Beveridge Family Newsletter

We are officially in state testing month! Teachers at Beveridge are hard at work doing all they can to ensure that your students are prepared for NSCAS but we need your help at home, too!

Below is a newsletter from the OPS Research and Assessment office with a tips and tricks that you can do to help your student feel ready and calm.

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Testing Dates:

NSCAS ELA-Tuesday, April 23rd

NSCAS MATH-Wednesday, April 24th

NSCAS Science (8th Grade Only)-Thursday and Friday April 25th and 26th

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, April 1: A Day

• 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 2: B Day

• 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: Mrs. Kristin Tipler, Assistant Principal, Academic Director

Wednesday, April 3: A Day

• 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 Meet AT Lewis & Clark
• Late Admin: Tony Aliano, Dean of Students-7th Grade

Thursday, April 4: B Day

• Sign Language Club: Ms. Volcek
• 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: Chad Wachholtz, Assistant Principal, Athletic Director
  

Friday, April 5: A Day

• 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

As we march forward, we invite all families to join our Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) and be a part of our vibrant school community. Joining the PTSA is an excellent way to get involved, stay informed, and make a positive impact on your child's educational journey. Whether you're a seasoned member or new to the PTSA, your involvement is invaluable in fostering a supportive and enriching environment for all students.

Last Monday, we had an engaging PTSA meeting where our treasurer shared updates on the budget. It's crucial for us as a community to be transparent about our finances and ensure that every dollar is being utilized effectively to benefit our students and staff. Your participation in these meetings allows us to collectively steer the direction of our PTSA and make informed decisions for the betterment of our school.

Your support truly makes a difference, and we're grateful for each and every one of you who contributes to our PTSA community. Together, we can continue to create memorable experiences and opportunities for our students.

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.

List of Omaha/Metro area businesses participating in TAGG

Don't forget to purchase your student's 2024-2025 Yearbook. The last day to purchase online is Monday, April 1st. Yearbooks are $20. To order, go to yearbookforever.com and search for Beveridge.

On Tuesday, March 26th and Wednesday, March 27th, students of the 8th Grade Band and Strings classes participated in the OPS Middle School Instrumental Adjudication. Beveridge played their concert music for several other OPS middle schools, as well as area music educators. Later this month, the students will receive a clinic from these music educators in their respective classes at Beveridge. Mr. Braun and Mr. Spath are extremely proud of all the participants. They played well and above all, demonstrated Beveridge Ready behavior at all times.

(Left to Right) Back Row: Abrielle Graves, Natalie Kastrup, Hara Satez, Gaby Perez, Leah Freeman, George Whitbeck, Evan Donnelly, Tessa Huebert, Dalliet Hernandez, Jocelyn Alvarado, and Halli Buckley; Front Row: Hannah Caddell, Ah Bee Lah, Adan Rasgado, Layton Feeney, Lyla Mayleand

Beveridge science students had an amazing evening at the Metro Science and Engineering Fair Awards ceremony. Out of 18 students who entered in the science fair from Beveridge 6 students won awards. There were over 300 entries into the event. The awards ceremony took place on March 26th at Lauritzen Gardens. The award recipients, categories, and awards are listed below:

Earth and Environmental Science

Halli Buckley - Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo Special Award ($200 Value)

Health Sciences: Behavior

Dalliet Hernandez - 3rd Place ($35 Prize)

Materials Science: Composites

Evan Donnelly - 1st Place ($60 Prize) and Top 6 Overall Project - State Qualifier ($100 Prize)

Evan also was one of the top 6 overall projects and qualified for the state competition. This is the first student to qualify for state from Beveridge in 20 years!

Layton Feeney - 2nd Place ($45 Prize) and Midwest Labs Special Award ($100 Prize)

Microbiology

Tessa Huebert - 2nd Place ($45 Prize)

Sound

Gabriella Perez - 1st Place ($60 Prize)

Below are some articles published in previous newsletters.

Registration letters have been mailed home to families of current 6th and 7th graders. The letter includes core course placement information and a QR code to register for next year's elective options. Please complete the registration form by April 15.

There was a misprint on the 7th-to-8th grade letters. They listed Mrs. Erica Fairchild as the 7th grade counselor. They should have been updated to show that Mr. Matthew Aguilar is our 7th grade counselor. Should you wish to contact him, his email address is matthew.aguilar1@ops.org. Our apologies for any confusion.

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.

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

2024 Track & Field Schedule

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'!

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.

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.

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.