DID YOUR PRINCIPAL EVER DO THIS? If you ever wondered how far a principal would go to get kids fired up about state testing, we may have found the answer this afternoon. Not only did BES leader Shawna Hartwell dress up as Wonder Woman for the superhero-themed assembly, but the bleachers shook with fury as select representatives from each class were chosen to...SLIME THE PRINCIPAL! It was an uproariously good time and a great way to bring winning energy to next week's testing. Here's hoping for a repeat of last year, when Beaverton students in grades 3 through 6 outperformed their counterparts in neighboring districts by an average of more than 10 percent. Let's do this, Beavers. #Slimed
RIGHTY, TIGHTY: Sixth-grade STEM students have spent the whole week tearing stuff apart and putting it back together, and it's been just as fun as it sounds. The reverse-engineering curriculum is designed to help students think about how things work and spark an interest in related careers. #BreakItDownAndBuildIt Up #GoBeavers
SUPERSTAR ROUNDUP: Put your hands together for your Beaverton Schools Students of the Month. At BES, they are (l to r) Emma Knake, Dean Vaughn, Ben Griffin, Briar Whittington, Alyvia Snyder, David Holder, Lily McLaren, Jaxton Longstreth and Chasity Hect. Not pictured: Jaxson Defore. And at BJSHS, we've got (back row, l to r) Dakota Knake, Daya Gillette, Kaelyn Fischer, Ford Kingry, Hermes Madurga and John Walgren, and (front row) Emma Sherman, Emily Skotynsky, Ashton Proffitt and Adam Krzyzaniak. Not pictured: Austin Colvin and Ashliegh Sites. Congrats to all and #GoBeavers.
DELIBERATE ACTS OF KINDNESS: Congratulations to our latest batch of champions in the BES Kindness Challenge. #KindnessIsContagious @GoBeavers
SHHH! DON'T TELL THEM THEY'RE LEARNING! - Nothing drives home a science lesson like a good visual aid, and Monday's solar eclipse is going to be pretty hard to beat in that department. Kids from the fourth grade up were spread throughout campus, taking in the awe-inspiring splendor of space. #ThanksMotherNature #GoBeavers
LOOK SMART: Monday’s total solar eclipse promises a rare and special opportunity for learning, and we want to make sure everyone does it safely. Thanks to the generosity of BHS alum Jim Looker, we’ll be able to distribute proper eyewear to all students. Please communicate to your kids the importance of not looking directly at the sun during Monday’s event without protection. This fact sheet explains the science and the safety behind the eclipse: bit.ly/49qdxrx. These videos are helpful as well: bit.ly/49o6wHp and bit.ly/3xoAYE6. Stay safe and #GoBeavers.
NEVER TOO EARLY: It's April, but Beaverton Youth Football's already thinking about next fall. Registration for Youth Tackle Football for grades 3 through 8 is open. See all the details below.
Reading Month 2024 Was Sweet!
A big shout-out to the teachers, students, parents, and special guests for making this year's reading month so much fun!
Pictured are the following activities: Kick-Off Assembly, One Book/One School, Door Decorating Contest, Sweets with Someone Special, Guest Reader Senator Hauck, BES Book Fairy
ACROSS THE MICROVERSE: New video: Beaverton Schools Presents...Tour de Force. Step inside to take the Cell Factory Tour, where BJSHS Integrated Science students are doing the teaching. Your ticket it right here: bit.ly/3PwL6B7
Don't forget!
Students can return their completed (check off 10 or more things) reading month calendar by this Friday for a chance to pour gooey chocolate sauce on the principal at our next assembly! The classes who return the most calendars also get a special prize! Remember to write your name on the bottom!
DISSECTION AFFECTION: What do owls eat? Students in Mrs. Lyons’ Science classes answered that question in the second-grossest way possible today as they performed dissections of owl pellets. (For the uninitiated: Owl pellets are regurgitated prey, producing whole or partial skulls, skeletons, fur and feathers of rodents, insects, lizards, rabbits, bats, snakes and birds.) The initial disgusted reactions to the premise eventually gave way to the undeniable coolness of science, and by the end of the session, the young faces had shifted from horror to curiosity. #GoBeavers #GoScience
SOFTBALL CLINIC: The BJSHS Softball team will host a Pitching & Catching Clinic Sunday, March 17 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the BES gym. The cost is $10 per athlete and the clinic is open to students in the fourth grade and up. Pay at the door and checks can be made to Beaverton Softball. (This event is rescheduled from its original date of March 10.)
SAY HELLO: Meet the BES Students of the Month for February. They are (l to r) Logan Gilmore, Bristol Woodcraft, Issabella Collamer- Rowe, Ellison Gasche, Rylee Garvie, Lily Torrez, Jaxon Witek and Paige Wicke. Not pictured: Braxton Coggins. Congrats to all and #GoBeavers.
Young Fives - 3rd Grade: Students are excited for a SWEET celebration taking place tomorrow at the elementary school. We hope to see you there!
GETTING CAUGHT TRYING: Specials teachers at BES have dialed up the importance of student kindness this school year and it's showing. Staff are keeping their eyes peeled to catch students committing unsolicited acts of kindness like saying "please" and "thank you," cleaning up more than their share, lifting others through nice comments and generally serving as a force for positivity. At the end of each month, a set of students are being recognized, and here's this month's batch. Keep it up, kids - you're making a huge difference in your school. #KindnessIsContagious #KindnessChallenge
TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT: Got a kiddo getting ready for school? Join us tonight and find out what it’s all about. At Beaverton Elementary, there’s a place for every new learner, whether it’s Preschool, Young Fives or Kindergarten. Bring your kiddo to New Learners Info Night to find out which starting point is right for your child. Tonight at
6 p.m. at BES. #BeThere #ProudToBeABeaver
GEARING UP: Wednesday's New Learners Info Night event (6 p.m. at BES) is almost here, and we'd love to see two things: A robust turnout and a snap of your new student in our Signing Day Photo Booth. Join in and your kiddo could win one of those highly coveted B Shirts.
A TEACHABLE OPPORTUNITY: If you're considering teaching as a career, there's still time to take advantage of the opportunity for free tuition through the Talent Together program. The current application window closes March 3, so this is your last chance to seize the opportunity for free tuition in areas such as initial teacher certification, ESL endorsement, Special Education and more. Talent Together is hosting online sessions to explain the whole program; you can sign up at bit.ly/3ORrF5m. #GoTeachers #GoBeavers
NEW LEARNERS: Beaverton Elementary Schools is accepting applications for enrollment for the 2024-25 school year and will host a New Learners Info Night Feb. 28 to introduce families to the school.
“Because we offer more than kindergarten for young learners at Beaverton, we wanted to open the process up to students who may be better suited for our preschool or our Young Fives program,” said BES Principal Shawna Hartwell. “That’s why we’re expanding the traditional Kindergarten Roundup event to include those younger ages as well.”
The New Learners Info Night, set for 6 p.m. on Feb. 28 at BES, will offer families a chance to hear about the different programs, meet with staff and tour the facilities. Hartwell said Beaverton’s growing preschool program is one reason behind the event, but not the only one.
“Next fall, in addition to our three kindergarten classes and our preschool and Young Fives classes, we plan to offer an additional preschool opportunity,” she said. “Working with families earlier in the process will help ensure that each student is placed in the best position to succeed as they begin their careers here at Beaverton Schools.”
Hartwell said families are welcome to enroll at the district anytime by visiting beavertonschools.net/enroll or calling 246-3020.
“This event is a great way for young students and their families to get to know the staff and the school,” she said. “Once they’re enrolled, we’ll follow up with student assessments to determine the appropriate starting point for them in our school. It’s all designed to provide the best learning environment possible for new students at this crucial juncture of their development.”
Save the Date:
We hope you can join us for a snack and a story to help celebrate National Reading Month!
