Friday, May 7, 2021

Gr 8 - BHS Laptop Program Info

Dear 8th Grade Parents,

You will receive an email from bhstech@beverlyschools.org with the information on the BHS Laptop Program and How to Register your 8th grade student for a BHS Laptop. The information is also on the link here: 8th Laptop Registration Information and How to Sign Up

FYI - If your child is applying to The Tech do not fill out a registration because the fee is non-refundable. The Tech Department orders extra devices; when you know your child is attending BHS please call the BHS Tech Center at 978-921-6132 ext. 11171 to sign up for a laptop. Please note, the extra laptops are on a first0come, first-serve basis. Please call as soon as you know they are attending BHS.

Sincerely,
The Beverly Public Schools Technology Department

Important! Steps for Your Student to Prepare iPads for Testing

To make sure that everyone's iPad is running properly for MCAS the BMS Tech Center recommends the steps in this document. We appreciate parents/guardians checking in with their children to make sure this happens or if they need assistance.

  • Check storage - you should have 2GB available!
  • Delete any unused photos, videos, apps.
  • Make sure automatic updates are turned on
  • Install updates manually if need be
  • Soft restart the day of testing
  • Make sure TestNav app is installed on iPad
8th grade students, please make sure you back up any pictures, movies, etc. since you will be turning in your iPad in June.

Please note, these steps can be followed throughout the school year to ensure your device is always running optimally!

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Prepare iPads for MCAS

To make sure that everyone's iPad is running properly for MCAS the BMS Tech Center recommends the steps in this document. We appreciate parents/guardians checking in with their children to make sure this happens or if they need assistance.
  • Check storage - you should have 2GB available!
  • Delete any unused photos, videos, apps.
  • Make sure automatic updates are turned on
  • Install updates manually if need be
  • Soft restart the day of testing
  • Make sure TestNav app is installed on iPad
8th grade students, please make sure you back up any pictures, movies, etc. since you will be turning in your iPad in June.

Please note, these steps can be followed throughout the school year to ensure your device is always running optimally!

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Monday, May 3, 2021

Grade 8 Panoramic Photo

 Dear 8th-grade students and families,

Even in this unusual year, we are going to continue the tradition of the 8th-grade panoramic photo! This year, we are asking students to submit their own photo. The due date to submit photos is May 21st.

The photo should be:
  • a .jpg or .jpeg (.HEIC photos will not work!)
  • square in shape
  • close-up, preferably from the shoulders up
  • representative of you!
How to submit:
  1. Click here to access our secure server
  2. Enter Login ID: 416104014
  3. Browse to select the photo(s) you wish to upload then click on “Select My Images.”
  4. Enter contact information (please use your school email address), including your first and last name.
  5. Click the checkbox indicating that you understand the terms and conditions.
  6. Click “Upload Chosen Images.”
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Vanderslice at kvanderslice@beverlyschools.org

Grade 8 Drive for Bootstraps

 Please read this message from a group of 8th graders partnering with Beverly Bootstraps.

They are hosting a food/clothing/toiletries drive the weeks of April 15 - May 14. The BMS team/neighborhood with the most donations will win a prize!

Honor a Teacher

The Beverly Education Foundation's Annual "Honor a Teacher" Awards are here. If you would like to honor any Beverly educator (teacher, para, specialist, nurse, guidance counselor, administrator, etc.), donate now! They will receive notice of your donation and the money goes to the Beverly Education Foundation to fund their important work, benefiting students throughout our district. The deadline is June 4.

See this flyer for more information or go to the Beverly Education Foundation website.

Sunday, May 2, 2021

Dropoff and Pickup Reminders

As a friendly reminder and courtesy to our neighbors across on Cabot Street, we ask that you please not park in the lots across from the midldle school during drop off and pick up. This has been disrupting business and we have been asked to kindly remind you.

The Cummings Center remains an area where all are welcome to park for both drop off and pick up. We are also working with our crossing guards and the Beverly Police Department to move the traffic flow at a better pace. This may entail waiting for a small group of students to use the crosswalk as opposed to walking students one at a time.

Sports Equipment Donation Drive

Do you have new or new-like baseball or softball equipment that you don’t use? BMS 8th grader Riley Michael is collecting equipment to give to The Double Play Youth Baseball Donation Program Please donate this week! 


See the details in this document.