How to Access the Beverly Online Directory

The Beverly PTA website has an online directory! By accessing this directory, you can contact other parents and set up virtual playdates! Regularly, this feature is only for PTA member only, but the we want to encourage everyone to stay in touch and support each other during this time, so we are opening this directory access to all Beverly families whether you are a PTA member or not, through July 31. If you wish to be able to see the contact information for your child’s friends, please follow these steps:

Here is how to access the directory:
- Log in to your account on www.beverlypta.com,
- In the top Menu under the Bobcat header picture, go to “Resources”, then in the drop down menu under that, click “Directory".
- From there you can search for a name by entering it into the search fields, or you can scroll through all the entries alphabetically.

If you have never registered for an account on our PTA website:

Go to www.beverlypta.com.
Click “Login/Register” on the left navigation menu on the top yellow button.
On the next page, click the green “Create Account” button.
You will fill in the form on the following page with basic information to create your account.
The website will send you an email with instructions to complete the process of registration.
When you log in to the website after completing your registration, click on “My Account” on the top navigation menu (look at the white words on the dark background under the bobcat picture).
Click on “Parent and Student Information” to fill in your family’s name and contact information. This info will only be shown on the directory if you choose it in the next step.
Click on “Student Online Directory Preferences.” Here you will be asked if you want to have your information published in the directory, and then you can choose specifically which information you want included in the directory for other parents to view. We suggest at least including one parent’s name, the child’s name and grade, and a phone number and/or email address that you will regularly check so that your child’s friends’ parents can get in touch with you to set up online playdates, etc. Many students have different last names than their one of their parents, so this is why it’s good to also include the child’s name and grade.
Begin searching the directory for your child’s friends and set up some virtual playdates! Get to know the other parents in your class!

If you already have a PTA website account but are not a member of the PTA:

Make sure you have updated your information and opted in to the directory. (See steps below.)
When you log in to the website after completing your registration, click on “My Account” on the top navigation menu (look at the white words on the dark background under the bobcat picture).
Click on “Parent and Student Information” to fill in your family’s name and contact information. This info will only be shown on the directory if you choose it in the next step.
Click on “Student Online Directory Preferences.” Here you will be asked if you want to have your information published in the directory, and then you can choose specifically which information you want included in the directory for other parents to view. We suggest at least including one parent’s name, the child’s name and grade, and a phone number and/or email address that you will regularly check so that your child’s friends’ parents can get in touch with you to set up online playdates, etc. Many students have different last names than one of their parents, so this is why it’s good to also include the child’s name and grade.
Begin searching the directory for your child’s friends and set up some virtual playdates! Get to know the other parents in your class!

If you are a PTA member and have registered on our website and updated your directory preferences, proceed as usual!

Event Cancellation

In consultation with Ms. Savant and after seeing the precautions PISD and other government entities are taking, Beverly PTA will cancel all PTA-sponsored activities through May 1. Affected events include:

3/16— PTA Lifetime Membership Banquet

3/17—PTA Council Delegate Meeting

3/18—Workroom Wednesday

3/19—PTA Board Meeting

3/21—PTA Park Playdate

3/26—PTA General Meeting

3/27—Multicultural Night

4/1—Workroom Wednesday

....and all other scheduled events up to May 1.

We do not know if we will be able to reschedule any of these events this year. It will all depend on school closures and PISD recommendations.

Please refer to communication from the school and district if you are wondering about other non-PTA events on the calendar.

IMPORTANT: Please use the Beverly PTA Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/beverlyelementarypta) as a resource for community helping during this time. You do not have to be a PTA member to join the page. We hope people will reach out about needs (childcare, food, etc.) either through Facebook Messenger or through making or responding to posts so that we can all band together to help each other. Now is also a really good time to check on your neighbors (digitally or from a distance of 6-10 feet! ;)). We hope everyone stays safe and healthy!

eNews 3.12.20

We all have culture to share! Save the date for our Multicultural Night on March 26 at 6:30-8! Let's participate on this amazing event that showcase the beautiful diversity at Beverly. Here are some ways that you can help:

1. Sign up by hosting a country booth. We will have the presentation area in the cafeteria with tables setup for countries' displays. Here are some ideas of things you can do: Dress in special traditional attire, provide food samples, share maps of your country, show interesting photos of the country's cultures, setup crafts for students/children to do, share holiday traditions, demonstrate music instruments, play/teach games, share art. Those are just some ideas, but feel free to come up with yours too! Everyone is welcome to participate!

2. Sign up to perform at the event! Does your Beverly child sing, dance, do martial arts, or a part of other group that does performances from different cultures? This is a chance to show their talents!

3. Help and volunteer! We need volunteers to help out either before/during/after with set up and clean up.

Please contact diversity@beverlypta.com to sign up or if you have any questions!

If you have an incoming Kindergartener for Fall 2020, it's almost time to register them for Kindergarten! Come to Kindergarten Roundup on Friday, March 20, 9-11am and 1-3pm. Please also share with your friends or neighbors if they have incoming kindergarten students!

Field Day is coming soon on April 24! MOMS & DADS NEEDED! Please sign up for a shift (or two) to help with our Field Day! This school event is planned and hosted by our awesome PE Coaches. They work very hard every year to make this event super fun for the kids! The PTA will provide FREE LUNCH TO ALL VOLUNTEERS! Don't forget to submit your PISD background check here. All volunteers must have background check on file, and it can take up to 2 weeks to get cleared, so submit it now if you haven't!

Hendrick Middle School's 3rd Annual Color Run is coming up on Saturday, April 4, 2020, 10:30 am (check in begins at 9:30)
One mile fun run/walk including color splash zones and celebration. DJ Tony Battle will be spinning tunes to keep you pumped!
Register Now & Share with Friends!
Early Birds: January 16 - March 8 - $15 per participant
Night Owls: March 9 - March 19 - $20 per participant

We have a fabulous and incredibly experienced Field Day Coordinator this year, but she no longer has students at Beverly. She continues to serve Beverly out of the goodness of her heart!

We would love for a current parent to start learning the ropes. This year we are looking for an Assistant Field Day Coordinator who could move into the coordinator position next year.

This is not a super-involved position because you are working with the PE coaches who have everything set up like a well-oiled machine! Please contact volunteers@beverlypta.com if you are interested or if you have any questions!

We need pictures from all grade levels and school clubs for our 2019-2020 Yearbook! Parents, if you have pictures from school events or your child's class or club events this year, please send it to pictures@beverlypta.com so your child's grade level can be represented in the yearbook! Thank you for those who have sent pictures. Keep them coming!

It's so easy to help YOUR school earn cash while you shop! The best part is that it is so easy and it doesn't cost you anything!

 Update your Kroger Plus card link to Beverly Elementary (#84353)
 Update your Tom Thumb Reward card link to Beverly Elementary (#6930)
 Collect and bring in your Box Tops! Eventually the Box Tops program will become digital-only. Download the NEW Box Tops App!

 Sign up for Amazon Smile and Amazon will donate a percentage of your purchases to our school every time you shop on Amazon!

 Visit Beverly's Shutterfly Storefront. For every purchase made on the site, 8% of the proceeds will go to Beverly. You can even use applicable Shutterfly discount codes to save on your entire order!

eNews 3.5.20

OPEN HOUSE IS TODAY! Bobcat Parents, you are invited to come see and enjoy all of the hard work your students' put in this year so far! Don't miss the Beverly Open House tonight, Thursday, March 5, at 6-7pm. It's a come and go event.

***AUCTION WINNERS!***

We will be holding a pickup table during Open House in the cafeteria to collect payment (credit card, cash or check) and provide you with your winning items. Cash or check payments are appreciated as they help the PTA avoid paying credit card fees.

Below are a few notes:

- If you have already paid online, don't worry, we have tracked payments.
- If you have won a teacher/staff member experience, your teacher will be in contact with you on scheduling and next steps.
- If you won a school supply kit, your name will be added to the supply list, but we will need confirmation on your students name for our delivery records. You can send this via email or when you come to pay.
- If you won naming the drop off street or the parking, we will need the name for the plaque and/or street name. You can send this via email or when you come to pay.
- Lastly, if you will not be at open house and need to plan something different for pickup, please reach out directly at onlineauction@beverlypta.com so we can discuss options.

Field Day is coming soon on April 24! Parents, if you are planning to come, don't forget to submit your PISD background check here. All volunteers must have background check on file and it can take up to 2 weeks to get cleared, so submit it now if you haven't!

If you have an incoming Kindergartener for Fall 2020, it's almost time to register them for Kindergarten! Come to Kindergarten Roundup on Friday, March 20, 9-11am and 1-3pm. Please also share with your friends or neighbors if they have incoming kindergarten students!

We all have culture to share! Save the date for our Multicultural Night on March 26! Let's participate on this amazing event that showcase the beautiful diversity at Beverly. Here are some ways that you can help:

1. Sign up by hosting a country booth. We will have the presentation area in the cafeteria with tables setup for countries' displays. Here are some ideas of things you can do: Dress in special traditional attire, provide food samples, share maps of your country, show interesting photos of the country's cultures, setup crafts for students/children to do, share holiday traditions, demonstrate music instruments, play/teach games, share art. Those are just some ideas, but feel free to come up with yours too! Everyone is welcome to participate!

2. Does your Beverly child sing, dance, do martial arts, or a part of other group that does performances from different cultures? This is a chance to show their talents! Sign up to perform at the event!

3. Volunteer! We need volunteers to help out either before/during/after with set up and clean up.

Please contact programs@beverlypta.com to sign up or if you have any questions!