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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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2020 BEST PTO Family Baseball Outing
This year we will be going to see the Lowell Spinners instead of the Boston Red Sox. The ticket prices are more budget-friendly, and the game is perfect for students at both Davis and Lane schools.
The Lowell Spinners will take on the Norwalk Sea Unicorns (formerly the Connecticut Tigers) at LaLecheur Stadium. Our seats are in reserved sections, and each ticket includes a meal voucher. Before the game the children will be invited to parade around the field as part of the pre-game festivities. As always, we'll have transportation available from Bedford to and from the game.
We hope that you and your family will join us at this year's outing!
Click on the button below to be taken to our GiveLively platform where you can place and pay for your ticket orders.
If you'd prefer to pay by cash or check, click here for a downloadable order form.
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Please join us for one or all of these special screenings of Screenagers and Screenagers: Next Chapter. Both of these documentaries are only available for viewing at licensed screenings. You cannot see these movies online or through any streaming service.
Screenagers - An award-winning film that probes into the vulnerable corners of family life and depicts messy struggles over social media, video games and academics. The film offers solutions on how we can help our kids navigate the digital world. We are showing the full film on March 16th and a slightly shorter version recommended for kids on March 19th.
Screenagers: Next Chapter - NEWLY RELEASED - High Stress, Anxiety and Depression are experienced by millions of young people. We follow physician and filmmaker, Delaney Ruston, as she discovers solutions for improved adolescent well-being in the digital age. Viewing is March 24th.
You can find more information and trailers for both of these movies here: https://www.screenagersmovie.com/
These screenings have been made possible through a collaboration of the BEST/PTO, MSPA, BHSPA, and Bedford Promise.
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Davis School Morning Arrival Reminders
As a reminder, the school doors open for students as soon as the buses arrive at 8:55 A.M. Please be aware that student supervision is not provided by school personnel before this time; therefore, students should not be dropped off prior to this time. In the morning, students come into the building and go directly to their classroom where their teachers greet them. We ask that parents/guardians do not walk children to their classrooms. This is one of many ways we encourage students’ independence. Our teachers find that they can concentrate on greeting their students best if parents/guardians are not visiting as the school day begins. If a student arrives after 9:02 A.M. an adult must sign in at the office where they will be marked tardy.
Regular attendance is important to learning. When your child is sick; however, please keep him/her home for his/her well-being and the well-being of his/her classmates. PLEASE NOTIFY THE SCHOOL BY 9:00 A.M. EACH DAY YOUR CHILD IS ABSENT OR TARDY. There is a direct absentee line available 24 hours a day for your calling convenience. You may leave a message about your child’s absence/tardy on this line at any time (781-918-4965). When school personnel are not notified by the designated time, and a child does not arrive at school on time, school personnel will make every effort to contact a parent or guardian to ensure the student’s safety. We will use the following procedure if we do not hear from a parent or guardian.
- An automated phone call will be placed to your home phone and cell phone numbers and an email will be sent.
- If we do not hear back from you by 10:15 a phone call will be placed to your alternative numbers, which must be provided to the Davis School office.
- If we still don’t hear back from you by 10:30, a request may be made to our School Resource Officers to visit your home to perform a wellness check.
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The Lane School Lost and Found Has Reached Maximum Capacity!
Please come to the school to check the lost & found (outside of the gym) for your child's belongings, and ask your child to look as well.
On Tuesday, January 21, 2020 they will be bagging up the items left and donating them to Good Will.
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Social Emotional Learning Parent Night
Thursday, January 23
7:00 pm
Lane School
Sponsored by the counseling department. We will discuss the value of play in the development of self-esteem, self-advocacy and social skills, how fostering emotional intelligence as a firm foundation for good mental health and global knowledge for children as a way to enhance a culture of competence and acceptance.
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Wacky Hair Day @ Lane School
Friday, January 24
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2020 MCAS Testing Dates
Monday, April 6 - Grade 5 - English Language Arts
Tuesday, April 7 - Grade 5 - English Language Arts
Monday, April 13 - Grade 4 - English Language Arts
Tuesday, April 14 - Grade 4 - English Language Arts
Monday, April 27 - Grade 3 - English Language Arts
Tuesday, April 28 - Grade 3 - English Language Arts
Thursday, May 7 - Grade 5 - Math
Friday, May 8 - Grade 5 - Math
Monday, May 11 - Grade 3 - Math
Tuesday, May 12 - Grade 3 - Math
Thursday, May 14 - Grade 4 - Math
Thursday, May 15 - Grade 4 - Math
Monday, May 18 - Grade 5 - Science
Tuesday, May 19 - Grade 5 - Science
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School & District Information
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BEST PTO coordinates many volunteer opportunities for the schools. These include Davis art room, Davis cafeteria and recess, Davis and Lane library, Davis and Lane gardens, Color Run and other fundraising, appreciation events and more.
Please sign up below to find out how to get involved.
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We invite you to make a donation this school year to the BEST Appreciation Fund - you donate, and we fund activities all year! You can give to the Appreciation Fund at any time, but we hope you will consider doing it early so we can confidently plan activities for the year.
Donations to the Appreciation Fund will be appropriated throughout the year to fund programs that show appreciation to the teachers and staff at our schools. These include: funds for teachers supplies, holiday and end of year gifts for school support staff, hospitality and appreciation.
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Sign in to smile.amazon.com on your desktop or mobile phone browser.
From your desktop, go to Your Account from the navigation at the top of any page, and then select the option to Change your Charity. Type in Bedford Elementary Schools Together.
Or, from your mobile browser, select Change your Charity from the options at the bottom of the page.
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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!
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Tickets on Sale Now for the BEFT Hollywood Bash
BUY YOUR TICKETS for Bedford’s biggest party of the year!
The BEF Hollywood Bash will sparkle with all things Hollywood on February 8th – so get ready to walk the red carpet, fight off the paparazzi, and dance the night away all for Bedford’s schools! Come as you are, or as your favorite celebrity, movie character, director, or any glitzy award show attendee, anything goes! You know there’s always a ton of fun in store – and a few surprises – at the Bash, so do not miss it!
Don’t wait – tickets are $50 each but they go up at the door.
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"Be A Star" Sponsorship Opportunity
This year, the BEF is offering a special sponsorship opportunity for Bedford individuals and families.
For $250, our “Be A Star” sponsorship includes 2 tickets to the event as well as an entry into a raffle exclusively for “Be A Star” sponsors. In addition, your name(s) will appear on one of our specially designed “Hollywood Walk of Fame” stars displayed at the Bash.
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Open House at St. Paul's Weekday Nursery School
Join us as we celebrate 60 years in Bedford!
January 22, 6 -7 PM.
Children 2 years 9 months to 5 are welcome to enroll.
100 Pine Hill Road, Bedford |
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Bedford Youth Lacrosse
2020 Spring Season Registration
Bedford Youth Lacrosse (BYL) is happy to announce that Registration for the 2020 Spring Season is now open!
Welcome to the 2020 Lacrosse season. Please register early so BYL can properly plan for the season. To begin the registration process, click the Register Online menu item located on the left-hand menu or on the Register Now button on the BYL home page, bedfordyouthlacrosse.org.
For the 2020 season, the girls’ teams will continue to play in the Mass Bay Girls Lacrosse League (MBGLL). The boys’ teams will continue to play in the Mass Bay Youth Lacrosse League (MBYLL).
The youth lacrosse regular season will start April 5, 2020 for the boys and April 5, 2020 for the girls and concludes in mid-June 2020 with an end of season lacrosse Jamboree. All games are played on Sundays with the scheduled game times TBD. BYL strives to minimize scheduling conflicts with other Spring sports.
Regular outdoor practices will start in March 2020 based on the weather, field conditions, and field availability. The Normal Practice Schedule is still to be determined but is typically the following:
- Girls U9, U11, U13 & U15 practices Monday & Wednesday 6:00 - 7:30 PM
- Boys Grades 1/2 practices Monday & Wednesday 6:00 - 7:30 PM.
- Boys Grades 3/4, Grades 5/6, & Grades 7/8 practices Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 - 7:30 PM
2020 Season Registration fees:
- U9 / Grades 1/2 players: $200/child
- U11 / Grades 3/4, U13 / Grades 5/6, & U15 / Grades 7/8 players: $300/child
- Families with multiple children participating on BYL teams will receive a 10% discount for each additional child registered.
- Children of active military personnel will also receive a 10% discount (to be refunded after registration).
This year Bedford Youth Lacrosse will be re-branding our uniforms. All new and existing players will receive a new uniform consisting of a reversible jersey, game shorts, and socks. The cost of the new uniforms has been incorporated into the registration fees. Information on when and how to order your player’s uniform will be announced soon.
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Newsletter submissions are due by Wednesdays at 9:00 am to be included in the Friday edition. Please submit to Nina Tate at t8brood@gmail.com
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