Summer Reading Blog

BMS Librarian Ms. Woznick is blogging about summer reading each week all summer long.

This week: getting started on a book can be the hardest part. Read this article for some ideas and tips.

More information about summer reading requirements, book lists, and more is at the BMS Summer Reading website.

Supply Lists

Supply lists for the 2019-2020 school year are now available.

Please note that because lockers are smaller than traditional ones, and due to use of technology instead of large textbooks in many cases, we recommend your child use a smaller cinch sack instead of a larger backpack for bringing in items from home every day.

Fall Sports Registration

If your child wants to participate in the fall cross country (Gr. 5-8) or field hockey (gr. 7 & 8 only) programs at the middle school level -- or if you have a child entering BHS who plans to play a fall sport -- you must register them over the summer at at bhsonline.org. Look on the menu bar for Activities and choose Athletics Home and then Registration, or click here to go directly to the registration page.

The deadline for registration, receipt of payment and physicals is AUGUST 1, 2019.

Before any student can participate, the following requirements must be met:

• All students MUST turn in a copy of their most recent physical to the Athletic Office by August 1, 2019. Physicals are good for 13 months from the date of the exam. Students with expired physicals will not be permitted to participate in practices or games until a new physical is turned in.
• Parent/guardian and the student-athlete must complete an online concussion course in the past 12 months. The free course can be found at http://nfhslearn.com/courses/38000
• Payments must be received in the BHS Athletic Office by August 1, 2019. Pre-payment is required. If your son/daughter does not make a team, you will be refunded. Checks received will be shredded or if paying online, you will be reimbursed. If paying online, please send a copy of your confirmation page to the Athletic Office. This will speed up the process.

Apply Now for Meal Benefits

Apply now for free or reduced price meal benefits for the 2019-2020 school year at www.LunchApp.com.

You can see detailed directions here, and download a paper application here as well.

Summer Math Reminders

We are asking students to maintain their math skills over the summer by completing math packets and/or using IXL.com. Now that we're two weeks into summer vacation, it's time to start doing a little every week!

Please note that completion of the packet is required for students entering grade 8 and will be turned in on the second day of school.

Click here to go to website with directions for each grade.

Summer Reading Update: Getting Your Book

This week's blog post from Ms. Woznick is now up on the BMS Summer Reading website: "Getting Your Summer Reading Book" has a round-up of all the different places and formats to consider, including audiobooks and ebooks.

BMS librarian Ms. Woznick is blogging here all summer about summer reading. Past posts are "8 Reasons to Read This Summer" and "Choosing Books To Read This Summer."

Students entering grades 6-8 at Beverly Middle School in September 2019 must:

• read a book from one of the 2019 lists: for students entering grades 5 and up, for students entering grades 7 and up for students entering grades 9 and up (BHS).
• complete ONE response assignment
• read one graphic novel of your own choosing

Once you have satisfied those requirements, we hope and expect you to continue to read other books of your own choosing over the summer.

Check the BMS Summer Reading website for detailed information about summer reading.

Playground Program Begins This Week

The Beverly Rec. Department Playground Program starts Monday, July 1 and continues through August 23!

• For ages 6-12
• From 8:30 am to noon each weekday at many locations through the city.
• Lunch will be provided Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at selected locations, and Lunch will also be served at BHS Monday-Friday from 11:15am-Noon.
• Thursdays are special event days at Lynch Park

Afternoon Park is at Cove Playground on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 1-4:00PM

See this flyer for more information.

Grade 5 Open Houses

Do you have a child entering grade 5 in September? You can come to an open house at Beverly Middle School in August that's just for you and your child!

• Students from Ayers and Hannah elementary schools should plan to attend on Tuesday, August 13 from 4:30 to 5:30 pm.
• Students from Centerville, Cove, or North Beverly elementary schools should plan to attend on Wednesday, August 14 from 4:30 to 5:30 pm.
• If you are new to Beverly Public Schools - welcome! You may attend either day.

Fall Field Hockey & Cross Country

If your child wants to participate in the fall cross country (Gr. 6-8) or field hockey (gr. 7 & 8 only) programs at the middle school level -- or if you have a child entering BHS who plans to play a fall sport -- you must register them over the summer at at bhsonline.org. Look on the menu bar for Activities and choose Athletics Home and then Registration, or click here to go directly to the registration page.

The deadline for registration, receipt of payment and physicals is AUGUST 1, 2019.

Before any student can participate, the following requirements must be met:

• All students MUST turn in a copy of their most recent physical to the Athletic Office by August 1, 2019. Physicals are good for 13 months from the date of the exam. Students with expired physicals will not be permitted to participate in practices or games until a new physical is turned in.
• Parent/guardian and the student-athlete must complete an online concussion course in the past 12 months. The free course can be found at http://nfhslearn.com/courses/38000
• Payments must be received in the BHS Athletic Office by August 1, 2019. Pre-payment is required. If your son/daughter does not make a team, you will be refunded. Checks received will be shredded or if paying online, you will be reimbursed. If paying online, please send a copy of your confirmation page to the Athletic Office. This will speed up the process.

Fall Sports Registration

If your child wants to participate in the fall cross country (Gr. 5-8) or field hockey (gr. 7 & 8 only) programs at the middle school level -- or if you have a child entering BHS who plans to participate in fall sports at the high school level, you must register them over the summer at at bhsonline.org. Look on the menu bar for Activities and choose Athletics Home and then Registration. Please note a previous post had incorrect information about the grade levels for cross country.

The deadline for registration, receipt of payment and physicals is AUGUST 1, 2019.

Summer Reading Overview

Students entering grades 6-8 at Beverly Middle School in September 2019 must:

• read a book from one of the 2019 lists: for students entering grades 5 and up, for students entering grades 7 and up for students entering grades 9 and up (BHS).
• complete ONE response assignment
• read one graphic novel of your own choosing

Once you have satisfied those requirements, we hope and expect you to continue to read other books of your own choosing over the summer. Check the BMS Summer Reading website for detailed information about summer reading.

BMS librarian Ms. Woznick is blogging here all summer about summer reading. See the current posts below.

• 8 Reasons to Read This Summer - June 20, 2019
• Choosing Books To Read This Summer - June 26, 2019
• Coming Next Week: Getting the Book

Fall Cross Country Open to Gr 5-8

Fall Cross Country for Beverly Middle School students is open to all students in all grades 5 through 8. A previous post had incorrect information about the grade levels for cross country.

If your child wants to participate in the fall cross country (Gr. 5-8) or field hockey (gr. 7 & 8 only) programs at the middle school level -- or if you have a child entering BHS who plans to participate in fall sports at the high school level, you must register them over the summer at at bhsonline.org. Look on the menu bar for Activities and choose Athletics Home and then Registration.

The deadline for registration, receipt of payment and physicals is AUGUST 1, 2019.

Playground Program Begins Monday

The Beverly Rec. Department Playground Program starts Monday, July 1 and continues through August 23!

• For ages 6-12
• From 8:30 am to noon each weekday at many locations through the city.
• Lunch will be provided Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at selected locations, and Lunch will also be served at BHS Monday-Friday from 11:15am-Noon.
• Thursdays are special event days at Lynch Park

Afternoon Park is at Cove Playground on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 1-4:00PM

See this flyer for more information.

Register Now for Fall Sports

If your child wants to participate in the fall cross country (Gr. 5-8) or field hockey (gr. 7 & 8 only) programs at the middle school level -- or if you have a child entering BHS who plans to participate in fall sports at the high school level, you must register them over the summer at at bhsonline.org. Look on the menu bar for Activities and choose Athletics Home and then Registration.

The deadline for registration, receipt of payment and physicals is AUGUST 1, 2019.

Before any student can participate, the following requirements must be met:

• All students MUST turn in a copy of their most recent physical to the Athletic Office by August 1, 2019. Physicals are good for 13 months from the date of the exam. Students with expired physicals will not be permitted to participate in practices or games until a new physical is turned in.
• Parent/guardian and the student-athlete must complete an online concussion course in the past 12 months. The free course can be found at http://nfhslearn.com/courses/38000
• Payments must be received in the BHS Athletic Office by August 1, 2019. Pre-payment is required. If your son/daughter does not make a team, you will be refunded. Checks received will be shredded or if paying online, you will be reimbursed. If paying online, please send a copy of your confirmation page to the Athletic Office. This will speed up the process.

8 Reasons to Read This Summer

Ms. Woznick is writing a series of articles about summer reading. The first one "8 Reasons to Read This Summer" is now available on the summer reading blog at https://beverlymssummerreading.blogspot.com/

Students entering grades 6, 7, and 8 are required to:

• Read one book from one of the provided lists
• Produce a response piece to demonstrate that they have read the book to turn in in September.
• Read a graphic novel of their own choosing. There is no response piece requirement for this book.

All students are strongly encouraged to read much more over the summer, but the above listed items are the only requirements.

Students entering grade 5 do not have a summer reading requirement, but are expected to read regularly over the summer.

Summer Math Work

We are asking students to maintain their math skills over the summer by completing math packets and/or using IXL.com.

Please note that completion of the packet is required for students entering grade 8 and will be turned in on the second day of school.

Click here to go to website with directions for each grade.

Note: The link to grade 6 information on this page has now been fixed!

YMCA Teen Event Saturday

Come to the McPherson Teen Center for basketball, wiffle ball, art activities, food trucks, and live music this Saturday, June 22 from 10am to 1pm.

See this flyer for more information or email Julie Greene at greenej@northshoreymca.com.

Summer Office Hours

Starting on July 1, the summer hours for the Beverly Middle School office will be Tuesday through Friday from 7:15 am to 4:30 pm. The building is closed on Mondays in summer and on Thursday, July 4.

4th Annual Beverly Relays Tomorrow at 6:30

The 4th Annual Beverly Relays will be held at 6:30 on Friday, June 21 at BHS. This is an all-ages event that raises money for the BHS Track and Cross Country Boosters as well as Christine Patrick's Chiari Medical Fund.

See this flyer for more information about the event and registration.

YMCA Teen Event Saturday 6/22

Come to the McPherson Teen Center for basketball, wiffle ball, art activities, food trucks, and live music this Saturday, June 22 from 10am to 1pm.

See this flyer for more information or email Julie Greene at greenej@northshoreymca.com.