McMillan Monthly

Greetings McMillan Families,

Summer. It's here, and we're so excited for the learning opportunities, our ability to recharge and refresh, and coming together as a community once again for August, 2024. If you are anything like me for some of your children or grand-children, you might be looking at June and July and thinking "now what?"

The information attached is only a partial list, but in addition to spending time with your children, encouraging reading and spending time with family, I want to provide the information attached as potential ideas for you.

Please read the newsletter carefully to get all the updates about not only summer events but preparation for the 24-25 school year. As always, we thank you for your continued support and involvement in the McMillan Community. If you have any questions, please call us 531-299-2440.

Very Respectfully,

Dr. Walters - Proud Principal at McMillan

Looking for things to do this summer? This could be activities with family, food assistance, or just a way to get your children up, involved, and active to maximize their experiences in June and July. We have assembled this list here, and invite you to check back from time to time to see if any items have been added. Note the calendar for links to activities as they take place. If you or an organization you know has something that could benefit the community, please email andrew.walters@ops.org and let me know so I can add to the list!

Support with Food:

Text 'FOOD' to 304-304 to find free meals for all kids 1-18 (find summer meals through texting-Text 'FOOD' or 'COMIDA' to 304-304. You can also go to https://www.nokidhungry.org/find-free-meals and enter your address to find free meal sites near you. This was posted by Children's Hospital & Medical Center.

Please also note that McMillan is a site location for Summer Meals through our District. Click on this link to learn more about meals served from 7 to 7:45 AM and 12 to 12:45 PM. Operations / Summer Meals (ops.org)

Support with Family Activities: (See digital posters below for more!)

Summer Music Camp Opportunities

Omaha Public Schools offers great opportunities for our student musicians this summer. All camps are free of charge and will be led by music staff members.

Middle School Instrumental Camp: This camp is for current fifth through eighth-grade instrumental students in Omaha Public Schools. Camp will be June 3 through 25 from 8 - 11 a.m. at Beveridge Middle or Marrs Middle. Students will participate in three classes:

• A large ensemble based on their main instrument
• A specialty class focused on specific techniques on their instrument
• Student choice - jazz band, guitar or learn a second instrument (based on availability)

Middle School Show Choir Camp: This camp is for current sixth through ninth-grade students in Omaha Public Schools. There is limited space, and families will be notified when the camp is full. It will be held June 17 through 22, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Buena Vista High. There will be no camp on June 19.

Mariachi Summer Camp: This camp is for fifth through twelfth-grade students of all abilities, with at least one year of music instruction. Instruments will be provided if needed. Camp will be held July 9 through 12 from 8 - 11 a.m. at Central High. Students will learn different Mariachi techniques in groups of similar ability. There will be an evening performance on July 12 at 6 p.m., location TBD.

We've done some amazing things at McMillan this year as a school, and in collaboration with our staff, students, and families, have been working hard to fill McMillan with that #MonarchPride - getting our students ready for high school and beyond. Please check out some of the information compiled and shared with staff on the last days!

May 29, 30, and 31 - WELCOME CAMP at McMillan from 7:40 to 2 each day.

May 29 - First day of Next Level Learning at McMillan - email daniel.chipps@ops.org to register.

June 19 - No School in observance of Juneteenth

July 3 - Last day of Next Level Learning at McMillan

August 14 - First Day of School for 6th grade

August 15 - First Day of School for all grades

8th Grade Sport Physical Requirements (see attached packet)

8th grade students who wish to participate in after-school sports during the 24-25 school year are required to have a sport physical and proof of health insurance. The physical can be done on or after May 1, 2024.

7th Grade Sport Physical Requirements (see attached packet)

A physical exam is required for all students entering into seventh grade. Completing the seventh grade physical also meets the requirement for athletic participation in after-school sports. Your child's physician will give you the documentation required for a school physical. Students must also show proof of health insurance. The physical can be done on or after March 1, 2024.

The sports offered that require a physical are football, volleyball, basketball, swimming, wrestling, track, cross country, and soccer.

There are many resources in our community that offer sports physicals:

-Your student's primary health care provider

-OPS School Based Health Clinics/Charles Drew - See attached flier

-One World Clinics - See attached flier

Make appointments as soon as possible to avoid the rush. Physicals for next year can be turned in as soon as they are completed!

Questions can be directed to Mr. Alex Curran, Athletic Director, Mrs. Nichole Bonacci-Lemay, School Nurse.

A full list of coaches can be found here: https://www.ops.org/domain/1183

Mr. Curran - Athletic and Activities Director

2024-25 Entering 7th Grade Health Requirements

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. Please see the attached documents for all requirements. Take this checklist with you to your appointment. Ask your child’s health care provider to make a copy of your child’s entering 7th grade 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.

If you have questions, please contact Nurse Bonacci-Lemay at 531-299-2441

My name is Jordan Pfeiffer, and I am a proud product of the Omaha Public Schools system, having graduated from Burke High School. I began my secondary education journey at the University of Nebraska Kearney, where I played college soccer, and later earned my undergraduate degree from the University of Nebraska Omaha. I continued my academic pursuits, obtaining a master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Nebraska Kearney, where I am also set to complete my second master's degree in administration this fall. After college, I joined Boys Town, where I held various roles in the Day School program, Intervention and Assessment, before transitioning to the on-campus Physical Education and Health teacher. Additionally, I coached multiple sports, including girls' cross country, basketball, and soccer. Most recently, I taught Physical Education and coached at Omaha North High School. I believe in fostering positive relationships while holding students accountable, and I am thrilled to join McMillan, remaining within the North Omaha community, and am dedicated to supporting students mentally, emotionally, physically, and academically.

Email: andrew.walters@ops.org
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