Bellows Weekly Bulletin

Monday, 11/4 - F Day

• 5th Grade Early Morning Library - 8:00

Tuesday, 11/5 - Election Day/Superintendent's Conference Day - Staff Only

Wednesday, 11/6 - A Day

• 3rd Grade Early Morning Library - 8:00
• Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:30-6:30

Thursday, 11/7 - B Day - Halloween

• 4th Grade Early Morning Library - 8:00
• RNIC Meeting - 9:15 - FEB Annex
• PTSA Merchandise Sale - 2:45-3:30 - FEB Front Entrance

Friday, 11/8 - C Day

• 5th Grade Early Morning Library - 8:00
• STEM DAY EVENT: Mobile ED: Bot! The Secret World of Robots Assembly, Grades 3-5
• RNIC Annual International Potluck Dinner - 6:00-8:30 PM - MS/HS Dining Hall

You can view more photos on our social media pages and the Rye Neck website.

Third graders are working in teams to create Marble Mazes based on what they are learning in Science class about unbalanced and balanced forces. This unit of study involving forces of motion is a great one for some additional "minds-on and hands-on" investigation and creation. Yet another strong example of teacher collaboration between Ms. Trotta and the 3rd grade Science team!

Fourth graders are now bringing their Native American research to life in their first enrichment unit of study with Ms. Trotta in the Library. This collaboration between our 4th grade Social Studies team and Ms. Trotta will culminate with an artifact gallery walk for students and families on Tuesday, November 26th in the Bellows Auditorium at 2:30 pm. More information in a week or so.

Fifth graders participated in a Halloween inspired BreakoutEDU puzzle in Library class. These team building puzzles and challenges reinforce critical thinking, problem-solving and teamwork.

Fifth graders have also started their first enrichment unit as well this week with Ms. Trotta and the 5th grade Science team related to shadow patterns and incorporating stop-motion photography. More to share next week!

Click the image to find out more or visit the Village of Mamaroneck website

Please note that there is a sign on the visitor sign-in kiosk ➡️

• All visitors entering the building 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. No need to sign in.
• If you are only dropping off lunch, homework, etc, just ring the doorbell and we meet you at the door. No need to sign in.

The next early dismissal date for Professional Learning is Wednesday, December 18th. Third graders will be dismissed at 1:30, and fourth and fifth graders will be dismissed at 1:35. All grades will have their regular lunch period.

Please be sure to add these dates to your calendar:

• Wednesday, December 18th
• Wednesday, February 26th
• Wednesday, March 26th

The Rye Neck Safe Routes to School is a community group comprised of parents in the Rye Neck school district, who coordinate with school administrators, PTA representatives, elected officials, municipal employees, police officers, Mamaroneck SRTS, and other community members to improve pedestrian, bicycle, and traffic safety. Initiatives can include coordinating Education programs, advocating for Engineering initiatives by the municipalities, and/or requesting the assistance of local law Enforcement. Please see their new website for more information.

https://www.ryeneck.org/community-partners/safe-routes-to-school

Fifth graders who would like to decorate their friends' lockers for their birthdays can do so, as long as it is planned in advance with the main office. We ask that parents and students read and follow the Locker Decorating procedure and rules.

Each grade level is scheduled for two (2) days over the six (6) day cycle. This is open to all students and no sign up is required. Just drop your child/children off at the main entrance at 8:00 am and they will be escorted to the Library. Please make sure you are dropping them off on the correct days, and no earlier than five minutes before the program begins.

If you have a change in your child's pickup after 12:00 pm, please call the main office at 914-777-4600 or email the office at febattendance@ryeneck.org. This will ensure that the message is relayed to your child in time for dismissal.

If your child is going to be absent or late for any reason, please email the main office at FEBattendance@ryeneck.org or call 914-777-4600. All absences need to be reported by 9:00 AM.

Please remember to report upcoming absences for holiday travel.

If your child is reported absent by his/her classroom teacher, and you have not called the office, you will be notified at 10:30 AM 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 8:35 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.

District Calendar

FEB Family Handbook (in progress)

November Letter Day Calendar

Fifth Grade Locker Decorating

Band Schedule

Volunteer Forms

PTSA Website

Booster Club Website

Rye Neck School Foundation Website