PTO Meeting Tonight

Hello BMS Families! Please join us tonight at 6:30pm for the final PTO meeting of the 2020/21 school year. We will be asking everyone to mute themselves and utilize the chat function in Zoom.

You should have received an email with the zoom link - if you did not, call the office by 4pm.   

Thank you for your cooperation!
The BMS PTO

Gr 8 - BHS Laptop Program

Dear 8th Grade Parents,

You have or 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 first-come, first-serve basis. Please call as soon as you know they are attending BHS.

Sincerely,
The Beverly Public Schools Technology Department

Grade 5 Math MCAS Tomorrow

Grade 5 is the first grade level to participate in MCAS testing this week, with Grade 5 ELA scheduled for Tuesday, May 11 and Grade 5 Math on Thursday, May 13.

Note that Grade 5 RLA for ELA and math will be next week, along with ELA for Grades 6, 7 and 8.

Here is the link to all testing dates, grades 5-8

The BMS Tech Center recommends the steps in this document to make sure that everyone's iPad is running properly for MCAS (and for school!) 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 (if not, download from Self Service)
• Fully charged

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!

Gr 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

Students Should Prepare Their 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!

Honor a Teacher This Month!

Beverly Patch recently ran an article about the Beverly Education Foundation's Annual Honor A Teacher Appeal and Teacher Appreciation Week. This is one of the best ways you can show your appreciation to an educator in Beverly!

Make your donation today https://www.bevedfoundation.org/honor-a-teacher/

MCAS This Week

Grade 5 will be the first grade level to participate in MCAS testing this week, with Grade 5 ELA scheduled for Tuesday, May 11 and Grade 5 Math on Thursday, May 13.

Note that Grade 5 RLA will be the following week.

Here is the link to all testing dates, grades 5-8

The BMS Tech Center recommends the steps in this document to make sure that everyone's iPad is running properly for MCAS (and for school!) 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 (if not, download from Self Service)
• Fully charged

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!