Scribbles

• November 3rd...Staff PD Day-No School for Students
• November 4th and 18th...Fall Conferences
• November 11th...Veteran's Day...No School
• November 25th...Early Release for Davis Students @12:05
• November 25th...No School for Preschool Students
• November 26th and 27th...Thanksgiving Vacation...No School

On FRIDAY students are invited to wear Halloween costumes to school - please adhere to the guidelines below in order for students to have a safe and engaged day of learning!

- Students must be able to get in and out of the costume unassisted and must be able to participate in all school functions (recess, PE etc).

-face coverings and props are NOT allowed (please leave those items at home).

- Davis School is not responsible for any damage or lost pieces of costumes.

Please help us keep our playground equipment (especially tricycles and wagons) safe and ready for school day usage. Preschool equipment should not be utilized afterschool. Thank you for your help with this!

Davis students are released at 1:55pm every Wednesday. Please plan accordingly.

Please note that it is district policy to bus Davis students to their home address or to that of a regularly scheduled caregiver.

• Bus transportation is not to be used for play dates or extra-curricular activities.

If your student needs to have their dismissal plan changed please notify the office, preferably by 1pm. This way the teacher and child can be prepared.

As the holiday and classroom party season begins, please make sure you have an active CORI on file. All volunteers must have an active CORI on file in order to help out in the classrooms. Please email or call Britany or Karen in the Main Office to check your CORI status. If you do not have one on file, feel free to stop by to fill out the necessary paperwork. Keep in mind that it takes 5-10 business days to process. Thank you!

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on two Wednesdays during the month of November, 11/4 and 11/18. Conferences are scheduled through your child's teacher. Please click on the link below which explains the assessments that will be shared during your meeting.

2026-2027 Assessments

Lyric the Therapy Dog and her handler Ruth will begin visiting Davis School She may be visiting classrooms and walking through the hallways. If you do not want your child with Lyric (fears, allergies, etc.) please email Susan Bacher (Susan_Bacher@bedfordps.org) and Jess Colby (Jessica_Colby@bedfordps.org) by October 30th.

Please click the link below from Susan for more information.

Therapy Dog Parent Letter

As the holiday season approaches, Beacon Santa is here to help families facing financial hardship.

Through their Holiday Gift Card Program, qualified families may receive gift cards to help with holiday meals, gifts, and other seasonal needs. Applications are available through the Town of Bedford Youth and Family Services Department. Please note that the application deadline is October 31, 2026. All inquiries, requests, and applications are strictly confidential.

For an application or more information, please contact Mallory Fuller or Chris Bang at :

Mallory Fuller Chris Bang
mfuller@bedfordma.gov cbang@Bedfordma.gov
781-275-7727 Ext.4331 781-275-7727 (ext. 4328)

We’re excited to share that BEST PTO has partnered with Minted cards this season! Families receive 20% off all Minted cards and gifts using our code FUNDRAISEBESTPTO, and Minted will give 10% back to our PTO for every order placed with it.

This discount works for any occasion — holiday cards, birthday invitations, thank‑you notes, announcements, and more — and the offer is ongoing throughout the year, so you can use it whenever you’re ready.

Feel free to share the code with family and friends. It’s a great way to save on beautiful cards while giving back to our school community!

BEST PTO is proud to partner once again with The Residence at Bedford as we launch our second Book Drive for Davis and Lane Schools.

With the CKLA curriculum in place, this drive helps us fill classrooms with rich, engaging books that build background knowledge, strengthen vocabulary, and support deeper comprehension— all essential for our students’ success.

How you can help:

Donate books via our curated Amazon Wish Lists.

Davis Book List

Lane Book List

Since Amazon Prime Day starts today, you may find many of these titles at lower prices — a great way to make your donation go even further.

Ship or drop off donations to: 240 South Road Bedford, MA 01730

Donations accepted through November 1st.

Thanks to your generosity, we collected more than 100 books last year.

Together, we can continue growing our collection and enriching classrooms at Davis and Lane.

Please view the attachment below for information about this important fundraiser for our Seniors!

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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 Federal 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, OR work on federal facilities including Hanscom AFB, Bedford VA, Boston VA, Lincoln Public School on HAFB, Lincoln Labs, Mitre, and more!

Our yearly survey is fully electronic with e-signature. Parents/Guardians will receive 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. You may request a paper survey copy.

We thank you very much for your assistance with this important annual survey. For all questions regarding this matter, please contact the Business Office at bps-impactaidsurvey@bedfordps.org or 781-275-7708 for assistance.

Jessica Colby, Principal

Jesscia_Colby@bedfordps.org

Erica Fontaine, Assistant Principal

Erica_Fontaine@bedfordps.org

Jessica Kirby, Program Administrator for Special Education

Jessica_Kirby@bedfordps.org

Jaime Doucette, Preschool Program Administrator

Jaime_Doucette@bedfordps.org

Karen Poli, Administrative Assistant to the Principal/Registrar

Karen_Poli@bedfordps.org

Britany Malek, Building Administrative Assistant (Attendance/Dismissals)

Britany_Malek@bedfordps.org

Jennifer Capece, Nurse

Jennifer_Capece@bedfordps.org

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