Beacon Bulletin
May 2018
Recap and Forecast
Chalk-Art Festival
Saturday, May 19th-- 9am-2pm @ River Island Art Park in Woonsocket.
Spring Concert!
JavaJam Season Finale & Fundraiser
Family Appreciation Pig Roast
Walkathon & Costa Park Clean-Up
Student Fundraising Incentives:
Beacon -- Any class to collectively reach or exceed $1000 will receive 25% of the funds raised back into their class funds to be used towards their class dues. These funds typically support a class trip or other class activities.
Founders -- Any grade to collectively reach or exceed $1000 will be rewarded with a Field Day on June 20th.
Individual Student Incentive (both schools) -- Any individual student to raise $30 or more will be rewarded with one item of “school swag.”
If you'd like to sponsor our Walkathon & Costa Park Clean-Up, or make a monetary donation, please contact Dr. Skeldon: mskeldon@beaconart.org.
Student Pledge Sheets are available in each schools' main office.
Shakespeare in the Park
- June 7th @ 6pm
- Rain Date June 14th
- WWII Memorial Park (or Social Street Park) in Woonsocket.
Upcoming Beacon Film Events
Give Me 5 Teen Film Festival is May 20 at the Odeum Theatre in East Greenwich. Doors open at 5:00 pm. A show of short films by high school students from all over Rhode Island begins at 6:00 pm.
Beacon Film Awards Night is June 5 at the Avon Cinema in Providence, 6:30 pm. Doors open at 6:00 pm.
Kona Ice Truck @ Walkathon!!!
Attention Seniors
- Community Service: 10 hours must be completed before a diploma is awarded. (Graduation is June 6th!)
- Lockers: Must be cleaned out after exams and all school property must be returned.
- Prom: May 18th @ Crystal Lake. Students must be in attendance on 5/18 in order to attend the prom.
- Early Dismissal: Students can be dismissed early for prom beginning at noon. A note was due to the office by May 11th stating the time for dismissal.
- Capstone Film Awards: June 5th @ Avon Cinema in Providence at 6pm. All are welcome.
- Graduation Rehearsal: June 6th at St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center (84 Cumberland St. Woonsocket) @ 10am.
- 2018 Graduation: Ceremony begins at 6:30pm at St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center (84 Cumberland Street, Woonsocket). Graduates will receive 4 tickets each and may receive more as capacity is discussed with the venue host.
- Yearbooks: It's not too late to purchase a yearbook. The cost is $60, and they may be purchased in the main office!
Prom Info!
The Rhode to Kentucky: Skills USA Raffle Fundraiser
- $10 per raffle ticket.
- Grand prize is a gift card package worth $1500. You can purchase tickets until May 29th.
- The raffle will take place at the National Skills Conference meeting on June 7th.
- Contact Chef with any questions: jillum@beaconart.org
Author Encounter @ Founders
Founders 8th Grade Theatre Arts Night
Come see a show about love and laughter as performed by this incredible group of Founders Students. Space is limited, so come early for seats! We hope to see you there!!!
Contact Ms. Corsentino with any questions: jcorsentino@beaconart.org
Jamie Miller, Beacon Charter Schools District Teacher of the Year
Beacon Charter Schools nominated Ms. Jamie Miller as District Teacher of the Year for 2019. Ms. Miller teaches 7th and 8th grade English at Beacon’s middle school, Founders Academy. She has been teaching since 2015 and joined Founders’ first team of 7th grade teachers in 2016. She recently completed her Masters in Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning, and is looking forward to her upcoming graduate school graduation.
Ms. Miller’s colleagues, who nominated her, noted that she’s “a hard working, dedicated teacher that shows true passion and empathy for students.” They praised her for “going above and beyond the call of teacherly duties, taking on any responsibility with ease.” Her nominators also recognized that “there is not a second that goes by each day that Ms. Miller doesn’t put the students first.”
The impact that she has made on the students of Founders Academy can be credited to the structure of her classroom, “I truly believe in forging a connection and bond with my students. I am honest with them with the expectation that they are honest with me, and we build a sense of trust by having open conversations and discussing units and assignments - even something as detailed as how we spend our day - I like to give students a voice in their learning. So if they need more time to complete an assignment or are struggling with a concept and need more help, I expect honesty and communication from them. The teachers who meant the most to me while I was in school were the ones who always seemed the most ‘human’ with us - and so that is always what I try to emulate.”
In addition to creating an open and honest classroom culture, Ms. Miller makes a valiant effort to develop a positive and respectful rapport with her students: “In addition to the dialogue within my classroom, I make a huge effort to know who my students are and continue learning about them and from them even after our first introductions at the beginning of the year. Their life experiences might look completely different from mine, and it is unfair for me to base my units solely on what I enjoy teaching or what I find interesting. These kids have so much to offer and so much to teach me. I truly try to reflect their interests in their learning experiences - it opens up wonderful discussions, helps us connect as a class, and really makes their learning more meaningful.”
Ms. Miller’s classroom is representative of Beacon Charter Schools' culture of acceptance and diversity. She exemplifies that these qualities are key in creating an environment that is safe for students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The entire Beacon community is proud and privileged to have such a passionate and enthusiastic educator represent their schools as our District Teacher of the Year.
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, May 16th: Spring Jazz Band & Glee Club Concert, 3rd Floor @ Beacon
May 16th-18th: Gamma Capstone Presentations
Thursday, May 17th: Freshman Arts Night
Friday, May 18th: Beacon Prom @ Crystal Lake
Saturday, May 19th, 9am-2pm: Woonsocket Chalk Art Festival, River Island Art Park
Sunday, May 20th Rain Date for Chalk Art Festival
May 21st-25th: Spirit Week
Monday, May 21st @ 6:30pm: 8th Grade Theatre Arts Night @ Beacon Theatre Workshop
Tuesday, May 22nd: Freshman Portfolios Due
Tuesday, May 22nd @ 5pm: Family Appreciation Pig Roast, in Beacon parking lot.
Wednesday, May 23rd: 8th Grade Portfolios Due to Advisors
Wednesday, May 23rd @ 6pm: Java Jam Spectacular! @ Goodstuff Smokehouse in Blackstone, MA.
Thursday, May 24th: Founders PawSox Field Trip
Friday, May 25th: Walkathon & Costa Park Clean Up followed by Founders Field Day and Beacon Clash of the Classes
Monday, May 28th: No School, Memorial Day
May 29th & 30th: Freshman Portfolio Presentations
Monday, May 30th: 8th Grade Portfolio Presentations
Wednesday, May 30th @ 6pm: Family Cooking Series--Rice Around the World
May 30th - June 1st: Senior Exams
Friday, June 1st: 8th Grade History Field Trip
Tuesday, June 5th @ 6pm: Capstone Film Awards, Avon Cinema in Providence
Wednesday, June 6th @ 10am: Graduation Rehearsal, St. Ann Arts & Cultural Center (84 Cumberland Street, Woonsocket).
Wednesday, June 6th @ 4pm: 8th Grade Recognition Ceremony, St. Ann Arts & Cultural Center (84 Cumberland Street, Woonsocket).
Wednesday, June 6th @ 6:30pm: Beacon Graduation, St. Ann Arts & Cultural Center (84 Cumberland Street, Woonsocket).
Thursday, June 7th @ 6pm: Shakespeare in the Park: WWII Memorial Park, Woonsocket
Wednesday, June 13th @ 6pm: Beacon Board Meeting
Wednesday, June 13th: 8th Grade Step-Up Day @ Beacon
Wednesday, June 13th: 6th & 7th Grade Field Trip to Museum of Work and Culture, and Veterans Museum
Thursday, June 14th @ 6pm: RAIN DATE for Shakespeare in the Park
Thursday, June 21st: Last Day of School!