Principal Letter
May 9, 2008
Dear Parents,
What a tremendous experience we had on Tuesday for our Bike and Walk to School activity. We had approximately 150 students, staff and parents riding bikes up Main Street to the school and about 100 others walking from the Bradford Academy being led by our school band. Our goal is to reinforce more healthy activities for everyone. I encourage you and your family to be active together. Thanks to all of you for transporting bikes and children to and from school.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATIONKindergarten registration for next year's class will be held on Monday, May 19th, from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. If you have a child who is eligible for next year's kindergarten class, please call the school if you are unable to attend the registration. Children must be five years old by August 31st to start school in the fall. Childcare will be provided.
ANNUAL MEETINGOur Annual Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 21st. It is very important that parents participate in this crucial process. Please read through the annual report that was mailed home this week and bring your questions to the meeting. Each year we elect board members to serve two and three year terms and we discuss the budget for the upcoming school year. Childcare will be available for the 7:30 p.m. meeting at the Bradford Academy Auditorium.
BIGGEST TREES IN TOWN QUESTWe are getting forms in from people trying to locate some of the largest trees in town. We want to find the largest white pine, sugar maple and apple tree. Get out and help us with this quest.
BRADFORD CONSERVATION COMMISSIONThe Bradford Conservation Commission will be sponsoring the following upcoming events:
* Tree Planting to Celebrate Arbor Day, Saturday, May 10th, 9:00 a.m. at the B.A.
* Mother's Day Bird Walk, Sunday, May 11th, 7:30 - 10:00, meeting at Devil's Den Parking Area on Chase Hollow Rd. Call John Price at 222-9081 for more information.
* Forest Management Workshop, Thursday, May 15th, 4:30 - 7:00 p.m., meeting at Devil's Den Parking Area on Chase Hollow Rd. For more information call 439-3562.
* 4th Annual Devil's Den Celebration, Sunday, June 8th, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Devil's Den Parking Area on Chase Hollow Rd. Music, hikes, stories, campfire & food. Call 439-3562 for more information.
UPCOMING EVENTS* Best Friends will host a Family Fun Night tonight from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Please call Kana Johnson at 222-5521 if you are able to help or for more information.
* On Thursday, May 29th, students in kindergarten through 3rd grade will present a Spring Concert in the gymnasium from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Parents, grandparents, and community members are all invited.
* A Landscape Work Day has been scheduled here on Saturday, May 31st from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
* Our Annual School Picnic will be held on June 4th. Students in Grades 4-6 will perform during the picnic. A plant swap will take place again this year.
* Field Day is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10th with a rain day of Wednesday, June 11th.
CLASS TRIPSThis is the time of year when classes are venturing out for field trips. Some of the trips do require admission fees. If you are unable to cover the cost of admission for your child, please give me a call. We do have funds available to allow all children to participate in the field trip experience. Beyond the admission charge, we ask that parents respect the $5.00 limit for spending money. The following trips have been scheduled:
* May 16th - 2nd grade to Montshire Museum
* May 22nd - 4th grade to Fort #4
* May 23rd - 6th grade to Boston
* June 5th - 1st grade to Squam Lake
* June 6th - 5th grade to Shelburne Museum
ELIZABETH'S PARKBradford Parks & Recreation Commission is currently seeking volunteers to help clean up Elizabeth's Park on Saturday, May 17th from 9:00 am.m - 2:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Please bring your rakes and gloves. For more information, please call Jessica Bean at 449-1001.
BIGGEST TREE / TICK SEASONvisit www.kidshealth.com for more information.
Yours truly,
Charles Barrett
Principal