RBBCSC Parent to Parent Newsletter
March 2019
Calendars
LIST VIEW LINK of this school year and the next 2
ACTIVE EVENT CALENDAR for all schools (click off any you don't use)
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.
Upcoming eLearning Days
Students will have eLearning Days on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 & Friday, April 12, 2019 to make up previous snow days. More information can be found on this link. 3/27 was originally a Performance Enrichment Day, but has been changed to an eLearning Day so that the students' last day of school will fall on Friday, May 24, 2019 and not Tuesday, May 28, 2019.
Superintendent Podcast
RBBCSC Auction Items
Congratulations to our RBBCSC Educators of the Year!
Copied from the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce website (linked here).
Educators of the Year Awards
Each year, the Franklin Initiative recognizes outstanding educators from Monroe County through our Educators of the Year Awards.
The 2019 Educators of the Year Awards dinner was held on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, in Shreve Hall on the Ivy Tech Community College - Bloomington campus.
The 2019 Honorees were:
Lifetime Achievement:
Jean Schick, Science Teacher, Department Head and Science Coordinator, Bloomington High School North
Leading Light:
Dementia Friendly Care Partner Development and Apprenticeship Program, Hoosier Hills Career Center
Educators of the Year:
Jeff Carmichael, Special Education Teacher, Edgewood High School
Erin Cerwinske, Sixth Grade Teacher, University Elementary School
Karra Glasscock, Speech Language Pathologist, Edgewood Primary
Rita Knox, Science Teacher, Jackson Creek Middle School
Jaime Miller, STEAM Coach, Edgewood Intermediate School
Kevin Raney, Calculus Teacher, Bloomington High School South
Matt Wooden, Fourth Grade Teacher, Binford Elementary
Photo credit: Steve Sheldon Photography
Pictured below left to right:
Karra Glasscock, Dr. Jerry Sanders, Jeff Carmichael, & Jaime Miller
Meals for Shields!
If you are or know someone who is a law enforcement officer, please feel free to stop by any of our school buildings during the normal lunchtimes and have a complimentary meal with our students.
If you would like to help support this special program and would like to make a donation, please mail a check made out to RBBCSC Lunch Fund and put "Meals for Shields" in the memo line. Adult meals are $3.50. We are working on a direct link for donations.
Another special program is the Lunch Angel account - this account is for students who are in need of some change to cover their lunch, regardless of reduced or paid lunch status. If you would like to donate to this program, please make your check out to RBBCSC Lunch Fund and put "Lunch Angel" in the memo line.
If you would like to remain anonymous with your generous donation, please write that in the memo line, as well.
THANK YOU!
Please mail checks to:
Attention: Vickie Coffey
RBBCSC
600 Edgewood Drive
Ellettsville IN 47429
If you have questions about this program, please contact Vickie Coffey at 812-876-7805.
Edgewood Early Childhood Center (EECC) Preschool - PreK
Facebook Page Link "Like" us!
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!
EECC STEAM Night - Tuesday, March 26 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Please bring the whole family for a night of fun learning about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math.
Upcoming dates that school will be closed:
Wednesday, March 27th - eLearning Day for EPS, EIS, EJHS, & EHS
Friday, April 12th - eLearning Day for EPS, EIS, EJHS, & EHS
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 canceled 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.
RBBCSC Kindergarten Registration
Parents should bring their child, their child's birth certificate & immunization record, proof of residency, and 3 emergency contact numbers (that does not include the parents' numbers).
Parents should plan for the process to take 30 - 45 minutes.
Please park in the back of EPS and enter the cafeteria doors.
RBBCSC welcomes out-of-district students and families!
We also invite all registered Kindergarteners for the school year 2019/2020 to a special OPEN HOUSE on Tuesday, April 30th from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. This is great way to visit the teachers, staff, and building. Please plan to attend the full hour.
Please call EPS with any questions. 812-876-9600
Saturday, Apr 6, 2019, 09:00 AM
Edgewood Primary School, West Reeves Road, Bloomington, IN, USA
Edgewood Primary School (EPS) K-2
Phone: 812-876-9600
PTO Facebook Link "Like" us!
Spring Picture Day: Tuesday, March 26th
eLearning Day - No School: Wednesday, March 27th
Breakfast Buddy Event (2nd & 1/2 KG): Wednesday, April 3rd 8:15 - 9:00 a.m. MUST RSVP
Kindergarten Registration for 2019-2020: Saturday, April 6th; 9-Noon (Back of EPS)
Breakfast Buddy Event (1st & 1/2 KG): Wednesday, April 10th 8:15 - 9:00 a.m. MUST RSVP
Kindergarten Program: Thursday, April 11th 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
eLearning Day - No School: Friday, April 12th
Book Swap & Earth Fair - Friday, April 19th (during school day)
From the PTO:
Apparel Sale Ends: Wednesday, March 20th
Urban Air Play & Donate: Wednesday, March 20th; 5-8 p.m.
Skate Night: Tuesday, April 9th; 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 May 14th.
BJ's Brewhouse Dine & Donate: Tuesday, April 16th
Playdate on the Playground: Friday, April 26th; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
PTO Meetings are usually the first Tuesday of each month 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Gathering Room (enter front doors and go to the right). Everyone is welcome to all meetings! Please join us on Thursday, March 28th . Our next meeting is Thursday, May 2nd.
Edgewood Intermediate School (EIS) 3-5
Phone: 812-876-2219
EIS Facebook Page Link "Like" us!
eLearning Day - No School: Wednesday, March 27th
Spring Picture Day: Thursday, March 28th
Incoming 6th Grade Parent Night: Thursday, March 28th; 6:00 - 7:30 at EJHS
3rd Grade Arts Night: Thursday, April 4th; 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
eLearning Day - No School: Friday, April 12th
Testing Dates:
3rd Grade IREAD-3: March 20, 21, 22
3rd Grade ILEARN: May 2, 3, 6, 7, 8
4th Grade ILEARN: April 25, 26, 29, 30 & May 1, 2, 3
5th Grade ILEARN: April 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29
Book Swap: Friday, April 26 (during day)
From the PTO
Apparel Sale Ends: Wednesday, March 20th
Skate Night: Tuesday, April 9th; 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 May 14th.
PTO Meeting: Tuesday, March 21st; 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 and join us in the library. Meetings are usually on the third Thursday of each month.
Edgewood Junior High School (EJHS) 6-8
Phone: 812-876-2005
EJHS PTO FACEBOOK LINK "Like" us!
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.
Wednesday, March 27 - eLearning Day - No School
Friday, April 12 - eLearning Day - No School
From the PTO
Apparel Sale Ends: Wednesday, March 20th:
PTO MEETING- March/April TBD (Keep an eye on the Daily Announcements and FB.)
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
Wednesday, March 27 - eLearning Day - No School
Friday, April 12 - eLearning Day - No School
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.
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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/