Virtual MLK Jr. Day Event - Beverly Human Rights Committee

On Monday, January 18th from 9-10 am, Beverly's Human Rights Committee will host the City of Beverly's annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. remembrance event. 

The program will be broadcast on BevCam Channel 8 as well online at https://beverlyhumanrights.org/ 

This will be a youth-led presentation with a montage of videos gathered from Beverly students. This event will also include words by Mayor Mike Cahill; Abu Toppin, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director; Dr. André Morgan, Beverly Public School's Director of Opportunity, Access, and Equity; and January Gill O'Neil, author, poet, and professor. 

Although we miss meeting in person, we embrace the opportunity to share an hour in remembrance of this great American civil rights leader, whose vision is perhaps more relevant than ever for our community and our country.

Spread the word by sharing this Facebook event or using your favorite social media channel!

Beverly Youth Soccer Registration

Beverly Youth Soccer Spring registration is now OPEN! And we're excited to be back with ECYSA for our travel teams (Grades 5 and up)! Travel registration closes 2/5 and In Town closes 3/12. 

Sign up today! 

https://www.bevsoccer.org/registration/

Teen Poetry Contest

The Beverly Public Library’s 25th Annual Teen Poetry Contest is now taking entries! 

To qualify, the following criteria must be met:

• You must live in Beverly, MA and/or attend a school located in Beverly, MA 
• Be in grade 6 through 12.
• Each student is welcome to submit up to, but no more than, three (3) poems.

The deadline is Wednesday, March 3 (at 4PM). Students are strongly encouraged to enter online.

See this flyer for more information, check the BPL website, or contact Katie Nelson at knelson@noblenet.org.

No School Monday - Regular School Day Tomorrow

There is no school on Monday, January 18, 2021 in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. School offices will also be closed.

Please note that tomorrow, Friday, January 15 is a regular school day, even though some district calendars say it is early release. Hybrid students will be dismissed at the regular time at BMS, and students will be expected to log into their afternoon remote classes as they normally would on a Friday.

BMS PTO Meeting Tonight

The BMS PTO has a virtual meeting tonight, Thursday, January 14, at 6:30pm.

Look for an email from BMS Principal Ms. Oliver with the link!

All are welcome to join us from the comfort and convenience of your home.

BMS PTO Meeting Tomorrow

The BMS PTO has a virtual meeting tomorrow night, Thursday, January 14, at 6:30pm.

Look for an email from BMS Principal Ms. Oliver tomorrow with the link!

All are welcome to join us from the comfort and convenience of your home.

Gr 7/8 Virtual Musical Signup Due Friday

 7th and 8th Graders! It's your turn! This spring we will be performing Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr. This musical brings a popular TV show to life with fun characters, rocking songs, and hilarious scene work. If you like to sing, dance, and act (VIRTUALLY) then this is for you. 

See this flyer and/or follow this link for more information!! We are looking to cast 30 students in this spring's show and hope you will join us. 

All interested in auditioning will need to sing a song from a Broadway Musical or Disney Movie. Every student interested in auditioning for the musical must fill out a form. Forms are due Friday, January 15, 2021. 

If you have questions email bmsmusicals@gmail.com.

Be Brave Board Updated

The Be Brave Board has been updated with new Global Apps activities!

• Music Interpretation
• Op Art
• Boomerang, Gliders, and bats… incredible flyers
• At Home Workout With Mr. Devlin
• Read a Book With a Friend
• Happy Birthday Beethoven!
• On the Move!
• STEM Word Puzzles
• Brainwork: Play Concentration

Hybrid students should fill out an exit ticket for Jan 13-19 after completing each activity.

RLA students should follow directions on their Global Apps Google Classroom for credit.

All students may optionally share their new knowledge, accomplishments, and creations on Padlet. 

No School Monday - Regular School Day on Friday

There is no school on Monday, January 18, 2021 in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. School offices will also be closed.

Please note that this Friday, January 15 is a regular school day, even though some district calendars say it is early release. Hybrid students will be dismissed at the regular time at BMS, and students will be expected to log into their afternoon remote classes as they normally would on a Friday.

Reminders from BMS Principal

BMS Principal Lisa Oliver sent this message out on Tuesday morning to parents & guardians. It is duplicated here for your reference.

Dear BMS Families,

Happy New Year! I hope that you have been able to rest and enjoy the holiday season!

As we transitioned from remote learning back to our hybrid model yesterday, we were excited to have students in the building and participating in direct instruction.

I do respectfully ask that if you have traveled, that your child quarantine and receive a negative test before returning to school. The safety of all is our highest priority. In addition, within the building all safety protocols will be diligently followed including mandatory mask wearing, hand sanitizing and social distancing in all areas of the campus.

As a gentle reminder, also please remember that students are invited into the building at 8:15 for breakfast and not until 8:30 if they are headed to their homeroom. Also, when students have scheduled appointments during the day, we do ask that a note is given to the front office. Thank you so much for all of your help!

Mark your calendar: 

• Friday January 15th is an early release day on our district calendar. We will be bypassing this and students will participate in their normal schedule to allow more time on learning for students.
• Monday January 19th: No School in recognition of Martin Luther King Day.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you!

Best,
Lisa Oliver
BMS Principal

No School Monday - Regular School Day Friday

There is no school on Monday, January 18, 2021 in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. School offices will also be closed.

Please note that this Friday, January 15 is a regular school day, even though some district calendars say it is early release. Hybrid students will be dismissed at the regular time at BMS, and students will be expected to log into their afternoon remote classes as they normally would on a Friday.

Virtual Musical Signup - Extended to This Friday

7th and 8th Graders! It's your turn! This spring we will be performing Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr. This musical brings a popular TV show to life with fun characters, rocking songs, and hilarious scene work. If you like to sing, dance, and act (VIRTUALLY) then this is for you. 

See this flyer and/or follow this link for more information!! We are looking to cast 30 students in this spring's show and hope you will join us. 

All interested in auditioning will need to sing a song from a Broadway Musical or Disney Movie. Every student interested in auditioning for the musical must fill out a form. Forms are due Friday, January 15, 2021. 

If you have questions email bmsmusicals@gmail.com.

Giveaway Books

Ms. Woznick has given away more than 400 books since the summertime and still has more than 250 left! Most are geared toward middle school students, but there are some books for younger children, including picture books and shorter chapter books, that may be requested. 

Books are delivered to hybrid students in their classroom, while RLA students can pick up books in the office or we will deliver to your home as needed.

To see the list of available title and to request one, please go to this Google Form: https://forms.gle/wKGV9qf1q8KczUZx6

If you have books you'd like to donate that our middle school students or members of their family would enjoy, please email Ms. Woznick: awoznick@beverlyschools.org.

Message from the Superintendent - Return To Classrooms Monday

Superintendent Sue Charochak sent this message out on Friday. It is replicated here for your reference.

Good Evening Beverly Parents, Families and Staff,

I want to take the opportunity to remind you all that we will return to our regular model of In Person/Hybrid instruction on Monday, January 11, 2021. I want to thank you for your continued partnership with us as we continue to work together to keep our schools safe. Our shift to remote learning this past week has offered us the opportunity to allow our families and staff to take the necessary precautions so that we may resume our instruction in the safest way possible. We have used this week to provide surveillance testing to staff and to ensure families had time to follow any needed quarantine guidelines to comply with the state travel restrictions. Please remember that these measures are what will ultimately provide us a better opportunity to remain open for in-person instruction for students grades PK -12.

I know that I have said this in an earlier email, but it certainly is worth repeating. Whether your child attends our schools in the hybrid model (a combination of in-person and synchronous learning which is slightly different at each level) or is a member of our Remote Learning Academy, our students have benefitted from uninterrupted, consistent instruction from our amazing teachers and staff! Throughout the year, our strategy is to plan for every eventuality, prepare for different scenarios, and utilize a variety of teaching modalities to provide the opportunity to access learning that is meaningful and addresses academics, social and emotional needs and the well-being of all our students. We believe that the proactive approach to planning ahead has contributed to our success in keeping our kids in school and to the safety of our students and staff. To date, though we have experienced isolated positive cases of COVID-19, there has been no evidence of community spread in our school community. This is a testament to the work of our administrators, all our staff, and to you, our families, working together to put the safety and well-being of our students first.

We will need to continue to work together to keep this happening. This will involve, among other things, a commitment from families to monitor your child for symptoms, keeping them home when they are not feeling well until a test can confirm whether the virus is the cause or if someone in your household is not feeling well and they may have been exposed. On our part, we will continue to comply with all safety measures of face coverings, distancing and limiting cohorts as well as contact tracing as we do our part in this effort.

Finally, I want to remind you that we continue to update our website with important information for families regarding COVID-19 and the schools. There you will find links to our district dashboard which documents active cases, and links to documents that provide general information for the school community. You may also reach out with any questions to our nursing staff at covidquestions@beverlyschools.org.

Sincerely,

Sue Charochak, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

Gr 7/8 Virtual Musical - Audition Signup Deadline Extended!

7th and 8th Graders! It's your turn! This spring we will be performing Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr. This musical brings a popular TV show to life with fun characters, rocking songs, and hilarious scene work. If you like to sing, dance, and act (VIRTUALLY) then this is for you. 

See this flyer and/or follow this link for more information!! We are looking to cast 30 students in this spring's show and hope you will join us. 

All interested in auditioning will need to sing a song from a Broadway Musical or Disney Movie. Every student interested in auditioning for the musical must fill out a form. Forms are due Friday, January 15, 2021. 

If you have questions email bmsmusicals@gmail.com.

MLK Video Submissions Due Today

   

The Beverly Human Rights Committee invites children and adults to share a brief (15-30 sec.) video reflecting on what Dr. Martin Luther King's message means to you. This might include things like reciting an inspiring quote from Dr. King, sharing messages on paper, reciting a short poem, holding a banner - or any other idea of your own!

Videos should be no more than 30 seconds in length and should be submitted to Tom Gallo (tomogallo@gmail.com) by Thursday, January 7, 2021.

These videos will be used as part of the socially distant celebration on MLK Jr. Day.

Meal Pickups Tomorrow at BHS

Days & hours for meal distribution have been adjusted so families do not have to come to the High School daily. We encourage all families to take advantage of this great program! Your participation will keep the program thriving and feed your students at the same time. Multiple days worth of food will be provided each day. Please remember to wear a mask at pickups for your safety & the safety of the staff.

• Friday 1/8- 7:15am-8:30am & 10:30am-12:30pm
• Monday 1/11 Return to regular distribution times 7:15am-7:45am & 10:30am-11:30am

Thank you for supporting our program! Please reach out with any questions or concerns at 978-921-6132 ext 11129.

Celebrate MLK - Submit a Short Video!

  

The Beverly Human Rights Committee invites children and adults to share a brief (15-30 sec.) video reflecting on what Dr. Martin Luther King's message means to you. This might include things like reciting an inspiring quote from Dr. King, sharing messages on paper, reciting a short poem, holding a banner - or any other idea of your own!

Videos should be no more than 30 seconds in length and should be submitted to Tom Gallo (tomogallo@gmail.com) by January 7, 2021.

These videos will be used as part of the socially distant celebration on MLK Jr. Day.

Is Your Child's iPad Up To Date?

Help your child be sure their iPad is ready for learning now that we're back to school!

Check this presentation (or go through this checklist) with your child to be sure their operating system and apps are up-to-date so they don't miss anything, and that they are taking steps to keep their iPad operating smoothly. Remember that in order to get certain updates, the iPad MUST be plugged in overnight.

Be Brave Board Updated Today

The Be Brave Board was updated this morning with lots of great options for things to do and explore from our STEM teachers! 

Students have designated time on their schedule each week to spend on BBB activities. RLA students are expected to complete further assignments or reports in their Global Apps Google Classroom, while hybrid students should be completing an exit ticket for each activity completed. A new exit ticket is posted at the top of the Be Brave Board each week.