fourth Quarter 2021-2022
focus on visual and performing arts
The arts are transformative for the artist, make connections within a culture, and often challenge us to understand one another. Students who dabble in or delve into the arts find a creative outlet, people who share a passion, and a personal form of expression. Did you know that Beechwood students can be formally identified for Gifted and Talented Support Services in the areas of visual arts, drama, dance, instrumental music and vocal music?
In the 2021-2022 school year we have formally identified an additional nine students in vocal music, eleven students in instrumental music, two students in visual arts, one student in drama, and one in dance. Enrichment opportunities for these students include workshops with CCM faculty, master classes with the professionals at May Festival and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, as well as field trips to area arts outlets.
Do you know a student who is passionate about the arts, but isn't identified in that area? Please contact Trish Neace at trish.neace@beechwood.kyschools.us
YOUNG women lead
Mentoring the Sixth Grade
Beliefs
Belonging
Putting Others First
Thank you!
Thank you to the 21-22 YWL Leadership Team for getting the YWL Club established and growing!
All girls...
Grades 7-12 are welcome to join!
author visit
For nearly twenty years, Beechwood fifth grade students have learned from Scott O'Dell Award winning author Shelley Pearsall through her author visits and writing workshops.
Honors for Trouble Don't Last
The Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction
Best Children’s Book of the Year/Outstanding Merit from Bank Street College of Education
Booklist Editors’ Choice
New York Public Library Top 100
Booklist’s Top Ten First Novels & Top Ten Historical Fiction
State Awards: Jefferson Cup Honor Book (Virginia), Ohioana Book Award (Ohio), Mark Twain Award nominee (Missouri), Sunshine State nominee (Florida), Rebecca Caudill Award nominee (Illinois),
Ms. Pearsall shares her journey in writing Trouble Don't Last, answers questions about becoming an author, and inspires this next generation.
Ms. Pearsall and Mrs. Gasser collaborate to teach students how to develop characters, plot and setting using primary documents.
Students get feedback on their writing from Ms. Pearsall. This positive and confidence-building exercise is a class favorite!
PTSA Annual Reflections Arts Contest
Thank you to Beechwood's PTSA for participating in the National Annual Reflections Arts Contest. This allows our students to showcase their talents at the school, state, and national levels! This year's theme was "I Can Change the World By..."
Students who participate get an opportunity to explore the arts and culture, develop creative thinking and problem-solving skills and recognize themselves as artists and become more interested in the ideas and works of others. Participating in the Reflections Program gives students a chance to experiment in six art categories: literature, musical composition, photography, visual arts (including such forms as drawing, painting, printmaking, and collage), dance choreography, and film production.
Fourh Graders, Lillith Reeves and Sloane Bailey collaborated on a piece titled "A Little Kindness" and brought home a National Award of Merit in musical composition.
Congratulations Lilith and Sloane!
This IS Above and Beyond!
focus on math enrichment
Much of April was devoted to our Spring Noetic Math Challenge. Competitors in grades two through eight prepared, tested, and waited for results which arrived in early May.
A new opportunity for our seventh and eighth grade competitors was a boon to our second through sixth grade competitors. "Noetic Know-How" was a one hour collaboration between our experienced Noetic Math students and our younger students. The goal was to teach students new strategies for solving problems and to provide proven test strategies. The mentors shared their knowledge and earned an hour of service credit while completely enjoying their teaching time. The mentees showed off their skills and soaked in some new methods for success.
Noetic "Know-How"
preparation
Bella makes sure that Ellie completely understands what's being asked.
strategy
Neel shares tips with Graham for finding answers quickly on this timed test.
and that's how it's done
Building confidence in skills is Kyle's focus with Barrett and Nick.
challenge
Riley gave Ezra and Luke a sneak peek at questions from the grade level ahead.
a natural
Sam Clark proves to be a natural at teaching Conner and Liam.
think
Rachel shares her strategies for solving problems with Ellie and Emma.
double-check
Maggie reminds Joel and Amelia that a quick double-check of your answer is important.
practice
Julian shares his years of expertise with Sara and Avery.
end of an era
Sadly, the Noetic Math Challenge ends in the eighth grade. This memorable class of eighth graders have always advocated for their own educational growth and truly have transformed every group of teachers who have had the pleasure of teaching them! Thanks to all of you for everything you have taught us and will continue to teach us!
A special shout-out to Julian Sandberg for leading the way with this team by consistently scoring in the top ten percent in the nation throughout every Noetic Math Challenge since third grade! Julian ended his Noetic Math Challenge in fine fashion by scoring 100%! Congratulations, Julian!
Noetic Math Contest Results
4th grade
Congratulations to these fourth grade Noetic Math Winners! Our fourth grade team had a tie for the team winner and they both scored in the top 10 percent in the nation: Luke Graman and Marshall Ryan. This team had 11 Honorable Mentions. This score is within the top 50 percent in the nation. They are: Chase Boehringer, Graham Hildebrant, Ty Schleusner, Ellie Groene, Vaishnav Madikeri, Nolan Ford, Ezra Rosen, Jarrett Ryan, Will Grote, Colton Muck, and Robert Zahniser.
5th grade
Congratulations to these fifth grade grade Noetic Math Winners! Our fifth grade team had a tie for the team winner and they both scored in the top 10 percent in the nation: Charlie Cullison and Nicholas Ng. This team had 14 Honorable Mentions. This score is within the top 50 percent in the nation. They are: Caleb Collett, Grant Coffman, James Theiss, Carter Mulanda, Layla Copple, Eleanor Ritchie, Stella Raybuck, Annabel Arlinghaus, Westin Wyant, Sidney Alcorn, Nick Lusk, Will Dawson, Jonah Fait, and Abe Wessel.
6th grade
Congratulations to these sixth grade Noetic Math Winners! Our sixth grade team had a tie for the team winner and they both scored in the top 50 percent in the nation: Aidric Fischer and Toby Fries. This team had 15 Honorable Mentions. This score is within the top 50 percent in the nation. They are: Claire Ankrum, Kiley Riddell, Mason Fields, Jackson Theiss, Kiley Carr, Caleb Griffin, Alex Popov, Mackenzee Counts, Evie Hildebrant, Finn Bailey, Paige Clements, Charlie Skeen, and Lucas Wetherell.
7th & 8th grade
Congratulations to these seventh and eighth grade Noetic Math Winners!
Our seventh grade team had a tie for the team winner who also scored in the top 50 percent of the nation winning National Honorable Mention: Adam Weaver and Isaac Paulson. This team had 7 Honorable Mentions. This score is within the top 50 percent in the nation. They are: Gavin Ginter, Maddie Staley, Kyle Ritter, Rachel Lewandowski, and Riley Young.
Our eighth grade team has competed for many years, and we are so proud of their accomplishments throughout many competitions!
Our eighth grade team had two National Honorable Mention Winners and Two National Honor Roll Winners. To be a National Honor Roll winner, you must score within the top 10% in the Nation. Our Team Winner scored 100% on the Test. Congratulations to Julian Sandberg, our Eighth Grade Team Winner and National Honor Roll Winner. Our second National Honor Roll Winner was Neel Reddy. We also had two Honorable Mention awards in the eighth grade. These awards go to Jack Izor and Enoch Paulson.
Parents - Updated second semester Gifted Student Progress Reports are located in Infinite Campus under "Documents" along with current Gifted Student Service Plans. Please reach out if you have questions. trish.neace@beechwood.kyschools.us
On to Next Year!
Young Women Lead Conference: October 18
Middle School Leadership Conference: December 19
DreamFest: March 6