Announcements
Seussical the Musical will be presented on March 19-20 at 8pm and March 20-21 at 3pm at QHS. Featuring the beloved characters from the books of Dr. Seuss, a cast of 120 QPS students ages 6-18, and a 17-piece orchestra. Tickets are $10, reserved seating. To purchase tickets, call Quincy Performing Arts Department at 617-376-3354. Read more...
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Questions
What are the school hours?
8:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
8:15 a.m. - 11:55 a.m. on Tuesday. If your child comes to school after
8:15 a.m., please enter through the main door and check in the office.
This procedure is necessary because if a student has been marked absent
by a classroom teacher, the office staff may change it to a tardy.
What is the procedure for dismissal
changes?
If you find it necessary to change
your child's dismissal plans, please send a note to the teacher in the
morning. If an emergency situation arises, please call the office. If we
do not receive a note or an emergency call, we will follow the usual dismissal
procedures.
How do you report a student absent?
Please call the school at 984-8781
to report a student absent. If voice mail is on leave the student's name
and grade. When your child returns to school, please send a note to your
child's teacher explaining the nature of the absence. This procedure in
a legal requirement of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
What are the safety procedures for
your school?
Visitors: All parents and visitors
need to enter through the main school door, sign in at the office, and
obtain a visitor's badge. This procedure is in accordance with school system
regulations that we know who is in the school at all times.
Walkers: Use crosswalks
at all times. Students are walked in line by staff to the edge of the driveway
where some parents are waiting to pick up their children: the remainder
of the students continue to walk in line with staff to the crosswalk where
our crossing guard is waiting.
Buses: Only buses use circular
driveway.
Private cars: In the morning,
students should be let off at the drop-off sign on Fenno Street. At dismissal
time, parents need to tell children where they will be waiting. Please
note: No cars in circular driveway during entering (8:00 - 8:30) and dismissal
(2:15 - 2:45) times.
What is the best way to contact
a teacher or staff member?
If you want to schedule a time to talk
with a teacher or staff member, please contact the staff member and a meeting
will be arranged. Also, all staff members are available to speak with you
on the phone if that is more convenient for you. Just call the school office,
leave a message for the particular staff member and a return call will
follow as soon as possible.
What is the homework policy?
To reinforce basic skills, students
in grades 1-3 receive homework packets at the beginning of each week. Packets
are due on Friday. In addition, students who wish to complete enrichment or
challenge work are provided with that option. In an effort to provide students
with more responsibilities as a learner, students of grades 4 and 5 are
expected to use note-taking skills to copy assignments. The assignments for
grades 4 and 5
are generally due the next day.
Do you serve breakfast?
Breakfast is available every morning immediately before school starts at
all schools in Quincy. Breakfast consists of a selection of cereals, muffins,
bagels, peanut butter, cream cheese, fresh fruit, fruit juice and milk.
What does breakfast cost?
The cost for breakfast is 60 cents at elementary schools. Students who are eligible for Free or Reduced price lunches are automatically eligible for free or reduced price breakfast. The cost for a reduced price breakfast is 25 cents.
Click here
more information on eligibility requirements for free and reduced lunch.
How much does lunch cost?
Elementary full-price student lunch is $1.50. The cost for a
reduced price lunch is 40 cents. Milk is served with all lunches.
The cost of purchasing milk only is 30 cents and milk choices include 2%, 1%, and 1% chocolate.
Some lunches also include fruit juices in addition to the milk.
Where can I view a lunch menu?
Check out the calendar page and click on the school level (elementary, secondary) to view current menus.
How do I join the PTO?
Contact Beechwood Knoll School Office
(984-8781) for more information.
What before and after school programs
are available for students?
A variety of before and after school
activities are offered at different times during the school year for students
at various grade levels. Since space is usually limited for many of the
activities and participation is voluntary, enrollment in activities is
on a first-come, first serve basis.
For present offerings: See School Programs-academic/enrichment
Fee-Based Programs:
Foreign Language Program - Weekly
lessons in Spanish and Italian are available on a fee-basis at BKS after
school. IES, a well-known language provider throughout Massachusetts offers
this program to all elementary students in Quincy. Scholarships are available
for BKS students.
String Program BKS hosts
one of the school system's after-school string programs. The fee-based
program is open to all students, parents and staff. Lessons are held once
a week in our Sawyer Center. At the end of the school year, a demonstration
by players from all school sites is presented at an evening performance.
Scholarships are available for BKS students.
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 2009-2010 School Improvement Plan
approved by the Quincy School Committee.
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!
2008-2009 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...