Main Office:        381-3094
Office Fax:          381-3109
Attendance:       381-3111
Guidance:           381-3113
Guidance Fax:    276-3572
Cafeteria:            381-3115
Youth Svcs Ctr: 381-3107
Homework Hotline: 381-3101
Web Site:  www.beaumont.fcps.net
 
 

Dates to Remember
-Art Club Information meeting- November 6; 4:30, more info below
-First meeting of the Art Club - November 10; 4:00-5:30pm
-PTA Meeting - Tuesday, November 10th; 6:30pm, library
-FCA meeting - Wednesday, November 11th; 8:00am; room 103
-Football Banquet - November 12; 6:30-8:30, more info below
-FCA meeting - Wednesday, November 18th; 8:00am; room 103
-FCA Bowling Night - Friday, November 20; more info below
-School Dance - Friday, November 20; 4:00-5:45pm; $3 admission
-Beaumont Book Club - Friday, November 20th; 8:35am
-Boys Basketball Lock-In-November 23, 4:00-8:00pm, more info below
-FCA Lock-In - Friday, December 4; more info below  
-Dance Team Lock-In - Friday, December 4, info below


*Date & Time Change*
Beaumont Boys Basketball
Please note the new dates and times for try-outs for the boys basketball team:
December 3rd:  6th & 7th grade; 4:00-6:30pm
December 7th:  6th & 7th grade; 6:00-8:00pm
December 8th:  8th grade; 4:00-6:30pm
December 9th:  8th grade and 1st cut for 6th & 7th grade; 6:00-8:00pm
**All boys trying out must have a current KHSAA physical form on file in the office.


*New*
Boys Pre-season Basketball League
The boys pre-season basketball league will be practicing on Monday, November 9th and Tuesday, November 10th from 6:15-8:00pm.


*New*
Archery Practice Schedule
Monday, November 9th; all 7th & 8th grade; 7:30am


Art Club
There will be an informational meeting on Friday, November 6th at 4:30 pm in room 612 for any student in 6th, 7th or 8th grade who would like to join the Art Club.  Parents are also welcome to attend the meeting.  The Art Club will meet on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 4:00-5:30pm.  The first Art Club meeting will be on Tuesday, November 10th.  The Art Club participates in Art Contests, fun crafts, and will possibly take a trip to a museum.  An information and sign-up sheet can be picked up outside the Art room, outside the Counseling office or you can visit www.beaumont.fcps.net and click on the link.  Students joining art club must have good behavior and a good GPA.       


Christmas Giving Tree Program
If you would like to have your child participate in Beaumont's Christmas Giving Tree Program, please fill out the form that students will be bringing home today and send it back to the Youth Services Center by November 24th.  This program is designed to help students have a more enjoyable holiday.  A teacher/staff member will randomly select an ornament with a number on it.  Only Mrs. Adams, YSC Coordinator, will know who the students are and what number they are assigned.  The staff will buy presents such as clothing, games, books, etc. Mrs. Adams will notify parents/guardians when the presents are available to be picked up.  A parent or guardian must give permission for their child to participate by signing the form that will be coming home today. A phone number is required in order to schedule pick up arrangements.  We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity.  If you have questions, please call the Youth Services Center at 381-3107.  


Attention Band Students
- All Band money from the fundraiser is due by Friday, November 6th.
-All Band wear orders are due by Friday, November 6th.
-If you are in Jazz Band, make sure you order your Jazz Polo shirt. 


Sports Information
Intramural 4 on 4 soccer schedule - games at 7:30am
8th grade
Tuesday, November 10th
Wednesday, November 18th
Tuesday, December 1st
Tuesday, December 8th

7th grade
Wednesday, November 11th
Thursday, November 19th
Wednesday, December 2nd
Wednesday, December 9th

6th grade
Thursday, November 12th
Friday, November 20th
Thursday, December 3rd
Thursday, December 10th


Boys Basketball Lock-In
When:  Monday, November 23rd; 4:00-8:00pm
Games:  3 on 3 tournament; 3 pt. shot contest; Buzzer beater contest
Food:  Pizza and drinks provided
Cost:  $25/boy; all funds go to the boys basketball program; make checks payable to BMS.


Football News
There will be a Football Banquet for players and their families on Thursday, November 12th from 6:30-8:30pm.  Dinner is potluck.  Please have your player see Coach Overstreet or Coach Payne for a flyer with the details. 


Club/Activities News
Fellowship of Christian Anybodies (FCA)
FCA meets in room 103 at 8:00am.  All students are welcome to attend and bring a friend. The meeting dates for November are the 11th, and 18th.  The meeting dates for December are the 9th and 16th.
Upcoming events:  Bowling at Southland Lanes on November 20th (after the school dance) from 6:00-7:30pm.  The cost is $15 (for two games, shoe rental, and dinner-you may want to bring extra $ for additional food)
Lock-In:  At Beaumont on December 4th from 4:00-9:00pm, all members and their friends are welcome to attend.    
 

School Celebration
Beaumont will be celebrating KCCT (Kentucky Core Content Test) results on Friday, November 13th during the school day.  Each student will receive a goody bag filled with treats.  If you would like to donate candy for the goody bags, please bring it to front office by November 10th.   


Dance Team Lock-In
There will be a lock-in for Dance Team members on Friday, December 4th from 4:00-8:30pm in the cafeteria.


Art Contest Deadlines
For those students participating in the following art contests, please note the deadlines for each contest: 
Rain Barrel Design (paragraph Artist Statement):  Nov 6
Reflections Contest (PTA):  Nov 13
Derby Festival Poster:  Nov. 19


Miscellaneous Information
Did You Know....
The Beaumont Middle School Youth Services Center provides services to many students each month.  During the month of October, the YSC provided help to 136 individual students in the form of clothing, educational support, agency referrals, hygiene, parent contacts, mentoring, peer mediation, transportation, and grief counseling.  Additionally, a Bully Prevention class was held for the 7th grade.    


Project Tomorrow
Beaumont has participated in the Project Tomorrow survey for several years.  Please share your ideas with other students, educators and parents around the country.  For the link and other information, please visit www.beaumont.net. 


Yearbook News
If you would like to order a yearbook on-line, please visit www.beaumont.fcps.net and click on the Josten's link.            

Ms. Barr has 2008-2009 yearbooks that were not sold last spring.  They may be purchased for $30.


Rosa Parks Mall
Would you like to start your holiday shopping early?  The perfect way to start is by going to the 2009 Rosa Parks Mall, Open House and shopping extravaganza on Saturday, November 14, 2009 from 9:00am-3:00pm in the gym and cafeteria.  You can avoid the traffic at the mall, support local business men and women and Rosa Parks PTA all at the same time.  There will be 40+ businesses selling items including scrapbooking, stamping, kitchen, books, jewelry, accessories, hand-made items, food, home interior, cosmetics and more!    For more information, please contact Janice Rajcan at tsjanice31@yahoo.com or call 806-1709.   


November CAPS (Computer Access Program) Schedule: 
CAPS is in room 606 from 4:00-5:15pm
Monday, November 2nd
Thursday, November 5th
Monday, November 9th
Thursday, November 12th
Wednesday, November 18th
Monday, November 23rd
Monday, November 30th

 

PTA Membership
It's not too late to become a member of the Beaumont PTA!  Membership is easy; just visit www.beaumont.fcps.net/PTA/default.htm for the order form.  Fill out the form, attach the $5 membership fee and return it to the office or your child's homeroom teacher.  Thank you for your support!


Spirit Wear Sales
Please visit www.beaumont.fcps.net for an order form.  Order forms can be turned in any day before school to the front office, and if the item is in stock, it will typically be filled and delivered to your child by the next day.  On Wednesday mornings only, students may go to the Spirit Wear store, where the bookstore used to be, from 8:30-8:55 am and purchase items.  Please send in exact change or checks made payable to Beaumont Middle School PTA. 


Team Boxtop totals for the 2nd collection period as of 10/29/09:
Pegasus - $0
Stampede - $0
TCW - $.10
Champions - $0
Equestrians - $33.94
Thoroughbreds - $.20
Winning Colors - $.80
Pace Setters - $0
Class Act - $1.00
    
School Mission Statement
The mission of Beaumont Middle School is to educate students for meaningful participation in a changing world.  Building upon a thorough foundation of basic skills, we want to respect personal uniqueness and educate the whole child to reach maximum potential.  By using a team-oriented setting and utilizing input from the entire school community, we are committed to help students achieve academic success, demonstrate appropriate behavior, and participate in extracurricular activities. 
                        
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