Summer Eats Tuesday & Friday

Beverly Public Schools & Summer Eats are Feeding Students for free All Summer!!!

Meal distributions are on Tuesdays and Fridays all summer:

Tuesday & Friday 10:30a-12:30p at Beverly High School and 
Tuesday & Friday 11:30a-12p at Apple Village 600 Manor Road and Holcroft Park 10 Gage St

CHILDREN DO NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE MEALS! 

Produce Boxes will be distributed on Fridays on a first-come-first-serve basis

Any questions please call the Food Service Department at 978-921-6132 x 11129

Summer Math Packets for ALL grades

The math packets here have sets of problems for each grade of students entering Beverly Middle School in the fall. Please view/download/print math packets for students:

• Entering 5th grade
• Entering 6th grade
• Entering 7th Grade
• Entering 8th Grade

Return Broken iPads by Next Week

Any students who are moving out of the district should please return their iPads to the BMS main office by July 31st or sooner, by appointment only. iPads that leave the district are unusable, as they will be locked remotely and cannot be reset.

If your iPad is not working properly, or there is any physical damage, it must be returned for repair by Friday, July 17th. Please return any broken iPads to the main office so that a new one can be issued.

Summer office hours are by appointment only at this time. Please call 978-921-6103 Monday - Thursday between the hours of 8am and 4pm, or Friday between the hours of 8am and 1pm to request an appointment.

If you need tech support over the summer, please contact the BMS tech department at bmstech@beverlyschools.org

TODAY: Yearbooks & Last Belongings Pickup

On Thursday, July 9 you may pick up a BMS yearbook if you ordered and paid for one earlier this year. This is also your last chance for your child to retrieve belongings from school if you have not already done so.

Yearbook Pickup Directions
We will host a rolling pick-up for yearbooks on Thursday, July 9th. If you ordered a yearbook, you may pick it up in the front driveway of the school between 10:00am and 2:00pm. Please post your student’s first and last name, and grade (during the 2019-2020 school year) on the passenger side front window, and follow staff instructions.

Student Belongings Pick-Up Directions - RSVP Now!
If you missed the original student belongings pick-up dates, you have one last opportunity to gather your things! Please RSVP HERE, then come to the main lobby on Thursday, July 9th between 10:00am and 2:00pm to check in. Per the city ordinance, masks must be worn to enter the building. Belongings left behind will be discarded.

Library Books

If you have any BMS library books out still it's a great day to drop them off as well!

Summer Eats - Produce Boxes Tomorrow

Beverly Public Schools & Summer Eats are Feeding Students for free All Summer!!!

Meal distributions will continue on Tuesdays and Fridays*

Tuesday & Friday 10:30a-12:30p at Beverly High School and 
Tuesday & Friday 11:30a-12p at Apple Village 600 Manor Road and Holcroft Park 10 Gage St

CHILDREN DO NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE MEALS! 

Produce Boxes will be distributed on Fridays on a first-come-first-serve basis

Any questions please call the Food Service Department at 978-921-6132 x 11129

Tomorrow: Yearbook & Belongings Pickup

On Thursday, July 9 you may pick up a BMS yearbook if you ordered and paid for one earlier this year. This is also your last chance for your child to retrieve belongings from school if you have not already done so.

Yearbook Pickup Directions
We will host a rolling pick-up for yearbooks on Thursday, July 9th. If you ordered a yearbook, you may pick it up in the front driveway of the school between 10:00am and 2:00pm. Please post your student’s first and last name, and grade (during the 2019-2020 school year) on the passenger side front window, and follow staff instructions.

Student Belongings Pick-Up Directions - RSVP Now!
If you missed the original student belongings pick-up dates, you have one last opportunity to gather your things! Please RSVP HERE, then come to the main lobby on Thursday, July 9th between 10:00am and 2:00pm to check in. Per the city ordinance, masks must be worn to enter the building. Belongings left behind will be discarded.

Library Books

If you have any BMS library books out still it's a great day to drop them off as well!

Summer Reading & Summer Stories

BMS Summer Reading is now Summer STORIES!

BMS students entering Grades 6-8 are asked to spend time engaging with stories in books and/or other media over the summer. See the Summer Stories website for more information about expectations. Students should pick at least one activity from each of the two choice boards on the website.

We also strongly encourage all students to participate in the Beverly Public Library's Summer Reading programs, which are available for kids, teens, and adults.

Thursday: Get Yearbooks / Last Chance for Belongings Pickup

On Thursday, July 9 you may pick up a BMS yearbook if you ordered and paid for one earlier this year. This is also your last chance for your child to retrieve belongings from school if you have not already done so.

Yearbook Pickup Directions
We will host a rolling pick-up for yearbooks on Thursday, July 9th. If you ordered a yearbook, you may pick it up in the front driveway of the school between 10:00am and 2:00pm. Please post your student’s first and last name, and grade (during the 2019-2020 school year) on the passenger side front window, and follow staff instructions.

Student Belongings Pick-Up Directions - RSVP Now!
If you missed the original student belongings pick-up dates, you have one last opportunity to gather your things! Please RSVP HERE, then come to the main lobby on Thursday, July 9th between 10:00am and 2:00pm to check in. Per the city ordinance, masks must be worn to enter the building. Belongings left behind will be discarded.

Library Books

If you have any BMS library books out still it's a great day to drop them off as well!

Summer Book Clubs - Not too Late!

It's not too late to participate in Ms. Woznick's summer book club with the book From the Desk of Zoe Washington! 

Author Janae Marks will answer student questions by video at our final session on July 17!

Here's how you can participate - Fill out this Google Form and Ms. Woznick will be in touch! You can do it a few ways:

(1) Read the book on your own (it's on Hoopla, or get it another way) and come on July 17.

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(2) Log into the Google Classroom and listen to the recorded read-alouds on your own schedule. Lots of other fun information is posted in the Classroom too!

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(2) Join Ms. Woznick and other students as she reads 2-3 chapters aloud Monday through Friday from 9:00 - 9:30 am. (We're about 1/2 way through so you may want to catch up on your own)

 For more information, see this flyer or email Ms. Woznick: awoznick@beverlyschools.org.

Also - don't forget that the public library has a book club great for slightly older readers with the book Gone by Michael Grant. Read the book on your own (it's available on hoopla) and then join a group of other teens to discuss it on July 30 from 2-3 PM. Registration required. 

Public Library Summer Teen Programs

The Beverly Public Library has lots of online programs for kids and teens this summer as part of their Summer Reading program. There are two great events this week and two next week, and more to come.

Zine Scene: Teen Zine Making Workshop July 7 from 2-3:15 PM
Remote via Zoom. Registration required. Space is limited.
These homemade mini-magazines on niche topics let you bring together comics, art, writing, poetry, and more to share ideas. You’ll learn about zines and start making your very own.

Meal in a Mug: Pizza July 9 from 11-11:30 AM
Remote via Zoom. Registration required. Space is limited.

Learn to make a personal pizza – in a mug.

Later this summer! Registration requited for all events.

• Murder Mystery Party - July 14 from 2-4 PM
• Meal in a Mug: Lasagna - July 16 from 11-11:30 AM
• Meal in a Mug: Brownies - July 23 from 11-11:30 AM
• Teen Book Club: Gone - July 30 from 2-3 PM
• Henna Alchemy - August 4 & 5 from 2-3 PM

Thursday Yearbook and Student Belongings Pickup

On Thursday, July 9 you may pick up a BMS yearbook if you ordered and paid for one earlier this year. This is also your last chance for your child to retrieve belongings from school if you have not already done so.

Yearbook Pickup Directions
We will host a rolling pick-up for yearbooks on Thursday, July 9th. If you ordered a yearbook, you may pick it up in the front driveway of the school between 10:00am and 2:00pm. Please post your student’s first and last name, and grade (during the 2019-2020 school year) on the passenger side front window, and follow staff instructions.

Student Belongings Pick-Up Directions
If you missed the original student belongings pick-up dates, you have one last opportunity to gather your things! Please RSVP HERE, then come to the main lobby on Thursday, July 9th between 10:00am and 2:00pm to check in. Per the city ordinance, masks must be worn to enter the building. Belongings left behind will be discarded.

Library Books

If you have any BMS library books out still Thursday is a great day to drop them off as well! You may drop them off in the box in the lobby other days, but should call the office in advance: 978-921-6103.

Return Broken iPads by 7/17

Any students who are moving out of the district should please return their iPads to the BMS main office by July 31st or sooner, by appointment only. iPads that leave the district are unusable, as they will be locked remotely and cannot be reset.

If your iPad is not working properly, or there is any physical damage, it must be returned for repair by Friday, July 17th. Please return any broken iPads to the main office so that a new one can be issued.

Summer office hours are by appointment only at this time. Please call 978-921-6103 Monday - Thursday between the hours of 8am and 4pm, or Friday between the hours of 8am and 1pm to request an appointment.

If you need tech support over the summer, please contact the BMS tech department at bmstech@beverlyschools.org

Pick Up Summer Eats Tomorrow

Beverly Public Schools & Summer Eats are Feeding Students for free All Summer!!!

Meal distributions will continue on Tuesdays and Fridays

Tuesday & Friday 10:30a-12:30p at Beverly High School and 
Tuesday & Friday 11:30a-12p at Apple Village 600 Manor Road and Holcroft Park 10 Gage St

CHILDREN DO NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE MEALS! 

Produce Boxes will be distributed on Fridays on a first-come-first-serve basis

Any questions please call the Food Service Department at 978-921-6132 x 11129

Book of the Day: The Magician's Nephew

The Magician's Nephew (Book 1 of the Chronicles of Narnia) by C.S. Lewis

Summer is a great time to jump into a classic series of books, like the Narnia books, that everyone in the family can enjoy. Description from From Hoopla: "Narnia . . . a land frozen in eternal winter . . . a country waiting to be set free. Witness the creation of a magical land in The Magician's Nephew, the first title in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, which has captivated readers of all ages for over sixty years. On a daring quest to save a life, two friends are hurled into another world, where an evil sorceress seeks to enslave them. But then the lion Aslan's song weaves itself into the fabric of a new land, a land that will be known as Narnia. And in Narnia, all things are possible. This is a stand-alone novel, but if you want to journey back to Narnia, read The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the second book in The Chronicles of Narnia."

BMS Librarian Ms. Woznick is recommending a book a day! You can download the ebook of The Magician's Nephew from Hoopla  (this ebook contains the complete text and art) with a Beverly Public Library, reserve the hard copy of this and the other Narnia books for pickup at the library -- or check with local stores like Copper Dog Books or the Book Shop in Beverly Farms buy a book.

Make sure you are checking the Summer Stories website. Students are asked to do at least one of the activities from EACH of the two choice boards this summer.

Book of the Day: Alexander Hamilton

The Making of America: Alexander Hamilton by Teri Kanefield

From Hoopla: The America that Alexander Hamilton knew was largely agricultural and built on slave labor. He envisioned something else: a multi-racial, urbanized, capitalistic America with a strong central government. He believed that such an America would be a land of opportunity for the poor and the newcomers. But Hamilton's vision put him at odds with his archrivals who envisioned a pastoral America of small towns, where governments were local, states would control their own destiny, and the federal government would remain small and weak. The disputes that arose during America's first decades continued through American history to our present day. Over time, because of the systems Hamilton set up and the ideas he left, his vision won out. Here is the story that epitomizes the American dream -- a poor immigrant who made good in America. In the end, Hamilton rose from poverty through his intelligence and ability, and did more to shape our country than any of his contemporaries."

BMS Librarian Ms. Woznick is recommending a book a day! You can download the ebook of Alexander Hamilton from Hoopla with a Beverly Public Library, reserve the hard copy of Alexander Hamilton for pickup at the library -- or check with local stores like Copper Dog Books or the Book Shop in Beverly Farms buy a book.

There are lots more Guys Read ebooks available on Hoopla: The Sports Page, Other Worlds, True Stories, Terrifying Tales, Thriller, and Heroes & Villains. If you have a boy in your life, whether they think they like to read or not, these collections are for them!

Check the Real Life Stories page on the Summer Stories website to explore more true stories about real people!

Thurs 7/9: Pick Up Yearbooks and Belongings

On Thursday, July 9 you may pick up a BMS yearbook if you ordered and paid for one earlier this year. This is also your last chance for your child to retrieve belongings from school if you have not already done so.

Yearbook Pickup Directions
We will host a rolling pick-up for yearbooks on Thursday, July 9th. If you ordered a yearbook, you may pick it up in the front driveway of the school between 10:00am and 2:00pm. Please post your student’s first and last name, and grade (during the 2019-2020 school year) on the passenger side front window, and follow staff instructions.

Student Belongings Pick-Up Directions
If you missed the original student belongings pick-up dates, you have one last opportunity to gather your things! Please RSVP HERE, then come to the main lobby on Thursday, July 9th between 10:00am and 2:00pm to check in. Per the city ordinance, masks must be worn to enter the building. Belongings left behind will be discarded.

Library Books

If you have any BMS library books out still it's a great day to drop them off as well!

Book of the Day: Funny Business

Guys Read: Funny Business by Jon Scieszka

From Hoopla: "Funny Business, the first volume in Jon Scieszka's Guys Read Library of Great Reading, features ten short stories guaranteed to delight, amuse, and possibly make you spit your milk in your friend's face. There's something for everyone in this collection of short stories from some of the funniest writers around. This hilarious, offbeat first installment in the Guys Read Library is 100% grade-A humor, guaranteed to have kids of all ages asking for more. Authors include Mac Barnett, Eoin Colfer, Christopher Paul Curtis, Kate DiCamillo & Jon Scieszka, Paul Feig, Jack Gantos, Jeff Kinney, David Lubar, Adam Rex, and David Yoo, with illustrations by Adam Rex."

BMS Librarian Ms. Woznick is recommending a book a day! You can download the ebook of Guys Read: Funny Business from Hoopla with a Beverly Public Library, reserve the hard copy of Lucky Caller for pickup at the library -- or check with local stores like Copper Dog Books or the Book Shop in Beverly Farms buy a book.

There are lots more Guys Read ebooks available on Hoopla: The Sports Page, Other Worlds, True Stories, Terrifying Tales, Thriller, and Heroes & Villains. If you have a boy in your life, whether they think they like to read or not, these collections are for them!

Check the Short Stories page on the Summer Stories website for some more ideas about short story collections to read!

Parks Program Application Due TODAY 7/2

Here is the link for this year's Parks Program Lottery Form: https://forms.gle/Txk6deoW8gL1U8Yo8. We are very excited to be able to offer the Program starting this Monday, July 6th.

Unfortunately, we need to limit the number of children who can attend in an effort to adhere to proper COVID-19 Guidelines. 

Please fill out this form to enter for a roster spot at one of our Summer Parks. Unlike previous years, families will NOT be allowed to register their children in person at Park. Please read the link for more details.

Also, please share this link and/or email it to all of your parent/sports/Beverly groups! Any Beverly family who may be interested. Entries are NOT "first-come-first-serve." Family applications will be assigned a number and picked at random. Applications are due TODAY, Thursday, July 2nd at 5 pm.

Pick up Summer Eats Tomorrow

Beverly Public Schools & Summer Eats are Feeding Students for free All Summer!!!

*Note: Meals will be distributed on Thursday July 2nd instead of Friday July 3rd in order to observe 4th of July Holiday

Meal distributions will continue on Tuesdays and Fridays*

Tuesday & Friday 10:30a-12:30p at Beverly High School and 
Tuesday & Friday 11:30a-12p at Apple Village 600 Manor Road and Holcroft Park 10 Gage St

CHILDREN DO NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE MEALS! 

Produce Boxes will be distributed on Fridays on a first-come-first-serve basis

Any questions please call the Food Service Department at 978-921-6132 x 11129

Book of the Day: Major Impossible

Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales: Major Impossible by Nathan Hale

From Hoopla: "The ninth book in the bestselling series tells the story of John Wesley Powell, the one-armed geologist who explored the Grand Canyon John Wesley Powell (1834–1902) always had the spirit of adventure in him. As a young man, he traveled all over the United States exploring. When the Civil War began, Powell went to fight for the Union, and even after he lost most of his right arm, he continued to fight until the war was over. In 1869, he embarked with the Colorado River Exploring Expedition, ten men in four boats, to float through Grand Canyon. Over the course of three months, the explorers lost their boats and supplies, nearly drowned, and were in peril on multiple occasions. Ten explorers went in, only six came out. Powell would come to be known as one of the most epic explorers in history! Equal parts gruesome and hilarious, this latest installment in the bestselling series takes readers on an action-packed adventure through American history."

BMS Librarian Ms. Woznick is recommending a book a day! You can download the ebook of Major Impossible from Hoopla with a Beverly Public Library, reserve the hard copy of Lucky Caller for pickup at the library -- or check with Paper Asylum on Cabot St. to buy a graphic novel or comics.

Check the Graphic Novels page on the Summer Stories website for some more ideas about graphic novels to read!