May 18

Dear Bryan Middle School Families:

As we enter the final week of the school year, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support, partnership, and trust throughout the year. It has been a year filled with growth, learning, and countless moments that have made us proud to be part of the Bryan Bears community. This last week is an important one. We encourage all students to finish strong by attending school each day, staying engaged in their classes, and completing any remaining assignments. Our staff is committed to making these final days meaningful, while also celebrating the accomplishments and progress our students have made.

Starting on Monday, 5/18, students will only need to bring their iPad, a writing utensil, and notebooks they may need for class. Students will not be allowed to bring a backpack. Female students may bring a small purse for personal items. Students that bring their own lunch may bring a lunch bag. Wednesday, May 20th will be our Fun Day. Students will be participating in several rotations to celebrate the end of the year. Those failing classes may not be able to participate unless they improve their failing grade(s).

Thank you again for being such an important part of our school community. I appreciate your support during my first year as the principal at Bryan Middle. It is an amazing community and I look forward to continuing to serve our students, staff, and families next year and beyond. We wish all of our families a safe, restful, and enjoyable summer. Please remind your student(s) to be responsible, respectful, safe, and their best all day every day!

Sincerely,

Anton Schmidt

Principal

Bryan Middle School

May 18-20

• No Backpacks

• Last Student Day/End of Fourth Quarter

June 3 - July 1

• Next Level Learning
• Sign up information below

• 6th Grade First Day

August 20

• All students Return

As we move through the final week of the school year, we ask for your support in reminding students to leave non-school items at home. Items such as toys, trading cards, personal electronics, and other non-essential belongings can become distractions and may be lost, damaged, or cause disruptions during the school day. Students are not allowed to bring items to sell or trade.

Our focus is on maintaining a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment for all students. Bringing only necessary school materials helps us keep that focus where it belongs—on learning.

We appreciate your partnership in reinforcing this expectation with your student.

Students remaining in OPS will keep their iPads over the summer. Encourage your student to take care of it as they will be responsible if it is lost or damaged. Also, we recommend limiting screen time every day and to have students enjoy time outside.

We are missing several loaner iPads. These iPads have red cases on them. If you find one at home, please have your student return it to school to avoid a fine. Thank you!

A heartfelt thank you to all of the parents who generously donated to our Staff Appreciation Week in support of the amazing staff here at Bryan Middle School. Your kindness, generosity, and support helped make the week extra special for our teachers and staff members.

We would also like to extend a special thank you to the Omaha Storm Chasers, The Amazing Pizza Machine, Fontenelle Forest, The Durham Museum, and The Good Life Sports Bar & Grill for their wonderful donations and support of our Staff Appreciation Week. Your generosity and community support are truly appreciated and helped us celebrate the incredible educators and staff who make a difference every day at Bryan Middle School.

In 6th Grade Introduction to Technology and Living class, students were introduced to the fundamentals of using a sewing machine. Throughout the unit, students learned about the different parts of the machine, how to properly thread it, and how the machine operates safely and effectively.

Students applied these new skills by creating two hands-on sewing projects: hot and cold rice bags and personalized lanyards. These projects allowed students to practice important sewing techniques while building confidence, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

The creativity and effort students demonstrated throughout this unit were outstanding, and the final projects turned out great! Students should be very proud of the valuable life skills they developed through this hands-on learning experience.

In 8th Grade Technology and Living class, students have been hard at work developing valuable hand sewing and design skills through a variety of creative projects. Throughout the unit, students created a felt pouch, a felt animal, and designed their very own unique felt monsters. These hands-on projects allowed students to apply important sewing techniques they learned in class, including threading a needle, sewing buttons, and using a variety of hand stitches.

The creativity, effort, and craftsmanship displayed in each project were truly outstanding. Students demonstrated patience, problem-solving, and attention to detail while bringing their designs to life. These projects not only strengthened practical life skills, but also encouraged creativity, confidence, and pride in their work. The final projects turned out absolutely amazing, and students should be very proud of all they accomplished throughout this sewing unit!

All library books were due Friday, May 8th. Notices have been distributed through CUBS.

You can contact Mr. Engdahl at graham.engdahl@ops.org with any questions or concerns.

Health Services

End of Year Notification

Below is information regarding your student’s medication, plans/orders, and/ or supplies for the end of the school year and beginning of the next school year.

Current School Year: Medication, Plans/Orders, and Supplies

• Medication and supplies should be picked up from the Health Office on the last day of

school unless your student is enrolled in Next Level Learning (NLL).

• Middle & High Schools: Controlled medications must be picked up by a parent/guardian

or adult designee. Non-controlled medications can be sent home with the student with

parent/guardian permission.

Next School Year: Medications, Plans/Orders, and Supplies

The items checked below are the health form(s) that need to be completed and returned to the Health Office before the end of the current school year OR at the beginning of next school year. New plans/orders must be dated on or after March 1 of the current year to be valid for the upcoming school year.

· Asthma/Allergy Action Plan completed by the health care provider & signed by

· parent/guardian

· Diabetic health care provider orders and a meeting scheduled with the school nurse

· prior to the first day of school to determine the plan of care

· Seizure Action Plan completed by the health care provider & signed by parent/guardian

· Medication orders completed by the health care provider & signed by parent/guardian

Please contact the school nurse with questions or concerns.

Thank you,

Leslie Echeverria

Bryan Middle School Nurse

Phone: 531-299-2301

Fax: 531-299-2318

Servicios de salud

Notificación de fin de año

A continuación, encontrará información sobre los medicamentos, planes/órdenes médicas y/o artículos médicos de su estudiante para el final del año escolar actual y el comienzo del próximo año escolar.

Año escolar actual: medicamentos, planes/ órdenes y artículos médicos

• Los medicamentos y artículos médicos deben recogerse en la enfermería el último día

de clases, a menos que su estudiante esté inscrito en Aprendizaje del Próximo Nivel

(NLL)(Escuela de verano).

• Escuelas secundarias y preparatorias: los medicamentos controlados deben ser

recogidos por un padre/tutor o un adulto designado. Los medicamentos no controlados

se pueden enviar a casa con el estudiante con el permiso del padre/tutor.

Próximo año escolar: medicamentos, planes/órdenes y artículos médicos

Los artículos marcados a continuación son los formularios de salud que deben completarse y devolverse a la enfermería antes del final del año escolar actual o al comienzo del próximo año escolar. Los nuevos planes/órdenes deben tener fecha del 1 de marzo del año en curso o después para que sean válidos para el próximo año escolar.

· Plan de acción para el asma o alergia completado por el proveedor de atención médica y

· firmado por el padre/tutor

· Órdenes del proveedor de atención médica para diabéticos y una reunión programada

· con la enfermera de la escuela antes del primer día de clases para determinar el plan de

· atención.

· Plan de acción contra convulsiones completado por el proveedor de atención médica y

· firmado por el padre/tutor

· Órdenes de medicamentos completados por el proveedor de atención médica y

firmadas por el padre/tutor

Comuníquese con la enfermera de la escuela si tiene preguntas o inquietudes.

Gracias,

Leslie Echeverria

Enfermera de Bryan Middle

Tel: 531-299-2301

Fax: 531-299-2318

This remains in announcements if yearbooks are still available. Delivery dates were May 13 and 14.

• Ms. Kurz – Always positive, a welcoming smile and quick to help with NJHS.

• Ms. Nielsen – Works hard every day to build relationships and help students reach the moonshot.

• Mr. Jeronimo – A constant support for families, always willing to help translate.

• Mr. Barajas – Stays calm with challenging students and builds strong relationships

Our Music Trio is the Bomb.com!!!! The Growth of our Musicians can be seen and heard.

• Mrs. Tornez – Brings joy, works hard and goes the extra mile to prepare students for concerts.

• Mrs. Alfieri – Positive, patient, relationship builder, and an amazing chorus teacher.

• Mr. Semar – Calm, supportive, effective and always willing to put in extra time and energy for students and the Music Department.

At Bryan Middle, we want to make sure we are supporting students and families through every season of the school year. With the end of the school year coming, that can bring some concerns. If there is anything you and your family are in need of, please do not hesitate to reach out to see how we can support.

Sara Riviera

School Social Worker

sara.riviera@ops.org

531-299-2313

Follow this link Community Resources

Quarter Grades

• 4th Quarter: Available May 26

Report Cards

• Only final semester report cards will be mailed at the end of the year

• All other grades can be accessed through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal

Grading Practices

For details on grading, see the flyer:

Sec Common Grading Practices Student Flyer.pdf

Need Infinite Campus Parent Portal access?

Email lakresha.clark@ops.org with:

• Your name

• Your child’s name

Follow the link below to access the Athletics & Activities page for Bryan Middle.

Please pay attention to the Activities and Athletics calendar for updated schedules as dates may change due to weather.

These clubs and activities will be starting in the coming weeks:

• MathCounts meets every Tuesday.
• Robotics (Competition Team) On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and some Fridays through January.
• NJHS/Student Council will meet the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.
• Writing Club meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month. (First Semester)
• Yearbook Club began September 8th and meets during CUBS.
• Anime Club has begun. Every Wednesday in Room 100A/B until 4:45PM
• Unity Club meets the first and third Thursdays of each month.
• The Band room is open until 4PM Tuesday through Thursday after school for practice and help.
• Dungeons and Dragons Tuesdays and Thursdays starting SECOND Semester.
• High Dosage Tutoring will take place Tuesday - Thursday.
• Academic Recovery - Wednesday and Thursday in Room 235. Sign up through any teacher.
• BookBlasters meets during CUBS in room 232 on Wednesdays

Students will need to pay attention to the morning announcements about when new clubs start.

Check back as more clubs are announced.

SuccessMaker is a math program that the district has purchased for all students in OPS. Students are expected to complete 60 minutes weekly on their APP. SuccessMaker® is an adaptive learning system that provides all students with a personalized learning experience that adjusts in real time to their specific individual learning needs. SuccessMaker is proven to be effective in student achievement in math. Please encourage students to work on this at home.

PTO Mission Statement:
The Bryan Middle School PTO is an opportunity for parents and families to volunteer to support student focused initiatives, fundraise for specific goals, and drive engagement in our school community.

We are looking for family members to be on out PTO Committee. Please reach out to Karrie Goff (karrie.goff@ops.org) if you would like to become a member and help with the following:

• Participate in and support school decision making.
• Sponsor multiple PTO initiatives (Fundraisers, Family Engagement Nights, Teacher Appreciation)

• Volunteer Opportunities (School Celebrations and Sporting Events)

• Meeting dates coming soon

Our district will now use School Cash Online for all school items and activity fees. School Cash Online reduces cash and check payments to our schools and lets families:

• Keep track of their students’ school items and activity fees
• Check their account history
• View and print receipts
• Pay for school fees with a simple click

Primary guardians will receive an invitation email from SchoolCash Online in the coming days with a link to register for an account and attach student(s) to their profile. Families can also register an account using the link above and the same email address used for Campus Parent.

Once the primary guardian has created an account, they can provide access to other caregivers of their choice.

See the Parent Help Desk for SchoolCash Online FAQ for additional details and troubleshooting information, or reach out to your student’s school with any questions.

We are excited about the opportunity to work together and support each of you on this journey!

Get your Bryan Middle School gear from Sideline Sports! Click on the link below:

https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/nebraska/omaha/bryan-middle-school

The guidelines below aim to promote a focused and respectful learning environment while ensuring the safety and security of personal electronic devices and valuable items with the school.

1. Personal cell phones and electronic devices, including headphones and earbuds, may only be used before and after school hours.
2. Phones cannot be used during the school day.
3. During this designated time, the use of electronic devices should not disrupt the school environment or create a hostile atmosphere.
4. At all other times, during school hours, electronic devices must be powered off and safely stored away.

Confiscation and Intervention:

1. If a staff member observes the use of an electronic device outside the designated times, the student will receive a warning and be educated about the specific electronic device policy and expectations. The student should power off and put the device away.
2. If the student continues to utilize the electronic device outside the designated time, the staff member will confiscate the device for the remainder of the period.
3. If the student fails to comply with the staff members’ direction, administration or security will be called and the device will be confiscated for the remainder of the school day.

Repeated violations will be subject to additional disciplinary action in line with the Student Code of Conduct.

Additional interventions for violating the electronic device policy may include, but are not limited to:

• Lunch or after school detentions.
• Daily phone check-in at the beginning of the day for an extended period.
• Parent pick up of the electronic device.
• Parent/Student conference held at the school to discuss the issue.
• Overnight hold of the electronic device, if a parent cannot pick it up.

My name is Sara Riviera, and I am the School Social Worker at Bryan Middle School. My role is to be a resources for both your student and family. I understand that unexpected challenges can arise, and sometimes families may find themselves needing support. If you find yourself experiencing financial hardships and could benefit from assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. We also recognize that the start of the school year can bring added expenses with school supplies, clothing, fees, and more. If this time of year is creating any financial strain for your family, please know that you are not alone. I am here to connect you with resource and support that may ease your worries. Our school has a pantry that is free to our families. This pantry contains food, hygiene supplies, clothing, and school supplies. Please reach out if this is something that would benefit you. Below is my contact information.

Sara Riviera

531-299-2313

sara.riviera@ops.org

text: 402-739-9235

Mental health counseling services are available at Bryan Middle School through the Methodist Hospital Community Counseling Program. Please speak to your student's school counselor or school social worker if you are wondering if a referral to the program might be right for your child.

Tylinn Lewis, LIMHP, LMFT

We want EVERY student at Bryan Middle School to become a member of the Boys and Girls Club. They have activities for grades 6 to 8, provide mentoring to our students, and are a safe place to stay if students need to wait for a parent after school. They are open from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on school days. There is NO charge for Bryan Middle School students. Just put a 0 in the box when it asks for payment. Click the link here for more information and click here to sign up. Stop by the Club to check it out! You can also contact Tim 'Daniel" Ybarra, Club Director for more information at 402-853-5125 or

Sign up for the APP by clicking HERE so you know where the bus is and what time it will arrive!