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AT THE MOVIES: There was no sign of Siskel or Ebert, but Beaverton's Gem Theater did host a group of VIPs Monday for an exclusive sensory-friendly showing of 'Strange World.' Our Links students and their Peers were treated to popcorn, drinks and a theater all to themselves, and they had a blast. Thanks to the Gem for the accommodations and a special afternoon for a great group of kids. (And if you haven't heard about Links, catch up here: https://bit.ly/3B8BnK4. It's a tale worth hearing.) #OnlyInBeaverton #GoBeavers

Good afternoon Beaverton, we hope that you are having a great start to the week. Here is the link for this week's Beaverton Schools' Superintendent Report. Check out The Bell at https://bit.ly/3Ritasl. #GoBeavers

LIGHT 'EM UP: The annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Ross Lake Park is a local holiday staple, as is the Beaverton Schools flavor that accompanies it. At tonight's event, the Beaverton Band performed songs of the season and Ms. Beaverton Kaylin Noll flipped the switch, kicking off the season in style. #GoBeavers

IT'S TIME TO FACE FACTS - DECEMBER IS HERE: So we can groan about short days and sub-zero temperatures, or we can follow the example set by BES first-graders and...BUILD GINGERBREAD HOUSES! Family members stopped by Friday to pitch in on construction, and it turned out to be more fun than ought to be possible with gum drops and graham crackers. Lots more photos at https://bit.ly/3H2TtRp. #IfYouBuildItSomeoneWillEatIt #GoBeavers

EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT HYDROPHOBIC POLYMERS BUT WERE TOO AFRAID TO ASK: Our Chemistry students got hands-on Wednesday at CMU's museum exhibit "A Century of Science & Service." Students got to explore sodium polyacrylate and its super absorbent properties and learned about hydrophobic and hydrophilic polymers and their applications. The museum gave the students a crossword puzzle to guide them in exploring the exhibit, which is sponsored and co-developed by the Midland branch of the American Chemical Society to commemorate its centennial. As a fitting send-off, the museum gave all the students an egg of Silly Putty. Lots more photos at https://bit.ly/3VG7MPY. #ScienceIsCool #GoBeavers

Good afternoon Beaverton, we hope that you are having a great start to the week. Here is the link for this week's Beaverton Schools' Superintendent Report. Check out The Bell at https://bit.ly/3Ritasl. #GoBeavers

A QUALITY CITIZEN: Congratulations to BJSHS's own Emma Govitz, who was recognized alongside students from nine other schools last week at the DAR Good Citizens recognition program. Emma was selected as Beaverton's representative by a committee of teachers who applauded her dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. At a luncheon held in Midland Nov. 11, Emma, pictured here with her father, Dick Govitz, was honored by the John Alden chapter. #GoodCitizen #GoBeavers

AN INK-STAINED EYE-OPENER: Beaverton students from Mrs. Grice's Journalism and Yearbook classes hopped on a bus to the Midland Daily News this morning and were welcomed into the newsroom with cookies, brownies and a big ol' batch of useful information about newspaper careers. MDN Editor Dave Clark walked students through the important aspects of sourcing a story and interviewing techniques. The students then immediately turned Mr. Clark's own lesson against him, peppering him with questions about his career in the media. Thanks to Mr. Clark and reporter Tess DeGayner for such a valuable look behind the curtain. #WritersWrite #WritersRead #GoBeavers

Good afternoon Beaverton, we hope that you are having a great start to the week. Here is the link for this week's Beaverton Schools' Superintendent Report. Check out The Bell at https://bit.ly/3Ritasl. #GoBeavers

BEAVERTON SCHOOLS PRESENTS...LOCAL HEROES: On Veterans Day, Beaverton Schools students and staff paid tribute to all the men and women in the community and beyond who've served and sacrificed for our freedom. Video and more photos at https://bit.ly/3TvsTD3. #ThankYouVeterans #GoBeavers

BEAVERTON SCHOOLS PRESENTS...BUDDIES: Participants in our LINKS program are part mentor, part older sibling and one hundred percent friend. Everybody wins. See the whole story here: https://bit.ly/3Egquru. #NotSoDifferent #GoBeavers

Good morning Beaverton, we hope that you are having a great start to the week. Here is the link for this week's Beaverton Schools' Superintendent Report. Check out The Bell at https://bit.ly/3Ritasl. #GoBeavers

FRIDAY FEEDBACK: Parents and guardians of BJSHS students - if you didn't get a chance to take our survey at conferences last week, no problem. You can still do it, and it's quick, it's easy and it's anonymous. Scan the code or go to https://bit.ly/3FMCMsK and let us know how we can do better for our kids. #GoBeavers

QUÉ DELICIOSO: Our Spanish classes have spent the week observing the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with a celebration of Tex/Mex culture. Today, students made breakfast burritos with chorizo and drank a Mexican soda called Jarritos. This all started a unit of study about traditions in Mexico that date back to the Aztec civilization. #VamosCastores

DON'T MISS THE DENTAL BUS: The Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Mobile Dental Program is coming to Beaverton Schools tomorrow and and Friday. This is an excellent chance for your child to receive preventative dental treatment like cleanings, exams, fluoride treatments and more. This is open to students in all grades. A consent form is required and can be obtained at either school office or by downloading one at https://5il.co/1k52y. Students who return their forms Thursday or Friday will still be able to take advantage of the opportunity. #HealthyTeeth #GoBeavers

WRITTEN IN THE STARS: Beaverton Jr./Sr. High School is proud to announce its Students of the Month for October. BJSHS administration and staff congratulate these students, who were selected by teachers for excellence in the classroom, leadership among their peers and an enthusiastic ambition that inspires others. Students were honored at a ceremony this morning with a certificate, snacks and drinks, with their families in attendance. BJSHS Students of the Month include (front row, l to r) Emily McWilliams, Jordyn Schultz, Natrisha Watters and Olivia Somers; (back row, l to r) Landon Love, Lincoln Stoike, Jake Wolfe and Nicholas Smith. Not pictured: Ciera Keels, Raven Maxwell, Xavier Stevens, Wyatt Bordeau and Jason Ash.

BEAVERTON SCHOOLS PRESENTS...COMMITMENT TO EGGCELLENCE - You take an egg. You build a shelter around it. You drop it from the highest point on campus. And you see if it survived. That's what BES fourth-grade Science students did this week. This is their story. Go to https://bit.ly/3DGSp3q. #GoBeavers #EggDrop

HALL-O-WEEN: BES students put on their Friday best ahead of Monday's big holiday, parading through the halls and admiring each others' work. We've got a lot - and we mean A LOT - more photos in the gallery here: https://bit.ly/3DGWVih. Check it out. #GoBeavers

Good morning Beaverton, we hope that you are enjoying the nice weather. Here is the link for this week's Beaverton Schools' Superintendent Report. Check out The Bell at https://bit.ly/3Ritasl. #GoBeavers

NICE NIGHT: Smiles were abundant Friday night as we honored our veterans, enjoyed a (temporary) return to autumn temperatures, unfurled a really big flag, and won a football game. #ThankYouVeterans #BeavertonForever