The Bedford Buccaneer
November 9, 2020
IMPORTANT DATES
Monday, November 9 - Term 1 ends
Tuesday, November 10 - Term 2 begins
Wednesday, November 11 - Veterans Day, No School
Monday, November 16 - "What's a Parent to do? They're Adolescents!" 7:30pm
Tuesday, November 17 - "Resilience Required: COVID-19 and Teen Mental Health" 7:00pm
Friday, November 20 - Fall Play- She Kills Monsters 7pm (Zoom)
Saturday, November 21 - Fall Play- She Kills Monsters7pm (Zoom)
Tuesday, November 24 - Student Lunches for November 30 will be ready at dismissal
Wednesday, November 25 - Early Dismissal 11:16am
Thursday, November 26-27 - Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, December 24-31 Vacation
Friday, January 1 - New Year's Day (No School)
Monday, January 4 - School Back in Session
January 30 - April 9, 2021 - Term 3
April 10 - June 16, 2021 - Term 4
PL-874 forms
If you haven't already done so, please return all completed Bedford High School PL-874 forms to: bhs-impactaidsurvey@bedfordps.org or students may drop off the form in the main office.
Please click below for a message about the Annual Impact Aid Survey (PL874) that brings critical funding for Bedford Public Schools. A new web site has been set up to help families complete and return their surveys.
PL874 Superintendent Letter - October 1 2020.pdf
Impact Aid Survey - Impact Aid Survey 2020-2021.pdf
List of Federal Properties - List of Federal Properties.pdf
Thank you!
When calling the absentee line, please state if the reason is an illness or no illness. please remember to call the nurse line at: 781-275-1700 ext. 4416 or email Nancy_Thorsen@bedfordps.org if your child is ill with symptoms of Covid-19.
Thank you,
Nancy Thorsen RN
LUNCH ORDERING CHANGES
Please see the message below that was sent via email to parents/caregivers regarding lunch ordering and pick up times. For the next two weeks, pick up is at the BHS loading docks from 1:00-2:00PM.
Dear Cohort A, B, C Students and Families,
With the Bedford High School closed until November 13, 2020, the kitchen will remain in operation and lunches will be available for pick up twice per week. Pick up days will be Mondays and Thursdays specifically November 2, 5, 9 and 12 between the hours of 1 to 2PM. For these two weeks, we will prepare lunches ordered for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday to be picked up Monday. (Please choose Cohort B lunch on Wednesday which is a frozen meal). Lunches for Thursday and Friday can be picked up on Thursday. Holidays or Election Day excluded. The pickup location will be at the Bedford High School loading dock near the tennis court. Please pull up to the loading dock, a cafeteria member will ask for the student name and load your meals into the trunk.
As a reminder, the online order ‘by’ time and date has changed so please plan accordingly.
Monday’s lunch, order by Friday before 8 PM
Tuesday’s lunch, order by Saturday before 8 PM
Wednesday’s lunch, order by Sunday before 8 PM
Thursday’s lunch, order by Monday before 8 PM
Friday’s lunch, order by Tuesday before 8 PM
Thank you for your patience and participation in our food program during this difficult time. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Sincerely,
Ken Whittier
Food Service Director
The Bedford High School Performing Arts Department will present SHE KILLS MONSTERS
The Bedford High School Performing Arts Department will present SHE KILLS MONSTERS: VIRTUAL REALMS, a fast-paced dramatic comedy set in the world of fantasy role-playing games, by award-winning contemporary playwright Qui Nguyen, at 7:00pm on November 20 and 21 via livestream. Tickets will be available soon through the Performing Arts Department website: https://bhschorusandtheater.weebly.com/tickets.html
Counseling Corner
Seniors: Please submit transcript requests 2 weeks before the application deadline.
Important Dates
Senior Workshops & Virtual College Rep Visits - Zoom Links in Scoir Calendar
November 9 Senior Workshop: Counselor help with completing the Common Application or other
college specific applications at 1:30
Zoom Link Meeting ID: 854 4614 8378 Passcode: 387256
November 11 CGN: First Generation Students: Practical Tips for College Admissions at 7pm
Webinar Registration
November 11 Extended AP exam registration deadline
November 15 NEACAC College Fair (New England) 1-3pm
November 17 Resilience Required: COVID-19 and Teen Mental Health at 7pm Jon Mattleman Presentation Webinar Registration
November 18 CGN: Navigating the New Normal of Optional Testing at 7pm Webinar Registration
Articles
NY Times: What Do You Want Your Parents to Know About What It’s Like to Be a Teenager During the Pandemic?
BHS Counseling is on Twitter!
2022 Ecuador: Amazon & Andes Adventure Enrollment
Bedford Public Schools is offering an international trip to Ecuador in April of 2022 (presentation). Explorica is offering some incentives and some protections to help with your decision on traveling in 2022. This includes RISK FREE booking: You can enroll in the 2022 trip now through Dec. 15th RISK FREE with a FULL refund offer! This will allow you to lock in low monthly payments and have something to look forward to in the future without concern of losing any money!
More info here. In Addition, there is a $200 Traveler Savings: The new enrollments can use the voucher code - Adventure2022 – to get $200 off. This will be valid through 12/10/2020. The tour center link is: www.explorica.com/Griffin-8227
Show your Bedford spirit and support the BHSPA with Bedford Buccaneers Masks!
Did you miss out on the chance to purchase a Bucs mask or wish you had purchased more? Here’s your chance! The BHSPA is selling Bedford Buccaneer masks on a first come-first serve basis. These are the same stylish, high quality, washable and 3-ply masks that were sold in the BHSPA apparel sale. Masks come in Bedford blue and black, and include the Buccaneer logo.
To order, go to https://bhspa.org/order, select the color and size of mask, and click "Buy Now". Masks are $12 each and will be delivered to your home (Bedford, Hanscom or Boston or can be picked up in school by a student) within a week of placing your order at no charge!. Bulk sales are available as well for a reduced price. Please email BHSBUcsparents@gmail.com to inquire about bulk sales or if you have questions.
Navigating School During Uncertain Times
Thursday, November 12th at 5pm PT | 8pm
How can parents best support the personal and academic needs of their children while also attending to their own professional and family needs? In this presentation, caregivers will learn how they can establish a healthier home environment for their school-aged child, reduce academic stress without sacrificing achievement, and increase resilience, creativity, and well-being. Register Here
BHS PARKING STICKERS
Seniors and Juniors may now apply for a 2020-2021 parking sticker here: BHS Parking Sticker
This year the Assistant Principals will be delivering students parking stickers during ARC meeting times. Parking stickers will be delivered in the order in which they were received.
Please note, you will need to present a picture on your phone or a paper copy of your license and registration before receiving your parking sticker.
Once all the stickers are delivered, the police will begin monitoring and ticketing those not parked in designated student parking lots. The student parking lots are located across from the main entrance and in the parking lot next to the Library/drop off area marked "Student Parking". If you are parked in an area that is not designated student parking, you may get ticketed starting in November. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
SENIOR UPDATES
It’s time to order your yearbook!
Our Yearbook Features ALL students in ALL grade levels. This is how you’ll remember your high school experience! Deadline to order: January 17, 2021.
Please email karen_santos@bedfordps.org with any questions regarding yearbook.
Class of 2021 T-Shirts Order Form
Order your Senior class shirt here for $15! Pay with VENMO (@classof2021-humphrey).
If paying with cash, exact change is required, checks can be made payable to the Class of 2021. With the cash or check option, please place in an envelope with your full name on it and ARC (Advisory/Remote Counseling) room number.
Mr. Humphrey will be collecting the payments in room D107, before first class and after last class. Once payment is received Mr. Humphrey will bring your shirt to one of your ARC classes. Go Bucs!
Back to School Night Recordings
Please enjoy the Back to School Night presentation slides by clicking here. Also, the Faculty recorded short introductory videos for you to view. In the videos, the Faculty share information about their courses and themselves. Link to Back to School Night Videos
Support for Mrs. Pietrangelo and her family
As you may have heard, Ms. Pietrangelo was in a serious accident Thursday, September 10th. Many families have asked what they can do to help. Here are some specific ways you can help:
GoFundMe: A gofundme account has been established to help the family with expenses. If you would like to make a direct financial contribution to the family, please go to https://gf.me/u/yzjqsu
Gift Cards: the following gift cards were suggested to us by the school and her friends.
- Door Dash and Grub Hub (so her husband, Matt, can order from area restaurants)
- Arlington area restaurant gift cards (Ms. Pietrangelo lives in Arlington with her husband and two young children)
- Grocery Stores in Arlington: Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Stop & Shop
- Gas gift cards
- Amazon
Meals: Since the accident, the family has received a great deal of food from friends and neighbors, so meals are not currently needed. However, in the weeks and months ahead, they will likely need meals. At that time, we will post information on how you can sign up to provide meals for the family.
Thank you all for reaching out!
Employment Permits
We know that many of you are trying to secure employment permits and there are new guidelines in place so that we can help you. Download the application with the link below. Once you have the employer sign it, you must have a parent or guardian sign as well and submit a physical if under 16. Once all of the above is done, send the completed application to our Registrar, Mrs. Powell at nancy_powell@bedfordps.org and she will prepare the work permit and email it back to you.
Link to Youth employment permit application
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/youth-employment-permit-information
Bedford High School
2020-2021 New School Hours
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 7:45am - 1:03pm
Wed: 8:05am-12:55pm
Phone: 781-275-1700
Absence Line: 781-918-4561
Fax: 781-275-6664