BEATRICE MIDDLE SCHOOL MESSENGER
February, 2022
PRINCIPAL POINTS BY: ANDREW HAAKE
It's hard to believe, but we're mid-way through 3rd quarter and it's that time of year where we open our doors for parents to visit with our teachers about their student's current progress. Spring Parent Teacher Conferences are generally less-attended than Fall Parent Teacher Conferences. However, 3rd quarter is historically the most difficult quarter of the school year for our students because of increased absences. I challenge our parents to make a genuine effort to meet with your student's teachers to create partnership to help your child finish out the school year strong!
This Spring's Parent Teacher Conferences will be Monday February 14th and Tuesday, February 15th from 4:30 - 8:30pm. They will all be in-person.
Stop into the office to pick up your student's progress report and class schedule prior to visiting with your teachers.
PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF 8TH GRADE STUDENTS...PARENT MEETING AND FRESHMAN REGISTRATION
Parents,
Please plan to attend an informational meeting Tuesday, February 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the High School Hevelone Center concerning your student’s high school registration process and graduation requirements.
On February 7th and 8th, the high school counselors will be at BMS distributing class registration materials for the 2022-2023 school year. They will return February 22nd and 23rd to officially register them for next year's classes.
If you have questions please contact us.
Mrs. Vogel, BMS Counselor, 402-223-1545, ext 1104 ....... avogel@bpsnebr.org
Mrs. Rice, BMS Counselor, 402-223-1545, ext 1105....... jrice@bpsnebr.org
Mrs. Prososki, BHS Counselor, 402-223-1515, ext 1807...... jprososki@bpsnebr.org
Mr. Post, BHS Counselor, 402-223-1515, ext 1806 ........ tpost@bpsnebr.org
Help Us Welcome Our New Attendance Secretary, Mrs. Wiese
BEATRICE MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARBOOK SALES FEBRUARY 1-FEBRUARY 17
Beatrice Middle School Memory Books will be sold in advance again this school year. The books will be on sale at a cost of $15.00 each at BMS from Tuesday, February 1 to Thursday, February 17. Students may purchase them during their mentor period in room 103 during that time. Also, parents may purchase memory books at the office during Parent Teacher Conferences only.
The school is preselling memory books in order to give the company an accurate number of books for the school order. Memory books must be ordered during the designated time period as students will not have another opportunity to purchase them. Students will receive their memory book the last day of school, there will be no extra books available for purchase at that time.
Be sure and check with your child to determine if they would like to purchase a Beatrice Middle School memory book. Checks may be made payable to Beatrice Middle School, if paying with cash please be sure to pay with the exact amount as change will not be available.
COUNSELOR'S QUIPS.... ANGIE VOGEL, COUNSELOR, JILL RICE, COUNSELOR
OFFER YOUR CHILD STRATEGIES TO BUILD TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Self management skills help students take responsibility for learning. They also lead to:
- Better grades.
- Higher test scores.
- Increased likelihood of graduation.
- Stronger interpersonal skills.
- Higher self-esteem.
- Reduced chance of risky behavior.
Managing time is an example of one self-management skill that can be challenging for middle schoolers. To make it easier:
- Encourage your child to make daily checklists of tasks he must complete.
- Teach your child to use small amounts of spare time. He could study flash cards on the way to an appointment or review a few math problems in the car.
- Show your child how to break down large assignments into smaller parts and schedule due dates for each part.
- Look for time wasters. In many homes, digital devices are terrible time thieves. By limiting recreational screen time, your child will have hours free for productive activities.
BMS HOUSE LEADERBOARD AS OF FEBRUARY 2
KNOCKOUT!
Sixth grader James Scholl of house Tapatahi won for the students and Mr. Barnard of Valente took it home for BMS staff! Click on the house names to watch videos of the competition.
NOTES FROM THE NURSE
If your child has a fever (100.0 F or higher), for any reason, they should not return to school until they are “fever free” for 24 hours without the use of a fever reducing medication. Do not send your child to school if they wake up with vomiting, diarrhea, or have any symptoms of COVID-19 such as a new cough, new onset of shortness of breath, or new loss of taste or smell.
When calling the school to report a sick child, please be specific as to their symptoms or diagnosis. This will help us to track any outbreaks at Beatrice Middle School.
THE FLU: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS
Influenza (also known as flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat and lungs. Flu is different from a cold, and usually comes on suddenly. Each year flu viruses cause millions of illnesses, hundreds of thousands of hospital stays, and thousands or tens of thousands of deaths in the United States.
Flu can be very dangerous for children. CDC estimates that between 6,000 and 26,000 children younger than 5 years have been hospitalized each year in the United States because of influenza. The flu vaccine is safe and helps protect children from flu.
ASTHMA
Any student diagnosed with Asthma or Anaphylaxis due to allergy, needs to have an updated Asthma/Allergy action plan on file in the nurse’s office every year. Reminder letters have been sent to parents. If you have not had your doctor fill one out yet for your student please get this done ASAP.
ATTENTION PARENTS OF 6TH GRADERS!!!
LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT YEAR: PHYSICALS AND T-DAP VACCINATION
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. Physicals must be dated May 1st or after (especially if playing a sport). If we do not have a physical on file for your child after the first full day of school, your child may 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.
Along with a physical, current 6th grade children 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 Street, Beatrice
*Call 223-2366 for an appointment (must have an appointment)
Must show your insurance card at time of appointment.
Mondays 12-4pm
Tuesdays 3-7pm
Thursdays 12-4pm
NOTES FROM THE MEDIA CENTER
BEATRICE MIDDLE SCHOOL'S STUDENTS OF CHARACTER
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.
BEATRICE MIDDLE SCHOOL...... 2ND QTR HONOR ROLL
VETERAN'S OF FOREIGN WARS' PATRIOTS PEN ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS
First place went to Cooper Lovitt, 2nd place to Cecily Wieden, 3rd place to Max Powers, and honorable mention to Madyson McAtee, Sara Dodge, Mayli Lopez and Brook Gleason.
Congratulations to the winners and great job this year with your essays
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215 North 5th Street, Beatrice NE 68310
(402) 223-1545
BMS Messenger Editor: Laurie Bloomquist