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.
GRIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT: There's an unusual (some might even say uncomfortable) amount of blue roaming our halls this morning, but that's okay - it's Honolulu Blue. Beaverton staff and students are all in on those hard-hitting Detroit Lions and they aren't shy about showing it. Can't believe we have to wait six whole days for the next win.
#AllGrit #TwoMore #GoBeavers
VOLUNTEER VITTLES: Every couple weeks, members of the BJSHS chapter of the National Honor Society gather in the cafeteria and package food for Beaverton students who need it. Weekends and days off are tough on some families' food supplies, and the NHS Backpack program helps those kids get through those times until they return to school. Food is supplied by Chartwells. #BeavertonCares #NHS
STAR TIME: Congrats to the fine young folks who comprise the BES Students of the Month for December. They are, l to r: Ryker Brubaker, Jace Johnson, Tucker Blades, Brantley Luebbert, Wyatt Budry, Hazel Marshall, Karsen Keller and Kylie Johnson. Not pictured: TJ Corkins.
BORN TO RUN: Big doings at BJSHS today as Senior Tessa Wohlschlegel signed her letter of intent to run at Ferris State University this fall. Tessa - the school's cross country ladies' record holder, state finalist and academic standout - was joined by her parents, Coach Nicki Walters, family and friends for the event. (And her consecutive day running streak stands at 1,258, so yeah, she'll be running later today.) Congrats to Tessa, an absolute lock to succeed in life. #BeavertonAlways
TEACHERS AND WOULD-BE TEACHERS: Beaverton is a regional host in conjunction with several local and state partners for a “Want to be a Teacher?” event aimed at people who are considering this essential career. Whether you’re a current teacher who wants to expand your repertoire or someone who’s entertaining the idea of entering the field, join us at BJSHS Jan. 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. to find out what it takes. Several other virtual and in-person options are available for the meeting as well. Register by visiting bit.ly/4akjZ4I or calling 989.386.8625. The session is free; light snacks will be offered. #GoTeachers
GRATEFUL: On Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we want to thank all of the local folks in blue, none more than Beaverton P.D. Officers Doyle and Cingano, who help keep our campus secure and our kids safe as our School Resource Officers. Whether they're teaching safety lessons in classrooms, conducting home visits or keeping the peace in the hallways, our SROs do an essential job, and they do it very well. Thank you for all you do for our kids every day, officers. #Appreciation #GoBeavers
'UNSUNG HEROES': It's School Board Recognition Month, and we want to acknowledge the often-difficult and unheralded-yet-essential work done by the Beaverton Board of Education. Check out the full story here: https://bit.ly/48ERD3u. Heartfelt thanks to you all. #GoBeavers
PEACE: This holiday season, try to slow down. Relax. Enjoy your loved ones. And...
breathe. Your friends at Beaverton Schools thank you for helping make our successes possible this year, and we wish you a prosperous and joyful 2024.
A LITTLE HELP: Parenting can be challenging and hard to navigate, so Beaverton Schools is partnering with the Cook Center for Human Connection to offer families FREE confidential parent coaching. At parentguidance.org, you can connect weekly with a parenting coach and therapist to help navigate the ups and downs with confidence. #GoParents
A SWELL TIME: If your day starts with the now-annual Goof On The Roof and you end up the All-School Singalong that turns into a teacher talent show, you might be a BES student. And yeah, the big guy showed up. #Cheer
2023: THE YEAR IN B - As we wind down the year and the semester, enjoy one last look back at the last 12 months for the school we love. https://youtu.be/9TajMI-WNUQ #BeavertonAlways #GoBeavers
FUN AMIDST THE FRENZY: As students barreled toward semester-ending exams this past week, teachers still found ways to lighten the mood here and there. In Mr. Wentworth’s Civics class, jury deliberations followed a week-long Mock Trial. In Mrs. Lyons’ sixth-grade Science class, students took in some important environmental lessons from DNR Scientist Jonathan Massung. And in Mrs. Gerow’s Health class, School Resource Officer Steve Cingano stopped by to discuss the law. #GoBeavers
CALENDAR CHECK: As we sprint to the finish line for the semester and the year, we want to remind students and parents of our holiday schedule. Wednesday, Dec. 20 and Thursday, Dec. 21 are FULL DAYS for all students, with most BJSHS students scheduled for semester exams on those days. The holiday break begins Friday, Dec. 22, with students returning with a full day Thursday, Jan. 4. Let's finish strong, Beavers!
A GREAT EXCUSE TO TURN LOOSE SOME SEUSS: There aren't many guarantees in life, but customer satisfaction with the annual BES Kindergarten Christmas Concert is a stone-cold lock. Singing, dancing and a green dude in a Santa suit - nothing else compares. #GreatShow #AsAlways
A GREAT EXCUSE TO TURN LOOSE SOME SEUSS: There aren't many guarantees in life, but customer satisfaction with the annual BES Kindergarten Christmas Concert is a stone-cold lock. Singing, dancing and a green dude in a Santa suit - nothing else compares. #GreatShow #AsAlways
STREETSAFE: Here's a tip of the stovepipe hat to BJSHS Paraprofessional Hope Cumbee, who's been filling in as crossing guard recently. Not only has she kept our kids safe, she's added a healthy dose of holiday zing in the process. #StayFrosty #GoBeavers
TEACHERS AND WOULD-BE TEACHERS: Beaverton is a regional host in conjunction with several local and state partners for a “Want to be a Teacher?” event aimed at people who are considering this essential career. Whether you’re a current teacher who wants to expand your repertoire or someone who’s entertaining the idea of entering the field, join us at BJSHS Jan. 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. to find out what it takes. Several other virtual and in-person options are available for the meeting as well. Register by visiting bit.ly/4akjZ4I or calling 989.386.8625. The session is free; light snacks will be offered. #GoTeachers
