February 22, 2023

Important Dates

• February 26: Neurodiversity Family Network Family Meeting and Playdate, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m., Beachwood High School
• February 27: Beachwood Board of Education Meeting - 7 p.m.
• March 13: Beachwood Board of Education Meeting - 7 p.m.
• March 15: K-12 Art Show Open House and Music Program, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., Beachwood Community Center (exhibition runs through Sunday, April 9.)
• March 16: White and Gold Talent Show, 6:30 p.m., Beachwood High School
• March 23: Elderclass, 12 p.m. - 2:15 p.m., Beachwood High School
• March 27-31: Spring Break - No School

View the Beachwood Schools calendar for all events and locations.

Announcements

Beachwood Neurodiversity Family Network Parent Meeting and Playdate - This Sunday!

Please join the Beachwood Neurodiversity Family Network for a parent meeting and playdate this Sunday, February 26, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Families will meet in the Beachwood High School marketing classroom. Students will meet in the cafeteria for a Minecraft playdate! For Minecraft, please update to the latest version in order to join the server. Students who do not play Minecraft are welcome to bring a quiet activity. Volunteers from Beachwood High School will be present to supervise students while families are in the meeting. Please respond and explore the agenda if you plan to join the parent meeting and playdate (recommended but not required). 

Save the Date: Beachwood Schools K-12 Art Show

View the creative talents of Beachwood students during the K-12 Art Show sponsored by the Beachwood Arts Council. The exhibition runs Wednesday, March 15, through Sunday, April 9, at the Beachwood Community Center. An opening for the exhibition will be Wednesday, March 15, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The open house will feature music from our talented student musicians in addition to a collection of student art that includes collages, paintings, drawings, and sculptures. The exhibition is open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. On weekends, call (216) 292-1970 for available hours.

Department Spotlight

Featuring updates from the different departments that make

Beachwood Schools thrive

Human Resources: Recruiting the Best and Brightest

We have started preparing for next school year in the Human Resources Department. Recruiting the best and brightest teachers for open positions is crucial for Beachwood Schools. Teachers help shape the future of society by educating and guiding the next generation of leaders, professionals, and citizens. Therefore, it is essential to have highly skilled and motivated teachers who are passionate about their work and committed to maximizing student achievement and success. Additionally, top-quality teachers create a positive learning environment, inspire students, and promote excellence.

Recruiting a diverse staff goes hand in hand with this goal of employing the best and brightest. A diverse staff is essential for several reasons. First, having teachers and staff members from varying backgrounds creates a more inclusive and welcoming environment for all students. Learners from different backgrounds and cultures may feel more comfortable and supported when they see people who look like them in leadership positions within the school. Additionally, students from all backgrounds benefit from exposure to diverse perspectives and experiences, which broadens their horizons and helps them develop greater empathy and understanding for others.

Therefore, we have started taking additional steps to recruit a talented and diverse staff. We have enlisted the help of our affinity groups to advertise our postings to a more extensive range of potential candidates. Although we have just started and do not yet have data on the impact, we are hopeful that the additional advertising through these networks will directly lead to an increased pool of qualified, talented, and diverse candidates. In addition, we are developing a hiring task force, which will include administrators, staff, and community members from varying backgrounds. We hope this task force will lead to creative ideas for recruiting teachers and staff from all over the world and ensure our staff reflects our students and community. Recruiting the best and brightest is a wise investment in the future of the District and community.

Explore open positions on the Beachwood Schools Careers page.

News & Highlights

Beachwood Bison Theater Announces Spring Musical

This spring, the Beachwood Bison Theater is proud to present The SpongeBob Musical, April 15 - 17. The family-friendly production features the beloved characters from the hit animated series SpongeBob SquarePants, created by Stephen Hillenburg. The musical plunges audiences into the zany world of Bikini Bottom where SpongeBob, Patrick, and friends emerge as unlikely heroes. Showtimes for the Bison Theater production are Friday, April 15, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 16, at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, April 17, at 1 p.m. Tickets will go on sale in the coming weeks. 

In Case You Missed It

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. Please reach out to Jen Ferns at 216-513-3209 call/text or email at jenefur35@gmail.com for more information.

Preschool & Kindergarten Registration

Registration is open for preschool at the Fairmount Early Childhood Center and kindergarten at Bryden Elementary. To register your child for the Fairmount Early Childhood Center, please complete the paperwork on the preschool registration page. Families with a child entering kindergarten in the 2023-2024 school year should complete the online registration form. For questions about registering for kindergarten, please contact district registrar Grace Perryman at gperryman@beachwoodschools.org or (216) 464-2600, ext. 2107.

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