You may have heard on the news recently about the results of the state assessment (called NECAP) that was given to every child in grades 3-8 throughout the state. That information is crucial for us, as a school, to determine how our programs are currently helping every learner develop new skills and what we need to focus on to improve our students' performance. Individual student scores will be mailed home. If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call.
UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS
2/9 BES Board Mtg @ 6:30PM Tech Lab
2/10 100th day of school
2/12 NO Winter Activity Program
2/15 BES PTO Mtg @ 6:30PM Library
2/19 Winter Activity Program- last day
2/22-3/2 NO SCHOOL
2/24 BES Board Mtg @ 6:30PM Tech Lab
3/8 BES PTO Mtg @ 6:30PM Library
3/10 Board Mtg @6:30PM Tech Lab
WINTER ACTIVITY PROGRAM
Today was the first day of the second session of the Winter Activity Program so your child(ren) may be involved in a new activity Be sure to ask them about it. The Winter Activity Program is cancelled for Friday, February 12th since the Ski Way is hosting Dartmouth's Winter Carnival. The Winter Activity Program ends on Friday, February 19.
FREE & REDUCED SCHOOL MEALS
Please remember that there is open enrollment for families to receive free and reduced school meals. If your financial or employment status has changed please let us know and we will get an application out to you.
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.
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
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- DATE CHANGED
PTO meeting Monday, February 15 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.
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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for info.
FREEZIN' FOR A REASON
...and help celebrate s'more birthdays.
BES RELAY FOR LIFE WINTER WARM UP- Join the BES Staff Nordic Relay For LifeTeam for a Skating Party to help put the ice on cancer.
Where: Elizabeth Park Skate Rink
When: Friday, February 12th 5:00PM- 8:00PM
How can you help?--------> Join us!
Come to the skating party. We will have music, face painting, games, and S'mores. For more info see the community board at BES or contact Doug Kussius or Darlene Sanborn.
NOTE FROM BRADFORD YOUTH SPORTS
Although we greatly appreciate the fan support, we do not allow unaccompanied children at youth sports events. We graciously ask that an adult accompany and take responsibility for their children at all games or that the children do not attend. We also ask that parents remind their children to be respectful of the gym, other fans and the equipment. We need to leave the gymnastic mats alone and not bounce balls or play in the lobby area. The school extends BYS the courtesy of having first rights to the use of the gym, and we in no way want to jeopardize this privilege.
