RBBCSC Parent to Parent Newsletter
October 2017
Long Range Planning for RBBCSC
Please click here to find information about RBBCSC's long range plans. There is a tab just above the video if the link doesn't take you straight there from the main page.
2017-2018 School Calendar
ACTIVE EVENT CALENDAR for all schools (click off any you don't use)
EPS & EIS Procedures
- Students should exit quickly, safely, and independently from the right side of the vehicle.
- Students must stay in a vehicle or with an adult in the school’s breezeway until the 8:25 AM bell.
- Please keep crosswalks & ramps open for students & staff. Do not block.
- Travel loops must remain open until pick-up time. Do not park for pick-up until 2:45 p.m.
2 Hour Delays/ School Closures
Parents - Update Harmony
School Lunch Information
Elementary Schools: $1.10 Breakfast, $2.55 Lunch
Secondary Schools: $1.35 Breakfast, $2.70 Lunch
Reduced Meals: $.30 Breakfast, $.40 Lunch
It's not too late: Please complete a financial assistance form on Harmony during your registration process. Also, don’t forget to “Set it and Forget It” on www.myschoolbucks.com to refill your student’s lunch account. Our district is an online payment district, however, if it is necessary to pay by check, please do so prior to school starting at the Nutrition Services Director’s office located at the RBBCSC Service Center. 812-876-7100
Edgewood Early Childhood Center (EECC) Preschool - PreK
October 16-20: Safety Week; visit to the fire station
November 7: Make & Take Night 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (The whole family is invited!)
November 9: Picture Retake Day
November 22-24: Thanksgiving Break - No school
Edgewood Primary School (EPS) K-2
PTO Facebook Link This is a great page to "like."
Monday, October 23: PTO Dine & Donate at GET SOME PIZZA (211 N. Walnut Street, Bloomington) Pass the word!
October 25 - 27: Book Fair is open during school days 8-4 p.m.; Fri. 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 25: Title I meeting 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, November 2: EPS PTO Meeting in the Gathering Room 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 10: EPS/EIS Veterans' Day Program (details will be sent home)
Tuesday, November 14: PTO Skate Night 6:30 - 8:30 (mention Edgewood) at Western Skateland
November 22-24: Thanksgiving Break; NO SCHOOL
Friday, December 1: Santa's Workshop 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. (more information to come soon)
Edgewood Intermediate School (EIS) 3-5
October 23 - 27: Book Fair Open 8-4; Friday during MB 6:00 - 8:30
Tuesday, October 24: Monster Bash pre-order forms are DUE (payment is necessary to complete order) Volunteer & Donation Link
Friday, October 27: Monster Bash (times below) Book Fair open 6-8:30 p.m.
3rd Grade: 6:00 - 7:30; 4th Grade: 6:30 - 8:00; 5th Grade: 6:15 - 8:30
Wednesday, November 1: PTO Urban Air Night: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. (info coming)
Thursday, November 9: 4th Grade Music & Art Program 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, November 10: EPS/EIS Veterans' Day Program (details will be sent home)
Tuesday, November 14: PTO Skate Night 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Western Skateland
Thursday, November 16: PTO Meeting in EIS Library 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
November 22-24: Thanksgiving Break; NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, November 28: EIS STEAM Club after school; pick-up 4:30 p.m.
Stinesville Elementary School (SES) K-5
Tuesday, October 31: Paragon Money is Due
Wednesday, November 1: Major Saver Kick-Off
Thursday, November 2: PTO Meeting 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 9: Title I Parent Meeting 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Make & Take Night 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 14: Skate Night 6:30 - 8:30 (mention SES)
Thursday, November 16: SES Spell Bowl 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
November 22-24: Thanksgiving Break; NO SCHOOL
Thursday, November 30: K Field Trip to the Library
S.T.E.A.M. Family Challenge Info!
Calling all MAKERS! Do you consider yourself a Maker?
The OCTOBER TEAM FAMILY CHALLENGE is posted on the R-BB STEAM webpage! Click here to download the challenge, visit the R-BB STEAM Facebook page (@RBBSTEAM), or ask your classroom teacher! There are also design planning and reflection pages posted on our STEAM webpage, that you can print for your child to record his/her designs and share with classmates!
Looking for even more opportunities to design and MAKE at home? Check out these fun PUMPKIN SCIENCE ACTIVITIES from Little Bins for Little Hands, a great resource for hands-on, at-home, STEAM FUN!
Looking for even more opportunities to design and MAKE at home? Contact the STEAM Coach in your child’s school about checking out a MAKEngineering kit created in IU’s MILL Makerspace! These kits are an easy way for your children to introduce you to STEAM! You can find out more about the grant-funded project by emailing makengineeringkits@gmail.com, or by visiting their Facebook page: STEM Education Research Group at IUB (@IUBSTEMeducation).
Edgewood Junior High School (EJHS) 6-8
PTO Apparel Sale LINK: Sale closes on October 2nd.
PTO Events:
Thank you to everyone that came out for the PTO Movie Night at the Tivoli and Mother Bear's Dine & Donate! Both were huge successes, and it was all thanks to you! Please see the information below about the upcoming PTO events. We look forward to seeing you again soon! As always, if you have any questions about these events, please contact the PTO at EJHSPTO@outlook.com
BOX TOPS BASH -- Friday, October 20th 6:30pm-8:30pm
EJHS students are invited to enjoy a night of games, raffles, and dancing! The theme is Edgewood, so students are encouraged to wear their new Edgewood Apparel or red/black/white. Tickets will be $5 at the door, and concessions will be available for purchase. Please see the following links for additional information regarding volunteer and donation opportunities. Looking forward to partnering with you for a great event!
https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/2025878/false#/invitation
https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/2040112/false#/invitation
PTO MEETING -- Monday, October 23rd 6:30pm
Please join us for the next PTO meeting in the EJHS library.
URBAN AIR FUNDRAISING NIGHT -- Monday, November 6th 5p-8p
Come out for a fun night of jumping that benefits EJHS! The cost is $15 per person for an all access, 2 hour jump pass. This event is open to anyone! Participants just need to let the front desk know that they are there in support of EJHS to get the special rate. Sign the electronic waiver online ahead of time to speed up the check-in process.https://www.smartwaiver.com/w/5787b901bb9a1/kiosk/
KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAMS
If you are a Kroger shopper, you can now benefit EJHS simply by doing what you do every week, grocery shopping! Follow these directions to get the EJHS PTO linked to your Kroger Plus Card. Then, every time you use your Plus Card, Kroger makes us a donation. Anyone is welcome to participate in this program. They do not need to have a student in the district or even live in the area! They just need to shop at Kroger and link their Plus Card.
Step 1: Go to krogercommunityrewards.com.
Step 2: Click ‘create an account,’ or if you already have an account, sign in and skip to step 5.
Step 3: Enter account information, and click ‘create an account.’
Step 4: Add your Kroger card and click ‘save.’
Step 5: Click ‘enroll’ under the community rewards header.
Step 6: Type “EDGEWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL PTO” or our number 11557, and hit ‘search.’
Step 7: Select EDGEWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL PTO and click ‘enroll.’
Step 8: Optional: Register your phone # as your alternate ID so you can use it at the register.
Step 9: Use your card or phone number when shopping at Kroger to fundraise for EJHS
Please continue to view Daily Announcements (LINK) that are sent from the school to keep up with important information.
Edgewood High School (EHS) 9-12
Please continue to view Daily Announcements (LINK) that are sent from the school to keep up with important information.
Monroe County Public Library PROGRAMS
Looking for something FUN and EDUCATIONAL to do with the kids?
4-H Information
Mini 4-H Halloween Spooktacular:
The Purdue Extension – Monroe County Office will be holding a Mini 4-H Halloween Spooktacular party October 24th, 2017, 6-8 PM at the Monroe County Fairgrounds Auditorium.
This event is totally free and open to all kids enrolled in grades K-2nd and their families. There will be games, contests and prizes throughout the night with the costume contests and costume parade beginning at 7 pm. Come dressed in you Halloween costume for a fun night of trick or treating while learning about the awesome clubs Monroe County 4-H has to offer. Mini 4-H enrollment begins October 1st, 2017 through January 5th, 2018, there will be computers and staff at the event for those who wish to enroll in mini 4-H (enrollment fee is $5). Please contact the Purdue Extension – Monroe County Office at (812)-349-2575 or greenwae@purdue.edu with any questions.
4-H Enrollment is Almost Here!
Fall time means you can get signed up for another fantastic year of 4-H! 4-H in Monroe County is open to any student currently enrolled in Kindergarten through 12th grade. On October 1st, enrollment will open! Click HERE to log in and enroll for another year or to create an account for a new 4-H member. If you have questions or would like to learn more about 4-H contact the Monroe County Extension Office at 812-349-2575 or e-mail monroeces@purdue.edu. You can also visit the Extension Office any day M-F from 8:00am to 4:00pm to enroll or visit during our extended hours: October 12 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, December 13 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm or January 10 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.
Ivy Tech Offers Classes for Youth
Click HERE to see all of the classes offered for youth and adults in the
Center for Lifelong Learning.
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/