Message from Our Principal

This message from BMS Principal Lisa Oliver went out on Friday. It is replicated here for your reference.

Dear BMS Families,

We have a few updates for you to be aware of this week.

First, I would like you to know that there will be some adjustments to the schedules in each grade level within the hybrid model. This is to expand the opportunity to participate in the connect-in times to live classes on remote days. This will also allow students to make more connections to both their teachers and peers while working remotely. Please watch for communication from your child's teacher and/or assistant principal to explain in more detail.

Also, please be aware that we are looking to address some traffic challenges we are experiencing during drop off. Safety is of the utmost importance for our students and we ask that everyone please adhere to the protocols we have in place. We again ask that you only drop your child off in the live drop off or the Cummings Center. This is to ensure the safety of all.

As always, if you have any questions please email me at loliver@beverlyschools.org
Have a wonderful weekend!

Best,
Lisa Oliver
BMS Principal

New! BMS After School Business Program

Is your child a budding entrepreneur? Do they have a head for the business side of things? They can join the BMS Virtual After School Business Program, run by 3 BHS students. It's a 5-week program that starts on January 25.

See this flyer for more information.

Enjoy These Student Creations!

 Mrs. Nearis's drama class has been making some beautiful mini dramatic "sets" and we wanted to share some of them with you!

By Eve F.

By Kaylee G.

By Tara M.

By Jaden A.

Be Brave Board Updated

There are 9 new activities on the Be Brave Board, which is updated each Wednesday with Global Apps activities from Wellness, Art, Music & Drama, STEM, and Library.

• 3 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies
• Recycle, Upcycle, Trash
• David Hockney Photography Collage
• Folk Music Around the World
• People Inspired by Dr. King
• Flip a Coin Workout
• Musical Bottle
• Art Movie Night
• Music & Mindfulness

Hybrid students: Fill out an exit ticket for Jan 20-26 after completing each activity.

RLA students: Follow directions on their Global Apps Google Classroom

All - Optional: share this week's knowledge and creations on Padlet.

Yearbook Design Challenge

Do you want to design the yearbook cover?

Artwork due by  Monday January 25th

Turn in to the main office or email your cover to kvanderslice@beverlyschools.org

What Needs to be Included:

• Beverly Middle School (title)
• 2020-2021
• Digital or hand-drawn
• Colorful/ no white space

Be creative!

BMS Morning News for Today!

 Check out some of our BMS students doing the BMS Morning News today!

Virtual MLK Jr. Day Event Tomorrow 9-10am

On Monday, January 18th from 9-10 am, Beverly's Human Rights Committee will host the City of Beverly's annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. remembrance event. 

The program will be broadcast on BevCam Channel 8 as well online at https://beverlyhumanrights.org/ 

This will be a youth-led presentation with a montage of videos gathered from Beverly students. This event will also include words by Mayor Mike Cahill; Abu Toppin, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director; Dr. André Morgan, Beverly Public School's Director of Opportunity, Access, and Equity; and January Gill O'Neil, author, poet, and professor. 

Although we miss meeting in person, we embrace the opportunity to share an hour in remembrance of this great American civil rights leader, whose vision is perhaps more relevant than ever for our community and our country.

Spread the word by sharing this Facebook event or using your favorite social media channel!

Click here for more about MLK Jr. Day and a calendar of virtual events beginning Sunday, January 17, through Friday, January 22.