Black History Month Fact of the Day: In 1984, Alexa Canady became the first Black woman in America to perform neurosurgery.

Black History Month Fact of the Day: In 1968 Shirley Chisholm became the first woman, and first Black woman to serve in the US Congress. In 1972 she became the first black major party candidate to run for President of the United States.

Black History Month Fact of the Day: Child prodigy, Philippa Schuyler made her debut at New York's Town Hall in 1953 at age 12. She was a well known concert pianist and composer. At age 13, she wrote Manhattan Nocturne.

Black History Month Fact of the Day: Mae Jemison is a NASA astronaut, engineer and physician. In 1992 she became the first African American woman to travel in space when she orbited the Space Shuttle Endeavor.

Beaver Creek Chorus - Virtual Concert 3/12/21 youtu.be/4vmFMz5vOJE via YouTube

Our new raised garden beds (thanks to an Eagle Scout last fall) are ready for the new growing season! #GetGrowingChesterCounty #BCRocks!

Congratulations Kylie for getting the honor of "Best Use of Chemistry or Biology to Solve an Environmental Problem" at the Chester County Science Research Competition. We are so proud of you! #BCRocks!

Autism acceptance is GROWING at Beaver Creek! #BCRocks!

Sean Groben and Mae Andzulis were selected to have their artwork represent Beaver Creek at the Trestle Place Art Gallery! #BCRocks!

Look who's the "I" in kind today at BC! Congratulations Austin, thank you for being so kind in PE class. #BCRocks!

5th graders were so excited to have Mrs. Schwab and the Innovation Lab back at BC! #BCRocks!

Happy Earth Day from Mrs. Barbarin's class! #BCRocks!

The Philadelphia Insectorium came to Beaver Creek today to present a very engaging lesson in one of our new outdoor classrooms for our 5th graders. Students enjoyed looking at, touching and learning about the creepy crawlies! #BCRocks!

We loved our visit from the Chester County Wildlife Foundation! Students got to meet Jack the possum, Shelly the box turtle, Abigail the snapper, Warrior the bearded dragon and Cecelia the corn snake. #BCRocks!

Our staff is super excited to start the new school year and welcome new and returning students! 96% of staff surveyed at Beaver Creek Elementary responded positively to the following: My school's employees are committed to the success of my school. youthtruth.surveyresults.org/render_chart/5…

Collaborating with my elementary colleagues this morning! #DareToLead

Beaver Creek hosts 'Blue Jay' Michalski for Native American Heritage Month dailylocal.com/2021/11/19/bea…

What a wonderful Winter Concert! Our chorus, band and orchestra put us in the holiday mood last night. #BCRocks!

Color Some Kindness: 1st and 4th graders work together to decorate food donation boxes and make cards to give to the Chester County Food Bank for seniors in need. Officer Andrew Pownall and two STEM students (Charlotte & Victoria) helped. #BCRocks!

Students were encouraged to wear green and eat healthy, green snacks today for Go for the Greens! #BCRocks!