Scribbles
February 13, 2024
Important Dates
February 14, 2024...Happy Valentine's Day!
February 15, 2024...SEPAC meeting @ 7:30pm...see information below
February 19-23rd...Winter Vacation...No School
Attendance At Davis School
State Reporting
The state and Department of Education holds attendance data on all public schools and provides feedback on how schools are doing. The feedback comes in many forms, including public reports, accountability ratings, funding, and goal setting. As part of this, the state looks at chronic absenteeism rates which means students who miss 10% or more of the school year for any reason. For us, that means students miss over 18 days of school a year!
Spotlight on Kindergarten
Kindergarten students (and teachers!) had a great time celebrating the 100th day of school last week! Many Kindergarten classes took part in a series of 100-themed building and design challenges in the STEAM room. In the classrooms, students proudly displayed their 100th day shirts and collections, created celebratory crowns and headbands, strengthened their number sense with lots of activities centered on the number 100, and reflected on just how much they have all grown in the past 100 days.
2024-2025 Kindergarten Registration Information
Registration is open for children age eligible for Kindergarten next year (2024-2025 school year). Please register with the link below. There will be more information coming regarding informational nights and kindergarten screening.
https://www.bedfordps.org/district/registration-student-records-transcripts-and-work-permits
Attention Kindergarten and Preschool Families
There will be no school for Kindergarten and Integrated Preschool Students on Monday March 18th, 2024 due to Kindergarten Screening.
Relay for Life Fundraiser
Bedford Education Foundation News
Save the Date for the BEF Diamonds and Denim Bash!
The Bedford Education Foundation is excited to announce the theme and date for its annual Bash fundraiser. The Bash will be held on Saturday evening, March 9th at the Cafe Escadrille in Burlington. The theme this year is Denim and Diamonds! More details to follow, but mark your calendars for the biggest party of the year to benefit Bedford's schools!
Friendly Reminders
Please note that each Wednesday is a 3/4 day for students! K-2 students will be dismissed at 1:55. Preschool student dismissal is at 12:15pm. Please plan accordingly. Thank you!
If your child is going to be out of school, or tardy, or dismissed, please remember to call our 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 on any given day and before 1:15pm if your child's dismissal plan is in need of change.
Permanent dismissal changes, including Kids Club after school enrollment, are preferred to be given to the office in writing. You can email Karen in the main office at Karen_Poli@bedfordps.org. Thank you for helping us to keep accurate dismissal plans for each of our students.
Bedford SEPAC
Bedford SEPAC General Meetings: Virtual
Come and discuss special education programming in Bedford and how we can best support our children.
Thurs, Feb 15, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Thurs, Mar 14, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Wed, Apr 24, 2024 at 7:30 PM with guest Marianne Vines
Thurs, May 16, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4172275285?pwd=OTZaeHZOM3lSY1h4Z0J5SndVMTk0Zz09
Meeting ID: 417 227 5285
Passcode: 333333
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BEDFORD SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council)
SEPAC is a group of parents & caregivers of children receiving special education support and/or children with disabilities. All parents & caregivers welcome! We meet for support, education, networking and resource sharing.
Email: bedfordmasepac@gmail.com
Web: bedfordmasepac.org
Facebook group: https://www.facebook. com/groups/BEDFORDMASEPAC/
2023-2024 District Calendar
2024-2025 District Calendar
The School Committee approved the calendar for the 2024-2025 school year!
Davis Office Staff Contact Information
Davis Main Office: 781-275-6804
Beth Benoit, Principal
Jessica Colby, Assistant Principal
Caitlyn Queenin, Program Administrator for Special Education
Tami Heywood, Administrative Assistant to Principal/Registrar
Karen Poli, Building Administrative Assistant (Student attendance & dismissal)
School Nurse, Jennifer Capece
Nurse's Office: 781-918-4906 (direct line)