This is Open House season! Kudos to 8th grade families that have been visiting schools. We hade 5 families go to Vivian T. Thomas HS yesterday! Please see other Open Houses over the next week. BARD Early College is tomorrow.
8th grade families please check your scholars'
Way to go parents and guardians! We had 92% attendance yesterday and it is because of you. Students cannot learn if they are not in school. Please continue to have students come to school on time! 7:45am is breakfast. Students are late anytime after 8:00am. Every day counts!
We are excited to celebrate American Education Week, November 16–20, 2026! We have a wonderful week planned to celebrate learning, our scholars, and our school community.
Monday is School Spirit Day, featuring Learning with a Loved One from 9:00–9:45 AM (RSVP required by November 12).
Tuesday is Swap Day, when students dress like teachers and teachers dress like students.
Wednesday is Bright Minds, Bright Futures Day, with neon colors and our special Family Literacy Night from 5:00–7:00 PM.
Thursday is Cozy Up with a Good Book Day, when scholars may wear school-appropriate pajamas (no slippers or bonnets).
Friday is Future Me Day, when students dress as their dream careers! We look forward to celebrating with our Beechfield families. Please see the flyer for additional information and RSVP links. Every student matters and every day counts!
Greetings Beechfield Families!
Picture Day is tomorrow, November 10th. Please see the attached flyer. Only students purchasing picture packages may dress up. All others should wear their school uniforms. We will take pictures again in the Spring. Any questions, please contact the school.
We are now in Quarter 2! Parents/Guardians should look over your scholar's report card online in the Infinite Campus Portal. We do not print Report Cards. Please ensure you are checking your scholars attendance and grades weekly online. This is extremely important. MTSS Guidelines have changed and your scholar may be retained if failing courses and is chronically absent.
Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow and each day!
Every Student Matters! Every Day Counts!
Greetings Beechfield Families!
8th Grade Parents/Guardians: It is High School Choice Season. The choices made in PK-7th are now paying off and you get to work with your child to select their High School of Choice. High School Choice and Life Choices do not just start in 8th grade or high school. They start by building the foundation of a love of learning and coming to school. The choices we make today impact our future. Please see the attached flyer. We have started the 8th grade counseling sessions, so please be sure to check in with your 8th grader as they will be bringing home a letter from Principal Grant and their MCAP Scores and grades and attendance analysis. If you have any questions, please email Principal Grant.
What an amazing time we had at our Table & Treat and Costume Day celebration on Friday! Our scholars had a wonderful time, and we couldn't have done it without our incredible families!
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO:
Ms. Hines – Amir's mom (1st Grade), for helping in the gymnasium and donating so much candy! Your generosity and support mean so much!
Ms. Bates – Dakari and Dakota's mom, for treating our first graders to pizza! You rock!
Our Pre-K Families – Thank you for all the donations that made our Pre-K Halloween parties so special!
We truly appreciate our Beechfield families for showing up and supporting our scholars!
IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR THIS WEEK:
Tuesday, November 3 – NO SCHOOL (Election Day)
Friday, November 6 – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS (Staff Professional Development)
School IS in session Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday!
Please ensure students attend school on all scheduled days, arrive on time, and wear their full school uniforms.
ATTENDANCE MATTERS! Every day of learning is important. Chronic absenteeism can significantly impact academic success and may affect promotion decisions.
Celebrating continued growth! For the first time, Baltimore City Public Schools achieved its highest proportion of 3-, 4-, and 5-star ratings on the 2026 Maryland School Report Card. Ratings reflect performance across key areas including student achievement, graduation rates, postsecondary readiness, chronic absence, and curriculum access. Read more about this historic achievement!
Tomorrow, we have appropriate costumes-no masks or toy weapons or accessories. We need donations. Please give candy and snacks. Thank you.
This week we have an exciting full week of school. Quarter 1 has ended and we are in Q2. Your scholar's grades will be available on the Infinite Campus Parent Portal this Friday! Remember that we no longer print report cards, so it is critical that you log on to see your scholar's grades. Call the school for your portal information if you do not have it.
This Thursday we celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness, so our blue school becomes pink for the day.
This Friday, we have Table or Treat, a fun take on Trunk or Treat. If you are able, please donate candy to the Main Office. Students may wear appropriate costumes. However, no masks, accessories, or toy weapons. If you would like to volunteer to assist on Friday, please email Principal Grant @ YCGrant@bcps.k12.md.us.
Have an amazing day Beechfield!
Today is a half day for all students! Dismissal will begin at 11:30 AM. Please make arrangements to pick up your scholar on time.
On Wednesday, October 28, we invite all students and staff to wear pink in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We are asking participants to bring a $1 donation to support the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center in Baltimore, Maryland.
On Friday, October 30, we will celebrate with our Table and Treat event in the main office! Students and staff are welcome to wear costumes. For everyone's safety, costume masks, toy weapons, and other potentially unsafe costume accessories are not permitted.
We look forward to a wonderful week of awareness, celebration, and school spirit!
Every Student Matters. Every Day Counts.
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Happy Friday, Beechfield Families!
As a reminder, there is NO SCHOOL for students today, Friday, October 16, 2026. Our teachers and staff are participating in professional development to continue strengthening instruction and supporting our Beechfield Scholars!
Looking for something for your scholar to do today?
⛳ Golf Experience: Middle school scholars have an exciting opportunity to participate in a FREE golf clinic today from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM at Forest Park Golf Course. Registration information was shared earlier this week.
📚 Enoch Pratt Free Library: Library locations are open today and offer activities and opportunities for children and families. Check your local branch for programming.
🏀 Recreation Center: The recreation center attached to Beechfield will be open for evening activities beginning at 5:00 PM.
We look forward to welcoming all scholars back on Monday, October 19! Please ensure your child arrives on time, in uniform, and ready for another great week of learning.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support!
Every Student Matters. Every Day Counts!
As a reminder, Thursday, October 15 is an all-district early release day to allow for parent teacher conferences. In addition, schools will be closed Friday, October 16 for staff professional development day. Keep up with school year events by visiting our events webpage.
Please remember that we have an Early Release at 11:30am tomorrow, Thursday, October 15th. All students must be picked up on time. Parent Teacher Conferences happen tomorrow. Please sign up with your child's teacher.
Be sure to log into the Infinite Campus Parent Portal to access grades, attendance, and all information about your scholar. Be sure to verify your information.
Looking for a fun and exciting opportunity for your scholar on Friday's Wellness Day? Baltimore City Public Schools Office of Athletics, in partnership with First Tee Golf, is hosting a FREE Fall 2026 Golf Clinic for students in grades 6–12!
Whether your scholar has never picked up a golf club or already has some experience, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence, and explore a sport they may grow to love!
Friday, October 16, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Forest Park Golf Course
2900 Hillsdale Road, Baltimore, MD 21207
The clinic welcomes beginner and intermediate golfers, and participation is completely FREE!
IMPORTANT: Students MUST preregister. Scan the QR code on the attached flyer to secure your scholar's registration.
At Beechfield, we want our scholars to explore opportunities beyond the classroom, discover new interests, and develop skills that will last a lifetime.
We encourage our middle school families to take advantage of this opportunity!
City Schools stands together against bullying!
National Bullying Prevention Month in October. On Unity Day, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, we invite students, families, and community members to show support by wearing orange and blue to raise awareness and stand
together against bullying. Learn more here.
Greetings Beechfield Families!
We have so much to celebrate at Beechfield Elementary Middle School! On Friday, October 9, our schoolwide attendance reached 90.52%, exceeding our daily goal of 90%! Special congratulations to Pre-K (96%), 2nd grade (91%), 3rd grade (97%), 6th grade (93%), and 7th grade (98%) for meeting or exceeding our attendance target. Thank you to our families for continuing to make daily attendance a priority!
Friday was also an amazing day as our scholars and staff celebrated Pajama Day and participated in our first Town Hall Assemblies, featuring the Maryland Science Center and special student recognitions. We are excited to share pictures from these celebrations tomorrow in the Principal's Fall Newsletter!
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Thursday is a half day for students, with dismissal at 11:30 AM.
Conferences must be scheduled in advance with your child's teacher. Please check your child's ClassDojo for scheduling information and available appointment times.
We encourage every family to take this opportunity to discuss their child's academic performance, attendance, behavior, and goals for continued success. Before your conference, please log in to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal to review your child's grades and attendance and determine whether your child is on track to pass the first marking period.
For assistance with scheduling, please contact:
Grades PK–2: Principal Grant, ycgrant@bcps.k12.md.us
Grades 3–5: AP Mahoney, BMMahoney@bcps.k12.md.us
Grades 6–8: AP Jacobson, MASauble@bcps.k12.md.us
Families may also contact their child's teacher through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
Thank you for your continued partnership. Let's keep our attendance above 90% and continue working together to ensure every Beechfield Scholar has a successful school year!
Every Student Matters...Every Day Counts!
CEO Dr. Jermaine Dawson would love your input! Please complete CEO Dr. Dawson's First 100 Days survey or email EntryPlan@bcps.k12.md.us.
TODAY at Mervo: Enjoy food and conversation at CEO Dr. Jermaine Dawson's 100-Day Listening Tour: 5 - 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, at Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School. Please register and we can't wait to see you there: https://baltcityschools.org/100DaysListeningTour