Beveridge Family Newsletter
April 8-11
Congratulations to Mrs. Speer!
Congratulations to Rebecca Speer who received a $500.00 check from the KMTV 3 News Now Pay it Forward Campaign with First Interstate Bank. Mrs. Speer teaches the Alternate Curriculum Program to special needs students at Beveridge.
As the nominator wrote, “Every year, the week before winter break, she stays after school and magically transforms her room to a different theme to surprise her students and show them the magic of the holidays every morning! One day will be the Polar Express, another day the whole room is 'Frozen'. She does this on her own time and with her own funds. Mrs. Speer is pretty incredible, and the students are so lucky to have her. Their faces say it all when they walk in their classrooms! These funds will help her keep this tradition alive for future students!”
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.
- Musical Rehearsal: Mr. Vogel, Mr. Pettiford, and Ms. Block
- Boys Soccer Practice: Coaches Becker and Worthington
- Girls Soccer Practice: Coaches Bass and Rodriguez-Ayala
- Track & Field Practice: Coaches Frieberg, Arnold, Koenig, Aguilar, Hickman, & Volcek
- Late Admin: Ms. Jillian Johnson, Dean of Students-6th Grade
Tuesday, April 9: A Day
- Musical Rehearsal: Mr. Vogel, Mr. Pettiford, and Ms. Block
- Boys Soccer Game @ Norris: Coaches Becker and Worthington
- Girls Soccer Game @ HOME vs. Norris: Coaches Bass and Rodriguez-Ayala
- Track & Field Practice: Coaches Frieberg, Arnold, Koenig, Aguilar, Hickman, & Volcek
- Late Admin: Mrs. Kristin Tipler, Assistant Principal, Academic Director
Wednesday, April 10: B Day
- Musical Rehearsal: Mr. Vogel, Mr. Pettiford, and Ms. Block
- Boys Soccer Game @ Davis: Coaches Becker and Worthington
- Girls Soccer Practice - CANCELED due to Track Meet: Coaches Bass and Rodriguez-Ayala
- Track & Field Meet @ HOME vs Monroe & Hale: Coaches Frieberg, Arnold, Koenig, Aguilar, Hickman, & Volcek
- Late Admin: Tony Aliano, Dean of Students-7th Grade
Thursday, April 11: A Day
- Musical Rehearsal: Mr. Vogel, Mr. Pettiford, and Ms. Block
- Boys Soccer Practice: Coaches Becker and Worthington
- Girls Soccer Game @ HOME vs Davis: Coaches Bass and Rodriguez-Ayala
- Track & Field Practice: Coaches Frieberg, Arnold, Koenig, Aguilar, Hickman, & Volcek
- Registration Night for new-to-Beveridge students, cafeteria, 4:30-6:00 PM
- Late Admin: Chad Wachholtz, Assistant Principal, Athletic Director
Friday, April 5 - NO SCHOOL
- Teacher In-Service Day
From the School Counseling Office
2024-2025 Course Registration
A reminder to parents/guardians of all current 6th and 7th grade students. You and your student can register for 24-25 classes at home using the following links. Most of the 7th graders have completed the registration either on their own or when the counseling team was visiting classrooms last week.
Students need to register by Monday, April 15.
Registration Information: Padlet Link
6th-to-7th Grade: Registration Link
7th-to-8th Grade: Registration Link
From the Sports Desk
Spring Sports Updates
Track and soccer are off and running! April is a busy month for these sports. Our teams have been set and competitions start this week.
Our boys' soccer team travels to Norris to take on the Redbirds. Our girls will be HOME vs. Norris. Their first game will take place on Tuesday April 9th at 3:30. The varsity games are played first followed by the JV contest.
Our Beveridge track team hosts its first HOME meet on Wednesday April 10th vs. Monroe and Hale.
The boys' soccer team turns around and plays Davis on Wednesday April 10th AT Davis.
Our girls' soccer team will be HOME vs. Davis on Thursday April 11th.
Reminder to parents and spectators wishing to attend our home soccer games and track meets: We do not have bleachers! Soccer spectators will be charged a $3 entry fee (for adults) and $1 for children. Students cannot attend the game without a parent or guardian present. Please bring a lawn chair to sit on. Spectators can place their chairs on the SOUTH side of the track.
Beveridge will not charge an entry fee for spectators at our home track meets. Parents and spectators will not be allowed into the track area. Lawn chairs must be placed OUTSIDE the fenced area. Track meets will start at 3:30 sharp.
Chad Wachholtz, Assistant Principal - Athletic Director
#GoBulldogs!
Congratulations to Halli Buckley and Leila Callahan for making the 2024-2025 Burke Dance Team!
Way to go, Jazz Band!
Mr. Spath and Mr. Braun want to congratulate the Jazz I and Jazz II students that performed Wednesday night at the Elkhorn Jazz Invitational at Grandview Middle School. Jazz I received a Superior Rating and Jazz II received an Excellent Rating. We also want to thank all the families and coaches for working with us to allow the students to attend practices and meets and still make it for the performance.
ICYMI...
In Case You Missed It
Below are some articles published in previous newsletters.
Don't forget to TAGG for the Beveridge PTSA!
Beveridge PTSA now on TAGG!
In other exciting news, we're thrilled to announce that Beveridge PTSA is now on TAGG! TAGG provides a hassle-free way to raise funds for our school without spending any extra money.
- Simply download the TAGG app,
- Select Beveridge PTSA as your cause
- Start tagging your purchases at participating businesses.
A portion of your spending will be donated to our school, helping us fund various programs and initiatives.
7th Grade Physical
Students entering 7th grade for the 2024-25 school year will need their state-mandated physical exam done on or after March 1, 2024, for it to be valid. Ask your child’s health care provider to make a copy of your child’s physical exam, immunization record, any emergency health care plans (as needed for life-threatening conditions), and any order or medications or procedures to be dispensed/done at school. This exam WILL also qualify as the 7th grade Sports Physical. Please turn these requirements in as soon as they are complete.
Season 4 Sports Schedules
Please click the links below for our spring sports schedules or visit our website at: Beveridge Athletics
2024 Spring Boys Soccer Schedule
2024 Spring Girls Soccer Schedule
- REVISED: April 10th game vs. Davis moved to April 11th
Spring Musical Tickets on Sale Now!
Tickets are now on sale for our spring musical, The Little Mermaid, Jr.! This stage version of the classic Disney film has all your favorite songs and characters with SO much more!
The Little Mermaid, Jr. performs on April 18th and 19th at 7 p.m. in the Beveridge auditorium. You can purchase your ticket online at https://bevmagnet.booktix.net. Beveridge students can get in for free but MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
We hope you'll join us 'under the sea'!
8th Grade Field Trip to Urban Air
Wednesday, May 22nd
Permission slips for the 8th grade field trip to Urban Air were handed out during advisory on 3/19. The OPS permission slip and Urban Air waiver can be turned into the front office or to advisory teachers. Payments must be made in the front office. Attendance and behavior will be monitored to determine who is eligible to attend the field trip. Any questions can be directed to Mr. Wachholtz or Mr. Aliano.
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.
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.
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.