BMS eNEWS

August 20, 2024

In this Issue

Open House

Congratulations, Mr. Ristau!

Meet Our School Officers

Drop Off for Student Belongings

Family Communications Survey

Message from the Principal

Dear Families,

I hope this message finds you well after a great start to the school year! It has been wonderful to see our students back in the building, and I look forward to an exciting year ahead. Please continue to review these newsletters to stay connected with middle school happenings.

Each week, we will share updates, reminders, and highlights. In addition, families can always connect with teachers directly. Our staff directory is available on the district website, and I encourage you to reach out to your child’s teachers with specific questions or concerns. Open communication is key to ensuring a successful experience for our students. As such, I also invite you to complete the district’s Communications Survey. You can find more information about providing your feedback in this week’s newsletter.

Lastly, please mark your calendars for Beachwood Middle School’s Open House on Wednesday, September 4 at 7:00 p.m. As you walk your students' schedule, this is a great opportunity to meet our staff, explore classrooms, and learn more about what’s in store for your child this year.

We hope to see you soon!

Sincerely,

Dr. Tony Srithai

Principal

Important Dates

● September 2: NO SCHOOL (Labor Day)

● September 4: Open House 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

● September 11: Student Picture Day

News & Announcements

Beachwood Middle School Open House

Open House is scheduled for Wednesday, September 4, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Families will have the opportunity to follow student schedules and meet staff during this event. In addition, support staff and representatives from various student support organizations will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. To prepare, please review the Open House Schedule.

Congratulations: Mr. Ristau!

We are so proud to congratulate Mr. Robb Ristau, sixth-grade science teacher, as a recipient of this year’s Crystal Apple Award. Mr. Ristau’s dedication and commitment to our school community positively impacts our students every day in every way. Congratulations Mr. Ristau!

Meet Our School Officers

At Beachwood Middle School, we are fortunate to have two dedicated officers from the Beachwood Police Department who play a vital role in keeping our school community safe. Learn more about Officer Tony Longino and Officer Denny Welch, and be sure to say hello when you see them in the building!

Tony Longino

Years as a Police Officer: 38 years

Number of Years with Beachwood City Schools: 8 years

Fun Fact: I was the first African American police officer for the City of Solon. I am presently a councilman for the City of Bedford.

Denny Welch

Years as a Police Officer: 35 years

Years with Beachwood City Schools: 4 years

Fun Fact: I enjoy boating and jet skiing.

Drop Off for Student Belongings

Did your student leave a Chromebook at home? Lunch? Cleats for soccer practice? Please drop off any left-behind items on the table outside of our main office. Be sure to clearly label items with your student’s first and last name.

Families are not allowed to send food items via food delivery services. Please refrain from using services such as DoorDash and UberEats. Thank you for your understanding.

Share Your Thoughts in Our Family Communications Survey

The Beachwood City Schools Communications Department wants to enhance the way we connect with our families. Based on your previous feedback, we’re exploring how to make our text messaging more effective in delivering timely and relevant information. Please take a few moments to complete our short survey and share your preferences on text messaging and other communication methods. Your input will help shape our district’s communications strategies. The survey is open until Friday, August 30! Thank you for being an active part of our school community!

COMPLETE THE FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS SURVEY