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Starting in mid November we will have regular visits by Lyric a trained service dog. She and her handler used to visit regularly. We understand that some studnets may have allergies, fears, or personal preferences that make them uncomfortable around dogs. If you'd like to discuss your concerns or opt out of participating in visits with the dog please email the School Counselor, Susan Bacher at Susan_Bacher@bedfordps.org by November 15th. More information is shared below.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 4th is Voting day for Davis School

Students are voting for either A DAY OF PLAY or “POD PRIDE” DAY

On Monday November 4th, Davis School students will participate in a school wide voting day! In recognition of election day on Tuesday, November 5th, we want to find a way for students to make a meaningful connection to this major event. Giving students the opportunity to vote for a Davis School spirit day teaches them about the process of voting and engages the Davis community in choosing a fun school wide event.

Our goals for students during this election year are:

1. To understand that one way to create change is to share your opinion through voting.

2. To understand that everybody has a right to an opinion and everybody’s opinion matters.

On Monday Nov 4th students will cast a vote for having a ‘Day of Play’ where students will take part in playful community building activities during school or ‘Pod Pride Day’ in which students can dress the color of their pod. The spirit day will take place on Wednesday, November 27th.

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Friendly Reminder! Please note that each Wednesday, dismissal for Davis students begins at 1:55pm and the parent pick up begins at 2:00pm. Thank you!

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Thursday, October 31, 2024...No after school recreational activities will be in session

Tuesday, November 5, 2024...Teacher Professional Development...No School for Students

Wednesday, November 6, 2024...Fall Conferences...please reach out to your child's teacher

Monday, November 11, 2024...Veteran's Day...No School

Wednesday, November 13, 2024...Fall Conferences...please reach out to your child's teacher

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If your child is going to be out of school, or tardy, or dismissed, please remember to call the Main Office's 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 or tardy on any given day and before 1:15pm if your child's dismissal is in need of change.

*If you informed your child's teacher of the absence, it is still required that you inform the office.*

Please note that if you bring your child in tardy or if you are dismissing your child, you need to come into the Main Office to sign them in or out. Thank you!

Dear Bedford Community,

As we do each October, we are asking for parent/guardian cooperation in filling out a survey form to meet the requirements of Public Law 874. Under the provisions of Public Law 874, Bedford Public Schools must conduct an annual Military Impact Aid Survey.

The Town of Bedford receives a substantial sum of money under this provision, which lowers the cost of education to the taxpayers. Please help us identify all federally connected students whose families are Active Duty Military, live on Hanscom AFB, work on federal facilities (including Hanscom AFB, Bedford VA, Boston VA, Lincoln Public School on HAFB, Lincoln Labs, Mitre) or are Active Duty Military!

Our yearly survey is fully electronic with e-signature.

Parents/Guardians will be emailed a unique survey for each enrolled child. It is very important that all surveys are completed and electronically signed for each student, as reimbursement is made for all eligible students on a per pupil basis.

We thank you very much for your assistance with this important annual survey.

Sincerely,

Cliff Chuang 莊 宏 毅

Superintendent, Bedford Public Schools

Please remember to label your student's jackets, coats, and hats so that we are able to return them to their rightful owner, should they be sent to the Lost and Found. Thank you!

BEST Fall Cookie Dough Fundraiser

Order through November 22nd
Rebecca's Nut Free Cookie Fundraiser is back! BEST PTO is partnering with Rebecca’s Nut-Free (located in Ipswich) to offer you gourmet cookie dough for the fall and holiday season. Students will receive an order form for cookies or orders can be placed directly online here. Students can register online and share the link to their own store page with friends and family! Orders can be placed through November 22nd. Cookie dough can be shipped to your home (shipping charges apply) or shipped for free to the BEST PTO on Wednesday, December 4th. Students will pick up orders at dismissal and the students' families will distribute their orders. Additional details about distribution will be sent out towards the end of November. Please reach out to best.pto.bedford@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Halloween Costume Donation Drive at Davis School
Donate costumes October 22nd - November 8th
The BEST PTO will be hosting a costume collection bin over the next couple of weeks. These costumes will be used for celebrations where students are allowed to dress up in school but may not have the means to purchase a costume If you would like to donate any gently used or new costumes, you can drop them off in the BEST PTO collection bin starting Tuesday, October 22, 2024, until November 8th.

BEST Volunteer Opportunities - Art and Library at Davis and Lane

Are you looking for an in-school volunteer opportunity? BEST PTO is looking for volunteers at Davis and Lane Schools to help out in the library and art rooms this year. Before volunteering with the Bedford Public Schools, all volunteers will need to complete a CORI Form that can be downloaded by clicking here.

• Davis Library Volunteers
• Davis Art Room Volunteers
• Lane Art Room Volunteers

Update your Membership Toolkit Information

BEST PTO uses Membership Toolkit (MTK) for our organization's communication and directory access. Please update your student(s) details with the Current Teacher's Name, so that your student(s) name appears in the class roster in the directory.

Davis Main Office: 781-275-6804

Jessica Colby, Interim Principal

Jesscia_Colby@bedfordps.org

Erica Fontaine, Interim Assistant Principal

Erica_Fontaine@bedfordps.org

Caitlyn Queenin, Program Administrator for Special Education

Caitlyn_Queenin@bedfordps.org

Jaime Doucette, Program Administrator for PreK

Jaime_Doucette@bedfordps.org

Tami Heywood, Administrative Assistant to Principal/Registrar

Tami_Heywood@bedfordps.org

Karen Poli, Building Administrative Assistant (Student attendance & dismissal)

Karen_Poli@bedfordps.org

Jennifer Capece, School Nurse

Jennifer_Capece@bedfordps.org

Nurse's Office: 781-918-4906 (direct line)