*UPCOMING BES EVENTS*
May 14th, 2021: Normal Day of School (No longer a Staff Development Day--Please send your child to school)
May 31st, 2021: Memorial Day, NO SCHOOL
June 4th, 2021: End of Trimester 3
June 16th, 2021: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (Half Day of School)
May 31st, 2021: Memorial Day, NO SCHOOL
June 4th, 2021: End of Trimester 3
June 16th, 2021: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (Half Day of School)
***IMPORTANT UPDATES***
*MAY 6TH, 2021 UPDATE*
Good afternoon, BES families,
This is a call to update you on the state's emergency order number 89 on travel restrictions for schools. The NH Education Commissioner has determined that schools can no longer ask families to quarantine following travel. This means that any student or family member who travels will no longer need to quarantine and may return to school immediately following their trip. This also includes individuals who travel from elsewhere and come to your home. We do ask that families continue to be diligent during this time and monitor for symptoms of Covid-19 as we approach the end of the school year.
As always, thank you for your understanding and your help in keeping BES safe!
*APRIL 17TH, 2021 UPDATE*
Hello BES Families,
Monday, April 19th, 2021 and Tuesday, April 20th, 2021 will have to be remote learning days. We have just learned of another case in our building and are concerned about the possible exposure to adults and children. The student is a 6th grader, so all 5/6 classes will need to quarantine all of next week (4/19/2021-4/23/2021) and will be learning remotely. Monday and Tuesday will be spent determining which adults and other children might have had contact. Unfortunately, we understand that kids have a lot of contact with each other outside of school, and we need the time in order to thoroughly trace contacts. If your child has any symptoms of Covid, please have them tested and let us know the outcome so that when we return on Wednesday, we are confident we have identified all infected children. Teachers will reach out by Monday with a list of activities for kids to complete during Monday and Tuesday. Since it is only two days, we will not be doing a device pick up. Thank you for your understanding as we work through this.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Thank you.
*APRIL 14TH, 2021 UPDATE*
Dear BES Families,
Today we had a student test positive for Covid-19. That student’s class has been sent home and will not return to school until at least Monday, April 19th. Tammy Reardon has contacted DHHS who stated, based on the safety protocols we follow, that quarantining of that class would not be necessary. But BES has followed stricter guidelines than those set out by the state, and for that reason the affected class will not return until at least Monday, April 19th. Since all of the students in that class are considered exposed, but don’t fall into the category of close contact, we are confident that deep cleaning their room will allow those students to safely return on Monday. BES will continue to evaluate this specific instance and provide further information if anything changes. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Sue Greenlaw or Tammy Reardon. The rest of the school's staff and students who were not exposed will resume classes as usual tomorrow, April 15th.
Thank you.
*MARCH 29TH, 2021 UPDATE*
Good afternoon, BES families and staff,
Starting today, Monday, March 29th, 2021, BES is implementing new Covid-19 Guidelines. These guidelines have been adopted by the admin team based on the guidelines recommended by the SAU#35 School Nurses. BES is now moving to a 10-10-10 model;
10 day quarantine for travel outside of New England (NH, ME, VT, MA, CT, & RI), no testing out.
10 day isolation for exposure to someone with Covid-19, no testing out.
10 day isolation for symptoms of Covid-19 or test out with negative test and improved symptoms and no fever x24 hours without use of medication.
At this time, all other guidelines are still in place. Please refer to the Stronger Together Return-to-School Document for supplemental information. As a reminder, that document is continually updated as we continue through the 2020-2021 School Year. Below you will find an updated copy of the Parent Guide flow chart that reflects these new changes. Please reach out to the school with any questions.
Thank you for your continued understanding and support!
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Archived School Updates
2020-2021
CLICK HERE
Good afternoon, BES families,
This is a call to update you on the state's emergency order number 89 on travel restrictions for schools. The NH Education Commissioner has determined that schools can no longer ask families to quarantine following travel. This means that any student or family member who travels will no longer need to quarantine and may return to school immediately following their trip. This also includes individuals who travel from elsewhere and come to your home. We do ask that families continue to be diligent during this time and monitor for symptoms of Covid-19 as we approach the end of the school year.
As always, thank you for your understanding and your help in keeping BES safe!
*APRIL 17TH, 2021 UPDATE*
Hello BES Families,
Monday, April 19th, 2021 and Tuesday, April 20th, 2021 will have to be remote learning days. We have just learned of another case in our building and are concerned about the possible exposure to adults and children. The student is a 6th grader, so all 5/6 classes will need to quarantine all of next week (4/19/2021-4/23/2021) and will be learning remotely. Monday and Tuesday will be spent determining which adults and other children might have had contact. Unfortunately, we understand that kids have a lot of contact with each other outside of school, and we need the time in order to thoroughly trace contacts. If your child has any symptoms of Covid, please have them tested and let us know the outcome so that when we return on Wednesday, we are confident we have identified all infected children. Teachers will reach out by Monday with a list of activities for kids to complete during Monday and Tuesday. Since it is only two days, we will not be doing a device pick up. Thank you for your understanding as we work through this.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Thank you.
*APRIL 14TH, 2021 UPDATE*
Dear BES Families,
Today we had a student test positive for Covid-19. That student’s class has been sent home and will not return to school until at least Monday, April 19th. Tammy Reardon has contacted DHHS who stated, based on the safety protocols we follow, that quarantining of that class would not be necessary. But BES has followed stricter guidelines than those set out by the state, and for that reason the affected class will not return until at least Monday, April 19th. Since all of the students in that class are considered exposed, but don’t fall into the category of close contact, we are confident that deep cleaning their room will allow those students to safely return on Monday. BES will continue to evaluate this specific instance and provide further information if anything changes. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Sue Greenlaw or Tammy Reardon. The rest of the school's staff and students who were not exposed will resume classes as usual tomorrow, April 15th.
Thank you.
*MARCH 29TH, 2021 UPDATE*
Good afternoon, BES families and staff,
Starting today, Monday, March 29th, 2021, BES is implementing new Covid-19 Guidelines. These guidelines have been adopted by the admin team based on the guidelines recommended by the SAU#35 School Nurses. BES is now moving to a 10-10-10 model;
10 day quarantine for travel outside of New England (NH, ME, VT, MA, CT, & RI), no testing out.
10 day isolation for exposure to someone with Covid-19, no testing out.
10 day isolation for symptoms of Covid-19 or test out with negative test and improved symptoms and no fever x24 hours without use of medication.
At this time, all other guidelines are still in place. Please refer to the Stronger Together Return-to-School Document for supplemental information. As a reminder, that document is continually updated as we continue through the 2020-2021 School Year. Below you will find an updated copy of the Parent Guide flow chart that reflects these new changes. Please reach out to the school with any questions.
Thank you for your continued understanding and support!
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Archived School Updates
2020-2021
CLICK HERE
SUNDAY NIGHT COVID QUESTIONNAIRE FOR PARENTS
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**IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS**
CLICK HERE for the Parent & Student Handbook
CLICK HERE for the Free Meals Update
CLICK HERE for the Distance Learners Resource
CLICK HERE for the Dismissals Procedure
CLICK HERE for the BES Health Commitment Document
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**NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION**
**PreK to 6th Grade**
Please email Nicole Kerstetter, Office Computer Coordinator, at nkerstetter@bethlehem.k12.nh.us .
Thank you!
**PreK to 6th Grade**
Please email Nicole Kerstetter, Office Computer Coordinator, at nkerstetter@bethlehem.k12.nh.us .
Thank you!
