Branchville Bulletin

Dear Branchville Community,

Happy Mother's Day!

Whether you are a mother, grandmother, stepmother, or nurturing figure in a child's life, your impact is immeasurable. I extend my heartfelt wishes for a very happy Mother's Day filled with joy and cherished moments.

Speaking of celebrations, I also want to take a moment to acknowledge the resounding success of our recent PTA Gala! What a fantastic evening it was, bringing together parents and some staff teachers to support our students. The BES energy in the room was truly inspiring and a reminder of the support and strength of our community.

The love for Branchville was felt all week long. Thank you to parents and the PTA for their efforts and gestures to celebrate our staff during Staff Appreciation Week. It was truly appreciated.

As we look ahead, we are filled with excitement for the remaining weeks of the school year!

Once again, thank you to our amazing mothers and our dedicated PTA for all that you do to make our school community so special.

Wishing you all a wonderful Mother's Day weekend.

Keith L Margolus

Principal

P.S. Don't forget to vote!

The annual town budget referendum will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Yanity Gym. The sample ballot will be available on the Town website and in the Town Clerk's Office.

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

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

Parent Orientation

For parents of REGISTERED incoming kindergarten students, the May 15th orientation is an adult-only event that provides an overview of the kindergarten experience. After I make a few remarks, our kindergarten teachers will discuss the kindergarten day and answer any questions you may have about the kindergarten program and procedures. This begins at 6 p.m. in a kindergarten classroom.

Mini-Kindergarten Experience

We invite REGISTERED incoming kindergarten students to participate in Mini-K on Tuesday, June 3rd. Below is a schedule that provides you with the session your child can attend.

The mini-kindergarten experience is an opportunity for your child to get a brief introduction to our school, meet the kindergarten teachers and other staff members, and for us to begin getting to know your child.

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.

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