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SKATERS GONNA SKATE: Beaverton Elementary first-grader Memphis Adams is someone to watch in the years to come. Actually, she’s someone to watch right now. Last month, she competed in the annual Skate Midland event alongside 150 other athletes from around the state and beyond and crushed her division, placing first in Overall Program with Music and second in Fundamental Elements. This is a huge accomplishment that followed 18 months of dedicated training, lessons and flat-out work. Memphis’ mother, Caitlin, reports that Memphis is now working through various stages to compete at a higher level after the New Year. Congratulations, Memphis; we can’t wait to see what happens next. #HardWorkPaysOff #GoBeavers

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

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

More disguised turkeys from Mrs. Revis's Kindergarten Class.

More disguised turkeys from Mrs. Revis's kindergarten Class.

More disguised turkeys from Mrs. Revis's kindergarten Class.

Mrs. Revis' Kindergarteners did a fabulous job disguising their turkeys so they wouldn't be found by Farmer Jake to be Thanksgiving dinner. these projects go along with book Turkey Trouble by Wendi Silvano. Surely Farmer Jake wouldn't eat a....

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

Dear Beaverton Elementary School Families, Please join us in honoring all of the veterans and service members from our community that have served or are serving in our Armed Forces. We will be honoring these individuals with an assembly on Friday, November 11th, at 9:30am at the Beaverton Elementary School. A light reception will also be provided for our community military service members beforehand from 9:00am-9:25am. Please let your veteran(s) know that we would be honored if they would attend our assembly. The students at Beaverton Elementary School are all involved in the assembly in some capacity. Whether they are creating patriotic artwork, singing, acting, creating “Thank You” cards, submitting videos, speaking, or greeting our special community members when they arrive, our BEAVER PRIDE is focused on our amazing local heroes. Visiting veterans may choose to be in or out of uniform (past or present) for this special event. The students will learn so much through the presentation of uniforms in the building. We are just delighted to share the morning with such incredible people!

REMINDER: 5th and 6th grade boys basketball practice begins tonight at the elementary gym from 5:30-6:30. Parents drop off and pick up at side doors to elementary gym. 3rd and 4th grade boys basketball begins this Wednesday at the BAC from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Extra registration forms will be available and payment of $25 can be paid via cash or check made out to: Beaverton Schools. GO RED!

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

BEAVERTON ELEMENTARY GIRLS BASKETBALL: 4th Grade Practices begin on Wednesday November 30th from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Beaverton Church of the Nazarene. 5th and 6th Grade Practices begin on Wednesday November 30th, 6:30-7:30 at the Beaverton Activity Center. Cost is $25/player. Checks made out to: Beaverton Schools. Questions: Contact Jason Hubble: jason.hubble5@gmail.com

3rd through 6th Grade Beaverton Elementary BOYS Basketball 3rd and 4th GRADE BOYS PRACTICES: *Practices begin on Wednesday November 2nd from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Beaverton Activity Center. 3rd/4th Grade Coach: Tom Blades 5th and 6th GRADE BOYS PRACTICES: *Practices begin on Tuesday, November 1st from 5:30-6:30 at the Beaverton Elementary Gym. Parents should drop off and pick up from the side doors to the elementary gym as the front office doors will be locked. *5th/6th Grade Coach: Spencer Johnston, Questions: Contact Shad Woodruff shad.woodruff@whitetailproperties.com *Games will begin at the beginning of January through February and take place on Saturdays. Cost is $25/player. Checks made out to: Beaverton Schools. Registration form was sent home last week and will be emailed out as well. GO RED!

It's the most wonderful time of the year...BOOK FAIR WEEK!!!! Students were given fliers a couple of weeks ago, but you can check out the books or set up an eWallet by visiting our Book Fair homepage at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/beavertonelementaryschool. We will also be open during parent teacher conferences. Stop by and say hi!

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

AN UNBEATABLE COMBINATION: When you mix first-graders, firetrucks and highly pressurized water, you've pulled together the formula for a great time. That's what was up this morning at BES as Phil Andrist and Ryan Tworek of the Beaverton Fire Department spoke to students about fire safety and the life and career of a firefighter. Then the kids stepped outside to give the big rig's fire hose a try. #FireSafety #GoBeavers

FREE BOOKS! GET YOUR FREE BOOKS HERE! We're retiring some of our older reference books from the library. If you like to learn or read, that's good news for you. Between now and next Friday (Oct. 21), stop by the BJSHS Media Center during school hours and take any and all of these books that you wish. A bargain at twice the price.

"They needed me. And I needed them." BEAVERTON SCHOOLS PRESENTS...ONE LAST LESSON: As her career draws to a close, Holly Smith opens up about the job, reaching today's kids, and that graduation speech. A longform interview that hits hard in all the right ways. Go to: www.bit.ly/3SQH0mZ #BeavertonForever #GoBeavers

THE BIG RED ROUNDUP: Beaverton was awash in HOCO mojo all last week, and you probably think you've seen every possible piece of Spirit Week content available to humankind. WRONG! There's lots more. Check out our HOCO Roundup at www.bit.ly/3yzrYdh for the definitive collection.