Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Meal Pickups Tomorrow at BHS

Days & hours for meal distribution have been adjusted so families do not have to come to the High School daily. Below are the upcoming dates and extended hours for the next few weeks. We encourage all families to take advantage of this great program! Your participation will keep the program thriving and feed your students at the same time. Multiple days worth of food will be provided each day. Please remember to wear a mask at pickups for your safety & the safety of the staff.

  • Wednesday 12/30- 10:30am-11:30am
  • Tuesday 1/5- 7:15am-8:30am & 10:30am-12:30pm
  • Friday 1/8- 7:15am-8:30am & 10:30am-12:30pm
  • Monday 1/11 Return to regular distribution times 7:15am-7:45am & 10:30am-11:30am
Thank you for supporting our program! Please reach out with any questions or concerns at 978-921-6132 ext 11129.

Happy New Year!

Sunday, December 27, 2020

Meal Pickups Tomorrow at BHS

Days & hours for meal distribution have been adjusted so families do not have to come to the High School daily. Below are the upcoming dates and extended hours for the next few weeks. We encourage all families to take advantage of this great program! Your participation will keep the program thriving and feed your students at the same time. Multiple days worth of food will be provided each day. Please remember to wear a mask at pickups for your safety & the safety of the staff.

  • Monday 12/28- 10:30am-11:30am
  • Wednesday 12/30- 10:30am-11:30am
  • Tuesday 1/5- 7:15am-8:30am & 10:30am-12:30pm
  • Friday 1/8- 7:15am-8:30am & 10:30am-12:30pm
  • Monday 1/11 Return to regular distribution times 7:15am-7:45am & 10:30am-11:30am
Thank you for supporting our program! Please reach out with any questions or concerns at 978-921-6132 ext 11129.

Happy New Year!

Thursday, December 24, 2020

NSMT's Scrooge Visits Grade 7

Yesterday, David Coffee, better known in these parts as Scrooge in the North Shore Music Theatre's production of A Christmas Carol, starred in a series of three Google Meets with each of our 7th grade teas, thanks to the generous support of our BMS PTO. Mr. Coffee was genial and generous, answering many questions about his long career and reflecting on the role of Scrooge.

A wonderful story about Coffee is on WBUR today and the story includes many videos, including a special message from the NSMT, featuring Scrooge!



December Vacation Reminders

All students and staff are on vacation beginning today, and through Sunday, January 3.

Classes resume on Monday, January 4. For the vast majority of students, this will be online for the week of January 4-8, with a very small number of students enrolled in certain programs attending in-person. Attendance is taken each day and in each class during this remote learning period.

Hybrid classes are planned to resume on Monday, January 11.

A Holiday Message from the Superintendent

This message went out yesterday from Dr. Charorchak and is duplicated here for your reference.

Dear Beverly Public School Community,

As we all head into the upcoming holiday break, I want to take a moment and wish each and every member of the Beverly School community warm holiday greetings. Beverly is such a compassionate community and I am grateful to work in an environment that cares so much for all our students.

I hope you will take a moment to reflect on this year and the incredible ways that we have come together as a community to support each other. It certainly is a very unusual holiday season with its virtual choirs and concerts, virtual holiday parties, virtual cards and presents. It’s like nothing we have ever experienced nor could have anticipated. And yet, we’re making it work. That is what is so special about our students and staff - finding ways through resilience and their ability to turn adversity into opportunity.

If you have had a chance to enjoy any of our virtual events or to simply jump into a classroom meet and see the enthusiasm of teachers and students, you know that this is true. We are working together to figure out how to spread good cheer without spreading the virus, and we are sending our students and staff off for a well-deserved winter break with goodwill, good wishes, and hopes for a happy new year. We all look forward to the new year with hope and optimism. We know there will be challenges, but look forward to better times ahead. In the meantime, enjoy some well-deserved time off. Catch your breath, get some rest, and I look forward to welcoming you back in 2021!

Warmly,

Dr. Sue Charochak
Superintendent of Schools

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Holiday Message from Mrs. Oliver

Dear BMS Families,

We wanted to take a moment to say Happy Holidays to all of you! We are forever grateful for your support, patience and flexibility with this year. Planning is underway for the upcoming year and we are excited to engage students in productive ways while providing a joyful learning environment that students and adults are excited to be part of.

May you all have a wonderful winter break, enjoy your families and stay safe!

Best,
Lisa Oliver


Holiday Read-Alouds TODAY 12-1 and 1:15-2:15

BMS Librarian Ms. Woznick will be reading aloud from a selection of holiday books on Wed. 12/23 from 12-1 and from 1:15-2:15. Students may do this as a Global Apps choice during their Be Brave Board time.

Younger siblings are encouraged to tune in themselves or join with BMS siblings during this time.

The Google Meet room is at https://meet.google.com/kac-cqig-dsu - and you can find out more here.

Gr 5/6 Band Schedule Today

Grade 5/6 Band class schedule for Wednesday, 12/23/20 and Wednesday, 1/6/21

11:00-11:30 6th Grade Woodwinds

11:30-12:00 6th Grade Brass

12:00-12:30 5th Grade Brass

12:30-1:00 5th Grade Woodwinds

1:00-1:30 6th Grade Percussion

1:30-2:00 5th Grade Percussion

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Gr 7/8 Musical Information

7th and 8th Graders! It's your turn! This spring we will be performing Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr. This musical brings a popular TV show to life with fun characters, rocking songs, and hilarious scene work. If you like to sing, dance, and act (VIRTUALLY) then this is for you. 

See this flyer and/or follow this link for more information!! We are looking to cast 30 students in this spring's show and hope you will join us. 

If you have questions email bmsmusicals@gmail.com.

Meal Pickup Tomorrow at BHS

With the next few weeks being fully remote and vacation week the hours for meals distribution have been adjusted so families do not have to come to the High School daily. Below are the dates and extended hours for the next several weeks. We encourage all families to take advantage of this great program! Your participation will keep the program thriving and feed your students at the same time. Multiple days worth of food will be provided each day. Please remember to wear a mask at pickups for your safety & the safety of the staff.
  • Monday 12/21- 7:15am-8:30am & 10:30am-12:30pm
  • Wednesday 12/23- 7:15am-8:30am & 10:30am-12:30pm
  • Monday 12/28- 10:30am-11:30am
  • Wednesday 12/30- 10:30am-11:30am
  • Tuesday 1/5- 7:15am-8:30am & 10:30am-12:30pm
  • Friday 1/8- 7:15am-8:30am & 10:30am-12:30pm
  • Monday 1/11 Return to regular distribution times 7:15am-7:45am & 10:30am-11:30am
Thank you for supporting our program! Please reach out with any questions or concerns at 978-921-6132 ext 11129.

Happy Holidays!

Wednesday Grade 5/6 Band Schedule

There are no band class on Monday 12/21 or Tuesday 12/22. Instead, ALL 5th and 6th grade students will have band on Wednesday 12/23 for a half hour sectional which will be their class time for band the two weeks that we are going remote for learning as a whole school. Please see the list below for the schedule. Band students should have received their Google Meet link.

Grade 5 & 6 band class schedule for Wednesday, 12/23/20 and Wednesday, 1/6/21
11:00-11:30 6th Grade Woodwinds 
11:30-12:00 6th Grade Brass
12:00-12:30 5th Grade Brass
12:30-1:00 5th Grade Woodwinds
1:00-1:30 6th Grade Percussion
1:30-2:00 5th Grade Percussion

Monday, December 21, 2020

Scrooge Pays a Visit to Our 7th Grade Teams

As many of you know, a special treat of the holiday season for our 7th grade teams has long been to attend a performance of A Christmas Carol at the North Shore Music Theatre. While students are not able to attend a live theatre performance this year, David Coffee, who has famously played Scrooge at NSMT for about 25 years, is going to visit each 7th grade team for their own Google Meet on Wednesday, December 23 on the following schedule: 7 Balch 9:00-9:45, 7 Hale 10:00-10:45, and 7 Cabot 11:00-11:45.

This program is made possible by the generous support of the BMS PTO. Thank you!

Watch Super Happy Awesome News!

On Friday night we had a premiere for Super Happy Awesome News, our 5th and 6th-grade musical. You can see a cast list here. Special thanks to the show's director, Mr. Swiniuch!



Friday, December 18, 2020

Next Week's Band Schedule

There will be no band class on Monday 12/21 or Tuesday 12/22 next week. Instead, ALL 5th and 6th grade students will have band on Wednesday 12/23 for a half hour sectional which will be their class time for band the two weeks that we are going remote for learning as a whole school. Please see the list below for the schedule. Band students should have received their Google Meet link.

Grade 5 & 6 band class schedule for Wednesday, 12/23/20 and Wednesday, 1/6/21
11:00-11:30 6th Grade Woodwinds 
11:30-12:00 6th Grade Brass
12:00-12:30 5th Grade Brass
12:30-1:00 5th Grade Woodwinds
1:00-1:30 6th Grade Percussion
1:30-2:00 5th Grade Percussion

Thursday, December 17, 2020

Virtual Musical Tomorrow - Get Tix Now

 Do you ever feel like you are out there on your own? Do you ever feel like you are lost and alone? Well never fear because the 5th and 6th-grade musical is here! Panther Cub Productions is excited and proud to present Super Happy Awesome News as our 5th and 6th-grade virtual musical. 

We will be live broadcasting our show on December 18th at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Tickets are $5 for individuals and $10 for families and can be purchased through our Google Form. Money can be sent to @Aaron-Swiniuch via Venmo. If you don't have Venmo, send a message to bmsmusicals@gmail.com and we can try our best to accommodate your request. 

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Remote Learning Day on Thursday 12/17

Thursday 12/17 will be a remote learning day due to the snowstorm that has been forecast. You should have received a communication from the superintendent about it. More details will be posted on the school website.

Get Tix Now For Friday's Musical!

Do you ever feel like you are out there on your own? Do you ever feel like you are lost and alone? Well never fear because the 5th and 6th-grade musical is here! Panther Cub Productions is excited and proud to present Super Happy Awesome News as our 5th and 6th-grade virtual musical. 

We will be live broadcasting our show on Friday, December 18th at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Tickets are $5 for individuals and $10 for families and can be purchased through our Google Form. Money can be sent to @Aaron-Swiniuch via Venmo. If you don't have Venmo, send a message to bmsmusicals@gmail.com and we can try our best to accommodate your request. 

Report Cards

Middle School report cards will be posted electronically in the Aspen parent portal today, Wednesday, December 16th, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. To view your child’s report card, you must have an active Aspen account. If you need assistance to access Aspen, please contact your child’s building principal. 

Information about Aspen for BMS Families

See the detailed letter sent out by yesterday Dr. Flaherty, our Assistant Superintendent.

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Food Service - Wednesday Distribution

Due to the potential winter storm forecasted to hit the area on Wednesday night the food service department is being proactive and ensuring that all families have food just in case the forecast is accurate. 

On Wednesday December 16, Food Service will be handing out 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches at Beverly High School and will be extending hours to allow families picking up students from elementary schools to come to the High School for additional meals in case Thursday is a remote learning day. 

Distribution at Beverly High School Wednesday 12/16 will be from 7:15-7:45 & 10:30-12:30.

This is just a precaution to ensure all families have food in case the forecast is correct. There will still be meals provided on Thursday if school is in person.

Please reach out with any questions or concerns at 978-921-6132 ext 11129.

Meal Distribution 12/21 - 1/8

Beverly Public Schools Food Service will be distributing multiple days' worth of food at Beverly High School on the following schedule while students are learning remotely.  Please wear a mask when picking up meals, for your safety and that of our staff.

Monday 12/21 - 7:15am - 8:30 am & 10:30 am - 12:30pm

Wed. 12/23 - 7:15am - 8:30 am & 10:30 am - 12:30pm

Monday 12/28 - 10:30 am - 11:30pm

Wed. 12/30 - 10:30 am - 11:30pm

Tuesday 1/5 - 7:15am - 8:30 am & 10:30 am - 12:30pm

Fri 1/8 - 7:15am - 8:30 am & 10:30 am - 12:30pm

Monday 1/11 - Return to regular distribution times

Monday, December 14, 2020

Student Video Announcements

We are now doing video announcements with students on Mondays and Tuesdays!

Here's Monday's video

Here is Tuesday's video

Grade 7/8 Musical Announcement

7th and 8th Graders! It's your turn! This spring we will be performing Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr. This musical brings a popular TV show to life with fun characters, rocking songs, and hilarious scene work. If you like to sing, dance, and act (VIRTUALLY) then this is for you. 

See this flyer and/or follow this link for more information!! We are looking to cast 30 students in this spring's show and hope you will join us. 

If you have questions email bmsmusicals@gmail.com.

Virtual Musical on Friday - Get Your Tickets Now!

 Do you ever feel like you are out there on your own? Do you ever feel like you are lost and alone? Well never fear because the 5th and 6th-grade musical is here! Panther Cub Productions is excited and proud to present Super Happy Awesome News as our 5th and 6th-grade virtual musical. 

We will be live broadcasting our show on December 18th at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Tickets are $5 for individuals and $10 for families and can be purchased through our Google Form. Money can be sent to @Aaron-Swiniuch via Venmo. If you don't have Venmo, send a message to bmsmusicals@gmail.com and we can try our best to accommodate your request. 

Cohort B Picture Retakes Tuesday

School Picture Retakes for cohort B are tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 15 for cohort B. 

Retakes are for any students who were absent; those who didn't like their pictures can also do the retake. Bring the previous packet to the photographer. 

Online orders are preferred but you may get an envelope from the office to order with a printed form.

See this flyer for more information or go to mylifetouch.com and use the picture day ID EVT6ZVVWX

Yearbook Meets (Virtually) on Tuesday

Do you like photography? How about graphic design? Have an interest in photo editing and layout? Want to lend a hand in creating this year's BMS yearbook? If you answered YES! to any of these questions, it's not too late to join! Come to a virtual meeting on Tuesday, December 15th at 3:00 pm to find out more. 

Join our Google Classroom page here if you'd like to be invited to the meeting (or use this Classroom code: qf3un6d).

Sunday, December 13, 2020

School Picture Retakes Monday & Tuesday

School Picture Retakes will be during the school day on Monday, Dec. 14 for cohort A and Tuesday, Dec. 15 for cohort B. 

RLA students may come in on Monday afternoon from 2:30-5:30. Please see this memo for more RLA information.

Retakes are for any students who were absent; those who didn't like their pictures can also do the retake. Bring the previous packet to the photographer. 

Online orders are preferred but you may get an envelope from the office to order with a printed form.

See this flyer for more information or go to mylifetouch.com and use the picture day ID EVT6ZVVWX

Friday, December 11, 2020

School Picture Retakes Mon/Tues

School Picture Retakes will be during the school day on Monday, Dec. 14 for cohort A and Tuesday, Dec. 15 for cohort B. 

RLA students may come in on Monday afternoon from 2:30-5:30. Please see this memo for more RLA information.

Retakes are for any students who were absent; those who didn't like their pictures can also do the retake. Bring the previous packet to the photographer. 

Online orders are preferred but you may get an envelope from the office to order with a printed form.

See this flyer for more information or go to mylifetouch.com and use the picture day ID EVT6ZVVWX

Join (Virtual) Yearbook Staff - Meeting on Tuesday

Do you like photography? How about graphic design? Have an interest in photo editing and layout? Want to lend a hand in creating this year's BMS yearbook? If you answered YES! to any of these questions, it's not too late to join! Come to a virtual meeting on Tuesday, December 15th at 3:00 pm to find out more.

Join our Google Classroom page here if you'd like to be invited to the meeting (or use this Classroom code: qf3un6d).

Thursday, December 10, 2020

Change Is Simple Virtual Field Trip Tomorrow - Sign Up Now!

While students are home on Friday enjoying a day off, they can join Change is Simple for their first LIVE virtual field trip on Friday, 12/11 at 10:00 AM. They will be taking students to Wellfleet, Mass. to learn about the history of the area, the diverse ecosystems, and about an amazing oyster farm, the Old Wharf Oyster Company.

This is recommended for students in grades 2-8 and is free for all Beverly Public School students. It will include both the virtual field trip and a live Q&A. 

School Picture Retakes Next Monday & Tuesday

 School Picture Retakes will be on Monday, Dec. 14 for cohort A and Tuesday, Dec. 15 for cohort B. 

RLA students may come in on Monday afternoon from 2:30-5:30. Please see this memo for more RLA information.

Retakes are for any students who were absent; those who didn't like their pictures can also do the retake. Bring the previous packet to the photographer. 

Online orders are preferred but you may get an envelope from the office to order with a printed form.

See this flyer for more information or go to mylifetouch.com and use the picture day ID EVT6ZVVWX

No School Tomorrow (Friday)

 Please be aware of these upcoming dates in our school calendar:

Thursday, December 10 - No virtual classes after 1:00 - Parent-teacher conferences being held

Friday, December 11 - No school for students - Parent-teacher conferences being held

Friday, December 18 - Last day of in-person classes for hybrid students.

Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday, December 21/22/23 - ALL classes remote.

Thursday, December 24 - Friday, January 1 - December vacation

Monday January 4 through Friday, January 8: Classes resume; ALL classes remote

Monday, January 11: In-person instruction for hybrid students resumes

Virtual Musical Tickets On Sale Now

 Do you ever feel like you are out there on your own? Do you ever feel like you are lost and alone? Well never fear because the 5th and 6th-grade musical is here! Panther Cub Productions is excited and proud to present Super Happy Awesome News as our 5th and 6th-grade virtual musical. 

We will be live broadcasting our show on December 18th at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Tickets are $5 for individuals and $10 for families and can be purchased through our Google Form. Money can be sent to @Aaron-Swiniuch via Venmo. If you don't have Venmo, send a message to bmsmusicals@gmail.com and we can try our best to accommodate your request. 

Weekend Meal Distribution TODAY at BHS

 Due to the upcoming parent-teacher conference/PD day on Friday, December 11, Food Services will be distributing weekend meals tomorrow, Thursday, December 10 at Beverly High School. They will be extending distribution times for that day only to 10:30-12:30 to accommodate families picking up students at elementary schools. 

Once again, weekend meal distribution for this week is today, Thursday December 10 from 10:30-12:30 at Beverly High School.

Please reach out to Christina Leal with any questions or concerns at 978-921-6132 ext 11129.

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Weekend Meal Distribution on Thursday This Week

Due to the upcoming parent-teacher conference/PD day on Friday, December 11, Food Services will be distributing weekend meals tomorrow, Thursday, December 10 at Beverly High School. They will be extending distribution times for that day only to 10:30-12:30 to accommodate families picking up students at elementary schools. 

Once again, weekend meal distribution for this week will be on Thursday December 10 from 10:30-12:30 at Beverly High School.

Please reach out to Christina Leal with any questions or concerns at 978-921-6132 ext 11129.

Tickets To Our Virtual Musical On Sale Now!

Do you ever feel like you are out there on your own? Do you ever feel like you are lost and alone? Well never fear because the 5th and 6th-grade musical is here! Panther Cub Productions is excited and proud to present Super Happy Awesome News as our 5th and 6th-grade virtual musical. 

We will be live broadcasting our show on December 18th at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Tickets are $5 for individuals and $10 for families and can be purchased through our Google Form. Money can be sent to @Aaron-Swiniuch via Venmo. If you don't have Venmo, send a message to bmsmusicals@gmail.com and we can try our best to accommodate your request.

No School on Friday

Please be aware of these upcoming dates in our school calendar:

Thursday, December 10 - No virtual classes after 1:00 - Parent-teacher conferences being held

Friday, December 11 - No school for students - Parent-teacher conferences being held

Friday, December 18 - Last day of in-person classes for hybrid students.

Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday, December 21/22/23 - ALL classes remote.

Thursday, December 24 - Friday, January 1 - December vacation

Monday January 4 through Friday, January 8: Classes resume; ALL classes remote

Monday, January 11: In-person instruction for hybrid students resumes

School Picture Retakes Dec. 14 & 15

School Picture Retakes will be on Monday, Dec. 14 for cohort A and Tuesday, Dec. 15 for cohort B. 

RLA students may come in on Monday afternoon from 2:30-5:30. Please see this memo for more RLA information.

Retakes are for any students who were absent; those who didn't like their pictures can also do the retake. Bring the previous packet to the photographer. 

Online orders are preferred but you may get an envelope from the office to order with a printed form.

See this flyer for more information or go to mylifetouch.com and use the picture day ID EVT6ZVVWX

Free Virtual Field Trip Opportunity

While students are home on Friday enjoying a day off, they can join Change is Simple for their first LIVE virtual field trip on Friday, 12/11 at 10:00 AM. They will be taking students to Wellfleet, Mass. to learn about the history of the area, the diverse ecosystems, and about an amazing oyster farm, the Old Wharf Oyster Company.

This is recommended for students in grades 2-8 and is free for all Beverly Public School students. It will include both the virtual field trip and a live Q&A. 

Global Apps Be Brave Board

The Global Apps Be Brave Board has been updated with lots of great options for students to explore relating to art, music & drama, library, STEM, and wellness. It is updates each Wednesday morning so there are brand-new activities for our weekly all-remote learning day.

Postcrossing Cards Received from Belgium, Germany, and Taiwan

In the past week we've received Postcrossing cards from Belgium, Germany and Taiwan!

You can see these cards and more at the BMS Postcrossing blog.

Contact Ms. Woznick for more information about Postcrossing at awoznick@beverlyschools.org.

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Virtual Yearbook Meeting Today

 Do you like photography? How about graphic design? Have an interest in photo editing and layout? Want to lend a hand in creating this year's BMS yearbook? If you answered YES! to any of these questions, please come to our first virtual meeting today, Tuesday, December 8th at 3:00 pm to find out more information about the yearbook club. 

Join our Google Classroom page here if you'd like to be invited to the meeting (code: qf3un6d).

Book Shop Fundraiser Ends Tomorrow!

The Book Shop of Beverly Farms is hosting an online Book Fair in conjunction with the Beverly High School National Honor Society, so kids and and their families can get some hand-selected books for the holiday season, with an eye toward encouraging reading and the best new works out this fall. 

Even better, 20% of all sales from the Book Fair will go straight to buy books for the Beverly School libraries at deep discounts -- just put "Beverly Book Fair" in the Notes field at checkout. 

The fair will runs from Thursday, November 19 through Wednesday, December 9. There are different delivery options, including pickup at the store and delivery here at BMS, along with shipping.

They have preselected some great titles for you, but you can also shop in person, and tell them at checkout that you'd like to be part of the Beverly Book Fair to send 20% to purchasing books for the school libraries.

See this page for suggested titles and book fair details or call the Book Shop from 10 - 4 on weekdays at 978-927-2122.

Monday, December 7, 2020

Book Shop Fundraiser Ends Wednesday

The Book Shop of Beverly Farms is hosting an online Book Fair in conjunction with the Beverly High School National Honor Society, so kids and and their families can get some hand-selected books for the holiday season, with an eye toward encouraging reading and the best new works out this fall. 

Even better, 20% of all sales from the Book Fair will go straight to buy books for the Beverly School libraries at deep discounts -- just put "Beverly Book Fair" in the Notes field at checkout. 

The fair runs from November 19 through December 9. There are different delivery options, including pickup at the store and delivery here at BMS, along with shipping.

They have preselected some great titles for you, but you can also shop in person, and tell them at checkout that you'd like to be part of the Beverly Book Fair to send 20% to purchasing books for the school libraries.

See this page for suggested titles and book fair details or call the Book Shop from 10 - 4 on weekdays at 978-927-2122.

Virtual Yearbook Meeting Tomorrow

 Do you like photography? How about graphic design? Have an interest in photo editing and layout? Want to lend a hand in creating this year's BMS yearbook? If you answered YES! to any of these questions, please come to our first virtual meeting on Tuesday, December 8th at 3:00 pm to find out more information about the yearbook club. 

Join our Google Classroom page here if you'd like to be invited to the meeting (code: qf3un6d).

December/January Dates To Be Aware Of

 Please be aware of these upcoming dates in our school calendar:

Thursday, December 10 - No virtual classes after 1:00 - Parent-teacher conferences being held

Friday, December 11 - No school for students - Parent-teacher conferences being held

Friday, December 18 - Last day of in-person classes for hybrid students.

Monday, December 21 - Wednesday, December 23 - ALL classes remote.

Thursday, December 24 - Friday, January 1 - December vacation

Monday January 4 - Friday, January 8: Remote instruction for all

Monday, January 11: In-person instruction for hybrid students resumes

Saturday, December 5, 2020

Parent Conferences Next Week

We will be conducting virtual parent teacher conferences next week. You should have received an invitation from your student's team by yesterday (Friday) afternoon.

Time slots for conferences will be offered on Thursday, December 10 and Friday, December 11. 

Students will be dismissed on Thursday at 1:00 as usual. There will not be virtual classes in the afternoon. On Friday, December 11th there will be no school.



Friday, December 4, 2020

Survey for BPS In-Person (Hybrid) Parents/Guardians

The district is committed to collecting feedback from families about your experience in the hybrid model this fall. We'd like to know how learning has been going for your child and family so that we can evaluate the strengths of our program and any areas that could use improvement. Please review the link below- your opinions and thoughts are important! 

As we know that each child's experience may be different, we would ask you to complete a separate response for each child. In order to ensure the most accurate data possible, please complete the survey for each child only one time. Thank you!

Friday Message from the Superintendent

A message from the superintendent went out to families late Friday afternoon and is replicated here for your reference:

Good Afternoon to all members of the Beverly School Community,

I am reaching out to you today with an update from the district. First, let me thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools safe. Our student’s vigilance in complying with the safety measures we have implemented, namely wearing of face coverings, distancing, adhering to the cohort model, and most importantly, self-monitoring of symptoms, has allowed our schools to remain open for in-person instruction for students grades PK -12. Whether your child attends our schools in the hybrid model (a combination of in-person and synchronous learning which is slightly different at each level) or is a member of our Remote Learning Academy, our students have benefitted from uninterrupted, consistent instruction from our amazing teachers and staff! Throughout the fall, our strategy has been to plan for every eventuality, prepare for different scenarios, and utilize a variety of teaching modalities to provide the opportunity to access learning that is meaningful and addresses academics, social and emotional needs and the well-being of all our students. We believe that the proactive approach to planning ahead has contributed to our success in keeping our kids in school and to the safety of our students and staff. To date, though we have experienced isolated positive cases of COVID-19, there has been no evidence of community spread in our school community. This is a testament to the work of our administrators, all our staff, and to you, our families, working together to put the safety and well-being of our students first.

To that end, I am writing today to let you know that in planning ahead for the winter break, we will have our last in-person day for all students on Friday, December 18th. Students will attend classes remotely on December 21,22, and 23. Additionally, we will remain in remote instruction for the first week of January (Jan. 4 - 8). We will return to in-person instruction on Monday, January 11th. Please note that all of our remote learning days are required and as such attendance is mandatory. We believe that this schedule will allow our families and staff to take the necessary precautions to return in-person and resume our instruction in the safest way possible. We also feel that making this decision early will allow the appropriate notice for you to make the necessary arrangements for your family. We are working with local child care providers and letting them know of our plans. If you are registered in one of the child care programs, you will hear directly from them regarding availability for care during our remote period.

Finally, I want to let you know that we continue to update our website with important information for families regarding COVID-19 and the schools. We are maintaining a district dashboard that documents cases. We have shifted our communication regarding positive cases to eliminate the broader general Not a Close Contact but have included a copy of the letter on our website for your reference. We will continue to notify all school community members if an individual within their cohort (class, team, neighborhood) reports an active positive case and has been present in the school within the past seven (7) days. We hope that this will reduce some of the confusion regarding multiple notifications. You may also reach out with any questions to our nursing staff at covidquestions@beverlyschools.org

Once again, I want to thank you for your partnership in educating our students. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.

Sincerely,
Sue Charochak, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

Virtual Yearbook Club

 Do you like photography? How about graphic design? Have an interest in photo editing and layout? Want to lend a hand in creating this year's BMS yearbook? If you answered YES! to any of these questions, please come to our first virtual meeting on Tuesday, December 8th at 3:00 pm to find out more information about the yearbook club. 

Join our Google Classroom page here if you'd like to be invited to the meeting (code: qf3un6d).

BMS Staff in the News!

A couple of our outstanding Beverly Middle School staff are local media stars! Check out this recent news coverage about Jill McGinnity, who teaches 6th grade humanities, and one of our fabulous art teachers, Alina Zalucki.

Free Hits high school field hockey column: Danvers' McGinnity calls it a coaching career - Salem News, Dec 2, 2020

Revere Artist Colors the City (video) - NBC Boston, Dec. 3, 2020


Thursday, December 3, 2020

Virtual Yearbook Club

Do you like photography? How about graphic design? Have an interest in photo editing and layout? Want to lend a hand in creating this year's BMS yearbook? If you answered YES! to any of these questions, please come to our first virtual meeting on Tuesday, December 8th at 3:00 pm to find out more information about the yearbook club. 

Join our Google Classroom page here if you'd like to be invited to the meeting (code: qf3un6d).

Holiday Drive for COA Ends Tomorrow

We have heard that our Beverly Council on Aging needs help to create Holiday Care Packages for our elderly Beverly residents. 

Since BMS keeps demonstrating how we can have a BIG impact for good- let’s work together to create Happy Holidays for our neighbors? Here are the items they need: 
  • Flameless candles 
  • Colored pencils/crayons 
  • New non-slip bottom socks 
  • Hats/Scarves/Gloves (newly purchased only) 
  • Calendars 
  • Activity books (word search, sudoku, crossword, etc.) 
  • Lip Balm 
  • Hot chocolate/tea bags (individual boxes) 
  • Individual cans of low sodium soups 
  • Candy/Snacks (sugar-free options) 
  • Hand-written letters/cards 
  • Puzzles 
  • Adult coloring books 
Please bring all items to donate the BMS Front Lobby during the week of 11/30-12/4.

Last Week: Book Shop Fundraiser

The Book Shop of Beverly Farms is hosting an online Book Fair in conjunction with the Beverly High School National Honor Society, so kids and and their families can get some hand-selected books for the holiday season, with an eye toward encouraging reading and the best new works out this fall. 

Even better, 20% of all sales from the Book Fair will go straight to buy books for the Beverly School libraries at deep discounts -- just put "Beverly Book Fair" in the Notes field at checkout. 

The fair will run from November 19 through December 9. There are different delivery options, including pickup at the store and delivery here at BMS, along with shipping.

They have preselected some great titles for you, but you can also shop in person, and tell them at checkout that you'd like to be part of the Beverly Book Fair to send 20% to purchasing books for the school libraries.

See this page for suggested titles and book fair details or call the Book Shop from 10 - 4 on weekdays at 978-927-2122.

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Holiday Drive for Council on Aging

 We have heard that our Beverly Council on Aging needs help to create Holiday Care Packages for our elderly Beverly residents. 

Since BMS keeps demonstrating how we can have a BIG impact for good- let’s work together to create Happy Holidays for our neighbors? Here are the items they need: 
  • Flameless candles 
  • Colored pencils/crayons 
  • New non-slip bottom socks 
  • Hats/Scarves/Gloves (newly purchased only) 
  • Calendars 
  • Activity books (word search, sudoku, crossword, etc.) 
  • Lip Balm 
  • Hot chocolate/tea bags (individual boxes) 
  • Individual cans of low sodium soups 
  • Candy/Snacks (sugar-free options) 
  • Hand-written letters/cards 
  • Puzzles 
  • Adult coloring books 
Please bring all items to donate the BMS Front Lobby during the week of 11/30-12/4.

Monday, November 30, 2020

Band & Chorus Virtual on Tuesday

 Both Band and Chorus will be virtual on Tuesday afternoon, December 1.

The Band schedule for Google Meets is as follows. Students should check emails or Google Classroom for their meet links.

  • 1:30 - 5th Grade Flutes, Clarinets, Saxophones 
  • 1:30 - 6th Grade Flutes, Clarinets, Saxophones 
  • 2:00 - 5th Grade Trumpets, Trombones, French Horns, Baritones 
  • 2:00 - 6th Grade Trumpets, Trombones, French Horns, Baritones 
  • 2:30 - 5th Grade Percussion 
  • 2:30 - 6th Grade Percussion 

Have a great day, see you this afternoon!

Holiday Drive for COA

We have heard that our Beverly Council on Aging needs help to create Holiday Care Packages for our elderly Beverly residents. 

Since BMS keeps demonstrating how we can have a BIG impact for good- let’s work together to create Happy Holidays for our neighbors? Here are the items they need: 
  • Flameless candles 
  • Colored pencils/crayons 
  • New non-slip bottom socks 
  • Hats/Scarves/Gloves (newly purchased only) 
  • Calendars 
  • Activity books (word search, sudoku, crossword, etc.) 
  • Lip Balm 
  • Hot chocolate/tea bags (individual boxes) 
  • Individual cans of low sodium soups 
  • Candy/Snacks (sugar-free options) 
  • Hand-written letters/cards 
  • Puzzles 
  • Adult coloring books 
Please bring all items to donate the BMS Front Lobby during the week of 11/30-12/4.

Gr 8 - Essex Tech Virtual Q&A Monday Night at 6

 The Essex Tech Virtual Open House is now open and will remain available on their website for students and families to view.

There is a Virtual Q&A sessions scheduled for Monday, November 30, 2020 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - here is the Zoom Link.

Book Shop Fundraiser Through 12/9

The Book Shop of Beverly Farms is hosting an online Book Fair in conjunction with the Beverly High School National Honor Society, so kids and and their families can get some hand-selected books for the holiday season, with an eye toward encouraging reading and the best new works out this fall. 

Even better, 20% of all sales from the Book Fair will go straight to buy books for the Beverly School libraries at deep discounts -- just put "Beverly Book Fair" in the Notes field at checkout. 

The fair will run from November 19 through December 9. There are different delivery options, including pickup at the store and delivery here at BMS, along with shipping.

They have preselected some great titles for you, but you can also shop in person, and tell them at checkout that you'd like to be part of the Beverly Book Fair to send 20% to purchasing books for the school libraries.

See this page for suggested titles and book fair details or call the Book Shop from 10 - 4 on weekdays at 978-927-2122.

Sunday, November 29, 2020

Monday - Virtual Band Practice

Due to the high chance of precipitation on Monday afternoon, band practice is going virtual for Cohort A (Monday the 30th).

Here is the schedule for today's band rehearsals! Please remember that we do take attendance for these like we do for in-person band. This is the same as last week's schedule and the links are the same too and have been emailed to you.
  • 1:30 - 5th Grade Flutes, Clarinets, Saxophones 
  • 1:30 - 6th Grade Flutes, Clarinets, Saxophones
  • 2:00 - 5th Grade Trumpets, Trombones, French Horns, Baritones
  • 2:00 - 6th Grade Trumpets, Trombones, French Horns, Baritones 
  • 2:30 - 5th Grade Percussion 
  • 2:30 - 6th Grade Percussion 
We're keeping an eye on the weather forecast - the rain may clear in time to have band practice outside on Tuesday, and it's set to be fairly warm. We will keep you posted and let you know by end of day on Monday so you can plan accordingly.

Postcards to & from around the world

Belarus
Card from Minsk, Belarus
We've recently received several Postcrossing cards from Slovenia, Belarus, England and Switzerland! We have also sent cards to China, India, and Canada. And one of our cards, to Spain, was received last week.

You can see our cards on the BMS Postcrossing blog - and they are also on display in the lobby at school, in the library windows.

For more information about Postcrossing or how you can participate, contact Ms. Woznick at awoznick@ beverlyschools.org.

Our BMS Postcrossing account is supported by the BMS PTO, who have supplied funds for stamps and cards. Thank you!

Essex Tech Virtual Open House and Q&A Tomorrow

The Essex Tech Virtual Open House is now open and will remain available on their website for students and families to view.

There is a Virtual Q&A sessions scheduled for Monday, November 30, 2020 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - here is the Zoom Link.

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Letter to Families about Holiday Travel

Dear BMS Families,

With Thanksgiving upon us, I wanted to take the opportunity to reshare the travel guidance sent by Dr. Charochak last week. As you know, the Governor’s Order lays out specific guidelines for travel, which are updated regularly. Here is the most updated information:

If a family travels out of state, they are required to quarantine for 14 days from their return - OR - provide a negative PCR test 72 hours within their return to Massachusetts. (Please note that we have aligned our guidance for our families to the Governor’s travel order #55. Children under 10 do not need a test as long as their parent/guardian has a negative test.)

The ONLY low-risk states that would avoid these requirements are: Vermont & Hawaii. All other New England states are considered high-risk at this time. Here’s a link to the current map.

The district is committed to continually update travel guidance based on new information learned in alignment with the Department of Public Health (DPH).

If you are planning to travel over the holiday, please let us know so that we can plan accordingly for your child while they are absent and your family follows the guidance.

We understand and empathize with how challenging this is, particularly at the holidays, but want to be sure that we are doing our best to keep all of our students’ and families’ safety our main priority. We thank you for your patience, flexibility, and your cooperation. We are all in this together!

Thanksgiving Activity: Interview Family Members

We hope you all enjoy your (likely, smaller and cozier than usual) Thanksgiving holiday gatherings this weekend. A great activity, whether you are with your family in person or connecting with them by phone or video call, is to interview each other to uncover family stories. 

The nonprofit organization StoryCorps is a fantastic resource and encourages you to participate in #TheGreatThanksgivingListen, "a national movement that empowers young people—and people of all ages—to create an oral history of the contemporary United States by recording an interview with an elder, mentor, friend, or someone they admire."

StoryCorps has an app you can use for in-person interviews with built-in questions to choose from and the ability to upload those interviews to the Library of Congress. There is also an online component, StoryCorps Connect, which allows you to record interviews that are conducted online from separate locations.

You don't need technology to have these conversations -- all you really need are insightful questions, and StoryCorps has them! We encourage adults to interview their children, as well as children to interview their elders. 

2020 may sometimes feel like a year to forget -- but in the future we will look back and want to remember what we were doing and feeling. StoryCorps interviews are a great way to do it! 

Information from the BMS Nurses

The Beverly Middle School nurses want to help you keep your family healthy and safe this holiday season! They have some reminders and resources for you about:

  • Flu Vaccinations
  • Safe(r) Thanksgiving
  • Travel Quarantine Regulations
  • COVID-19 Testing

Weekend Meal Distribution Today Until 12:30

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday this week, Food Services will be distributing weekend meals from Beverly High School today, Wednesday 11/25. 

Extended pick up times for today only are from 10:30a-12:30p. Food Services will be distributing packages with 4 breakfasts and 4 lunches. 

Please reach out with any questions or concerns at 978-921-6132 x 11129.

Holiday Weekend Schedule Reminders

 On Wednesday, November 25, BMS students will have their regular Wednesday online meetings and activities up until 12:15 pm. All meetings and scheduled instruction will conclude at 12:15 for the Thanksgiving holiday. (Note that this is a change from the previously announced 1:00 time.)

There is no school on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26 or on Friday, November 27. All buildings will be closed.

Book Shop Fundraiser

 The Book Shop of Beverly Farms is hosting an online Book Fair in conjunction with the Beverly High School National Honor Society, so kids and and their families can get some hand-selected books for the holiday season, with an eye toward encouraging reading and the best new works out this fall. 

Even better, 20% of all sales from the Book Fair will go straight to buy books for the Beverly School libraries at deep discounts -- just put "Beverly Book Fair" in the Notes field at checkout. 

The fair will run from November 19 through December 9. There are different delivery options, including pickup at the store and delivery here at BMS, along with shipping.

They have preselected some great titles for you, but you can also shop in person, and tell them at checkout that you'd like to be part of the Beverly Book Fair to send 20% to purchasing books for the school libraries.

See this page for suggested titles and book fair details or call the Book Shop from 10 - 4 on weekdays at 978-927-2122.

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule Reminders

On Wednesday, November 25, BMS students will have their regular Wednesday online meetings and activities up until 12:15 pm. All meetings and scheduled instruction will conclude at 12:15 for the Thanksgiving holiday. (Note that this is a change from the previously announced 1:00 time.)

There is no school on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26 or on Friday, November 27. All buildings will be closed.

Band is Virtual Tuesday

Please log into your Google Meet at your appointed rehearsal time between 1:30 and 2:30. Attendance is taken!

Monday, November 23, 2020

Weekend Meal Distribution Wednesday

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday this week, Food Services will be distributing weekend meals from Beverly High School on Wednesday 11/25. They have extended pick up times for that day only to 10:30a-12:30p. They will be distributing packages with 4 breakfasts and 4 lunches. 

Please reach out with any questions or concerns at 978-921-6132 x 11129.

Essex Tech Virtual Open House

The Essex Tech Virtual Open House is now open and will remain available on their website for students and families to view.

There are two Virtual Q&A sessions scheduled:
  • Monday, November 23, 2020 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Zoom Link
OR
  • Monday, November 30, 2020 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Zoom Link

Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

On Wednesday, November 25, BMS students will have their regular Wednesday online meetings and activities up until 12:15 pm. All meetings and scheduled instruction will conclude at 12:15 for the Thanksgiving holiday. (Note that this is a change from the previously announced 1:00 time.)

There is no school on Thursday, November 26 or Friday, November 27. All buildings will be closed.

Reminders and Resources from Our Nursing Staff

 The Beverly Middle School nurses want to help you keep your family healthy and safe this holiday season! They have some reminders and resources for you about:

  • Flu Vaccinations
  • Safe(r) Thanksgiving
  • Travel Quarantine Regulations
  • COVID-19 Testing

Book Shop Fundraiser Through 12/9

The Book Shop of Beverly Farms is hosting an online Book Fair in conjunction with the Beverly High School National Honor Society, so kids and and their families can get some hand-selected books for the holiday season, with an eye toward encouraging reading and the best new works out this fall. 

Even better, 20% of all sales from the Book Fair will go straight to buy books for the Beverly School libraries at deep discounts -- just put "Beverly Book Fair" in the Notes field at checkout. 

The fair will run from November 19 through December 9. There are different delivery options, including pickup at the store and delivery here at BMS, along with shipping.

They have preselected some great titles for you, but you can also shop in person, and tell them at checkout that you'd like to be part of the Beverly Book Fair to send 20% to purchasing books for the school libraries.

See this page for suggested titles and book fair details or call the Book Shop from 10 - 4 on weekdays at 978-927-2122.

Sunday, November 22, 2020

BPL Bookmobile at BMS Tomorrow

The Beverly Public Library Bookmobile stops at BMS on Monday, November 23. If your child has any public library books to return they can bring them in on this day and put them in the library return box in the school lobby and Ms. Woznick will get them to the bookmobile. If you contacted the bookmobile librarian Katie Marsh in advance to ask for a delivery at school, Ms. Woznick can pick it up and deliver it to your student's classroom.

You can also check the bookmobile schedule to see when it's in your neighborhood! Click the schedule link on this page.

Friday, November 20, 2020

A Message from the Superintendent

Friday's message from Superintendent Sue Charochak is replicated below for your reference.

I am writing to share a reminder for all families regarding our travel guidance as well as a reminder of the Governor’s Order of Nov. 6, 2020 with new regulations on both public and private gatherings. This year it is hard to balance our desire to celebrate the holidays with loved ones and the growing risk of COVID-19 infection. Travel or gathering does increase your chance of getting and spreading COVID-19, so we are asking families to think about how they can make their holiday plans safer. As the virus continues to spread throughout the country, we encourage families to make safe choices about travel and gathering this holiday season.

Effective August 1, 2020, Governor Baker issued an Order outlining restrictions on travel for people coming into Massachusetts, including Massachusetts residents returning to Massachusetts. In accordance with these guidelines, the City of Beverly and the Beverly Public Schools have issued the following out of state travel notification.

The travel policy requires those who travel out of state to follow the necessary quarantine procedures. You will need to remain quarantined for 
  • at least 14 days from the date of your return to Massachusetts; or
  • or if the individual has received a negative result from a DPH approved (PCR) COVID-19 test result that has been administered after 72-hours following their arrival in Massachusetts. (Please note that the time of 72 hours following return to Massachusetts is a local municipal order for city employees and differs slightly from the State DPH guidance.
Individuals can avoid the 14 day quarantine requirement if they are coming from a designated lower risk state as outlined by the Order. The list of lower risk states is regularly updated and can be found here. Students who travel out of state must comply with these regulations before returning to school.

Further, effective on November 6, 2020, Governor Baker has implemented new restrictions on gatherings both in public places and in private homes. The revised Order can be found here. Of note, this Order limits private gatherings indoors to no more than 10 people and gatherings outdoors to no more than 25 people. The Order also requires social distancing and face coverings at all gatherings that include individuals outside the household.

While I understand how challenging this COVID-19 pandemic has been and the desire to spend time with family and friends, we all must work together to limit the spread of COVID-19. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation and for your continued partnership as we work together to navigate the challenges of COVID-19.

Sue Charochak, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

A Message from the Principal

Dear BMS Families,

As we approach the end of the trimester, we are asking those of you who are looking to make a change from RLA to Hybrid or from Hybrid to RLA, please contact your assistant principal

Please understand that if you choose to make a change, your student will need to change the present team they are attached to.

Thank you,
Lisa Oliver
BMS Principal

Gr 8 - Essex Tech Info

Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School will premiere a Virtual Open House tomorrow, Saturday, November 21, 2020. There will be a series of videos about Essex North Shore and an interactive virtual tour of the school building. 

In the meantime, you can, read more about their programs and offerings at the Essex Tech website.

Book Donation Event at BPL Tomorrow

 The Friends of the Beverly Public Library wants your books! 

Weather permitting, the Friends will be outside at the main library, Winter Street entrance, to collect book donations on Saturday, November 21, from 10 AM – 3 PM.
  • Up to 2 clean boxes/bags of books per household.
  • Books must be in new or very good condition. For the safety of our staff and library collections, damaged books, including visible warping or mold, will not be accepted.
  • Will accept: Paperbacks & hardcovers, fiction & nonfiction, for readers of all ages, plus DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, and vinyl records.
  • Cannot accept magazines, textbooks, condensed books, or VHS tapes.
  • Please wear a mask and observe social distancing during your drop off.
This is a one-time book donation collection event. After the event, the library will temporarily re-suspend collection of book donations. All donated books and media will be sold by the Friends of the Beverly Public Library to support library programs.

If you have any additional questions, please contact the library at 978-921-6062.

Band is Virtual on Friday

Band meetings are being held virtually today, Friday, November 20. Band students should leave the building at 1:00.

Reminders & Resources from BMS Nurses

The Beverly Middle School nurses want to help you keep your family healthy and safe this holiday season! They have some reminders and resources for you about:

  • Flu Vaccinations
  • Safe(r) Thanksgiving
  • Travel Quarantine Regulations
  • COVID-19 Testing

Online Book Fair Kicks Off

The Book Shop of Beverly Farms is hosting an online Book Fair in conjunction with the Beverly High School National Honor Society, so kids and and their families can get some hand-selected books for the holiday season, with an eye toward encouraging reading and the best new works out this fall. 

Even better, 20% of all sales from the Book Fair will go straight to buy books for the Beverly School libraries at deep discounts -- just put "Beverly Book Fair" in the Notes field at checkout. 

The fair runs from Thursday, November 19 through Wednesday, December 9. There are different delivery options, including pickup at the store and delivery here at BMS, along with shipping.

They have preselected some great titles for you, but you can also shop in person, and tell them at checkout that you'd like to be part of the Beverly Book Fair to send 20% to purchasing books for the school libraries.

See this page for suggested titles and book fair details or call the Book Shop from 10 - 4 on weekdays at 978-927-2122.

Thursday, November 19, 2020

Book Shop Fundraiser for BPS Libraries

The Book Shop of Beverly Farms is hosting an online Book Fair in conjunction with the Beverly High School National Honor Society, so kids and and their families can get some hand-selected books for the holiday season, with an eye toward encouraging reading and the best new works out this fall. 

Even better, 20% of all sales from the Book Fair will go straight to buy books for the Beverly School libraries at deep discounts -- just put "Beverly Book Fair" in the Notes field at checkout.

The fair will run from November 19 through December 9. There are different delivery options, including pickup at the store and delivery here at BMS, along with shipping.

They have preselected some great titles for you, but you can also shop in person, and tell them at checkout that you'd like to be part of the Beverly Book Fair to send 20% to purchasing books for the school libraries.

See this page for suggested titles and book fair details or call the Book Shop from 10 - 4 on weekdays at 978-927-2122.

Boys Travel Basketball Tryouts Monday Evening

Boys travel basketball tryouts for 4th, 5th, & 6th grade teams will be held at the Beverly YMCA Teen Center on Monday Nov 23rd. Registration is at 5:45PM registration and tryouts from 6 to 7PM

  • 8 game season plus playoffs 
  • each team will consist of 10 players 
  • most games played on Sundays at Teen Center
  • tryouts run by Beverly High Varsity Basketball Coach Matt Karakoudas

RESERVE YOUR SPOT ON SIGN UP GENIUS
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BPL Bookmobile Stops at BMS on Monday

The Beverly Public Library Bookmobile stops at BMS on Monday, November 23. If your child has any public library books to return they can bring them in on this day and put them in the library return box in the school lobby and Ms. Woznick will get them to the bookmobile. You can also contact the bookmobile librarian Katie Marsh at kmarsh@noblenet.org or 978-921-6062 x2115 to ask for a delivery at school; Ms. Woznick can pick it up and deliver it to your student's classroom.

You can also check the bookmobile schedule to see when it's in your neighborhood! Click the schedule link on this page.

Band Meetings Virtual Thursday/Friday

Band meetings will be held virtually on Thursday, November 19, and Friday, November 20. Band students should leave the building at 1:00.

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Updated Wed 11/25 Schedule

On Wednesday, November 25, BMS students will have their regular Wednesday online meetings and activities up until 12:15 pm. All meetings and scheduled instruction will conclude at 12:15 for the Thanksgiving holiday. (Note that this is a change from the previously announced 1:00 time.)

There are no classes - online or in person - on Thursday, November 26 or Friday, November 27 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Curriculum Night - Global Apps Presentation

We had a fantastic turnout for our Global Apps presentation during Curriculum Night! Unfortunately, it did mean we hit our meeting limit and some were not able to get in. We know other interested families could not attend due to conflicts. That's OK though because we are providing both the video of the meeting and the presentation for you to view at your own pace! Please contact the GA teachers directly by email if you have questions about any of the information. 



Pajama Day on Thursday

This Tuesday 11/17 (B cohort) and Thursday 11/19 (A cohort) are Pajama Days! Wear your PJs to school and pay $1 or more to raise money for Riley Rocks Memorial Foundation!

Please remember that school rules about appropriate dress still apply. Slippers are allowed but must have rubber soles for safety!


Prairie Lotus Book Discussion at 11:45 Wednesday

 Ms. Woznick finished reading aloud the book Prairie Lotus last week, by Newbery Award-winning author Linda Sue Park. 

Anyone who has been reading or listening along with the group or on their own is invited to come to a book discussion session on Wed., Nov. 18 at 11:45 am. The link is posted in the Google Classroom.

You can still access the read-aloud in the Google Classroom until the end of November. To get the code or for more information, contact the BMS librarian, Ms. Woznick at awoznick@beverlyschools.org.

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Reminders & Resources from BMS Nurses

The Beverly Middle School nurses want to help you keep your family healthy and safe this holiday season! They have some reminders and resources for you about:

  • Flu Vaccinations
  • Safe(r) Thanksgiving
  • Travel Quarantine Regulations
  • COVID-19 Testing

Chorus Cancelled Tuesday

 Chorus is cancelled today (Tuesday 11/17).

Curriculum Night Tonight

 Curriculum night is Tuesday, November 17th. Our global app teachers will be presenting together from 5:15- 6:00. To participate in this presentation you may use this link: https://meet.google.com/ibz-fsre-zue

(please note the link posted yesterday contained an error - this one is correct!)

Team teachers will send you a direct link to participate in their team presentations. The presentations are 45 minutes long and will run from 6:00 - 6:45.

Monday, November 16, 2020

Six Word Memoirs of 2020

Tell your pandemic story in six words. The Beverly Public Library want to preserve Beverly’s collective experience of 2020, a most unusual year. Add to Beverly’s pandemic stories by submitting yours. The BPL will submit entries to the Six-Word Memoirs website (with permission) and add them to their local history collection. This is open to any and all!

Submit entries by Monday, November 30.

See what the 8 Hale Students came up with! 
Watch the slide show below or click here to see it in Google Slides

Thansgiving Holiday Schedule

On Wednesday, November 25, BMS students will have their regular Wednesday online meetings and activities up until 1:00 pm. All meetings and scheduled instruction will conclude at 1:00 for the Thanksgiving holiday. 

There is no school on Thursday, November 26 or Friday, November 27. All buildings will be closed.

Gr 8 - Essex Tech

Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School will premiere a Virtual Open House on Saturday, November 21, 2020. There will be a series of videos about Essex North Shore and an interactive virtual tour of the school building. 

In the meantime, you can read more about the open house and find out about their programs and offerings.

Curriculum Night Tomorrow

Curriculum night is Tuesday, November 17th. Our global app teachers will be presenting together from 5:15- 6:00. To participate in this presentation you may use this link: http://https://meet.google.com/ibz-fsre-zue

Classroom teachers will send you a direct link to participate in their team presentations. The presentations are 45 minutes long and will run from 6:00 - 6:45.

Pajama Days Tu/Th

This Tuesday (B cohort) and Thursday (A cohort) will be Pajama Days! Wear your PJs to school and pay $1 or more to raise money for Riley Rocks Memorial Foundation!

Please remember that school rules about appropriate dress still apply. Slippers are allowed but must have rubber soles for safety!


Boys Travel Basketball Tryouts 11/23

Boys travel basketball tryouts for 4th, 5th, & 6th grade teams will be held at the Beverly YMCA Teen Center on Monday Nov 23rd. Registration is at 5:45PM registration and tryouts from 6 to 7PM
  • 8 game season plus playoffs 
  • each team will consist of 10 players 
  • most games played on Sundays at Teen Center
  • tryouts run by Beverly High Varsity Basketball Coach Matt Karakoudas

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Sending and Receiving Postcards Worldwide


BMS Librarian Ms. Woznick set up a Postcrossing school account. You can see cards we have sent and received so far on our Postcrossing blog. Students who would like to be involved in this can email Ms. Woznick at awoznick@beverlyschools.org to be invited to a Google Classroom where you get first look at incoming cards and an opportunity to write outgoing cards. Thanks to the BMS PTO for support of this cross-cultural exchange program!

BPL Bookmobile Stops at BMS Tomorrow

The Beverly Public Library Bookmobile stops at BMS on Tuesday, November 17 and Monday, November 23. If your child has any public library books to return they can bring them in on this day and put them in the library return box in the school lobby and Ms. Woznick will get them to the bookmobile. You can also contact the bookmobile librarian Katie Marsh at kmarsh@noblenet.org or 978-921-6062 x2115 to ask for a delivery at school; Ms. Woznick can pick it up and deliver it to your student's classroom.

You can also check the bookmobile schedule to see when it's in your neighborhood! Click the schedule link on this page.

Got Books? The BPL Wants Some!

The Friends of the Beverly Public Library wants your books! 

Weather permitting, the Friends will be outside at the main library, Winter Street entrance, to collect book donations on Saturday, November 21, from 10 AM – 3 PM.
  • Up to 2 clean boxes/bags of books per household.
  • Books must be in new or very good condition. For the safety of our staff and library collections, damaged books, including visible warping or mold, will not be accepted.
  • Will accept: Paperbacks & hardcovers, fiction & nonfiction, for readers of all ages, plus DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, and vinyl records.
  • Cannot accept magazines, textbooks, condensed books, or VHS tapes.
  • Please wear a mask and observe social distancing during your drop off.
This is a one-time book donation collection event. After the event, the library will temporarily re-suspend collection of book donations. All donated books and media will be sold by the Friends of the Beverly Public Library to support library programs.

If you have any additional questions, please contact the library at 978-921-6062.

Sunday, November 15, 2020

Book Suggestions from Ms. Woznick

BMS Librarian Ms. Woznick is starting a series of recommended books that can be accessed through a variety of means. Today's books are all avaialable using the Hoopla app (which students can download from Self Service on their school iPads) and set up with a Beverly Public Library card. Go here for a tutorial about how to use Hoopla.

Friday, November 13, 2020

Band is Virtual Today

Due to the inclement weather, band will be virtual only today (Friday)

Math Team Finds Success

The BMS math team had a great start to their year with a 100 points in meet 1. They had a solid mystery round to start and finished with a great algebra round of 26 points. The team round was strong, led by the team captain Joshua Sidmore, they ended the meet with 20 points. There were some great contributions from new 8th grade members and top scores by returning members Nick Jacobsen in 7th grade and Madeleine Young in 8th grade.