Branchville Bulletin

Dear Branchville Community,

My uncle frequently says, "Who has more fun than people?" He tends to have other Twainian quips, and with this one, I have a partial answer for him at least, "Absolutely the people of Branchville have fun!" That spring fun is on its way to a classroom near you!

The Field Day dates are out and listed below. On Thursday, April 24th, we have the popular Math Night with a special opportunity for those who register early. Click on the flyer below to learn more. Just two weeks after the April break, our 5th-grade musical performance of Alice in Wonderland Jr. will take place lead by the Branchville Teacher of the Year, Betsy Anderson!!! That is followed up by the PTA Gala!

See below for some other important updates and information. This is the last newsletter until after Spring Break. I hope that you have an enjoyable and relaxing time with family and friends.

Important Dates

5/30 - Field Day

6/6- Field Day (Rain Date)

In partnership,

Keith L Margolus

Principal

This was also sent as a stand-alone to parents of students in grades 3-5. It describes the upcoming SBA test dates and ways to support your child's success.

The DEADLINE was Friday, and letters will be accepted through the end of the day on Monday.

Click on the letter below for details about the class placement process.

Coursey of the PTA, please see the budget timeline below.

If you don't follow Board of Education conversations, this is the time to listen in. I encourage you to watch the budget presentation here.

Click on the image below to visit the budget Information website.

RPS’s Forever Summer Bridge registration is open!

Our elementary program is low-tech and high-fun! It includes multiple opportunities for outdoor time with peers, creativity, an emphasis on social-emotional support, and thematic project-based sessions that integrate math and literacy, providing each student with a joyful experience!

The Jumpstart to Kindergarten experience for our rising K students was a HUGE hit! We are excited to run it again this summer.

Here is an overview of last year's program - Forever Summer Bridge 2024

Click Here to Register for Summer Bridge 2025

Check out the new page,engagED on the RPS Curriculum Site pictured and linked below.

RPS distribution flyers for outside groups via a Digital Backpack.

Organizations that meet the RPS policy may submit their request for inclusion in the digital backpack. Please help us in our effort to go green by checking students' Digital Backpacks Organizations that meet the RPS policy may submit their request for inclusion to cmelagrano@ridgefieldps.net. Thank you!

If you are looking for a comprehensive description of our school practices and procedures, please review the K-5 Student Handbook.

Visiting BES

If you are visiting BES, one way to expedite the entry process is to fill out this form or use the QR code in advance of your planned visit (teacher meeting, PTA meeting, mystery reader, library or art volunteer, etc.) and your badge will be waiting for you when you arrive. If you have something to drop off for your child during the school day such as a forgotten lunch or instrument, there will be a table outside of the entrance to place the item.

• • When you arrive to enter the building, we ask that you press the video doorbell button and identify yourself. You will then be granted access to the vestibule.

  • Once in the vestibule, please do NOT hold the door open for a different guest entering the building. We cannot open the second set of doors until you are inside the vestibule. While this may be inconvenient and feel impolite, we are standardizing access to the buildings across the district so that everyone knows what to expect.

For visits to BES during the school day, I recommend that you arrive early as it takes some time to process your visitor badge. For a visit that is not arranged a day ahead of time, calling the main office ahead of your visit is a helpful practice.

April

4/10 - Early Release (parent-teacher conferences0

4/11 - Early Release (parente-teacher conferences)

4/14 - 4/18 - Spring Recess

May

5/21 - Art Show at 5:00

5/26 - No School (Memorial Day)

5/30 - Field Day

For a comprehensive list of upcoming events, please see the calendars below.

RPS Events Calendar

Rotational Calendar

PTA Events Calendar

To withhold directory and media publications (including Instagram) please follow this path when you are logged in to PowerSchool.

• On the left-hand side please click on "Demographic Change."

• A number of tabs will appear. Click on "Directory & Media OptOut.

There you will find the option to withhold directory and media information. It is helpful if you notify us of the change. Please email, administrative assistant, Catherine Basso, at cbasso@ridgefieldps.net

Never hesitate to reach out to us about this publication or any other questions you may have. We are a phone call or an email away.

Keith L Margolus

Principal

kmargolus@ridgefieldps.net

Website: https://bes.ridgefield.org/Home
Location: 40 Florida Road, Ridgefield, CT, USA
Phone: 203.894.5850