METCO Newsletter
Bedford METCO | October 2026 | Week 10/12
I hope you and your family had a wonderful long weekend and found some time to rest, reconnect, and enjoy one another. As we return from Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we’re reminded of the importance of learning each other’s histories and helping our children appreciate the many voices that shape our communities.
Across Bedford Public Schools, there are new opportunities for students and families to help shape the district’s work. The Student Voice Council and Family Voice Council have begun meeting, and students are also participating in the Anti-Hate/Anti-Bias Taskforce. It’s encouraging to see young people included in conversations about their school experience. At home, try asking your child, “What’s one thing that helped you feel included at school this week?” Their answers can open the door to conversations we might otherwise miss.
A few helpful reminders: families can now access their children’s MCAS results through the MCAS Family Portal, using the registration code available in Aspen. Please also check your email for the district’s annual Federal Impact Aid Survey and complete one for each enrolled child. These are small steps that help you stay informed and support our schools.
Looking ahead to November, we’re excited for the return of Community Bowling with the Parents Diversity Council (PDC)! This is a chance to spend time together outside of school, meet other families, and let our children see the adults in their lives building connections, too. Whether you’re a great bowler or just coming for the laughs, we hope you’ll join us. The PDC works to strengthen belonging among Bedford, Boston, and Hanscom families, and our METCO families are an important part of that community.
We also hope you’ll save November 18 for our Community Film and Dialogue event. This gathering offers another way to connect through listening, sharing experiences, and having thoughtful conversations about identity, belonging, and discrimination. You don’t need to have the perfect words or all the answers. Your experiences and your willingness to listen are enough. We would love to see our families come out and support both November events. Please watch for event flyers and registration information.
As we settle into this shorter school week, please reach out if your child needs support with schoolwork, friendships, or getting back into their routine. We want to hear about the good moments, too. A small success can mean a great deal to a child, and we’re always happy to celebrate it with you.
This week’s late bus schedule is attached below. Please review it with your child and confirm their after-school plans with METCO staff so we can help everyone get home smoothly.
Thank you for the trust you place in us and for everything you do to support your children. They deserve to feel seen, supported, and proud of who they are, and that work is stronger when we do it together.
Wishing you and your family a positive week ahead,
Akil Mondesir
Director of METCO & Community Engagement
- October 12: No School (Indigenous Peoples Day)
- October 15: Picture Day @ Davis
- October 21: Literacy & Math Event- Parents only 6:00-7:00pm
- October 22: Multi Cultural Potluck
- November 3: No School (Teacher Professional Development Day)
- November 11: No School (Veteran's Day)
- November 25: Early Release for Davis students at 12:05pm
- November 26 & 27: No School
- December 23: Early Dismissal
- December 24 - January 1: No School (Winter Break)
- October 12: No School (Indigenous Peoples Day)
- October 15: Student Flu Vaccine Clinic
- October 21: Literacy & Math Night (K-5 Parents only) @ Davis 6:00-7:00pm
- November 3: No School (Teacher Professional Development Day)
- November 4: Parent Teacher Conferences, 1:30-7:00pm
- November 11: No School (Veteran's Day)
- November 18: Parent Teacher Conferences, 1:30-4:00pm
- November 25: Early Release at 11:30am (no lunch served)
- November 26 & 27: No School
- December 23: Early Dismissal
- December 24 - January 1: No School (Winter Break)
- October 12: No School (Indigenous Peoples Day)
- October 19: Picture Day
- October 21-23: 6th Grade Nature's Classroom Trip
- October 27: 7th Grade Field Trip - Boundless Adventure
- October 30: Middle School Halloween Social 5:00-7:00pm JGMS
- November 3: No School (Teacher Professional Development Day)
- November 4: Parent Teacher Conferences 2:30-4:30pm (via Zoom)
- November 11: No School (Veteran's Day)
- November 18: Parent Teacher Conferences 4:30-7:30pm (via Zoom)
- November 25: Early Release
- November 26 & 27: No School
- December 23: Early Dismissal
- December 24 - January 1: No School (Winter Break)
- May 25-28: 8th Grade Washington DC Trip
- June 15: Grade 7 Kimball Farms Field Trip
- October 12: No School (Indigenous Peoples Day)
- October 14: Chamber Orchestra Concert
- November 3: No School (Teacher Professional Development Day)
- November 9: End Term 1
- November 11: No School (Veteran's Day)
- November 12: Math MCAS Retakes
- November 13-14: Fall Play
- November 24: Homecoming Dance
- November 25: Early Dismissal
- November 26 & 27: No School
- December 3: Parent-Teacher Conferences
- December 9: Instrumental Concert
- December 10: Choral Concert
- December 23: Early Dismissal
- December 24 - January 1: No School (Winter Break)
- Lt. Eleazer Davis Elementary School - Scribbles - October 13, 2026
- Lt. Job Lane Elementary School - Lane Notes - Week of October 12, 2026
- John Glenn Middle School - Buccaneer News - Vol. #7 - 10/13/2026
- Bedford High School - The Bedford Buccaneer - October 13, 2026
- Superintendent Update - October 9, 2026
- Student Service Spotlight - October 2026
METCO Office: 781-275-1700 x4417
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
Parents Diversity Council Board
pdcbedford@gmail.com
President - Kelly Korenak
Vice President - OPEN
Treasurer - Allison C. John
Secretary - Anne Caron
Davis Chair - Saritha Athmakur
Lane Chair - Roopa Bhusnurmath
JGMS Chair - Anne Caron
BHS Chair - OPEN
Stay & Play Coordinator - Lilly Wong Younger
Fundraising Chair - OPEN
METCO Representatives - Beatrice Claude & PeterAnn Williams
Hanscom Representative - OPEN
If you would like to be added to the PDC Newsletter, please email: pdcbedford@gmail.com
Upcoming Events
October 14
Children’s Author - Traci Sorrell
October 22
Davis Multicultural Potluck (more details below)
November 7
Annual PDC family bowling party (Save the Date!)
November 18
Film/Discussion Series
October 22
Davis Multicultural Potluck
The Davis School Multicultural Potluck will be back again this fall! Davis, the 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.
The event is free, and will take place at the Davis School, starting at 5 PM on October 22.
All Davis School students and their families are welcome to attend. To RSVP, please click here:
If you would like to sign up to bring food to share or want to host a booth sharing a simple game, craft, or artifacts about your culture, sign up below:
October 15: Picture Day @ Davis
October 21: Literacy & Math Event- Parents only 6:00-7:00pm
October 22: Multi Cultural Potluck
October 15: Student Flu Vaccine Clinic
October 21: Literacy & Math Night (K-5 Parents only) @ Davis 6:00-7:00pm
Back To School Night
October 12: No School (Indigenous Peoples Day)
October 19: Picture DayOctober 21-23: 6th Grade Nature's Classroom Trip
College Visits
Please check your Naviance account to see which schools are sending representatives to BHS each week from mid-September to mid-November, and register online (Colleges tab --> Research Colleges --> College Visits).
Be mindful of what obligations you are missing to attend. And be sure to check-in with your teacher, showing your registration information, prior to attending the visit in the Counseling Office.
Upcoming College Visits
See Naviance App | See BHS Calendar for Details
Monday, October 12
No School
Tuesday, October 13
8:00am - Colby College - Counseling Office
9:15am - UMass Dartmouth - Counseling Office
1:30pm - Worcester State University - Counseling Office
Wednesday, October 14
10:30am - University of Chicago -TBD
Thursday, October 15
1:30pm - Framingham State University -Counseling Office
To Register use www.StriveFair.com. Upon registration, StriveScan will text and email a barcode. This code is shown to college representatives at each fair. Registering for a barcode provides students with more information on each institution and allows them to connect with schools even after the event. There is no cost to register for a barcode.
Senior Class Deadlines
October 25: Senior Portraits
October 25: Senior Siblings
October 31: Congratulatory Ads
December 31: Deadline to order Yearbooks
