District eNEWS

February 8, 2023

In this Issue

Meet the Treasurer Candidates Night

Black History Month Recognition Night

PTO Vice President Search

Activities and Clubs Survey

Lunar New Year Celebration

National School Counseling Week

Bison Staff Spotlight

Message from the Board of Education Kim Allamby

Video Transcript

Important Dates

February 8: Meet the Treasurer Candidates, 6:30 p.m.

February 9: ElderClass, 12 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

February 10: Black History Month Recognition

February 13: Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m.

February 20: Presidents Day - No School

February 21: Junior College Night - 6 p.m.

View the Beachwood Schools calendar for all events and locations.

Announcements

Tonight! Meet the Treasurer Candidates

Please join the Beachwood Board of Education this evening, February 8, to meet the candidates for the next treasurer of Beachwood Schools. The community is invited to ask the finalists questions and provide feedback through anonymous comment cards. Board of Education President Megan Walsh sent a message to the school community with the schedule and each candidate’s resume. The Meet the Treasurer Candidates Night begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. in the Beachwood High School Community Room.

Reminder: Black History Month Recognition Night

Mark your calendar for Friday, February 10 as Beachwood Schools’ MAC Scholars will hold its third annual Black History recognition day in collaboration with Hawken School. The recognition will take place during three basketball games against Hawken – the boys junior varsity, boys varsity, and girls varsity games. The evening will feature speeches on the topic of black history from students, teachers, coaches, and administrators from both schools as well as the Black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Explore game schedules.

Save the Date: 2023 Transition Expo

LiveSpecial, a project of the National Council of Jewish Women Families, is hosting the 2023 Transition Expo for families, transition-aged youth with disabilities, caregivers and professionals in Northeast Ohio! The expo takes place on Saturday, April 29 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Drive. For more information, visit the expo website and view the flyer.

Beachwood PTO Seeks Vice President

The Beachwood PTO seeks a Vice President for 2023. The Vice President supports all committees and assists with all events, including fundraisers; assists with the budget; and serves as the “face of the organization.” This is a preparatory role for the position of PTO President.

The PTO builds a strong school community by supporting students, staff and families with enrichment-based programs, fun events and grants. The organization supports students, teachers, faculty and staff in the common goal of expanding educational opportunities within and beyond the classroom. Please reach out to Jen Ferns at 216-513-3209 call/text or email at jenefur35@gmail.com for more information.

Inclusive Extracurricular Activities and Clubs Survey

The Neurodiversity Family Network is gathering ideas for how to make after-school clubs and activities more inclusive for all Beachwood students. Please share your ideas by completing this brief 11-question survey. For questions about the survey, please contact beachwoodneurodiversity@gmail.com. Take the survey.

News & Highlights

Chinese Affinity Group Lunar New Year Celebration

The Chinese Family Affinity Group hosted a Lunar New Year celebration last Sunday. The festivities brought together students, families, staff, and community members to celebrate the beauty and traditions of Asian culture. The program featured a Chinese dragon ribbon dance and a waist drum dance by Beachwood members of the Cleveland Glory Waist Drum Team. Guests enjoyed a traditional potluck lunch and games such as Jianzi and Go. Beachwood Schools warmly thanks the Chinese Family Affinity Group for organizing this incredible event for our school community. View more photos on Facebook.

Photos by Jessie Gao

Beachwood Schools Celebrates National School Counseling Week

It's National School Counseling Week! This year’s theme is “Helping Students Dream Big.” We hope you will join us in thanking our “Dream Team” of counselors: Katy Crismon, Jason Downey, Liz Osicki, Topher Starzyk, Meghann Sullivan, Keith Terlonge, and Tiffany Vawters.

Bison Staff Spotlight: Kelly Wright

This week’s Bison Staff Spotlight is Purchasing Specialist Kelly Wright. She is the staff’s go-to for acquiring the supplies, technology, and equipment needed to facilitate the learning and success of our students. Always willing to roll up her sleeves to lend a helping hand, Ms. Wright’s colleagues describe her as energetic and detail oriented. “I’ve always wanted to work here,” Ms. Wright said. “I love helping people and feeling needed.” Read the Bison Staff Spotlight.