RBBCSC Parent to Parent Newsletter
August 2022
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Save the email you received this newsletter in and also remember that this newsletter is also linked on our school's website under the FAMILIES tab. Updated: 8/5/2022
UPCOMING BOARD MEETING
Information about the monthly meetings can be found at this link. Most meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the month.
Early Release Dates and Times
Early Release Dates
- Tuesday, 9/6/22
- Monday, 11/7/22 & 11/8/22
(Parent-Teacher Conferences) - Tuesday, 2/28/23
Dismissal Times
EJHS -- 10:35 AM
EHS -- 10:45 AM
EPS -- 11:45 AM
EIS -- 11:45 AM
EECC - 11:15 AM
EJHS/EHS Teachers’ Professional Learning Communities-- 11:45 AM - 2:45 PM
EECC/EPS/EIS Teachers’ Professional Learning Communities-- -- 12:45 PM - 3:45 PM
School Supply Lists
EHS does NOT have a supply list. Students should bring supplies they think they will need. Teachers will give specific requirements - if any are needed.
Apply for Free/Reduced Lunch
To apply, fill out the form in your Family Access account in Harmony.
Registration Details
Registration is now open and should be done before the start of school. Parents/guardians should log into their Family Access account in Harmony and then follow the steps below.
Click on each student's name, scroll to the bottom and click on each form that is highlighted in blue. The process is finished when all of the forms have been filled out/updated. Also be sure to update all email addresses, physical addresses, phone numbers, and transportation changes.
Free Breakfast
School Menus
Students are allowed to bring packed lunches from home. Refrigeration and heating are not available.
Lunches are $2.70 for students at EJHS & EHS and
$2.55 for elementary students. Reduced lunch is $.40.
Details from Nutrition Services
We do not let our students go hungry. Students will be provided with a complimentary meal (choice of PBJ or Grilled Cheese) that includes all 5 components of MyPlate if they do not have an account balance. Please let your secondary student know they can check their balance prior to getting in line at our Check your Balance station.
Our cafeterias offer a variety of items daily. We offer all components of MyPlate with many whole grains, proteins, fresh fruit, an assortment of fruit cups, cooked and fresh veggies, 1% Chocolate, 1% Strawberry, Skim or 1% White Milk. We sell fruit, veggies, and 2nd Lunches as A la Carte at Secondary Schools. We also have a vending machine at the High School allowing students to purchase items on their account. Please send an email to Vickie Coffey at vcoffey@rbbschools.net if you would like ANY RESTRICTIONS on your student’s vending machine access.
We do not offer snacks at our Elementary Schools. Students may purchase a milk only for $.50.
To mail a check:
Vickie Coffey
Nutrition Services/Healthy Schools Director
Richland-Bean Blossom Community School Corporation
600 S. Edgewood Drive
Ellettsville, IN 47429
vcoffey@rbbschools.net
Teacher Assignments/Schedules
School staff will send emails alerting parents and students of EJHS and EHS when the schedules are official and "live."
Transportation
If you have any significant changes or need transportation information, please EMAIL Audrey Myers, our Transportation Director before Tuesday, 8/9.
ajmyers@rbbschools.net
Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedures
Drop-Off at EPS & EIS:
M, T, Th, F 8:25 - 8:40 a.m.
Wednesdays 8:55 - 9:10 a.m. (NOT 8/10)
EPS & EIS has a large number of "car riders." Please follow the procedures to make pick-up as efficient as possible.
Pick-Up from EPS & EIS:
Wave 1 (last names A-K) 3:00 - 3:15 p.m.
Wave 2 (last names L-Z) 3:15 - 3:30 p.m.
If you have more than one last name in your family, please let the staff know which time your family will utilize.
What families can expect the first week or two of school
The first couple of weeks will be bumpy as everyone learns their schedules and the expected procedures. Please expect delays, especially with school pick-ups and bus drop-offs with the elementary students. Students will likely be 15-25 minutes later getting home from the bus the first day or two. Those times will get MUCH better in just a few days.
Families can help decrease delays by doing the following:
- READ every school-related email CAREFULLY for specific details (Do not assume there haven't been changes to procedures.)
- Ask questions when you need clarity.
- Be sure that each of your children knows HOW they should be dismissed at the end of the day. Parents of K-2 students will complete an online form letting staff know how their children will be dismissed during the first 8 days of school and then thereafter. This link will be in the teacher's welcome letter. (Incomplete information is the biggest reason there is a delay at the end of the day.)
- Be on time and follow drop-off and pick-up procedures as they have been sent to you
- Follow the directions from staff who are directing traffic.
- Have your child ready and on time at the bus stop - OR
- At morning drop-off, do not wait until your child is in front of the building to let them out. Each building has a safe zone for the students to exit from their vehicles. When several students exit in the safe zone at the same time, the line moves much quicker and safer. Have your child ready to exit the vehicle as soon as you are in the safe departure zone. This means students open the door on the PASSENGER SIDE and EXIT as SOON AS THE VEHICLE STOPS SAFELY. (EPS staff members will help open doors for those who need assistance.) - Avoid distracted driving while on school campus - including using cell phones.
- Call the school's office with messages about any changes to your child's dismissal plans at least 1 hour before the end of the school day. Do not email the front office staff or call/email your child's teacher with these changes. (EPS has a special voicemail line for these messages. They will receive them.)
Edgewood Early Childhood Center (EECC) Preschool - PreK
Facebook Page Link "Follow" us!
Preschool Back to School Information
August 9th- Meet and Greet (by appointment)
August 11th and 12th- Preschool Orientation (By appointment)
August 15th- First day of school for EECC students
Meet the new EECC Director- with a familiar face!
Heather Kensek
Edgewood Primary School (EPS) K-2
EPS Facebook Link "Like" us!
PTO Facebook Link "Like" us!
If you are interested in helping the EPS PTO, please email PTO.EPS@gmail.com.
If you have additional questions, please call EPS during school hours at 812-876-9600.
Facebook Groups for Grade Levels
K5 - Edgewood Class of 2036 Parent Chit-Chat
Kindergarten - Edgewood Class of 2035 Parent Chit-Chat
1st Grade - Edgewood Class of 2034 Parent Chit-Chat
2nd Grade - Edgewood Class of 2033 Parent Chit-Chat
3rd Grade - Edgewood Class of 2032 Parent Chit-Chat
4th Grade - Edgewood Class of 2031 Parent Chit-Chat
These groups are parent groups set up by PTO volunteers and are not official RBB -Edgewood information groups.
Edgewood Intermediate School (EIS) 3-5
EIS Facebook Page Link "Like" us!
If you have additional questions, please call EIS during school hours at 812-876-2219.
From the EIS PTO -
Please join us this school year in planning fun ways to support our students and staff! Our first meeting is Thursday, 9/1 in the EIS Library. 6:00 PM
Edgewood Junior High School (EJHS) 6-8
EJHS PTO FACEBOOK LINK "Like" us!
If you have additional questions, please call EJHS during school hours at 812-876-2005.
The EJHS secretary will send out a Daily Announcements (LINK) through email each day.
From the PTO:
The EJHS PTO invites you to join us to help support the EJHS students, teachers and staff! There are opportunities that fit every schedule and interest--whether it is sending in items for pitch-ins, spending time helping at events, or simply attending meetings to stay connected to what is happening at the school! You can find information about the PTO on Facebook, or you can join the email list by sending a note to EJHSPTO@Outlook.com.
Edgewood High School (EHS) 9-12
Open House
Wednesday, 8/24
6:30 - 8:00 PM
If you have additional questions, please call EHS during school hours at 812-876-2277.
The EHS secretary will send out a Daily Announcements (LINK) through email each day.
Financial Aid Night - Monday, 8/8
Financial Aid Night
Geared to seniors and parents (other grade levels are welcome to attend)
Monday, August 8, 6:00 pm to 6:50 pm
EHS Auditorium
A financial aid expert will provide information about applying for financial aid for college. A fair amount of time is spent explaining the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid – the form used to apply for financial aid that goes through both the state and federal governments).
Please register online if you plan to attend at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaC9rxjLziopEgZ1lm-z_D4_bivz5o8qzBOe479YK4knVNKQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Financial Aid Early Awareness Program
Geared to students in grade 11 and under and parents
Monday, August 8, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
EHS Auditorium
A financial aid expert will present students and parents with information about various types of financial aid, how to apply for financial aid, search for scholarships, and choose the right college.
Please register online if you plan to attend at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaC9rxjLziopEgZ1lm-z_D4_bivz5o8qzBOe479YK4knVNKQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
All flyers/photos below are linked to their websites!
Join Cub Scout Pack 129
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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/