F.E. Bellows Weekly Bulletin
February 10, 2023
Inspirational Quote of the Week
Happenings at F.E. Bellows
Journey through the Solar System! On Monday, fifth graders learned how to identify planets and took a tour of the solar system as the Mobile Ed SkyDome visited FEB. This was made possible by the PTSA STEAM and Cultural Arts representative and the fifth grade team! | Kindness is Everywhere! Students in all of our classrooms wrote Kindness Cards to a peer/classmate/staff member and shared them in a variety of ways. 3SM decided to share them with anyone who visited with a bulletin board display. This kindness campaign was spearheaded by our guidance counselor, Ms. Fuentes. | 3rd Grade Science Third graders continue to study interdependent relationships in our ecosystem in science. Our budding paleontologists are digging for information as they work with fossils. |
Journey through the Solar System!
Kindness is Everywhere!
More Non-Fiction Posters 4ES has its informational posters on sharks hanging on a light-up bulletin board! They can't wait to share their writing with their families this Valentine's Day | The Meta Moment at Town Hall Last week, Ms. Dioguardi and Mr. Scarantino hosted their monthly Town Hall Meetings with students to discuss the Meta Moment, one of the RULER approach anchor tools. | Super Bowl Spirit Day On Friday, students and staff honored the big game on Sunday by wearing their favorite football apparel. It was great to see all the spirit on display! |
More Non-Fiction Posters
The Meta Moment at Town Hall
Judges Needed!

Science Expo Feedback
Third grade students do not receive feedback; however, if your child/children are doing an experiment, they can ask for feedback at the Science Expo. If you are really interested in Partner in Science feedback now, please email Ms. Sheeky and she will inform them to take a look at your submission. It must be an experiment in order for them to review it.
Important Reminders
Smartwatches, Cell phones, and other Electronic Devices
We understand the need to communicate with your child/children who may be walking to school alone or with a friend and the choice to equip them with a phone or smart device. There are some rules about what happens to their personal electronic devices when they arrive in our care.
- First, they are not allowed to bring their phone or watch to class. It should be powered down and placed in a locker with a lock. We are not responsible for lost or stolen devices placed in an unlocked locker. You can purchase an appropriate lock at your local pharmacy. Students can also ask their teacher or the Main Office to hold their devices during the school day.
- Second, if your child is caught using the device in school, we have the right to confiscate it for the day. It will be returned to them at dismissal.
- Students can visit the Main Office to use the phone during the day if they need to contact a parent.
School Start Time: 8:35 AM
A gentle reminder that the school bell rings at FEB at 8:35 am with students being marked tardy or late beginning at 8:45 am. Please plan for your child to arrive between 8:30 and 8:35 am each day to avoid lateness to school.
- If a student is absent or arriving late, email School Nurse Kim Barth.
- If a student is leaving early, email the teacher and be sure to copy someone in the Main Office as teachers are not always able to check their email during the school day.
Teacher Webpages
Have questions about what your child is learning in school? If the answer is yes, you can always take a look at the teacher webpages for all of the units of study in mathematics, reading, writing, science, and social studies. Our Special Area teachers have them, too!
Ms. Lyon's English as a New Language Webpage
Unified Arts (Music & Art) Webpage
A NOTE FROM THE NURSE
- Students experiencing a fever must be fever free for at least 24 hours without the use of medicine before returning to school
RULES FOR LOCKER DECORATING
Bellows loves to recognize and celebrate students, especially on their birthdays. We do ask that you adhere to the following guidelines when asking to decorate a child's locker:
- The office staff must be notified at least 24 hours ahead of time. Please email April and/or Jami during school hours to let them know, and include the names of 1-3 students decorating. (Only one parent needs to email.) alaychak@ryeneck.org or jsheeky@ryeneck.org Please do not email Mr. Scarantino directly.
- In the instance that we have emails for two (or more) groups of students to decorate one student’s locker, only the group in the first email received will be allowed to decorate.
- Students can decorate starting at 8:20 am, or after school, from 3:15 to 3:30. After school, students must be accompanied by a parent
- Maximum of 3 students decorating per locker
- NO BALLOONS (they set off the sprinklers)
- Students can decorate the outside of lockers only; students (or parents) can not open another student’s locker at any time
- Candy and sweet treats included in the decorations should be limited. Just what may fit on the outside of the locker without being excessive
- Please keep in mind, lockers are small, and decorations must be able to fit without limiting the function of the locker and/or touching the adjacent lockers
Upcoming Events and Dates to Remember
- Feb. 14 - Student Council Kindness Spirit Day, Publishing Parties
- Feb. 15, 9:15am - RNIC Meeting - FEB Annex
- Feb. 20-24 - Winter Recess - No School

PTSA and Booster Club
Community Event: Diversity Teacher Job Fair- March 4
