The Bulldog Beat

September is Attendance Awareness Month!

Regular school attendance is one of the most important factors in student success. Every day students are in class, they have valuable opportunities to learn, connect with their teachers and peers, and stay on track academically.

To encourage strong attendance habits, we will be celebrating students who consistently attend school and arrive on time throughout September and into October. Students who have no more than one absence and fewer than five tardies between September 8 and October 14 will earn an invitation to our Tailgate Attendance Party on October 16. We will also be celebrating Attendance Spirit Week, September 14-18, with special dress-up days and an Advisory competition.

Thank you for partnering with us to make attendance a priority. Together, we can help students develop good habits that lead to success in school and beyond!

Beveridge Attendance Team

A friendly reminder that families have until September 17th to get device protection for their iPads.

These two gentlemen, Everrett Dacus and Kellin West generated the first Robot for the 26-27 school year today in Robotics class!

Ms. Kloke's classes were completing a lesson on standardized measurement in the courtyard!

Health Screenings

Students enrolled in Omaha Public Schools are provided free health screening in accordance with Nebraska State Statute. Screenings are conducted throughout the school year and may begin as early as August. Students in early childhood, kindergarten, first, second, third, fourth, seventh, and tenth grades are screened for hearing, vision, dental, height, and weight per the rules and regulations set forth by the state of Nebraska. The screening is conducted to help identify health concerns in as early a stage as possible, in an effort to enhance learning. Screening is not intended to be diagnostic, but to identify students with potential problems. Findings that need further evaluation by a health care provider will be sent home. Per Nebraska State Regulations, a parent/guardian may supersede the mandated school health screening by submitting a statement signed by an authorized health care provider attesting that the required screening has been completed in the previous six months. An updated healthcare provider statement must be submitted each school year. Contact your school nurse for any questions regarding screening.

Exámenes de salud

Los estudiantes inscritos en las Escuelas Públicas de Omaha reciben exámenes de salud gratuitos de acuerdo con el estatuto del estado de Nebraska. Las evaluaciones se llevan a cabo durante todo el año escolar y pueden comenzar en agosto. Los estudiantes de Educación a Temprana Edad, kínder, primero, segundo, tercero, cuarto, séptimo y décimo grado son evaluados en cuanto a audición, visión, dental, altura y peso según las normas y reglamentos establecidos por el estado de Nebraska. La evaluación se lleva a cabo para ayudar a identificar problemas de salud en la etapa más temprana posible, en un esfuerzo por mejorar el aprendizaje. La evaluación no pretende ser un diagnóstico, sino identificar a los estudiantes con problemas potenciales. Los resultados que necesiten una evaluación adicional por parte de un proveedor de atención médica se enviarán a casa. Según las regulaciones del estado de Nebraska, un padre/tutor puede reemplazar el examen de salud escolar obligatorio presentando una declaración firmada por un proveedor de atención médica autorizado que certifique que el examen requerido se completó en los últimos seis meses. Se debe presentar una declaración actualizada del proveedor de atención médica cada año escolar. Comuníquese con la enfermera de su escuela si tiene alguna pregunta sobre la evaluación.

Art is a great way for students to express themselves in a non-verbal way. Every piece can tell a story of joy, sadness, anger and more. If your student struggles to share their thoughts and feelings, expressive arts is a great option for youth to work through their feelings than in a non-traditional talk model. Starting in September, the NexT Foundation is offering a few free therapy groups. The groups are below:

-Great Kids Expressive Art Therapy (Ages 8-12): Meets on Saturdays from 11:30am-12:45PM

-Expressive Arts for Teens (Ages 13-18): Saturdays from 2:00pm-3:30pm

More information can be found here: www.nextfoundationomaha.com/programs-groups-for-special-populations?scrlybrkr=6772db3f

Beveridge Middle School is fortunate to have a full-time School Social Worker Ms. Kujath available to support students and families with a variety of needs and concerns.

We invite you to take a few minutes to complete our Family Needs Checklist using the link below. This brief, self-disclosure needs assessment helps us better understand areas where your family may benefit from additional support or community resources. Responses are only available to view by the School Social Worker.

After the checklist is submitted, the School Social Worker will reach out to your family within five school days to discuss your needs, explore available resources, and work together to identify possible solutions or next steps.

Please know that completing the checklist does not obligate you to accept any services or referrals. It simply provides an opportunity to let us know how we can support your family.

Family Needs Checklist: Family Needs Checklist/Lista de las necesidades del estudiante y la familia – Fill out form

We are here to support our Beveridge families and connect you with resources that can help.

Our Bulldogs Care Pantry helps support students and families in our school with basic necessities like food and hygiene products. Families are able to make a request once a month at any time throughout the year. Before breaks and long weekends, it is encouraged to make a request early to ensure you have the items you need. Please complete the link and contact the school social worker Ms. Kujath with any questions.

Bulldogs Care Pantry Request – Fill out form

If in need of more perishable items such as milk, meat, cheese, bread, etc., we encourage you to visit our local pantry at Lutheran Church of the Masters off 114th and Center. They provide a drive up pantry the 1st Sunday from 12-2 pm and the 3rd Monday from 4-6pm of each month.

Hello Bulldog Nation! Let's re-cap the first hot week of September. It's almost time to start playing games, so here is the info to keep you in the loop. If you haven't already done so, please create your profile on BOUND. The instructions were sent last weekend in the Smore. This is where you can access schedules and all kinds of important information. Once you have created your account, please FOLLOW the respective sport your child is involved with.

Football

Our coaches have been very careful with taking precautions with the extreme heat. The last thing we want is for one of our players to drop from heat exhaustion. Pads and helmets have been issued. Our team plays their first game of the season AT Buffett on September 16th.

X-Country

Our Bulldogs runners have been very active preparing for their first meet at Northwest High School on Wednesday September 9th. A lot of the conditioning has been happening in the air-conditioned hallways after school. Coach Snelling and Coach Perrin are liking what they are seeing from this team so far.

Volleyball

The volleyball team made their final cuts and plays their first game of the season on Friday September 4th AT Bluestem Middle. Stay tuned next week for updates.

I will continue to feed you all the updates regarding Bulldogs sports. Looking forward to an exciting season of amazing athletics. Enjoy your Labor Day!

Chad Wachholtz

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

Beveridge Magnet School

531-299-8652

We will again have Mr. Sand offering Math Tutoring and/or acceleration after school on Wednesdays until 4:30. Please email JoAnna Hale (joanna.hale@ops.org) if you are interested in having your student attend!

With Zum app, you can better protect your student's safety by:

1. Tracking your student’s ride in real-time and receiving ride updates
2. Knowing the driver profile and vehicle assigned to transport your student
3. Viewing pick-up and drop-off time estimates
4. Starting real-time chat with our support team if needed
5. Canceling rides when necessary

Download the Zūm App (iOS) (Android) from your carrier’s App Store.

If you have questions or concerns about your child's transportation, their eligibility to receive transportation, a late bus or more, please call the transportation hotline at (531) 299-0140.

• Vehicles coming from S 120th Street must turn west onto Woolworth Avenue.
  
• DO NOT turn left onto S 121st Street.
  
• Turn left onto S 122nd Street.
  
• Follow the curve and enter the drop-off loop.
  
• Stay to the right along the curb and pull forward as far as you can.
  
• Students may exit their vehicles ONLY CURBSIDE. This is known as the QUICK DROP zone. Students should NOT exit their vehicles from the left lane.
  
• Vehicles may exit the loop by turning right onto Skylark Drive or proceeding straight onto S 121st Street.

• Vehicles coming from S 120th Street must turn west onto Woolworth Avenue.
  
• Parking on 121st Street and waiting for your child is not permitted.
  
• Stay in line and pull up as far as you can.
  
• Pick-ups are not permitted along Skylark Drive.
  
• Once your student is in your vehicle, you may exit the loop by turning right onto Skylark Drive or proceeding straight onto S 121st Street.
  
• Skylark Drive becomes a ONE WAY road at 3:00 p.m.
  
• The left lane of Skylark Drive is for left turns only.
  
• The right lane of Skylark Drive is for right turns only.

Please review the Drop-Off & Pick-Up procedures detailed below to help ensure a safe and smooth experience before and after school. Every year, the first week of school presents some challenges with transportation. Please be patient with other families and staff. Note, the south lot is for bus traffic and staff parking ONLY.

Click this link for a brief video showing drop-off & pick-up procedures: https://www.wevideo.com/view/2768864092

All students who are returning from an OPS school must locate their iPads and begin getting them ready for school. Please have your student:

• Locate his/her device
• Plug it in so it's fully charged for the 1st day
• Connect to Wi-Fi so the iPad can update

Students new to OPS can sign up for their iPad first day of school.