About Us
Beechwood
Knoll Elementary School reopened its doors in September, 1995, after being closed for
several years. The renovated original structure and the new addition house
approximately 365 kindergarten through fifth grade students. Situated on a salt
marsh, Beechwood students use the natural environment - the marsh, a creek, a brook, and
the bay - for environmental habitat studies. All classrooms and the library/
technology center have full Internet access.
Message from the Principal
It is my pleasure to extend a warm welcome to you and your child, to the
Beechwood Knoll Elementary School. At the Beechwood Knoll School, we are
committed to make your child's learning experience as rich and rewarding as
possible.
It is our mission to assist students to become strong academically, socially and physically. We strive to help children discover and explore their gifts and talents, and to value and respect each other's uniqueness. We aspire to teach the children to respect themselves, their community and their environment.
As principal of the Beechwood Knoll School, I invite you to join the staff, students, parents and school partners in our collaborative effort. Click here to view/print a copy of Beechwood Knoll's 2007-2008 School Improvement Plan approved by the Quincy School Committee October 2007.
Academics
Elementary School is an important first step in your child's education. Quincy Public Schools are there from the first time your kindergartener picks out a book at the school libry to the first grader having success in math to upper grades where students take their basis of knowledge and expand it to more advanced thinking, Want to know more? You can read about the elementary curriculum and standards which detail exactly what your child is learning at every stage of their educational careers.
Programs
At Beechwood Knoll, we strive to educate the whole child - mind, body and spirit. We know that different children learn in different ways - and that education does not take place just in the classroom. We offer numerous before and after-school enrichment programs. For a complete list of current programs, please call the main office (617-984-8781)
Enrichment Programs:
- Foreign language lessons conducted by IES are available in Spanish and French. These lessons are fee based and are held once a week.
- After School String Program offered by the Department of Music Education for students in grades 2 - 5. These lessons are also fee based and held weekly.
- A physical activity program is provided by the Quincy Recreational Department.
- Muddling and Modeling - Grades K -1
- Baton Twirling - Grades 1-2
- Study Buddies - Grades 1-2
- Before School Physical Education - Grades 3-5
- Science Club - Grades 4-5
- School Newspaper Grade 5
- Critics Choice - Grade 3
Academic and Remedial Programs
- MCAS Tutoring
- Summer School
Quincy Public Schools Elementary Programs
Academic, Enrichment, and Remedial Programs available for all Quincy Public Schools students.
Parents
Our school has a thriving PTO. Generally, the PTO raises funds to support and enrich education at our school as well as provides out-of-school activities and events for families. Sponsoring field trips and special class projects, purchasing library books for the Sawyer Center and classroom collections, and supporting the Arts at BKS are several examples of how our PTO enhances our school. Family events may include a fall festival, ice-skating parties, a variety show, a family dance, or picnic and games. In an effort to expand involvement, PTO meetings are scheduled monthly either in the morning or evening. Click here to visit Citywide Parents' Council Website www.quincycitywideparentscouncil.org
Click here for the Beechwood Knoll PTO Website!
2007-2008 PTO Executive Board Members
- President: Scott Smith
- Vice President: Robin Franceschini
- Treasurer: Mary Bennett
- Recording Secretary: Theresa McMahon
- Correspondence Secretary: Cheriann O'Connor
School Council Representatives
- Chair/Principal: Diane C. O'Keeffe
- CoChair: Kelly Cobble
- Teachers: Nancy Barron, Kim Zepetelle
- Parents: Donna Fennessey Stevenson, Michael Hurley
Adopt-a- Book Program
The Sawyer Center is our Media Center. Most of our library's collection is due to the generosity of Althea P. Sawyer. The Sawyer Center always needs books to add to our library. Our Adopt-A-Book program, run by our Media Specialist Donna Dunbar, lets you to either choose a book which is inscribed with the name of the donor. This is a wonderful gift or remembrance for a friend, relative, or teacher. Children love to see their name or their family name in a book borrowed from the library. Contact Ms. Dunbar for more information at 617-984-8781.
Find Us
Beechwood Knoll is located adjacent to a beautiful salt marsh that is part of Merrymount Park and Black's Creek. Our address is 225 Fenno St. near the junction with Perry Rd. Use the maps below to find us.
Partners
Quincy Public Schools are proud that leading businesses recognize the quality and innovation in our schools - and have made a commitment to helping our schools be the very best. Our Partnership Program allows businesses to bring their strengths directly to our students. Read about the great things our partners are doing...