RBBCSC Parent to Parent Newsletter
January 2019
2018-2019 Calendar
Upcoming School Board Meeting
Information about the monthly meetings can be found at this link. Most meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the month.
MLK Jr. Day & eLearning Day
School will also be closed in observance of MLK Jr. Day on Monday, January 21, 2019.
School will be closed for a Performance Enrichment Day on Wednesday, March 27, 2019.
2 Hour Delays
With a 2 hour delay all schools and latch-key services will start 2 hours later than their normal start times. If the 2 hour delay is on a Wednesday, students start school exactly 2 hours later and NOT 2.5 hours later of the original start time.
School Closures
RBBCSC Superintendent Podcast
RBBCSC's Online Auction Items
Click here or the picture below to see what is being sold this round. The link can always be found on the district's main webpage below the "stoplight." If there are no items listed, come back and check again in a week!
Wellness Policy Regarding Physical Activity
#8510 B. 2. a. Physical activity should not be employed as a form of discipline; rather give the student an alternative like a choice of modified activity. Click here for more information.
Edgewood Early Childhood Center (EECC) Preschool - PreK
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Valentine's Luncheon: Please look for information coming home soon for our annual EECC Valentine Luncheon scheduled for Tuesday, February 12th from 11:30 - 12:30. This is a fun event that brings families into the school during the school day. Tickets will need to be purchased and reservations made prior to the event.
Please join us for our Dine & Donate nights when you can. Every little bit goes a LONG way. These events will also be posted on our Facebook page. Thank you!
Upcoming dates that school will be closed:
Monday, January 21, 2019 - MLK Jr. Day
Friday, March 8 - Friday, March 15 - Spring Break
Wednesday, March 27 - Performance Enrichment Day (eLearning Day)
Please remember to send your child to school with appropriate winter wear; this includes a coat, hat, and glove/mittens.
If the Superintendent calls any 2 hour delays, please know that morning half-day classes will be cancelled those days. Afternoon half-day classes will start at the regular time, and full day classes will start 2 hours after the normal morning start time. If the 2 hour delay is on a Wednesday, the start time will only be 2 hours delayed and NOT 2.5 hours delayed.
Edgewood Primary School (EPS) K-2
Phone: 812-876-9600
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Monday, January 21, 2019 - MLK Jr. Day
Friday, March 8 - Friday, March 15 - Spring Break
Wednesday, March 27 - Performance Enrichment Day (eLearning Day)
From the PTO:
Skate Night: Tuesday, February 12th; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Western Skateland. $5 per skater. Parents who walk or do not skate are free.
PTO Meetings are usually the first Tuesday of each month 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Gathering Room (enter front doors and go to the right). Everyone is welcome to all meetings! Please join us on February 7th.
Changes to End-of-Day Transportation Requests Policy at EPS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
There is now a dedicated line for all dismissal changes for the end of the day. When parents call the front office, listen carefully to the menu selections and choose #7 for dismissal changes.
The line will automatically go to a dedicated voicemail. Parents are to leave a detailed message with the information needed, including their child's name, the teacher's name, and any bus numbers or names necessary.
All changes MUST be recorded by 2:00 p.m.
At 2:00, the office staff will listen to all of the recordings, write out all passes, and deliver them to the classroom by the end of the day.
The office staff will NOT return messages for confirmation. There simply isn't enough time for this.
Please DO NOT email the front office staff or your child's teacher with changes. There is always the possibility that the person you emailed will not check email in time or is absent that day. Guest teachers do not have access to the teacher's email.
Sending a written note in with your child is still acceptable. Please make sure it is DATED, SPECIFIC, has a CONTACT NUMBER, and is SIGNED by a parent/guardian/adult.
Please help the front office staff at EPS with this time-saving policy! This will free them up to work on other necessary tasks and be more available to the students, staff, and families who come through the front doors.
Winter Surveys for Title 1 at EPS & EIS
Edgewood Intermediate School (EIS) 3-5
Phone: 812-876-2219
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Monday, January 21, 2019 - MLK Jr. Day
GUYS' Night Out: Thursday, January 31; 5:45 - 8:15 at EIS. This event is only for male EIS students and their 1 adult male guest. Students MUST RSVP by returning their filled out invitation by Friday, January 25th. No exceptions will be made. Participants should enter the FRONT doors of EIS by 6:00 p.m. to ensure station selection, dinner, and to hear the guest speaker.
GIRLS' Night Out: Thursday, February 7; 5:45 - 8:15 at EIS. This event is only for female EIS students and their 1 adult female guest. Students MUST RSVP by returning their filled out invitation by Friday, February 1st. No exceptions will be made. Participants should enter the FRONT doors of EIS by 6:00 p.m. to ensure station selection, dinner, and to hear the guest speaker.
Friday, March 8 - Friday, March 15 - Spring Break
Wednesday, March 27 - Performance Enrichment Day (eLearning Day)
From the PTO
Skate Night: Tuesday, February 12th; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Western Skateland. $5 per skater. Parents who walk or do not skate are free. Our next Skate Night is January 8th.
Are you interested in helping with concessions at EIS during the basketball season? Sign up here to let the PTO know you are available. They will contact you if they need your help on the days and times you indicated.
PTO Meeting: Thursday, February 21; 6:00 - 7:00 Come join us as we plan the school year's events. It's informal, informative, and usually a lot of fun! Enter the back doors.
Meetings are usually on the third Thursday of each month.
Edgewood Junior High School (EJHS) 6-8
Phone: 812-876-2005
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The EJHS secretary will send out a Daily Announcements (LINK) through email each day to students and parents. The announcements are not archived, so it is important to open this link daily for the most up-to-date information. Please encourage your child to do this, as well.
Monday, January 21, 2019 - MLK Jr. Day
Friday, March 8 - Friday, March 15 - Spring Break
Wednesday, March 27 - Performance Enrichment Day (eLearning Day)
From the PTO:
PTO MEETING- February TBD
Please join us! We're looking for parents who might be willing to donate their time or talents at any point in the year or who simply may want to attend to learn more about what is happening at EJHS. All are welcome!
Time: 6:00-7:15
Location: EJHS Library
Edgewood High School (EHS) 9-12
Phone: 812-876-2277
Monday, January 21, 2019 - MLK Jr. Day
Friday, March 8 - Friday, March 15 - Spring Break
Wednesday, March 27 - Performance Enrichment Day (eLearning Day)
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.
Ellettsville Library Expected to Open February
Ellettsville-area nearby services at The Endwright Center and on the Bookmobile will continue through the Library’s reopening. Visit mcpl.info/Ellettsville for future updates.
File Your Taxes for FREE!
Starting January 31th, Monroe and Owen 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 ten full-service tax prep sites in 2019, plus an intake site at the Brown County Library, a Spanish Language site hosted at Bloomington City Hall, and an online filing option with MyFreeTaxes.com.
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 book an appointment today residents can 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/