January 23, 2024

Important Dates

• January 25: Grade 8 and High School Band Concert, Beachwood High School Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
• January 26: Report Card grades posted in Infinite Campus
• January 30: Grades 6-7 and Hilltop Band Concert, Beachwood High School Auditorium, 7 p.m.
• February 1: Hiram House Informational Meeting for Sixth-Grade Families, 7 p.m. 
• February 19: No School: Presidents Day

Announcements

Winter Band Concerts

We are delighted to extend a warm invitation to our upcoming Winter Band Concerts, where our talented middle school musicians will showcase their hard work and dedication. All concerts are held in the Beachwood High School auditorium:

• Beachwood High School and Grade 8 Concert: January 25 at 7:30 p.m.
• Hilltop and Grades 6 & 7 Concert: January 30 at 7 p.m.

College Credit Plus (CCP) Meeting Follow Up

If you missed our CCP Information Meeting on January 16, you can find the presentation slides. General CCP information including application instructions can also be found on the Beachwood High School website. The CCP Intent Form is due by April 1 in order to participate in CCP classes next school year (including Summer).

Hiram House Information Session

We are excited to once again host the sixth grade Hiram House trip from May 29 - 31. Families are invited to attend an informational meeting on Thursday, February 1, at 7 p.m. This meeting will be held in the Beachwood Middle School auditorium. 

Student Attendance at Athletic Contests

We welcome student spectators at our middle school sporting events. However, please be reminded that students are not allowed to remain on campus if they plan to attend sporting events. Students are required to leave campus by 3 p.m. unless staying for an after-school club or extracurricular activity. The gym doors open 15 minutes before the start of any athletic event (i.e., 4:15 p.m. for a 4:30 p.m. game). For a list of dates and times, please review the winter athletics schedule. Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring a safe environment for all.

Beachwood High School Alumni Recognition Night

Attention Beachwood High School Alumni! We are excited to invite you to our Alumni Recognition Night during the varsity basketball games on Friday, February 2. The celebration begins at 5:30 p.m. with the girls varsity team going head-to-head with Lutheran West. The excitement continues as the boys varsity team takes on Orange at 7:15 p.m. This is a perfect opportunity to reconnect, cheer on your fellow Bison, and enjoy some exciting basketball action. Alumni: Please complete the Alumni Recognition Form to participate in the alumni recognition festivities and to receive further details.

Lunar New Year Celebration

The Lunar New Year is just around the corner! The Beachwood Chinese Family Affinity Group invites you to celebrate the Year of the Dragon during a Lunar New Year Celebration on Friday, February 9, from 5 - 9 p.m. at Beachwood High School.

Schedule of Events:

• Artistic Performances: The evening begins at 5 p.m. with artistic performances in the auditorium.
• Potluck Dinner: Enjoy a variety of dishes at the potluck-style dinner in the cafeteria, from 5:45 to 7 p.m. Please contribute a dish or drink for everyone to enjoy! You can drop off items in the cafeteria prior to the start of the dinner.
• Games and Crafts: Engage in fun activities and crafts for kids in the Community Room, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Free and open to the public. Please RSVP with the number of participants to: chineseaffinity@beachwoodschools.org.

Black History Month Celebration

Join us for a Black History Month celebration presented by the African American Affinity Group on Sunday, February 25, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Beachwood High School. Free and open to the public, the event will feature African dance performances, crafts and cookie decorating, student performances, and many more activities! In addition, guests may participate in a drum-making workshop. In order to participate in this activity, drum kits need to be pre-ordered by February 14. Supplies may be limited. Please order your kit today!

Reminder: Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Survey

Please provide your feedback to help us refine our PBIS strategies at Beachwood Middle School by taking the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) survey.

News & Highlights

Classroom Spotlight: Matthew Miller

Students in Mr. Miller’s math class have been working on the Pythagorean Theorem. Students began this unit learning how it is used to find missing side lengths of right triangles. Once they understood the basics, they moved on to applying the Pythagorean Theorem in various word problems. The unit concludes with using the Pythagorean Theorem to find distances on a coordinate plane. Students will use graph paper to find the distance between two given points just as they would on Ohio’s State Tests.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Order 2023-2024 Yearbooks

The 2023-2024 yearbook is now available for purchase at $25 each. We have a limited supply of yearbooks, so please place your order promptly to ensure your child receives this keepsake. To order, please visit the LifeTouch yearbook ordering page and enter 13310624 for our school number.

Eighth-Grade Families: Register Today for the Washington, D.C.Trip

Families of eighth-grade students interested in attending our annual trip to Washington, D.C. should register online using the information in the D.C. Registration Packet. Final payment for trip attendance is due by March 23.

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