Friday, May 17, 2019

Scholastic Book Fair Coming in 11 Days!

The fair runs from Tuesday, May 28 through Friday May 31.

There are lots of ways you can support this fair!

This fair only works if we get many adults to volunteer. Sign up to be a parent volunteer during the fair. We still have slots available from Tuesday, May 28 through Friday, May 31. Sign up with a friend or make new friends! This is a great opportunity to observe middle school children in their school habitat and help support reading and literacy. https://volunteersignup.org/F7D8QYou can also:
  • Send in loose change for our All for Books fundraiser. It will benefit Beverly Bootstraps, our library, and literacy programs nationally. Collection boxes in the office and in the library.
  • Set up an e-wallet now so you child can buy books at the fair without you needing to send in cash or checks.
  • Starting Monday 5/20 you can order books online to be delivered here at school!
Email Ms. Woznick with any questions at awoznick@beverlyschools.org.

Lost & Found Filling Up


Please check these NEW photos of some of the lost & found items, ask your child to check it, or stop by yourself to claim items.

There are dozens of items of clothing, lunchboxes, bags, water bottles and more. All items that were here as of the end of April will be donated right after Memorial Day. There are items here that were left on buses after Nature's Classroom, in addition to items left around school.

Early Release Next Friday 5/24

The final Parent Afternoon Back of the school year is scheduled for next Friday, May 24 from 1-3pm.

Students will be dismissed early this day, at 12:15 pm. Lunch will not be served.

Thursday, May 16, 2019

Volunteers Badly Needed!

The fair runs from Tuesday, May 28 through Friday May 31.

There are lots of ways you can support this fair!

This fair only works if we get many adults to volunteerSign up to be a parent volunteer during the fair. We have lots of slots available from Tuesday, May 28 through Friday, May 31. Sign up with a friend or make new friends! This is a great opportunity to observe middle school children in their school habitat and help support reading and literacy. https://volunteersignup.org/F7D8Q

You can also:
  • Send in loose change for our All for Books fundraiser. It will benefit Beverly Bootstraps, our library, and literacy programs nationally. Collection boxes in the office and in the library.
  • Set up an e-wallet now so you child can buy books at the fair without you needing to send in cash or checks.
  • Starting Monday 5/20 you can order books online to be delivered here at school!
  • Drop in and shop yourself during a special parent time on Tuesday, May 28 from 11:30-1:00. Coffee will be served!
Email Ms. Woznick with any questions at awoznick@beverlyschools.org.

Gr 8 - Important Dates Reminder

8th Grade Parents and Guardians,

Please use this link to find a copy of our 2019 Important Dates for grade 8 students.

Of course the MOST important date is Thursday, June 13th, which is our Recognition Ceremony and Celebration Night. Students must arrive to the Beverly High School Auditorium at 5:30pm, and the ceremony begins in the BHS Field House at 6:00pm. Students should then be picked up from the BHS Cafeteria at 10:00pm.

The last day of school for grade 8 students is Friday, June 14th, and is a full day of school.
One month to go until your middle schooler is in high school!

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Jazz Band

Attention all Jazz Band Members, due to the National Junior Honor Society induction ceremony tomorrow there will be no Jazz Band after school on Thursday 5/16.

New Photos of Lost & Found Items


Please check these NEW photos of some of the lost & found items, ask your child to check it, or stop by yourself to claim items.

There are dozens of items of clothing, lunchboxes, bags, water bottles and more. All items that were here as of the end of April will be donated right after Memorial Day. There are items here that were left on buses after Nature's Classroom, in addition to items left around school.

Track & Field

Track & Field Reminder: Due to teacher meetings, there is no Track practice today.

Support the BMS Scholastic Book Fair

The fair runs from Tuesday, May 28 through Friday May 31.

There are lots of ways you can support this fair!
  1. This fair only works if we get many adults to volunteer. Sign up to be a parent volunteer during the fair. We have lots of slots available from Tuesday, May 28 through Friday, May 31. Sign up with a friend or make new friends! This is a great opportunity to observe middle school children in their school habitat and help support reading and literacy. https://volunteersignup.org/F7D8Q
  2. Send in loose change for our All for Books fundraiser. It will benefit Beverly Bootstraps, our library, and literacy programs nationally. Collection boxes in the office and in the library.
  3. Set up an e-wallet now so you child can buy books at the fair without you needing to send in cash or checks.
  4. Starting Monday 5/20 you can order books online to be delivered here at school!
Email Ms. Woznick with any questions at awoznick@beverlyschools.org.

Grade 8 Science MCAS Today & Tomorrow

STE (Science, Technology & Engineering) MCAS testing for grades 5 and 8 takes place this week.

  • Grade 5 has STE MCAS on Monday 5/13 and Tuesday 5/14
  • Grade 8 has Math MCAS on Wednesday 5/15 and Thursday 5/16

On days when your child has MCAS, please be sure they:
  • Are well-rested
  • Have eaten a nutritious breakfast at home or have time to eat breakfast at school
  • Arrive at school on time

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Parent Afternoon Back 5/24

The final Parent Afternoon Back is scheduled for Friday, May 24 from 1-3pm. Students will be dismissed early this day, at 12:15 pm.

Beverly Rec Dept Tennis Program

Sign your child up now for summer tennis! Two-week sessions are available starting June 17 for children age 3 to 13+ with varying experience levels.

See this flyer for more information.

STEM Camp at Y

A STEM Camp for kids aged 12-14 will be held the week of July 15-July 19 at the Greater Beverly Y Sterling Complex. It offers coding, LEGO robotics, experimentation, challenging teamwork, and inquiry-based experiences. There is time to enjoy gaming, swimming, sunshine, and archery. 

Superstar Basketball Clinic

BHS is hosting a special "Superstar" basketball clinic this summer the week of July 8 for kids in grades 1-9 with Harlem Superstar Donnie Seale!

See this flyer for more information or email Mrs. Flaherty at aflaherty33@gmail.com.

Summer Food Program

Do you need extra food this summer while your kids are out of school?

You can sign up for the Summer Food Program to get food at the Beverly Bootstraps Food Pantry every week this summer, from June 17 to August 30. All Beverly and Manchester families with school age children (K-12) are eligible.

Pre-registration is encouraged June 3-7 and June 10-14.

See this flyer for more information or call Beverly Bootstraps at 978-927-1561.

BMS Staff Thanks Parents & PTO

The BMS teachers were treated to a wonderful lunch last Friday in the library, courtesy of the PTO, and it was a huge hit -- and much appreciated during Teacher Appreciation Week. Salerno’s and Super Sub collaborated on our meal and knocked it out of the park! Todd Rotondo and Paul Guanci, both BMS parents, were a pleasure to work with and made it so easy.  BMS students and families sent in delicious desserts along with a beautiful cookie tray donated from Woodbery Food Market. Thank you also to Ann Gavin, Rose Simeone and Kristin Guanci for coordinating and decorating.  The tables were set with tablecloths and flowers, which made it extra-elegant!
A few of our appreciated teachers enjoying lunch in the library on Friday
Staff at BMS were so pleased, and truly enjoyed the entire week of treats. Thank you to everyone who donated time, money, snacks, gum, etc. What a wonderful school community we have!

Lost & Found Filling Up Again


The lost & found outside the library is filling up again! There are dozens of items of clothing, lunchboxes, bags, water bottles and more. All items that were here as of the end of April will be donated right after Memorial Day. There are items here that were left on buses after Nature's Classroom, in addition to items left around school.

Please check these photos of some of the lost & found items, ask your child to check it, or stop by yourself to claim items.

Please Sign Up Now as Book Fair Volunteer

We need lots of parent volunteers to help run the register and keep an eye on things! Please sign up to help now.

The fair runs from Tuesday, May 28 through Friday May 31 and includes hours before and after school, plus a parent time on Tuesday 5/29 at lunchtime. All slots are between 1 and 2 hours in length. Sign up for more than one! Get a friend to do it at the same time!

This fair only works if we get many parents involved. This is a great opportunity to observe middle school children in their school habitat and help support reading and literacy. Email Ms. Woznick with any questions at awoznick@beverlyschools.org

https://volunteersignup.org/F7D8Q

Gr 8 Science MCAS Tomorrow & Thursday

STE (Science, Technology & Engineering) MCAS testing for grades 5 and 8 takes place this week.

  • Grade 5 has STE MCAS on Monday 5/13 and Tuesday 5/14
  • Grade 8 has Math MCAS on Wednesday 5/15 and Thursday 5/16

On days when your child has MCAS, please be sure they:
  • Are well-rested
  • Have eaten a nutritious breakfast at home or have time to eat breakfast at school
  • Arrive at school on time

Monday, May 13, 2019

Set Up Scholastic e-Wallet Now

The Scholastic Fair is coming to the BMS Library May 28-31. A great new service is the e-Wallet. You can set it up the Scholastic e-Wallet in advance and we can access it when your child comes to shop the fair. No cash or checks to remember and you can set a dollar limit. Whatever your child doesn't spend gets refunded to your credit card automatically at the end of the fair.

We also still need plenty of volunteers, so sign up now for a 1-2 hour slot!


Register for Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser

Join in on a fun afternoon and register for a Cornhole Tournament at Beverly Athletic Club on Sunday, June 2 from 2-6 pm.

This is an adult-only event and all proceeds benefit Beverly Youth Football and Cheer. The Registration Deadline is May 30th.

NJHS Rehearsals

Just a reminder that the 8th grade NJHS inductees have a rehearsal after school on Tuesday until 4:15 and Thursday until 4:00 this week. We will have the induction ceremony at 6pm on Thursday night, May 16th, at 6pm.

If you have any questions, please see Mrs. McGrath or Mrs. Cann.

Full Cast Rehearsal Today

There is a full cast rehearsal of Into the Woods today.

Scholastic Fair Volunteers Needed

We need lots of parent volunteers to help run the register and keep an eye on things! Please sign up to help now.

The fair runs from Tuesday, May 28 through Friday May 31 and includes hours before and after school, plus a parent time on Tuesday 5/29 at lunchtime.

https://volunteersignup.org/F7D8Q

Parent Volunteers Needed for June 13 Event

The Grade 8 Recognition Night events will be held on Thursday, June 13 at BHS. The ceremony starts at 6 and is immediately followed by a dance.  The winning dance theme is Bright Lights, Big City!

We need parents of children in ALL GRADES to assist with this celebration.

ONLY grade 5/6/7 parents chaperone during the dance. 
You must complete a CORI form in advance so we really need people to step up now to help with this event so we have time to complete the CORI process! As of Monday  morning we still had 9 open spotsGo to volunteersignup.org/WBB3K to sign up today!

We can use parents of children in any grade to volunteer for cleanup - as of Monday morning there were still 7 spots open. Go to volunteersignup.org/WBB3K to sign up today!

Honors Choir

Honors choir rehearsal is today at 3 pm in room 155.

Fab Lab

Due to a scheduling conflict, there will be no FAB LAB tomorrow. We'll meet at the regular time next week.

Gr 8 - Class T-Shirt Design Contest Deadline Tomorrow

Attention 8th grade artists! Want to see your artwork on the 8th grade class t-shirt and graduation program? Then just submit your artwork to Ms. Powers in the main office.

Design MUST include Beverly Middle School Class of 2019 and artwork needs to be done on a white piece of paper. 

All submissions should be turned in to Ms. Powers by 3pm on Tuesday, May 14th. Your classmates will then have the chance to vote on the winning design. Be sure to include your name and homeroom on the back of your submission. Best of luck artists!

Gr 5 Science MCAS Today & Tomorrow

STE (Science, Technology & Engineering) MCAS testing for grades 5 and 8 takes place this week.

  • Grade 5 has STE MCAS on Monday 5/13 and Tuesday 5/14
  • Grade 8 has Math MCAS on Wednesday 5/15 and Thursday 5/16

On days when your child has MCAS, please be sure they:
  • Are well-rested
  • Have eaten a nutritious breakfast at home or have time to eat breakfast at school
  • Arrive at school on time

Sunday, May 12, 2019

Gr 5 Science MCAS Tomorrow and Tuesday

STE (Science, Technology & Engineering) MCAS testing for grades 5 and 8 takes place this week.

  • Grade 5 has STE MCAS on Monday 5/13 and Tuesday 5/14
  • Grade 8 has Math MCAS on Wednesday 5/15 and Thursday 5/16

On days when your child has MCAS, please be sure they:
  • Are well-rested
  • Have eaten a nutritious breakfast at home or have time to eat breakfast at school
  • Arrive at school on time