra Dinndorf and Kaitlyn Dinndorf for their second place group website on "The Manhattan Project: Scientific Triumph or Tragedy for Humanity?" - Sam Gelinas for her second place individual performance on the "Deaf President Now Movement". Again, great work, we are all so proud of you. Invitation for Past Members of RBS RHYTHMICS and RBS SINGERS! We hope to connect with former Riddle Brook School chorus members. We have plans to celebrate 20 years of music-making at RBS during the spring concert, to be presented in the Bedford High School Theater on Wednesday, May 15, at 6:30 PM. At this Spring Concert, we will share a few reunion songs including “We Are The People Of The Twenty-First Century” (from the first concert, in October, 1999.) Also planned: “Guacamole” and “Born To Make Music,” which have been sung every year by our 3rd grade chorus, as well as “Fireflies” and “One, From A Chorus Line.” These last 2 songs have been the final set of Riddle Brook School concerts for the last 9 years. We look forward to seeing many alumni and we will invite them to sing along. The celebration begins with alumni sign-in starting at 5:45. Past chorus member will receive a special program booklet, then are invited to attend a reunion gathering in the music room. The concert begins at 6:30. Please pass this to anyone you know who is a Riddle Brook School chorus alumnus. Mrs. Munz can be reached at this email: | |||
Mandatory AP Pre-Registration: All students registered to take AP exams in May need to attend one AP pre-registration session to complete their personal information. This session should last approximately 40 minutes. Pre-registration dates & times (please bring a #2 pencil): April 30th begins promptly at 7:15 am or 2:45 pm in the Commons May 1st begins promptly 7:15 am or 2:45 pm in the Commons Destination Imagination - Shoe Drive Bedford DI are having a special shoe drive through Ecosmith Recyclers. From now until May 19th, you can donate all your old paired shoes, boots, flip flops, sneakers, heels and slippers in the marked boxes in your school lobby. These items will then be placed in a special blue bag before being deposited in the Ecosmith bin in the school parking lots. This is a great way to get your spring cleaning under way, while helping raise funds for the teams heading to Global Finals in Kansas City, MO. We would also like to remind you that, clothing, fabrics, stuffed animals etc can always be donated year round in the Ecosmith bin. We appreciate your support. | |||
Dear BHS Senior Parents,
Class of 2019: senior dues are being collected. Seniors are asked to bring cash or check ($25)
to Mrs. DeVito in room 203 during advisory A or after school until 2:45. Seniors can also
pay through Send Money to School. We are currently planning Senior Week activities, which
class dues help support.
Graduation is coming up fast! To celebrate your child's graduation and accomplishments, the
student council is selling graduation lawn signs. The two types of sign you can get are shown below.
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Attention: If you tried to order last week, please fill out again as we had some technical difficulties
with our form. Thank-you
Lost and Found:
Parents, Students, and Staff, If you have lost something be sure to check the lost and found!
- If you have lost clothing, coats, bags, books, etc. please look in the bins located by the concession stand in the Gym hall.
- If you have lost smaller items such as a wallet, keys, calculator or phone stop in the main office and we will assist you.
Food Pantry Request:
For March and April, BHS is being asked to collect juice donations for the Food Pantry.
Thank you for your support!
Important Dates and Events:
4/22 - 4/26 - Spring Vacation5/10- ALL SENIOR RWL HOURS DUE
5/20/19 - Career Showcase: Ask a Professional
From the Counseling Department:
Mandatory AP PreRegistration:
All students registered to take AP exams in May need to attend one AP pre-registration session to complete their personal information. This session should last approximately 40 minutes.
Preregistration dates & times (please bring a #2 pencil):
April 30th begins promptly at 7:15 am or 2:45 pm in the Commons
May 1st begins promptly 7:15 am or 2:45 pm in the Commons
Attention Parents of Juniors: Applications are available in the counseling office for students interested in attending "Girls State" or "Boys State" sponsored by the American Legion. Both Programs provide an opportunity to learn about government and civics while spending time on a NH college campus. If selected, scholarships are available to cover most of the cost through the American Legion. The application deadline for Girls State is May 15, 2019. The application for Boys State is May 24, 2019 (application fee is required). Please stop by the counseling office for more detailed information if you are interested.
From the Nursing Department:
Regarding intersession, please make sure that your son/daughter has their asthma inhalers, Epipens, and diabetes medication with them for their day trips and overnight trips.
When calling your child out sick on the attendance line, please include the following: symptoms of influenza-like illness, which is defined as a fever AND cough or sore throat. Fever is a temperature greater than or equal to 100 degree fahrenheit or fever-like symptoms such as chills. Please continue to include any diagnosis and reason for absence, including documented cases of Flu. Your son/daughter should be fever free for at least 24 hours (**without the use of fever reducing medications such as Tylenol or Motrin) before returning to school.
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You can no longer purchase a yearbook online, quantities are now limited and are on a first-come, first-serve basis in the library. Check or cash until they are sold out. $75 made out to BHS. Yearbooks will be distributed in advisory in May.
Check out this free audiobook program. 14 weeks - 28 books!
- Readers can text 25827 to receive text alerts about all the featured titles OR
- Visit www.audiobooksync.com and sign up for title alerts by email.
- Download the OverDrive app in advance of the program.
Global Coordinator:
Danish Exchange 2019-2020-sign up now
This exchange is for next year's Juniors and Seniors since the Danish students are older.
Our Danish Exchange will arrive in October 2019 and we will travel to Grenaa, Denmark during Intersession and April break 2020. Please email the Global Coordinator, Betsy Doyle at doyleb@sau25.net to confirm your spot. For more information please see our Danish Exchange website.
IB Coordinator:
IB Exams are just around the corner. The IB Exam procedures and attendance expectations have been finalized and can be found here. Further information about IB exams, including the IB Exam schedule can be found here, on the IB at BHS Exam Information page. I will be holding a meeting for all students registered for IB Exams to review the exam expectations sometime in April. Please stay tuned, I should have more details next week.
Important April Dates:
- April 30
Links:
- IB Assessment Calendar. This document contains all of the due dates for Internal and External IB Assessments for all IB classes.
- IB Diploma Calendar. Google calendar containing major IB events and deadlines.
- IB at BHS Website for anything and everything IB-related at BHS.
From the Deans:
The Senior IB Art Show opens on Thursday, May 9, from 4:30 to 6:30pm.
Food and Nutrition Department:
The breakfast program will be featuring a delicious and nutritious Strawberry Banana Smoothie. It’s filled with strawberries, bananas and vanilla Greek yogurt. This fresh and naturally sweet combination of fruit and yogurt is a perfect way to give the brain and body a beneficial boost of energy. Additionally, this smoothie provides a healthy dose of carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, all essential nutrients for the body. In addition to breakfast combo meals, the kitchen will be offering a homemade carrot cake muffin. This lovely, healthy treat will keep you feeling full and satisfied with lots of long lasting energy from whole grain complex carbohydrates. Our from scratch baking also helps to limit unhealthy ingredients and removes processed and artificial preservatives. Start the school day off with a bang and don't miss out on these healthy, wholesome NEW breakfast items.
The lunch program is excited to announce Boars Head meats will be featured at the Sub Station on Monday April 15th. Showcasing the NEW Simplicity all natural deli meat line from Boars Head. This line is crafted to have no antibiotics, no preservatives, no artificial ingredients and no nitrates. All animals are humanely raised and without any added hormones. Come try these new upgraded deli meats on Monday and give the kitchen feedback on if you would like these to be standard deli meats!
The salad bar is featuring a great watermelon, feta and arugula salad with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette! This is a wonderful combination of sweet, salty and peppery flavors.
Student Activities:
The Leadership Club’s first annual
“Bulldog Night” on Wednesday, May 1st 6:30-8:30 PM in the Commons
An event for the community with games, an art display, crafts, snacks, music, and raffles!
Admission fee: $5 or donate a book for Families in Transition
National Art Honor Society Paint Night
NAHS is sponsoring a paint night on Friday April 12, 6:00-8:00pm in rm 118. Our accomplished
artists are leading 4 different paintings. All supplies and canvas are provided plus refreshments.
Bring your entire family for a fun and creative activity!
Follow this link to sign up: bit.ly/paintnight19
Destination Imagination
CONGRATULATIONS to the two teams from BHS who advanced to the Global Finals at the state tournament last weekend. Both DI Of the Storm and by default have declined the invitation to attend Global Finals in Kansas City this year, so other teams may have this opportunity. Congrats
also to the other BHS teams The Sit Down Comedians and OLdiES.
Athletics
FALL TRYOUT START DATES SET BY THE NHIAA!
Football - Friday, August 16, 2019
Football - Friday, August 16, 2019
All other fall sports - Monday, August 19, 2019
*All student-athletes are expected to be at all tryouts and practices from the start date throughout the entire season. Student-athletes aspiring to make a varsity level team MUST BE PRESENT for all tryouts/practices.
*All student-athletes are expected to be at all tryouts and practices from the start date throughout the entire season. Student-athletes aspiring to make a varsity level team MUST BE PRESENT for all tryouts/practices.
Alternative Programming:
DEADLINE FOR SENIOR RWL: MAY 10th, 2019
RWL: Students can find RWL activities requiring volunteer sign-ups under the “Opportunities” tab when they log into their X2VOL accounts. Students may also continue to log hours on the X2VOL site
From the SAU:
From the PTG:
BEDFORD PTG COLOR BLAST FUN RUN/WALK SUNDAY JUNE 2nd 9:30AM - REGISTER by Friday, May 3rd to take advantage of our reduced pricing and purchase a Color Blast t-shirt and swag bag including drawstring bag, sunglasses, bandana, and your own color bag to throw at the start of the race! After May 3rd, pricing will increase and T-shirts/swag bags will NOT be available for purchase.
Don’t miss your chance to get in on the Colorful Fun and Support our Schools. Click HERE to register and visit our Color Blast Fun Run/Walk website for event details.
Not participating in the Fun/Run but still want to be involved…click HERE for Volunteer Opportunities.
COMMUNITY MEETING WITH THE PRINCIPALS: Join the Bedford PTG for a community meeting with Principals from all six of our schools on Thursday, May 9th at 9:30am at BCTV. Come hear the success stories of the 2018/19 school year and get information on some important school topics. We are looking to the community for topic ideas you’d like to hear discussed. Please email bedfordnhptg@gmail.com by 5/6 with your questions and topic suggestions.
BHS GRADUATION SEAT RAFFLE - The PTG is raffling off 2 sets of FOUR seats for the June 8th Graduation Ceremony in a prime picture taking spot. Winners will also receive one reserved parking spot that day. $20/Entry or 6 Entries for $100. Click HERE for entry form and details. Entries, with cash or check payable to “Bedford PTG”, are due to BHS school office by JUNE 3rd. Winners will be drawn & announced on June 5th.
BHS PARKING SPACE RAFFLE The PTG is raffling off TWO prime guaranteed parking spaces in the top lot for the 2019-2020 school year. You must have a valid license and a vehicle sometime during the 2019-2020 school year to be eligible to WIN! $10 Donation Per Entry. Click HERE for entry form and details. Entries, with cash or check payable to “Bedford PTG”, are due to BHS school office by June 3rd. Winners will be notified before the end of the year.
WHETHER YOU’LL BE NEAR OR FAR, THE PTG WISHES YOU A GREAT APRIL BREAK.
BeBOLD NEWS:
Don’t miss our April Speaker Series Event on Monday, April 29th from 7-8pm at the Bedford Library...
“BUYER BEWARE! - YOU BUY, YOU PAY”
BEFORE YOU HOST A PROM OR GRADUATION PARTY, KNOW THE FACTS
Danielle Ellston, Sergeant of the NH State Liquor Commission, will review the current laws and penalties surroundingunderage Party Hosting, Unlawful Possession of Alcohol and the Illegal Transportation of Alcohol by a minor.
Next Speaker Series Event: Monday, May 20th from 7-8pm at the Bedford Library. Stay tuned for details!
If you were unable to attend any of our previous Speaker Series Events, most of them are posted on our website. Check them out at BeBOLDbedford.org!
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