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Bellows Weekly Bulletin
January 10, 2025
Monday, 1/13 - F Day
- 5th Grade Early Morning Library - 8:00
- Dance Cavise Program Begins - Grade 4
- PTSA Winter Clubs Begin
Tuesday, 1/14 - A Day
- 3rd Grade Early Morning Library - 8:00
- RNIC Meeting - 9:15 AM - FEB Annex
Wednesday, 1/15 - B Day
- 4th Grade Early Morning Library - 8:00
Thursday, 1/16 - C Day
- 5th Grade Early Morning Library - 8:00
- 5th Grade Puberty Workshop - Session I - 2:00 PM
Friday, 1/17 - D Day
- 3rd Grade Early Morning Library - 8:00
- 5th Grade Puberty Workshop - Session II - 2:00 PM
Monday, January 20
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - School Closed
- Board of Ed Meeting - 7:00 PM - MS/HS Community Room
Thursday, January 23
- Town Hall Meetings for Grades 3-5
- Asian Lunar New Year - School Closed
Wednesday, February 5
- Experiment Night - 6:00 PM - MS/HS
Survey for Superintendent Search
The Rye Neck Board of Education has engaged School Leadership, LLC to assist it as it undertakes a search for a new Superintendent of Schools.
The Board feels it is important to obtain input from members of the school community as to the qualities that it should seek in a new Superintendent. Your assistance by completing this brief survey online will be greatly appreciated. PLEASE COMPLETE THE SURVEY NO LATER THAN JANUARY 31, 2025. Thank you.
4th Grade Theatre Residency Begins on Monday!
On Monday, January 13, the fourth graders kick-off their three week theatre residency with Dance Cavise Studios! Students will "tryout" in a grade level assembly on Monday afternoon followed by weekly rehearsals of a popular Broadway musical number selected by each class. They will rehearse a short routine over the next few weeks culminating with a school-wide performance on Thursday, February 6th at 10:30 am and a performance for families on Friday, February 7 at 1:55 pm. More information in the coming weeks but we are excited to have this enrichment experience at Bellows as an alternative to the Circus. Thank you to the PTSA for supporting enrichment through the Arts at Rye Neck!
ParentSquare is Here!
Did you hear the news? Rye Neck is on ParentSquare. You should have received an email yesterday inviting you to join us by activating your account.
Download the app to customize your preferences and stay up-to-date on events at our schools. We're happy to have you on board!
Through this unified communications platform, you will be able to:
Receive all District, school and classroom communications via email, text, or app
View the school and classroom calendar and RSVP for events
Easily sign up to volunteer and/or bring items
Securely receive report cards, IEPs and other important student documents
Communicate with teachers and staff safely in your preferred language
And so much more…
Link to the ParentSquare app (Apple)
Link to ParentSquare app (Android)
Join Your School on ParentSquare
Here is a great video for you to learn more about this amazing communication platform!
F.E. Bellows Science Expo Informational Sheet # 1: Thinking about a Topic
Below is a link to the first of several informational documents to help families in supporting their child/children in deciding on how to design a science experiment that could be considered for the Tri-County Science & Technology Fair. Also in this week's bulletin you will find Informational Sheet #2: Using the Scientific Method.
Informational Sheet # 1: Thinking About a Topic for the Science Expo
F.E. Bellows Science Expo Informational Sheet #2: Using the Scientific Method
This informational sheet is designed to help students and families form a good question, develop a hypothesis, understand experiment procedures and data collection methods and how to write a conclusion. It also contains a link to the rubric used by our judges when scoring a science experiment being considered for Tri-County.
Meet the Scientists- FEB Science Expo Planning-January 22
Our Partners in Science, Marc Karell, Mark Kramer & Kathy Last Barney will be at Bellows on Wednesday, January 22 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm for students and families interested in picking their brains about designing a strong experiment for the Science Expo in March. Please see the flyer below for details.
Virtual Kidnapping Extortion Call- Safety Concern
Our district’s security consultant brought to our attention that residents in another district in our area were recently the victims of hoax kidnapping phone calls. Please read this "Virtual Kidnapping Extortion Call" warning.
Hurricane Ida Assistance
This week, on January 9th and 11th, volunteers from the Village of Mamaroneck’s Affordable Housing Task Force and the Mamaroneck Coalition for Affordable Housing are offering help in applying for the New York State Office of Homes and Community Renewal homeowner grant program for Hurricane Ida repairs and reimbursement. Please see this Grant Application Flyer for information about who qualifies, what kind of documentation you may need, and what type of assistance is available.
Booster Club Grease Fundraiser Announcement
The RNHS Theatre Department are transforming the HS dining hall into a 50's diner as well as providing some entertainment with a singalong, dancing, crafts, and games. Tickets are on sale now! Click the flyer for the link to purchase.