News from the Administration
January/February 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
Happy New Year!!
We are excited to have Mr. Meiners as our Acting Principal
and look forward to his leadership throughout the
remainder of the school year! Welcome Mr. Meiners!
Weather
Please send your child to school dressed appropriately for
cold weather. Classes go outside for recess and brain breaks
when weather permits. Please listen for weather-related
schedule changes through the following sources:
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Online MCPS Site
Newsfeed MCPS Site (Subscribe)
Email QuickNotes (Sign Up Online)
Text Message Alert (Sign Up Online)
Twitter http://twitter.com/mcps
TV Comcast Channel 34
TV Verizon FIOS Channel 36
TV RCN Channel 89
Telephone Recording 301-279-3673
Telephone Ask MCPS 301-309-6277
Staffed 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Report Cards
The second marking period ends January 22nd. Report cards
will be distributed Wednesday, February 3rd. Please be sure
to contact the school or your child’s teacher if you have any
questions.
ELL Testing
English Language Learners will take the ACCESS
assessment during the January/February testing window.
The test assesses listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
Some components are administered online, while other
parts are paper/pencil assessments.
Thursday, January 14th
Grade 3 CPHG Testing
Monday, January 18th
Holiday-No School
Monday, January 25th
Professional Day- No School
for Students
Report Card Prep/Planning
Wednesday, February 3rd
Report Cards Sent Home
Friday, February 12th
Valentine’s Day Parties
2:20-3:00 p.m.
Monday, February 15th
Holiday-No School
Friday, February 26th
Early Dismissal @ 12:55 p.m.
Planning/grades/interims