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TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT: Got a kiddo getting ready for school? Join us tonight and find out what it’s all about. At Beaverton Elementary, there’s a place for every new learner, whether it’s Preschool, Young Fives or Kindergarten. Bring your kiddo to New Learners Info Night to find out which starting point is right for your child. Tonight at 6 p.m. at BES. #BeThere #ProudToBeABeaver

GEARING UP: Wednesday's New Learners Info Night event (6 p.m. at BES) is almost here, and we'd love to see two things: A robust turnout and a snap of your new student in our Signing Day Photo Booth. Join in and your kiddo could win one of those highly coveted B Shirts.

A TEACHABLE OPPORTUNITY: If you're considering teaching as a career, there's still time to take advantage of the opportunity for free tuition through the Talent Together program. The current application window closes March 3, so this is your last chance to seize the opportunity for free tuition in areas such as initial teacher certification, ESL endorsement, Special Education and more. Talent Together is hosting online sessions to explain the whole program; you can sign up at bit.ly/3ORrF5m. #GoTeachers #GoBeavers

NEW LEARNERS: Beaverton Elementary Schools is accepting applications for enrollment for the 2024-25 school year and will host a New Learners Info Night Feb. 28 to introduce families to the school. “Because we offer more than kindergarten for young learners at Beaverton, we wanted to open the process up to students who may be better suited for our preschool or our Young Fives program,” said BES Principal Shawna Hartwell. “That’s why we’re expanding the traditional Kindergarten Roundup event to include those younger ages as well.” The New Learners Info Night, set for 6 p.m. on Feb. 28 at BES, will offer families a chance to hear about the different programs, meet with staff and tour the facilities. Hartwell said Beaverton’s growing preschool program is one reason behind the event, but not the only one. “Next fall, in addition to our three kindergarten classes and our preschool and Young Fives classes, we plan to offer an additional preschool opportunity,” she said. “Working with families earlier in the process will help ensure that each student is placed in the best position to succeed as they begin their careers here at Beaverton Schools.” Hartwell said families are welcome to enroll at the district anytime by visiting beavertonschools.net/enroll or calling 246-3020. “This event is a great way for young students and their families to get to know the staff and the school,” she said. “Once they’re enrolled, we’ll follow up with student assessments to determine the appropriate starting point for them in our school. It’s all designed to provide the best learning environment possible for new students at this crucial juncture of their development.”

REMINDER: Our excellent Parent Involvement Night series continues Wednesday at 5 p.m. at BES with guest speaker Sarah McCurdy from the Clare-Gladwin Great Start Collaborative. Her topics will include "How to Help Your Child Handle Emotions" and "Communication Between Children and Parents." Free childcare and free pizza will also be available and one family will win tickets to a BJSHS athletic event. All families are welcome to join us.

Save the Date: We hope you can join us for a snack and a story to help celebrate National Reading Month!

SWAG SALE: The BJSHS chapter of the Business Professionals of America is hosting a swag sale during Tuesday's basketball games (and Little Miss Pep performance) versus Evart. Stop by and boost your style.

THE BATTLE OF BEAVERTON: Students and staff at BES kicked off Reading Month this afternoon in high style as legends of yesteryear Bridget Rise, Sarah Wildfong, Denette Kranz and Judy Brubaker came out of retirement to lace up the gloves and climb into the ring for the books they love. Eventually, fisticuffs gave way to Rock/Paper/Scissors. But the real winners of the day were the kids, who rocked the gym rafters cheering for their champions and went home fired up to read. #LegendsReturn #ItsStillFundamental

NEW LEARNERS UNITE! We used to call it Kindergarten Roundup, but that really doesn't begin to explain how much we offer and how far it reaches. Whether your youngster is ready for Preschool, Young Fives or Kindergarten, join us Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. at BES for New Learners Info Night. We'll discuss everything you need to know and do to join our happy BES family as well as tour the building and answer all questions. (And if you want to go ahead and just enroll your child of any age right now, that's fine as well - go to beavertonschools.net/enroll to get started.) #TheFutureIsBright #GoBeavers

Count day, February 14, 2024, is an important occasion for our school as it helps us accurately account for attendance ensuring that we receive the necessary resources to support our students’ education effectively. To celebrate this day and to express our gratitude for the dedication of our students and staff, Chartwells has generously offered to provide cookies to everyone! We believe that this small gesture will not only add a touch of sweetness to the day but also serve as a token of appreciation for the hard work and commitment demonstrated by our entire school community. We are immensely grateful to Chartwells for their generosity and continuous support in making our school environment a warm and welcoming place for all. Thank you for your ongoing support and involvement in our school community. We look forward to celebrating count day together with our delicious cookies!! Warm Regards, Beaverton Elementary Staff

BEST OF THE BEST: The wait is over. Find out who made the list of BHS Top Ten graduates for the class of '24 at https://youtu.be/yCiBZlTC13E. Congratulations to all; enjoy this well-earned moment. #BeavertonAlways #Top10

HEY, SUPERSTARS: BES Students of the Month for January are (front row, l to r) Zella Owens, Brayleigh Worden, Ryan Pierson and Hazel Riviera-Smith; (back row) Emma Butcher, Kenlynn Nau, HadLee Harris, Adalynn Tenwalde, Bryce Gower and Anthony Tilkins. Great job, kids.

WATCH THIS SPACE: Put your phone on mute, pop some corn and get comfortable. Big news coming Tuesday. #Top10 #BeavertonAlways

INVOLVEMENT: Our excellent Parent Involvement Night series continues Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 5 p.m. at BES with guest speaker Sarah McCurdy from the Clare-Gladwin Great Start Collaborative. Her topics will include "How to Help Your Child Handle Emotions" and "Communication Between Children and Parents." Free childcare and free pizza will also be available and one family will win tickets to a BJSHS athletic event. All families are welcome to join us.

OUR SECRET SUPERHEROES: It’s National School Counseling Week, and we need all our mental health and academic counselors to know how much they’re appreciated by students, staff and families. At a time when new, difficult challenges seem to arise every day, they do vital work for our kids, and they make our school a better place through their kindness, compassion and understanding. Thanks to Adam Engwis, Victoria Hodge, Nicole Kowalewski, Toni Maybee, Marsha Shields, Makayla Rhine and Misty Johnson. If you see ‘em, thank ‘em for making our kids feel seen, heard and valued. #NSCW24

GATHER ‘ROUND: Beaverton Schools is exploring implementation of the Junior High Model for curriculum and campus realignment, and we’re hosting three community meetings to share the details with stakeholders and gather feedback. The meetings are set for Feb. 8 at 5:30 p.m.; Feb. 15 at 6 p.m.; and Feb. 29 at 5:30 p.m. All meetings will be held at the BJSHS Media Center. Please visit tinyurl.com/bd3u2xbn to learn more about the process behind this exploration, and please plan to attend one of the meetings to discuss the concept.

HEY, SWEET! BPA students are selling Snicker Grams that can be personalized with a note and delivered to BJSHS or BES students with a full-sized Snickers bar on Valentine’s Day. Families and the community are invited to join in the fun - you can place your order at tinyurl.com/bdfh44rs or scan the code below. Cost is $2 cash or $2.20 with a payment card.

A WORTHY CAUSE: Please join us for Thursday night's boys basketball games versus Pinconning in support of Coaches Vs. Cancer, coordinated by the Beaverton chapter of the National Honor Society. Proceeds from personal donations and student ticket sales will benefit 2020 BHS grad Ashley Jernigan, whose fight with cancer is detailed here: https://bit.ly/3SityJr. Business donations will go to the American Cancer Society. Please give what you can to help. #CoachesVsCancer #BeavertonAlways

HAT TRICK: There was plenty of Beaverton sweat poured into last weekend's Gladiators youth hockey district, which saw the area 10U, 12U and 14U teams sweeping their way to the state tournament. Beaverton players include Weston Eagan, Blake Simpson, Gunner Sarles, Danielle Cornell, Peyton Card, Corbin Harris, Hunter Eagan, Cameron Oard and Parker Woods. Great job and good luck moving on.

AN IMPORTANT OPPORTUNITY: This Wednesday at 8 p.m., Beaverton Schools is partnering with Parent Guidance to give you a no-cost chance to Ask A Therapist. Got burning questions about parenting, relationships or your child's well-being? Submit them anonymously for a live session where a skilled therapist will provide thoughtful, personalized answers to as many questions as possible. Sign up for free at tinyurl.com/k6bt9vft or scan the code below. Gain expert advice, ask questions anonymously and be part of a supportive community.