Omaha North

Greetings Viking Family,

The end of the Fall 2022 semester is quickly approaching. Our theme this year is Relentless Focus. Now is the time to encourage students to buckle down and make that final push to engage in class, complete work, and improve grades. Teachers and staff are working hard to support students in class, in the hallways and during after school activities.

Now that colder temperatures have arrived, be sure to have a clear plan for dismissal each day. Students participating in an extracurricular activity will report immediately after school. Otherwise, students are expected to exit the building at 3:05 to get on the bus, find their ride or walk home. Students will not be allowed to wait in the building after school as we do not have sufficient staff on duty to supervise. We appreciate your support with this matter.

Please review the rest of the newsletter for important updates, good news, and an opportunity to provide feedback on the climate and culture of North High. As always, we appreciate your continued support and involvement. If you have any questions, please call us 531-299-2700.

Go Vikings!

November 21-25----Thanksgiving Recess

December 8---Computer Science & Technology Academy Night (5:30-8)

December 16-------2nd Quarter Ends

December 19-January 2-----Winter Recess

Electronic devices should be out of sight unless used for a teacher directed learning activity. For students not meeting expectations the following steps will be taken:

· 1st Violation: Warning (conversation with the student)

· 2nd Violation: Parent/Guardian Contact

· 3rd Violation: Discipline Referral to the Administrator

All Viking families are invited to attend the 2022-23 Title 1 Parent/Guardian Meetings. The next meetings will take place on December 8, 2022 and February 23, 2023 from 5:30-8:00 pm. Mark your calendars and plan to come learn more about how the Title 1 Program is supporting students with their reading, math, and college/career transition needs. At the meeting in February, you will have the opportunity to provide input on the School-Parent Compact.

If you cannot attend one of these meetings, you may review all Title 1 plans, documents and information, using the link below.

Greeting Vikings,

We are looking forward to a wonderful Prom for Juniors & Seniors and their approved guests on Saturday, April 29th. Beginning Monday, November 28th, students must meet the following expectations to attend:

1. Fewer than the equivalent of 5 unexcused absences.
2. No referrals or suspensions for fighting violations.
3. No referrals or suspensions for substance violations.

The expectations above also apply to guests. Thank you for your careful attention to this matter.

Each year the Omaha Public Schools conducts a Culture and Climate Survey for families, students and staff. Below is the data from the 2021-22 School Year. We know we have a lot of room to grow and are striving daily to provide the best possible high school experience for all the students in our care. Please use the QR code below to provide your feedback. Give us the good, the bad and the ugly! All of it will help us be better. Thank you in advance for your input throughout the year.

Note: Climate Survey scores are an average rating between 1 (Strong Disagreement) and 5 (Strong Agreement).

A group of juniors and seniors went on a college visit to Nebraska Wesleyan thanks to a grant from the EducationQuest Foundation.

On November 3rd, Omaha North hosted an Academy Exploration Night, inviting 8th & 9th graders along with their families to participate in hands-on activities and an informational fair. Orv Townsend kicked off the event, which would not have been complete without DJ Next1 playing the hits. Students were able to meet and speak with community representatives from MCC, P4K, UNO, and NCPA among other school-based organizations like Student Council, other activities, and athletics. Students also participated in hands-on sessions to learn more about the programs offered like rollercoaster building, blood typing, robot programming, stop motion movie making, and many others.

Jacquelyn Morrison, Nebraska State Board of Education District Four representative, invited Omaha North to present about North's academies and pathways. Michelle Porter, curriculum specialist for academies, and Amanda Gutierrez, curriculum specialist and student ambassador sponsor, spoke with students from each academy: Vivian Landis, Audio Video Production Pathway student in the Computer Science and Technology Academy, Jaily Gonzalez, PLTW Engineering Pathway student in the Engineering and Design Academy, and Sofia Acosta, PLTW Biomedical Pathway student in the Science and Research Academy, shared their experiences and pathway/academy selection process with the board. The students did an excellent job representing their academies and North High.

Mrs. Durante's Honors US History classes participated in a Prohibition-era speakeasy. Students came in character. Max Long portrayed aviator Charles Lindbergh & Kaitlynn Cantrell portrayed early temperance reformer Frances Willard.

Mrs. Durante's US History classes participated in a stock market challenge of the 1920s ending with the market crash of '29. Marcus Mitchell Samuel purchased stock from UNO practicum student Ms. Bailey Dennis.

Freshman Seminar students collected soil, grass, twigs, and other debris and put it all together for the soil erosion activity for the Science and Research Academy.

The Omaha North High Unified Bowling Team had its first match versus the Benson Bunnies on 10/26/22. Athletes and their partners bowled together. The team consisted of: Aaron Hernandez, Makaylie Dixon, Tamisha Starks, Halie Marx and Kaily Herting. It was a SUPER close game with the Bunnies winning by only 15 pins. North's next game will be on November 2nd versus Westview. Subsequent games include 11/08 and 11/15 with the district championship occurring on 11/29 at 1:00 pm. Spectators are welcome, so come support our Unified athletes and partners!

On December 16th and 17th, Omaha North High Robotics is hosting the largest robotics competition in the state of Nebraska. We will have 120 middle and high school teams competing for a chance to go to the Nebraska State VEX Robotics Competition held on March 10th and 11th, also being held at Omaha North!!! We will not be able to host these events with the help of all of our volunteers. If you are are need of volunteer hours, or just enjoy helping out our great students please consider volunteer at one or both of our events. To sign up use the links below

December 16th and 17th Volunteer HERE

March 10th and 11th (Ne State Championships) Volunteer HERE

Contact Jeremy Wiemer via email at jeremy.wiemer@ops.org

Grade Level Eligible: Juniors and Seniors (11th and 12th grades)

Program Focus/Goal and/or Services Offered, Benefits: College Possible is a FREE program that offers support to our students on their journey to and through college. In the program, each student will receive a dedicated coach who will provide mentorship along with free ACT preparation, guidance in selecting their best-fit college, college application assistance, financial aid (FAFSA) and scholarship application help, tools to get ready for the first year of college, and much more!

Qualifications for Students to Participate: Must be a high school junior or senior; have a 2.5 GPA or greater; meet family income requirements (determined during application process); have interest in attaining a bachelor’s degree; and ready to commit to full program participation.

When Program Meets: Once a month in a large group session after school for 1.5-2 hours with their dedicated coach along with other College Possible students. There will be multiple opportunities to attend the after-school group session throughout the month. In addition, once a month individually (1:1 session – coach and student). These individual sessions can take place during a variety of times: before school, during study hall, during free periods, after school, etc. The individual session will last 30 min - 1 hour.

How to Apply: Apply online HERE!

Point of Contact (include name, phone #, and email for a person that interested families can contact): Dayana Houston (College Possible Coach) – DHouston@collegepossible.org

If you have information you would like to share in the Omaha North High School Newsletter, please contact LaDeidre Jackson via email at ladeidre.jackson@ops.org

Website: https://www.ops.org/north
Location: 4410 North 36th Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 531-299-2700
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To view the activities and athletics schedules and results, visit https://omahanorthvikings.com/

Email: eric.johnson@ops.org
Website: https://omahanorthvikings.com/
Location: 4410 North 36th Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 531-299-4008
Twitter: @OPS_Vikings

Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or economic status in its programs, activities and employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to accept allegations regarding non-discrimination policies: Superintendent of Schools, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131 (531) 299-9822). The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity, 3215 Cuming St, Omaha, NE 68131 (531-299-9584).