With our first “snow day” of the school year on Monday we were able to use our Alert Now system to notify parents that school was closed. If you did not receive a call or a phone message please call the office and we will follow up to make sure you receive a call next time. It is important for us to always have current contact information so please notify us when phone numbers change. As in the past, we will continue to announce school closings on television stations Channel 3 and Channel 31 and radio stations WDEV, WYKR and KIXX.
UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS
2/5 Winter Activity Program
2/8 BES PTO Mtg @ 6:30PM Library
2/9 BES Board Mtg @ 6:30PM Tech Lab
2/10 100th day of school
2/12 NO Winter Activity Program
2/19 Winter Activity Program
2/22-3/2 NO SCHOOL
REPORT CARDS
Report cards were sent home this week. In order to verify that each parent receives their child’s report card, we ask that you sign and return the envelope. We do not hold parent conferences at this time, but if you have any questions or concerns about your child’s report card, please feel free to schedule an appointment.
WINTER ACTIVITY PROGRAM
Due to the cold temperatures and wind chills predicted, the Winter Activity Program was cancelled for today. Next Friday starts the first day of the second session of the Winter Activity Program. Please be sure to label all of your child’s equipment and to send your children with layers of warm clothing. Please drop off equipment at the back entrance.
LUNCH ACCOUNTS
Please call if you are unable to pay the balance in full- we can set up a payment arrangement.
FOOD DRIVE DONATIONS NEEDED
The Kindergarten classes are currently holding a Food Drive for the Bradford Food Shelf. Their goal is to collect 100 food items by February 10th, the 100th day of school. All donations are gratefully accepted.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED…….
We are looking for volunteers for various “opportunities”. Please contact Darlene in the office.
Ø Wednesdays from 9:30 to 10am in the School Store.
Ø Wednesdays from 2:45-4PM for Odyssey of the Mind.
Ø If you are a snowboarder and have free time on Friday afternoons in January and February we could use your help at Dartmouth Ski Way.
SCHOOL CHARTER CHANGE
The Board of Trustees of our school are investigating the merits of changing our unique tax status. Most town governments in Vermont collect school taxes and provide the funds to run the school. When the Bradford Academy and Graded School District was incorporated in 1893 it had the authority to collect its own taxes. Only a few schools still continue this process. The Selectboard and the Trustees have charged a committee to investigate the pros and cons of such a change. The agenda for the first meeting is printed below. We hope to have parents involved in this process.
If you are interested in serving on the committee please contact Jessica Bean, Administrative Assistant at (802) 222-4727 ext. 304 or email
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Exploratory Committee Charge for the Town
of Bradford to become a Town-School District
· Define the issues.
· Research alternatives that would work to satisfy the concerns without changes to the charters.
· Determine the process and time period to make the change from Independent to Town-School District.
· Explore the Pros and Cons for the Town of Bradford and the Bradford Academy Graded School District.
· What would happen to the assets and trust funds of the Bradford Academy Graded School District
FLEECE MATERIAL NEEDED
We need fleece for a sewing project for the Winter Activity Program. Scraps measuring at least 16” by 25” are needed. Please send them to the office. Thank you!
MISMATCHED SOCKS NEEDED
Girl Scouts are making toys for cats at animal shelters and they need clean socks- a great place for your mismatched socks. Please send socks to the office by February 15.
PTO MEETING
PTO meeting Monday, February 8 at 6:30 PM
PTO BIRTHDAY CALENDARS
PTO Community Birthday Calendars are available for $5.00. Please contact a PTO member or Sonya Grant at 439.5154 or
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.NORTHEAST SLOPES IS OPEN & RUNNING!
Northeast Slopes is open & running. Great skiing and snowboarding- as well as great food. Enjoy the rope tow and new T bar - 12 trails open. Weekend hours 9:30-4, and Wed. 1:30-4:30- open school vacations. Affordable rates.
YOUTH PHOTO CONTEST
The Ammonoosuc Region Arts Council is sponsoring a photo contest for students up to age 18. Deadline for submissions is February 1st. Details are posted on the Community Bulletin Board at BES- online at www.lisbonartsgallery.com- or contact Peter Slattery at 603-747-3932.
REVELS KIDS- WORLD OF SONG
Revels will be having rehearsals in Piermont, Norwich, W. Lebanon and Pomfret for students in grades K-6. Rehearsals start Jan. 20th from 4-5:30PM at the Piermont Congregational Church. The final performance will be March 26 at Hartford High School. Go to www.revelsnorth.org or Julieann Barney at 222-5515 or
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