BEDFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS TOGETHER/PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION (BEST/PTO)
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During the 2018-19 School Year, BEST Raised Over $90,000

Our fundraising goes directly to programs at both schools, which enrich our children by providing fun programs that support their learning.

​BEST supported Enrichment programs at Davis and Lane with $28,000, divided equally between the two schools. 

Enrichment Programs at Davis have included:
  • Author / Illustrator Visits (Brian Lies, David Biedrzycki, & Mary Jane Begin)
  • Bren Bataclan - Artist in Residence/ Mural
  • Museum of Science Digging for Dinosaurs program
  • Miss Nelson is Missing performance- Theatreworks
  • Drumlin Farms Habitats program
Enrichment Programs at Lane have included:
  • Plimoth Plantation – Pilgrim classroom visit & trip to Plimoth Plantation
  • His Majesty’s 10th Regiment of Foot Presentation
  • Lowell Mills Field Trip
  • Sturbridge Village Field Trip
  • Take Flight field trip
  • Library Summer Reading Program - Animal Adventure Presentations



​BEST Also Funds Improvements For The Schools

Previous years' school improvements have included: new playground equipment, diversified / inclusive literature for classrooms, document cameras, recess sports equipment and storage bins, a picnic table for an outdoor classroom, iPad carts, and so much more!




BEST Assists With Many Activities Throughout The Year, Providing Volunteer Manpower and Supplies
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  • 5th Grade Challenge Day
  • Baseball Day
  • Field Days
  • Hospitality Events
  • Kindergarten Bus Run
  • Kindergarten Screening
  • Teacher Appreciation Week
  • Hospitality Events
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We Are Volunteer-Run and Depend on Family Involvement & Volunteerism
Your financial donations, support of our fundraising, and volunteering at the schools in the art rooms, library, cafeterias, etc. make BEST a very successful organization.
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Officers
    • Committee Chair List
    • Bylaws
    • Articles of Organization
  • Newsletters
    • Sign Up
    • Most Recent Newsletter
    • Archived Issues
  • Get Involved
  • BEST In the Schools
    • Funded by BEST
    • BEST Events
    • Calendar
  • Fundraising
    • Fall Fundraiser
    • Order Bedford Spirit Wear
    • Color Run
    • School Supplies
    • Box Tops
    • Amazon Smile
    • Stop and Shop A+
    • Mabel's Labels
  • Schools
    • Davis Elementary
    • Lane Elementary