Bethel Public Schools

 

**Last Night’s Football Game has been postponed until today, Saturday, Oct. 20th at 1pm on the Stadium Field**

In this section:
-BOE wins Leadership Award
-Dalai Lama calls on schools to teach compassion
-Bethel Schools see a rise in the number of students eligible for free and reduced lunch

Dear Parents, Care Givers, and Community Members:

This week we learned that the Bethel Board of Education has once again been recognized with the CABE Board Leadership Award. This award recognizes boards that provide effective leadership to their district through the use of good practices. The CABE Leadership Award acknowledges the importance of school board members and superintendents working together as effective teams, strengthening public education in Connecticut and across the country. I would like to thank the Board for their hard work and dedication to the families and children of Bethel Public Schools and their tireless commitment and support to fulfilling the mission of the Bethel Public Schools. Please join me in offering them heartfelt thanks for the work they do.

Yesterday, I had the privilege of attending the Dalai Lama’s talk at Western Connecticut State University. The topic of his talk was creating a more compassionate world in the 21st century. Through his talk he highlighted the importance of schools in teaching our youngest to develop deeper regard and understanding for others. He noted the criticality of this in an increasingly interconnected and diverse world. I appreciated the Dalai Lama’s emphasis on this point and was affirmed in the work we are currently doing PK-12 to explicitly teach students these skills through programs like Second Step, through our PBIS initiative, through our efforts at developing safe school climates in each of the buildings, and through the many opportunities we provide for students to volunteer.

Lastly, we completed our annual school census report this week and witnessed a significant increase in the number of students who qualify for assistance through the federal school lunch program. Nearly 18% of Bethel’s students qualify for free or reduced lunch. This number is up from around 15% last year and 8% six years ago. Our community is indeed changing, and the Dalai Lama’s call for greater compassion and regard for others is perhaps more important now than ever. One of the ways we are addressing this change is by offering a breakfast program in all of our schools. The cost of a breakfast is $1.95. Students eligible for reduced lunch are charged 30 cents. If a student is eligible for free lunch, he or she can receive a free breakfast. See below for more details.

 
Parent University
Thank you to those staff members who organized our most recent Parent University workshop on creating a bully-free environment. Parent feedback was very positive.

We have postponed our October 22nd workshop on Smarter Balanced Assessments. Stay tuned for an update on the next workshop.

Operation Sweet Tooth
The Bethel Navy JROTC is once again sponsoring Operation Sweet Tooth with the Bethel Gentle Dental Office. The Candy Buy-Back will happen on Friday, November 2nd from 3:30 to 5:30 PM at the Bethel Gentle Dental office on 27 Grassy Plain Street. Children participating will be eligible to receive prizes and gift certificates from local merchants. In addition, the children will receive $1.00 for every pound of candy ($5.00 max) donated.
The donated candy will be sent to troops from Bethel who are serving in Iraq and Afghanistan as our "Ambassadors of Bethel." The hope is that the troops will then share the candy with children in the war zone, thereby creating good will. Bethel residents are encouraged to participate. If there are any residents who know of someone serving overseas, please send their name and mailing address to LCDR Dwinells at BHS (dwinellsm@bethel.k12.ct.us)

Elementary School Lunch News

Elementary Menu for October 22 - 26

Monday – Coleman’s All Natural Chicken with a Dinner Roll, Ginger Carrots, Chilled Peaches, Fresh Apple

Tuesday – Coleman’s All Natural 100% Beef Hot Dog on a Bun, Roasted Garbanzo Beans, Chilled Applesauce, Fresh Pear

Wednesday – Meatball Sub on a Rolled, Steamed Green Beans, Chilled Pears, Fresh Orange Wedges

Thursday – Hamburger on a Bun, Steamed Peas & Carrots, Chilled Pineapple, Fresh Banana

Friday - Freshly-made Cheese Pizza with Tossed Italian Blend Salad, Chilled Mandarin Oranges, Fresh Peach

LUNCH PRICES –
Elementary - $2.50
Secondary - $2.90

Each lunch includes a minimum selection of three components, one of which must be a fruit or vegetable.

BREAKFAST PRICE:
All- $1.95

BREAKFAST IS NOW BEING SERVED AT BERRY & ROCKWELL SCHOOLS
Students can get off the bus and go to the cafeteria to purchase and eat breakfast.

Monday – Bagel with Cream Cheese or Jelly or Cereal
Tuesday – Apple Cinnamon Muffin or Blueberry Muffin with Cheese Stick or Cereal
Wednesday – Cherry or Apple Frudel or Cereal
Thursday – 100% Natural Stonyfield Yogurt & Graham Crackers or Cereal
Friday – Ultimate Breakfast Round Oatmeal Cookie or Cereal

(a “Frudel” is a breakfast strudel stick)

Breakfast includes milk, fruit or juice - $1.95

STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH QUALIFY FOR FREE OR REDUCED BREAKFAST.
Reduced Breakfast - $.30/day

Circle of Friends Pre-School

Pre-School Screening - Are you concerned that your child might be experiencing developmental delays?

If so, you and your child (3-5 years old) are encouraged to participate in a Circle of Friends screening. While meeting the staff to discuss concerns or ask questions regarding your child’s development, your child will take part in informal play activities that include songs and motor activities.

The preschool team includes the Supervisor of Special Education, Preschool Special Education Teachers, Speech/Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist and School Social Worker.
Screening date:
Wednesday, November 21st from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Pre-registration is appreciated but drop-ins are welcomed.
For more information please contact Katharine MacDonald at 794-8679.

The Pre-school screen is open to Bethel residents only

Brown Bag Lunch or Morning Coffee
If anyone would be interested in talking about some of these items in person, I invite you to contact my office and join me for a brown bag lunch or morning coffee. Please contact Susan Paré, Executive Assistant, or call (203)794-8601.

Renaissance Babysitting is Back!

Friday, November 30, 2012
Berry School Gym
Drop off: 5:15 p.m.
Pick up: 9:00 p.m.
$15.00 per child
Ages 4-10

We will provide a fun filled evening for your child. A nut-free snack, beverage, crafts, movie and plenty of gym activities are planned. Please contact Deidre Hook at hookd@bethel.k12.ct.us or call 203-794-8600, ext. 263 to register your child. Walk-ins are welcome! Thank you for supporting BHS Renaissance!

Berry School News

We want to thank all those who attended the Harvest Gala last Saturday. It was a wonderful event with excellent company, fabulous auction items, and great fun. We’d like to especially thank Jill Kurtz and Christine Cohen from Berry and Jen D’Amico and Becky Chamberlain from Rockwell who were the leading forces in planning this event. Also, special thanks to all those who volunteered their time, efforts, and items to the Gala as well. We are so fortunate to work in such a giving community. Thank you for supporting our schools!!!

Dr. Brooks, Principal, Berry School Mr. Kirmil, Principal, Rockwell School

Please be reminded that parent teacher conferences are scheduled for October 24-26th. Please contact your child’s teacher if you have not received a conference date & time. October 24-26th are early dismissal days at Berry School. The schedule is as follows:
K-3 - 9:00 A.M. – 1:40 P.M.

The Circle of Friends schedules for those dates are as follows:
A.M. 8:55 A.M. - 10:55 A.M.
P.M. 11:40 A.M. - 1:40 P.M.

The Bethel Central PTO Family Membership directories were sent home today with the youngest child at each address to familes that have joined. If you do not receive yours by Tuesday, please email Angela at guerriero4@sbcglobal.net. Although the initial drive is over, you may join at anytime. Email to the address above to find out how. Thank you for your support!
Rockwell School News

Rockwell School is proud to announce their new Before School Care Program! The program runs five days a week from 7:30 AM -8:40 AM and Rockwell School staff will supervise the students. Students can attend one to five days a week. Activities will be planned including sports, board games, arts and crafts, literacy fun, etc.

If you would like to sign up or if you have any questions please email Victoria Guarino guarinov@bethel.k12.ct.us

The Bethel Central PTO Family Membership directories were sent home today with the youngest child at each address to familes that have joined. If you do not receive yours by Tuesday, please email Angela at guerriero4@sbcglobal.net. Although the initial drive is over, you may join at anytime. Email to the address above to find out how. Thank you for your support!

Johnson School News

October Dates:
 19 BHS Football--Johnson School Night We will be attending the BHS Football game. Game starts at 7:00pm. Wear Johnson Spirit wear or Maroon and White and Kids get in free. THIS IS NOT A DROP OFF EVENT. Parents must accompany child.

BOX TOPS: Last year we made approximately $2000 from Box Tops. There is a shipment going in at the end of October. Please send your box tops in this week and next.

The Bethel Central PTO Family Membership directories were sent home today with the youngest child at each address to familes that have joined. If you do not receive yours by Tuesday, please email Angela at guerriero4@sbcglobal.net. Although the initial drive is over, you may join at anytime. Email to the address above to find out how. Thank you for your support!

Middle School News

PTO Meeting Monday, October 22nd at 9:30am in the Cafeteria

Calling all Spikers!: Faculty vs. Parent Volleyball Game, Wednesday, October 24th at 6:30pm in the BMS Gym. RSVP to williamsfamily22@gmail.com

The Bethel Central PTO Family Membership directories were sent home today with the youngest child at each address to familes that have joined. If you do not receive yours by Tuesday, please email Angela at guerriero4@sbcglobal.net. Although the initial drive is over, you may join at anytime. Email to the address above to find out how. Thank you for your support!

Oklahoma!2012
It’s Program time!!!

Please consider placing an ad in the Oklahoma! Musical Program for your “Rising Star”. The program makes for a wonderful family keepsake as well as a great place to advertise a business in the community. Please remember to ask family and friends if they would like to have their ad included. Your words of encouragement will help to make the memory even more magical for them!

Bravo Bits: Up to three lines - $5.00

Ads: 1/2 page - $ 25.00
Full page - $ 40.00

Please place your ad by October 23rd to Mrs. Salvador. You may email photos, ads, business cards to bmsmusical@yahoo.com. Questions? Contact Kim Lemone -klemone@yahoo.com
Click here for flyer and order form. Thank you!

BMS Musical The Wild West comes to Connecticut when Bethel Middle School presents the stage musical of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” The action takes place in the early 1900s in the soon-to-become state of Oklahoma. Performances will be held in the Bethel Middle School Auditorium on Friday, November 2 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, November 3 at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Tickets are $5. Please click here for ticket order form.

INVITING STUDENTS AND PARENTS OF BETHEL MIDDLE SCHOOL TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ODYSSEY TEAM COMPETING FOR THE 2013 TOURNAMENTS
Dear Parents,
We are parents of two current sixth-graders in Bethel Middle School and have committed to coaching a Bethel Middle School Odyssey Team for 2013. We’re grateful to Mr. Muharem who is supporting this maiden team from the Middle School by sponsoring the fees for the students to enroll in this wonderful program.
It is a commitment we are making for a number of weekends over this academic year – to give our students a shot at a fun experience that also teaches them real-life skills.
The team can accommodate 5-7 students. Details about Odyssey of the Mind may be found at Odysseyofthemind.com and CTOM.org
We look forward to having you join our team!
Please contact me at smalkani@anvasion.com if you are interested.
Best Regards,

Suneetha Malkani and Colleen Ruiz

High School News

James Thomsen Memorial Pumpkin Fundraiser - In 2009 James Thomsen was a senior at Bethel High School on the track team when he was diagnosed with brain cancer. We started our fundraiser to help his family with medical expenses. Unfortunately James passed away before he could graduate with his class in June of 2010. The Bethel All Sports Booster Club has established a memorial scholarship fund in his name. This will be the 4th year our fundraiser will be contributing to this fund.

The fundraiser is being held at 7 Walnut Hill Road, Bethel, CT. We are offering carved pumpkins for a donation of $10.00 each. In addition to carved pumpkins we will be holding a bake sale with lots of yummy treats. The event will start on Saturday October 27th from 9:00 - 5:00, Sunday 9:00 - 5:00 and on Monday from 12:00-5:00. For more information or to be a volunteer carver, please call Kim Davenport at (203) 470-1053.

Bethel High School On Stage Players Present: "Murder Is A Game" by Fred Carmichael
A successful mystery writing team, whose success has come to a halt, receives an anniversary present from their publisher to spend a weekend at an old mansion built as a movie set. The publisher also hires actors, unknown to each other to act out a murder plot. The writing team, Sloan and Toby Bigelow, are delighted in the game and solve the fake murder, but then there is a real murder and further funny twists to the plot. All the actors have the opportunities of playing themselves and then the imaginary people in the laugh filled mystery evening.

November 8 & 9, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. in the BHS Auditorium
Tickets: Adults - $7.00 Children and Senior Citizens - $5.00
Mr. Ciro Franco, Director
Mrs. Deidre Hook, Producer (203-794-8600, ext. 263 or hookd@bethel.k12.ct.us)

Attention BHS Senior Families: Senior packets have been handed out in all English classes. Please be sure to regard the following deadlines in order to have a great senior yearbook:

1. Senior Packets: Due October 26th -This includes senior information (will, quote, and write-up), vote for superlatives, and submit all pictures (baby picture, now and then, senior sibling).
2. Purchase personalization for your yearbook at http://www.jostens.com/ - Due November 30th
3. Personal ads: Due January 11th

In order to submit your senior information and vote for superlatives, please go to the following website: http://www.mdznr.com/yearbook. There is a link in the vertical navigation bar on the Bethel High School website - Senior Yearbook Info. On this website, there is also a video created by the yearbook staff to assist you through this process.

Please email questions and digital photos to: yearbookBHS@bethel.k12.ct.us.

BHS Varsity Softball team is selling $5 raffle tickets for 2 seats at the New York Jets v San Diego Chargers game on Dec 23, 8:30 p.m. at Metlife Stadium. Parking Pass is included. A $275 value. Only 200 tickets are being sold. 100% goes to a new pitching machine. Tickets are available for sale until November 30th. Please contact a BHS softball player or parent or you can call June Barton at 203-797-9831. Tickets will also be available for purchase during home football games.

The BHS Key Club will be hosting a Halloween Party on Friday, October 19th from 7-9. Wear a costume and you may have a chance to win a prize. There will be games, arts and crafts, a movie and much more. Admission is $4 per child and concessions will be sold. Join us for a frightfully good time!

The BHS Band Boosters are proud to announce our 3rd year in partnership with local area merchants through the sale of our BETHEL DISCOUNT CARD! The cards remain only $10 each and are valid for an entire year. Our merchants offer discounts each and every time you use your card throughout the year. Click here for more information. Questions? Orders? Feel free to email us @ parenthelp@bethelband.com

Bethel High School All Sports Booster Club
Attention parents: If your child is playing a high school sport and you would like one of these yard signs, you can pick one up for FREE at the stadium snack shed whenever it is open.

Wildcat fans, comfortable seat cushions are available for sale in the stadium snack shed for $10 each and come with a free wildcat keychain.

The Bethel Central PTO Family Membership directories were sent home today with the youngest child at each address to familes that have joined. If you do not receive yours by Tuesday, please email Angela at guerriero4@sbcglobal.net. Although the initial drive is over, you may join at anytime. Email to the address above to find out how. Thank you for your support!

STOP AND SHOP REWARDS PROGRAM
SCHOOL NAME & ID# Bethel High School ID # 11606
Dear Parents:
Starting October 5, 2012 through March 28, 2013, Bethel High School will have the opportunity to earn cash through Stop & Shop A+ School Rewards Program.
All you have to do is:
Log on to www.stopandshop.com/aplus to register online
OR
Dial 1-877-275-2758 to register your card over the phone
After you register your card, each shopping trip at any Stop & Shop using your STOP & SHOP CARD earns CASH for our school! Each month, the amount of CASH awarded will be updated on the Stop & Shop website. You can track the amount of points you earn for our school by checking your grocery receipt and online when you create an account at www.stopandshop.com. Our school will receive a check at the end of the program. The money can be used for any of our school’s educational needs.
Remember, even if you registered your card last year, you must re-register this year for our school to receive credit. Attending to this simple process makes a HUGE difference to our school. We need your support. Please be sure to register your card to benefit
Bethel High School using ID #11606

Bethel Special Education PTO
Bethel Special Education PTO Workshop - Steps to Success Toolkit Training on October 24th, the Bethel Special Education PTO is hosting a workshop to presented by the Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC) entitled: Steps to Success: Toolkit Training. Parents of students receiving special education services are invited to attend a training session to learn how use their IEP to determine if their children are making progress in school as well as how to develop an appropriate program. This is an interactive training and participants will leave with a toolkit filled out with their children’s information. Please bring a copy of your child’s IEP, most recent evaluation reports, and some work samples. Registration is required. Please contact Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center at 1-800-445-2722, cpac@cpacinc.org or register online at www.cpacinc.org/workshop-registration. If you have questions, please contact Melinda Belles-Preston or Denise Howe, co-presidents, Bethel Special Education PTO.

Bethel Education Foundation
Calling all ladies! The Bethel Education Foundation is hosting Ladies Night Out on Thursday, November 8th at La Fortuna Restaurant. Join us for a champagne toast, hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, raffle prizes and lots of fun all to benefit innovation, creativity and excellence in education for our children! Use the ticket order form to purchase your $30 advance tickets; $40 at the door. Many thanks to our sponsors La Fortuna and Stony Hill Wines & Spirits.

The Bethel Education Foundation has awarded over $160,000 in grants since inception, please help us continue to support innovative teachers, provide creative opportunities for students and excellence in the community but making a tax deductible donation to the Annual Fund. To see how the BEF is making a difference in your child's school, visit http://www.betheledfoundation.org/Awarded_Grants%20by%20year.html; make your donation to the Annual Fund using the contribution form.

Bethel Continuing Education
Time is running out to sign up for some great courses! Be sure to check out the Bethel Continuing Education page located at www.bethel.k12.ct.us for updates about which courses are running and other important information. There are over 40 classroom courses and 250 instructor facilitated courses to choose from. Visa, MasterCard and Discover are now accepted as well as checks. Contact continuingeducation@bethel.k12.ct.us or call 203-794-8600 x450 and leave a message if you have any questions.

Pro Access, Bethel’s Teen Center News
Pro Access upcoming events:

PRO ACCESS will be opened this week on Wed. and Thurs. from 2:30 to 6PM.
FRIDAY, Oct. 19

CANCELED - OPEN GYM - from 9-11PM at the Muni. Ctr. - Due to Health Fair.

Halloween Party this Friday from 6 to 8:45 at Pro Access. Games, prizes and more. Costumes not necessary but prize will be awarded to best costume. Cost: $5 or $3 if you bring a snack or treat.

FRIDAY NIGHTS with PRO ACCESS

FRIDAY, Oct. 19 - HALLOWEEN PARTY6-8:45 Cost: $5 Music, games and more...Prize for the best costume.

Friday, Oct. 26 - opened from 6-8:45 for SUNDAES ON FRIDAY Cost: $2

OPEN GYM from 9-11PM at the Muni. Ctr. Cost: $2.

 

 

LAKE COMPOUNCE HAUNTED GRAVEYARD AND RIDES!

This is a GREAT trip! We leave Bethel at 5PM and leave the park at 11PM. We need 25 people to get the group rate. RSVP ASAP. Cost: $25 which includes the bus. RSVP and full payment due by 10/22. You MUST be a member of Pro Access to attend this trip. Membership cost is $25 for new members and $10 for renewal members.

Piano Lessons

Pro Access will be offering individualized piano lessons. The sessions will be on Wed. evenings beginning Oct. 10 for 4 consecutive weeks (skipping Oct. 31) and ending Nov. 7. The times will be from 7 to 7:30pm, 7:30 to 8pm, 8 to 8:30pm and 8:30 to 9pm. They will be provided by Mary Buzak Piano Studio.

COST: Normal class fee is$25. Mary is discounting the fee to $20 for Pro Access members and Pro Access will subsidize the classes so the fee to the students will be $15/class. You must sign up for all 4 classes. Music book is not included. Cost of the starter book is $6.00.

Offer not elegible to existing students of Mary Buzak's Piano Studio and only elegible if you are a member of Pro Access. If you aren't a current member of Pro Access we encourage you to become a member or renew your membership to Pro Access in order to participate in this program.

Guitar Lessons

Sloan Austerman, a student at Bethel High School is offering to provide Guitar lessons to our members. He has 2 acoustic and 2 electric guitars so you don't have to have your own guitar. We have not finalized the details of these lessons. If you are interested in this program, please email Hilda.

Volunteers Needed for Health Fair this Saturday

Teens to help direct traffic (with adult) on Saturday morning. 7:30 to 10AM
Teens to help bring chairs to the Municipal Center from the Methodist Church Friday night and Sat. afternoon. Friday Night: 6PM. Sat. at 2:30
Teens to help with games table during Health Fair. 9 – 1PM
If interested email Hilda.

FAMOUS PIZZA – Eat all the pizza you want on Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 3-5PM at Famous. Cost: $5 you must arrive by 4:30.

SOUPER SOUP DAY
This is a great fundraiser to raise the awareness of the plight of the homeless. It will be held on November 14. We need volunteers to help us plan and work this event. Please let Hilda know if you’d like to help plan and work this event. You will receive community service hours for it.

The 40 Developmental Assets

The 40 developmental assets developed by The Search Institute through extensive surveys of over 2.2 million youth are the foundation for Pro Access' programs and services.

This week's asset is "This week's asset is "Teen expreiences caring neighbors." If you're a teen, tell us about a neighbor who has shown they care about you. If you're a parent or adult, tell us how you support your teens in your community. Your response will enter you in our weekly raffle drawing. To learn more about these assets check out www.search-institute.org.

BUS INFORMATION
The bus to Pro Access from Bethel High School is bus 12.
The bus to Pro Access from Bethel Middle school is bus 1A.
Students can take the bus directly from school to Pro Access any day Pro Access is opened after school.

 

Please email me with any questions or call me at 203-482-1732 or leave a message at 203-778-7522. Please like us on Facebook at Bethel Pro Access.
Hilda Maria DeLucia

Community News & Events
Bethel Healthy Living Day 2012! Saturday, October 20th 8 am to 4 pm at the Municipal Center. The day will feature the Healthy Living Expo presented by Newtown Savings Banks, the St. Mary's Catch Me If You Can! Road Race presented by Greenwood Physical Therapy, the Fall Festival Sidewalk Sales and Vendor Fair, Live Music, Fitness Classes on the Lawn, Healthy Living Speakers and Workshops, Kids Activities, Live Music, and more! Bethel Healthy Living Day is brought you by Boylan Chiropractic. Visit www.bethelchamber.comfor complete details

BETHEL PARK & RECREATION UPCOMING EVENTS (click here for flyer)

Trick or Treat Street
Looking for some Halloween fun? On Saturday, October 27h from 1:00–2:00 p.m. there will be an Animal Encounters show with “Curious Creatures” for all ages in the Municipal Center G.P. Room. Then walk along Greenwood Avenue for Halloween treats! Don’t forget to wear your best costumes for the Costume Contest down on Greenwood Avenue; judging will take place at 4:00 pm. For more information, call the Parks and Recreation office at 794-8531.

Christmas Show
Come and enjoy a day in New York City on Sunday, November 11th. The day will include the Christmas Show at Radio City Music Hall and time to look around the city. The bus will depart from the Municipal Center at 7:00 am for a 10:00 am show. Departure from the city will be at 4:00 pm to allow time for seeing some of New York’s sights. Be sure to make your reservations early, as tickets are limited to 50. You will also receive a free Christmas ornament at Radio City for every ticket purchased.
Program #5259 Fee: $85.00
**Please note there is no Senior Discount for this trip.
Boys and Girls Basketball League

REGISTRATION FOR IN-TOWN BASKETBALL WILL BEGIN ON SEPTEMBER 8TH AT
THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE AND WILL END ON OCTOBER 26TH

**PLEASE USE THE INTOWN/TRAVEL BASKETBALL REGISTRATION FORM,
NOT THE PARKS AND REC. REGULAR PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORM**

The Bethel Parks and Recreation Department is taking basketball registration for boys and girls in grades 2-8. The program is designed to introduce the game of basketball in a fun and positive environment. The season will begin on Saturday, December 1st and will run through the end of February 2013. Schedule is subject to change based on registrations.
Practice days/times for grades 2 – 8 are subject to coaches and gym availability. The coaches’ only meeting will take place on Saturday, November 10th for team selection and players will be contacted before November 22nd regarding team placement. Coaches are still needed please contact the office.
PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO COACH OR TEAMMATE REQUESTS HONORED AS IT IS TOO DIFFICULT TO COORDINATE WITH APPROXIMATELY 500 PARTICIPANTS.

On Wednesday October 31st, the 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat Night will be taking place in the Big Y Shopping Plaza on Stony Hill Rd. The event takes place between 5 pm and 8 pm and is a Safe alternative to traditional trick or treating. There will be music, food, and spooky fun!

For complete details on both events visit www.bethelchamber.com

Halloween Pancake Breakfast at the Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Department
Sunday, October 28, 2012, 9 am to Noon
Come In Costume!
Big Prizes, including a Kindle, Flat Screen TV, and an iPad!
All proceeds go toward the Ambulance Fund. Sponsored by the Stony Hill Four Corners Association. Click here for flyer.

The Bethel High School Hall of Fame Committee cordially invites you to attend the 2nd Annual Hall of Fame Dinner on October 20, 2012.

2012 Hall of Fame Inductees
David Campbell Football, Track 1965
David Tierney Cross Country, Track 1973
Patrick Wild Cross Country, Track 1978
Melanie Kasack Ivey Softball, Cross Country 1997
Kerri Kaylor Basketball, Soccer, Track 2001
Gregory Pace Wrestling 2002
The 1998 Softball Team

The dinner will be held at The Amber Room Colonnade in Danbury. Tickets are $50 per person.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please contact Denise Musser at Bethel High School 203-794-8600, ext 248.

The Bethel Public Library is pleased to offer a free music program on Friday, October 26th at 7:00 p.m. in the Library’s Main Room. Historian/musician Rick Spencer will perform songs from the 1856 presidential campaign songbook “Freemen for Fremont.”

Here’s an entertaining way to discover history through music. Before radio, TV, or the Internet, campaign promoters included sing-alongs so supporters could sing about the virtues of their candidates and the failings of their opponents! In this program, you’ll hear those songs performed live, and gain an understanding of the United States on the brink of Civil War. This event is particularly appropriate as we approach Election Day!

The program will be enjoyed by adults and students in Grades 6+. Registration is required due to space constraints. Please call 203-794-8756, ext. 4, register at the website www.bethellibrary.org, or sign up in person at the Library. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

The Revolutionary War comes to Putnam Park. On Saturday, November 3rd from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm at Putnam Park there will be a Revolution War Camp at Putnam Park. There will be the roaring of a cannon, gun powder smoke from a mock battlefield skirmish, drill demonstrations, and drill instruction for kids. You will be able to observe army camp life and meet the reenactors. On sale will be food by the Bethel Boy Scouts and hand-crafted colonial items. The event is free but donations are encouraged.
Putnam Park is located at the junction of Rt. 107 and Rt 58 in Redding, CT.
The event will be held rain or shine. Contact number is 203-938-2357 Click here for flyer.

2012 - 2013 Family Friendly Hikes & Activities, Sponsored by The Bethel Land Trust
All activities will be held on the 2nd Sunday of the month and start at 2:00 pm. If it rains or snows, the event may be rescheduled. Check our Facebook page (Bethel Land Trust) for updates. Refreshments will be served after the hike.

November 11, 2012 @2:00 – BUILD A BLUEBIRD HOUSE
The Land Trust is trying to make its preserves more wildlife friendly. As part of this effort, we invite you to join us to build bluebird houses. Weather permitting, we’ll install those houses at our nearby preserve on Sky Edge Road. Meet at the Stony Hill Fire House off Rt. 6 to work on the bluebird houses.

February 10, 2013 @ 2:00 - SNOWSHOE AT TARRYWILE MANSION
Meet at the upper parking lot of the mansion for some vigorous winter exercise. Hikers and cross-country skiers are welcome too. Who knows what the weather will be. Tarrywile Park is located off Southern Blvd in Danbury.

MARCH 10, 2013 @ 2:00 - PRE-EARTH DAY PRESERVE CLEAN UP
This is the time of year when the discarded bottles and cans that disfigure our preserves are easiest to spot. Earth Day, on April 22nd, is too late to clean up in this area because the invasive plants have already leafed out. Meet at the Rockwell School Parking lot and we’ll break down into smaller work parties and go to the preserves that need to be picked up, or have brush cut back. Wear gloves.

Reminder – Check Facebook (Bethel Land Trust) for updates.

BEtv Schedule

Here's what's on BEtv: Are you worried about how your going to pay for college? Well we can help with the process! Watch the Financial Aid Night sponsored by the BHS Guidance Department. Also, don't miss the chance to watch the BHS Marching Band perform in Quest for the Best! Remember you can always check our full line up at http://www.bethel.k12.ct.us/subsite/bhs/page/betv-schedule-1308

 

 

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2012-2013 School Calendar/School Time Schedule

2012-2013 School Calendar

2012-2013 School Time Schedule

School Closing/Delay Information

When it is necessary to close school due to inclement weather or have an unscheduled early dismissal due to forecasted inclement weather for the afternoon, the “Schools Closed” or “Early Dismissal” announcement will be made over the following radio and television stations and websites in the morning:

WLAD AM Danbury 800 on the dial
WINE AM Brookfield 940 on the dial
WICC AM Bridgeport 600 on the dial
WEBE FM Bridgeport 108 on the dial
WEZN FM Bridgeport 100 on the dial

TV Channel 3, TV Channel 8, & TV Channel 6.

Bethel Public Schools Website – www.bethel.k12.ct.us
Connecticut Weather Website – www.ctweather.com

In the case of inclement weather, every attempt will be made to operate schools. However, in our judgment, whenever it is not safe to operate the buses, schools will be closed.

In the event that weather conditions worsen after pupils have arrived at school, it may be necessary for an unscheduled early dismissal (click for times). Should this occur, you will be notified by telephone by our automated voice message system and appropriate announcements will be broadcast over the above media.

You may also sign up to receive text or email notifications on your cell phone when weather related cancellations, announcements, or other notifications have been posted from the following media:
(Text messaging rates may be applied by your carrier.)

CT Weather.com
Click here to sign up for storm closing text alerts sent right to your phone
http://www.ctweather.com/e-notifications.php

WFSB – Channel 3
Click here to sign up for storm closing text alerts sent right to your phone
http://www.wfsb.com/category/211195/school-closings
Bethel Schools are listed under Fairfield County

WNBC 30 – Channel 6
Click here to sign up for storm closing text alerts sent right to your phone
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/weather/school-closings/
Click on Get Text or Email Alerts

WTNH Channel 8
Click here to sign up for storm closing text alerts sent right to your phone
http://www.wtnh.com/subindex/weather/storm_closings
Click on Alerts on Your Phone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nondiscrimination Statement
The Bethel Board of Education does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. The Bethel Board of Education does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. The following person has been designated to handle inquires regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Dr. Janice Jordan, Associate Superintendent, Bethel Public Schools, P.O. Box 253, 1 School Street, Bethel, CT 06801 – (203) 794- 8613.