BEATRICE MIDDLE SCHOOL MESSENGER
MARCH, 2021
PRINCIPAL POINTS.......BY JOHN JAROSH
SCHOOL IS PRIORITY #1
Knowing that school comes first will keep your middle grader focused on doing her best. Share these tips for making sure school remains front and center all year long.
Be There, Be Ready
Your child needs to be on time and in school each day. That way, she can hear lessons, participate in class discussions, and work in small groups—things she won’t be able to make up outside of class. Also, she should be rested and alert by eating a healthy breakfast and getting enough sleep (9-11 hours for tweens and 8-10 hours for teens).
Keep Up
Being a good student means taking assignments seriously, working hard, and finishing them on time. Encourage your youngster to stay on top of homework by writing down assignments and having a specific time and place each day to study. Also, while kids this age can be reluctant to ask for help, tell her that’s something successful students do.
For instance, she might approach her teacher after class or call a friend if she’s stuck on a homework assignment.
Track Progress
Suggest that your middle grader regularly check her grades in each class as well as her overall grade point average. Knowing where she stands will let her set realistic goals and plan ways to reach them. If she’s halfway to the next higher letter grade, for example, she could attend after-school review sessions or organize a study group for that subject.
COUNSELOR'S QUIPS...................AMY RANDEL, COUNSELOR, ANGIE VOGEL, COUNSELOR
NOTES FROM THE NURSE
SELF INJURY AWARENESS DAY IS MARCH 1
Self-injury or self harming is when a person deliberately hurts themselves physically to deal with the emotional pain they are suffering. The most common forms of self-injury are scratching, cutting, burning, and non-suicidal overdosing (frequent self medication). People find their own unique ways to hurt themselves.
How to deal with the situation:
Your initial reaction and that first conversation will have a great impact on your child, and may affect how much they talk to you and trust your help. Every situation is different and how you deal with it will depend on the relationship you have with your child, their age, and the reasons behind their self-injury and also whether they came to you, or you discovered the self-injury by accident. You can also speak with your child's school counselors or school nurse for more resources.
When to seek medical attention:
The majority of scratches and cuts can be dealt with at home, and you may like to provide some sterile dressings, antiseptic wash, and bandages. Burns may need to be checked by a medical practitioner. If an injury is serious or an overdose has been taken, medical attention should be sought. Be aware that although self-injury is non-suicidal behavior, the emotional distress that leads to self-injury can also lead to thoughts of suicide. If you feel your child is at risk, seek urgent medical assistance.
ATTENTION PARENTS OF 6TH GRADERS....LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT YEAR:
*All current 6th grade children will need a physical by a doctor, BEFORE entering 7th grade next fall. We will need these on file no later than the first day of school. If we do not have a physical on file for your child after the first full day of school, your child could be excluded from school until this is completed. We let you know this information months in advance so that you have the entire summer to get these physicals done. **Children going into 6th grade in the fall are not required to get a physical**
7TH AND 8TH GRADERS GOING OUT FOR A SPORT
If your child would like to participate in a sport, a sports physical must be on file dated after May 1, 2021. This will also count towards their 7th grade physical and all sports they participate in for the year.
VACCINE REMINDER
All students enrolling in 7th grade next year must provide evidence of having 1 booster of Tdap vaccine given on or after 10 years of age. If you have a 6th grade student this year, they will be required to show proof of the Tdap vaccination before they will be able to enter 7th grade. Once vaccinations are received, please send a copy to the school nurse so it is on file and your child is up to date before the start of school next fall.
GAGE COUNTY IMMUNIZATION CLINIC
1110 Jackson St., Beatrice
*Call 223-2366 for an appointment*
*Must show insurance card at time of appointment*
Dates: By appointment only: Every Monday 12-4 pm/
Every Tuesday 3-7pm/Every Thursday 12-4pm
BEATRICE MIDDLE SCHOOL'S STUDENTS OF CHARACTER!
CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR!
An informational meeting for anyone interested in cheerleading will be held on Thursday March 4th at 7pm in the commons area of the High School, tryout packets will be provided during the meeting.
Tryouts will be held on March 19th, starting at 7pm in the Aux gym at the high school. There are two mandatory practices prior to tryouts to learn the material on March 16th from 6-8pm and March 17th from 4-6pm in the Aux gym at the high school.
DANCE TEAM TRYOUTS FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR!
Hello all!
We are excited to announce Dance Team Tryouts for the 2021-2022 School year! Any boy or girl interested in being part of the dance team is welcome to try out.
We will be doing a "clinic" on March 20 from 8:00-12:00 with tryouts taking place at 5:00 that evening, it will be a one day tryout.
Please register here if interested in Dance Team. By registering you are not locking yourself into trying out. Please return this tryout packet to your school office by March 15th. Paper copies of the packet will be at school offices as well.
We look forward to building our Black Diamond Dance Family.
SCHOOL CLOSING INFORMATION
School officials will send out a text, email and a phone call to alert all families of a late start, early out, or school closing due to inclement weather. Be sure your school has a current phone number for all parties wishing to receive this information. You may call the Middle School office at 402-223-1545 to update your information.
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215 North 5th Street, Beatrice NE 68310
(402) 223-1545
BMS Messenger Editor: Laurie Bloomquist