Beveridge Family Newsletter

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, February 19: Presidents Day - No School

Tuesday, February 20: A Day

• Robotics Practice: Sponsor: Mr. Troxel
• Wrestling Practice: Coach Elder
• Boys Swim Practice: Coach Becker and Coach Aguilar
• Drama Rehearsal: The Little Mermaid Jr.: Sponsor: Mr. Vogel
  
• Girls Basketball AWAY @ Norris: Coach Arnold and Coach O'Brien
• Late Admin: Mrs. Kristin Tipler, Assistant Principal, Academic Director

Wednesday, February 21: B Day

• Science Olympiad: Sponsor: Mr. Elder
• Boys Swim Meet AWAY @ Morton vs Norris & Morton: Coach Becker and Coach Aguilar
• Wrestling @ HOME vs Bluestem: Coach Elder & Coach Martin
  
• 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, February 22: A Day

• Wrestling Practice: Coach Elder
• Robotics Meeting: Sponsor: Mr. Troxel
• Board Games Club: Sponsor: Ms. Block
• Boys Swim Practice: Coach Becker and Coach Aguilar
• Girls Basketball Quarterfinal Game TBD: Coach Arnold and Coach O'Brien
• Drama Rehearsal: The Little Mermaid Jr.: Sponsor: Mr. Vogel
• Late Admin: Mr. Chad Wachholtz, Assistant Principal, Athletics Director
  

Friday, February 23: B Day

• Boys Swim Meet HOME (Burke) vs. Morton: Coach Becker & Coach Aguilar
• Wrestling Practice: Coach Elder
• Girls Basketball Practice: Coach Arnold and Coach O'Brien
• Drama Rehearsal: The Little Mermaid Jr.: Sponsor: Mr. Vogel
• Ski Club: Sponsor: Mrs. Quist
• Late Admin: Mr. Chad Wachholtz, Assistant Principal, Athletics Director

Beveridge staff wants to take a moment to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Beveridge PTSA for their incredibly kind and thoughtful gesture on Valentine's Day. Their generous provision of delicious treats and snacks for our hardworking staff was truly appreciated and made the day extra special for everyone.

From delectable cookies to savory snacks, the assortment of goodies provided by the PTSA brought smiles to our faces and warmth to our hearts. It was a delightful treat that uplifted spirits and reminded us of the strong sense of community that thrives within our school.

The dedication and support shown by the Beveridge PTSA are truly commendable. Their efforts go a long way in fostering a positive and nurturing environment for both staff and students alike. By recognizing and celebrating the hard work of our educators and staff members, the PTSA plays a vital role in boosting morale and creating a sense of appreciation and camaraderie within our school community.

Thank you, Beveridge PTSA, for your continuous support and for always going above and beyond to show appreciation for our staff. Your thoughtful gesture on Valentine's Day was a wonderful reminder of the kindness and generosity that defines our school community.

Here's to many more moments of shared joy and appreciation!

Beveridge will have a 7th and 8th grade dance on Friday, February 29th after school. The dance will take place in the Beveridge Gym from 3:15 - 4:30 PM. We are very excited to host this activity for our students. Students will have to pay $1 or 3 PAWS Applause tickets to get into the dance. We want to recognize and celebrate students demonstrating Beveridge Ready Expectations on a daily basis. In order for students to be eligible to attend the dance, the following criteria must be met:

Starting on Monday, February 12th through Thursday, February 29th:

• Students must have no more than TWO unexcused tardies to class
• Students must have no Lunch Detentions or After School Detentions
• Students must have no In School Suspensions
• Students must have no Out of School Suspensions

Students must have a signed permission slip from their parent/guardian to attend. Students should be picked up at 4:30 PM from the dance. We will have Late Bus transportation for students who are eligible for transportation.

DONATIONS NEEDED

Student Council is organizing the entire dance, and we need your help. The theme this year is Hollywood. Please review the items we need to hold the dance and consider donating some items for our amazing students! Feel free to purchase on Amazon and ship to the school or buy local and drop it off in the Main Office.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AADA629A0FBC16-47654174-3rdquarter

For Parents/Guardians of 8th Graders:

The High School Placement Letters will be sent to families by US Mail by the end of this week. If you have any questions about your child's high school placement, please contact the Student Placement office at 531-299-0302 or studentplacement@ops.org.

On Tuesday, February 27, students will have High School Orientation at Beveridge with a high school counselor to learn about classes for 9th grade. The orientation will take place during 1/2 Block (8:12-8:56). Please arrive to school on time on Tuesday, Feb. 28! Make sure to review and sign the paperwork your child brings home on this day.

In the morning on Thursday, February 29, students will meet one-on-one with their high school counselors to submit their class choices for 9th grade. Make sure your child brings back the paperwork received from Tuesday. Students will receive a pass for their individually scheduled time to meet during Advisory that morning. There will be a make-up meeting day scheduled later for any students absent.

Congratulations to the Beveridge Boys swim team. The season has started, and we have already had 4 meets. The coaches are extremely proud of the effort the boys have put in so far. We expect and coach the boys to get better each and every time they swim. We can't ask them to win every single race, but we do ask that they swim better. The boys are constantly working to improve their starts and nail their turns. The team comprises of:

Colin Achelpohl

Charles Borchert

Alex Bradley

Chase Buckley

Brody Busing

Ilyas Lahnit

Easton Lester

Ezekiel Mayle

Terrence Memini

Myles Mullin

Drew Nass

Alex Polan

Jayden Sayers

Charles Walenz

The wrestling team dominated against Marrs last Wednesday. The wrestlers that defeated their opponent were:

Michael L

Levi H

L.

Ridwane M

George W

Great job Bulldogs! We face Bluestem at home on Wednesday, Feb. 21st. Come out and show your support!

Wrestlers of the week:

Oscar Gerstandt - Oscar is having a great year on the mat. After finishing his 7th grade year as city champion for B team, he has continued to improve and is currently 7-2 on the year. When Oscar is not pinning people, he is making them laugh. Great job Oscar!

L. - This wrestler has earned himself a spot on the A team in the last couple of weeks. He had a big pin against his Marrs opponent last Wednesday and is getting better every day. This Bulldog is an honors student in the classroom and has a bright future both on and off the mat. Keep it up!

One of the best and most important approaches to take in handling media use among children is for families to sit down together and create a family media agreement. The virtue of this approach is that it enlists all stakeholders in a conversation and empowers and invites kids and parents to think about what they do with media, when they are on media, how they engage with media and how often they use media at home. And, perhaps most importantly, the conversation creates space for dialogue about family values around media.

The Family Media Agreement from Common Sense Media can help start the conversation with your children about being safe.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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