Beaverton Elementary School -

Friendly Reminder! Tomorrow, Thursday, September 14th, is our Fall with Families event for parents of all Kindergarten-3rd grade students. Join us to celebrate summer learning and get a glimpse into what your child will be learning this school year. Hope to see you there!

Fun for the whole family!

SAFER AND STRONGER: With the passage of our bond proposal in 2021, Beaverton Schools affirmed its commitment to a safer, more secure campus with the improvements that would follow. Today's safety drills marked another step in honoring that pledge to protect our kids. Students and staff trained to properly deploy The Boot, a system designed to alert the entire campus in the event of an emergency, lock down each building and prevent intruders from entering the classroom. Available in each classroom throughout the district, The Boot is a barricade and alarm system that can withstand 16,000 pounds of pressure while alerting administrators and law enforcement that a lockdown is underway. Today, staff and students observed a safety demonstration and then practiced proper procedures in the event The Boot is necessary. (BES kids also got to meet safety mascot Bobby The Boot.) Learn more about this latest Beaverton Schools safety measure at bit.ly/3qYOCLw and watch this space for more safety information soon. #SafeAndSound #GoBeavers

A BUNCH OF B-SHIRTS: School spirit is alive and well at Beaverton Elementary School. Here's video proof from this morning: youtu.be/xMDg2_irz00 #ASeaOfB #GoBeavers

Attention Beaverton Elementary Parents: It's time to celebrate summer learning as well as get a sneak peek at what is in store for your child this school year! Our annual Fall with Families event will be on September 14th (K-3rd) and September 15th (4th-6th). Invitations will come home this week with the details. It's not too late to turn in reading & writing summer calendars and math activity sheets. You can also continue reporting books in the Kids Read Now platform at kidsreadnow.org until September 8th. As a school, we're almost up to 1,000 books reported over the summer!

FAMILIAR FACES, DIFFERENT PLACES: When students returned to school last week, they were greeted by some familiar faces in different places. Three of those familiar faces are now in charge of BES and BJSHS. Get the full story at bit.ly/3Pf6Bqe and #GoBeavers.

FOR THEIR HEATH: On Friday, students were given a copy of the MidMichigan Community Health Services 2023-24 School Wellness Center Consent Form to bring home to parents and guardians. Completing and returning this form is required for the school nurse to administer medical aid for your child, so please do so ASAP. If you need to download and print a copy of the form, it's available here: https://5il.co/22v36. #GoBeavers

SUPPLY LINE: As we kicked off the school year this week, BES and BJSHS got a boost in classroom supplies thanks to Maverick Ford. We appreciate the donation and we know our students will put it to good use. #GoBeavers

BEAVERS ASSEMBLE! A brief pep assembly today at BJSHS provided the opportunity to take care of several important pieces of business, including the always-entertaining yell-down competition; a beautifully-rendered fight song; the introduction of Mrs. Inscho and Mrs. Sanderson as principal and assistant principal, respectively; and the well-deserved recognition of student-athletes Karley Fischer, Eva Reader and Kaelyn Fischer for earning high honors from The College Board National Recognition Program. #GoBeavers #FirstWeekFrenzy

THE NEW GUY: The first day of kindergarten is a big deal for five-year-olds and 23-year-olds alike. See the video: youtu.be/FtkomBiMVlU

SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED: Many of the parking lots on campus will undergo sealcoating and striping throughout the weekend. Please see the map and refrain from using these areas all weekend. #TakingCare #GoBeavers

A NEW APPROACH: After much thought, study and deliberation, the Beaverton Schools Board of Education and administration have made significant changes to the BJSHS cell phone policy. It's going to be an adjustment for everyone, but students and parents need to know what the changes are and why they were made. View the explanatory video at bit.ly/3siyK6y and our FAQs page at bit.ly/45x1lDw.

THE HOUSE IS OPEN: Families won't want to miss Wednesday's Beaverton Schools Open House. The event runs from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at both BES and BJSHS. Aside from meeting teachers, obtaining class schedules/other important info and getting the general lay of the land, students in grades 5-12 will sign their technology usage agreements and receive their Chromebooks. (And to tide you over until then, enjoy this photo of the group of young folks who helped out with today's seventh-grade orientation. Thanks to them for working overtime.) #ItsTime #GoBeavers

FALL GOLF: Boys and girls in grades 7-12 are invited to join our Fall Golf Club. The eight-week league begins Sept. 5. Players must provide their own clubs, fees and transportation to nearby competitions. Students will learn skills, etiquette and rules. Contact Kara Pahl at 989.429.7890 with questions.

NECESITAMOS UN MAESTRO: Are you a teacher? Can you teach Spanish? Want to work in a fun, rewarding atmosphere surrounded by excellent people? There's no reason to wait. Apply now right here: https://rb.gy/6jv6z #GoBeavers #VamosCastores

Welcome Back! We hope you can make it to the Open House on Wednesday, August 16th from 4:30-6:30. At this time you will find out who your child’s teacher is. The supply lists can be found in the link below. If you have not enrolled your child yet, there is still time! Check us out. Discover what makes Beaverton special. And c’mon home. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wv6ttCW1GCT2D974alPner7g4VH_D079/view?usp=sharing

Free youth football clinic at the football field tonight, July 28th. Grades 3rd-5th from 5-7 p.m. and grades 6th-8th from 7-9 p.m.

THERE' S STILL TIME: The Beaverton Schools Golf Scramble is coming up fast, but you can still take part in the athletics fundraiser. Join us Aug. 4 at Sugar Springs Country Club. All the details and registration info is below. Join us! #Fore #GoBeavers

HIGH-SPEED CHAT: The Michigan High-Speed Internet Office is looking for your thoughts on spending priorities relating to high-speed connectivity in our community. MIHI officials will host a listening tour stop at BJSHS Tuesday, July 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. More here: rb.gy/4wd4r.

Volleyball camp is scheduled from Monday, July 17th through Wednesday, July 19th. Grades 9th-12th from 9 a.m.-noon and grades 4th-8th from 1-3 p.m. Cost is $20, includes t-shirt.