Beveridge Family Newsletter
March 4- 8
No School for Students this Thurs., 3/7 or Fri., 3/8
Student Led Conferences on Wednesday and Thursday of This Week
Sign Up Genius For Parents to Sign Up to Bring Snacks
Snacks for Staff During Conferences
PTSA is excited to host dinner for staff during Student Led Conferences this Spring!! PTSA is asking for families help in providing snacks for staff. Please click on the link below to sign up to bring in your favorite snacks for our Beveridge Staf!! All snacks should be dropped off to Beveridge on Wednesday, March 6th by 12:00 PM. We appreciate all types of snacks from families.
Click the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4CACA72FA5FEC52-48328829-spring#/
Spring Break March 11 - 15
Please Take A Moment to Provide Feedback
Culture and Climate Survey for Families
Please take a moment to provide the district with important feedback regarding your child(ren)'s experience at school. This survey is an excellent way to provide feedback on the wonderful things that are happening at Beveridge. You can access the survey using this link: https://ops.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_892QBeLFTabnaHr
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.
Monday, March 4: B Day
- Boys Swim Practice: Coach Becker and Coach Aguilar
- Drama Rehearsal: The Little Mermaid Jr.: Sponsors: Mr. Vogel, Mr. Pettiford and Ms. Block
- Late Admin: Ms. Jillian Johnson, Dean of Students, 6th Grade
Tuesday, March 5: A Day
- Wrestling Varsity City Finals 2:00 - 6:00 PM at Bryan High School: Coach Elder, Coach Martin & Coach Hartman
- Boys Swim Practice @ Beveridge: Coach Becker and Coach Aguilar
- Drama Rehearsal: The Little Mermaid Jr.: Sponsors: Mr. Vogel, Mr. Pettiford and Ms. Block
- Late Admin: Mrs. Kristin Tipler, Assistant Principal, Academic Director
Wednesday, March 6: B Day
- Boys City Finals @ Burke: Coach Becker and Coach Aguilar
- Student Led Conferences: 3:30 - 6:40 (Last conference will start)
Thursday, March 7th (A Day for Elementary and High Schools)
- No School for Middle School Students
- Student Led Conferences 12:00 - 6:55 PM (Last conference will start)
Friday, March 8: (B Day for Elementary and High Schools)
- No School for Middle School Students
Monday, March 11 - Friday, March 15: Spring Break - No School for Students
Spring Student-Led Conferences
Beveridge Middle will be hosting Student-Led Conferences on Wednesday, March 6 from 3:30-7:00 and Thursday, March 7 12:00-7:15. All conferences on these dates will be in-person.
NOTE: Teachers are off duty at 7:15 PM, so please arrive no later than 6:55 PM.
To schedule a conference time:
- Click your student's grade level registration link to access the signup sheet.
- Review the options and select the spot that works for you.
- If you have multiple students at Beveridge, complete the registration individually for each child.
6th Grade Sign Up: https://bit.ly/Spring2023ConferencesGrade6
7th Grade Sign Up: https://bit.ly/Spring2023ConferencesGrade7
8th Grade Sign Up: https://bit.ly/Spring2023ConferencesGrade8
Thursday Night Teacher Dinner Break Times:
- 4:45-5:15 Last Names P-W
- 5:15-5:45 Last Names A-Co
- 5:45-6:15 Last Names Cz-O
If these dates do not work for your family, please email your student's Advisory teacher to set up an alternate time and date to meet. We want everyone to participate in conferences!
7th & 8th Grade Dance Pictures
Thank You Student Council, PTSA and Staff
the 7th & 8th Grade Spring Dance was a HUGE Success! The kids and the adults had a great time. It was so much fun for all. Thank you to Ms. McCarthy, Ms. Isaak, Mr. Aguilar, Mr. Tyrey, Ms. Bartels, Ms. Arensberg, Ms. Annis, Ms. Rodgriguez-Ayala, Ms. Tipler, Ms. Raina, Nurse Angel, Ms. Kelsey Stearns, Mr. Vogel, Mr. Burns, Mr. Wachholtz and DJ Aliano for hosting a great afternoon of fun for everyone. Also, a HUGE SHOUT OUT to the Beveridge PTSA members that came out to support the dance: Mrs. Lehl, Mr. Achelpohl, Mrs. Dacus and Mrs. Chavez Rasgado. We appreciate you!!
A final shout out to Security Guard Walter Adams for purchasing all of the snacks and drinks so students could get a free snack and drink at the dance - thank you Mr. Adams for your generosity and kindness!!
From The Robotics Coach Mr. Troxel
Teams did great three teams there and they finished 3rd, 5th and 14th all made great improvements and represented Beveridge well! Thank you Beveridge Robotics Team! The Robotics Team: Layton Feeney, Mahathi Vidagiri, Jacskon Glade, James Jones, W.H and Aubrey Nielsen.
From The Boys Swim Coaches: Coach Becker and Coach Aguilar
From the Wrestling Coach: Mr. Elder
The wrestling team had a triangular last Wednesday against Buffett and Norris. The team lost a tough battle against Buffett by a score of 63-30 but had several individual wins. Wrestlers winning their match against Buffett were:
Michael L
Jorge C
Levi H
William L
Ridwane M
Oscar G
Chase
Haid'n B
Against Norris the Bulldogs won with a score of 62-36. The wrestlers who beat their opponent are:
William L
L.T.
Ridwane M
George W
Ali H
Oscar G
Lachlan M
These were the last matches of the regular season. The Bulldog wrestlers will be competing at the B Team City Championships on Friday at Norris Middle School. The A team wrestlers will be in action on Tuesday at Bryan High School for the City Championships. Wish them luck as you see them over the next few days.
Wrestlers of the week:
William L - William is scrappy wrestler that puts it all out there every time he toes the line. He has made great progress this year as a 7th grade athlete. William has maintained a positive outlook the entire season and his coaches are proud. William will be competing at the A Team Championships on Tuesday. Good luck William!
Chase P - Chase has been a hard worker all year long and has made great improvements on the mat. He has kept a great attitude and is one of the most improved wrestlers on the team. His coaches are very proud of him this year. Chase will be competing on Friday at the B Team Championships and we wish him luck!
Beveridge Season 4 Sports Schedules Coming Soon
Season 4: Boys & Girls Soccer
Soccer Tryouts Are After Spring Break
With the 4th quarter starting after Spring Break, that means soccer will be starting SOON. Both the boys and girls will be having soccer tryouts the week we get back from Spring Break.
- Any 7th or 8th grade girls interested in trying out need to write their name on the list outside of the cafeteria.
- Any 7th or 8th grade boy interested must fill out the QR code outside the cafeteria or room B121 BEFORE they leave for Spring break.
Any boy or girl interested in tryouts or playing soccer this year must have a physical and insurance on file at school. The week we are not in school would be a great time to call the Doctor or the clinic and get that taken care of. Email Chad.wachhotlz@ops.org – patrick.becker@ops.org (Boys Coach) – natalie.bass@ops.org (Girls Coach)
Below is the QR Code for Boys soccer tryouts.
Boys Swim Team
It is hard to believe but the Boys swim team season is almost over. The City Swim Finals will be this Wednesday at Burke. We have had 7 meets and the boys keep improving their times. I am truly sad that the season is ending. We coaches hope the boys really enjoyed themselves this season and really hope that they continue their swimming, either in High School or at Beveridge next year. Come on out to Burke and cheer us on this Wednesday!
Mark Your Calendars Upcoming PTSA Meeting: Mon. March 25 at 6:00 PM
The Beveridge PTSA will be having a general meeting on Monday, March 25th at 6:00 PM. PTSA is looking for Beveridge Staff and Beveridge Families to attend the PTSA meeting. PTSA needs your support, please attend and see what we are all about!
Join us in the cafeteria from 6:00-7:00 pm to discuss how we can support year-end activities and future planning.
Haven't purchased your PTSA membership yet? Visit https://beveridgeptsa.org/membership/ to join today!
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.
Omaha Public School Inclement Weather Procedures
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)
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.