Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year! We know that this year is going to be very different for all of our students and staff, but we know that as a community Beverly Farms will come together and ensure that each student has a positive virtual learning experience. Please look below for updates and important back to school information.
Staff Updates
We have a few updates to our current staff and new staff members to welcome to the BFES community. Ms. McCarthy, Mrs. Black, Ms. Whittles, and Ms. Lufkin, all bid a fond farewell to Beverly Farms Elementary School. We wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors!
Ms. Reese is joining the Kindergarten team this year. Ms. Whitney will be moving to the fourth-grade team. Ms. Bardwell is moving into a third-grade classroom position. Ms. Fox is taking on the role of reading initiative teacher and ESOL.
We are excited to welcome the following new staff members to the Beverly Farms Community:
Mr. Steven Mercer is joining the Kindergarten Team!
First 2 weeks of School
The successful launch of an online learning experience begins with structures that establish relationships, routines, and expectations.
The priorities during the first two weeks of school will include:
· Exciting students & developing student engagement
· Building stamina for online learning
· Engaging in Social/Emotional lessons
· Establishing structures for class meetings
· Providing students and families with technology support
· Creating comfort with using materials & technology
STUDENT EXPERIENCE - Week 1 - Connect & Week 2 - Clarify
Class Meetings
Academic Rituals/Routines
Specials
Self-Directed Work - Details shared by individual teachers
Meet & Greet with Teacher
Important Dates:
Tuesday, August 24th – Homeroom teacher welcome letters emailed at 4:00 PM
Thursday, August 27th – BFES Virtual Open House (details provided by teachers)
Thursday, August 27th– Kindergarten Back to School Night (details provided by teachers)
Monday, August 31st – First Day of School
Friday, September 4th – Early Release Day for all students and staff
Monday, September 7th – School Closed (Holiday)
Thursday, September 10th– Grades 1-5 Back to School Night