Thursday, September 24 - Back to School Night meeting 6:45pm
On Thursday, September 24th at 6:45PM, the Main Office team will host a Back to School Night meeting for all families. We will share our goals for the year, a virtual tour of our building and our plans for a newly reimagined Back to School Night. While we will hold an administrative meeting tomorrow night, you will not meet with teachers after. Instead, you will receive personalized recordings on October 1st from all your student(s)’ educators. This prevents security issues and allows parents and caregivers to watch the recordings at a convenient time. Zoom link is in the The Bedford Buccaneer Weekly Newsletter. sent yesterday.
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.
Repeat Announcements
Get your Bedford Bucs Face Masks and Gear - Deadline Extended to 9/27!
Be sure to check out the BHSPA online fundraising store for Bedford masks, sweatshirts, fleece pants and more! The Bedford Bucs masks come in both Bedford blue and black and have a Bedford Buccaneer logo. These masks are a different style than the masks that were sold in the spring for the Class of 2020. The Bucs masks are washable, high quality, 3-ply and are comfortable for long duration wearing. Only $12 each (shipping and handling included). These masks are a great item to wear when attending school or sporting events. Show your school spirit! Buy some today! The order deadline is Sunday, September 27th https://bhsfall2020.itemorder.com/sale. All proceeds from this fundraiser go to support the many important BHSPA initiatives that benefit our students.
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)
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.
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
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.
Nurse's Back to School Newsletter
Read the Nurse's Back to School newsletter - All parents are required to sign an agreement stating that they understand the daily symptoms they should be monitoring for themselves and their children and that they will keep their children home if any of these symptoms develop. The link to the online agreement is on page 2 of the newsletter.
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.
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
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!
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
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.
Bedford POMS Music Lessons: Registration Open
Registration for Bedford Patrons of Music Students (POMS) private lessons is open now! Tuition for the first trimester is due September 11, and the trimester runs from September 14 through December 4. Lessons will be held virtually until further notice. Visit https://www.bedfordpoms.org/private-lessons/ for more information and to download the registration form.
For questions or to add an announcement contact Paula,
BHSPA Communications Secretary, at BHSBucsParents@gmail.com
