Friday, March 22, 2019

Final Call for Track Registration

Track signups have been re-opened but MUST close by midnight tonight, on Friday, March 22!

Sign up is on the BHS athletics website at https://www.familyid.com/organizations/beverly-high-school-athletics

All payments and paperwork including physicals are required for students to be able to participate.

Click here to view letter to parents and guardians that was distributed at the Thursday meeting to track students.

Change is Simple April Program

Change is Simple is running a 3-day spring vacation program Tuesday, April 16 through Thursday, April 18 from 9am to 3pm at Camp Paradise in Beverly. It is open to children ages 6-12. Days will be filled with spring outdoor adventures, sustainable crafts, projects, and more!

For more information, view this flyer or visit changeissimple.org/events.

Black Panther Tonight at BMS!

Attention BMS Families! Our first ever movie night is Friday 3/22 from 6-8:30pm. This event is for BMS students only, in all grades. Spread the word.

We'll be showing Black Panther, and we'll have a concession table and other treats!



See this flyer in larger format for more information.

Friday Big Buck$ Winner

Big Buck$ winning continues -- there are still lots of great prizes left to win in the month of March!

The  winner for Friday 3/22 is Carrie Tracey! The seller was Aidan Butterfield. Aidan can pick up his $10 seller prize in the office.

There's still another week of great prizes to come. On Monday we will draw winners from the weekend.

One Week Left to Get a Yearbook!

The ordering window for the Inaugural Beverly Middle School Yearbook is about to close!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mrs. Kristina Vanderslice, Advisor and the Yearbook Staff

Gr 4 Open House - N. Beverly & Makeups Monday

There are three Open Houses in March for grade 4 parents and their families to learn more about Beverly Middle School and to tour the building. All of these events will start at 6:30 pm in the BMS Auditorium at the back of the school.

Tuesday, March 12 - Ayers and Hannah families
Monday, March 18 - Cove & Centerville families
Monday, March 25 - North Beverly families & makeups

Please see this flyer for more information.

Thursday, March 21, 2019

Big Buck$ Thursday Winner

Big Buck$ winning continues -- there are still lots of great prizes left to win in the month of March!

The  winner for Thursday 3/21 is Chantell Janvrin! The seller was Alana Janvrin. Alana can pick up her $10 seller prize in the office.

Musical Rehearsal Cancelled for Today

Mr. Hecox is cancelling the musical rehearsal this afternoon due to the pasta dinner fundraiser for the music department. 

The rehearsal that would have taken place today will take place on Monday 3/25. Please check the rehearsal schedule and feel free to email Mr. Hecox with any questions at mhecox@beverlyschools.org.
Performances will be May 31 & June 1.

Gr 8 - Donate to Raffle Baskets By Tomorrow

8th Grade Parents!

There are a number of families that have requested financial assistance for the 8th Grade Boston Trip.  To maximize our fundraising efforts, we will raffle off three THEME BASKETS at the Staff vs. Student basketball game on April 4th.

Teachers will be accepting items through this Friday, March 22nd. Students will have an opportunity to view baskets and purchase raffle tickets (50 cents per ticket) during lunch April 1-4, and tickets will be on sale at the basketball game. We will raffle off all three baskets at the game!

Please send items in to school that match the theme of your child's team:
  • 8 Balch’s theme is GAME NIGHT
  • 8 Cabot’s theme is MOVIE NIGHT
  • 8 Hale’s theme is CANDY
Students can bring items to their teachers or to Ms. Norton, or parents can drop items off in the main office.

Track & Field

There will be an informational meeting TODAY, Thursday 3/21, for those who have registered for spring track and field to go over expectations and to give out schedules.

The meeting starts at 3:15 today (Thursday) in the 3rd floor cafeteria and will be done in time for students to take the late bus home. Practice is scheduled to start the week of April 8th.

If you have any questions, please contact Coach Arsnow at earsnow@beverlyschools.org, Coach Rothblatt at erothblatt@beverlyschools.org, or Coach Sherman at asherman@beverlyschools.org.

Band Concert Next Week

The All City Band Concert, featuring bands from 4th through 8th grade and the BHS Band will perform at the Beverly Middle School Auditorium on the evening of Tuesday, March 26. Students performing should plan to arrive that night by 5:30. The concert begins at 6:30 pm.

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Into the Woods

Our students are hard at work on their rehearsals for Into the Woods. Don't forget to check the rehearsal schedule since some things may have changed a little!

Performances will be May 31 & June 1.

Today's Big Buck$ Winner

Big Buck$ winning continues -- there are still lots of great prizes left to win in the month of March!

The  winner for Wednesday 3/20 is Gene Wong! The seller was Evan Wong. Evan can pick up his $10 seller prize in the office.

Many Items in Lost & Found

The Lost & Found was emptied out only a week ago and it's already filling up! Items left in in the gym lost & found bin may be found now in the main lost & found outside the library.

Please make sure your child or you check the lost and found. All items left here during the month of March will be donated to charity in mid-April.

Click here to view a folder with photos of items in lost & found.

Track & Field

There will be an informational meeting tomorrow, Thursday 3/21 for those who have registered for spring track and field to go over expectations and to give out schedules.

The meeting starts at 3:15 tomorrow in the 3rd floor cafeteria and will be done in time for students to take the late bus home. Practice is scheduled to start the week of April 8th.

If you have any questions, please contact Coach Arsnow at earsnow@beverlyschools.org, Coach Rothblatt at erothblatt@beverlyschools.org, or Coach Sherman at asherman@beverlyschools.org.

Pizza & a Movie Tomorrow at BPL

The Beverly Public Library has a teens-only Pizza & Movie afternoon on Thursday, March 21 starting at 3:45pm with Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald.

For more information, see this flyer.

Gr 8 - Raffle Donation Deadline Friday

8th Grade Parents!

There are a number of families that have requested financial assistance for the 8th Grade Boston Trip.  To maximize our fundraising efforts, we will raffle off three THEME BASKETS at the Staff vs. Student basketball game on April 4th.

Teachers will be accepting items through this Friday, March 22nd. Students will have an opportunity to view baskets and purchase raffle tickets (50 cents per ticket) during lunch April 1-4, and tickets will be on sale at the basketball game. We will raffle off all three baskets at the game!

Please send items in to school that match the theme of your child's team:
  • 8 Balch’s theme is GAME NIGHT
  • 8 Cabot’s theme is MOVIE NIGHT
  • 8 Hale’s theme is CANDY
Students can bring items to their teachers or to Ms. Norton, or parents can drop items off in the main office.

Don't Be Left Out - Order a Yearbook!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mrs. Kristina Vanderslice, Advisor and the Yearbook Staff

Acme Fun Camp

The Beverly Recreation Department has some openings in all sessions of Acme Fun Camp, for children entering grades 3-5. Click here to see a flyer or go to www.bevrec.com for more information or to register.

Football & Cheerleading

Beverly Youth Football and Cheerleading registration is now open!  Beverly youth football and cheerleading programs are for children in grades 1 - 8.  The football season begins August 31 and the cheerleading season begins on July 1. Both run through the end of November. Click here to see a flyer for Beverly Youth Football and Cheerleading.

Registration is now open for a FREE Beverly Youth Football clinic that will be held on June 8 from 10 am to 1pm, with Beverly HS Football. Click here to see a flyer about the clinic.

Go to www.beverlypantheryfc.org to register or for more details.

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Track & Field

There will be an informational meeting this Thursday 3/21 for those who have registered for spring track and field to go over expectations and to give out schedules. 

The meeting starts at 3:15 on Thursday in the 3rd floor cafeteria and will be done in time for students to take the late bus home. Practice is scheduled to start the week of April 8th.

If you have any questions, please contact Coach Arsnow at earsnow@beverlyschools.org, Coach Rothblatt at erothblatt@beverlyschools.org, or Coach Sherman at asherman@beverlyschools.org.

Today's Big Buck$ Winner!

Big Buck$ winning continues -- there are still lots of great prizes left to win in the month of March!

The  winner for Tuesday 3/19 is Dianne Militello! The seller was Tim Militello. Tim can pick up his $10 seller prize in the office.

See a list of all winners here.

Gr 8 - End of Year Information

The tentative date for Grade 8 Recognition Night events is Friday, June 14. Please refer to this document for more important dates to be aware of as we begin the final trimester at the middle school for our 8th grade students.

Some students and parents/guardians have begun asking about proper attire. Please assist us as we focus on this annual age-appropriate function. This is a school event and only proper attire will be allowed.

Suggestions for boys would be a shirt & tie with slacks and comfortable shoes; sneakers are discouraged. Boys may wear a suit but should think about comfort.

Suggestions for girls include pants, capris, skirts, or sun dresses. Dresses and skirts should be of appropriate length and shoes should have a lower heel. Strapless dresses, semi-formal wear, and long gowns are not appropriate for an event such as this.

Pizza & a Movie Thursday at BPL

The Beverly Public Library has a teens-only Pizza & Movie afternoon on Thursday, March 21 starting at 3:45pm with Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald.

For more information, see this flyer.

Kestrel Conservation Club Starts Tomorrow

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

It will be held on Wednesdays from 3:30-6:30 starting March 20 at 9 May Street in Beverly. Transportation from Beverly and Salem schools is available.  Students will work together to choose a project that will help people and the local environment.

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

Monday, March 18, 2019

Big Buck$ Weekend Winners

Big Buck$ winning continues -- there are still lots of great prizes left to win in the month of March!

The  winner for Saturday 3/16 is Mary Lister! The seller was Joshua Sidmore. Joshual can pick up his $10 seller prize in the office.

The  winner for Sunday 3/17 is Patsy Wakeham! The seller was Allison Marino. Alison can pick up her $10 seller prize in the office.

The  winner for Monday 3/18 is Dan Holway! The seller was Hayden Holway. Hayden can pick up his $10 seller prize in the office.

See a list of all winners here.

Fab Lab

Fab Lab (session 3) will meet tomorrow after school from 3 to 3:45 in room 316.

Registration Open for New England Sports Programs

Registration is now open for New England Sports youth programs, including flag football, basketball, dodgeball, and indoor street hockey.

For more information, see this flyer or go to https://www.newenglandsportsllc.com/

Honors Choir

Honor's choir rehearsal is today (Monday) at 3pm in Room 155.

Gr 8 - Donate to Raffle Baskets

8th Grade Parents!

There are a number of families that have requested financial assistance for the 8th Grade Boston Trip.  To maximize our fundraising efforts, we will raffle off three THEME BASKETS at the Staff vs. Student basketball game on April 4th.

Teachers will be accepting items through this Friday, March 22nd. Students will have an opportunity to view baskets and purchase raffle tickets (50 cents per ticket) during lunch April 1-4, and tickets will be on sale at the basketball game. We will raffle off all three baskets at the game!

Please send items in to school that match the theme of your child's team:
  • 8 Balch’s theme is GAME NIGHT
  • 8 Cabot’s theme is MOVIE NIGHT
  • 8 Hale’s theme is CANDY
Students can bring items to their teachers or to Ms. Norton, or parents can drop items off in the main office.

Yearbook Ordering Deadline 3/29

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mrs. Kristina Vanderslice, Advisor and the Yearbook Staff

Kestrel Conservation Club Starts This Week

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

It will be held on Wednesdays from 3:30-6:30 starting March 20 at 9 May Street in Beverly. Transportation from Beverly and Salem schools is available.  Students will work together to choose a project that will help people and the local environment.

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

School Funding Community Conversation 3/28

Join the Beverly Teachers Association (BTA) for a community conversation on school funding on Thursday, March 28 from 6:30 to 7:45pm in the Beverly Middle School Library. Light refreshments will be served!

See this flyer for more information.