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Bedford High School Parents Association
Daily Announcements
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Today is T2 - Tuesday 2
   BHS Announcements & Events   
Important Dates
Wednesday, September 30: Class of 2021 - Postsecondary Webinar for Seniors and Parents/Guardians

Sunday Oct 4: Yearbook: Senior thanks, baby pictures and elementary pictures due

Monday, Oct 12: Columbus day, No School


Saturday, Oct 17: PSAT (11th grade only)

Sunday Oct 18: Yearbook: Senior photos due

Tuesday, Nov 3: Federal Elections, No School

Bedford Public Schools Start & End Times
New Announcements/Upcoming Events/Deadlines

INFORMATION OPT OUT

If you wish to have your student’s name, address, and/or telephone number withheld from the media, social media or military recruitment  please send a letter to Principal Galante stating your request by October 15, 2020.
 
Repeat Announcements

PSAT Registration

Bedford High will be offering the PSAT to only 11th graders on Saturday, October 17, 2020. The cost of the test is $40, please pay by 10/9/2020 to secure your spot. You can sign up and pay your fee to Mrs. Ferrari in the Counseling Office, there will be a basket to put your check made out to Bedford High School in , and please also include the registration form. Click here to print and attach with payment Fee waivers may be available, please contact your school counselor for more information


Support for Ms. Pietrangelo and her family

As you have all heard, Ms. Pietrangelo was in a serious accident last week. Many families have asked what they can do to help. We have been in communication with the school about this. Here are some specific ways you can help:

GoFundMe: A gofundme account has been established to help the family with expenses. If you would like to make a direct financial contribution to the family, please go to https://gf.me/u/yzjqsu 

Gift Cards: the following gift cards were suggested to us by the school and her friends.
  • Door Dash and Grub Hub (so her husband, Matt, can order from area restaurants)
  • Arlington area restaurant gift cards (Ms. Pietrangelo lives in Arlington with her husband and two young children)
  • Grocery Stores in Arlington: Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Stop & Shop
  • Gas gift cards
  • Amazon
Gift cards can be mailed to the school (9 Mudge Way) OR students can drop gift cards off at the student office, OR students can drop them off in Mrs. Billouin’s classroom, H107

Meals: Since the accident, the family has received a great deal of food from friends and neighbors, so meals are not currently needed.  However, in the weeks and months ahead, they will likely need meals. At that time, we will post information on how you can sign up to provide meals for the family.

Required Parent AgreementReminder: Mandatory Parent Agreement

If you have already filled out the electronic parent agreement, THANK YOU! If not, please see below and fill out the electronic form below. This needs to be completed before your child returns to school for in-person learning. Daily Symptom Checker & Required Parent Agreement
 

Teacher Appreciation Thank you

The faculty and staff were treated to a couple of days of treats while at school this week and last preparing for the reopening.  Please click here to view our special Back to School Teacher Appreciation Thank You post.
 

BHSPA Fall Appeal & Teacher Luncheon

Please join BHSPA in our efforts to start the school year off strong! We invite all families to participate in the BHSPA! The BHSPA has a few programs to support our students and teachers!  

The teachers have been gearing up for this challenging new school year and the return of our students. To show our appreciation for their hard work, the BHSPA provided a Teacher Luncheon on Friday, 9/11 and Bedford Farms treats on 9/15. To donate to these two faculty/staff treat days, please click here.

We are also kicking off our annual Fall Appeal drive. Resources donated will be used to support ongoing requests for programs and events to support BHS. To make a donation to our Fall Appeal: https://bhspa.org/donate/

All donors will be recognized on our website and social media. The BHSPA communicates using Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
 

Bedford High School Parent/Guardian & Student Sign-Off Agreement Sheet

Print the agreement sheet, and sign indicating that you have read and understand the Student Handbook, Community Health Agreement, Remote Learning Guidelines, and Student iPad Pledge. Please return the signed Parent/Guardian & Student Sign-off Agreement Sheet to the Student Office at donna_higson@bedfordps.org

 

Yearbook Order Form

It’s time to order the Bedford High School 2021 Yearbook! Our Yearbook Features ALL students in ALL grade levels. This IS how you’ll remember your high school experience! Deadline or order: January 17, 2021. 
 

Grade 11: New Vaccine Requirement for 20-21

The MA Department of Public Health has extended the requirement for the booster dose of meningococcal vaccine to January 2021. 
Grade 11:  1 booster dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (Men ACWY) received on or after 16 years of age.  (One or more doses of MenACWY vaccine are acceptable as long as one dose was received on or after 16 years of age.)
Please mail your student's physical form with the booster dose of meningococcal to Bedford High School 9 Mudge Way Bedford,MA 01730, attention School Nurse.

 

Mandatory Health Form

The School needs an updated Emergency form for all students who chose the Hybrid option prior to the start of the school year.  Please return the completed Emergency form either by mail to:  
Bedford High School 
9 Mudge Way
Attn: Nurse
Bedford, MA 01730 
Or by email to our Administrative Assistant, Sandra Turner at  sandra_turner@bedfordps.org  with “Student Name EMERGENCY FORM” in the subject line.
 

 

News for Seniors

Seniors: Yearbook Deadline Reminder!

This a reminder to make sure you get your senior thanks, baby pictures and elementary pictures to Mrs Santos . Deadline date is October 4th. Information on how to submit can be found here.
 

Class of 2021 - Postsecondary Webinar for Seniors and Parents/Guardians 9/30

The Counseling Department will be hosting a postsecondary webinar next Wednesday, September 30th at 1:30pm. They will be covering important information needed for the college application process this fall. Zoom link sent by guidance to senior parents/guardians on Wednesday 9/23.
 

Yearbook

Mrs Santos is looking for parents to tell her what their child has been doing during the pandemic. Pictures of what they have been doing would be awesome. 

Can you believe it's time to prepare for your child's senior yearbook? The 2021 Bedford HS yearbook staff wants to help you through the details of making this year’s book perfect for your senior - just review the linked packet and follow the listed steps!

It includes:
  • how to order a yearbook
  • suggestion for a senior portrait photographer
  • deadlines for ads, thanks and other photos
Please let Mrs Santos know if you are having any
trouble getting your photograph taken. We want all seniors represented in the 2021 yearbook.
Community News

The BEF Great Pumpkin and Scarecrow Display Contest!

The Bedford Education Foundation proudly brings you a Fall decorating contest to build community and support our schools! Create a Pumpkin, Jack-o-lantern, Scarecrow, or Combined Display to show your support for Bedford Schools. Be Creative! 

$25 Minimum Donation puts your display on the map! Register at: https://bedfordeducation.org/donate. Don’t forget to add your address and “Fall Contest” to the on-line info! The BEF will confirm your registration. Entry and Decorating must be complete by Wednesday, Oct. 28th! Voting takes place between 10/29 and 11/1.
Winners are announced on 11/2!

Prizes will be awarded for the Best Overall Pumpkin and Scarecrow Displays based on community voting.  The BEF Event Committee will also award Best Bedford Themed, Funniest Fall, and the Spookiest Displays!

Parents Diversity Council (PDC) Book Club Series

The Parents Diversity Council invites all members of the Bedford school community – Bedford, Boston, and Hanscom – to participate in our next book series, reading: An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States – For Young People, by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz.
In addition to parents and community members, Bedford High School students are encouraged to participate as well.

We will host three related meetings about this book:
Wednesday, October 14, 7:30PM – book discussion*
Wednesday, October 28, 7:30PM – book discussion*
Tuesday, November 10 – culminating event (presentation by Claudia Fox Tree, educator and indigenous activist)

*Discussion questions will be sent ahead of time and meetings will consist of breakout groups to reflect on and discuss topics and themes.

Email pdcbedford@gmail.com to learn more or register. The first 24 people to sign up and commit to attend both book discussions will receive a FREE copy of the book.
 

Virtual Sound Studio opportunity at MIT

A team at the MIT Edgerton Center is creating a Digital Audio Processing module for an online after school program. They are seeking 15 – 20 high school students to try it out with the leader before it is released.  Kids will learn and use Soundtrap to record and process sounds, and create a collaborative song or soundscape.
The time commitment is a total of 8 hours during the week of Sept 28  (Mon -Thurs, 4 – 6 pm). Some of the time will be with a mentor, and some of the time will be student-directed as individuals or in a group of students.
If you are interested please fill out this form by Friday 9/25 at noon.  The leader will get back to you by 5 pm to let you know if we can offer you a space, and then get student contact info.  
 

FREE Virtual Parent Support Groups

The BRYT (Bridge for Resilient Youth in Transition) network, a program of the Brookline Center for Community Mental Health, has been providing FREE parent support groups since the school closures in March 2020. These groups are still running and are still FREE for any caregiver. 
Parents Supporting Parents Flyer
Parents Supporting Parents Commercial
 

2021 Science Without Borders® Challenge - Student art contest is open!

The theme for this year’s Challenge is “Mangroves Matter.” Mangroves are extremely important ecosystems providing many benefits. Participants should use their artistic talents to create a piece of artwork that illustrates how mangroves are important. All entries must be received by Monday, March 1, 2021 to be eligible to win the contest. To learn more about the Science Without Borders® Challenge rules and how to apply, visit www.lof.org/SWBChallenge.  

 

For questions or to add an announcement contact Paula,
BHSPA Communications Secretary, at BHSBucsParents@gmail.com
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