Beadle News Beat

Mr. John Southworth, Principal

Dr. Heather Daubert, Assistant Principal

Dr. Kristen Abueg, Assistant Principal

18201 Jefferson Street, Omaha, NE 68135

402-715-6100
https://bms.mpsomaha.org/

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BEADLE’S MISSION STATEMENT

Beadle Middle School, a community where each individual is a teacher and a learner, guarantees students will achieve their maximum growth academically, socially, and emotionally. We will meet the unique needs of each student in a collaborative environment using effective and innovative strategies to engage and challenge all students.

Dr. John Schwartz - Superintendent of Millard Public Schools

Millard Public Schools 2023 Board of Education Officers

Amanda McGill Johnson – President; Linda Poole – Vice President; Mike Kennedy – Secretary

Mike Pate – Treasurer; Stacy Jolley and Lisa Schoenberger – Board Members

We welcome you to review the materials our staff have selected to support our Millard Education Program.

• March 23 and March 28
• Ron Witt Support Services Building (13737 Industrial Road)
• 5:30 to 7:00pm

Seventh and Eighth Grade Band, Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble students will be giving a joint concert on Thursday, March 23. Concert begins at 6:30 pm in the Beadle Gym. Students participating in the concert should wear their purple music polos shirt and black pants and arrive at Beadle at 6:00 pm to warm up/tune up. Everyone is welcome!

Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Grade Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra students will be giving a joint concert on Tuesday, March 28. Concert begin at 6:30 pm in the Beadle Gym. Students participating in the concert should wear their purple music polos shirt and black pants and arrive at Beadle at 6:00 pm to warm up/tune up. Everyone is welcome!

Sixth Grade Boys Intramural Basketball sign up meeting is Wednesday, March 22 from 3:00 to 3:30 in room D104. Remember to bring your $25 sports participation fee to the meeting. This year’s coaches are Mr. Magee and Ms. Hagaman. See you at the meeting 6th graders!

Millard West High School Coaches will be at Beadle to meet with all 6, 7 and 8 grade students who are interested in participating in these events in high school. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Little.

• Wednesday, April 19 - Swim and Dive from 3:00 to 3:30 in the MPR.
• Wednesday, April 26 - Volleyball from 3:00 to 3:30 in the MPR.

Dear Parents / Guardians,

As a reminder, we will soon be completing the state test, NSCAS Growth. The Nebraska Department of Education requires testing in English Language Arts and Mathematics for students in grades 3 - 8 as well as Science in grades 5 and 8.

• 6,7,8 NSCAS-ELA: Wednesday, April 12th
• 6,7,8, NSCAS-Math: Tuesday, April 18th
• 8 NSCAS-Science: Tuesday-Friday, April 25-26.
• 6,7,8 Alternative NSCAS-AA: As schedules allow April 3-May 5

As a follow up from Fall and Winter testing, we will be administering the MAP Growth test in the spring for all students in grades K - 8 in Reading and Mathematics.

We will share the student reports for both tests when available via ParentVUE.

Please reach out with any questions.

Monday, March 20

• 7:40 -- 8:10 Jazz Band
  

• 3:05 -- 4:00 Rocket League Competitive Team
  

• 3:05 -- 4:00 Musical Rehearsal * Full Cast

• 4:00 -- 4:30 Musical Rehearsal * Leads Scene 2 - 6

• 3:05 -- 4:30 Musical * Crew, meet in the Chorus Room

• 3:10 -- 4:45 Boys and Girls Track practice

Tuesday, March 21

• 7:05 -- 7:35 Wind Ensemble
• 3:10 -- 4:45 Boys and Girls Track practice

Wednesday, March 22

• 7:05 -- 7:40 Chamber Orchestra
• 3:00 -- 3:30 Sixth Grade Boys Intramural Basketball Meeting, room D104
• 3:10 -- 4:45 Boys and Girls Track practice
  

Thursday, March 23

• 7:05 -- 7:35 Wind Ensemble

• 3:00 -- 3:30 Circle of Friends, room B124
  

• 3:05 -- 3:40 Chess Club, room C131
  

• 3:05 -- 4:00 Musical Rehearsal * Full Cast
  

• 4:00 -- 4:30 Musical Rehearsal * Leads Scene 7 - 13

• 3:05 -- 4:30 Musical * Crew, meet in the Chorus Room

• 3:10 -- 4:45 Boys and Girls Track practice

• 6:30 Music Concert - Seventh and Eighth Grade Band, Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble

Friday, March 24

• 7:05 -- 7:40 Show Dogs
  
• During Lunch -- Book Club - 6 and 8 grades, room B128
  

• 3:10 -- 4:45 Boys and Girls Track practice

Want to be on the sidelines for the Millard West Boys Soccer Games?

• They are recruiting Ball Boys and Ball Girls to support our Wildcats at Home Games. Students 5th grade and up are welcome to participate. Secure your spot TODAY! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DABAC2FAB9-ball

The Nebraska Interscholastic Cycling League will be at Beadle Middle School on Thursday, April 27th from 3:10-4:30 p.m. for students interested in learning the basics of mountain biking and/or students interested in joining a mountain bike team! Omaha area coaches from the Millard West and Millard Composite Cycling clubs will be on site to talk about local opportunities. No experience necessary. The afternoon will include: try out mountain bike skills clinic, bike games, a prize raffle and FUN!

Students will need to bring a bicycle and helmet. If you need to borrow a bike/helmet, no problem! You can indicate so when registering. REGISTRATION for this event is REQUIRED and the event is FREE. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/try-a-ride-at-beadle-middle-school-tickets-563696821367

Questions? Contact Ryan Moseley, Millard West Cycling Team Director at rmmoseley@mpsomaha.org

Go to this link for Metro Area Summer 2023 Enrichment Opportunities

Metro Area Summer 2023 Enrichment Opportunities

Millard Summer School

The middle school sessions will be held at Millard North Middle School. Current eighth grade students interested in summer school will attend sessions at Millard North High School. For more information go to: http://www.mpsomaha.org/curriculum/summer-school

Millard West Ladycat Youth Program Basketball Tryouts in March 2023 for Grades 3 to 8. Register and Tryout information found at http://www.mwladycats.com

For more information go to: https://mwhswildcats.com/athletic-camp-information/

• Speed / Agility / Strength School for Current 6, 7, 8 Grades. 14 sessions beginning March 6

A limited number of Yearbooks are still available to order for $33.

• Order with cash or check in the office.
• Order online through ParentVUE under the Fees Tab, then click on Pay Fees to find the link.

Check to see if you ordered a yearbook call the Beadle Office or email Mrs. Griebel at pagriebel@mpsomaha.org