Omaha North High Magnet

The mission of Omaha North High Magnet School is to prepare all students for success in lifelong studies and careers.

Greetings Viking Families,

It is hard to believe but 4th quarter has arrived! We are in the final stretch of the 2021-22 school year. Students are excited as they participate in spring sports and activities, prepare for many upcoming celebrations, and stay motivated to finish strong!

We encourage you to read this newsletter carefully as we highlight student accomplishments and provide important reminders. Note the “Opportunities for Students” section and take advantage of the many prospects available. The OPS Summer Intern Program returns for summer 2022. This is a great option for students who are seeking employment and/or are interested in exploring a career in Education. Also, there are several scholarships available for future educators. Our mission to prepare all students for success in lifelong studies and careers continues!

We will be reaching out with to share information about the Next Level Learning Summer 2022 experience for eligible students. In the meantime, let us all remain focused on being present, working hard and accomplishing our goals for a successful end to the 2021-2022 School Year.

As always we thank you for your continued support and involvement in the Viking Community. If you have any questions, please call us 531-299-2700.

Go Vikings!

My name is Lindsay Longwell, and I recently started as the new social worker at North High. I am excited to meet and work with students on anything that can help to be successful inside and outside of school. This can include mental health resources, access to financial resources, health services, teen parent connections, attendance support, and much more. Feel free to visit me in the GRC, or contact me via 531-299-6189 or lindsay.longwell@ops.org.

Gianna Davis (Sr.) has became the strongest raw high school girl power-lifter in Nebraska (2022). Placing 1st overall in the State Power-lifting Meet. She is also Head Cheerleader and plans on attending UNO next fall.

Please congratulate the following journalists on their Journalism Education Association Winter Contest Awards: Mynor Strong, Vivian Landis, Kaden Hughes, Anne Rogers, Angie Twombly, Olivia McCrossin, Liberty Stuart, Elena Gaines! We are so proud of the stories you tell and voices you uplift!

Six North Robotics teams qualified for and traveled to the 2022 Nebraska High School State Robotics Championship this past weekend in Stromsburg Nebraska.

Our C-Team finished 6th losing in the biggest heartbreaker moment of the tournament in the Quarter Finals. B-Team finished 3rd. Teams A and B both lost in Round of 16.

However, the A-Team won the Create Award, which qualifies them for the Vex Robotics World Championship, May 5th – 7th in Dallas Texas.

The Create Award is presented to a team who has built a robot that incorporated the most creative engineering design solution to the challenges of this season’s game.

Award criteria:

1. Robot design incorporates a creative design solution

2. Team has demonstrated a highly creative design process and methodology

3. Team has committed to ambitious and creative approaches to solving the game challenge

4. Students understand and explain how they worked together to develop their robot

The judges were very impressed with the A Teams "mono-directional shifting ratchet" that was used to score more points with rings, their judging presentation, and Engineering Notebook

Six North Robotics teams qualified for and traveled to the 2022 Nebraska High School State Robotics Championship this past weekend in Stromsburg Nebraska.

Our C-Team finished 6th losing in the biggest heartbreaker moment of the tournament in the Quarter Finals. B-Team finished 3rd. Teams A and B both lost in Round of 16.

However, the A-Team won the Create Award, which qualifies them for the Vex Robotics World Championship, May 5th – 7th in Dallas Texas.

The Create Award is presented to a team who has built a robot that incorporated the most creative engineering design solution to the challenges of this season’s game.

Award criteria:

1. Robot design incorporates a creative design solution

2. Team has demonstrated a highly creative design process and methodology

3. Team has committed to ambitious and creative approaches to solving the game challenge

4. Students understand and explain how they worked together to develop their robot

The judges were very impressed with the A Teams "mono-directional shifting ratchet" that was used to score more points with rings, their judging presentation, and Engineering Notebook

Novice Vikings had fun competing at the Elkhorn Final Stage Open. Seniors Alana B. performed Serious Prose while Elizabeth M. and Bowen S. entertained on the humorous side. Jonah B. competed in Poetry Interpretation.

Alana B. and fellow senior Sam W. were able to compete at districts, both on the Serious side.

We were able to meet all team goals at these events and are looking forward to another fun year!

April 5 is ACT day - No school for students in grades 9, 10, and 12

This school year, similar to last, all juniors (grade 11) will take the ACT. All juniors are required to take this state assessment. The test takes a little over four hours and requires an environment with no distractions. As a result, 11th graders will be the only students in attendance on that date, including students who take the NSCAS-Alternate Assessment.

The ACT test administration date is Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Attendance is critical on this day. Students who have taken the ACT in the past are still required to participate in this state administration. In order to facilitate the required testing environment, students in grades 9, 10, and 12 will not have school. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Building principals will provide information regarding post-test activities and release information. Busses will arrive at the 3:05 dismissal.

MyACT has free resources that can help students prepare for the ACT. Students can create an account at my.act.org Students may have set-up an account at school already.

Thank you for your continued efforts to assist students in preparing for the ACT on Tuesday, April 5.

Please contact Michelle Porter at michelle.porter@ops.org if you have questions.

Homework Help room is a free tutoring service at North High Magnet. It is available every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:05 till 5:00 in the library. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Anglen (tim.anglen@ops.org).

On March 10th, North AP Lit. and Comp. students viewed Omaha Community Playhouse's musical version of The Color Purple. Future events planned include visiting the daffodils at Lauritzen Gardens and The Bluebarn's King Lear performance.

On Tuesday, March 8th, members of the Outdoor Club gathered to plant seeds. By repurposing toilet paper tubes and paper egg cartons, several seeds found their way into the organic soil. In May, club members will transfer the seedlings to select areas on campus.

Please consider helping the students of 1064A “Go to Worlds” by donating to their travel fund. The funds will go towards travel, registration for the event, hotel, and meals. Click on the QR code to submit your donation. Your contribution is greatly appreciated.

Juniors and Seniors,

You have been invited to enjoy an Enchanted Evening to celebrate North High’s prom night! Prom will be held on April 30th at the Harper Ballroom. Prom will be from 8pm to 11pm. Tickets will be available from April 11th to April 29th. Tickets are $20. No tickets will be sold at the door. Outside dates will be permitted once date forms have been approved. More information about outside date forms will be available soon. If you have additional questions, please contact Ms.Flentie at Katherine.flentie@ops.org.

The Noyce Scholars program provides exceptional support to students who wish to become math or science teachers. The program seeks to recruit current high school junior and seniors to UNO to train to be a math or science teacher.

Join us on the South Dakota Mines campus for our STEM summer camps! The summer camps offer a fun intro to science and engineering. These pre-college experiences are designed to expose students to how science works in the real world by providing exciting hands-on experiences. Day camps are hosted by prestigious faculty whose expertise gives campers a glimpse into STEM careers and gets them excited about their education. Campers participate in on-campus activities and field trips throughout the day. These camps run from June 13-16, 2022.

There are tons of scholarship opportunities available through the Omaha Public Schools Foundations, local universities and many more. Schedule a time to chat with your school counselor for help with your FAFSA and applications.

Vikings,

Are you interested in exploring teaching as a career and getting PAID to do it? Check out the internships taking place this summer.

Qualified students must be:

• 16 years or older by June 8th
• In good academic standing with a 2.0 GPA or above
• Be a positive role model for younger children

Student Intern Program Benefits:

• Resume builder
• Classroom support for teachers during NLL
• Small group and one to one assistance in literacy and math for our elementary students
• Recruitment tool to encourage our students to consider teaching as a profession (or paraprofessional)
• Positive role models
• A regular and reliable work schedule

*Interns must have their own transportation to and from the elementary schools*

Reconnect and Recover through joining an Activity or Club today! Did you know that students who are involved in a club or activity or more likely to experience graduation on time earning their 49 credits? We at North High would like to give a push concerning participation in Activities as you look to start second semester. We have a number of clubs and activities that are "walk in any time" that you can be a part of here at North - such as Outdoor Club, Louder than a Bomb, Black Student Leadership Council, GSA, Principal's Advisory Committee, CRU, HOSA, and many others where you can join and become part of the action at any time - even today!

Other clubs/activities will have spring auditions and requirements that can be met looking toward next year, such as Dance Team, Cheerleading, Bands of North, Show Choir, Student Council, and others!

Please stop by the Athletic Office and see Dr. Walters, talk to sponsor listed on the website, or check the halls for signs leading you to sign up and join a club!

https://north.ops.org/Portals/0/ACADEMICS/Activities%202021-22/21-22%20North%20High%20Clubs-Activities.pdf?ver=JEbIVrjXOcxWkhyRq5oYHQ%3d%3d

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

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