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Friday, September 13, 2019
2019-20: Issue 6
In This Issue

2019-20 BEST Board

Holly Munsie, President
Nina Tate, Sr. Vice President
Stephanie Keep, Vice President, Davis
Susan Andelman, Vice President, Lane
Vivian Chang, Vice President, Lane
Coreen Garrett, Treasurer
Gretchen Heid, Secretary
Leslie Savoy, Preschool Liaison
Cristina Egerman, Member-At-Large
Rachel Mark, Member-At-Large
Christie Martin, Member-At-Large

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BEST Announcements

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Cool Bedford gear...the perfect gift for everyone in your family!

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BJs Membership Drive
Supporting Bedford Elementary Schools Together

Joining = Earning
For every membership sold through this drive $5 will be paid to BEST.


Click on the button below to download a membership form. Send in completed form via KidMail, with payment, by September 27.

Questions, contact Nina Tate
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Volunteers Wanted for Lane Schools 1st Hospitality Luncheon for Staff
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Lane School & Davis School
Advisory Committee Openings


The BEST/PTO would like to announce the following openings: two parent openings on the Davis School Advisory Council, two parent openings on the Lane School Advisory Council, and one community member opening on the Lane School Advisory Council. 

The Advisory Council at each school is comprised of the school principal, two teachers, three parents and up to two community representatives.  All members, other than the principals, are elected for two-year terms.  The council meets once a month during business hours.  Community representatives must live and Bedford and cannot be a parent or guardian of a child in the school.

The council members: 
(1) assist the principal in adopting educational goals for the school
(2) identify the educational needs of students attending the school
(3) review the school's annual budget
(4) formulate a school improvement plan 

If you are interested in the positions at Davis School, please submit your name to Stephanie Keep, BEST Davis School VP, at skeep201@gmail.com, by Friday, September 27.

If you are interested in the positions Lane School, please submit your name to Susan Andelman, BEST Lane VP, at syusanna@gmail.com by Friday, September 27.

You can also contact BEST President Holly Munsie at best.pto.bedford@gmail.com with any questions.  

In the event that more than one person is interested at either school; a ballot vote will be sent home via KidMail during the week of October 2.

BEST PTO is looking for volunteers to be Committee Chairs and Coordinators. If you are interested in learning about an open position, please reach out to us at: BEST.PTO.Bedford@gmail.com.

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Want to Volunteer at School This Year? 

You will need to complete a NEW CORI Form for the 2019-20 year. All previous CORI's expired on July 1st. 

Download, print, and submit your CORI to the Davis or Lane main office.

Remember, parents are not allowed to volunteer without a CORI on file!
CORI FORM

Save The Dates

Davis School Back-To-School Nights Schedule

Tuesday, September 17th
Ms. Davies                         Room 232
Ms. Dowling                       Room 244
Mrs. Harary                        Room 233
Mrs. Hoey                          Room 214
Mrs. Lewis                         Room 243
Mr. Laskaris                      Room 240
Ms. Lua                             Room 131
Mrs. Marino                      Room 246
Ms. Moore                         Room 123
Mrs. Nocera                      Room 213
Mrs. Petersen                   Room 235
Ms. Petrocelli                    Room 231
Ms. Shamon                     Room 132
Mrs. Srikanth                    Room 245
Mr. Smaldone                   Room 234


Wednesday, September 18th
Ms. Beers                          Room 248
Mrs. Cormie                      Room 249
Mr. Dattoli                         Room 112
Mrs. Enneguess               Room 242
Mrs. Flaherty-Dawson     Room 215
Ms. Griffin                         Room 216
Mrs. Kamthewala            Room 114
Mrs. Kimball-Dorey         Room 124
Ms. Mansfield                  Room 120
Mrs. Meyer                       Room 113
Mrs. Oppedisano             Room 133
Mr. Smaldone                  Room 234
Mrs. Smith                       Room 135
Mrs. Valleley                    Room 241
Mrs. Wait                         Room 134
Lane Hospitality Luncheon
Wednesday, September 25

Volunteers, drop-off food and supplies between 8-11 am
Volunteer Here

Monthly Box Tops Collection
Friday, September 27
 
Send in your Box Tops to school via KidMail! Collections will resume on the last Friday of September, and will be on the 3rd Friday of the month going forward.

Future collection dates: October 18, November 22, December 20, January 17, February 28, March 20, April 17, May 15, June 19 


BEST/PTO Annual Meeting
Thursday, October 10
Davis School Library


All parents and guardians are invited to our annual meeting. Learn about our plans for the 2019-20 school year, and find out the many different ways to become more involved.

School Information

Superintendent's Blog

Bus Routes

2019-20 routes will be posted the week before school...stay tuned
Davis School
Lane School
METCO
Bus Transportation Guidelines

Lunch Menus

Davis School Lunch Menu
Lane School Lunch Menu

District Calendar

Community Information

The BEF Needs Your Help!
Hello, Bedford! Your friends at the Bedford Education Foundation hope you have been enjoying the back-to-school season! We know it's a very busy time, but we need your help to continue the work we have been doing to fund creative and innovative grants at ALL FOUR Bedford schools!  Please take a moment to read below to find out more about our board and committees. We are looking for new members, and we have roles for all schedules, though we have a particular need for general board members. Thank you for your consideration! 

Bedford Pack 194 Cub Scouts


Pack 194 is hosting a Rocket Launch and Cookout on September 29th from Noon to 3 pm at John Glenn Middle SchoolAny child in grade K-5 who is interested is welcome to come for free food and can purchase a rocket for a modest feeAnyone who joins Cub Scouts will receive a free rocket.

The Rotary Club of Bedford is currently seeking student exchange host families for the 2019-2020 school year!
 
The Rotary Club of Bedford is currently seeking student exchange host families for the 2019-2020 school year! We have one inbound student this year and are looking for families to host him during his stay.

By hosting a Youth Exchange student in your home, you’ll make a young person’s dream come true, and you and your family will share an unforgettable and fulfilling experience!
 
As a host family, you will:
  • Provide room and board for 3-4 months
  • Supervise the student just as you would your own children
  • Involve the student in family activities and chores
  • Enrich the exchange experience by including the student in family, community, and cultural activities
Please forward this to any friends and family who may be interested in hosting.
For more information, answers to your questions, or to volunteer as a host family, please contact: Dianne Bridgeman at dmbridge12@gmail.com
 
Learn more about Essex, the Rotary Youth exchange program at: http://essexpa.clubwizard.com/


Rite? Right? Riot? Write?  
You Write the Story, We’ll Watch the Spelling!


The Bedford Citizen seeks reporters for our online newspaper.

You would attend local meetings, usually in the evening, and write about what happened. You will learn about town government, receive editorial guidance as needed, and be paid $70 per meeting. Plus you will help your neighbors learn about our town and be better-informed citizens.

You must be able to write clearly with a rapid turnover. The work schedule is flexible, based on your needs and the Town’s schedule.

To apply, please send your letter of interest and contact information to TheBedfordCitizen@gmail.com.
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