Summer Reading

Students across the school talked about what they read this summer during the first block today. We are a community of readers! Students in grades 6-8 turned in their summer reading projects. This will be part of the first trimester grade for most 6-8 students, unless they are new to Beverly Public Schools or have received other instructions from their ELA teacher.

Students who were not in school or otherwise unable to turn in their project on Friday should bring it directly to Ms. Woznick in the BMS Library. Please be sure it is clearly labeled with the student's name and homeroom so that they may receive credit.

Summer reading books and response project information is posted online at https://beverlymssummerreading.blogspot.com/.

If you have questions, please contact Ms. Woznick by email at awoznick@beverlyschools.org.

Fall Frolic 5K & Fun Run - Sign Up Now!

Come support your local elementary schools and join us at Lynch Park on Sunday, September 23rd for the 9th Annual Fall Frolic 5K & Fun Run.

Haven’t registered yet? No problem! You can sign up online before Thursday, September 20th or register the day of at Lynch Park.

Fun Run will begin at 9am and will be entirely in Lynch Park. 5K begins at 9:30am.

See this flyer for more information!

iPad Rollout & Update

We rolled out our 1-1 iPad program across the school this week and it's going very smoothly so far!

Those who have NOT yet returned the Device Use Agreement 

should print it, sign it, and return it to the main office immediately. 

Grade 5 and 6 students received iPads at the beginning of the week and are already putting them to great use. Their iPads stay here at school overnight so they are safe and charged and ready for the next day.

Grade 7 and 8 students are were due to receive their iPads yesterday (Thursday). Students who have returned their signed Device Use Agreement also receieved chargers. Please remember:

• These chargers must be brought home and kept in a safe location. They are not to be loaned out or used for other purposes.
• Students should plan to bring their iPads home each day so that they can be used for homework assignments and charged overnight. 
• Students are responsible for bringing their iPads to school fully charged each day.

Refer to the Device Use Agreement for further information.

Until the signed Device Use Agreement is received, grade 7-8 students will not be permitted to take an iPad home and must coordinate with team teachers to be sure it is properly stored and charged at school overnight. It may not be left in student's personal school lockers.

Please email the BMS Tech Center with any questions: bmstech@beverlyschools.org.

Calling all runners, walkers and riders!!

Here is a great opportunity to do some community service:

September is Hunger Action Month and Beverly Bootstraps invites you to Step into Action! Walk, run or ride at your own pace on your own schedule when you join their virtual walkathon. Just log your steps online. Ask your family and friends to support your effort to prevent hunger. 

Click here to register now for Beverly Bootstraps’ Step into Action Virtual Walkathon.

See this flyer for more information.

Valuable Info on PTO Website

The Beverly Middle School PTO website contains lots of valuable information, including:

• Teachers' and Parents' guides to Fortnite. The teacher post is specifically about how Fortnite can be used to insert educational content and is valuable to parents as well. Check it out!! (The best way to jump from the Bus is to learn some super easy middle school math!!!)
• An upcoming City marijuana meeting. The City's approach to legal marijuana dispensaries will directly impact your middle school student.
• A specific tab that allows anyone to donate to the PTO using the Direct Donation Drive which is ongoing and is the PTO's only Fall fundraiser, raising money that supports field trips.

The BMS PTO website is at https://sites.google.com/view/beverly-middle-school-pto/home

From the Cross Country Desk

Congratulations to Karli Atwood, Grade 6 and TJ Betts, Grade 8, both had a first place finish yesterday at Swampscott. Great show!

iPad Rollout Info & Reminders

We've been rolling out our 1-1 iPad program across the school this week and it's going very smoothly so far!

Those who have NOT yet returned the Device Use Agreement 

should print it, sign it, and return it to the main office immediately. 

Grade 5 and 6 students received iPads earlier this week and are already putting them to great use. Their iPads stay here at school overnight so they are safe and charged and ready for the next day.

Grade 7 and 8 students are due to get their iPads today, Thursday, September 13. Students who have returned their signed Device Use Agreement are also receiving chargers. Please remember:

• These chargers must be brought home and kept in a safe location. They are not to be loaned out or used for other purposes.
• Students should plan to bring their iPads home each day so that they can be used for homework assignments and charged overnight. 
• Students are responsible for bringing their iPads to school fully charged each day.

Refer to the Device Use Agreement for further information.

Until the signed Device Use Agreement is received, grade 7-8 students will not be permitted to take an iPad home and must coordinate with team teachers to be sure it is properly stored and charged at school overnight. It may not be left in student's personal school lockers.

Please email the BMS Tech Center with any questions: bmstech@beverlyschools.org.

iPad Rollout Info & Reminders

We've been rolling out our 1-1 iPad program across the school this week and it's going very smoothly so far! 

Those who have NOT yet returned the Device Use Agreement 

should print it, sign it, and return it to the main office immediately. 

Grade 5 and 6 students received iPads earlier this week and are already putting them to great use. Their iPads stay here at school overnight so they are safe and charged and ready for the next day.

Grade 7 and 8 students are due to get their iPads tomorrow, Thursday, September 13. Students who have returned their signed Device Use Agreement will also receive chargers. Please remember:

• These chargers must be brought home and kept in a safe location. They are not to be loaned out or used for other purposes.
• Students should plan to bring their iPads home each day so that they can be used for homework assignments and charged overnight. 
• Students are responsible for bringing their iPads to school fully charged each day.

Refer to the Device Use Agreement for further information.

Until the signed Device Use Agreement is received, grade 7-8 students will not be permitted to take an iPad home and must coordinate with team teachers to be sure it is properly stored and charged at school overnight. It may not be left in student's personal school lockers.

Please email the BMS Tech Center with any questions: bmstech@beverlyschools.org.

Music Parents Meeting Tonight

There will be a Beverly Middle School Music Parents meeting on Wednesday September 12th in the Music room (Room 155) from 6:30 - 7:00 pm.

West Nile Virus in Beverly

The Beverly Board of Public Health would like to remind you that even though summer is winding down, it's still mosquito season, and West Nile Virus has been found in a mosquito sample in Beverly.

Please take precautions for yourself and your children, particularly around dusk, by wearing clothing that covers your arms and legs and by using insect repellant. You can help prevent mosquitos hatching on your property by draining standing water and being careful to only open windows that are screened in.

See the attached letter for more details.

Sign Up Now for Fall Frolic 5K & Fun Run

Come support your local elementary schools and join us at Lynch Park on Sunday, September 23rd for the 9th Annual Fall Frolic 5k & Fun Run. 

Haven’t registered yet? No problem! You can sign up online before Thursday, September 20th or register the day of at Lynch Park.

Fun Run will begin at 9am and will be entirely in Lynch Park. 5K begins at 9:30am.

See this flyer for more information!

Cross Country - Black Team Reminder

A reminder to the BLACK team for Beverly Middle School cross country: today's practice is ON! Please meet Coach Arsnow and Coach Sparkman at the far end of the field outside the school by no later than 3:15. Don't forget to bring any paperwork from last week's meeting if you have it.

Music Parents Meeting Wednesday

There will be a Beverly Middle School Music Parents meeting on Wednesday September 12th in the Music room (Room 155) from 6:30 - 7:00 pm.

All City Jazz Band Auditions 9/20

The All City Jazz Band Auditions are going to be on Thursday, September 20 after school in the band room! 

If you are interested please see Mr. Krafka for audition materials! Also, if that date is a conflict please let Mr. K know, as he's happy to try to accommodate you.

Girls Youth Flag Football

Sign up now for girls' flag football, available in 3 age divisions for 5-8, 9-11, and 12-15 years old. It's an 8-week season, September 23-November 11 on Sunday mornings.

Register online at xflagfootball.com or by calling 855-FLAG-411.

For more information, see this flyer and/or contact Anne at aknapp@xflagfootball.com.

HarborFest is Tomorrow

The 8th Annual Beverly HarborFest happens this Saturday, September 8 from 3-6pm. It's at Glover Wharf (behind the old McDonald's building next to the Beverly-Salem Bridge).

Admission is free and there will be great food for sale from many local eateries. There will be live music, drawings for prizes and activities for all.

It's sponsored by the City of Beverly and the Beverly Harbor Management Authority, along with community partners the Greater Beverly Chamber of Commerce and Beverly Main Streets.

See this flyer for more information.

Dr. Ruth Potee Presentation 9/25

Dr. Ruth Potee is presenting in the Beverly Middle School auditorium on Tuesday, September 25th: Teen Brain Under Construction: What Every Parent Must Know About Your Tween/Teen’s Brain Development. Dr. Potee is a board certified family and addiction medicine physician.

Doors open at 5:00 PM for a interactive display of current trends in youth substance abuse, drug paraphernalia and concealment of illicit drugs and alcohol. Dr. Potee will begin speaking at 6:00 PM.

Please note that this presentation is intended for adults only.

Field Hockey

Field Hockey girls may store their equipment in Coach McGrath's room 444.

All City Jazz Band Auditions

The All City Jazz Band Auditions are going to be on Thursday, September 20 after school in the band room! 

If you are interested please see Mr. Krafka for audition materials! Also, if that date is a conflict please let Mr. K know, as he's happy to try to accommodate you.

Field Hockey

Middle School Field Hockey starts immediately after school today (Thursday, September 6th). All 7th and 8th graders who are already signed up and have paid their fees should meet out on the turf.  If you have any questions about field hockey, Coach McGrath is in room 444.