The Principal's Blog

Early Release Day - May 22

2015-05-20T13:00:00.000-07:00

All Students Will be Dismissed at Noon

Friday, May 22 2015

Vernal Pool Project in Grade 5

2015-05-03T17:22:00.000-07:00

Our Cove School 5th graders have been working on a vernal pool place based learning project. Students had to analyze and interpret data from a staff and parent survey on visitation to the Cove School Vernal Pool. One of the problems they discovered was that students were not visiting the vernal pool regularly. A possible solution was to create a sign so visitors would know here the entrance to the pool could be found. Our fifth graders worked on a vernal pool poster contest and one lucky fifth grader was chosen. Congratulations to our winner Mars Orfanos on his vernal pool poster!!!

Happy Vacation!

2015-02-16T11:01:00.002-08:00

May You Enjoy a Restful - And White - Vacation : )

Thank you to ALL for a Most Successful and Amazing Poetry Night!!!!!

2015-01-24T03:45:00.000-08:00

Cove Elementary School (PTO Sponsored)

January 21 at 6:33pm · Edited ·

A wonderfully successful evening of Poetry! Thanks to all who attended and took part in our event!!
I (Sue McLane) was so concerned about remembering to thank the "big people" - Mass Cultural Council, Cove School Faculty, Andrew Green, city and state legislators, Cove school families for supporting our arts...
I FORGOT to thank the "big people to me" - Meagan Grant, Sarah Burgess, Jen Sidmore, Diana DeRochemente, Kelly Johnson, Martha Tassineri, Carla Orr.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! It would not have been a success without your help, ideas, help, help and more help! I am so proud of what we did!

Cove PTO and jamberry Working Together!

2015-01-24T03:41:00.002-08:00

Box Tops!

2015-01-24T03:38:00.001-08:00

Spanish Classes at Cove

2015-01-20T16:13:00.001-08:00

Global Child Beverly Elementary School Spanish classes begin in February! We are still accepting registrations! Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to infuse foreign language early into your child's learning. Our instructors use songs, games and motion-filled activities in class and provide workbooks and practice CDs for home use. Class runs from 2:05-2:55 and the cost is $125. If you are interesting in joining this program, please call or e-mail the Regional Coordinator and Hannah Parent - Ann Gavin (#978-578-1887 or anngavin@comcast.net).

Mark Your Calendars

2015-01-11T15:28:00.001-08:00

Mark Your Calendars

Jan 14: Kindergarten Parent Information Night 6:30 @Ayers

Jan 14: Potato Hill Poetry Lessons (Grades 4/5)

Jan 15: School Council @2:30 in the Cove Library

Jan 15: Potato Hill Poetry Lessons (Grade 4)

Jan 15: After School Session for Poetry – Grade 4: Permission Slips are needed

Jan 15: Art Opening Reception @ City Hall with Mayor Cahill 6:00 P.M.

Jan 20: 2 Hanson and Grade 3 Poetry Lessons

Jan 21: Early Grades Potato Hill Poetry, 2-3 4^th Grade Rehearsal for Poetry, Cove Poetry Café 6:30-8:30
Sponsored by Mass Cultural Council : )

Jan 28: Kindergarten Registration 8:30-4 @Memorial Building on Cabot Street

Jan 29: Kindergarten Registration 3-7 @ Memorial Building on Cabot Street

****Sunday February 1^st is the Polar Plunge! Lets rally the troops and have the best showing! Mr. Wiley is our team captain –spread the news!

Patriot's Day - Friday January 16th : )

2015-01-11T07:38:00.002-08:00

Show Your Support for the Patriot's this Friday, January 16th!

Wear your Patriot Shirt, Colors, Etc.

Be Creative!

(This means Mr. Wiley too! )

You're Invited!

2015-01-11T07:26:00.002-08:00

Join Mayor Cahill to Celebrate the Arts at City Hall!

Grade Five Artists, Family and Friends: Please Join us at 191 Cabot Street for the Art Opening/Reception

When: January 15th at 6:00 P.M.

Where: City Hall/ 191 Cabot Street

Art will be exhibited from January 15th - February 2nd

Sponsored by Mayor Cahill, Beverly Arts District Committee, and Cove Elementary School

Grade 5 Move-Up Day

2015-01-05T11:42:00.002-08:00

“Our aspirations are our possibilities.”

-Robert Browning

January 5, 2015

Dear Grade 5 Parents/Guardians:

At this time, many of you may be thinking about your fifth grade son’s/daughter's transition to middle school next year. This transition is clearly an important event in your child's life, and one that we would like to make as smooth and comfortable as possible.

In order to facilitate this transition into middle school, we have scheduled two separate events. Our first event is our Grade 5 Move-Up Night, scheduled for Thursday, January 22, 2015. You and your child are invited to learn about Briscoe Middle School and meet some members of its faculty, beginning at 7:00 PM in the school’s auditorium. During this evening, you will hear from the school’s administration, guidance counselors, and current 6^th grade teachers. In addition, you will be afforded the opportunity to tour the building with your child after the presentation in the auditorium. Please mark your calendars for Thursday, January 22^nd at 7:00 PM. We hope to see you all there!

Our second event will be scheduled for the spring of 2015. At this time, administrators from Briscoe will be visiting your child’s elementary school for a question and answer session. Prior to this visit, we will be providing transition forms to your child’s teacher so that we may begin scheduling for our 2014-2015 school year.

We all look forward to meeting you and your child on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 7:00 PM in the Briscoe Middle School Auditorium.

Sincerely,

Mr. Matthew P. Poska Mrs. Amy Gerade Mr. Terrence Conant

Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal

Crazy Hat Day!!

2014-12-17T10:13:00.002-08:00

The Student Council is Sponsoring Crazy Hat Day!

Wear YOUR Favorite Crazy Hat for 1.00!

Monday, December 22, 2014

Proceeds go to the Dan Peterson Fund!

Happy Thanksgiving from Cove School!

2014-11-26T07:28:00.002-08:00

Wishing Everyone an Enjoyable and Restful Holiday!

A Letter from Mr. Poska, Briscoe Middle School Principal

2014-11-12T08:56:00.001-08:00

November 12, 2014

Dear Parents and Guardians of Grade 5 Students:

I am writing to inform you that the Briscoe Middle School will be hosting our annual Principal’s Coffee for parents/guardians of current Grade 5 students who attend the Beverly Public Schools or reside in Beverly. This event will be held on Friday, December 5, 2014 from 9:30 AM to approximately 10:30 AM in the Briscoe Middle School Library.

The purpose of this event is to give parents/guardians an opportunity to visit the building, discuss the Grade 6 curriculum and schedule, as well as address other questions that you may have regarding Briscoe Middle School. It is our hope to provide you with the information necessary to make a well-informed decision about your child’s future educational pursuits. In addtion, we will be hosting a Grade 5 Move Up Night for all students and parents/guardians on Thursday, January 22, 2015. I will pass along more information regarding this event at a later date.

If you are planning on attending the Principal’s Coffee, I would appreciate it if you could notify my secretary, Ms. Lynda DeCourcy, at 978-921-6103 X151, so that we may accommodate all individuals who wish to attend. I look forward to meeting many of you on the 5^th!

Sincerely,

Matthew P. Poska

Principal

Briscoe Middle School

Happy Veteran's Day from Grade One : )

2014-11-10T13:12:00.001-08:00

In Celebration of Veteran's Day!

2014-11-10T08:52:00.001-08:00

Mr. Bill Davidson Visited Mrs. Gilligan's 4th Grade Classroom in Celebration of Veteran's Day

Math Night

2014-11-03T04:53:00.001-08:00

Math Workshop for Parents and Students Sponsored by Title I and Beverly Public Schools
Mathematics Made Sensible
WHEN: Thursday, November 20, 2014 6:00 – 8:00 PM WHERE: Beverly High School, 100 Sohier Rd
Please enter through side door where high school students
will direct you to the cafeteria. WHO: Grade K-5 students and parents
Join us for an evening of math – Wondering what your child is learning in their classroom? Our Math coaches will discuss the standards and demonstrate the strategies we are teaching in your child’s classroom!
Please note: This workshop is designed to include parents and children. We start off with parents at the workshop and children in supervised play with our high school peer leaders. You will see first hand and work together to see our approach to problem solving and experience a Math Talk before taking a chance on some raffle prizes and heading home for the evening.
Pizza for students and parents will be served. ** Please help yourselves to pizza (available from 6:00-6:20). The presentation for parents in the library will begin promptly at 6:30.
Sponsored by Title I and Beverly Public Schools
Please cut and return: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please fill out information below to register: Please print Child(ren) Name(s)_______________ # in party: __ Parent Name__________________
School ________________ Grade ____
Complete Registration Form by Friday, November 14th Return to your child’s Reading or Math Coach
For more information or questions please call Sue Charochak, Assistant Superintendent, Beverly Public Schools or Barbara Vienneau in the Assistant Superintendent’s Office 978-921-6100 X715
RAFFLE PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED!
All educational and non-academic programs, activities and employment opportunities at Beverly Public Schools are offered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and/or disability, and any other class or characteristic protected by law.

No School: Nov 4th

2014-11-03T03:07:00.000-08:00

Please Remember our Bake Sale When You Come to Cove to Vote : )

Bake Sale! Can You Help?

2014-10-29T17:14:00.000-07:00

Looking for Volunteers to Work at our Nov 4th Bake Sale!

We have 11 open slots.

The Bake Sale starts at 7AM and ends at 7PM!!!

Looking for Bakers and Chefs as Well…Some Suggestions….

Meatballs

Breads

Whole Pies

Fruit Cups

Quiche

If you can help out please contact Andrea Knight at andrea.knight17@yahoo.com

Thank you : )

Happy Halloween

2014-10-29T03:05:00.000-07:00

Please Have Students Bring Their Costumes to School : )

Individual Classroom Teachers Will Give All Parents Information about Halloween Celebrations for their Classrooms.

Be Safe on Friday Night!

Kindergarten Students Are Learning at a Fast Pace!

2014-10-15T15:08:00.000-07:00

Writing and Relationship Building

Student Voice

Graphing with Apples!

Students in Fourth Grade Work Collaboratively to Solve Problems

2014-10-15T15:03:00.001-07:00

Students Work Together to Solve Problems and Answer Open Response Questions

What are Your Children Learning About?

2014-10-15T15:01:00.000-07:00

Graphing in First Grade

Comparing and Contrasting Two Texts In Third Grade

PERSEVERANCE in Fifth Grade!!!!

Growth Mindset and Positive Thinking in Grade 3

Columbus Day Weekend

2014-10-09T02:40:00.000-07:00

Friday, October 10th is an Early Release Day: Dismissal at Noon

No School: Monday Oct 13th

The Second Annual Science Fair is Nov 6th for Grades 3-5

2014-10-06T12:15:00.001-07:00

Check out the Link on the PTO Web-site for more Information on How to Participate!

Click Here

Need Help Selecting a Project/Starting the Research?

Students can get Assistance form the Cove's STEM Committee in the Library on Oct 7 from 6-7 Through a Mentoring Session "Researching and Planning Your Project"