Bryan Middle

Dear Bryan Middle School Families,

Welcome to Bryan Middle School! We are thrilled to have you join our Bear family and look forward to achieving great things together.

Your student's journey with us promises to be full of learning, growth, and memorable experiences. We are proud to have your family as part of the Bryan Middle community!

During the summer there are many tasks that need to be completed to help make the start of the school year smooth, and less stressful. Around every two weeks, we will share some actionable steps with you to help ensure we are ready to start the 2024-25 School Year.

Let's make this a fantastic year, Bears!

Warm regards,

Mr. Karmazin

Principal

Here are your first set of actionable Items. More Information for each one can be found below:

• Request Access to Parent Portal, or ensure you can still log in
• Put the Important Dates on your calendar
• Make sure you have signed your student up for a physical
• Sign up for the Boys and Girls Club, our afterschool partner
• PTO - Do you want to be the founding member?
• Follow us on Social Media

All parents/guardians will need to have access to the parent side of Infinite Campus, parent portal. Parents / Guardians will login to the Parent Portal in Infinite Campus to complete paperwork for the school year. If you cannot log in to portal or need your parent portal login code, please call the school at 531-299-2300 or email lakresha.clark@ops.org. When email, please include your student's name. We will send you your login code.

Back to School Night: To kick of the school year, we have scheduled a Back to School Night on August 12 from 4:00 PM to 6:45 PM. Plan on spending at least 30 minutes at school. This event will allow you and your student to:

• Walk your student’s schedule – Bring your students’ iPad for schedule access through student portal! Access will be available on August 12.
• Meet our school principal, administrators, and counselors.
• Sign up for the PTO - $20
• Purchase merchandise, like a Bryan Middle t-shirt or athletic wear for PE class.
• Pay for iPad insurance
• Pay for the school yearbook.
• Check out and sign up for our after-school partner, the Boys and Girls club.
• Turn in your students’ school physical, medication for the year, and meet the school nurse.
• Complete the needed paperwork for your student to participate in Athletics.

We're excited to welcome our new 6th graders on their first day at Bryan Middle School on August 14th! This special day is designed to help our newest Bears transition smoothly into middle school life. Students will meet their teachers, explore the campus, and engage in fun activities to get acquainted with their peers and school routines. Our staff is ready to support and make this day memorable. Welcome to the Bryan Middle family – let’s start this journey together!

On August 15th, we are thrilled to welcome back all our students, including our returning 7th and 8th graders, to Bryan Middle School! The energy on campus will be buzzing as students reconnect with friends, meet their new teachers, and dive into an exciting year of learning and growth. Our dedicated staff is prepared with engaging activities and lessons to start the year off strong. We’re ready for a fantastic school year filled with achievements and memorable experiences. Welcome back, Bears! Let's make this year our best one yet!

Join us for our Title I Review Night on August 21st from 6:00 to 6:45 PM. This event is a valuable opportunity for families to learn more about our Title I program, its benefits, and how it supports our students' education. We'll discuss our school's goals, funding allocations, and ways families can get involved to enhance their child's learning experience. We look forward to seeing you there and working together to ensure every student's success!

7th Grade Physicals: Remember that Nebraska state law requires all incoming 7th graders to have a physical exam and be up to date on all immunizations before school begins.

Sports Physicals: All 7th and 8th Graders that plan to participate in athletics will need a sports physical. We encourage all students to get one before the start of the year, as it will last the entire year.

Recommendations: We recommend scheduling an appointment with your child's healthcare provider as soon as possible, as these spots tend to fill up quickly. Alternatively, you can visit a school-based health center for these services.

Please bring copies of your child’s health records to the school prior to the start of the year, or have the healthcare provider fax them to the school, Attention: School Nurse.

Bryan Middle School is thrilled to have an incredible community partner for our after-school program, The Boys and Girls Club. The Boys and Girls Club does require registration and confirmation to attend. You can easily register your students by going to https://www.bgcomaha.org/locations/bryan-middle-club.html. It is free for Bryan Middle school students to become members. The Club is currently open for existing and new members this summer from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

We are seeking enthusiastic parents to help start a Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) at Bryan Middle School. A PTO plays a crucial role in building a strong school community by organizing events, fundraising, and fostering better communication between parents and staff. Your involvement can make a significant impact on enhancing our students' educational experience and supporting school initiatives. If you're interested in making a difference and working collaboratively with other parents and teachers, we would love to hear from you. Together, we can create a vibrant and supportive environment for our Bears! Please email me at andrew.karmazin@ops.org if interested.

We encourage all parents to take advantage of following Bryan Middle School on Twitter (@OPS_BryanMiddle), on Facebook (@OPSBryanMiddleSchool), on Instagram (@ops_bryanmiddle) or looking at our website (https://www.ops.org/Bryanmiddle). In addition, Bryan Middle sends out a weekly Newsletter through email. Make sure that your email address is up-to-date.

BRYAN MIDDLE ADMINISTATION CONTACT INFORMATION

Mr. Andrew Karmazin, Principal 531-299-2312

Dr. Lakresha Clark, Assistant Principal/Data Processor 531-299-2311

Mr. Phillip Taylor, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director 531-299-2310

Mrs. Monica Burkholder, Dean of Students 531-299-2309

Mrs. Karrie Goff, Dean of Students 531-299-2308