Perrigo Recalls Two Children’s Cough Syrups Due to Overdose Risk
Perrigo Initiates Voluntary Product Recall In The U.S. Of Children’s Guaifenesin Grape Liquid And Guaifenesin DM Cherry Liquid Due To A Potential Defect With The […]
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Curriculum Night at Bethel High School, Jan. 28
On Thursday, January 28, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. parents and students will learn about the diverse curriculum opportunities and special services that are offered at […]
‘Curriculum Night’ at Bethel High School for 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th Grade Students, Jan. 28
On Thursday, January 28, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. Bethel High School will host its annual Curriculum Evening to present the diverse curriculum opportunities and special program/services […]
The Most Difficult Moment: How Do You Give a Mom Photos of Her Deceased Child from the Sandy Hook Tragedy?
The veterinarian office was full of festive decorations and holiday treats and people were in a celebratory mood. Santa was about to arrive so attendees […]
No Child Left Behind Nears End – Congress Passes New Education Law ‘Every Student Succeeds Act’ (ESSA) with Stand-Alone Listing for Music!
On December 9, the United States Senate passed the “Every Student Succeeds Act” (ESSA) [S. 1177] by a final vote count of 85 to 12, […]
Save the Date: The Bethel Education Foundation 10th Annual Barnum Ball is March 19
The Barnum Ball is the Bethel Education Foundation’s biggest annual fundraising event and is attended by parents, educators and community members. Report by Paula Antolini […]
Rep. Gail Lavielle & Commission on Children Host Forum to Explore Technology’s Effects on Student Learning
The forum, entitled “Technology in the Classroom: What Computes?”, will feature representatives of the academic, public education, and business worlds. It will take place in […]
Financial Aid Night at Bethel High School, Kelly Jambo Featured Speaker, Oct. 22
A veteran financial aid officer, Mrs. Jambo will provide a power point presentation on the various types of aid available to seniors entering college in […]
Join Lisa Edwards at Byrd’s Books in Bethel to Celebrate the Launch of Please Don’t Bite the Baby (And Please Don’t Chase the Dogs)
On Saturday, November 7th, 2015, Byrd’s Books will host Lisa Edwards and her new book, Please Don’t Bite the Baby (And Please Don’t Chase the […]
“There’s Nothing to Do In Bethel” PRO ACCESS Teen Center Focus Group, Oct. 6
Pro Access Bethel’s Teen Center is asking middle and high schoolers, whether they’ve ever said those words or not, to come to a focus group […]
Fall 2015 Pre-School Storytime at the Bethel Public Library
Storytime is for children 3, 4, and 5 years old. Children must be 3 years old by October 7th and able to sit without an adult. […]
Read to Provy! Meet Provolone, the Bethel Public Library’s Loveable Service Dog; Read Him a Story!
Each child will read to Provy for 15 minutes. Children should bring their own books or stories. ***** Report by Paula Antolini September 24, 2015 […]
Bethel Public Schools New Improved Student Assessment System Aims for More Comprehensive Information and Better Feedback to Parents and Teachers
Dr. Carver: “Dr. Brooks, the administrative team and I felt it was critical to communicate the rationale for the shift and the impact it will […]
Danbury Police Activities League (PAL) Expanding Programs Based on Community Feedback
PAL will be expanding it after-school Open Gym hours. Children, ages 5-18, may join PAL for $25 per year and take advantage of open gym […]
Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty Visits the Regional YMCA Children’s Center in Bethel
Regional YMCA faculty and teachers told Esty about the School Readiness efforts and the before/after/summer school programming. Together, they discussed the need for kindergarten preparedness, the […]
School, Sports, and all Youth Physicals: Mobile Health Van in the Greater Danbury Area, See August Schedule
Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC) d/b/a CIFC’s Greater Danbury Community Health Center, Mobile Health Van 2015 Report by Paula Antolini August 20, 2015 3:12PM […]
Bethel School Bus Routes and Schedule 2015-2016
These are the Bethel School Bus Routes (AM and PM) for the 2015-16 school year. Report by Paula Antolini August 17, 2015 12:45PM EDT Bethel […]
Reps. Lavielle & Steinberg Pass Legislation Expanding Emergency Epilepsy Care in Schools
State Representatives Gail Lavielle (R-143) and Jonathan Steinberg (D-136) worked together to introduce and pass bipartisan legislation that expands emergency care for students suffering from […]
PHOTOS: Bethel High School Class of 2015 Graduation at WCSU, June 18
“You have distinguished yourself as the class of firsts…Academically you have earned the highest combined grade point average in almost a decade at Bethel High […]
CT Children’s Injury Prevention Center, CTDOT, Blumenthal, Murphy, Launch Campaign to Raise Awareness About Kids in Hot Cars
Connecticut Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy will join members of Connecticut Children’s Injury Prevention Center and Connecticut Department of Transportation to announce the launch […]
Bethel Arts ‘Mommy and Me’ Painting Class at ARTSPACE, Saturday, May 9
Kids grab your Moms (or Dads) and join us for a special painting class! Local artists Karen Hess and Missy Hopkins will help you create […]
One of Life’s Greatest Moments … Thought and Poem … by Jeanne Claire Probst
Today we have another wonderful written piece from Jeanne Claire Probst, in our continuing literary series. Report by Paula Antolini April 19, 2015 10:41AM EDT […]
Common Core: Why You Can Boycott Standardized Tests Without Fear of Federal Penalties to Your School
The “opt out” movement has swept the country, with nearly every state having a grassroots-organized Facebook protest against the tests, reports the NY Times. Report […]
Bethel High School Will Offer Two New Guitar Courses to 9-10-11th Grade Students, Beginning Next Year
BHS will be offering two new Guitar courses next school year. This pilot course will be taught by Mr. Baumer from the middle school. Any […]
VIDEO: Taxes, Schools, Governmental Control and Sex Offenders Were Some of the Question Topics at Town Hall Meeting with Boucher, Carter and Harding
Lively meeting brought many topics and emotional outcries to legislators Boucher, Carter and Harding. Report by Paula Antolini March 26, 2015 10:45AM EDT State Senator […]
Parents/Children … Thought and Poem … by Jeanne Claire Probst
Today we have another wonderful written piece from Jeanne Claire Probst, in our continuing literary series. Report by Paula Antolini March 26, 2015 8:29AM EDT […]
Bethel Public Library Board of Directors Offer $1,000 Scholarship to Bethel High School Senior
The scholarship is awarded to a deserving student who has demonstrated a high level of academic achievement, involvement in extracurricular and community activities, and financial […]
‘Project Be’ Is a FREE Girl’s Support Group Series Offered by the Women’s Center
Session topics will focus on empowerment, improving self-esteem and healthy peer relationships. Begins April 8th. Report by Paula Antolini March 3, 2015 10:44PM EDT This […]
Bethel Public Schools Informational Session Was Factual and Emotional
The purpose of the Informational Session was to familiarize parents with the investigative procedures after an incident occurs and to provide information to parents from […]
Bethel High School Parents: Register Now for Parent Conferences to Be Held on March 11-12
Educators will be available to meet individually with parent(s)/guardian(s) to discuss your student’s progress; students are also encouraged to attend. Report by Paula Antolini February […]