BMS eNEWS

March 12, 2024

In this Issue

Rising Ninth-Grade Scheduling

Classroom Spotlight: Will Cumpstone

Youth Football Registration

D.C. Trip Registration Packets Due Soon

Seventh Grader Qualifies for Power of the Pen State Tournament

Happening Soon: The Little Mermaid

Congratulations: Destination Imagination!

MedWish Supply Drive

Message from the Principal

Dear Beachwood Middle School Families,

We’ve had an exciting week at Beachwood Middle School. I had the pleasure of attending the winter orchestra concert, which was an absolute delight. I am so impressed by the hard work and passion of our musicians. Thank you to our orchestra members, their families, and the entire music department for orchestrating such a memorable event.

Additionally, I am thrilled to announce the success of our recent “Coin War” fundraiser. Thanks to the coordination of the PTO and the generosity and enthusiasm of our students and staff, we far surpassed our $1,500 fundraising goal. The spirit of giving and unity demonstrated throughout this initiative is truly commendable. These funds will make a meaningful difference in supporting various school programs and initiatives. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this fantastic achievement!

I’d also like to congratulate all of our winter athletes and club members for their recent accomplishments. Whether you are bound for state tournaments or celebrating recent wins at regional competitions, we are proud of the many Bison accomplishments that our students have enjoyed these past few months. You will continue to find highlights in our newsletter.

I hope everyone has a wonderful week!

Sincerely,

Dr. Tony Srithai

Principal

Important Dates

March 22: End of Third Quarter
March 23: Washington D.C. trip payments due
March 25 - 29: No School - Spring Break
April 1: College Credit Plus Intent Forms due
April 8: No School - Eclipse "Beachwood Blackout" at the Main Stadium - 2 to 4:30 p.m.
April 10: No School (Eid al-Fitr)
April 18 & 19: Ohio State Tests: English Language Arts
April 25: Upcoming Sixth-Grade Parent Orientation at Beachwood Middle School, 7 p.m.
April 25 & 26: Ohio State Tests - Grade 8 Science and Honors biology only
April 30 & May 1: Ohio State Tests - Math

News & Announcements

Rising Ninth-Grade Scheduling

Last week’s presentation for rising ninth-grade students is available. Please review the information in preparation for high school course scheduling, which will occur over the next few weeks. Eighth graders will receive specific information about their appointment times with high school counselors. A separate email will also be sent to eighth-grade families with this same information.

TEXT-ONLY PRESENTATION

Classroom Spotlight: Will Cumpstone

Our students have recently completed both the badminton and deck tennis activities. We will begin the pickleball unit during the second week of March. During these units, we will develop students’ hand-eye coordination, team concepts, respect for individuals, reflexes and coordination as well as an awareness of technicality. Finally, all students will begin prepping for the Spring Fitness test battery, which takes place in late April.

Beachwood Bison Spring Youth Football Program

Whether your child is new to the game or looking to sharpen their skills, the Beachwood Bison Spring Youth Football program offers a fantastic opportunity for young athletes from second through eighth grade. Scheduled for Sundays - April 21 & 28, May 5 & 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Beachwood High School Stadium, this program focuses on honing fundamental football skills such as running, catching, throwing, blocking, and boosting speed and agility. The four-week session costs $25, payable to Beachwood Athletic Boosters at the first practice. To sign up, complete the Youth Football Registration Form. For more details, reach out to head football coach Scott Fischer at fischerscott58@gmail.com.

Reminder for Eighth-Grade Families: D.C. Trip Registration Packets Due Soon

Attention families of eighth-grade students: This is a reminder to complete your registration for the upcoming annual trip to Washington, D.C. Please ensure you have filled out all the necessary information in the D.C. Registration Packet.The final payment for trip attendance is due by March 23.

Seventh Grader Qualifies for Power of the Pen State Tournament

Congratulations to Jenna Tsay, seventh-grade Power of the Pen creative writer. Jenna competed on Saturday, March 9, at the Lake Erie Regional Tournament held at Shaker Heights Middle School and brought home the seventh-place medal! She has qualified for the State Tournament in May. Over the course of the morning, Jenna wrote three original pieces of writing. There were three rounds of writing at the tournament. At the beginning of each session, Jenna received a new prompt. She had to think of and produce each story in that 40-minute time period. Congratulations Jenna! Best of luck at States!

Happening Soon: “The Little Mermaid”

Bison Theatre’s spring musical “The Little Mermaid” takes the stage this Friday! Dive into the world of Bison Theatre’s “The Little Mermaid” with the virtual playbill. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the cast, crew, and creation of our spring musical. Performances take place March 15-17 at Beachwood High School. Showtimes are: Friday, March 15, at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 16, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 17, at 1:30 p.m. Purchase Tickets

Congratulations: Destination Imagination!

Our Beachwood Destination Imagination teams had an amazing day at the Northeast Ohio Regional Tournament on Saturday, March 9, at the Beachwood High School. Sixty-three teams from all over Northeast Ohio participated in the event. All six of our competitive teams placed in the top three of their challenge and will be advancing to the State Tournament on April 6, where they will compete for a spot at the Global Competition in May. We are so proud of the dedication, determination, teamwork, and creativity of each team! Please join us in congratulating:

OATS

First Place Middle Level Improv Winners: Tanishka Singh, Sophia Wang. Oscar Liang, Athena Yu

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First Place MIddle Level Fine Arts Winners

Zohar Wolach, Sam Kuenzler, Nathan Mu, Sophia Wong, Sarah Zhou

MedWish Supply Drive

The Pre-Med Club at Beachwood High School is organizing a supply drive in collaboration with MedWish International from March 1 to 22. Students are collecting essential medical supplies such as adhesive bandages, cotton swabs, medical tape, thermometers, and toothpaste. Please drop off donations at the main office of any school in our district. MedWish International is a non-profit organization that repurposes surplus medical supplies and equipment to provide humanitarian aid to people in need. For a detailed list of acceptable items, please refer to MedWish International's website.