Saturday, May 4, 2019

Tomorrow at the Cabot: Symphony by the Sea

The Friends of the Beverly Public Library is holding a fundraiser tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon at The Cabot Theatre with Symphony by the Sea. Money raised will go to the renovation of the teen room at the public library!

Tickets are on sale now at the Beverly Public Library and include a complimentary Friends of the BPL membership.

See this flyer for more information.

Friday, May 3, 2019

Dodgeball Playoffs Monday After School

Dodgeball playoffs will be after school on Monday, May 6. Students on these teams should report to the gym at 3:05 on Monday.
  • 5th Grade: Blue Barracudas, Red Jaguars, Teal Tigers, Yellow Warthogs
  • 6th Grade: The Battleships, The Monopolizers, The Bogglers, The Yahtzees

Scholastic Book Fair is Coming!

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Beverly Middle School!

It will be in the library from Tuesday, May 28 through Friday, May 31. All students will be given an opportunity to come during the school day at an assigned time. The fair will also have some before and after school hours and there will be an online fair to shop without ever setting foot in the school. New this year is an e-wallet, which you will be able to set up ahead of time, so you don't have to remember to give your kids cash or a check!

More details to come next week, including signups for volunteer slots!

Electronics Collection at BHS Tomorrow

Do you have some old electronics kicking around the house that you'd like to dispose of? Tomorrow is the day! The City of Beverly is holding an Electronics Day at Beverly High School on Saturday, May 4 from 8am to noon.

The Electronics Collection is sponsored by the Beverly Waste Reduction Committee. Proceeds go to the Beverly High School Football program and the Beverly Recycles Education Fund.

Check this flyer for information about what to bring (or not bring) and what fees are due, if any

Babysitter Workshop Tomorrow

The Beverly Rec Department is holding a babysitting workshop tomorrow (Saturday) from 9-1, open to kids who are 11 years old and up.

Click here to view a flyer with more information.

Sunday Symphony by the Sea Fundraiser at the Cabot

The Friends of the Beverly Public Library is holding a fundraiser on Sunday afternoon at The Cabot Theatre with Symphony by the Sea. Money raised will go to the renovation of the teen room at the public library!

Tickets are on sale now at the Beverly Public Library and include a complimentary Friends of the BPL membership.

See this flyer for more information.

Donation Requests For Teacher Appreciation Week

Some wonderful things are being planned for BMS Teacher Appreciation Week 5/6-5/10. Our BMS Staff have had quite a year of changes - new building, new schedule, more kids, etc. We want to let them know how appreciated they are!

The PTO would love your support on 3 core things:

1. Teacher Snacks - please drop off Teacher snacks in the bin in the main office starting tomorrow. Granola bars, power bars, small chips and pretzel bags, mints, candies, etc. We plan on putting baskets out in the teacher's lounges on Wed. 5/8. Thank you!

2. Desserts - Drop off a dessert on Friday 5/10 morning for staff to enjoy alongside their special teacher luncheon that day. These can be home-made OR store bought - any and all are appreciated.

3. Donations - If you'd like to send in a couple dollars to go toward either option #1 or #2...please send in an envelope with Ann Gavin - PTO on it and it will be placed in the PTO mailbox in the office...or catch me on the fly.

If you have any questions or need assistance - please contact Ann Gavin at #978-578-1887 or anngavin@comcast.net.

Gr 6 & 7 MCAS Next Week

Math MCAS testing for grades 6 and 7 takes place next week.

  • Grade 7 has Math MCAS on Monday 5/6 and Tuesday 5/7
  • Grade 6 has Math MCAS on Wednesday 5/8 and Thursday 5/9

On days when your child has MCAS, please be sure they:
  • Are well-rested
  • Have eaten a nutritious breakfast at home or have time to eat breakfast at school
  • Arrive at school on time

Gr 8 - Panoramic Picture Day Next Friday

The Grade 8 Panoramic Picture Day is next Friday, May 10! It will be the first grade 8 class to have their photo taken at the new Beverly Middle School.

Order forms are being handed out this week by grade 8 teachers. You can pay by check or online by going to mylifetouch.com and entering in the Picture Day ID OB018029T0. (Hint: copy and paste this number into the box on the website!)

Photos are priced at $18 for just the 8"x24" photo or $22 if you order it laminated.

For more information, click here to see a copy of the order form or call 800-763-4753.

Also - On Thursday, May 16th, all 8th grade students have an assembly to learn about BHS Athletics. Coaches and Assistant Coaches from many sports will be represented to speak with our students about their programs.

Please refer to this document for more important dates to be aware of as the end of the year approaches.

Thursday, May 2, 2019

Gr 8 - Panoramic Photo & Important Dates

The Grade 8 Panoramic Picture Day is next Friday, May 10! It will be the first grade 8 class to have their photo taken at the new Beverly Middle School.

Order forms are being handed out this week by grade 8 teachers. You can pay by check or online by going to mylifetouch.com and entering in the Picture Day ID OB018029T0. (Hint: copy and paste this number into the box on the website!)

Photos are priced at $18 for just the 8"x24" photo or $22 if you order it laminated.

For more information, click here to see a copy of the order form or call 800-763-4753.

Please refer to this document for more important dates to be aware of as the end of the year approaches.

Track & Field

Due to the weather we will be having a meeting in the first floor cafeteria today (Thursday), followed by an optional run. We should be done by 3:45 for the late bus.

Green Team

Green Team is cancelled today (Thursday 5/2).

Lost & Found

Do you recognize any items in the lost and found? Please ask your child to stop by and claim them asap! It is located outside the library.

View an album with photos - new items photographed on Wednesday May 1 are in here now.

All items that were in the lost & found as of the end of April will be donated to charity at the end of May!

9 More Parent Chaperones Needed

The Grade 8 Recognition Night events will be held on Thursday, June 13 at BHS. The ceremony starts at 6 and is immediately followed by a dance.  The winning dance theme is Bright Lights, Big City!

We need parents of children in ALL GRADES to assist with this celebration.

ONLY grade 5/6/7 parents chaperone during the dance. Thank you to those who have stepped up!
You must complete a CORI form in advance so we really need people to step up now to help with this event so we have time to complete the CORI process! As of Thursday we still had 9 open spots. Go to volunteersignup.org/WBB3K to sign up today!

We can use parents of children in any grade to volunteer for cleanup - as of Thursday there were still 7 spots open (setup is full - thank you!). Go to volunteersignup.org/WBB3K to sign up today!

BPL Teen Room Renovation Fundraiser

The Friends of the Beverly Public Library is holding a fundraiser on Sunday afternoon at The Cabot Theatre with Symphony by the Sea.  Money raised will go to the renovation of the teen room at the public library!

Tickets are on sale now at the Beverly Public Library and include a complimentary Friends of the BPL membership.

See this flyer for more information.

Babysitter Training on Saturday

The Beverly Rec Department is holding a babysitting workshop on Saturday from 9-1, open to kids who are 11 years old and up.

Click here to view a flyer with more information.

Teacher Appreciation Week - Help Needed

Some wonderful things are being planned for BMS Teacher Appreciation Week 5/6-5/10. Our BMS Staff have had quite a year of changes - new building, new schedule, more kids, etc. We want to let them know how appreciated they are!

The PTO would love your support on 3 core things:

1. Teacher Snacks - please drop off Teacher snacks in the bin in the main office starting tomorrow. Granola bars, power bars, small chips and pretzel bags, mints, candies, etc. We plan on putting baskets out in the teacher's lounges on Wed. 5/8. Thank you!

2. Desserts - Drop off a dessert on Friday 5/10 morning for staff to enjoy alongside their special teacher luncheon that day. These can be home-made OR store bought - any and all are appreciated.

3. Donations - If you'd like to send in a couple dollars to go toward either option #1 or #2, please send in an envelope with "Ann Gavin - PTO" on it and it will be placed in the PTO mailbox in the office OR you can Venmo to Beverlymiddle-PTO.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Ann Gavin at 978-578-1887 or anngavin@comcast.net.

Summer Opportunity for Girls at GUS

The Glen Urquhart School is offering a one-week Environmental Science & Leadership + Adventures for Girls program the week of June 24-28 from 9am to 4pm.

For more information, see this flyer or contact Nancy Hartmann at nhartmann@gus.org or (978) 927-1064 x131.

Gr 8 Math MCAS Tomorrow

Math MCAS testing for grades 5 and 8 takes place this week.

  • Grade 5 has Math MCAS on Monday 4/29 and Tuesday 4/30
  • Grade 8 has Math MCAS on Thursday 5/2 and Friday 5/3

On days when your child has MCAS, please be sure they:
  • Are well-rested
  • Have eaten a nutritious breakfast at home or have time to eat breakfast at school
  • Arrive at school on time

Gr 8 - BMS Laptop Registration Information

The information and directions to lease a Beverly High School laptop were distributed last week to 8th grade students. Online registration will be available until June 15th.

You can view registration information and directions online.

View/download scholarship application.

Note: if your child may be attending Essex Tech, do not register for a laptop between April 23rd and June 15th because the first registration payment is non-refundable. The Tech Center orders extra laptops for students who are waitlisted for Essex Tech. If you have been waitlisted but are not admitted to Essex Tech and decide to attend BHS, immediately call the BHS Tech Center at 978-921-6132 ext. 11171 so we can hold a laptop for your child. Next, you must come to the Tech Center to fill out the appropriate registration form with payment (you will not be able to register online). Please note, this is on a first-come first-serve basis, so please call the BHS Tech Center as soon as you have been notified by Essex Tech. If you have any questions please call the BHS Tech Center at 978-921-6132 ext. 11171.