Bellows Weekly Bulletin
November 9, 2023
Monday, 11/13 - D Day
- 4th Grade Early Morning Library - 8:00 AM
- Circus Week Begins
- 3rd Grade - Mister C: The World of Motion- Ridgefield Playhouse Virtual show
Tuesday, 11/14 - E Day
- 3rd Grade Early Morning Library - 8:00 AM
- RNIC Meeting - 9:15 AM - FEB Annex
Wednesday, 11/15 - F Day
- 5th Grade Early Morning Library - 8:00 AM
- Board of Ed Meeting - 9:00 AM - FEB Auditorium
- 4th Grade Early Morning Library
Friday, 11/17 - B Day - Last Day for Student Council Food Drive Donations
- 3rd Grade Early Morning Library
- 5th Grade Boundless Adventure Trip
- 4th Grade Circus Performance - 6:00 PM - HS Gym
The Week in Photos
Third Grade Virtual Rainforest Experience
Mad Science- Fire & Ice Assembly - National STEM DAY
Third Grade Math Decomposing Liters to Milliliters
5th Grade Circuit Science Investigation
4th Grade Student Council Veteran's Day Cards
5th Grade Student Council Veteran's Day Cards
More Mad Science Photos- All Grades
Rye Neck Strategic Planning
As we work to develop the strategic goals that will guide our District over the next few years, we are in the process of collecting input from staff members, parents and students. In addition to the surveys sent out earlier this week, Judith Wilson, our Strategic Plan facilitator, will host virtual forums as another opportunity for input; however, no debates or decision-making will take place in the forums.
Parents can choose to participate in whichever forum works best for their schedule.
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 @ 10:30AM
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 @ 7:00PM
Dr. Lutinski will share the links to these forums in his Monthly Update on November 6th.
If you have not had the chance to complete the survey sent earlier this week, please do so by November 19th.
It is Circus Week at FEB!
On Monday, FEB kicks off a special week of Circus Arts in our Physical Education classes with a school-wide assembly featuring the National Circus Project! Students will get to see all of the tricks and acts they will get to perform in PE this week, with fourth graders putting on a grade-level evening show for their families and friends on Friday night at 6pm in the Rye Neck High School gymnasium.
This year we are inviting all FEB grades 3-5 families to come and watch the show. Seating is limited so we ask you to be mindful of the number of guests you bring with you. Children must be supervised by an adult. Please note that students from the Middle School or High School will be NOT allowed to attend the event unless accompanied by a family member.
The PTSA 5th Grade Affairs Committee and some of our fifth graders will be selling concessions. There is a raffle for prizes and gift baskets, too! Please see the flyer below for all the details.
We look forward to another amazing 4th Grade Circus event this year!
Student Council Food Drive- Kindness Campaign
Important: Visitors and Dropoffs
Please note that there is a sign on the front door and on the sign-in kiosk ➡️
- All visitors must sign in with ID at the Raptor kiosk at the front entrance. If you have forgotten your ID, you can type your information in. Once you are signed in, please ring the doorbell to gain entry. Your visitor sticker will print inside the building.
- If you are dropping off a student, just ring the doorbell and we will let the student in.
- If you are only dropping off lunch, homework, etc, just ring the doorbell and we meet you at the door.
Early Morning Program Reminders
All students should ring the bell at the front entrance for morning programs; students should be dropped off no earlier than 5 minutes before the program begins to ensure there is supervision.
- Early Morning Library starts at 8:00.
- Band for Beginners starts at 7:45; Intermediate Band starts at 8:15.
- Strings starts at 8:05.
- Math Olympiad and Continental Math programs start at 7:45.
There is still some work to be done on it for next year as well so if you have any feedback, we definitely would love to hear it. Click the link above or the photo to access the handbook.
Use of Cell Phones & Smart Watches- MUST READ
Personal cell phones, smartwatches, iPods, MP3 players, tablets, computers, etc. are not to be used in the building or on school grounds during school hours unless authorized by a teacher for instructional purposes.
Cell phones and smartwatches must be turned off from 8:35 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
These items should be kept in the child’s locked locker during school hours. Your child may keep the smartwatch on their wrist during the school day, but it must be powered off. Student are not allowed to keep these items in their desks as they are not secure and the school will not take responsibility for lost personal items not secured away.
Children are not permitted to bring cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, and/or computerized/electronic devices on class trips.
If a child needs to contact their parents during the school day, they should do so by coming to the main office and using a school landline phone.
Parents/Guardians: If you are looking to contact your child regarding after school arrangements or changes in schedule, we ask you to email the class teacher(s) and Cc Ms. Laychak . You may also call the school to speak with your child directly if needed.
There have been several instances in which students have used their personal devices during school hours to contact a parent/guardian. This should not be happening.
Please make sure to review the F.E.B. Family Handbook with your child/children.
FEB Attendance Procedures
If your child is going to be absent, please email the main office at FEBattendance@ryeneck.org or call 914-777-4600.
If your child is reported absent by his/her classroom teacher, and you have not called the office, you will be notified via the automated system to verify the absence.
In case of severe, contagious disease, pediculosis (head lice), or prolonged illnesses, please notify the school nurse, Samantha Krench, MSN RN. It is our procedure that the nurse notifies parents of children in the class regarding exposure to a contagious disease.
If your child becomes ill in school and needs to be sent home, the nurse will notify you at the emergency phone number provided. For this reason, it is important for the school to have parents’ work numbers/cell numbers, as well as an additional one or two emergency numbers of neighbors or close relatives.
It is important that children arrive at school in time for the opening bell at 8:40 a.m. Arriving late (8:45 a.m.) after morning routines and instruction have started is disconcerting to a child and disruptive to the class. Plan to give your child a smooth beginning to his/her day by scheduling ample time for early morning procedures.
If you need to remove your child from school for any reason during the school day, please email or call the main office first.
Upcoming Dates to Remember
- November 20 - PTSA Photo Retakes
- November 22 - Rapid Dismissal - 11:30 AM
- November 23 - Thanksgiving - School Closed
- November 24 - Thanksgiving Recess- School Closed
- November 29 - Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:30-6:30 PM
- December 1 - Early Dismissal - 11:30 AM
- December 1 - Parent-Teacher Conferences 12:30-3:15 PM
- December 5 - Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:30-6:30 PM
- December 6 - Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:30-6:30 PM
- December 7 - Report Cards on Parent Portal
- December 8 - RNIC Meeting - 9:15 AM - FEB Annex
- December 11 - 5th Grade Concert - 6:00 PM - Auditorium
- December 13-14 - PTSA Book Fair
- December 22 - Early Dismissal - 11:30 AM
- December 25-January 2 - Holiday Recess