RBBCSC Parent to Parent Newsletter
January 2020
2019-2020 Calendar
Important Upcoming Dates
MLK Jr. Day: NO SCHOOL
Monday, Jan. 20
School in Session
Friday, Feb. 7
Spring Break
Friday, March 13 - Friday, March 20
Students Return
Monday, March 23
School Board Meeting Info
7:00 pm
EHS, door #3, Room C115A
Lifelines of the Month
Honesty - to be truthful
Effort - to do your best
Initiative - to do something of one's own free will
Be sure to discuss these at home and integrate them into your at-home language - you'll be impressed at how quickly they remember the definitions and follow through!
EECC Enrollment Information for 2020/2021 School Year
Open Houses and Enrollment Dates
We will have two Open House mornings on February 27 and 28 (9:00-11:15 each day) for any interested families to visit our classrooms as they make decisions for the coming year. Due to these Open House events, preschool students will not attend school those days. Enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year will open on Monday, March 2.
Tuition Rates/Latch Key
Next year's tuition and rates are yet to be set, and specific information about Latch Key services will come soon, as well.
Interest in Enrolling?
Current preschool families will have an opportunity for priority enrollment for next year, and we hope you'll share this information with others in our community who are looking for a place for their learner next fall! If you know someone who would like more information about enrolling please feel free to put them in touch with me or direct them to our enrollment interest site here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxXyCU03N2Gn5WJME3mSdSuSSHfWHfoQ8IQ_qiku2YTCdO0g/viewform
As with the past year, we do expect our spots to fill quickly and to have waiting lists for the coming year, so we encourage you to enroll when the window opens.
Class Offerings for 2020-2021
Each of the following classes will be offered two days (Tuesday/Thursday), three days (Monday/Wednesday/Friday), and five days a week.
- Half day classes (AM: 9:00-11:15 and 9:30-11:45 on Wednesdays and PM:12:45-3:00 each day)
- Students are three by October 1, 2020.
- Designed for students who will complete another year of preschool before K5 or kindergarten.
Half-Day Fours
- Half day classes (AM: 9:00-11:15 and 9:30-11:45 on Wednesdays and PM:12:45-3:00 each day)
- Students are four by October 1, 2020.
- Designed for families who are considering all options for the following school year (preschool, K5, or kindergarten).
Full-Day Fours
- Full day class (9:00-3:00 and 9:30-3:00 on Wednesdays)
- Students are four by August 1, 2020.
- Designed for families whose student will certainly participate in kindergarten the following school year.
Matt Wooden
Coordinator, Edgewood Early Childhood Center
Located at Edgewood Primary School
812-876-9600 ext. 2871
Edgewood Early Childhood Center (EECC) Preschool - PreK
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Look for the Valentine Luncheon form and return it!
Friday, February 14th, 11:30 - 12:15
Edgewood Primary School (EPS) K-2
PTO Facebook Link "Like" us!
If you have additional questions, please call EPS during school hours at 812-876-9600.
Edgewood Intermediate School (EIS) 3-5
EIS Facebook Page Link "Like" us!
If you have additional questions, please call EIS during school hours at 812-876-2219.
Mark your calendars for Guys Night Out and Girls Night Out! These FREE events are hosted by the Partners In Education (PIE) Team that consists of dedicated EIS staff, parents, and community partners. We will also have a small army of volunteers from many of our school groups. It is a fun night that includes dinner, guest speaker, 2 station rotations, and a raffle!
Invites and registration forms will be coming home on Tuesday, January 21st.
GUYS NIGHT: Thursday, Feb. 6th 6:00 - 8:15 (Male students bring an adult male guest.)
GIRLS NIGHT: Thursday, Feb. 13th 6:00 - 8:15 (Female students bring an adult female guest.)
Snow Date for either night: Tuesday, Feb. 18th
From the PTO:
If you are interested in becoming part of the PTO (a little or a lot), please email your interest to eis.pto.345@gmail.com or jlee@rbbschools.net.
UPCOMING MEETING:
Thursday, February 20th in EIS Library
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Register to Support!
As the holiday season starts to gear up, make sure that you are signed up with Kroger Rewards and Amazon Smile. It's the easiest form of fundraising there is! EIS gets quarterly checks from both organizations and every cent matters!
Join VOICE!
VOICE Indiana is a statewide youth empowerment brand for youth ages 13-18, whose initiative is to engage, educate, and empower teens to celebrate a tobacco-free lifestyle. Gain practical experience in advocacy, leadership, public speaking, and much more! Trainings and materials will be provided by the Tobacco Free Coalition of Monroe County’s Tobacco Prevention Coordinator. For more information on how to apply, contact Patricia Colon at pcolon@iuhealth.org. Parents, keep an eye out for an upcoming parent education session too!
VOICE - https://www.voiceindiana.org/
Edgewood Junior High School (EJHS) 6-8
EJHS PTO FACEBOOK LINK "Like" us!
If you have additional questions, please call EJHS during school hours at 812-876-2005.
The EJHS secretary will send out a Daily Announcements (LINK) through email each day. The announcements are not archived, so it is important to open this link daily for the most up-to-date information.
From the PTO:
The EJHS PTO invites you to join us to help support the EJHS students, teachers and staff! There are opportunities that fit every schedule and interest--whether it is sending in items for pitch-ins, spending time helping at events, or simply attending meetings to stay connected to what is happening at the school! You can find information about the PTO on Facebook, or you can join the email list by sending a note to EJHSPTO@Outlook.com.
Thanks for all of your support this year! Your EJHS PTO
Edgewood High School (EHS) 9-12
If you have additional questions, please call EHS during school hours at 812-876-2277.
The EHS secretary will send out a Daily Announcements (LINK) through email each day. The announcements are not archived, so it is important to open this link daily for the most up-to-date information.
File your Taxes for FREE!
Starting January 30th, Monroe, Owen and Brown county residents can file their taxes for free with the Free Community Tax Service and receive 100% of their refund quickly and easily – usually in just 10 days or less.
Throughout tax season IRS-certified volunteers will help low- and moderate-income residents file their federal and Indiana tax returns for free, claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) if eligible, and receive their full refund quickly. The Free Community Tax Service is offering twelve full-service tax prep sites in 2020, including a new full-service site at the Brown County Library and a new site serving Chinese International Students at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business.
To learn more about the Free Community Tax Service and the EITC qualifications, view free tax preparation sites dates and times, download a tax preparation checklist and learn how to book an appointment visit www.MonroeUnitedWay.org/FreeTaxes.
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Richland-Bean Blossom Community School District
Email: jferguson@rbbschools.net
Website: http://www.rbbcsc.k12.in.us/
Location: School Service Center 600 S. Edgewood Dr. Ellettsville, IN 47429
Phone: (812) 876-7100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RBBSchools/