Dear METCO Families,
- October 14: No School - Indigenous People's Day
- October 18: Picture Day
- October 18: Middle School Dance, 6-8pm
- October 24: METCO JGMS Virtual Parent Meeting (Email & Evite sent)
- October 24: Covid/Flu Vaccine Clinic for Students
- November 5: No School - Teacher Professional Development
- November 6 - November 8: 6th Grade Nature's Classroom Trip
- November 11: No School - Veteran's Day
- November 20: Parent Teacher Conferences 4-7pm
- November 27: Early Release
- November 28 & 29: No School (Thanksgiving)
- December 18: Parent Teacher Conferences 2:15-4:15pm
- October 14: No School - Indigenous People's Day
- October 22: Student Flu Shot Clinic
- October 26: PSAT Exam for 10th/11th Grade
- November 4: Picture Retakes
- November 5: No School - Teacher Professional Development
- November 11: No School - Veteran's Day
- November 19: Freshman Seminar (Flex Block)
- November 22: Freshman Seminar (Flex Block)
- November 27: Early Release
- November 28 & 29: No School (Thanksgiving)
- December 5: Teacher/Caregiver Conferences
- December 10: Instrumental Concert
- December 12: Vocal Concert
METCO, Inc News
Hispanic Heritage Month is here! As we join the nation in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th, we honor the vibrant cultures, traditions, and contributions of our Hispanic and Latino communities. This month is a time to recognize the diverse histories, arts, and achievements of those whose roots stem from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The Hispanic and Latino community has always played an essential role in enriching the educational experiences of our students, families, and staff. We celebrate the people in our METCO family who continue to inspire growth, understanding, and unity.
JGMS & BHS Family Nature Walk in the Blue Hills, Saturday, October 26th 11-1pm. RSVP to PDCBedford@gmail.com by Saturday, October 19th. See flyer for more details.
HBCU College Fair, October 17th from 8-12pm @ Reggie Lewis Athletic Center, 1350 Tremont St., Boston. Please see flyer to register and to learn more, visit www.buildingbridgeseducation.com
College Essay Boot Camp, Saturday, October 26th 9:30-12:00pm or 1:00-3:30pm at Suffolk University. Open to all Juniors & Seniors. Please see attached flyer & Register, 826boston.org/essay. Any questions, please email workshops@826boston.org
Fall Splash at Yale (Available to 7th-12th Grades)
Saturday, November 9 | 9:00 am - 3:30 pm | Yale, New Haven
This fall, Splash will be on Saturday, November 9, from 9 AM to 3:30 PM, and 7th - 12th grade students are invited to attend. Splash is $20 for the day, with an option for a $10 T-shirt. Financial Aid is available to all students who need it.
Splash is a one-day program full of classes taught by Yale students on a diverse range of subjects, such as "Basics of Special Relativity", "History of the Aztecs", "An Introduction to Modular Origami," and more! More information, including our registration portal, can be found on https://yale.learningu.org/learn/splash.html.
METCO Office: 781-275-1700 x4435
Akil Mondesir, METCO Director
Chauncey Williams, METCO Coordinator Davis & Lane
Chauncey_Williams@bedfordps.org
Jonathan Brome, METCO Coordinator JGMS
Davis Main Office# 781-275-6804
Lane Main Office# 781-275-7606
JGMS Main Office# 781-275-3201
BHS Main Office# 781-275-1700
- Lt. Eleazer Davis Elementary School - Scribbles - October 8, 2024
- Lt. Job Lane Elementary School - Lane Notes - Week of October 7, 2024
- John Glenn Middle School - Buccaneer News - Vol. #07 - 10/7/2024
- Bedford High School - The Bedford Buccaneer - October 15, 2024
- Special Education Dept. - Director's Update - October 2024
- Superintendent Update - October 11, 2024
College Representative Visits
through November 15
Visits will be held in the BHS Counseling office unless otherwise noted. Sign up through Naviance and notify your teacher at least 24 hours in advance of the visit. If you are unable to attend due to an exam, presentation, etc. Please let your counselor know if you are interested in a visit, but are unable to attend so we can connect with the representative on your behalf.
Tuesday, October 15
9:15am University of Miami
Wednesday, October 16
8:45am Quinnipiac University
10:15am Brandeis University
12:15pm Dartmouth College
Thursday, October 17
9:15am Fairfield University
Friday, October 18
10:30am Keene State College
Monday, October 21
9:15 am University of Maine
Tuesday, October 22
8:00 am University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
9:15 am Dickinson College
1:30 pm Sacred Heart University
Wednesday, October 23
8:45 am Providence College
10:15 am Simmons University
12:15 pm Middlesex Community College
Thursday, October 24
9:15 am Marist College
10:30 am Saint Michael's College
1:30 pm Virginia Tech
Friday, October 25
8:00 am Massachusetts College of Art and Design
10:30 am Syracuse University
1:30 pm Springfield College
Senior Deadlines
Submit Your Senior Portrait
Please submit your photo to HJeShare.com using the school code "Bedford".
IMPORTANT: When uploading your portrait, please select the “Portrait” option as you upload in order to link your senior's name to the image.
Deadline: October 25
Submit Your Family Congratulatory Ad for the Yearbook!
Design, purchase, and submit an ad at YearbookOrderCenter.com using the school code 13423. Choose the option that says “Start Your Ad.”
Deadline: October 25
Senior Siblings
Share pics of senior siblings. Please submit the siblings' picture using the same submission method as the senior portraits, enter "Siblings" for the grade information, and spell the students' names how you would like them displayed with the picture.
Deadline: October 25
Yearbook Orders
Order your yearbook online by going to YearbookOrderCenter.com and using the school code 13423. All sales will be correctly priced online. If you have difficulty making an online purchase, you can also order over the phone: 1-866-287-3096.
Deadline: December 31