Saturday, February 23, 2019

Conservation Club

Kestrel Educational Adventures and Endicott College are collaborating to bring an after-school Conservation Club to Beverly for students in grades 5-10.

It will be held on Wednesdays from 3:30-6:30 at 9 May Street in Beverly. Transportation from Beverly and Salem schools is available.  Students will work together to choose a project that will help people and the local environment.

Click here to see flyer with more information and/or contact Jessica Kagle: jessica@kestreleducation.org, (617) 290-2258.

Science Fair - Important Info

The BMS 1st Annual Science Fair will be on Tuesday February 26th!All participants MUST email Danielle Hopkins - dhopkins@beverlyschools.org or Bridget Fish - bfish@beverlyschools.org with your name (list all team members), grade and confirmed title of your project.

Science Fair Day Schedule
  • 8:15-8:45 Students to check in and drop off boards and display items in the library
  • 3:00-3:15 Students pick up boards from the library and take to upper cafeteria for display and judging
  • 3:15-3:45 Judges arrive
  • 3:45-5:00 Judging of projects
  • 5:00-5:45 Judges meet to caucus the projects. Students take a break and will have pizza provided for them
  • 6:00-6:45 Public reception, viewing and awards ceremony

The Science Fair Committee is looking for parent volunteers to help supervise the students during the afternoon, if you are available for any amount of time between 3:00 and 6:45 please contact Reya Al-Khalili – reyaal67@gmail.com

Participants: please remember to keep any extra items for display to a minimum as display space is limited and there are no electrical outlets available to us.

Please bring a snack and water bottle with you for the afternoon, and a book or homework to work on if you have free time in between being judged.

Dodgeball Starts Monday

Dodgeball teams and schedules are now available! This is a club activity with 25 teams, so not every team will play each week. The first games are on Monday, February 25 after school in the BMS gym.  The action takes place from 3:05-3:40. Students will be released in time to get the late bus.

Click here to see the full schedule and team rosters in order by grade. If your child signed up for dodgeball earlier this month, check the list to find their name on the list and look on the first page for the full schedule.

Only students who have games scheduled should be in the gym!

Games for week of February 25

February 25th:
  • Blue Barracudas v. Green Monkeys
  • Hungry Hippos v. Candy Landers
  • Boom Shaka Laka v. Too Fast, Too Furious
  • Average Joes v. Purple Cobras
February 27th:
  • The Battleships v. ​Chutes and Dodgeballers
  • Purple Parrots v. Red Jaguars
February 28th:
  • Silver Snakes v. Orange Iguanas
  • The Monopolizers v. The Dominoes
  • Team Wakanda v. ​Some Beauty
  • Mostly Beast Lumberjacks v. Flying Cougars

Thursday, February 21, 2019

Dodgball Starts 2/25

Dodgeball teams and schedules are now available! This is a club activity with 25 teams, so not every team will play each week. The first games are on Monday, February 25 after school in the BMS gym.  The action takes place from 3:05-3:40. Students will be released in time to get the late bus.

Click here to see the full schedule and team rosters in order by grade. If your child signed up for dodgeball earlier this month, check the list to find their name on the list and look on the first page for the full schedule.

Only students who have games scheduled should be in the gym!

Games for week of February 25

February 25th:
  • Blue Barracudas v. Green Monkeys
  • Hungry Hippos v. Candy Landers
  • Boom Shaka Laka v. Too Fast, Too Furious
  • Average Joes v. Purple Cobras
February 27th:
  • The Battleships v. ​Chutes and Dodgeballers
  • Purple Parrots v. Red Jaguars
February 28th:
  • Silver Snakes v. Orange Iguanas
  • The Monopolizers v. The Dominoes
  • Team Wakanda v. ​Some Beauty
  • Mostly Beast Lumberjacks v. Flying Cougars

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Gr 6 - Nature's Classroom Payment Due 2/25

Grade 6 students have received packets with information about Nature's Classroom. You can also view or download the packets online.

Thank you to all who sent in in your first or full payment for your student's 6th grade Nature's Classroom trip.

The final payment of $75 is due on Monday, February 25, 2019. 

Click here for an updated payment schedule.

Questions may be directed to Kathy Mullins in the main office.

6 Lions & 6 Pumas go April 8-12 at the Pondsite Site in Charlton, MA
6 Jaguars & 6 Tigers go April 8-12 at the Hilltop Site in Charlton, MA
6 Bobcats, 6 Cougars & 6 Wildcats go April 29-May 3 at the Hilltop Site in Charlton, MA

Reserve Your Yearbook Now

The ordering window for the Inaugural Beverly Middle School Yearbook is underway!

No extra yearbooks will be available at the end of the year - You must secure your order now!

All yearbook orders (online and paper) are DUE FRIDAY MARCH 29, 2019. 

There are 2 ways to place your yearbook order. They are only $20 each - the same low price we've had for many years!

Online Ordering from Jostens
Please visit our ordering website to place your order online:
http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A03409530
When placing your order, please make sure you are entering your student’s namegrade and team name accurately.

- OR - 
Please print out and complete this order form (or pick one up at the BMS office) and return it to the main office with cash or a check stapled to the form or labeled in an envelope with your student’s name. Please make checks payable to Beverly Middle School.

Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to handing out the first ever BMS Yearbook!

Mrs. Kristina Vanderslice, Advisor and the Yearbook Staff

Sunday, February 17, 2019

Big Buck$ Bagel World Winners!

Wow! BIG BUCK$ rocked the first half of February!

As of 2/14, our amazing Panther Cubs sold 1679 calendars!!

Please KEEP SELLING right through the end of the month! 

The classes who topped the charts will be enjoying a delicious Bagel World breakfast on Tuesday, 2/26!  Congratulations!  Great job everyone!

5th Grade:  Ms. Orlando/Ms. Elliott (team winner) 
6th Grade:  Mr. Melanson/Ms. Spoon (team winner)
7th Grade:  Ms. O’Leary
8th Grade:  Ms. Sherman

Dodgeball This Week

Only students who have games scheduled should be in the gym!

Click here to see the full schedule and list of teams in order by grade.

Games week of March 11

Monday, March 11th:
  • Silver Snakes v. Red Jaguars
  • Candy Landers v. The Battleships
  • The Hall Monitors v. ​Too Fast, Too Furious 
  • Purple Cobras v. Lumberjacks
Wednesday, March 13th:
  • Chutes and Dodgeballers v. The Bogglers 
  • The Dominoes v. The Yahtzees
Thursday, March 14th:
  • Orange Iguanas v. Pink Lions
  • Teal Tigers v. Yellow Warthogs 
  • Some Beauty, Mostly Beast​ v. That’s All Folks
  • Average Joes v. Lumberjacks