News from the Administration
March/April 2016
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Beverly Farms, in partnership with the community, is committed
to excellence in teaching and learning in a caring environment
where diversity is respected.
The mission of Beverly Farms Elementary School is to ensure that all students can and will be successful
in reaching their academic and personal goals. We nurture individual talents, honor individual
differences, and celebrate collective achievements. By working together and supporting each other, our
community will strive to create a warm, safe environment in which each member feels respected and
valued. Through engaging and challenging learning opportunities, high expectations, and shared
responsibility, our students will become life-long learners and leaders.
Important Dates
MAEF Mobile Science Lab
The Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation’s (MAEF)
Mobile Science Lab will visit Beverly Farms the week of
March 8th through 12th. Each class will visit the mobile lab
for an exciting and interactive experience.
Lessons include:
Kindergarten ~ Beanie Baby
Grade 1 ~ Forest & Me
Grade 2 ~ Farmers Protect the Environment (Primary)
Grade 3 ~ Sticky Bean
Grade 4 ~ Farmers Protect the Environment (Intermediate)
Grade 5 ~ Banana DNA
Ask your child about their experience in the mobile lab.
Maryland School Assessment (MSA) Science
Fifth grade students will take the MSA Science Assessment on
March 8th and 9th. The assessment will be administered on the
Chromebooks.
While the PARCC assessment was administered to grades 35 in March in previous years, this year the assessment
window will open on May 9th. More information to follow…
Kindergarten Orientation
Kindergarten Orientation will be held April 19th and 20th.
There will be not school for current kindergarteners. Please
call the office to schedule an appointment if you will be
registering a child for kindergarten for the 2016-2017 school
year.
Tuesday, March 22nd
6:30 Chorus Performance
Wednesday, March 23rd
3rd Marking Period Begins
Thursday, March 24th
Professional Day for Teachers
No School for Students
March 25th through April 1st
Spring Break
No School for Students
Monday, April 4th
Students return to school from
Spring Break
Thursday, April 14th
Report Card Distribution
Tuesday, April 26th
Primary Election
Schools and Offices Closed