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Wednesday Dismissal Friendly Reminder!

Please note that tomorrow's dismissal time is 1:55pm. Parent pick up begins at 2pm. Please plan accordingly!

Important Dates

TONIGHT September 30: Back to School Night 6:00-6:45pm - 1st & 2nd graders (Students & Caregivers)...see information below
October 9: Back to School Night 6:00-6:45pm - Kindergarten and PreK (Students & Caregivers)...see information below
October 13: No School (Indigenous Peoples Day)
October 16: Smile! School Picture Day...more information to come
October 23: PDC Multicultural Potluck Picnic...see information below
October 30: Flu Clinic...see information below
November 4: No School for Students (Teacher Professional Development Day)
November 11: No School (Veteran's Day)
November 26: Davis Early Release 12:05pm
November 27 & 28: No School-Thanksgiving Holiday

Back To School Nights

TONIGHT Tuesday, September 30- Back to School Night - 1st and 2nd graders 6:00-6:45 (Students and caregivers)Thursday, October 9 - Back to School Night - Kindergarten and Preschool 6:00-6:45 (Students and caregivers)

Over the past couple of years we have tried to make our Back to School nights more informative and engaging.

This year we are asking you to come with your children and let them be the leaders to show you the spaces in which they are settling in! Throughout the fall we will share more information about curriculum and what to expect this year. During the Back to School Night, classrooms will have more information for you to see and learn about. Later we will have a more indepth opportunity to hear about our Literacy program.

Flu Clinic!

Hello Davis School parents/guardians/caregivers,

I hope this email finds you well and your school year is off to a good start! For those of you I haven’t met, I’m Jackie, the Public Health Nurse for the town.

The Health Department will be offering a flu vaccine clinic to Davis School students on Thursday, October 30th during the school day. The clinic will offer both the traditional flu vaccine and the intranasal flu vaccine (FluMist). Attached to this email you will find the Vaccine Information Statements (VIS) for both vaccines.

It is required that you register your student in advance of the clinic. Please note that there are limited spaces available and registration will close on October 16th.

We do collect insurance. If you are uninsured and experiencing hardship, please contact me to see if we can make accommodations.

To register your student for the Davis School flu vaccine clinic, click this link: https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/bedford?calendar=1d9f999a-a031-42fb-b212-a18fd86be67b&site=davis-school-1. Please note that you will have to choose an appointment time as part of the registration process – this is a default in the system. Please choose any time available – students will be called down based on teacher, not based on appointment time.

If you are unable to make this clinic, Bedford Health Department’s Town-Wide Clinic will be offering traditional and intranasal flu vaccine to those 3 years of age and older. Please go to the Health Department’s Vaccine Clinic Information – Community page to find the link to register.

Please email me with any questions at jbarmashi@bedfordma.gov or call the Health Department at 781-275-6507.

Sincerely,

Jackie Barmashi, BS, BSN, RN

Public Health Nurse

Town of Bedford

12 Mudge Way

Bedford, MA 01730

phone: 781-275-6507

fax: 781-687-6157

Attendance at Davis

If your child is going to be out of school, or tardy, or dismissed, please remember to call our Attendance Line at 781-918-4965. You can leave a message on this line anytime, day or evening. Please call before 9am if your child will be absent on any given day and before 1:15pm if your child's dismissal is in need of change.

We have added an email address: davis_attendance@bedfordps.org as an option to report any absences or dismissal changes for your students.

Whether you call in or email, it is very helpful if you state your child's full name and teacher. Thank you!

Required Forms for Volunteering

All adults (over 18 years of age) that are volunteering and/or visiting the school for programming must have a valid CORI, SORI, and signed confidentiality agreement on file before volunteering/visiting.

Starting 9/20/24, the district adopted a 3-year expiration for the CORI/SORI. If your last CORI/SORI was processed on 9/20/24 or after, it is valid for 3 years. If you submitted your most recent CORI/SORI before that date, you will need to fill out new forms this school year, and they will be valid for 3 years. You may call the Davis Office or email us to check if you have a valid CORI/SORI on file.

To be in full compliance with our HR Department and the State, all CORI/SORI forms MUST BE SUBMITTED in person, with a valid picture ID, ONLY by the person whose name appears on the form. Forms cannot be accepted via kid mail, email, or spouse, etc.

Please plan ahead and allow at least 1 week for processing, so that you don’t get stuck and are prohibited from volunteering.

Forms are applicable for all 4 schools in the district, so you only need to fill out forms at one school (i.e. if you fill out forms at Davis, you do not need to fill out forms at Lane).

The Bedford Education Foundation (BEF) is excited to welcome new volunteers as we start the 2025–26 school year! We are a K-12 organization and many of our dedicated volunteers have supported the BEF for five, ten, or even more years, and now it’s the perfect time to bring in fresh voices and ideas. Join our “all-call” meeting on Wednesday, October 8th at 7:00PM via zoom if you would like to hear more about the BEF, what we do, and how you can help. If you are unable to attend but want to learn more, please reach out to Jen Kelley at president@bedfordeducation.org.

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81329052701?pwd=BY2vwroiwx2fAiEFxUo4jKnmmCdp05.1
Meeting ID: 813 2905 2701
Passcode: 900064

Passport to Culture

Thursday, October 23, 2025 - from 5-6:30 PM

Davis families are invited to our very first Passport To Culture! The Davis School, Parents Diversity Council and BEST PTO are hosting this event to give families the opportunity to celebrate and learn from each other’s identities, culture and traditions.

Click here to RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/mmanzx9y

Multicultural Potluck 5:00-5:45 PM - Outdoor in front of Davis School - Try some dishes from around the world - this will not be a full dinner, just a tasting to celebrate different cultures. Sign up by October 15 if you want to bring a dish to share: https://tinyurl.com/mpb53pdb

Please bring a card identifying your dish with a list of all ingredients (for food allergies), and avoid dishes with peanuts and treenuts. All food and drink will be generously provided by families, and guests should enjoy at their own discretion.

Cultural Pavilion 5:30-6:15 PM – Cafeteria – Featuring booths to showcase families’ cultures, traditional dress, pictures, maps and other treasures. (Please, NO food at booths) Sign up by October 15 to host a booth: https://tinyurl.com/4k5sed9s

Evening Performance 6:15-6:30 PM – Cafeteria – a dance performance from Cultura Latina Dance Academy in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month will be the capstone to our evening.

This is not a drop-off event. Families should stay together and supervise their children as they "travel" together throughout the evening.

Questions? Email pdcbedford@gmail.com

Calling all Room Parents!

We’re looking for this year's awesome Room Parents to help support our teacher and class! Room Parents are an essential part of the BEST PTO, supporting teachers, and linking the school community.

If you’re interested in becoming a Room Parent, sign up using the links below:

BEST PTO: Davis Room Parent Sign-Up 2025–2026 School Year

BEST PTO: Lane Room Parent Sign-Up 2025–2026 School Year

Once you’ve signed up, you’ll hear from our Room Parent Coordinator, Aditi Sharma, in the next couple of weeks with everything you need to get started.

If you have questions, reach out to roomparent@bestpto.org.

Books for Brighter Futures: Join the Drive Today!

The Residence at Bedford, in partnership with BEST PTO, is hosting a Book Drive to benefit Davis and Lane Schools—and there's still time to contribute!

With the new Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) curriculum in place, this initiative is helping expand classroom libraries with high-quality, engaging books that build students’ background knowledge, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.

Here’s how you can help:

Donate books via our curated Amazon Wish Lists:

Davis School Books

Lane School Books

Ship or drop off donations to:
The Residence at Bedford
240 South Road
Bedford, MA 01730

Donations accepted through September 30, 2025---Today!!!

Every book makes a difference. Join us in making this drive a success!

BEST PTO Volunteer Opportunities

We have so many exciting events and opportunities coming up this year, and we’d love your help! Whether you have a little time or a lot, there’s a place for you to get involved and make a difference in our school community.

Fill out our Volunteer Interest Google Form

Thank you for helping us make this a great year for our students, families, and staff!