Beveridge Family Newsletter
January 22 - 26
Beveridge Open House for New Students: Thursday, Jan. 25
8th Grade Parents: Save the Date - 8th Grade Honors Ceremony
The 8th Grade Honors Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 21st at 9:00 AM in the Beveridge Gymnasium. Please mark your calendars for this event honoring our 8th grade students.
Congratulations to the 18 students recognized for the Bulldog Pride and Bulldog Kindness Awards for the first semester! The Bulldog Pride Award is in recognition for being Beveridge Ready every day and the Bulldog Kindness Award is in recognition of their kind and caring acts displayed throughout the school.
Notes from the Beveridge PTSA
General Meeting Date: Monday, Jan. 22 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM
It's time for our very first PTSA General Meeting. Please join us on Monday, January 22, at 6:00 PM.
Please RSVP using this link to help us plan accordingly for handouts. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4CACA72FA5FEC52-47244182-ptsa
We plan to have hybrid meetings to reach as many families as possible. The meetings will take place in the school's cafeteria as well as online. All are welcome to attend. The link to join the meeting will be shared a week before the meeting in the newsletter, along with being on the PTSA website.
Our website is now active: http://www.BeveridgePTSA.org.
Here you will find our calendar of events, plus links for membership and volunteer clearance.
Membership Levels: Individual $10; Family (2 cards) $15; Businesses (2 cards and business logo on home page) $50.
To volunteer at Beveridge and with PTSA, you must complete a volunteer application with OPS and be approved. Please do this now, so you are ready when volunteer opportunities come up. Also, let Mrs. Molina know you have submitted your application, so she can make sure it gets processed. Please let Mrs. Molina know that you are interested in volunteering for PTSA.
Week at a Glance
After School Activities are from 3:15 PM to 5:00 PM.
All after school activities are from 3:15 PM to 5:00 PM. All students participating in after school tutoring, activities, detention or sports must be picked up at 5:00 PM on the south side of the school. This is where the buses drop off and pick up students. All students must be supervised by their activity sponsor or coach until they are picked up.
Monday, January 22: B Day
- Wrestling Practice: Coach Elder
- Girls Basketball Practice: Coach Arnold and Coach O'Brien
- Drama Rehearsal: The Little Mermaid Jr.: Sponsor: Mr. Vogel
- PTSA Meeting: 6:00 - 7:00 PM in Cafeteria
- Late Admin: Ms. Jillian Johnson, Dean of Students, 6th Grade
Tuesday, January 23: A Day
- Wrestling Practice: Coach Elder
- Drama Rehearsal: The Little Mermaid Jr.: Sponsor: Mr. Vogel
- Girls Basketball Game AWAY @ Davis: : Coach Arnold and Coach O'Brien
- Late Admin: Mrs. Kristin Tipler, Assistant Principal, Academic Director
- Science Olympiad: Sponsor: Mr. Elder
- Wrestling Meet HOME vs Buffet & Davis: Coach Elder
- Girls Basketball Practice: Coach Arnold and Coach O'Brien
- Drama Rehearsal: The Little Mermaid Jr.: Sponsor: Mr. Vogel
- Late Admin: Mr. Tony Aliano, Dean of Students, 7th Grade
Thursday, January 25: A Day
- Wrestling Practice: Coach Elder
- Girls Basketball Game HOME vs Monroe: Coach Arnold and Coach O'Brien
- Drama Rehearsal: The Little Mermaid Jr.: Sponsor: Mr. Vogel
- Beveridge Open House: 5:30 - 7:00 PM
- Late Admin: Mr. Chad Wachholtz, Assistant Principal, Athletics Director
Friday, January 26; B Day
- Wrestling Practice: Coach Elder
- Girls Basketball Practice: Coach Arnold and Coach O'Brien
- Drama Rehearsal: The Little Mermaid Jr.: Sponsor: Mr. Vogel
- Late Admin: Mr. Chad Wachholtz, Assistant Principal, Athletics Director
Beveridge Season 3 Sports Schedules
From the Counseling Office
8th graders received their High School Selection Applications this week in their Advisory class. It is due, with parent/guardian signature, to the school by January 29, 2024. Students who do not complete a High School Selection Application will automatically be placed at their Neighborhood School. If a student has lost their application form, you can get a replacement from Ms. Francis. More information about high school selection is located at School Selection Guide / School Selection Guide (ops.org). If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Francis (kacey.francis@ops.org) or the Student Placement office at 531-299-0302/studentplacement@ops.org.
Important Upcoming Dates for 8th graders:
January 29—the High School Application is due on or before this date.
February 27—High School Orientation at Beveridge (students will listen to a presentation from their assigned future high school).
February 29—High School Course Selection (students will meet one-on-one with a counselor to choose classes for the 24-25 school year).
Updated High School Open House Dates
Northwest: Monday, Jan. 22, 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Benson: Tuesday, Jan. 23, 6 - 8 PM
Burke: Thursday, Jan. 25, 6 - 8 PM
Career Center: Tuesday, Jan. 30, 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Omaha Virtual School Open House: Tuesday, Jan. 30, 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Omaha Public School Inclement Weather Procedures
Our district works proactively to make the best decision possible when winter weather or emergencies require us to adjust our regular learning routines.
Our toolkit of alternatives includes the following options:
- Remote Learning Day
- School Closure (no remote learning, schools are closed and district offices remain open)
- District Closure (no remote learning, schools and district offices are closed)
- Late Start (two-hour delay)
- Early Release (two-hour early dismissal)
On a Remote Learning Day, teachers will contact students through email or Teams with independent learning activities by 8:30 a.m. Teachers will have virtual office hours from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. if students and families have questions or wish to visit with the teacher about their academic progress. Attendance will not be taken on Inclement Weather Remote Learning Days.
Whenever possible, our district will announce changes to a daily routine the night before. However, we know weather conditions and other emergencies can develop rapidly and a decision the morning of a school day may be necessary. When that happens, we will communicate as early as possible in the morning.
We will follow our communication routines. If weather, power outages or other circumstances force a change to our normal day, we will communicate directly with all staff and families. That communication will be through email, text message and phone call. Families should ensure their contact information is current in Infinite Campus. We will also share the information on our website and through local media.
This information can be found at: Weather Procedures / Weather Procedures (ops.org)
Accessing Parent Portal
This application allows parents and guardians to access information about ALL of their students through one convenient website.
This is a great way for you to see what assignments your student has turned in and what assignments they haven't turned in yet. You will also be able to see the specific grade your student earned for the assignment once the teacher has entered the grade for it. Please click on the attachment below for directions on accessing the Parent Portal. If you need any support with this, please contact our front office staff at 531-299-2280.
Partnering with the school and accessing the Parent Portal for your middle school student is important. Helping your student manage their time and their schoolwork is invaluable. Supporting your student with managing 9 classes, will be of great benefit as they transition to high school with excellent study habits and homework completion.
OPS Student Safety and Standard Response Protocol (SRP)
Omaha Public Schools Standard Response Protocol (SRP)
At Beveridge, safety is always our top priority. Our district has planned and prepared in case of an emergency. Just as a family may practice sheltering for severe weather at home, we teach students and staff across our district how to respond in a range of situations. Since August 2018, Omaha Public Schools has used the Standard Response Protocol (SRP). The SRP benefits students, staff and first responders because everyone uses the same language and definitions. The five options in the Standard Response Protocol are:
- Hold
- Secure
- Lockdown
- Evacuate
- Shelter Inside
Inside Beveridge, you will see posters that include the same information. At Beveridge, students routinely participate in drills or different possible emergencies. Students learn how to react, where to assemble and what to expect were it a real situation. We encourage families to review these procedures at home with their students. It may also be a good time to discuss safety plans at home. In case of a true emergency, is important that children memorize their address and phone numbers. In an emergency during school, communication will be sent out to families. Families should follow the instructions sent via email and automated phone call. In an emergency, we ask that families not call or visit the school until asked to do so.
During an emergency, staff will be focused on student safety and may not be available to answer phones or direct traffic. Access in and near a school may be blocked for emergency personnel.
Beveridge's Bulldogs Care Pantry
Students and families have access to Beveridge's Bulldogs Care Pantry. The pantry is a great resource for your family's emergency needs for food and hygiene products. All food is non-perishable; including cereal, pasta, rice, canned soup and veggies. Hygiene products on hand are shampoo, soap, deodorant, toothpaste and more. Complete the form anytime to request support! Beth Kujath, our school social worker, will reach out for pick up or items will be sent home with student. Contact her at 531-299-9368 with questions!
23.24 Beveridge Student Handbook
Please access the 23.24 Beveridge Student Handbook using the link below. You can find our Title 1 policies starting on page 9 of the handbook.
Helpful Resources
LINKS
Drop Off & Pick Up Video - please share with anyone who will be dropping off or picking up your student.
Parent Portal - access student records including attendance, grades, schedule, and missing assignments. Please click this link for directions on accessing the Parent Portal. If you need any support with this, please contact our front office staff at 531-299-2280.