<body><div><p><i>This is a portion of the Superintendent’s Update by Superintendent Cliff Chuang mailed to the Bedford Public School community on Friday, Oct. 12. Please find this week’s full issue of Superintendent’s Update and back issues</i> <a href="https://www.bedfordps.org/district/superintendent/news/superintendent-updates">at bedfordps.org</a>.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=207vPN_0w7zH6Yo00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=207vPN_0w7zH6Yo00" width="1276" height="685" ></figure><h2>Cliff’s Notes</h2><p>Dear Bedford Public Schools Community,</p><p>At the October 8th school committee meeting held at Hanscom Air Force Base, the <a href="https://www.bedfordps.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif2786/f/uploads/2024-2027_bps_strategic_plan_-_final_sc_approved_2024.10.08.pdf">final 2024-2027 Strategic Plan</a> was approved. Stay tuned for more information out the school start time and middle school math working groups. At the same meeting, we were able celebrate Bedford High’s <a href="https://www.doe.mass.edu/sfs/mic3/">Purple Star Award designation</a> with Commander Jimenez and two HAFB students who shared their stories. BHS senior Sylvia Dougherty is pictured above with me, school committee members, including HAFB representative Kim Howell, HAFB Family Liaison Laurel Wironen, and Commander Jimenez. Read below about the Food Services team’s hard work to bring more fresh food options to our students, early progress toward our strategic plan wellbeing stretch goal!</p><p>Best,</p><p>Cliff Chuang 莊 宏 毅</p><p>Superintendent, Bedford Public Schools</p><h2>Upcoming Events</h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0boLll_0w7zH6Yo00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0boLll_0w7zH6Yo00" width="500" height="500" ></figure><ul><li>October: <a href="https://www.nctsn.org/resources/public-awareness/national-bullying-prevention-month#:~:text=October%20was%20first%20declared%20as,%2C%20increased%20anxiety%2C%20and%20depression.">National Bullying Prevention Month</a>, <a href="https://lgbthistorymonth.com/">LGBT History Month</a>, &amp; <a href="https://dyslexiaida.org/october-is-dyslexia-awareness-month-2/">Dyslexia Awareness Month</a></li><li>September 15 – October 15: <a href="https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.com/">Hispanic Heritage Month</a></li><li>October 1-31: <a href="https://www.bedfordps.org/district/business-office/pages/202425-annual-federal-impact-aid-survey-pl874">Annual Impact Aid Survey</a></li><li>October 11: MCAS Results Mailed</li><li>October 11-12: <a href="https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/4687/jewish/Yom-Kippur-2024.htm">Yom Kippur</a> (starts at sundown 10/11)</li><li>October 14: <a href="https://www.bedfordps.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif2786/f/uploads/dbbd8c0a-8688-4d93-b476-e2ec7ab1a9ac_0.pdf">No School</a> – <a href="https://www.almanac.com/indigenous-peoples-day">Indigenous Peoples Day</a></li><li>October 26: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/gsoS9hszhvF4W9JW/?mibextid=9l3rBW">Blue Hills Family Hike sponsored by the PDC</a> (11am-1pm)</li><li>October 31: <a href="https://www.britannica.com/topic/Halloween">Halloween</a>/<a href="https://www.newgrange.com/samhain.htm#:~:text=In%20Celtic%20Ireland%20about%202%2C000,allowing%20spirits%20to%20pass%20through.">Samhain</a></li><li>October 31-November 1: <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/religion/festivals/diwali-2024-when-is-deepawali-all-you-need-to-know-about-this-festival/articleshow/113721232.cms">Diwali</a></li><li>November 1: <a href="https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/all-saints-day-november-1.html">All Saints Day</a></li><li>November 1-2: <a href="https://dayofthedead.holiday/">Day of the Dead</a></li></ul><h2>School Committee Meeting Update</h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1LuoHy_0w7zH6Yo00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1LuoHy_0w7zH6Yo00" width="902" height="600" ></figure><p>On Tuesday, October 8th, the School Committee meeting was held at Hanscom Air Force Base, preceded by a meet &amp; greet with HAFB parents and Commander Jimenez. The committee heard from BHS students senior Sylvia Dougherty and junior Victoria Reidling (pictured with Principal Galante, HAFB family liaison Laurel Wironen, and Commander Jimenez) and was able to share BHS’ purple star designation with the HAFB team. The committee also approved the district’s 2024–2027 strategic plan. The school committee meeting schedule and supporting materials can always be found at <a href="https://www.bedfordps.org/school-committee/meeting-schedule-supporting-documents-2024-2025">School Committee – Meeting Schedule &amp; Supporting Documents</a>.</p><h2>October 1-31,2024: Annual Impact Aid Survey</h2><p>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 <a href="https://www.bedfordps.org/district/business-office/pages/202425-annual-federal-impact-aid-survey-pl874">Military Impact Aid Survey</a>. 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, work on federal facilities (including Hanscom AFB, Bedford VA, Boston VA, Lincoln Public School on HAFB, Lincoln Labs, Mitre) or are Active Duty Military! <b>Our yearly survey is fully electronic with e-signature.</b> Parents/Guardians will be emailed 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. We thank you very much for your assistance with this important annual survey.</p><h2>Bedford Food Services introduces new options!</h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=442qds_0w7zH6Yo00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=442qds_0w7zH6Yo00" width="1310" height="442" ></figure><p>We are happy to report early progress on our newly approved strategic plan wellbeing stretch goal to increase investment in the availability (breakfast), variety, and quality of food nutrition options for students. At BHS and JGMS, Bedford Food Services has been introducing some new menu options. Tuesday’s menu at BHS featured Street Tacos with Pork Carnitas, Garden Salsa, Sour Cream and Fresh Pico De Galo made with fresh diced tomato, fresh red and green onion, fresh green pepper, fresh cilantro, lime juice and spices was served. At JGMS the menu featured fresh oven roasted broccoli and sweet cantaloupe smiles. These are just 3 fresh items that we have started to use throughout the district. Click <a href="https://bedfordpsmanutrition.org/index.php?sid=1598992805232&amp;page=menus">here</a> to view school menus. Thank you to the entire food services team!</p><h2>Community Health Survey for Beth Israel Lahey Health</h2><h2>FY25 Community Health Needs Assessment</h2><p>Help improve the health of the Bedford community! Lahey Hospital and the Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) member hospitals are doing a Community Health Needs Assessment to learn about the issues affecting people in Bedford and surrounding communities. This <a href="https://survey.jsi.com/s3/FY25-BILH">anonymous 15-minute survey</a> will help BILH understand what you think about quality of life and available resources so they can improve patient care and community services. The survey is available in multiple languages. Lahey Hospital and BILH invite you to take the survey by November 1 for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card.</p><h2>2023-2024 MCAS Results to be mailed Friday, October 11, 2024</h2><p>All 2023-2024 MCAS results have been received and were mailed on Friday, October 11th to students at their listed home addresses.</p><h2>October 26th: Family Nature Walk in the Blue Hills</h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0axpph_0w7zH6Yo00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0axpph_0w7zH6Yo00" width="1400" height="1174" ></figure><h2>School &amp; Program Newsletter Links</h2><p>In an effort to support communication, here are the links the most recent newsletters from each school and our special education department.</p></div></body>

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This is a portion of the Superintendent’s Update by Superintendent Cliff Chuang mailed to the Bedford Public School community on Friday, Oct. 12. Please find this week’s full issue of Superintendent’s Update and back issues at bedfordps.org. Cliff’s Notes. Dear Bedford Public Schools Community,. At the...

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