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Good evening Beck Community,

School Violence Awareness Week is October 21-25

Starting the third Monday in October, all New Jersey schools observe School Violence Awareness Week. This week promotes the safety of our schools and brings together staff, students, parents, and law enforcement. This week Beck will:

• Share a presentation with students about keeping Beck a safe place
• Reminding students about Digital Citizenship as it relates to bullying and peer conflicts.
• Reviewing safety and security procedures with staff

We are careful in considering how information is presented to students so they understand how we work to make school a safe and secure place but also not cause additional worries.

Part of the student presentation will share information about "Start With Hello." The idea of Start With Hello is encourage and remind students to be inclusive. Anyone can do it - see someone alone, reach out with a smile and simply say "hello."

Digital Citizenship Week was October 14- 18

Students and families need Digital Citizenship resources now more than ever! The digital landscape changes rapidly and these advances impact everyone in both positive and negative ways. It's important to talk as a family about the responsibilities of being a digital citizen, especially as it relates to online behavior, peer conflict and cyberbullying. Middle school is a time when students expand their social engagement dramatically, often times through their digital relationships. They benefit a great deal from family discussions about digital expectations, monitoring of their activity and role-playing. Check out CommonSense Education's digital citizenship resources for family guides, agreements and resources.

All the Best,

Rebecca Metzger, Principal

Ninh Nguyen, Assistant Principal

Nysheria Sims, Assistant Principal

856-424-4505

If you haven't yet, please join the Beck PTSA. Parents, Students, Teachers/Staff, and Community Members are all eligible to join. Only requirement is the membership fee. The rest is up to you how involved you would like to be. The more members we have, the stronger our school community!

Sign up online at this link: https://beckms.givebacks.com/store/items/846659

A HUGE Thank You to everyone who volunteered their time or participated in our Scholastic Book Fair! It was a success due to all of you. We look forward to next year's Book Fair in Fall 2025.

• You can still shop online and use your unused money from your eWallet till October 27th: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/beckmiddleschool1 Online orders ship directly to your home and shipping is free with purchases over $25.
• Any unused eWallet funds will convert to an eGift Card balance, which can be found in the account holder’s My Scholastic account. Families can use the balance to fund a new eWallet for a future Fair or to shop online with Scholastic. If you plan on using the balance for a future fair, you will have to create a new eWallet for that fair and then you can add the funds from the eGift Card balance.
• Any questions, contact Natalie Horwitz nathorwitz@gmail.com

Save the Dates:

• Dine and Donate at McDonald's in Marlton Monday 10/28 5-8pm. Dine in or Drive-thru. 20% of proceeds will go towards the Beck PTSA.
• Beck Spirit Wear store for a limited time. More details to come....
• Character Ed Breakfast 11/21

• 10/21 - 10/25/24 - School Violence Awareness Week
• 10/22/24 - Playoff Games for Field Hockey A (home against Carusi) and Girls Soccer A (away at Glen Landing)
• 10/29/24 - Winter Sports Parent Information released
• 11/1/24 - Schools Closed for Students - Staff In-Service Day
• 11/7/24 and 11/8/24 - Schools Closed
• 11/12/24 - YMCA of Pines trips begin for grade 6.
  

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Beck students are continuing their fundraiser for METAvivor, a breast cancer support foundation for those with Stage 4 Breast Cancer. Bracelets will be sold during Advisory throughout the week by students who will visit each Advisory. Bracelets can be purchased and worn by students or family members.

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Congratulations to Beck Field Hockey and Girls Soccer who begin playoffs this week! Wish them luck in their run for a championship!

All schedules can be found on the Beck Athletics Calendar. Please remember students must ride the bus to and from all games UNLESS a parent/guardian submits a SIGNED RELEASE for the day of the competition.

Winter sports information will be released on 10/29/24 on our Beck Website (no meeting). Winter sports are:

• Boys Basketball
• Girls Basketball
• Bowling
• Wrestling
• Cheerleading

Each sport will have a presentation on the website with information about tryouts, team expectations and important dates.

*Please note that the Student Activity Fee is not refundable even if your student does not make the team. If there are any financial concerns, please feel free to speak with your child's counselor or the coach.

Please check the Beck Calendar on our homepage for upcoming club meetings.

• Chess Club is canceled this week.
• Yearbook Club will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, October 23 at 7:15am.

New clubs are being added so be sure to check the Clubs & Activities slidedeck.

We have had student inquires about Project Invent and Robotics Club. We are seeking advisors for these clubs actively and hope to have them running soon. We know how important they are for students and want to do our best to give them these opportunities!

The Art of the Lego event will take place on Saturday October 26, 20214 from 1-5pm at Haddon Fortnightly in Haddonfield, 301 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ. This "fun"draiser will benefit the Haddon Fortnightly and Markeim Arts Center, two institutions near and dear to the hearts of the Camden County community. We hope you can join us. Register here: Art of the Lego Registration – Markeim Arts Center