New Changes in Adult Education with the HiSet Exam
Did you know that the GED test is being replaced by the HiSet exam and that Beverly Bootstraps is proactively channeling our efforts to help our students pass this exam?
Adult Education is changing and Beverly Bootstraps is taking part. There is a new test replacing the GED (High School Equivalency Exam) , called HiSet. This new test is more in sync with the Common Core Standards and has been adopted by 40 states. Massachusetts stopped offering the GED exam in December of 2013 and is expected to start offering HiSet exams in March or April.
The HiSet exam, has increased the expected amount of knowledge that a student will need for specific subject vocabulary and terminology. Due to this change, Beverly Bootstraps is adapting to make sure that our students can succeed with this new challenge in the test. This will require additional tutoring time as well as introducing computer training, as the new exam will only be administered electronically.
Beverly Bootstraps is closely following the actions made by the state so that we are able to provide a smooth transition for our students.
Refinish, Re-purpose, Re-tool, Recycle! The Thrift Shop is looking for people to spruce up their items. Starting March 3rd, you may go into the store and find an item that needs a little T.L.C. and give it some life. Find creative new purposes for regular household items, or make something unique even more special! You will have until late April to perfect your creation and bring it back to our store. These refurbished items will then be on display in the Thrift Shop front window and will then be judged later this spring. The items will then be available for purchase through a Silent Auction at the shop later this Spring. Contact Jackie or Lisa at the Thrift Shop for more information at 978.921.4710.
Mayor Cahill's Inaugural Ball Benefits Beverly Bootstraps
Pictured from left to right: Inaugural Co-Chair, Liz Cahill; Mayor Mike Cahill; Executive Director of Beverly Bootstraps, Sue Gabriel; School Committee President, Paul Manzo
On January 11, 2014, Mayor Mike Cahill held an Inaugural Ball to celebrate his being sworn in as mayor. The event was held in at the Danversport Yacht Club. Generously, Cahill and his committee donated the net proceeds, $2,355, to Beverly Bootstraps. We are extremely grateful for the support of the Mayor and those who attended the ball. The proceeds will benefit all of our programs offered to those in need in Beverly and Manchester-by-the-Sea.
A Big Thank You to Our Best Chef Sponsors!
What a big help these organizations and businesses have been for our extremely successful event, which raised over $34,000 after expenses. We are very grateful for the support they have given us for Best Chef 2014.
We are very thankful for the donations received from those who dined at Not Your Average Joe's during the month of February. Every Tuesday, patrons who went to Not Your Average Joe's for dinner on Tuesday nights and showed a downloadable form to their waiter could have 15% of their bill donated to Beverly Bootstraps. Thank you to all who participated in this and for those of you who missed it in February... you still have time! Every Tuesday in March is an opportunity to have a great dinner and donate to Beverly Bootstraps.
Happenings
Meet & Greet
James Montgomery Band
March 15, 2014 @ 5:30pm
Larcom Theater
The James Montgomery Band will be meeting with fans before their 8pm show to discuss their music and see their sound check. Tickets for the meet and greet are $15 and are available at the door at 4pm. Contributions for the meet and greet tickets will benefit Beverly Bootstraps!
A thank you goes out to those who participated in our Best Chef competition, and those who came as vendors. We are so thankful you could join us and help us raise over $34,000!
