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.

Curriculum Night - Tuesday, November 17

There will be a virtual BMS curriculum night on Tuesday November 17 from 5:15-6:45pm. Details coming soon!

Bookmobile at BMS Next Week

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.

Gr 8 - Essex Tech Info

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 their programs and offerings at the Essex Tech website.

Tonight at 6pm - Parent Presentation on Digital Safety

Special Evening with Katie Greer, Digital Safety Expert
for the greater Beverly Community 

Today - Thursday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. 

Nationally recognized digital safety expert Katie Leclerc Greer (www.klgreer.com ) will conduct a special adults-only presentation with Q&A. Come learn what's new, what's now, and what's next when it comes to your kids and technology. This presentation for adults is in addition to presentations students received during the school day today and Tuesday.

To ACCESS Event - link to https://youtu.be/3a2ZPu-MeBQ to watch on YouTube with the ability to comment through our moderator (no sign-in necessary) OR view on Bev Cam on Channel 22 and/or 99. This is a LIVE event so don't miss out. 

Hosted by the Beverly Middle School and the Citywide PTO. Any questions, please contact anngavin@gmail.com

See this flyer for complete details.

Pajama Days Tuesday & Thursday

Next 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!

Book Discussion Wed. Nov. 18 @ 11:45

Ms. Woznick just finished reading aloud the book Prairie Lotus 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.

Tomorrow at 6pm - Digital Safety Presentation

 This Thursday, November 12 at 6 pm - Presentation on digital safety for parents.

We are excited to welcome Katie LeClerc Greer, a nationally-recognized digital safety expert, to update students, teachers, administrators, and parents/guardians/caregivers on the latest tech trends, safety issues, and tips on how to help our kids have a productive, healthy relationship with technology. Thank you to the PTO for their support of this important program.

This parent presentation is in addition to presentations students will receive during the school day.

See this flyer for complete details.

Be Brave Board & Veterans Day

There are no online classes or meetings today due to Veterans Day but the Be Brave Board with Global Apps choices has been updated.

You may enjoy hearing the stories of U.S. veterans, in this #VeteransVoices collection from StoryCorps.

Ebooks, Free Book & More!

Ms. Woznick, the BMS School Librarian, has been meeting with teams throughout the school to review the many ways students can get reading materials this year. 

This document reviews many different choices for accessing books, ebooks, eaudiobooks, and more.

In addition to public and school library books and ebooks, Ms. Woznick is giving away about 500 books! Browse the list and request yours today.

We are particularly lucky to have access to thousands of titles in the Mass. Library System's Commonwealth ebook collection through the Sora app. Students can download the app from Self Service onto their iPads, or you can get it for free from app stores for personal devices. This video demonstrates how to get Sora and set it up.

No Classes Tomorrow

There are no classes tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans' Day. All school buildings and offices are closed.

Also, 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.

BMS PTO Meeting Online at 6:30 Tonight!

The BMS PTO will meet online at 6:30 pm tonight, Monday, November 9.

You should have received a communication from the school on Monday with the link to the remote meeting. If you did not get the email (it came from email@blackboard.com) - check your spam and other folders. If you still are not able to find the login information, contact Nancy Stanley at nancyptrain@msn.com.

This is the second PTO meeting of the 2020/21 school year. We will be hearing from a few special guests so make sure you login on time. We will be asking everyone to mute themselves and utilize the chat function in Zoom.

Digital Safety Presentation for Adults Thursday

This Thursday, November 12 at 6 pm - Presentation on digital safety for parents, guardians, and other adults

We are excited to welcome Katie LeClerc Greer, a nationally-recognized digital safety expert, to update students, teachers, administrators, and parents/guardians/caregivers on the latest tech trends, safety issues, and tips on how to help our kids have a productive, healthy relationship with technology. Thank you to the PTO for their support of this important program.

This parent presentation is in addition to presentations students will receive during the school day.

See this flyer for complete details.

To ACCESS Event - follow this link on Thursday at 6pm https://youtu.be/3a2ZPu-MeBQ to watch on YouTube with the ability to comment through our moderator (no sign-in necessary) OR view on Bev Cam on Channel 22 and/or 99.

Girls Basketball Tryouts Monday & Tuesday

The Beverly Girls Travel Basketball season is kicking off with try-outs this week! All girls in grades 4-8 are invited to try out for one of the teams which are being held in the Teen Center gyms at the Sterling YMCA. Grades 5 and 6 tryouts are Monday and Grades 7 and 8 tryouts are on Tuesday.

Please visit the sign-up link to register for your grade-team tryout. All girls should bring their own basketball and water bottle and wear sneakers and a mask/gaiter. If you have any questions, please email the program at BeverlyMAGirlsTravelBasketball@gmail.com 

Click here to sign up 

TRY-OUT SCHEDULE:

• Monday, November 9 - 5th grade (5:30-7pm) and 6th grade (7:15-8:45pm)
• Tuesday, November 10 - 8th grade (5:30-7pm) and 7th grade (7:15-8:45pm)
• Friday, November 13 - 4th grade (5:30-7pm) and additional try-out time/suggested if you missed your first tryout (7:15-8:45pm)

BPL Book Cub: Artemis Fowl

The Beverly Public Library has a young adult book club on Thursday, December 1 from 4-5 pm. with the book Artemis Fowl.

Twelve-year-old Artemis is a millionaire, a genius-and above all, a criminal mastermind. But Artemis doesn't know what he's taken on when he kidnaps a fairy, Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon Unit. These aren't the fairies of the bedtime stories-they're dangerous! 

Join in via Zoom for a discussion of Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer, available as an eBook from hoopla–no wait - or email Ms. Woznick at awoznick@beverlyschools.org to borrow a copy from the BMS Library.

Participants must register in advance. An invitation will be sent to participants the day of the discussion.

Questions? Contact Meghan at karasin@noblenet.org.

Girls Basketball Tryouts Monday & Tuesday

The Beverly Girls Travel Basketball season is kicking off with try-outs this week! All girls in grades 4-8 are invited to try out for one of the teams which are being held in the Teen Center gyms at the Sterling YMCA. Grades 5 and 6 tryouts are Monday and Grades 7 and 8 tryouts are on Tuesday.

Please visit the sign-up link to register for your grade-team tryout. All girls should bring their own basketball and water bottle and wear sneakers and a mask/gaiter. If you have any questions, please email the program at BeverlyMAGirlsTravelBasketball@gmail.com 

Click here to sign up 

TRY-OUT SCHEDULE:

• Monday, November 9 - 5th grade (5:30-7pm) and 6th grade (7:15-8:45pm)
• Tuesday, November 10 - 8th grade (5:30-7pm) and 7th grade (7:15-8:45pm)
• Friday, November 13 - 4th grade (5:30-7pm) and additional try-out time/suggested if you missed your first tryout (7:15-8:45pm)

BMS PTO Meeting Monday at 6:30

The BMS PTO will meet online at 6:30 pm on Monday, November 9. 

Look for a communication from the school on Monday with the link to the remote meeting.

No Classes Wednesday - Veterans' Day

There are no classes -- online or offline -- on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans' Day. All school buildings and offices are closed.