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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

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 (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
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

Parent Pick Up Information

PLEASE wait in the church parking lot until 3:25pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 2:05 on Wednesday dismissal days.

This allows buses and vans to pick get through. There are a small number of families that we identify to come up early due to student safety at dismissal. Otherwise please stage in the church parking lot.

Following this plan ensures a smooth and safe process for all- it also helps your neighbors and friends- bypassing this process creates a traffic jam and slows the process down for everyone.

(Please follow the lines- with the lead car waiting at the star and then leaving the parking lot at 3:25 (2:05).

Back To School Nights

Tuesday, September 30- Back to School Night - 1st and 2nd graders 6:00-6:45 (Students and caregiver!)

Thursday, October 9 - Back to School Night - Kindergarten and Preschool 6:00-6:45 (Students and caregiver)

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.

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).

This week we will be starting our hearing and vision screenings for all Davis students per MDPH regulations. The tests are used as a screening tool only; if a student is not able to pass the screening then your child will need to be evaluated by the appropriate health care specialist. Please email me at jennifer_capece@bedfordps.org if you would like to opt-out of this screening for your child.

I will be following up with parents via letter only if your child has not passed the screening requirements. If you do not hear from me that means that your child passed the hearing and vision screens.

If your child needs to have further vision testing by an eye specialist, and financial concerns are an issue, please contact me at the health office and I will give you information about a community program that provides financial assistance for eye exams and glasses.

Multicultural Potluck Event

Save the Date - October 23! New this year will be a multicultural potluck for Davis families, in partnership with BEST PTO. This after school event will allow families to bring in dishes representing their country or culture to share with other families, and/or host booths to share some games or facts about their culture with others. More details coming soon.

Are you interested in playing a leadership role at Davis or Lane Elementary?

The BEST PTO would like to announce the following openings:

TWO parent/guardian openings on the Davis School Advisory Council
ONE community member opening on the Lane School Advisory Council
ONE parent/guardian opening on the Lane School Advisory Council

If you are interested in applying for any of these positions, please complete the form below. All applicants will need to provide a short bio and response as to why they are interested in this opportunity.

Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, September 26th.

The Advisory Council at each school (Davis Elementary & Lane Elementary) is composed of the school principal, two teachers, three parents, and up to two community representatives.

These Site-Based Councils were created under the Education Reform Act of 1993 to decentralize decision-making and strengthen school communities.

The role of the Site Council is to advise the principal on school-related matters. All members, other than the principals, are elected for two-year terms. The council meets once a month during business hours via Zoom. Community representatives must live in Bedford and cannot be a parent or a guardian of a child in the school.

This is a great opportunity to learn about our elementary schools, contribute to the Bedford elementary school community, and work with the school administration.

Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEG3WIxLU9heHCVf00t4U_SWaC3XrEAUabADkxUvmYkWGbKg/viewform

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.

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!