Greetings McMillan Families,
November is Literacy Month at McMillan, and we're looking forward to expanding our awareness for literacy. Planned activities:
- Literacy Night on November 7th at McMillan from 4:30 to 6 PM with FREE PIZZA!
- Recognize Reading Principal/Staff Pool push on Friday November 8th and November 22! We're it rain with Lion's Loot for students "caught" reading and participating.
- The week of November 11th, we are going to celebrate WORLD KINDNESS because World Kindness Day is November 13th. Veteran's Day will kick off Kindness Spirit Week! We will have a guest speaker, Jarell Roach, to present HILARIOUS HOPE! The goal is to share hope to as many people as possible and pay it forward!
- November 13th is our 2nd PTO meeting of the year - looking to get more support!
- McMillan Gear is on Sale this month UNTIL NOVEMBER 16TH! Spread the "word" about our PRIDE in our school and purchase McMillan Gear - just in time for the Holidays!
- Power of Words Book Giveaways are happening later this month, stay tuned!
- Literacy Graffiti - Look for Literacy in sharing words of Kindness during lunch with the Rodriguez Graffiti Board for students.
As we move into the winter season, we have much to celebrate – from basketball games and swim meets to our winter concerts and academic competitions. Thank you for being such an important part of our school community, and we hope to see many of you at our various winter activities! As we partner with parents/families, please note our updated Visitor Policy for McMillan.
Please review the Newsletter for additional updates. Note that Dr. Walters will run grade checks for the school every 2 weeks and communicate with families accordingly to keep our students working to be "MACademically successful" - passing all classes through turning in student assignments. Thank you for your continued support of your students' experiences at McMillan Middle. If you have any questions, please contact us at 531-299-2440 or see me at the curb any day between 7:20 and 7:40 AM.
Go Monarchs! - Dr. Walters, Proud McMillan Principal
Send a STAFF SHOUT-OUT to McMillan staff!
Take a minute to let staff know they are appreciated. Dr. Walters will take your words and send them to staff, which always creates for a great environment of appreciation in our school. Use the QR Code or Link posted here:
Zūm Parent App
With Zum app, you can better protect your student's safety by:
- Tracking your student’s ride in real-time and receiving ride updates
- Knowing the driver profile and vehicle assigned to transport your student
- Viewing pick-up and drop-off time estimates
- Starting real-time chat with our support team if needed
- Canceling rides when necessary
Download the Zūm App (iOS) (Android) from your carrier’s App Store.
If you have questions or concerns about your child's transportation, their eligibility to receive transportation, a late bus or more, please call the transportation hotline at (531) 299-0140.
Hey Monarchs!
The girls swim season will be an abbreviated schedule this year. There is an issue with several pools in the district - but we look forward to providing this opportunity for McMillan 7th and 8th graders!
Girls’ swim practice began the week of October 14. Swimmers were required to have:
1. their physical, insurance, and contract turned in
2. no failing grades
3. Signed up for Lion's Pride
4. The ability to swim the length of the pool unassisted
Please email Jessica.dewitt@ops.org with additional questions. Thank you!
Boys Basketball final cuts being made Friday, October 25. Players must have the following for the boys basketball team:
- A Physical turned into to the school.
- No Current F's in any classes.
Thank you for your interest, and feel free to email Mr. Andrew Oberg, andrew.oberg1@ops.org, if you have any questions.
Alex Curran, McMillan Activities/Athletic Director
Students enrolled in Omaha Public Schools are provided free health screenings in accordance with Nebraska State Statute. Screenings are conducted throughout the school year and may begin as early as August. Students in early childhood, kindergarten, first, second, third, fourth, seventh, and tenth grades are screened for hearing, vision, dental, height, and weight per the rules and regulations set forth by the state of Nebraska. The screening is conducted to help identify health concerns in as early a stage as possible, in an effort to enhance learning. Screening is not intended to be diagnostic, but to identify students with potential problems. Findings that need further evaluation by a health care provider will be sent home. Per Nebraska State Regulations, a parent/guardian may supersede the mandated school health screening by submitting a statement signed by an authorized health care provider attesting that the required screening has been completed in the previous six months. An updated healthcare provider statement must be submitted each school year. Contact your school nurse for any questions regarding screening.
Exámenes de salud Los estudiantes inscritos en las Escuelas Públicas de Omaha reciben exámenes de salud gratuitos de acuerdo con el estatuto del estado de Nebraska. Las evaluaciones se llevan a cabo durante todo el año escolar y pueden comenzar en agosto. Los estudiantes de Educación a Temprana Edad, kínder, primero, segundo, tercero, cuarto, séptimo y décimo grado son evaluados en cuanto a audición, visión, dental, altura y peso según las normas y reglamentos establecidos por el estado de Nebraska. La evaluación se lleva a cabo para ayudar a identificar problemas de salud en la etapa más temprana posible, en un esfuerzo por mejorar el aprendizaje. La evaluación no pretende ser un diagnóstico, sino identificar a los estudiantes con problemas potenciales. Los resultados que necesiten una evaluación adicional por parte de un proveedor de atención médica se enviarán a casa. Según las regulaciones del estado de Nebraska, un padre/tutor puede reemplazar el examen de salud escolar obligatorio presentando una declaración firmada por un proveedor de atención médica autorizado que certifique que el examen requerido se completó en los últimos seis meses. Se debe presentar una declaración actualizada del proveedor de atención médica cada año escolar. Comuníquese con la enfermera de su escuela si tiene alguna pregunta sobre la evaluación
- Nurse Bonacci-Lemay
- Phone: (531) 299-2441
- Nurse Fax: (531) 299-2459
- Nichole.BonacciLemay@ops.org
6th Grade Dean, Mrs. Jordan Pfeiffer
Mrs. Pfeiffer is the 6th Grade administrator. Please contact her for any concerns or questions regarding your 6th grade student. Mrs. Pfeiffer also helps with Athletics/fitness throughout all of McMillan.
Email: Jordan.Pfeiffer@ops.org
7th Grade Dean, Dr. Matthew Coffey
Dr. Coffey is the 7th grade administrator. Please contact Dr. Coffey for any concerns or questions regarding your 7th grade student. Dr. Coffey also works with all things MTSS-B and helps facilitate our school store with Lion's Loot.
Email: Matthew.Coffey@ops.org
8th Grade, Activities & Athletic Director, Mr. Alex Curran
Mr. Curran is the 8th grade administrator and our school Athletic & Activities Director in charge of after school sports and activities. Please contact Mr. Curran for any concerns or questions regarding your 8th grade student. You should also contact Mr. Curran with any sports or after school activities related questions or concerns.
Email: Alexander.Curran@ops.org
6th Grade Counselor, Ms. Stacey Rawlings
Ms. Rawlings is the 6th grade administrator and is the other 1/2 of the "Deanselor". Please contact Ms. Rawlings for any concerns or questions regarding your 6th grade student any counseling issues.
Email: Stacey.Rawlings@ops.org
7th Grade Counselor, Ms. Jodie Rodriguez
Ms. Rodriguez is the 7th grade counselor. Please contact Ms. Rodriguez for any concerns or questions regarding your 7th grade student and any counseling issues.
Email: Jodie.Rodriguez@ops.org
8th Grade Counselor, Ms. Demetria Ballard
Ms. Ballard is the 8th grade counselor. Please contact Ms. Ballard for any concerns or questions regarding your 8th grade student and any counseling issues.
School Social Worker, Ms. Samantha Naser
Ms. Naser is there for our students and families as our school Social Worker. From supplies for home and school, to TeamMates mentoring, to helping work through personal and student issues, Ms. Naser is a support that all students and families can rely on! Email: Samantha.Naser@ops.org
Assistant Principal, Data Processor, Dr. Matasha Jordan
Dr. Jordan is there to support all students and staff with schedules, lockers, questions about academic supports, how our school is achieving, and all types of supports for all of our families. Student going to be absent for a period of time? Let Dr. Jordan help! Email: Matasha.Jordan@ops.org
Instructional Facilitator, Chelsie Weinandt
Ms. Weinandt is your go-to for all things testing, classroom achievement, helping students and teachers come together for academic success, and other teacher trainings and learning. Ms. Weindandt is there for all students and staff. Email: Chelsie.Weinandt@ops.org
McMillan Middle School has been named a PLTW Distinguished Gateway School for our commitment to increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in PLTW programs.
Dr. Andrew Walters, McMillan Middle School Principal
Email: andrew.walters@ops.org
Website: https://www.ops.org/mcmillan
Location: 3802 Redick Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 531-299-3923
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OPSMcMillanMiddle
Twitter: https://twitter.com/OPS_McMillan