The Bedford Buccaneer
April 11, 2022
IMPORTANT DATES
Tuesday, April 12-BHS Performing Arts Department Concert-7PM- BHS Auditorium
Thursday, April 14-Poetry Slam-6:30-8:15pm in the LGI
Thursday, April 14-Boys Lacrosse Dine and Donate-5-10pm at Red Heat Tavern
Friday, April 15-Deadline to order senior yard signs
Monday, April 18-Friday, April 22-Spring Vacation
Thursday, April 28-SEPAC Meeting-7pm on Zoom
Friday, April 29-Grades 9/10 Semi-7-10pm in BHS Cafeteria
Wednesday, May 11-Seniors Awards Night-7:00-8:30pm-BHS Auditorium
Thursday, May 12-BHS Vocal Concert-7:00pm
Friday, May 13-Junior Prom-7:00-10:00pm
Tuesday, May 17-BHS Instrumental Concert-7:00pm
Thursday, May 19- 42nd AFJROTC Annual Awards Night-6:00-7:30 pm-BHS Auditorium
Friday, May 20-Last day for seniors
Wednesday, May 25-Senior Prom-7:00-10:00pm-Tewksbury Country Club
Thursday, June 2, 2022 - Graduation at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell at 6:15pm
Tuesday, June 7-Wednesday, June 8-Grade 9 Physics MCAS
The BHS Performing Arts Department Concert
Students who are sick should stay home.
Please be advised that symptoms may be VERY MILD and any symptom of a head cold, sore throat or headache, should not be ignored and should be tested.
Symptomatic Individuals may return to school after they:
Have improvement in symptoms
Have been without fever for at least 24 hours without use of fever-reducing medications.
Have received a negative PCR or antigen test result for COVID-19. An antigen test may be self administered and does not need to be proctored or administered by a healthcare professional.
If an individual tests positive for COVID-19, they may return to schools as long as:
Been without fever for 24 hours without taking fever-reducing medications
Have improvement of symptoms
Following the day 5 isolation period, individuals must mask for 5 additional days when around others, other than eating, drinking or outside.
Please be sure to call your child’s pediatrician to report the positive result.
Student athletes need a phone triage and/or in person evaluation by their primary care provider prior to returning to sports.
Please report all cases of COVID-19 (both home tests and tests from a healthcare provider) to your child’s school COVID email:
Please email Nancy_Thorsen@bedfordps.org with any questions.
Nancy Thorsen BSN,RN
781-275-1700 ext. 4416
Absence Line: (781)918-4561
or select #1 from the main menu of (781)275-1700
School Lunch
BHSPA News
The BHSPA meets monthly over Zoom on the 4th Thursday of the month at 8am. If you are interested in attending the meeting or learning more about what the BHSPA does, please email: bhsbucsparents@gmail.com Every donation made to the BHSPA goes directly to our BHS community through programs, enrichment and activities.
Recent BHSPA Funding:
- Funding of 10 new picnic tables accommodating outdoor lunches, classrooms, meetings, etc.
- Ice cream socials for each class to re-connect upon returning to in-person classes in 2021. It was the first time the classes were together as a whole in over a year!
- Teacher/Student grants to fund school projects including technology equipment for BHS NOW, funding grade specific initiatives and club requests.
- Preparation and distribution of Student Directories (this year it will include a teacher directory with email addresses!) - coming soon!
- Sponsorship of Teacher/Staff Appreciation events
and so much more
Please check out BHSPA.org for more information!
Counseling Corner
Notice for Upcoming AP Exams
AP Exams are approaching and will run from May 2nd through 13th. Morning exams will start at 8am and afternoon exams will start at 12pm.
If you are taking AP Exams, please be sure to review the Exam Policy and Guidelines posted by the College Board in preparation for your test dates.
By Tuesday, April 26th, all students who registered for exams will receive an email from Total Registration with their exam schedule. Please be sure to review this exam schedule for accuracy.
If you have any additional questions regarding AP Exams, please reach out to the AP Coordinator, Samantha Thyne, at samantha_thyne@bedfordps.org.
Counseling Department Programming
Sophomore Seminars began on April 11th. School counselors will lead classroom discussions during health classes and students will learn how to use SCOIR to identify and save their favorite careers.
Scheduling for School Year 2023
Important Dates
ASAP
Please submit corrections to the course request information to your students' school counselor.
Seniors:
TIPS FOR THE WAITLIST DECISION
Waitlisted? Colleges as a rule do not divulge the length of their waitlist or your place on it.
Therefore it is nearly impossible to predict whether you will get off the waitlist and when.
Carefully consider your other options and whether it is important to you to stay on a waitlist. If you do decide to stay on, be sure to make a deposit at another college by May 1 and be prepared to attend that college. It is not unheard of for students to get off of a waitlist in late August- just days before the start of freshman year.
Compare offers of admission and financial aid from each school
Notify the financial aid office of the school you choose to attend that you accept their offer for assistance. Failure to do so may result in the loss of financial assistance.
Send communications to the colleges you choose not to attend informing them of your decision. Remember to thank them for their consideration
Juniors:
Plan college visits for April vacation.
Register for the June SAT Reasoning prior to the deadline, on the College Board website.
From the College Board
If you’ve checked your inbox today, you’ve probably already received the email we sent your teen about the SAT. In case you missed it, your teen’s counselor has got you covered too.
The SAT is designed to support the choices juniors will make about their life beyond high school. In fact, millions of students take the test each year as a step on their path to college. It's a globally recognized test that's the best way to show off the skills and knowledge colleges care about.
To get ready for test day, your teen can use the free, personalized SAT prep of Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy®.
Registration for May & June is open, and seats are available.
Testing Supports
College Board and the Jed Foundation co-created a resource on strategies to help students calm their nerves before, during, and after a test. Check out this new resource How to cope with test anxiety
Parents/Guardians - Content from Fastweb
April To-Do List for High School Seniors
Helpful college checklist for students and parents
Career Pathways Program at Bedford High School
Bedford High School is partnering with the local business community to expose our students to a variety of career paths. Students become motivated and self-directed when they discover a potential career field of interest. Hands-on exposure and information to careers help students make informed post high school plans.
There are three aspects to our Career Pathways and Planning Program:
Career Speakers: We host two Career Speakers per month. They will be held via ZOOM during the student's Flex Block Period (10:22am-11:30am). Interested students sign up ahead of time. Sessions are approximately 40 minutes in length. Topics our speakers cover include, but are not limited to: a day in the life, the personal journey (what was your path like), necessary education, advice for high school students, what you enjoy most, and then questions.
- Job Shadow Program: Provide students with a half-day immersive experience on a job site, allowing students to observe, interact, and learn from experts in the field. Students can be placed individually or in small groups depending on the business/occupation. Prior to being placed students take a Career Aptitude Test to help them determine a particular area of interest. The Job Shadow Program would happen once a year for our sophomore class in early spring.
- Internships: Would only be offered to seniors who have a demonstrated interest in a particular field. The internships would provide real world experience and responsibility, students must complete an interview with the participating company. Students would be placed based on company approval. Internships can occur during or after the school day. (More information to follow on our Internship Program).
If you would like to participate in our Career Program, please complete the following GOOGLE form or contact Brian DeChellis at 781 275-1700 ext. 4414 or brian_dechellis@bedfordps.org
Google Form Link:
Dear Mom and Dad, Please stick with me
Dear Mom and Dad, Please stick with me
By Helene Wingenes
Helene Wingens has always been passionate about painting pictures with words. As a contributing editor for Grown & Flown, a resource for parents raising kids ages 15-25, Helene shares her experiences and expert advice. Wouldn’t you want to know what your teen is trying to tell you?
Read full article here:
https://grownandflown.com/letter-from-teen-to-parents/
Join our Bedford Challenge Success community on social media!
Twitter: @chalsuccessbhs
Instagram: @challengesuccessbhs
Facebook: Challenge Success Bedford High School (this is a closed group)
For more information about BHS-Challenge Success please contact Cynthia Vitti (cynhere@comcast.net) or Lori Popkewitz Alper (lorialper@gmail.com)
BEDFORD SEPAC (Special Education Parental Advisory Council)
All parents & guardians of Bedford special education welcome!
Bedford Public Schools and SEPAC are hosting Special Education transition meetings for parents who have children transitioning to Lane, JGMS and BHS. We hope you are able to join us!
Transition meeting (Special Education) - Incoming Lane Students (grade 2 transitioning to grade 3)
June 1 from 2-3 PM at the Lane School
Transition meeting (Special Education) - Incoming JGMS Students (grade 5 transitioning to grade 6)
May 18 from 1:15 - 2:15 PM at JGMS
Transition meeting (Special Education) - Incoming BHS Students (grade 8 transitioning to grade 9)
April 27 from 8-9 am at BHS
April SEPAC Meeting
Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 7:30 PM on zoom
General meeting updates. Also, we will have meet & greet with guest speaker Jon Hartunian, JGMS principal.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85779135543?pwd=ejYwMExzdU5qUTZSTkhZcmF1VVpkQT09
Meeting ID: 857 7913 5543
Passcode: 139972
May SEPAC Coffee Chat
Monday, May 9, 2022, at 9:30 AM at Starbucks
Please join us for a coffee chat at Starbucks. All parents and guardians of special education students welcome.
Not mandatory but please RSVP if possible to coreenita@yahoo.com.
May SEPAC Meeting
Thursday, May 19, 2022, at 7 PM on zoom
General meeting updates. Also, guest speaker James McLernon, Lane School Bridge Teacher, Bedford district trainer in Safety Care, will share de-escalation
strategies and how they can be adjusted to the home setting. Please submit any questions prior to coreenita@yahoo.com.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85181609086?pwd=aUwvcDJDWSsrc1c4WXlQMXRqRnB3UT09
Meeting ID: 851 8160 9086
Passcode: 462289
June End of Year SEPAC Outing
Thursday, June 9, 2022, at 7 PM at Red Heat Tavern
Please join us to celebrate the year end at Red Heat Tavern. All parents and guardians of special education students welcome.
Not mandatory but please RSVP if possible to coreenita@yahoo.com.
BEDFORD SEPAC (Special Education Parental Advisory Council)
All parents & guardians of Bedford special education welcome!
Web: bedfordsepac.com
Facebook group: https://www.facebook. com/groups/BEDFORDMASEPAC/
2021/2022 SEPAC Monthly Meeting dates
April 28
May 19
June 9
Meetings begin at 7 PM
*Location and/or Zoom to be shared 2 weeks prior to meetings on SEPAC Facebook and webpage
Senior Dates and Deadlines
Grad signs are on SALE NOW. The deadline to Order is FRIDAY, APRIL 15th. Signs will be delivered in May. Click here: https://bit.ly/3LidVMU
Note: If you experience challenges with the link, please try again in a few days as the company that services the link nationwide has been having issues.
Yearbook Orders: After January 21 the cost will be $100.00.
You may place your order here
Please make checks out to BHS 2021/2022 yearbook.
Important Information for the Class of 2022
Please help us to have a successful yearbook by getting an early start.
Send all pictures that you would like to be considered for the yearbook to www.hjeshare.com. Enter the school code: Bedford (capital B). Please identify who the students are in the pictures. Please use full names not nicknames when you submit your baby picture. Please only submit one baby picture. If you do not identify your baby picture you run the risk of not being in the yearbook.
The official photographer for the senior portraits is Mark Lawrence Photographers. Their phone number is 603-882-0116. Please contact them for an appointment. If you have any questions in regards to any of the information. Please contact Mrs. Santos. Her email is karen_santos@bedfordps.org
If you decide to take your own pictures. Please be aware of the size. It must be 2.5 X 3 with a DPI of 300. Yearbook staff will contact you if your picture does not follow these guidelines.
If you have any questions in regards to any of the information. Please contact Mrs. Santos. at karen_santos@bedfordps.org
Past Due Dates
October 22nd- Senior Portraits-Please contact Mark Lawrence Photography @603-882-0116 to make your appointment.
October 8th- Senior Class Photo
The senior class photo will be taken on the football field. The picture will take place during flex block that day. (10:22-11:32) It will not take the whole time. Seniors please listen for the announcement on that day. Let Mrs Santos know if you have any questions.
October 8th- Individual baby pictures/Elementary photos. Please make sure when you upload your baby picture to include your name, first and last. If there is no name you run the risk of not being in the yearbook. Send to: www.hjeshare.com
Enter the code: Bedford(capital letter “B”)
October 8th- “Senior Thanks” (limit of 175 words) Please note: Text slang and most abbreviations are not acceptable. Drug or alcohol references are not acceptable. Send your “senior thanks” in a word document to: bhs2022yearbook@gmail.com
December 10th- Business Ads- Anyone with 2 business ads gets a free yearbook.
December 10th- Parent Ads. The 2021-2022 forms will be sent to the parents.
It's that time of year...
Senior students, please complete the form with the Cap and Gown order link above to order your cap & gown for graduation by December 21, 2021!
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thanks,
Nicole Myles M.Ed
Class of 2022 Advisor
Graduation is Thursday, June 2, 2022
Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell
6:15pm
There are no tickets for the event as there is ample seating for all friends and family members. Mark your calendars. It will be here sooner than you think!
Need a student parking sticker?
How do I...
Get dismissed? Please bring a note to the main office in the morning. (or call 781-275-1700) Students will be given a dismissal pass to show the teacher and head right out of class at the dismissal time. This helps us to reduce the number of class disruptions.
Get a locker? Your Advisor will supply you with a lock. You will select a locker, then your Advisor will record your locker number and combination just in case you forget it. It happens!
Get my Aspen ID? If you need your ID or are having trouble logging in please contact tech_support@bedfordps.org
Find my lost items? The lost and found bin can be found in the student office.
Pick up a dropped off item? Please stop by the student office and look for the student drop off area sign. (Parents/Guardians, please label item your dropping with name) Please note; we do not interrupt classes for drop offs. Please stop by between classes to check for your item.
Find out more about grading and courses? You may find this and many other helpful pieces of information in your Program of Studies found here
Know who to contact for help? (please see page 6)
Get a parking sticker? You will not need a sticker until the end of September. Please fill out the Google Form here and your Assistant Principal will deliver it to your lunch or Advisory. There is no fee for parking at Bedford High School.
Bedford High School
Bedford High School Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7:45am - 2:24pm
Wednesday 7:45 am - 12:55 pm
9 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA 01730
Phone: 781-275-1700
Absence Line: 781-918-4561
Fax: 781-275-6664