A DISTINGUISHED GROUP: Say hi to your BES Students of the Month for November, including, l to r, Kenlynn Nau, Brooklann Wellsted, Harper Wirth, Raegan Turskey, Marlena Grove, Danielle Cornell, Mckinley McCann, Sawyer Grove, Alexis Watters and Hadley Wehrwein. #GoBeavers
The Beaverton Athletic Department is proud to announce that all winter varsity home sports contests will be streamed live online for paid subscribers. With purchase, fans can watch and re-watch events straight from any device. Head over to fan.hudl.com/gobeavers to visit the school site, where you can find details about cost, team schedules and game listings.
PARENTAL ADVISORY: Our new Parental Involvement Night series continues Thursday, Dec. 14 from 5 to 6 p.m. at BES and we want to see you there. Our speaker will be Julie Wiseman, Chairperson for the Midland Regional Human Trafficking Task Force and she will be discussing “Human Trafficking: What Is It and What Should YOU Do About It?” One family will win free Beaverton athletic tickets. Please plan to attend.
WE WANT TO KNOW...what YOU know about our School Wellness Program. Beaverton Schools is committed to providing a safe, healthy environment for your children, and we need your input. Please take this important two-minute survey by scanning the code below or visiting bit.ly/485CQP0. #HealthyBodiesHealthyMinds
SAFETY DRILL: In our ongoing practices designed to keep students and staff safe, we conducted campus-wide intruder drills this afternoon in cooperation with Beaverton City Police. After the simulation, teachers and students discussed different scenarios and potential actions that could be taken in the event of an actual incident. As campus safety and security plans continue to evolve, rest assured we’ll always make it a point to keep the community informed and involved. #Safety+Security
STAR TIME: Here are November's BJSHS Students of the Month, fresh off a brief celebration this morning with juice and donuts. From left to right, Cameron Drawe, Olivia Somers, Odin Zadonia, Paige Camp, Zoey Kingry, Myah Halle, Nolyn Bell, Sophia Swinson, Isabelle Dodman and Damian Watters. Not pictured: Jake Wolfe. #GoBeavers
SEASONAL SOUNDS: The Beaverton Music Department's annual Christmas Concert Monday night didn't disappoint, with students in grades 6 though 12 playing and singing their way through several holiday hits for a packed house. Well done and good show, everyone. #GoBeavers
SLEIGH BELLS: Between the marching band blasting holiday tunes and Homecoming Queen Adalee Martin flipping the switch, tonight's Tree Lighting ceremony at Ross Lake Park had a distinct BJSHS vibe. #GoSanta #GoBeavers
PHONES ARE DOWN: Please be advised that a Verizon outage continues this morning and you may not be able to contact us by phone at this time. Until Verizon resolves the issue, if you need immediate assistance, please email us at thayes@beavertonschools.net (BES); cfischer@beavertonschools.net (BJSHS); or mlyons@beavertonschools.net (Central Office).
PHONE OUTAGE: Please be advised that because of a current Verizon outage, you may not be able to contact us by phone at this time. If you need immediate assistance, please email us at thayes@beavertonschools.net (BES); cfischer@beavertonschools.net (BJSHS); or kcarpenter@beavertonschools.net (Central Office).
WEIGH IN: If you missed your chance to take the BJSHS parent/guardian survey at last week's conferences, here's one last call for responses. Visit bit.ly/3N38gh6 or scan the code below to take part and let us know how we're doing. #GoBeavers
Good evening, Beaverton!
At this time, we are pleased to announce that the heat has been restored in the elementary school.
Please accept our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience that this may have caused today.
See you tomorrow!
#GoBeavers
URGENT: UNFORSEEN EARLY RELEASE - Good morning, Beaverton family. Due to a boiler malfunction at Beaverton Elementary causing unacceptable temperatures in classrooms and offices, all students in grades K through 12 will be released early today - BES students at 12:15 p.m. and BJSHS students at 12:30 p.m.
Please make appropriate arrangements to ensure your child is either picked up at school at that time or any necessary childcare is arranged for their arrival home via bus shortly after that release time. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this causes your family and expect to have the issue resolved later this afternoon.
#GoBeavers
B GRATEFUL: Wishes for a restful and safe Thanksgiving holiday from your friends at Beaverton Schools.
Happy Thanksgiving reminder from Beaverton Schools:
Beaverton Schools will be closed the remainder of the week in honor of the Thanksgiving Day holiday.
As we gather with loved ones to celebrate this day of gratitude, we extend our heartfelt wishes to each and every one of you.
As a school community, let's take this opportunity to appreciate the support of one another and the strength found in unity.
Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with love, togetherness, and gratitude.
#GoBeavers
FRIENDLY REMINDERS:
Tomorrow is a half day of school. Elementary release time is 11:35am while the Jr./Sr. High release time is 11:45am
In the afternoon, parent-teacher conferences will commence from 1 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. at both buildings.
At BES, conferences for grades K-3 will be held in students’ respective classrooms at scheduled times. For grades 4-6, all teachers will gather in the gym for arena style meetings. At BJSHS, all teachers will confer with parents in their classrooms. All meetings for grades 4-12 will be held on a first-come, first-served basis.
We look forward to seeing you.
#GoBeavers
WINTER CLOTHES: While you’re checking in with your student’s teachers at Tuesday's parent/teacher conferences, please stop by and take any clothes you may need for winter - coats, sweaters, sweatshirts, pants and more items for the choosing. The Beaverton Schools Clothing Closet, facilitated by our local NHS students, will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. at the BJSHS Library. #KeepWarm #GoBeavers
FAMILIES WITH DENTAL NEEDS: The GLB Health Centers Dental Bus is returning to Beaverton Schools next week, and if your student needs some preventative dental services, this is a great opportunity. The mobile dentist will be at the school Nov. 27 and 28 for all interested K-12 students. Services offered will include preventative measures like cleanings, exams, fluoride treatments and sealants. Download and complete the form below or pick one up at either school office. #GoBeavers
PLAN TO SUCCEED: With parent-teacher conferences set for next Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. at both buildings, we’re advising visitors of revised teacher availability to make the discussions as effective as possible. At BES, conferences for grades K-3 will be held in students’ respective classrooms at scheduled times. For grades 4-6, all teachers will gather in the gym for open house style meetings. At BJSHS, all teachers will confer with parents in their classrooms. All meetings for grades 4-12 will be held on a first-come, first-served basis. We greatly look forward to seeing you. #GoBeavers
Good evening,
We hope this message finds you well. In recognition of the cultural significance of the opening day of deer hunting season, Beaverton will be closed tomorrow, November 15th.
All classes and activities are canceled on this day.
The school will resume its regular schedule on Thursday, November 16th.
Please plan accordingly, and ensure that students are aware of the closure.
We appreciate your understanding and support as we aim to celebrate the diverse interests and traditions within our community.
🦌 Happy Hunting! Stay Safe and Enjoy the Outdoors! 🌳
#SchoolClosure #DeerHunting #SafetyFirst
#GoBeavers
