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
-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



*New* - Date Change
Market Day Pick-up
Market Day orders will be available for pick-up on Monday, November 23rd from 5:30-6:30 in the cafeteria. 

*New*
Archery Practice Schedule - all practices are at 7:30 am
Monday, November 23rd - all 6th graders; 7th & 8th graders with last names beginning A-L
Tuesday, November 24th - all 6th graders; 7th & 8th graders with last names beginning with M-Z


School Dance
Don't forget about the school dance this Friday, November 20th from 4:00-5:45pm.  Admission is $3; there will also be concessions available.    


Book Fair
Mark your calendars!  The library will be having its annual Scholastic Book Fair on Monday, December 7th through Monday, December 14th.  Gift certificates are available now or they can be purchased during the fair.  There will be something for everyone, so bring your holiday shopping list!  On Monday, December 14th, the Book Fair will be open from 4:00pm until the chorus and orchestra concerts begin at 7:00pm, so be sure to stop by with your family members.
  

Please note that tryout dates have been changed because we have over 125 boys signed up to tryout.
New dates:
December 3rd:  6th grade; 4:00-6:30pm
December 7th:  7th grade; 6:00-8:00pm
December 8th:  6th & 7th grade; 1st cut; 4:00-6:30pm
December 9th:  8th grade; 6:00-8:00pm
December 11th:  6th & 7th grade who have made the 1st cut and
8th grade; 4:00-6:00pm
**The final cut will be on December 11th; a list of players who have made the team will be posted on the website on the evening of December 11th.

**All boys trying out need to sign up in the office; pick up an application form and return it to Ms. Browning by November 30th and must have a current KHSAA physical form on file in the office.


Beaumont Student Council is hosting the 2nd annual Beaumont's Biggest Turkey contest.  Feathers may be purchased for 50 cents, 15 for $5, or 40 for $10 through this Friday.  The teacher earning the most feathers will wear a turkey costume the day before Thanksgiving break!  The teacher's team will win a donut party.  Money will go to the Student Council and the Jessamine Save Center.  The current standings are as follows:
Mr. Hamilton:  421
Mr. Fannin:  354
Mr. Watts:  266
Mr. Cosby:  265
Ms. Gorman:  256
Ms. Elliott:  103
Ms. Bryant:  44
Ms. Wittenmyer:  31
Mr. Steffey:  6
Mr. Neal:  3
Ms. Neal:  3
Ms. Rector:  2
Ms. Williams:  2
Ms. Boyd:  2
Ms. Dunn:  1
Ms. Sanders:  1

 
Sports Information
Boys Basketball Lock-In
**Permission forms can be picked up in the office or the gym and must be turned in to Ms. Browning by Friday, November 20th.
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.


Intramural 4 on 4 soccer schedule - games at 7:30am
8th grade
Tuesday, December 1st
Tuesday, December 8th

7th grade
Wednesday, December 2nd
Wednesday, December 9th

6th grade
Thursday, December 3rd
Thursday, December 10th


Youth Services Center News
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.  


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 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.    
 

Dine to Donate
Tired from a long day of work or a fun day of holiday shopping and don't feel like cooking?  Stop by the Beaumont Center Applebees on December 2nd for the Dine to Donate event benefitting the Equestrian team.  All you have to do is make a purchase, present the Dine to Donate flyer to your server and 10% of your purchase will be given to the team.  It's that easy.  Please visit www.beaumont.fcps.net and click on the link Dine to Donate to print the form.       


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.


Miscellaneous Information
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Color Guard & Winter Guard Program
Become a part of the Paul Laurence Dunbar Color Guard/Winter Guard Program - a great way to get involved at PLD and be a part of a nationally recognized program.
If you like to dance and perform, this is the group for you! 
Middle school girls are invited to join the PLD Junior Varsity Winter Guard
Open to 7^th and 8^th Grade Middle School Girls who will attend Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. This group will practice on Wednesday evenings:   December – March. Information Meeting:  Monday, November 23 6:00 p.m. at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Please consider becoming a part of our group!  If you have any questions, please contact our Color Guard Director, Brian Robinson at:  brian.robinson@uky.edu

Ordering Yearbooks
The yearbook will be 100 full-color pages and the cost is just $30, which is less than last year.  Be sure to get a yearbook by pre-ordering soon!  If you would like to order a yearbook, you may print an informational sheet and order form by visiting www.beaumont.fcps and click on the links called Yearbook Ordering information or printable yearbook order form.  If you would like to order a yearbook on-line, please visit www.beaumont.fcps.net and click on the Josten's link.            
 

Wyld Life
Wyld Life Club will be held at the Clubhouse in Palomar on Saturday, November 21st from 1:00-2:30.  All Beaumont students are welcome to be involved.  Wyld Life is a non-denomination Christian organization.  It is a group focused on spending time with students and building relationships.  For questions, please email KennonUK3@yahoo.com.


Kroger Card balances for 8th grade trip
If you would like to check how much you have accumulated for your student's trip by using your Kroger card, please email marifaith.barr@fayette.kyschools.us. 


November CAPS (Computer Access Program) Schedule: 
CAPS is in room 606 from 4:00-5:15pm
CAPS for November 23rd is cancelled
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 11/18/09:
Pegasus - $45.18
Stampede - $45.70
TCW - $17.20
Champions - $8.80
Equestrians - $33.94
Thoroughbreds - $3.90
Winning Colors - $5.00
Pace Setters - $0
Class Act - $4.04
    
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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