Hello, Middle School Students and Families! Here is a recap of today’s Middle School Meeting.
Kat Nahvi ’31 and Cat Townsend ’31 ran today’s meeting. You can check out the slides from this week’s meeting here.
BVR Student
Madison Rothschild ’32 and Leila Torres-Vega ’32 presented Expresses Opinions Mindful of Intent and Impact.
“This means stating your opinion but not being rude. So if you don’t like someone’s outfit, you don’t tell them. But if someone got into an argument with a friend, you can share your opinion and try to give advice to help the situation. In conclusion, if you think your opinion will be rude to someone, don’t say it. But if you think your opinion will help, then share it respectfully.”
Announcements
🎟️ Orli Azoulay ’26, Reagan Coughlin ’26, and Sara Schiavo ’26 announced that the performances of the Upper School Spring Musical, Chicago, are this week on Thursday, May 14, Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m. in Bradley Hall. Click here to purchase tickets!
🎉 Newly elected Upper School Student Council President and Vice President, Cesi Kaplan ’27 and Serenity Mingoes ’27, introduced themselves to the Middle School and shared exciting news about next year’s BVR Games. Beginning in the 2026–2027 school year, the whole school will participate, with every student assigned to either the gray or navy team in the fall and remaining on that team throughout their time at Beaver. Cesi and Serenity shared their enthusiasm about officially welcoming Middle School students into all BVR Games traditions and events, including HarvestFest, Dam Jam, and SpringFest.
🦫 L’mar Hibbert ’30 announced the BVR Games logo design competition and encouraged students to submit designs for the new all-school BVR Games t-shirt that every student will receive in the fall. Students interested in participating should submit their logo ideas by Wednesday, May 20, at 5:00 p.m.
🎵 Kieran Morrissey-Dhenke ’30 and Ellery Harper ’30 announced the 26-27 music section leaders:
🥇 Caroline Mitchell ’30 announced the Spring Lumos Debate Tournament winners:
- Bradley Forrester ’32
- Landon Allen ’30
- Kieran Morrissey-Dhekne ’30
- L’mar Hibbert ’30
- Olivia Smith ’30
🏫 L’mart Hibbert ’30, Daniel Orloff ’30, Caroline Coe-Rohl ’30, and Alice Gametchu-Walker ’30, this year’s Head Admission Ambassadors, encouraged current 7th grade Admission Ambassadors to apply for the role next year. Each student shared why they applied to be Head Admission Ambassadors:
Caroline: I wanted to be a Head Ambassador because I wanted to be more involved with Beaver and share my experiences with new people.
Daniel: I wanted to be a Head Admissions Ambassador because I like meeting new students and helping them feel welcome.
L’mar: I wanted to be a Head Ambassador because I enjoy talking with families and sharing why Beaver is such a great school.
Alice: I wanted to be a Head Admissions Ambassador because it gave me an opportunity to take on a leadership role and share why I love the beaver community.
Applications are due by Tuesday, May 19.
🌟 Kieran Morrissey-Dhekne ’30 and Alessando Traverso ’30 recapped the last Hiatt Leadership Institute that took place last week. Vivian Mandelman ’26, Samantha Feinberg ’26, and Dany Sidman ’26 designed and led the workshop.
“We learned about how taking time to ask the right questions should always be the first step before attempting to solve a problem, act on a new idea, or improve relationships.”
☀️ Vivian Mandelman ’26, a senior intern in the Hiatt Center, reminded MS students that the deadline to apply for the Hiatt Summer Fellowship is this Friday, May 15.
Here are the students who have applied so far:
Beia Rubin ’31, Blaise Bergmark ’30, Bradley Forrester ’32, Caleb Davis ’30, Caroline Coe-Rohl ’30, Catherine Crooker ’30, Charlotte Henson ’30, Elliot Fayne ’30, Estelí Valenzuela ’31, Eva Bachman ’31, Julia Roetter ’31, Juliana Wilcox González ’30, Kate Daley Demerle ’31, Lesleigh Robin ’30, Leila Faris ’32, Max Bensonoff ’31, Milly Hedgepeth ’31, Niamh Peyton ’32, Owen Bau ’31, Ruby Parker-Geller ’31, Taylor Franklin ’31, Violet Teman ’32, Wesley Wu ’31, Zoe Kelso ’31
🎉 Upper School students Alex Liu ’28 and Ash Yang ’28 announced AAPI Heritage Month. The AAPI US Affinity group will host games from 12:00-12:30 p.m. in the Rogers Room on Thursday, May 14, for the AAPI MS Affinity Group. It is open to all who identify as AAPI to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Please stop by, we will have snacks, and it will be lots of fun!
Student Reminders From Ms. Hollos
✅ As we make our way through the last weeks of school, here are a few reminders:
- Wear sneakers to recess. Students have recently injured themselves while playing barefoot or in inappropriate shoes for running around, such as slippers.
- Return recess balls into the bag, whether you played with one or simply walked by one left on the ground. It’s part of being in a community.
- Store your athletic equipment downstairs by the athletic lockers, not in any hallways. You can also talk to your advisor about a good space.
- Listen to teachers and staff when they tell you to do something. It is not okay to ignore a BVR adult.
Happening This Week
☀️ RISE: Sidewalk chalk
📋 Advisory agenda:
8th grade is Sharing the Wisdom with 6th grade.
7th grade will participate in silent drawings.
❤️ Wellness: 6.2 and all three sections of 7th grade will have wellness with Mr. Slotnick this week to talk about drug and alcohol education. 8.2 will be working with Ms. Graham on creating their own mental health apps.
This week’s home games:
Monday
🎾 MS (A) Tennis vs. Nobles | 3:45 p.m., Cannalonga Courts
Tuesday
🎾 MS (B) Tennis vs. BB&N | 3:30 p.m., Cannalonga Courts
Wednesday
🎾 MS (B) Tennis vs. Boston Trinity | 3:30 p.m., Baker Courts