PINK OUT DAY
Wednesday, October 16 is 'Pink Out Day' at BHS. Staff and students can wear pink to support those impacted by cancer.
PICTURE DAY
Picture day is this Thursday, the 17th and we need volunteers to help make it a success. Any help between 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. is appreciated. Please email [email protected] or sign-up at
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B45ACAB2EA1FD0-fall
CARNIVAL SILENT AUCTION BASKETS FOR EACH GRADE
Carnival is almost here! The Silent Auction is a big part of our carnival fundraising. Each grade is joining together to make a basket to auction off. Signup to contribute something and drop it off in the office or send it in your child's backpack by Friday, October 18. Thanks!
K: Coffee Basket - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b4faaad29a31-coffee
1st: Pokemon Basket - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b4faaad29a31-pokemon
2nd: Family Game Night Basket - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b4faaad29a31-family
3rd: Pet Basket - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094BADAA22A3FF2-3rdgrade
4th: Movie Night Basket - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b4faaad29a31-movie
5th: Art Lovers Basket - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b4faaad29a31-artlovers
BHS CARNIVAL BAKED GOODS AND SUPPLIES DONATIONS:
Calling all bakers! Our Baked Goods sale is a huge hit at Carnival each year! Please sign-up to bring your favorite baked good(s) to donate to the event. Individually packaged items are greatly appreciated, but not required. Please clearly label all Nut-Free and Gluten-Free items. These items may be used as prizes for games as well. All baked goods donations may be dropped off in the front office beginning on Friday, October 25, 2019 from 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. and on Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Supply Donations - All other donated supplies can be brought to the front office at anytime during normal school hours beginning now.
SIGN-UP HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d44adaa2ba5f94-20181
All donations to this event are tax deductible as the BHS PTO is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Please retain your purchase receipts for your tax records. Our tax ID # is 31-1759353. If you have any questions, please contact the Carnival Committee at [email protected]
BHS CARNIVAL - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We need your help at Carnival! Please consider volunteering to help make Carnival a Success! Can't wait to see you there!!!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d44adaa2ba5f94-2018
WATCHDOG D.O.G.S
WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads/father figures of Great Students) is an innovative father involvement, educational initiative of the National Center for Fathering. The 2 primary goals are:
- To provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important.
- To provide an extra set of eyes and ears to enhance school security and reduce bullying.
We have a wonderful WATCH D.O.G.S. program at Bedford Hills, organized by our counselor, Mrs. Kipp, and our Top Dog, parent Mr. Pollard. If you would like to get involved, please completed your volunteer background check through the LCS website:
https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MTMwNzplbi1VUw==
Once you are an approved volunteered, we would love to have you sign up to be a WATCH D.O.G.S. Dad!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c054cadaa2ba46-watch
Questions? Call Mrs. Kipp (434) 515-5210
BHS GARDEN PROGRAM – LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
Our Fall Garden program is in full swing. We are looking for volunteers on Thursdays during K to 3 recess periods or form 10:15 to 12:15 every half hour. The first recess is second grade, then kindergarten, first and third grades. During recess, we ask for student volunteers who help us harvest our fall garden. Last week we harvested corn and this week it will be flowers. Still to come will be beans, watermelon and carrots. The more volunteers we have, the more children we can allow to participate. Come for one recess or all. No gardening experience necessary. The students love doing this and it is a really fun activity. Please note, you must have a current school year LCS volunteer background check and check in at the front door (please do not come through the garden gate). https://www.lcsedu.net/community/volunteer
Here is a signup genius:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e094cacac2b0-bhsfall
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kris Lloyd ([email protected]). Thanks for everyone's help with the garden! It is truly a community effort.
BOOKS NEEDED FOR BHS SHARE SHELF:
If you have any gently used children's books/chapter books that you would like to donate to our BHS Share Shelf, we would love to have them. We have a bookcase in our cafeteria with free books that students can take home, read, return or keep so they have books in their home to read. Please encourage your children to check out the Share Shelf and read every night!
UPCOMING DATES
10/14 & 10/15 Fall Break No school for students and staff
10/16 BHS “PINK OUT” Day
10:45–11:15 National School Lunch Week for 2nd grade
12:15-12:45 National School Lunch Week for 3rd grade
3:45-5:15 Girls on the Run
10/17 LIFETOUCH PICTURE DAY!
11:15-11:45 National School Lunch Week for Kindergarten
12:45-1:15 National School Lunch Week for 4th grade
10/18 11:45-12:15 National School Lunch Week for 1st grade
1:15-1:45 National School Lunch Week for 5th grade
10/21 Report Cards Go Home
3:45-5:15 Girls on the Run
10/22 9:00-1:30 3rd grade field trip to Claytor Nature Center
10/23 National Unity Day – Wear ORANGE and Unite for Kindness, Acceptance & Inclusion
3:45-5:15 Girls on the Run
10/25 3:30-8:00 Carnival Set-up
10/26 10:00-2:30 BHS CARNIVAL!
SCA OCTOBER FOOD DRIVE
Please help our SCA students collect food for the United Way and 12 local food banks and food pantries including the Park View Community Mission and our very own, Food for Thought program. These organizations are preparing for the holiday season and need our help! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
This is a list of what they need most: apple sauce, canned soups, coffee/tea, mac & cheese, rice, canned fruit/veggies, canned meats, condiments, cereal, pancake mix, syrup, flour, sugar, pasta sauce, hamburger helper, instant potatoes, beans, juices, paper products, dish soap, baby food and hygiene items. Thank you for your support of our SCA!
INDIAN HILL ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT TO BEGIN
Construction of the new Indian Hill Road Bridge will begin Tuesday, October 15, weather permitting. The construction project is expected to last through July 2020. No through traffic, including emergency vehicles, will be allowed during the project, and detour signs will be in place. Motorists should use caution while traveling in the area, be alert to changes in traffic patterns and obey temporary signage.
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!
Please “Like” the Bedford Hills Elementary School PTO Facebook page to stay up-to-date with happenings, meetings, and announcements. https://www.facebook.com/BHSPTOLynchburgVA/