Superintendent's Corner

Good Afternoon Beverly Parents and Families,

 

It has been an exciting week in our schools, with incredible learning experiences, achievements, and community engagement happening across all grade levels! From literary adventures to championship victories, our students and educators continue to make us proud. Here are just a few of the many highlights from across our district:

 

McKeown Preschool is in its first year of implementing the Focus curriculum, a play-based approach designed to support equal access across cultures and abilities. This curriculum encourages student-led exploration through play, fostering high engagement and natural curiosity. Many classrooms have been diving into the Together in Our Community unit, where students have strengthened social skills through collaborative art projects depicting our city, explored shapes and structures by constructing cities with wooden blocks and read stories that celebrate the cultural diversity found in Beverly and beyond!

 

 

North Beverly Elementary transformed into the magical world of The Wizard of Oz for its Reading Festival. Students embarked on a week-long literary adventure, following the Yellow Brick Road of reading. Highlights included a used book fair where students could purchase high-quality books for just $1, a book character dress-up day, trivia challenges, and a school-wide reading competition. This celebration of reading was a resounding success, fostering a love for literature among our young learners.

 

        

 

Third-grade students recently spent a Saturday “digging deeper” into local history with Historic Beverly. They participated in an archaeological dig, where they learned about local artifacts and gained hands-on experience with archaeological procedures. Meanwhile, fourth-grade students used the school’s woods as inspiration for creative writing, crafting narratives about being stranded alone drawing from the novel Hatchet, while first-grade students concluded their animal unit with a visit from older students from NEC’s Upper School, who brought a traveling reptile show to share fascinating facts about reptiles. Additionally, students across grades K-4 are working together on a Positive Affirmations Project, which aims to build confidence by celebrating individual strengths through a collaborative spring installation.

 

 

Our 6th-grade students recently participated in an exciting Superhero Saturday Math Activities event. From 9:00 to 10:20 AM, students tested their problem-solving skills by solving math clues in the cafeteria and throughout the second-floor neighborhood classrooms. To add to the fun, staff members dressed up as superheroes, creating a lively and engaging atmosphere. This event was a fantastic way to make math both challenging and enjoyable.

 

 

Our Beverly High School students continue to reach new heights with outstanding achievements: 

- 27 DECA students qualified for Nationals, showcasing their business and leadership skills on a national      stage.

- Stage Right, our theatre group, advances to the Dramafest semifinals, impressing audiences with their talent and creativity.

- Joe Baker made BHS history by winning the All-State Wrestling Championship, the first-ever Beverly student to achieve this milestone.

- Over 300 parents and caregivers joined us for Parent-Teacher Conferences, strengthening our home-school connections.

- The ROTC program demonstrated their commitment to community service by organizing a campus cleanup to keep our school grounds beautiful.

- Course selection is in full swing, helping students plan for another year of engaging and challenging learning experiences.

The Jazz Ensemble struck gold! Their Gold Medal performance has earned them a place in the state finals - a true testament to their dedication and musical talent.

 

 

As we move through the busy month of March, we continue to be inspired by our students’ hard work and the unwavering support from our families and educators. Thank you for being a part of this journey—your partnership makes these incredible experiences possible!

 

Thank you for your continued support.

 

Warm regards,

Sue Charochak, Ed.D.

Superintendent, Beverly Public Schools