Friday, February 26, 2021
Beverly Youth Sports Sign Ups
Registration and tryouts for many local youth sports leagues is going on now:
Apply Now: Beverly Education Foundation Annual Grant Program
The Beverly Education Foundation's Annual Grants Program is open! Teachers and parents may apply for grants to support Beverly Public School students. The deadline for grant applications is Friday, March 12 @ 5 pm. Apply now for programs & initiatives for the 2021-2022 academic year
Not sure how this works? Don't miss the grant writing workshop on March 10. To sign up, please email Liz at: erc7@comcast.net. You will receive an email back with a link to attend the workshop on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, from 3:15-4:30 p.m.
For more information, go to
https://www.bevedfoundation.org/grants/
For more information, go to
https://www.bevedfoundation.org/grants/
BPL Teen Paper Flower Making Workshop
Hop on Zoom to learn how to make paper flowers bloom. Join Katie N., the Beverly Public Library's teen librarian, to learn how to make origami flowers or storybook roses out of book pages.
Register before March 1 and then pick up a Craft Kit next week, between March 1-5 during Front Door Service hours.
You'll get the Zoom link before the event -- then join in on Zoom on March 6 at 2 PM for a workshop on making paper flowers.
Student Council Meets Next Monday & Thursday
Attention Grade 5, 6, and 7 Students:
Are you interested in student government? Have you considered joining Student Council?The eighth grade would love to have students representatives from each team involved! We will be working on creating bylaws, ideas for School Spirit and Social activities, Civic Engagement, and many other student government-related activities.
Meetings are on alternating Mondays and Thursdays via Google Meets. This should meet the needs of most students who may be involved in other after school activities.
The next Monday meeting is Monday, March 1 at 3:15; the next Thursday meeting is Thursday, March 4 at 3:15.
If you are interested, please contact Ms. Benosky as soon as possible at jbenosky@beverlyschools.org.
Equity - Diversity - Inclusion Club Starts Monday
Madame Faria invites students and staff to join her in a new club that gets started on Monday, March 1 at 3:15 p.m. It will meet here: https://meet.google.com/jhd-qaxo-mes
Questions? Reach out to Mme Faria at lfaria@beverlyschools.org
Message from the Superintendent
A message from our Superintendent, Sue Charochak, went out via email on Thursday afternoon and is replicated here for your reference:
Good Afternoon Beverly School Community,
I am writing to you today with an update regarding our District Reopening planning process. On February 24th, the School Committee met to begin considering options to increase in person learning as part of the transition to a return to full in person learning in Beverly. Our goal throughout the year has consistently been the safe return of as many students as possible to in-person school settings. We cannot underscore the benefits of attending school in person and the positive impact it has on students’ mental and social emotional health.
In considering all options, the district is engaged in consultation with our local public health experts, including the Beverly Public Health Department, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Massachusetts chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the state Department of Public Health. The Beverly school community, staff, students, parents and families, have all been vigilant in implementing all our key mitigation strategies including face coverings, distancing, hand hygiene, and staying home when you are experiencing symptoms or have had a risk of exposure. We will continue to work together to ensure these standards are met and that we are doing everything we can as a district to keep students and staff safe and healthy.
Our next step is to survey parents and staff to better understand their preferences moving forward with respect to in-person learning models. We acknowledge that parents value in-person learning and are also cognizant of the importance of protecting the health of our staff and students, which has been our paramount concern over the last year and will remain so going forward. Parents that have elected to participate in the Remote Learning Academy will have the opportunity to remain in that model through the end of the school year.
Yesterday’s announcement by the state’s Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jeffrey Riley, served as an affirmation of our goal to expand in-person learning. Beverly has addressed the challenges of this pandemic from the beginning with the closure in March of 2020, finding innovative ways to keep students engaged in their learning. We are committed to that same innovative approach in the next phase, our transition to full-time in-person learning. We will continue to work collaboratively with all of our stakeholders — teachers, students, staff, families, healthcare providers and public health experts — to safely expand in-person learning, and we will make every effort to keep you all engaged and informed throughout this process.
Sue Charochak, Ed.D.
Good Afternoon Beverly School Community,
I am writing to you today with an update regarding our District Reopening planning process. On February 24th, the School Committee met to begin considering options to increase in person learning as part of the transition to a return to full in person learning in Beverly. Our goal throughout the year has consistently been the safe return of as many students as possible to in-person school settings. We cannot underscore the benefits of attending school in person and the positive impact it has on students’ mental and social emotional health.
In considering all options, the district is engaged in consultation with our local public health experts, including the Beverly Public Health Department, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Massachusetts chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the state Department of Public Health. The Beverly school community, staff, students, parents and families, have all been vigilant in implementing all our key mitigation strategies including face coverings, distancing, hand hygiene, and staying home when you are experiencing symptoms or have had a risk of exposure. We will continue to work together to ensure these standards are met and that we are doing everything we can as a district to keep students and staff safe and healthy.
Our next step is to survey parents and staff to better understand their preferences moving forward with respect to in-person learning models. We acknowledge that parents value in-person learning and are also cognizant of the importance of protecting the health of our staff and students, which has been our paramount concern over the last year and will remain so going forward. Parents that have elected to participate in the Remote Learning Academy will have the opportunity to remain in that model through the end of the school year.
Yesterday’s announcement by the state’s Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jeffrey Riley, served as an affirmation of our goal to expand in-person learning. Beverly has addressed the challenges of this pandemic from the beginning with the closure in March of 2020, finding innovative ways to keep students engaged in their learning. We are committed to that same innovative approach in the next phase, our transition to full-time in-person learning. We will continue to work collaboratively with all of our stakeholders — teachers, students, staff, families, healthcare providers and public health experts — to safely expand in-person learning, and we will make every effort to keep you all engaged and informed throughout this process.
Sue Charochak, Ed.D.
Beverly Public Library Teen Poetry Contest
The Beverly Public Library is accepting entries from local teens in grades 6 through 12 for the Annual Teen Poetry Contest.
The contest will close for entries on Wednesday, March 3 at 4 PM.
Find complete information about the contest, including rules, submission form, and other details, at www.beverlypubliclibrary.org/teens.
The contest will close for entries on Wednesday, March 3 at 4 PM.
Find complete information about the contest, including rules, submission form, and other details, at www.beverlypubliclibrary.org/teens.
Postcard and Stamp Donations Sought
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| Postcard from student in Taiwan |
You can see many of these cards and the messages people have written on the BMS Postcrossing blog.
We would love to get some postcard donations with images of the local area (Beverly, the North Shore, Boston, Massachusetts), as well as cards featuring art, sports, animals, and more that we can use to send to people! They must be unused postcards and not be folded notecards.
If you have some postcards or interesting stamps (including low value stamps) that you can donate to us, please contact Ms. Woznick (awoznick@beverlyschools.org).
Here's a picture of a packet of materials that a school in Taiwan sent us just this week - and today we received some cards as well!
Thursday, February 25, 2021
BMS Raises Over $2000 for Family Promise
Grade 5 Reporters on BMS
Mr. Houlihan writes:
After 2 months working with a small group of 5th grade students, their planning, writing, recording, and editing of our final "news videos" are done. Enjoy watching the 7 short segments as our 5th grade reporters tell viewers all about BMS. I'm so proud of their creativity, hard work, collaboration, and perseverance!
Here is the playlist link to see all 7 episodes.
Enjoy!
Here is the playlist link to see all 7 episodes.
Enjoy!
Student Council
Attention Grade 5, 6, and 7 Students:
Are you interested in student government? Have you considered joining Student Council?
The eighth grade would love to have students representatives from each team involved! We will be working on creating bylaws, ideas for School Spirit and Social activities, Civic Engagement, and many other student government-related activities.
Meetings are on alternating Mondays and Thursdays via Google Meets. This should meet the needs of most students who may be involved in other after school activities.
The next Monday meeting is Monday, March 1 at 3:15; the next Thursday meeting is Thursday, March 4 at 3:15.
If you are interested, please contact Ms. Benosky as soon as possible at jbenosky@beverlyschools.org.
Are you interested in student government? Have you considered joining Student Council?
The eighth grade would love to have students representatives from each team involved! We will be working on creating bylaws, ideas for School Spirit and Social activities, Civic Engagement, and many other student government-related activities.
Meetings are on alternating Mondays and Thursdays via Google Meets. This should meet the needs of most students who may be involved in other after school activities.
The next Monday meeting is Monday, March 1 at 3:15; the next Thursday meeting is Thursday, March 4 at 3:15.
If you are interested, please contact Ms. Benosky as soon as possible at jbenosky@beverlyschools.org.
Little League Registration Open Now
Registration for Beverly Little League for Spring 2021 is open! Go to www.beverlylittleleague.org
Beverly Little League offers 5 levels of play for both boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 12. Ages for the 2021 season are based on the player's age as of 8/31/21. For middle school students, this includes Minors AAA (age 9-11) and Majors (age 10-12).
Evaluations are required for ages 8-12. They will be held at 274 Newbury Street, Peabody MA on March 13th and on March 20th, from 12 noon to 5pm.
See this flyer for more information or email beverlylittleleague@gmail.com
Beverly Little League offers 5 levels of play for both boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 12. Ages for the 2021 season are based on the player's age as of 8/31/21. For middle school students, this includes Minors AAA (age 9-11) and Majors (age 10-12).
Evaluations are required for ages 8-12. They will be held at 274 Newbury Street, Peabody MA on March 13th and on March 20th, from 12 noon to 5pm.
See this flyer for more information or email beverlylittleleague@gmail.com
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Equity - Diversity - Inclusion Club Starts Monday
Madame Faria invites students and staff to join her in a new club that gets started on Monday, March 1 at 3:15 p.m. It will meet here: https://meet.google.com/jhd-qaxo-mes
Questions? Reach out to Mme Faria at lfaria@beverlyschools.org
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Enjoy Some Student Work
Enjoy this work created by some of Mrs. Nearis's drama students:
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| By Ella |
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| By Allison M. |
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| By Loren L. |
News Club Meets Today
Do you like to be in the know? Would you like to take photos in our school community? Do you want to interview staff and students and others? Students are invited to join the news club, The News @ 502.
We are meeting on Tuesdays at 3:10pm. This week will be our second meeting and we will start figuring out some specifics!
Students can click here to join the Google Classroom or use this code: juq3fmr to get the Google Meet information.
???s - Email Ms. Woznick: awoznick@beverlyschools.org
Students can click here to join the Google Classroom or use this code: juq3fmr to get the Google Meet information.
???s - Email Ms. Woznick: awoznick@beverlyschools.org
Order Your Yearbook Now!
Masks. Elections. Virtual classes. This school year will be talked about forever. The yearbook is truly the most important keepsake from this remarkable time. Our yearbook staff is working hard to put together a historic book that will be looked back upon to remember one of the most unpredictable school years of all time.
WE WANT EVERYONE INCLUDED!
If you did not get your photo taken on school picture day, we still want to include you in the yearbook! Please submit a photo with your full name and grade to yearbook advisor Mrs. Vanderslice at kvanderslice@beverlyschools.org.
If you did not get your photo taken on school picture day, we still want to include you in the yearbook! Please submit a photo with your full name and grade to yearbook advisor Mrs. Vanderslice at kvanderslice@beverlyschools.org.
This year’s book will include:
- Cover and back page art created by student artists
- Professional photos of staff and students by grade
- Pages highlighting each dynamic team at BMS
Order today at
www.jostensyearbooks.com
The deadline for yearbook orders is
March 31, 2021
Art Club Meets Today
The BMS Art Club meets online on Tuesdays at 3:15 starting today, Feb. 23.
See this flyer for more information, or email Ms. Quinn cquinn@beverlyschools.orgOR Fill out This Form → → Art Club
Monday, February 22, 2021
Beverly Little League Registration Open
Registration for Beverly Little League for Spring 2021 is open! Go to www.beverlylittleleague.org
Beverly Little League offers 5 levels of play for both boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 12. Ages for the 2021 season are based on the player's age as of 8/31/21. For middle school students, this includes Minors AAA (age 9-11) and Majors (age 10-12).
Evaluations are required for ages 8-12. They will be held at 274 Newbury Street, Peabody MA on March 13th and on March 20th, from 12 noon to 5pm.
See this flyer for more information or email beverlylittleleague@gmail.com
Beverly Little League offers 5 levels of play for both boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 12. Ages for the 2021 season are based on the player's age as of 8/31/21. For middle school students, this includes Minors AAA (age 9-11) and Majors (age 10-12).
Evaluations are required for ages 8-12. They will be held at 274 Newbury Street, Peabody MA on March 13th and on March 20th, from 12 noon to 5pm.
See this flyer for more information or email beverlylittleleague@gmail.com
Art Club Starts Tuesday
The BMS Art Club meets online on Tuesdays at 3:15 starting Feb. 23.
See this flyer for more information, or email Ms. Quinn cquinn@beverlyschools.orgOR Fill out This Form → → Art Club
News Club Meets Tuesday
Do you like to be in the know? Would you like to take photos in our school community? Do you want to interview staff and students and others? Students are invited to join the news club, The News @ 502.
We are meeting on Tuesdays at 3:10pm. This week will be our second meeting and we will start figuring out some specifics!
Students can click here to join the Google Classroom or use this code: juq3fmr to get the Google Meet information.
???s - Email Ms. Woznick: awoznick@beverlyschools.org
Students can click here to join the Google Classroom or use this code: juq3fmr to get the Google Meet information.
???s - Email Ms. Woznick: awoznick@beverlyschools.org
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Club
Do you want to help everyone feel more included? Do you want to be sure everyone in the school is treated fairly? Do you want to help make BMS the best it can be? This club is for you.
Join eighth grader Braden Willenbrock and French teacher Mrs. Faria for our first meeting Monday, March 1 at 3:15.
Join eighth grader Braden Willenbrock and French teacher Mrs. Faria for our first meeting Monday, March 1 at 3:15.
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