Thursday, June 11, 2020

Grade 8 Information

A letter from Mrs. Pasquarelli went out recently to grade 8 students and families. It contains important information about upcoming ceremonies and celebrations including class t-shirts and lawn signs. It also has information about items that students are expected to return and pick up on Thursday, June 18. In addition, it has information about Boston trip refunds, information for students who plan to move or transfer outside of the district, and BHS laptop program registration.

Book of the Day: War at the Snow White Motel

War at the Snow White Motel and Other Stories by Tim Wynne-Jones

Description From Hoopla: "In this collection of six brand-new short stories and three that have been previously published, Tim Wynne-Jones brilliantly captures pivotal moments small and large as these characters fight for understanding, courage and a better future. In 'War at the Snow White Motel,' Rex and his family are vacationing in Vermont. A thoughtless act launches him into war with an older teenager at their motel, but a much bigger conflict - the Vietnam War - looms large on the horizon. In other stories, Ant wants to join the #FridaysForFuture movement - and impressing the new girl at school is only one good reason why. Joseph and Danny are determined to right an old wrong, no matter the consequences. Michel takes a road trip to spot a rare bird, and along the way learns what his father is really afraid of. Robin has to battle her anxiety when her great-grandfather sends her in search of an old stuffed toy with a storied past. Walker is home for the summer, in time to help his little sister expose a local company's dubious environmental practices. A boy can't figure out why the class bully won't leave him alone - it's not anything he could have foreseen."

BMS Librarian Ms. Woznick is recommending a book a day! All Books of the Day are available online. You can get Love, Life and the List as an ebook from Hoopla if you have a Beverly Public Library Card. Want a physical book? Check with Copper Dog Books or the Book Shop of Beverly Farms.

Make sure you sign up for #BeverlyKeepsReading and help us get to 5,000 books read! Prize drawings are held each Friday through June 19.

Request a Free Book!

BMS Librarian Ms. Woznick has dozens of great used books from her giveaway bins and would love to get them into the hands of kids to read and enjoy this summer!

You can request a free book (1 per week):
  1. Please see the list of giveaway books online - if you see one that looks good to you, then
  2. fill out this form to request it.
You can pick the book up at Beverly High School on Tuesday or Friday morning, the same times that food is available for pickup. A confirmation email will be sent you to about the day it will be available for contactless pickup. Books will be put into in a plain paper bag with your name on it and placed in the vestibule outside the cafeteria. If you are unable to get to the high school to pick it up, you will have an option to provide your address so it can be delivered to your home (Beverly only). This may take a little longer.

If you have questions, please contact Ms. Woznick: awoznick@beverlyschools.org.

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Music Info for Next Year


Hello BMS students!

If you are currently in 5th, 6th, or 7th grade and did not do strings, band, or chorus this year but you'd like to next year, please sign up at this link! You can choose up to two ensembles to join, and these would become part ofyour class schedules.

If you were already in band, strings, or chorus this year and are continuing next year you do not need to fill this out as you will be auto-enrolled for next year.

If you want more information on the strings and band instruments and programs, please check out our interactive PDF by clicking on the link or on the image below.

Music dept

Have a great summer, and we look forward to seeing you in the fall!

Sincerely,
Your BMS Music Teachers

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Ask a Librarian!

Ms. Woznick, the BMS Librarian, and Mrs. Fecteau, the BHS Librarian will be hosting a Google Meet this Wednesday. Students, parents, or BPS staff are welcome to drop in. 

They can answer questions about Summer Stories, which we they are in the process of presenting to students -- or you can try to stump the librarian and ask about something else!

Join them on Wednesday, June 10 at 11am or on Wednesday, June 17 at 11am at 
meet.google.com/qwm-aepr-zja

Request a Free Book!

BMS Librarian Ms. Woznick has dozens of great used books from her giveaway bins and would love to get them into the hands of kids to read and enjoy this summer!

You can request a free book (1 per week):
  1. Please see the list of giveaway books online - if you see one that looks good to you, then
  2. fill out this form to request it.
You can pick the book up at Beverly High School on Tuesday or Friday morning, the same times that food is available for pickup. A confirmation email will be sent you to about the day it will be available for contactless pickup. Books will be put into in a plain paper bag with your name on it and placed in the vestibule outside the cafeteria. If you are unable to get to the high school to pick it up, you will have an option to provide your address so it can be delivered to your home (Beverly only). This may take a little longer.

If you have questions, please contact Ms. Woznick: awoznick@beverlyschools.org.

Student Belongings Pickup

A letter about the schedule and procedures for students to pick up their belongings from school was shared last week with parents via Connect-Ed messaging.


Tuesday, June 9 - Grade 7

Wednesday, June 10 - Grade 6

Thursday, June 11 - Grade 5

Thursday, June 18 - Grade 8


Please note: If you have children in different grade levels, they will need to come on different days, as only one grade-level floor will be open on each day. If you are not available on your grade-level day, you should contact your child’s assistant principal to make arrangements for pick up at another time.


Book of the Day: Love, Life, and the List

Love, Life, and the List by Kacie West

Love, Life and the List
Description From Hoopla: "What do you do when you've fallen for your best friend? Funny and romantic, this effervescent story about family, friendship, and finding yourself is perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen and Jenny Han. Seventeen-year-old Abby Turner's summer isn't going the way she'd planned. She has a not-so-secret but definitely unrequited crush on her best friend, Cooper. She hasn't been able to manage her mother's growing issues with anxiety. And now she's been rejected from an art show because her work "has no heart." So when she gets another opportunity to show her paintings, Abby isn't going to take any chances. Which is where the list comes in. Abby gives herself one month to do ten things, ranging from face a fear (#3) to learn a stranger's story (#5) to fall in love (#8). She knows that if she can complete the list, she'll become the kind of artist she's always dreamed of being. But as the deadline approaches, Abby realizes that getting through the list isn't as straightforward as it seems . . . and that maybe-just maybe-she can't change her art if she isn't first willing to change herself"

BMS Librarian Ms. Woznick is recommending a book a day! All Books of the Day are available online. You can get Love, Life and the List as an ebook from Hoopla or as an ebook from Overdrive (using the Libby app) if you have a Beverly Public Library Card. Want a physical book? Check with Copper Dog Books or the Book Shop of Beverly Farms.

Make sure you sign up for #BeverlyKeepsReading and help us get to 5,000 books read! Prize drawings are held each Friday through June 19.

Virtual PTO Meeting Tonight at 6:30

Please join us for our final PTO meeting of the year. This will be done virtually through zoom on Tuesday, June 9th at 6:30pm. 

You will have a chance to hear from Principal Matt Poska, Vice Principal (8th grade) Erica Pasquarelli, and to meet our incoming interim Principal Lisa Oliver! 

The Zoom link will be sent via connect-ed email prior to the meeting.

Monday, June 8, 2020

Virtual PTO Meeting Tomorrow at 6:30

Please join us for our final PTO meeting of the year. This will be done virtually through zoom on Tuesday, June 9th at 6:30pm. 

You will have a chance to hear from Principal Matt Poska, Vice Principal (8th grade) Erica Pasquarelli, and to meet our incoming interim Principal Lisa Oliver! 

The Zoom link will be sent via connect-ed email prior to the meeting.

Student Belongings Pickup

A letter about the schedule and procedures for students to pick up their belongings from school was shared last week with parents via Connect-Ed messaging.

Tuesday, June 9 - Grade 7
Wednesday, June 10 - Grade 6
Thursday, June 11 - Grade 5
Thursday, June 18 - Grade 8

Book of the Day: I Am Still Alive

I Am Still Alive by Kate Marshall

I Am Still Alive
Description From Hoopla: "After: Jess is alone. Her cabin has burned to the ground. She knows if she doesn't act fast, the cold will kill her before she has time to worry about food. But she is still alive-for now. Before: Jess hadn't seen her survivalist, off-the-grid dad in over a decade. But after a car crash killed her mother and left her injured, she was forced to move to his cabin in the remote Canadian wilderness. Just as Jess was beginning to get to know him, a secret from his past paid them a visit, leaving her father dead and Jess stranded. After: With only her father's dog for company, Jess must forage and hunt for food, build shelter, and keep herself warm. Some days it feels like the wild is out to destroy her, but she's stronger than she ever imagined. Jess will survive. She has to. She knows who killed her father . . . and she wants revenge."


BMS Librarian Ms. Woznick is recommending a book a day! All Books of the Day are available online. You can get I Am Still Alive as an eaudiobook from Hoopla or as an ebook from Overdrive (using the Libby app) and now you can also put a hold on a hard copy if you have a Beverly Public Library Card. Want a physical book? Check with Copper Dog Books or the Book Shop of Beverly Farms.

Make sure you sign up for #BeverlyKeepsReading and help us get to 5,000 books read! Prize drawings are held each Friday through June 19.

Returning Library Books

When your grade 5-7 child comes to BMS this week to pick up and drop off items, please bring in any BMS library books to put in the library drop box provided at school. If any library books are in with their belongings at school, those books should be returned as well.  

Grade 8 students should plan to return any library books next week when they come to the building as well, either books that have been at home, or books that were in their lockers.

Sunday, June 7, 2020

Request a Free Book!

BMS Librarian Ms. Woznick has dozens of great used books from her giveaway bins and would love to get them into the hands of kids to read and enjoy this summer!

You can request a free book (1 per week):
  1. Please see the list of giveaway books online - if you see one that looks good to you, then
  2. fill out this form to request it.
You can pick the book up at Beverly High School on Tuesday or Friday mornings (the same times that food is available for pickup). A confirmation email will be sent you to about the day it will be available for contactless pickup. Books will be put into in a plain paper bag with your name on it. If you are unable to get to the high school to pick it up, you will have an option to provide your address so it can be delivered to your home (Beverly only). This may take a little longer.

If you have questions, please contact Ms. Woznick: awoznick@beverlyschools.org.

Returning Library Books

When your grade 5-7 child comes to BMS this week to pick up and drop off items, please bring in any BMS library books to put in the library drop box provided at school. If any library books are in with their belongings at school, those books should be returned as well.  

Grade 8 students should plan to return any library books next week when they come to the building as well, either books that have been at home, or books that were in their lockers.