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Tremendous News for BSD Music Programs!

Posted on 28 November, 2020 by admin

This week, Superintendent Don Grotting selected the new schedule that will be implemented at all neighborhood middle schools starting next fall for the 2021-22 school year, and it’s a PE + 2 Electives schedule! This is a huge step toward what we — the students, teachers, parents, and community members more

Analysis of Proposed Middle School Schedules

Posted on 30 January, 2020 by admin

The BSD has released its proposal for a common middle school experience. Rationale, timeline, and proposed schedules are posted on the BSD website and Beaverton Friends of Music has been reviewing them closely. There’s a lot to be excited about here and it’s time for some family involvement! Please read the talking more

November Phone Campaign

Posted on 14 November, 2019 by admin

Thanks for joining us in communicating your value for music education to BSD administrators. Here are your step-by-step instructions: 1. Choose a Monday or Tuesday date before Thanksgiving: Nov 18th Nov 19th Nov 25th Nov 26th 2. Select an administrator to call (all more

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Join BFoM in advocating for PE + 2 Electives Everyday scheduling at the middle school level — because all BSD students deserve a well-rounded education. Watch the video here.

BFoM Community Education Nights 9/29 & 10/7

Posted on 17 September, 2019 by admin

Beaverton Friends of Music invites teachers, parents and community members to attend one of two Community Education nights: • Sunday, September 29th 7-8pm Fire Station 67 in Beaverton • Monday, October 7th 7-8pm Mountain View MS Choir Room in Beaverton The purpose of these meetings is to orient attendees to our more

BFoM Daily Action for Daily Music Challenge

Posted on 3 September, 2019 by admin

1 Tue 9/3 Sign up to march with BFoM in the Beaverton Celebration Parade on Saturday 9/7 at 9am. Invite 3 friends and use this link. 2 Wed 9/4 View BFoM’s new video — We boiled down years of background and details about this summer into a 25-min video to more

March with BFoM in the Beaverton Celebration Parade!

Posted on 3 September, 2019 by admin

RSVP to join BFoM to march in the Beaverton Celebration Parade on Saturday, September 7th at 9am-12pm. Wear RED and meet at Griffith Park; bring sunscreen and a water bottle – it’s a 1.5 mile walk. Your RSVP will put you in touch with BFoM Parade Organizer, Matt Hoeferlin. He’ll send you details about more

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We invite BSD music educators and their supporters to watch our new video about the status of Beaverton’s middle school music program and how you can get involved as an advocate. Click the link:

BFoM Video for BSD Music Educators

The video is about 25 minutes long. There are a few visual aids that you’ll want to see, but it also works to just listen along — perhaps on your commute to work or while you’re making dinner.

Connecting the Dots Behind the Latest Cuts

Posted on 22 July, 2019 by admin

BFoM’s July 2019 petition includes background and history to explain where the BSD’s music program has been, what BFoM has been doing to advocate, and how that relates to what’s happening right now. The following expands on those points for those who wish to have a deeper understanding. We’re constantly learning more

Una forma imprimible de la petición

Posted on 15 July, 2019 by admin

Una forma imprimible de la petición está vinculada a continuación con instrucciones sobre dónde entregarla. Los estudiantes pueden ayudar a reunir firmas mediante el escrutinio de sus vecinos o negocios locales. http://www.musiceducationmatters.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/BFoM-Petition-2019-SPANISH.pdf Printable paper & pencil petition in Spanish.