Dear METCO Families,
As we prepare to “fall back” for Daylight Savings, we’d like to remind everyone to adjust your clocks accordingly to help ease the transition for your children’s sleep routines. A well-rested child is more focused, happier, and ready to learn each day!
In addition, we are halfway through our Boston Parent Meetings with the Superintendent. So far, we’ve had two productive sessions, and we’re looking forward to continuing these important conversations. Our next meeting this month is for Davis & Lane Families, so please be on the lookout for the Zoom invite. We can’t wait to connect and hear your valuable feedback!
Thank you for your continued support.
- November 5: No School - Teacher Professional Development
- November 6: Fall Conferences, please reach out to your child's teacher
- November 11: No School - Veteran's Day
- November 13: Fall Conferences, please reach out to your child's teacher
- November 27: Early Release
- November 28 & 29: No School (Thanksgiving)
- December 23 - January 1: No School - December Break
- 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
- December 23 - January 1: No School - December Break
- November 4: Picture Retakes
- November 5: No School - Teacher Professional Development
- November 11: No School - Veteran's Day
- November 14 - 16: The Play That Goes Wrong (BHS Play)
- 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
- December 23 - January 1: No School - December Break
METCO HQ and Nubian Square Walking Tour Saturday, November 16th at 10am
METCO HQ and Nubian Square Walking Tour
Saturday, Nov. 16, 10 AM
11 Roxbury Street, Roxbury, MA
Families from Bedford, Boston, and Hanscom are invited to gather at METCO's new headquarters followed by a special viewing of an in-depth exhibit on the history of educational activism in Boston - relevant in this 50th anniversary year of busing in Boston. METCO staff will lead a walking tour of historic Nubian Square highlighting stories of Black artistry, activism, and achievement. Free, includes light refreshments. RSVP required to pdcbedford@gmail.com.
Leadership Next Generation Fellowship Program (Deadline 10/31)
The application for the 2025 Leadership Next Gen Youth Fellowship has been extended to Oct. 31, 2024.
Application is now open for the 2025 Leadership Next Gen paid fellowship program. The Leadership Next Gen Fellowship is a collaborative initiative by the Coalition for Anti-Racism and Equity (CARE) and Commonwealth Seminar. It is designed for high school and college students (referred to as fellows) hailing from underrepresented communities of color. The program aims to equip them with essential civic engagement and leadership skills, fostering community engagement and offering hands-on experience in the offices of elected officials. Applicants must be at least 16 years old.
For more information and application, please click:
https://www.care4equity.org/leadership-next-gen
CARE LNG Team
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.
HBCU College Fair 2024 Bristol Community College, November 9th
The Harambee Learning and Cultural Center as well as the Taunton Diversity Network will be hosting a Historically Black Colleges and Universities Fair on Saturday November 9, 10am-12pm, at Bristol Community College in Taunton, MA. Also, in attendance will be those from the Trades, City Year, and various Community Colleges. There will be workshops as well. Attached is the flyer which provides further information.
I Got The Keys to College Bootcamp Saturday, November 16th
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Chi Eta Zeta Chapter's 4th annual, “I Got the Keys to College Bootcamp.” This free, discussion-based event will equip high school students with essential tools and resources for the college application process.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, November 16th, 2024
- Time: 10 AM to 3 PM
- Location: Tufts University, Joyce Cummings Center
Our panelists are experts in their fields, ready to provide valuable insights to your expected audience. There will be raffled prizes with college swag, opportunities to apply for scholarships, and a resource fair to speak to professionals representing local colleges and universities within Massachusetts!
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 22, 2024
- Lt. Job Lane Elementary School - Lane Notes - Week of October 21, 2024
- John Glenn Middle School - Buccaneer News - Vol. #10 - 10/28/2024
- Bedford High School - The Bedford Buccaneer - October 21, 2024
- Special Education Dept. - Director's Update - October 2024
- Superintendent Update - October 25, 2024
METCO, HQ/Inc News
METCO was thrilled to host its inaugural Hispanic Heritage Month Celebración at HQ at the end of the cultural observance month last week. Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15th to October 15th each year; this year, METCO honored the vibrant cultures, traditions, and contributions of our Hispanic and Latino communities with a fun night of Latino dancing and food. Participants ate delicious traditional Dominican food from local restaurant La Parada—including tostones (fried plantains) and pastelitos with a variety of fillings (savory stuffed pastries). Dante’s Salsa & Bachata, a local dance school, taught everyone how to do two traditional Latin dances, salsa and bachata, with a high energy series of lessons that got everyone up and moving. METCO HQ looks forward to honoring and celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month every year!
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.
Monday, October 28
8:00 am Seton Hall University
9:15 am Emmanuel College
10:30 am Westfield State University
1:30 pm University of Maine at Fort Kent
Tuesday, October 29
8:00 am Johnson & Wales University-Providence
10:30 am Massachusetts Maritime Academy
1:30 pm Colby-Sawyer College
Wednesday, October 30
10:15 am Bryant University
12:15 pm Adelphi University
Thursday, October 31
8:00 am Elizabethtown College
1:30 pm Fitchburg State University
8:00 am Landmark 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