The Bedford Buccaneer
February 28, 2022
IMPORTANT DATES
Tuesday, February 1-Monday, February 28-Black History Month
Tuesday, March 1-Boys Lacrosse Chipotle Fundraiser 5-9pm
Thursday, March 3- 8th Grade Parent/Student Information Night-6:30-8:30 pm BHS Auditorium
Tuesday, March 15 - School Council meeting 2:45 pm
Thursday, March 17-Author Visit-Jenn DeLeon-at BHS during flex block
Thursday, May 19- 42nd AFJROTC Annual Awards Night-6:00-7:30 pm-BHS Auditorium
Thursday, June 2, 2022 - Graduation at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell at 6:15pm
EIGHTH GRADE PARENT/STUDENT INFORMATION NIGHT
March 3, 2022
6:30 to 8:30 PM
BHS High School Auditorium
Presentation
Student Led Tours
Curriculum “Fair” in the BHS Library
This is currently scheduled as an in-person event. Parent(s)/careiver(s) & students are welcome.
Bedford High School will present MAMMA MIA
The show features lots of laughs, amazing dancing, and favorite pop hits, and is most suitable for a PG-13 audience.
Performances are March 16 at 4:30pm, March 17 & 18 at 7:00pm, and March 19 at 1:00pm (masks required) and 7:00pm.
Masks are strongly encouraged for audience members at all performances, and required at the Saturday matinee.
Tickets are $14 for adults and $12 for students/seniors and are available through https://bhschorusandtheater.weebly.com/tickets.html
Don't miss your chance to see BHS's talented performing arts students on stage for the first live spring musical since 2020!
Congratulations to Katie Noh
Katie Noh (12) , was selected as the winner for the Massachusetts Youth Partnerships poster contest. She was unanimously selected. The theme was "We are Stronger Together." She will receive recognition and an award from MYP at a future school committee meeting.
BHS Prom Dress PopUp Event
Prom and semi formal events are coming up soon and BHS will be sponsoring a “Prom Dress Pop-Up” event. Students will be able to “borrow” a prom dress and accessories from our donated collection.
We are looking for donations of formal dresses, both long and short, that are sitting in closets at home not being used; as well as formal wear accessories like shoes, purses and shawls. We are also looking for formal suit and tuxedo donations. Please clean your donations before dropping off.
If you want to help but don’t have a dress to donate, you can make a financial contribution to offset program costs, which include alterations, dry cleaning, purchase of dress racks and refreshments for the PopUp event. Checks can be made payable to BHS - Prom PopUp.
All donations can be dropped off in the Bedford High School main office before Friday, March 4. Please email Sandy Arena (sandra_arena@bedfordps.org) or Diane Bernstein (dpbernstein123@gmail.com) for more information.
Students who are sick should stay home.
Please be advised that symptoms may be VERY MILD and any symptom of a head cold, sore throat or headache, should not be ignored and should be tested.
Symptomatic Individuals may return to school after they:
Have improvement in symptoms
Have been without fever for at least 24 hours without use of fever-reducing medications.
Have received a negative PCR or antigen test result for COVID-19. An antigen test may be self administered and does not need to be proctored or administered by a healthcare professional.
If an individual tests positive for COVID-19, they may return to schools as long as:
Been without fever for 24 hours without taking fever-reducing medications
Have improvement of symptoms
Following the day 5 isolation period, individuals must mask for 5 additional days when around others, other than eating, drinking or outside.
Please be sure to call your child’s pediatrician to report the positive result.
Student athletes need a phone triage and/or in person evaluation by their primary care provider prior to returning to sports.
Please report all cases of COVID-19 (both home tests and tests from a healthcare provider) to your child’s school COVID email:
Please email Nancy_Thorsen@bedfordps.org with any questions.
Nancy Thorsen BSN,RN
781-275-1700 ext. 4416
Absence Line: (781)918-4561
or select #1 from the main menu of (781)275-1700
School Lunch
BHSPA News
The BHSPA meets monthly over Zoom on the 4th Thursday of the month at 8am. If you are interested in attending the meeting or learning more about what the BHSPA does, please email: bhsbucsparents@gmail.com Every donation made to the BHSPA goes directly to our BHS community through programs, enrichment and activities.
Recent BHSPA Funding:
- Funding of 10 new picnic tables accommodating outdoor lunches, classrooms, meetings, etc.
- Ice cream socials for each class to re-connect upon returning to in-person classes in 2021. It was the first time the classes were together as a whole in over a year!
- Teacher/Student grants to fund school projects including technology equipment for BHS NOW, funding grade specific initiatives and club requests.
- Preparation and distribution of Student Directories (this year it will include a teacher directory with email addresses!) - coming soon!
- Sponsorship of Teacher/Staff Appreciation events
- and so much more
Please check out BHSPA.org for more information!
Counseling Corner
Educational Awareness Dates:
March 2022 Gender Equality Month
Middle Level Education Month
Music in Our Schools Month
National Nutrition Month
Women’s History Month
Youth Art Month
MARCH JUNIOR TIMELINE
Research and apply for potential summer activities
Deadline to register for April ACT (April 2nd)
SAT Test Date Mar 12, 2022
Here are some additional dates and information
MARCH SENIOR TIMELINE
Continue to research and apply for outside scholarships
Acceptance letters and financial aid offers will start to arrive. Review and compare financial aid packages
Try to keep your eye on the prize and focus in the classroom. The college you decide to attend will want to see your second semester transcript.
SCHOLARSHIPS - Class of 2022
OPEN SCHOLARSHIPS
The following scholarship opportunities below have upcoming deadlines apply to these programs today!
Bedford Dollars for Scholars application period is March 1 - 21 Please encourage your seniors to apply, the application can be accessed at bedfordma.dollarsforscholars.org, on the Students & Parents tab. Application assistance will be available via Zoom during Flex Blocks on 3/9 and 3/14, details are available through the Counseling Department.
Scholarship Opening for Military Families
The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation awards need-based scholarships to the children of Marines attending accredited colleges, community colleges, and career technical education programs. The scholarship application for the 2022-23 academic year opens on January 1, 2022, and will close on March 1, 2022. For more information on eligibility or to apply, visit mcsf.org/apply. Email Scholarship@mcsf.org with questions, or call 866-496-5462.
Cobell Scholarship
Both merit- and need-based, the Cobell Scholarship is available to members of a U.S. federally-recognized tribe who are enrolled in full-time study and seeking degrees. Applicants must plan to attend or be attending any nationally, regionally, or industry accredited nonprofit, public, or private ins. The academic year 2022-23 undergraduate and graduate scholarship applications are now open. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2022. The summer scholarships application will be available February 15 through May 3, 2022.Learn more.
PARENTS
Trade Schools Vs. Traditional College: What You Should Know
Forbes – February 21, 2022
We all know that a college education is usually worth the financial cost, but what about attending trade school instead? For far too many parents with kids in their junior or senior years of school, the stigma surrounding having a child skip four-year college would just be too much to bear. But, it’s time to change the narrative, and for more reasons than one.
Career Pathways Program at Bedford High School
Bedford High School is partnering with the local business community to expose our students to a variety of career paths. Students become motivated and self-directed when they discover a potential career field of interest. Hands-on exposure and information to careers help students make informed post high school plans.
Career Conversation: Elena Rozzi Pellegrino
Students interested in the field of counseling and social
services should attend this Friday’s Career Conversation with Licensed Mental
Health Counselor Elena Rozzi Pellegrino. The meeting will take place at 10:30 during flex block via ZOOM.
Elena will be sharing her expertise in the field of counseling along with her background and journey. She will also discuss what it takes to have your own counseling practice and the education required to become a LMHC.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://bedfordps-org.zoom.us/j/88551444663
There are three aspects to our Career Pathways and Planning Program:
Career Speakers: We host two Career Speakers per month. They will be held via ZOOM during the student's Flex Block Period (10:22am-11:30am). Interested students sign up ahead of time. Sessions are approximately 40 minutes in length. Topics our speakers cover include, but are not limited to: a day in the life, the personal journey (what was your path like), necessary education, advice for high school students, what you enjoy most, and then questions.
- Job Shadow Program: Provide students with a half-day immersive experience on a job site, allowing students to observe, interact, and learn from experts in the field. Students can be placed individually or in small groups depending on the business/occupation. Prior to being placed students take a Career Aptitude Test to help them determine a particular area of interest. The Job Shadow Program would happen once a year for our sophomore class in early spring.
- Internships: Would only be offered to seniors who have a demonstrated interest in a particular field. The internships would provide real world experience and responsibility, students must complete an interview with the participating company. Students would be placed based on company approval. Internships can occur during or after the school day. (More information to follow on our Internship Program).
If you would like to participate in our Career Program, please complete the following GOOGLE form or contact Brian DeChellis at 781 275-1700 ext. 4414 or brian_dechellis@bedfordps.org
Google Form Link:
A Healthier Approach to College Admissions
Did early admissions not pan out the way you or your child had hoped? Would you like to better understand college admissions and what the research tells us about the impact your college experience has on the rest of your life?
Join this upcoming workshop:
March 10th, 2022
7:00 pm – 8:15 pm ET
A Healthier Approach to College Admissions
Cost: $10
A recording of the workshop will be sent to all registrants on March 11th.
Perfect for students, parents, and college counselors
Join our Bedford Challenge Success community on social media!
Twitter: @chalsuccessbhs
Instagram: @challengesuccessbhs
Facebook: Challenge Success Bedford High School (this is a closed group)
For more information about BHS-Challenge Success please contact Cynthia Vitti (cynhere@comcast.net) or Lori Popkewitz Alper (lorialper@gmail.com)
BEDFORD SEPAC (Special Education Parental Advisory Council)
All parents & guardians of Bedford special education welcome!
Web: bedfordsepac.com
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/BEDFORDMASEPAC/
BEDFORD SEPAC (Special Education Parental Advisory Council)
All parents & guardians of Bedford special education welcome!
Web: bedfordsepac.com
Facebook group: https://www.facebook. com/groups/BEDFORDMASEPAC/
February SEPAC Meeting
Thursday, February 17, 2022, at 7 PM on zoom
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86794845472...
Meeting ID: 867 9484 5472
Passcode: 009189
Massachusetts Sibling Support Network Presents - No sibling left behind
Thursday, January 27, 2022, at 7 PM on zoom
All are welcome!
No Sibling Left Behind:
Designed for parents of young siblings or professionals.
Addresses the overall sibling experience of what it’s like to grow up with a brother/sister with a disability. Provides strategies to support siblings.
Explores current trends in sibling research and the growing sibling movement.
Includes an adult sibling panel that will address questions and concerns.
zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88131145041?pwd=eTcwMnFNeExOYkxaUW5mZElKc3FwZz09
Meeting ID: 881 3114 5041
Passcode: 562772
2021/2022 SEPAC Monthly Meeting dates
March 24
April 28
May 19 (guest Marianne Vines)
June 9
Meetings begin at 7 PM
*Location and/or Zoom to be shared 2 weeks prior to meetings on SEPAC Facebook and webpage
Senior Dates and Deadlines
Yearbook Orders: After January 21 the cost will be $100.00.
You may place your order here
Please make checks out to BHS 2021/2022 yearbook.
Important Information for the Class of 2022
Please help us to have a successful yearbook by getting an early start.
Send all pictures that you would like to be considered for the yearbook to www.hjeshare.com. Enter the school code: Bedford (capital B). Please identify who the students are in the pictures. Please use full names not nicknames when you submit your baby picture. Please only submit one baby picture. If you do not identify your baby picture you run the risk of not being in the yearbook.
The official photographer for the senior portraits is Mark Lawrence Photographers. Their phone number is 603-882-0116. Please contact them for an appointment. If you have any questions in regards to any of the information. Please contact Mrs. Santos. Her email is karen_santos@bedfordps.org
If you decide to take your own pictures. Please be aware of the size. It must be 2.5 X 3 with a DPI of 300. Yearbook staff will contact you if your picture does not follow these guidelines.
If you have any questions in regards to any of the information. Please contact Mrs. Santos. at karen_santos@bedfordps.org
Past Due Dates
October 22nd- Senior Portraits-Please contact Mark Lawrence Photography @603-882-0116 to make your appointment.
October 8th- Senior Class Photo
The senior class photo will be taken on the football field. The picture will take place during flex block that day. (10:22-11:32) It will not take the whole time. Seniors please listen for the announcement on that day. Let Mrs Santos know if you have any questions.
October 8th- Individual baby pictures/Elementary photos. Please make sure when you upload your baby picture to include your name, first and last. If there is no name you run the risk of not being in the yearbook. Send to: www.hjeshare.com
Enter the code: Bedford(capital letter “B”)
October 8th- “Senior Thanks” (limit of 175 words) Please note: Text slang and most abbreviations are not acceptable. Drug or alcohol references are not acceptable. Send your “senior thanks” in a word document to: bhs2022yearbook@gmail.com
December 10th- Business Ads- Anyone with 2 business ads gets a free yearbook.
December 10th- Parent Ads. The 2021-2022 forms will be sent to the parents.
It's that time of year...
Senior students, please complete the form with the Cap and Gown order link above to order your cap & gown for graduation by December 21, 2021!
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thanks,
Nicole Myles M.Ed
Class of 2022 Advisor
Graduation is Thursday, June 2, 2022
Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell
6:15pm
There are no tickets for the event as there is ample seating for all friends and family members. Mark your calendars. It will be here sooner than you think!
Need a student parking sticker?
How do I...
Get dismissed? Please bring a note to the main office in the morning. (or call 781-275-1700) Students will be given a dismissal pass to show the teacher and head right out of class at the dismissal time. This helps us to reduce the number of class disruptions.
Get a locker? Your Advisor will supply you with a lock. You will select a locker, then your Advisor will record your locker number and combination just in case you forget it. It happens!
Get my Aspen ID? If you need your ID or are having trouble logging in please contact tech_support@bedfordps.org
Find my lost items? The lost and found bin can be found in the student office.
Pick up a dropped off item? Please stop by the student office and look for the student drop off area sign. (Parents/Guardians, please label item your dropping with name) Please note; we do not interrupt classes for drop offs. Please stop by between classes to check for your item.
Find out more about grading and courses? You may find this and many other helpful pieces of information in your Program of Studies found here
Know who to contact for help? (please see page 6)
Get a parking sticker? You will not need a sticker until the end of September. Please fill out the Google Form here and your Assistant Principal will deliver it to your lunch or Advisory. There is no fee for parking at Bedford High School.
Bedford High School
Bedford High School Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7:45am - 2:24pm
Wednesday 7:45 am - 12:55 pm
9 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA 01730
Phone: 781-275-1700
Absence Line: 781-918-4561
Fax: 781-275-6664