Friday, February 14, 2020

Big Buck$ Calendars

Enjoy your February break but don't forget to sell your Big Buck$ 2020 Calendars!
 
THIS JUST IN!! There is a pair of AIRPODS up for grabs! This GRAND PRIZE will go to the top seller in the school! Please make sure you get more calendars from the office if you need them!

Which homeroom will win the Bagel World Breakfast?! The teachers that are currently in the lead are: Olbash, Cindric, Hopkins and O'Malley! 

There are still 15 selling days left in the fundraiser so get out there and win for your homeroom!!

Any questions, email Nancy Stanley at nancyptrain@msn.com or Kristin Guanci at kmguanci@yahoo.com

Yearbook Only $16 Until Feb 21!

The 2020 BMS yearbook is now on sale!

Please visit http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A03409530 to place your order.

Guarantee your child will have a yearbook and lock in the early bird price of $16.

The deadline for this low price has now been extended to Friday, February 21!

Band Students - Bring Instruments Home!

All Band students please make sure your instruments go home with you over vacation! They will get very sad and lonely if left in a locker for the week!

Thursday, February 13, 2020

Track Team Meeting Today

Curious about participating in Track & Field this Spring? It is open to students in grades 6-8. There will be an informational meeting for students after school at 3:15pm on Thursday, Feb. 13 in the 3rd floor cafeteria.

Registration
Students in grades 6-8 may register now for Middle School Track! The Middle School Track registration process is run through the BHS Athletic Department, which opened the spring sports registration on February 1; it is open until March 16 only. 

Any student or returning athlete is required to register online at bhsonline.orgPayments must be paid in full during the registration process either online or by mailing a check to the high school. Checks should be made payable to Beverly Public Schools. The link for registration and online payments can be found under the “Activities” tab on the Beverly High School school website

Please do not forget to mail or bring an updated physical to the Athletic Department. Physicals are only valid for 13 months from the date of your child’s physical. 

All registrations, payments and physicals must be received BEFORE March 16 or your child will be ineligible to participate. 

For more information
See  this flyer about the informational meeting on 2/13 and/or contact the middle school coaches.
  • Dan Arsnow - earsnow@beverlyschools.org 
  • Andrea Sherman - asherman@beverlyyschools.org 
Other pertinent info on athletics can be found on the BHS Athletics webpage.  Contact the Athletic Office with questions: Linda Zambouras, Admin. Asst. 978-921-6132 x12139, Dan Keefe, Athletic Director 978-21-6141.

Intramural Basketball

Today's 7th and 8th Championship Basketball Game is:
  • Celtics vs. Clippers
See you in the gym at 3:05!

NAGLY Speaker at BMS

Steve Harrington the Executive Director of NAGLY will be speaking  the Thursday after vacation at 3:15 in the library. All are welcome.

Yearbook

Yearbook club is cancelled today, Thursday 2/13

Lion King Jr. Auditions - Last Week to Sign Up!

Beverly Middle School will be presenting Lion King Jr. this spring! Auditions will be held on Tuesday, February 25 after school in the BMS auditorium and callbacks will be on Monday, March 2. Not everyone who auditions for the show will be called back for a part, but everyone will be cast.

Everyone who is auditioning will take part in a short dance audition. If you are looking for a lead role or a solo singing role, you should prepare a verse and chorus of a song that makes you shine! You will need a karaoke track to sing with.


If you are interested in joining Stage Crew, please email aswiniuch@beverlyschools.org. Stage Crew Information will be sent out after auditions occur.

For more information:
Or join the Google Classroom with the code JMEEFOD to easily access all of this information in one place!

If you have further questions, please contact Mr. Swiniuch (aswiniuch@beverlyschools.org) or Ms. Northridge (enorthridge@beverlyschools.org).

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

The News at 502

Our first issue of the News at 502 for the year is out! Students received  hard  copies on team but the hard-working staff wanted to share it with parents too.

Students of all grades interested in joining News Club can talk to Ms. Woznick in the library or Mrs. Lydon in Room 218 or just come after school on Monday, February 24, when we begin to plan our next issue and other news reporting activities.

Sell Sell Sell Those Big Buck$ Cslendars!

Don't forget to sell, sell, sell your Big Bucks Calendars to win some great prizes!

The top selling homeroom in each grade will win a Bagel World Breakfast and the top seller in each grade will win an Amazon gift card! Winners will be calculated and announced after vacation, so get a jump on things now so you can maximize your chances.

If you have sold all of yours and need more, please visit the office to request more.

Middle School Volleyball Club

Middle School Volleyball starts after vacation!  It's for  grades: 5 – 8 in the Beverly Middle School Gym.  We will  focus on learning and practicing skills, doing  drills and playing intersquad games
  • First day is Thursday, February 27th - Orientation/Evaluations
  • Second day is Thursday, March 5th - Evaluations and start of skills
  • Then it is every Tuesday and Thursday the week after that (starting March 10) from 3:00 – 4:00 pm (you can leave early for the late bus).
Things to know:
  • Cost: Free!
  • NO experience needed! This is different than the other club sports after school -- it is more skill focused.
  • Sign up with Mrs. Tetreau - at a lunch when she is there, on Wednesday 2/12 after school in the gym, or find a time to see her. You can  email her  at stetreau@beverlyschools.org.

Gr 6-8: Track Info Meeting Tomorrow

Curious about participating in Track & Field this Spring? It is open to students in grades 6-8. There will be an informational meeting for students after school at 3:15pm on Thursday, Feb. 13 in the 3rd floor cafeteria.

Registration
Students in grades 6-8 may register now for Middle School Track! The Middle School Track registration process is run through the BHS Athletic Department, which opened the spring sports registration on February 1; it is open until March 16 only. 

Any student or returning athlete is required to register online at bhsonline.orgPayments must be paid in full during the registration process either online or by mailing a check to the high school. Checks should be made payable to Beverly Public Schools. The link for registration and online payments can be found under the “Activities” tab on the Beverly High School school website

Please do not forget to mail or bring an updated physical to the Athletic Department. Physicals are only valid for 13 months from the date of your child’s physical. 

All registrations, payments and physicals must be received BEFORE March 16 or your child will be ineligible to participate. 

For more information
See  this flyer about the informational meeting on 2/13 and/or contact the middle school coaches.
  • Dan Arsnow - earsnow@beverlyschools.org 
  • Andrea Sherman - asherman@beverlyyschools.org 
Other pertinent info on athletics can be found on the BHS Athletics webpage.  Contact the Athletic Office with questions: Linda Zambouras, Admin. Asst. 978-921-6132 x12139, Dan Keefe, Athletic Director 978-21-6141.

Order Your Yearbook Now!

The 2020 BMS yearbook is now on sale!

Please visit http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A03409530 to place your order.

Guarantee your child will have a yearbook and lock in the early bird price of $16.

The deadline for this low price has now been extended to Friday, February 21!

Intramural Basketball

Wednesday's Intramural Basketball Playoff Games are:
  • Celtics vs. Bulls
  • Clippers vs. Lakers

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Sign Up for Lion King Auditions

Beverly Middle School will be presenting Lion King Jr. this spring! Auditions will be held on Tuesday, February 25 after school in the BMS auditorium and callbacks will be on Monday, March 2. Not everyone who auditions for the show will be called back for a part, but everyone will be cast.

Everyone who is auditioning will take part in a short dance audition. If you are looking for a lead role or a solo singing role, you should prepare a verse and chorus of a song that makes you shine! You will need a karaoke track to sing with.


If you are interested in joining Stage Crew, please email aswiniuch@beverlyschools.org. Stage Crew Information will be sent out after auditions occur.

For more information:
Or join the Google Classroom with the code JMEEFOD to easily access all of this information in one place!

If you have further questions, please contact Mr. Swiniuch (aswiniuch@beverlyschools.org) or Ms. Northridge (enorthridge@beverlyschools.org).

Tomorrow - Fundraiser @ Acapulcos

Please come support the 8th grade graduating class at Acapulcos in Beverly!!!

Take a night off from cooking and enjoy a meal  tomorrow, Thursday, March 12th. 

A portion of the sales from the entire day will be donated.

Gr 6-8: Track Info Meeting Thurs.

Are you interested in gaining strength and getting shape while being outside? Are you interested in being part of a team with a history of success? Are you curious to try something new? The track team is holding an informational meeting on the third floor cafe this Thursday after school at 3:15 for  students in grades 6-8. Please see Mr. Arsnow in room 304 if you have any questions.

Registration
Students in grades 6-8 may register now for Middle School Track! The Middle School Track registration process is run through the BHS Athletic Department, which opened the spring sports registration on February 1; it is open until March 16 only. 

Any student or returning athlete is required to register online at bhsonline.orgPayments must be paid in full during the registration process either online or by mailing a check to the high school. Checks should be made payable to Beverly Public Schools. The link for registration and online payments can be found under the “Activities” tab on the Beverly High School school website

Please do not forget to mail or bring an updated physical to the Athletic Department. Physicals are only valid for 13 months from the date of your child’s physical. 

All registrations, payments and physicals must be received BEFORE March 16 or your child will be ineligible to participate. 

For more information
See  this flyer about the informational meeting on 2/13 and/or contact the middle school coaches.
  • Dan Arsnow - earsnow@beverlyschools.org 
  • Andrea Sherman - asherman@beverlyyschools.org 
Other pertinent info on athletics can be found on the BHS Athletics webpage.  Contact the Athletic Office with questions: Linda Zambouras, Admin. Asst. 978-921-6132 x12139, Dan Keefe, Athletic Director 978-21-6141.

PTO Treasurer Needed

The PTO needs a new Treasurer beginning in September, 2020. It is an easy but very important job and anyone who volunteers does not necessarily need any accounting and finance skills. The greatest gift you can give is your time! The current Treasurer is totally willing to help you!!

Please reach out to BMS parents nancyptrain@msn.com or kmguanci@yahoo.com for more information!!

Robotics Club

Robotics Club will meet after school today from 3 to 3:45 in room 316.

Writers Club

Writers' Club will meet today in Room 441 from 3:00-3:45.

Intramural Basketball

Tuesday intramural basketball playoff games are:
  • Swarm vs. Red Claws
  • Mad Ants vs. Hustle
See you in the gym at 3:05!

Monday, February 10, 2020

Yearbook Early Bird Price Through Feb. 21!

The 2020 BMS yearbook is now on sale!

Please visit http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A03409530 to place your order.

Guarantee your child will have a yearbook and lock in the early bird price of $16.

The deadline for this low price has now been extended to Friday, February 21!

Sell Calendars & Win a Bagel World Breakfast!

Don't forget to sell, sell, sell your Big Bucks Calendars to win some great prizes! The top selling homeroom in each grade will win a Bagel World Breakfast and the top seller in each grade will win an Amazon gift card! If you have sold all of yours and need more, please visit the office to request more.

Music Parents Meeting Wednesday 2/12

There is meeting of the Beverly Middle School Music Parents on Wednesday 2/12 at 6:30pm in the Music Room!

All parents of Chorus, Band and Strings students are welcome! We'll be discussing our 2nd and final fundraising event of the year, hope to see you there!

New Club - All Hands On Deck!

News club - we are folding our first newspaper issue of the year today! Please come to the library after school and feel free to bring a friend.

New and old members are welcome to come help. Snacks will be served.

Intramural Basketball

Today's Intramural Playoff BBALL games:
  • Blue Devils vs. Wildcats
  • Tar Heels vs. Spartans
See you in the gym at 3:05!

Mandatory NJHS meeting

Just a reminder that there will be a mandatory National Junior Honor Society meeting this Wednesday, February 12th, from 3:05-3:45 in the third floor cafeteria. Any questions, please see Lady McGrath in room 444 or Mrs. Cann in room 344.

Youth Football and Cheerleading

Registration for 2020 Beverly Youth Football and Cheerleading is now available. Register by February 17 for a 25% discount!

See this flyer for more information or go to beverlypantheryfc.org.

Gr 6-8: Track Info Meeting Thursday

Are you interested in gaining strength and getting shape while being outside? Are you interested in being part of a team with a history of success? Are you curious to try something new? The track team is holding an informational meeting on the third floor cafe this Thursday after school at 3:15. Please see Mr. Arsnow in room 304 if you have any questions.

Registration
Students in grades 6-8 may register now for Middle School Track! The Middle School Track registration process is run through the BHS Athletic Department, which opened the spring sports registration on February 1; it is open until March 16 only. 

Any student or returning athlete is required to register online at bhsonline.orgPayments must be paid in full during the registration process either online or by mailing a check to the high school. Checks should be made payable to Beverly Public Schools. The link for registration and online payments can be found under the “Activities” tab on the Beverly High School school website

Please do not forget to mail or bring an updated physical to the Athletic Department. Physicals are only valid for 13 months from the date of your child’s physical. 

All registrations, payments and physicals must be received BEFORE March 16 or your child will be ineligible to participate. 

For more information
See  this flyer about the informational meeting on 2/13 and/or contact the middle school coaches.
  • Dan Arsnow - earsnow@beverlyschools.org 
  • Andrea Sherman - asherman@beverlyyschools.org 
Other pertinent info on athletics can be found on the BHS Athletics webpage.  Contact the Athletic Office with questions: Linda Zambouras, Admin. Asst. 978-921-6132 x12139, Dan Keefe, Athletic Director 978-21-6141.

Gr 6/7/8 Art Club Meets Today

Art Club meets on Mondays and alternates between 5th grade only and meetings for 6th/7th/8th graders only. Here is the schedule for upcoming dates until the end of March.

5th grade meets: Feb 24, March 9, March 23

6th, 7th, 8th grades meet: Feb 10, March 2, March 16, March 30

Art Club is held in the art room on the 3rd floor (334A) with Mr. Fox. Please contact him with questions at jfox@beverlyschools.org.

Sign Up For Musical Auditions

Beverly Middle School will be presenting Lion King Jr. this spring! Auditions will be held on Tuesday, February 25 after school in the BMS auditorium and callbacks will be on Monday, March 2. Not everyone who auditions for the show will be called back for a part, but everyone will be cast.

Everyone who is auditioning will take part in a short dance audition. If you are looking for a lead role or a solo singing role, you should prepare a verse and chorus of a song that makes you shine! You will need a karaoke track to sing with.


If you are interested in joining Stage Crew, please email a.swiniuch@beverlyschools.org. Stage Crew Information will be sent out after auditions occur.

For more information:
Or join the Google Classroom with the code JMEEFOD to easily access all of this information in one place!

If you have further questions, please contact Mr. Swiniuch (aswiniuch@beverlyschools.org) or Ms. Northridge (enorthridge@beverlyschools.org).

Green Club

The Green Club meets on Tuesdays in the Neighborhood One 6th grade Maker Space, Room 215. Any and all interested students should plan to come from 3:05-3:45. Hope to see you there! See Mrs. Lang for more information.

Honors Choir

Honors choir rehearsal is today 3-4 pm in room 155.

Sunday, February 9, 2020

News Club - Extra Help Needed Monday

News Club has an issue of the paper due out next week but we need extra staff to help fold after school on Monday, February 10 in the library.

Anyone is welcome to join and we'll give you snacks.  It's fun to fold and talk with your friends. It's open to ALL students in grades  5-8. We welcome old and new friends! It's a great way to learn more about News Club and consider joining for the second half of the year. 5th graders are welcome to join now too!

We will meet in the library after  school from 3-4pm. You can leave for the late bus but we may be  looking for a few people to stay until about 4  to help finish up.

Questions? See Ms. Woznick in the library, or email Ms. Woznick (awoznick@beverlyschools.og)  or Mrs. Lydon (dlydon@beverlyschools.org).

PTO In Search of a Treasurer

The PTO needs a new Treasurer beginning in September, 2020. It is an easy but very important job and anyone who volunteers does not necessarily need any accounting and finance skills. The greatest gift you can give is your time! The current Treasurer is totally willing to help you!!

Please reach out to BMS parents nancyptrain@msn.com or kmguanci@yahoo.com for more information!!