Beveridge Community Newsletter
Week of January 10th, 2022
Information for this week
We had a wonderful 1st week back with staff and students. While this was a short week, it was great to see everyone back at school. You should receive 1st semester report cards in the mail this week.
During the winter season, snow and extreme temperatures are expected. In the event of inclement weather, OPS may choose to close schools and have students attend remotely. If OPS makes a change to the school day, a communication will be sent out to all families via our auto-dialer system which includes a phone call and email to all families. The remote day schedule is included in this newsletter for your reference.
Please remember to keep your child home if they are ill. If they are experiencing COVID symptoms or are COVID positive, please report this to our school nurse.
Monday, January 17th is MLK day and there will be no school. Please enjoy the upcoming 3-day weekend.
I hope everyone stays safe and healthy during this winter season.
Have a great week!
Mrs. Tiffany Molina
Principal
Weather Guidance for Prolonged Exposure
Remote Learning Schedule Due to Inclement Weather
Secondary Overview
- The “Day” initially assigned is the “Day” of attendance (if an A Day, it is an A Day, if a B Day it is a B Day).
- Attendance will be taken for all classes.
- There is no Advisory Class on Remote Learning Days.
- Students must login to each class.
- Students are expected to complete assignments as provided – re-teaching or new content.
Secondary Schedules • All middle schools, high schools (except Central), and programs 25-minute classes with no advisement:
- 7:40-8:25 a.m. Teacher Planning & Prep
- 8:30-8:55 a.m. 1/2 Block
- 9:00-9:25 a.m. 3/4 Block
- 9:30-9:55 a.m. 5/6 Block
- 10:00-10:25 a.m. 7/8 Block
- 1:00-2:00 p.m. Teacher Office Hours • Each teacher will be available “live” to answer questions.
- Teachers share with students the best method of contact during these times.
- 2:00-3:25 p.m. Teacher Planning & Prep
Beveridge Magnet Middle School Open House: Thursday, January 27th
While all parents and students are welcome, this Open House is primarily for new students to visit and see what Beveridge has to offer. At this event, we will showcase the courses and programs specific to Beveridge to help students and families make informed decisions about the middle school they would like to be a part of for the next three years.
The Student Assignment Plan is the framework by which families are able to access schools throughout our district. The framework includes, but is not limited to, school boundaries, educational programs, district-provided transportation and school choice.
Information Regarding High School for Current 8th Grade Students & Families
Week of January 5
Dear families of 8th graders, starting on Sunday January 9, your child can visit 7 of the 9 OPS high schools to learn more about the school and programs. We encourage you to visit one or more schools to help with your selection process. All OPS High Schools offer a comprehensive high school experience. You can find the dates and times at www.ops.org. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s 8th grade Counselor:
Ms. Buelt - jennifer.buelt@ops.org
8th Grade Honors Ceremony - SAVE THE DATE
Week at a Glance: January 10th - 14th
Tryouts for Girls Basketball start this week.
Monday, 1/10/22: B Day (2, 4, 6, 8)
- 7th Grade Girls Basketball Tryouts: Coach Young and Coach Frieberg
- Boys and Girls Wrestling Practice starts in the cafeteria: Coach Elder
Late Administrator: Mrs. Tiffany Molina, Principal
Tues., 1/11/22: A Day (1, 3, 5, 7)
- 8th Grade Girls Basketball Tryouts: Coach Young and Coach Frieberg
- Boys and Girls wrestling practice in the gym: Coach Elder
Late Administrator: Mrs.Tiffany Molina, Principal
Wed., 1/12/22: B Day
- Girls Basketball Practice until 5:00 PM: Coach Young and Coach Frieberg
- Boys and Girls wrestling practice in the gym: Coach Elder
Late Administrator: Mr. Chad Wachholtz, Assistant Principal and Athletic Director
Thurs., 1/13/22: A Day
- Girls Basketball Practice until 5:00 PM: Coach Young and Coach Frieberg
- Boys and Girls wrestling practice in the gym: Coach Elder
Late Administrator: Mr. Tony Aliano, Dean of Students
Fri., 1/14/22: B Day
- Ski Club at Mt. Crescent - 3:30 - 8:30 PM: Ms. Voruz
Late Administrator: Tony Aliano
Monday, 1/17/22 - No School - MLK
- Enjoy the 3-day weekend!
From the Sports Desk: Mr. Chad Wachholtz, AP and AD
From the Sports Desk 1-10-22
The week of January 10th:
Coach Young and Frieberg will hold girls’ basketball tryouts on Monday, Jan. 10th for 7th grade and Tuesday, January 11th for 8th grade.
- 7th or 8th grade girls wishing to tryout for the team will need to come prepared with their own water bottle and gym shoes. The team will be finalized on Wednesday Jan. 12th – practice will be held every night until 5 o’clock. Parents may pick up their athletes in the south parking lot.
Wrestling will start on Monday January 10th.
- Concussion testing will be administered on Monday January 10th.
- Any 7th or 8th grade girl or boy may participate in wrestling.
- There will be no ‘cuts’ for this sport.
- Practice on Monday for wrestlers will be held in the cafeteria.
- Tuesday through Friday practice will be in the gym.
- All wrestlers must bring their own water bottle and gym shoes. Wrestling shoes are encouraged but not mandatory.
From Coach Becker: Boys swimming will not start until January 24th. Swim practice is held at Burke High School.
The week of January 17th:
Monday – NO SCHOOL – MLK DAY
Tuesday – Girls BB practice/wrestling practice
Wednesday – Girls BB practice/wrestling practice
Thursday – Girls BB practice/wrestling practice
Friday – Girls BB practice/wrestling practice
Should you have any questions, please contact me at 531-299-8652 or by email at chad.wachholtz@ops.org.
Respectfully,
Chad Wachholtz
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
School Attendance: Strive for 95
As we continue to Strive for 95 the Beveridge Attendance Team has planned a Pancake Breakfast for those students who achieved this goal for the first semester! The breakfasts will be spread out over a couple of days and they are scheduled for the week of January 10th. We look forward to celebrating with our students.
OPS Student Assignment Plan
The Student Assignment Plan is the framework by which families are able to access schools throughout the district. The framework includes, but is not limited to, school boundaries, educational programs, district-provided transportation and school choice.
All Omaha Public School students are guaranteed attendance at their neighborhood school. Every residential address within the district has an identified home elementary school, middle school and high school (neighborhood school) defined by school boundaries.
The School Choice process allows families the opportunity to apply to attend another school within the district. Families may apply to any school in Omaha Public Schools. However, the Student Assignment Plan determines a student's transportation eligibility and placement priority during the school choice process. Students are prioritized in the following order:
- Neighborhood students
- Siblings of students already attending the school
- Students applying to a partner school where they are eligible for transportation
- All other students
Guiding Principles
- The Omaha Public Schools is committed to creating diverse learning environments that offer unique curriculum, programs and opportunities that build upon the interests and talents of students through voluntary school selection.
- The Omaha Public Schools will work to maintain appropriate enrollments across the district in order to provide the highest quality classroom instruction that supports the educational success of all students.
Please click on the link below to find more information about the OPS Student Assignment Plan.
Community Counselor at Beveridge: Dayna Akakpo, LMHP
Parents and Guardians:
Beveridge has a licensed counselor from St. Luke United Methodist Church on site at Beveridge. Her name is Ms. Dayna Akakpo. She is at Beveridge everyday from 7-3:30 except for Thursdays.
Her contact information is listed below.
Dayna Akakpo, LMHP
OPS Email: Dayna.Akakpo@ops.org
Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
Counselor
Beveridge Magnet Middle School-M,T,W,F
St. Luke United Methodist Church-Th
Important Documents and Links
Mrs. Kristin Tipler, AP
8th Grade Administrator
Mr. Chad Wachholtz, AP
Mr. Tony Aliano, Dean of Students
7th Grade Administrator
Beveridge Magnet Middle Schoool
Beveridge is a 6th - 8th Magnet School with an emphasis on the Performing Arts and Global Studies.
Beveridge Mission:
To provide a safe and secure educational environment that fosters student achievement and growth in academic skills and in social emotional maturity.
School Hours: 7:15 - 3:15 PM
School starts for students in 0 Hour - Bulldog Block - which starts at 7:40 AM
Student Dismissal is at 3:05 PM
To report a student absence: 531-299-2280
Assistant Principal/Data Processer: Mrs. Kristin Tipler
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director: Mr. Chad Wachholtz
Dean of Students: Mr. Anthony Aliano
Email: tiffany.molina@ops.org
Website: https://beveridge.ops.org/
Location: 1616 South 120th Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 531-299-2280
Facebook: facebook.com/OPSBeveridgeMagnet
Twitter: @OPS_Beveridge
COVID Reporting and Masks
No Cell Phones
Students Should Bring a Clear Water Bottle to School
ATTENDANCE - Make Every Day Count!
We need your partnership in all areas of your student's education. Making sure they are here each day, will help to ensure they are receiving the best education possible.
Attendance and OPS Bus Transportation - Call 531-299-0140 If your Bus doesn't come
If your student is late to the bus picking them up late, please call the school to report they are late due to the bus picking them up late.
If your student is NOT picked up by their bus, please contact our OPS Transportation as soon as possible to report. They can send another bus to pick your student up. Please call 531-299-0140. Please also call the school to report that your student is late due to transportation and your student will be marked excused and this will not count towards your child's attendance.
Thank you for your support!