Gr 8 - Friday Signup for Best Buddies at BHS

There are so many fantastic extracurricular opportunities at BHS and one of the "best" is Best Buddies! Grade 8 students will have a chance to learn more about it and sign up to join in the fall during lunch on Friday 6/11.

This is sponsored by the BMS Equity Club. Contact Madame Faria (Room 415) with questions: lfaria@beverlyschools.org.

Strings & Chorus Concert Postponed to Thursday!

Due to the heat advisory and the potential for thunderstorms this evening, we will be postponing the Strings and Chorus concert tonight to Thursday, June 10 at 6pm. All the details remain the same for the event, however no food truck will be available on Thursday. Thank you for your continued support. Looking forward to seeing you all on Thursday!

Used Book Sale at BMS Wednesday 1-5:30pm

There will be a used book sale after school on Wednesday, June 9 to benefit the Friends of the Beverly Public Library. Lots of great books for kids (from picture books to YA) will be available for only $1 each -- cash or check only. The sale will be held outside the cafeteria under the tent -- or just inside the cafeteria if the weather becomes inclement!. 

Hundreds of books to be put out for sale!

Students, parents and staff can shop the book sale starting at dismissal time at 1:00, stop by in the middle of the afternoon when it's quieter, or come late afternoon before the band concert. The book sale will be open until about 5:30.

BMS Librarian Ms. Woznick is is still looking for book sale volunteers for shifts from 10:45-6. You can sign up here: volunteersignup.org/MFDRW

See this flyer for more information or contact Alix Woznick with questions: awoznick@beverlyschools.org.

Grade 8 iPad and BHS Laptop Info

The BMS Tech Department will be collecting iPads from 8th graders during the last week of school.

In-person students' iPads will be collected between June 14th and June 16th. The day your child attends the field trip is the day we will be collecting the iPads from them. Please make sure they bring in their iPads to school June 14th to June 16th.

• 8 Balch - Monday 6/14
• 8 Cabot - Tuesday 6/15
• 8 Hale - Wednesday 6/16
  

RLA students will turn in their devices before their graduation ceremony. The Tech Department will have a table in the cafeteria.

Please note, if the devices are returned totaled with a cracked screen or water damage etc. there will be a $50.00 fee. The cost to replace an iPad is $300.00 but we charge families $50.00. You will receive an email from the BMS Tech Center letting you know how to make the payment. Also, if the fee is not paid your child will not be able to pick up a leased or loaner laptop at BHS until all obligations have been completed from the middle school. 

If you have any questions, please call the BMS Tech Center at 978-921-6103 ext. 24160 or ext. 24170. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Gr 5 MCAS & MCAS Makeups This Week

 Grade 5 in-person AND Grade 5 RLA students have the following MCAS testing schedule this week

• Grade 5 Science - Tuesday, June 8

This is the last scheduled MCAS test for the year, although we will be conducting makeups as needed for the rest of the week.

Here is the link to all MCAS testing dates, grades 5-8

Parent Volunteers Needed Wednesday Afternoon

There will be a used book sale after school on Wednesday, June 9 to benefit the Friends of the Beverly Public Library. Lots of great books for kids (from picture books to YA) will be available for only $1 each -- cash or check only. The sale will be held outside the cafeteria under the tent. Students, parents, and staff are welcome! 

BMS Librarian Ms. Woznick is is looking for book sale volunteers for shifts from 10:45-6. You can sign up here: volunteersignup.org/MFDRW (note: This link was not working on Friday but has since been fixed!)

See this flyer for more information or contact Alix Woznick with questions: awoznick@beverlyschools.org.

Return BMS Library Books Now

If you child has any BMS library books - including from last year! - please ask that they are returned as soon as possible to avoid being billed for a lost book. There are no fines for overdue books. The library book return box is located right outside the library on the first floor.

Questions? Contact Ms. Woznick: awoznick@beverlyschools.org

Concerts on Tuesday and Wednesday

 The BMS Music Department Proudly Presents

Our End-of-Year Outdoor Concerts!

Please join us for two nights of performances to celebrate our incredible Panther Cub musicians!

Tuesday, June 8th, 6:00 p.m.

Strings and Chorus Concert
BMS Turf Field - Strings
BMS Amphitheater (under white tent by cafeteria) - Chorus

Wednesday, June 9th, 6:00 p.m.
Band and All-City Jazz Band Concert
BMS Turf Field

See this flyer for more information.

Track Practice Cancelled Friday

Attention all BMS track & field team members, due to heavy thunderstorms in today's forecast, today's practice has been CANCELLED. Again, today's track practice has been cancelled

Track Team Triumphs

The BMS Track & Field team had another legendary day down on 100 Sohier Rd, the home of Beverly High School Panthers and our town’s finest athletic facilities. The stars seemed to align as a dreary, rainy forecast broke and eventually transformed into a beautiful day bursting with sunshine and new personal records set on the track for the team’s final meet of the season. The Beverly High School coaches and teammates came by to help support the team in a great display of community partnership, along with many parents and BMS staff members. Many were heard praising the talents of the young middle school stars they saw before them. A number of BMS athletes had all-star days, including but not limited to….

Jayelyn Valerio, a rising star in Beverly sports with a promising future as a varsity athlete, showed her bravery and grit as she surpassed all expectations, crushing the 100 meter dash and hurdles as if she had been doing it for years.

Calvin Barrett once again showed up to win, and win he did. With his ever-increasing speed and superhuman endurance, some say he might be part robot. Others say he might actually be a 20 year old disguised as an 8th grader. No one really knows. The BMS track team will be sad to see him leave this year, as he goes on to compete in the big leagues next year at BHS.

In a remarkable act of courage, 8th graders Lindsay Kazynski and Kennedy Moyle volunteered at the last minute to run the 400 meter, stepping up when the team needed them most. Parents and coaches cheered as they rounded the corners. They were cool. They were brave. They were BMS.

Norah Wright has been a star scholar-athlete and an inspiration to the teammates and coaches alike with her consistent dominant performance over the years. She also showed up to win, running the mile in just over 6 minutes. After Daniel Wilder had tilted the earth off its axis in the previous track meet with his blinding speed, it is believed that Norah’s equally impressive performance returned the earth back to its normal orientation. She literally saved the world.

When Christopher (pronounced MEETA) Mita stepped up to throw the discus, jaws dropped when he immediately hit a new personal record on his first throw. Coach Arsnow’s jaw dropped, along with his clipboard and megaphone. He just dropped everything. Coach Devlin saw the discus sailing and thought it was a UFO at first.

Adeline Kontos and Infinity Burns showed off their strength and skills in the shot put arena, each hurling the shot put 20 feet into the air, setting the girls record for the day. This is incredibly impressive. Their Danvers opponents slunk away in defeat, in awe of the stunning display of athleticism that lay before them.

No one has ever seen a meet so impeccably timed as it was by Coach Sherman. Always a team player, she even stayed long after the meet was over to make sure all the team’s equipment was safe and secure. If you see her today, give her a warm smile and a “thank you.”

A special thank you to the BMS staff members who showed up to volunteer and support the team, we could not have run the meet with you. This includes Mrs. McAfee, Mrs. Norton, Mrs. Shaw, Mr. Brennan and several others!

Shop or Volunteer at Used Book Sale Wed. 6/9

There will be a used book sale after school on Wednesday, June 9 to benefit the Friends of the Beverly Public Library. Lots of great books for kids (from picture books to YA) will be available for only $1 each -- cash or check only. The sale will be held outside the cafeteria under the tent. Students, parents, and staff are welcome! 

BMS Librarian Ms. Woznick is is looking for book sale volunteers for shifts from 10:45-6. You can sign up here: volunteersignup.org/MFDRW

See this flyer for more information or contact Alix Woznick with questions: awoznick@beverlyschools.org.

Need Extra Food This Summer?

Do you need extra food this summer when kids are out of school? 

Beverly Bootstraps will continue to offer weekly access to their Food Pantry for Beverly families with school age children (K-12) through the summer.

Food Pantry Hours are:
Monday and Thursday, 10 am – 2 pm
Tuesday, 2 pm – 6 pm
Wednesday, 10 am – 6 pm

See this flyer for more information.

Grade 5-7 iPad Summer Info

Grades 5-7 will take their iPads home over the summer. Please make sure that you take good care of your device by doing the following:

• Make sure that you keep up with Software Updates
• Delete any files, pictures, or movies that you no longer need.
• Never leave your iPad unattended.
• Keep your iPad in its school-issued protective case at all times.
• Carry your iPad with two hands.
• Keep your iPad away from liquids or foods.
• Handle your iPad only when your hands are clean.
• Exercise care when inserting and removing cords and cables from your iPad.
• Never sit on or throw a backpack that contains an iPad.
• Avoid putting pressure on the iPad screen.
• Avoid leaving your iPad in a vehicle.
• Keep your iPad away from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight or ultraviolet light.
• Don’t bring your iPad to the beach.

Parents: feel free to take the device away if you do not want your child to use the iPad until school begins in September.

Not coming back to Beverly Middle School? Please return iPad to the BMS main office from 8:30 am to Noon.

If you have any questions about your iPad over the summer please contact the middle school tech center at: bmstech@beverlyschools.org. Have a wonderful and safe summer vacation!

Used Book Sale Volunteers Needed 6/9

Ms. Woznick is running a Used Book Sale to benefit the Friends of the Beverly Public Library on Wed 6/9 from 1-5:30 and is looking for volunteers from 10:45-6. You can sign up here:

volunteersignup.org/MFDRW

Contact Alix Woznick with questions
awoznick@beverlyschools.org

Yearbooks

There's still time to order a yearbook! Over 600 orders have been placed so far, be sure that you don't miss out! Please visit jostensyearbooks.com to place your order, they are only $16. Yearbooks will be distributed during the last week of school for all students. The deadline is June 11th.  

ALSO- did you miss out on last year's yearbook? We still have copies! The 2019-2020 yearbook will be available for sale during the last week of school on a first come first serve basis at $8, 50% off the original price. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of history! Distribution details will be shared soon. 

Gr 8 iPad & Laptop Info

The BMS Tech Department will be collecting iPads from 8th graders during the last week of school.

In-person students' iPads will be collected between June 14th and June 16th. The day your child attends the field trip is the day we will be collecting the iPads from them. Please make sure they bring in their iPads to school June 14th to June 16th.

• 8 Balch - Monday 6/14
• 8 Cabot - Tuesday 6/15
• 8 Hale - Wednesday 6/16
  

RLA students will turn in their devices before their graduation ceremony. The Tech Department will have a table in the cafeteria.

Please note, if the devices are returned totaled with a cracked screen or water damage etc. there will be a $50.00 fee. The cost to replace an iPad is $300.00 but we charge families $50.00. You will receive an email from the BMS Tech Center letting you know how to make the payment. Also, if the fee is not paid your child will not be able to pick up a leased or loaner laptop at BHS until all obligations have been completed from the middle school. 

If you have any questions, please call the BMS Tech Center at 978-921-6103 ext. 24160 or ext. 24170. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Used Book Sale After School Wednesday!

The Friends of the Beverly Public Library are holding a special kids’ pop-up book sale on Wednesday, June 9 from 1:00 to 5:30 PM at Beverly Middle School! The sale will be held under the tent outside the cafeteria

Used books for youth, from picture books to young adult fiction, will be for sale. Cash or check only.

There will be a limit on the number of books sold per customer from 1-2 pm.

Additional book donations may be made by contacting Ms. Woznick in advance: awoznick@beverlyschools.org.

Beverly Balch Park Ball Hockey Games

Coming this summer! Beverly Balch Park Ball Hockey Games for grades 5-8 on August 7. This is a free event with a focus on bonding and creating camaraderie within our community

Register by July 23rd at https://forms.gle/fTqHPGavma43RUdo8

See this flyer for more information.

End of Year Music Concerts June 8 & 9

The BMS Music Department Proudly Presents

Our End-of-Year Outdoor Concerts!

Please join us for two nights of performances to celebrate our incredible Panther Cub musicians!

Tuesday, June 8th, 6:00 p.m.

Strings and Chorus Concert
BMS Turf Field - Strings
BMS Amphitheater (under white tent by cafeteria) - Chorus

Wednesday, June 9th, 6:00 p.m.
Band and All-City Jazz Band Concert
BMS Turf Field

See this flyer for more information.

8th Grade Awards and Promotion

As our academic year like no other comes to an end our promotion and awards ceremony will look different. Despite having to plan towards a moving target all year, we thought it essential that we find a way to celebrate our students in-person. 

During the day on June 17th we will be conducting individual grade 8 team awards followed by a team promotion. Each individual award ceremony/promotion will take place outside on campus and will run approximately 45 minutes in length. After all teams have been promoted we intend to celebrate the rest of the day on the field with ice cream, yearbooks, music and games.