THERE SHE GOES: It was a bittersweet scene Thursday afternoon as students and staff lined the halls to bid farewell to Candy Fischer, who said goodbye to Beaverton Schools after more than 30 years of service. Candy affected the lives of innumerable kids in her time with us, including as a recess aide, special and general education paraprofessional and school secretary. Students knew her as a friend and a confidant - somebody they could really talk to. Our loss certainly is Clare-Gladwin RESD's gain as she begins her next chapter as the Special Education Department Secretary. Thanks for everything, Mrs. Fischer; you're already missed. But we know in your heart, it's #BeavertonAlways.
WHERE YOU HEADED? As seniors accelerate toward graduation, we thought it'd be appropriate to ask "What's Next?" Here are some of their answers. #BeavertonAlways #ClassOf25
LEADERS WANTED: Do you know a student with good grades, a commitment to community and a desire to lead? The Beaverton chapter of the National Honor Society is excited to add the next deserving batch of standouts to hoist the torch carried by previous generations of BHS notables. Interested students should join us for an informational meeting May 19 at lunch in Mrs. Grice's room. #NHS #Service
ENTERTAINING ECOLOGY: Sixth-grade science students received a visit from Zach Bates of the Gladwin County Conservation District; then they received a gift that could last the rest of their lives. Bates spoke with the kids about the many essential roles trees play in our global existence, from oxygenation to lumber and everything in between. Then he presented each student with a white spruce sapling to plant at home. #GoTreevers
THE BAND IS BACK TOGETHER: Our middle school and high school musicians returned to the stage Monday night at the BJSHS Spring Concert, and it was excellent. The kids performed selections by Bach, Webber, Denver and more, and a few of the middle school musicians joined their high school counterparts to close out the night's final number. Congrats to our fearless conductor Mr. Grifhorst and great job to everyone involved. #GoBeavers.
DUAL PURPOSE: Attention, students (and parents of students) who are planning to take dual enrollment classes next year: Don't forget about our mandatory virtual meetings set for Wednesday, April 30 and May 7 from 5 to 6 p.m. Students and a parent MUST attend one of these sessions. If you don't, you will not be allowed to sign up for dual courses. NOTE: This meeting applies to current dual students taking courses next year as well. For more information, contact Mrs. Inscho at 989.246.3010 or rinscho@beavertonschools.net.
MAKE A NOTE: Join us for the BJSHS Spring Concert, set for 7 p.m. Monday night in the BJSHS gym. The show will feature selections from both the middle school and high school bands. Admission is free, but donations will be gratefully accepted. #GoBeavers #SpringMusic
Time to CELEBRATE the next step!
Planning for Dual Enrollment for the 25-26 school year? See the attached flier for important information of how to enroll!
INFORMED + ENGAGED: Beaverton Schools continues its I+E Community Forum this week with a focus on what we're calling...The Big Picture. (But don't worry - as usual, we'll talk about other topics as well, and leave plenty of time for Q & A.) Please be sure to attend; every month, people are learning new things they didn't know about the district. That tells us this series is a great idea and that it's working. All interested parties are welcome and we will have childcare available so parents may focus on the meeting. Join us Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the BJSHS Media Center, and please let us know you're attending by scanning the code or visiting https://bit.ly/4hlgQ7G. You can also use the form to offer topics, concerns or questions. #SuccessStartsByShowingUp
THE SOUNDS OF SPRING: Clear your schedule for the evening of April 28 and join us for the BJSHS Spring Concert, set for 7 p.m. that night in the BJSHS gym. The show will feature selections from both the middle school and high school bands. Admission is free, but donations will be gratefully accepted. #GoBeavers #SpringMusic
BETTER LATE...: Spring Break pushed it back a bit, but there’s no way we’re missing the chance to honor the BJSHS Students of the Month for March. The are, l to r, Emily Colvin, Conner Wolfe, Kami Jacques, Elan Aho, Mackenzie Knake, Talise Wohlschlegel, Eli Roe, Aaliyah Holmes, Riley Cross, Anicia Klein, Sayde Woodruff and Sophie Milks. Not pictured: Ava Nickel, Stormy Ward, Shaun McWilliams and Anna Mannigel.
MISTER HISTORY: If you're in Mr. Collins' first-grade class and you're doing project-based learning on the origins of your hometown, there's nobody better to bring in than Mr. Bob Frei. The kids have been working hard, collecting dates, data and timelines about the history of Beaverton, and Mr. Frei stopped by Monday to lend a bit of his considerable knowledge on the subject. The project will culminate in a presentation to community members May 14 at the BAC from 9 a.m. until noon. Stop by and discover what you didn't know about our town. #GoBeavers #BeavertonAlways
A FEW OF MY FAVORITE WINGS: The annual visit by BES kindergarteners to Dow Gardens' 'Butterflies in Bloom' exhibit is a reliable highlight of every school year. Our kids made the trip Friday and learned all about chrysalises, got hands-on lessons in the different stages of the butterfly's life and, per usual, enjoyed it immensely. #GoBeavers
HEY NOW, YOU'RE AN ALL-STAR: Spring Break pushed it back a bit, but there's no way we're missing the chance to honor the BES Students of the Month for March. The are, l to r, Kylie Johnson, Amelia Horn, Quintin Hall, Kallen Russell, Sawyer Grove, James Credille, Jacob Harding, Raymond Jones and Noah Coppola. Congrats to all, and #GoBeavers.
PREPARE TO SUCCEED: With this week comes state-mandated testing season at BJSHS. Please do everything possible to make sure your students attend school for these important events: SAT (11th Grade) is Wednesday, April 9; ACT WorkKeys (11th Grade) is Thursday, April 10; PSAT (8th Grade) is Monday, April 14; PSAT (9th Grade) is Tuesday, April 15; and PSAT (10th Grade) is Wednesday, April 16. Because these tests are required by the state, students who miss any of these dates will be required to make them up in the following weeks. On testing days, see the tip sheet below to help ensure your students are bright-eyed and ready to do their best, and #GoBeavers.
LINE UP TO SIGN UP: If you've got a four-year-old who's ready to get a jump on school life, come to Beaverton Elementary anytime and we'll walk you through the process of signing up for FREE Pre-Kindergarten at BES. Start your child's school career the right way by joining us at Beaverton Elementary. Call 989.246.3020 or just stop by the BES office to sign up today. And #GoBeavers.
CTE-SSENTIAL INFORMATION: When you vote on May 6 in consideration of the CTE millage renewal request, keep in mind that more than 40 percent of Beaverton juniors and seniors attend CTE right now. That's in addition to the 500-plus students who have gained valuable skilled trades training since voters originally approved the millage in 2016. Also remember: It's a RENEWAL - a chance to keep things going strong at no additional cost to taxpayers. Please vote May 6. Please learn more at CTEitsWorking.com/millage. And if you believe in the great things CTE is doing for our students, our employers and our community, please speak up and spread the word. #CTEitsWorking #PleaseVoteMay6
Beaverton Schools Update: All PM CTE programs have been cancelled for the Beaverton Jr./Sr. High School.
CTE-SSENTIAL INFORMATION: On May 6, voters will be asked to consider renewing the Career & Technical Education millage they originally approved in 2016. Because it's a renewal, passing the request won't increase your taxes - not one bit. That's just one of the crucial facts you need to know before you vote. Here's another: Since that millage was passed, 509 Beaverton students have been taught essential career training in the program. Visit https://tinyurl.com/mu575k5m for CTE facts, figures, FAQs and student success stories. Read Beaverton Superintendent Michael Hugan's letter to the community at https://tinyurl.com/755jb8t9. And please vote May 6. #CTEitsWorking #GoBeavers
