Bryan Middle School News
Friday, April 16th, 2021
News from Principal Karmazin
Good day Bears of Bryan Middle School,
We are excited to announce that in the near future Bryan Middle School will have a therapy dog! Nala, our therapy dog, is being trained and certified to offer emotional support, well-being, comfort and companionship to students and staff. Nala is wrapping up her training and is showing a temperament that is suitable for interaction with students! Nala is a Mini-Bernedoodle which is a hypo-allergenic dog breed. We are excited to see her be part of the Bryan Middle School Bears family!
As we continue to go through this semester, our Covid-19 plan is still in place. Some items that we need your help with:
- Face masks are to be worn all day, covering the mouth and nose. Students getting on the bus will need a face mask. We have provided numerous cloth face masks to students. If possible, please wash these and reuse them.
- The water fountains are shut off due to Covid-19. We have a limited supply of bottled water. We do have sinks and a water bottle filling station for students, please send a reusable water bottle with your student. If you would like to donate bottled water, feel free to bring it to the main office.
- We consistently encourage students to socially distance in the hallways. Please help reinforce this expectation with your student.
- Students have three options of were to wait in the morning: the cafeteria for breakfast eaters, the gym, or in front of the building. We are encouraging students to socially distance in these areas. Please help reinforce this expectation with your student.
Thank you,
Andrew Karmazin
Buen día Bears of Bryan Middle School,
¡Nos complace anunciar que en un futuro cercano la escuela secundaria Bryan tendrá un perro de terapia! Nala, nuestro perro de terapia, está siendo entrenado y certificado para ofrecer apoyo emocional, bienestar, comodidad y compañía a los estudiantes y al personal. ¡Nala está terminando su entrenamiento y está mostrando un temperamento adecuado para la interacción con los estudiantes! Nala es un Mini-Bernedoodle que es una raza de perro hipoalergénica. ¡Estamos emocionados de verla ser parte de la familia Bears de Bryan Middle School!
A medida que avanzamos en este semestre, nuestro plan Covid-19 todavía está vigente. Algunos elementos con los que necesitamos su ayuda:
- Las mascarillas deben usarse todo el día, cubriendo la boca y la nariz. Los estudiantes que suban al autobús necesitarán una mascarilla. Hemos proporcionado numerosas mascarillas de tela a los estudiantes. Si es posible, lávelos y reutilícelos.
- Las fuentes de agua están cerradas debido a Covid-19. Tenemos un suministro limitado de agua embotellada. Tenemos lavabos y una estación de llenado de botellas de agua para los estudiantes, por favor envíe una botella de agua reutilizable con su estudiante. Si desea donar agua embotellada, no dude en traerla a la oficina principal.
- Alentamos constantemente a los estudiantes a distanciarse socialmente en los pasillos. Por favor ayude a reforzar esta expectativa con su estudiante.
- Los estudiantes tienen tres opciones de esperar en la mañana: la cafetería para los que desayunan, el gimnasio o frente al edificio. Estamos animando a los estudiantes a distanciarse socialmente en estas áreas. Por favor ayude a reforzar esta expectativa con su estudiante.
Gracias,
Andrew Karmazin
Meet the BMS Therapy Dog Nala!
Bear Bucks Store for Virtual Learners
Virtual Learners! We see you earning those Bear Bucks and want to give you a chance to spend them! During the dates and times listed below, you can come to the main entrance of Bryan Middle School and redeem your Bear Bucks! We hope to see you there!
Wednesday, April 21st - 3:30-4:30 Thursday, May 6th - 3:30-4:30
WAITING LIST - Summer 2021 Next Level Learning Opportunities
ATTENTION: REGISTRATION IS CLOSED - YOU WILL BE ADDED TO A WAITING LIST. THANK YOU.
Good afternoon current and future Bryan Middle School Bears,
We have an exciting opportunity for you this summer at Bryan Middle School called Next Level Learning! The Bryan Middle School Next level learning offers a variety of learning opportunities for 6th graders that will enroll at Bryan Middle School for the 2021-22 school year and for our current 7th graders. Registration is taking place from now until April 9, 2021.
We have lots of ways to attend this Next Level Learning Opportunity. Click here to sign up. Look at the Next Level Learning One-Pager_Middle School .pdf for more information.
As you look to sign up, know you can control how you register. You have the following options:
- Welcome camp: 8 AM to 3 PM on June 2 to 4.
- Next Level Learning June Session: June 7 to July 1
- Next Level Learning July Session: July 6 to 23
You can sign up for one, two, or all three!
When registering for the session, you can register for:
- all day, 8 AM to 3 PM.
- AM Session Only: 8 AM to 11 AM
- PM Session Only: 12 PM to 3 PM
Lunch will be provided between 11 AM and 12 PM.
Transportation will be provided for eligible students at the beginning of the day and at the conclusion of the day. If a student chooses to participate in an AM or PM session only, the parent/guardian will need to provide midday transportation.
Please email Mr. Karmazin with any questions (Andrew.Karmazin@ops.org).
ATENCIÓN: LA INSCRIPCIÓN ESTÁ CERRADA - SE LE AGREGARÁ A UNA LISTA DE ESPERA. GRACIAS.
Buenas tardes Osos de Bryan Middle School actuales y futuros,
¡Tenemos una oportunidad emocionante para usted este verano en Bryan Middle School llamada Next Level Learning! El aprendizaje de siguiente nivel de Bryan Middle School ofrece una variedad de oportunidades de aprendizaje para los estudiantes de sexto grado que se inscribirán en Bryan Middle School para el año escolar 2021-22 y para nuestros estudiantes de séptimo grado actuales. El registro se llevará a cabo desde ahora hasta el 9 de abril de 2021.
Tenemos muchas formas de asistir a esta oportunidad de aprendizaje de siguiente nivel. Haga clic aquí para registrarte. Consulte el archivo Next Level Learning One-Pager_Middle School .pdf para obtener más información.
Cuando busque registrarse, sepa que puede controlar cómo se registra. Tienes las siguientes opciones:
- Campamento de bienvenida: de 8 a. M. A 3 p. M. Del 2 al 4 de junio.
- Sesión de junio de aprendizaje de siguiente nivel: 7 de junio al 1 de julio
- Sesión de julio de aprendizaje de siguiente nivel: del 6 al 23 de julio
¡Puedes registrarte para uno, dos o los tres!
Al registrarse para la sesión, puede registrarse para:
- todo el día, de 8 a. m. a 3 p. m.
- Solo sesión a.m.: 8 a.m. a 11 a.m.
- Solo sesión por la tarde: 12 p.m. a 3 p.m.
El almuerzo se proporcionará entre las 11 a. M. Y las 12 p. M.
Se proporcionará transporte para los estudiantes elegibles al comienzo y al final del día. Si un estudiante elige participar en una sesión AM o PM solamente, el padre / tutor deberá proporcionar transporte al mediodía.
Envíe un correo electrónico al Sr. Karmazin con cualquier pregunta (Andrew.Karmazin@ops.org).
Middle School Athletics & Activities Guidelines
Just a reminder to parents and families, the following COVID-19 District Middle School guidelines for Athletics & Activities will be put into place for this upcoming season.
- No student spectators are allowed unless accompanied by a parent this year due to COVID-19. You must come with a parent to watch the game.
- No admission for games; all are free
- Music/Drama/Robotics/Fine Arts Productions (Indoors) - 2 tickets per participant up to 25% of seating capacity of the venue. Patrons will be socially distant 2-6 feet.
- AD’s may reduce the number of patrons at events to ensure safety and social distancing.
- If symptomatic for covid-19, patrons should not attend any school functions or activities.
- Families will wear face coverings and stay seated together socially distanced from other families.
- Tape, stickers, and barriers may be used as a guide for fans to promote/ensure social distancing.
- Patrons will be asked pre-screened questions before entering the contests.
Soccer Games & Track Meet Schedules
Schedules are now online on the Bryan Middle School website.
4th Sports Season
Boys Soccer/Girls Soccer/Track & Field
April - May
BOYS SOCCER (CLICK HERE)March 22 - May 11
GIRLS SOCCER (CLICK HERE)March 22 - May 11
TRACK & FIELD (CLICK HERE)March 22 - May 5
Solo un recordatorio para los padres y las familias, las siguientes pautas de las escuelas intermedias del distrito COVID-19 para Atletismo y Actividades se implementarán para esta próxima temporada.
- No se permiten espectadores estudiantes a menos que estén acompañados por un padre este año debido a COVID-19. Debes venir con uno de tus padres para ver el juego.
- No admisión para juegos; todos son gratis
- Producciones de Música / Drama / Robótica / Bellas Artes (Interior) - 2 entradas por participante hasta el 25% de la capacidad de asientos del lugar. Los clientes estarán socialmente distantes de 2 a 6 pies.
- Los AD pueden reducir el número de clientes en los eventos para garantizar la seguridad y el distanciamiento social.
- Si es sintomático de covid-19, los usuarios no deben asistir a ninguna función o actividad escolar.
- Las familias usarán cubiertas para la cara y permanecerán sentadas juntas socialmente distanciadas de otras familias.
- Se pueden usar cintas, adhesivos y barreras como una guía para que los fanáticos promuevan / aseguren el distanciamiento social.
- A los usuarios se les harán preguntas preseleccionadas antes de participar en los concursos.
Los horarios están ahora en línea en el sitio web de Bryan Middle School.
4ta Temporada Deportiva
Fútbol para niños / Fútbol para niñas / Pista y campo
Abril Mayo
FÚTBOL PARA NIÑOS (HAGA CLIC AQUÍ) 22 de marzo - 11 de mayo
BMS Teacher Contact Information and Web Pages
BMS Bear Den and After School Tutoring
AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL STUDENTS!
Whether you or your student has fallen behind or needs some extra skill building- we are here to help. Just click HERE for the form and fill out the information and a counselor will be in touch with you to set up arrangements for tutoring or the BEAR Den.
TUTORÍA DESPUÉS DE LA ESCUELA Y AYUDA CON LA TAREA
Ya sea que usted o su estudiante se hayan atrasado o necesiten desarrollar habilidades adicionales, estamos aquí para ayudar. Simplemente haga clic AQUI para el formulario y complete la información y un consejero se pondrá en contacto con usted para organizar los arreglos para la tutoría o el BEAR Den.
Khan Math Academy Resources - Part of Math Grade Every Semester
▪ Students engage in Khan Course Mastery to strengthen skills from current and previous grade levels.
▪ Students work on Khan Course Mastery on their own time and at their own pace. A minimum of 30 – 60 minutes per week is expected.
▪ Students will earn a summative grade each semester for their work towards skill mastery according to a district provided rubric.
▪ Students can access Khan Academy Course Mastery on any device with internet connection, such as laptops, iPads, and cell phones.
▪ Students who use Khan Academy for 30 minutes a week are more than twice as likely to meet grade-level math standards per Khan research.
▪ Students advance through Khan Course Mastery by correctly answering questions in mastery challenges, unit tests, skill quizzes, and/or individual skill practice. Videos and hints are immediately available to assist, clarify, and explain.
Teachers will encourage progress and will help with goal setting and provide feedback on their progress in Khan Course Mastery every two weeks. Your encouragement as the parent/guardian is also vital as we all work together to increase students’ confidence and progress in their mathematics learning.
Este año, las Escuelas Públicas de Omaha se han asociado con Khan Academy para proporcionar un recurso matemático increíble para los cursos de matemáticas de nivel de grado de la escuela intermedia y secundaria. Los puntos a continuación resumen el papel de su estudiante en esta emocionante asociación del distrito con Khan Academy.
▪ Los estudiantes participan en el dominio del curso Khan para fortalecer las habilidades de los niveles de grado actuales y anteriores.
▪ Los estudiantes trabajan en el dominio del curso Khan en su propio tiempo y a su propio ritmo. Se espera un mínimo de 30 a 60 minutos por semana.
▪ Los estudiantes obtendrán una calificación acumulativa cada semestre por su trabajo hacia el dominio de habilidades de acuerdo con una rúbrica proporcionada por el distrito.
▪ Los estudiantes pueden acceder a Khan Academy Course Mastery en cualquier dispositivo con conexión a Internet, como computadoras portátiles, iPads y teléfonos celulares.
▪ Los estudiantes que usan Khan Academy durante 30 minutos a la semana tienen más del doble de probabilidades de cumplir con los estándares de matemáticas de nivel de grado según la investigación de Khan.
▪ Los estudiantes avanzan a través del dominio del curso Khan respondiendo correctamente las preguntas en los desafíos de dominio, pruebas de unidad, pruebas de habilidades y / o práctica de habilidades individuales. Los videos y las sugerencias están disponibles de inmediato para ayudar, aclarar y explicar.
Los maestros fomentarán el progreso y ayudarán con el establecimiento de metas y proporcionarán comentarios sobre su progreso en Khan Course Mastery cada dos semanas. Su aliento como padre / tutor también es vital, ya que todos trabajamos juntos para aumentar la confianza y el progreso de los estudiantes en su aprendizaje de matemáticas.
Attendance
Attendance is key! Help your child unlock the future by striving to attend every day. Missing 2 days a month, from August to May, means missing 20 days of school.
¡La asistencia es clave! Ayude a su hijo a descubrir el futuro esforzándose por asistir todos los días. Faltar 2 días al mes, de agosto a mayo, significa faltar 20 días a la escuela.
Get to Know BMS Staff!
Ms. Peters - Math Teacher
Where did you grow up? I grew up in Independence, Missouri and Van Buren, Arkansas.
How long have you been at BMS? This is my first year.
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a teacher or a bicyclist.
Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies? I sew.
What was your favorite subject when you were in school? I loved Reading in elementary and middle school and math in high school.
Which historical figure would you like to meet (living or dead)? I would like to meet Jimmy Carter.
What’s one interesting thing on your bucket list?
I want to visit Machu Picchu in Peru.
What’s the best place you have ever been? Coventry Cathedral in England
What was your first paying job? Babysitting
What’s the best part of your job? Seeing students figure something out.
Mr. Semar - Band and Orchestra Director
Where did you grow up? I grew up just west of St. Louis in O’Fallon, Missouri.
How long have you been at BMS? This is my 9th year.
What did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be either a band director or a doctor.
What was your favorite subject when you were in school? Of course, band!
Which historical figure would you like to meet (living or dead)? Too tough to answer!
What’s one interesting thing on your bucket list?
I want to play golf in cool places. I’m really interested in doing more travel and I love to golf so let’s do both at the same time. SE Asia, South Africa, Australia, all over.
What is the best place you ever been? THE BAND ROOM AT BMS! Really though, I went on a fishing trip once to Bemidji, MN and it was fantastic! I’m sure it’s a different story in winter!
What was your first paying job? When I was 1,6 I packed pallets with donated goods that were loaded on trucks and shipped to Guatemala. It was sponsored by a church. It paid well, but I was like 80 lbs and 5’ and really couldn’t hack it. One day I had to stack something like 300 toilets, 3 high on pallets. Only lasted a month. Then I started at Pizza Hut and I was there for a long time.
What is the best part of your job? Watching kids grow and mature not just as musicians, but in their character and become good people.
Mr. Lamblin - Security
Where did you grow up? I grew up in NE.
How long have you been at BMS? 1 ½ years
When you were a kid what did you want to be when you grew up? A Policeman
Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies? Pyrography
Which historical figure would you like to meet (living or dead)? Theodore Rosevelt
What’s one interesting thing on your bucket list? I want to drive a super car.
What’s the best place you have ever been? Florida
What was your first paying job? I detasseled corn.
Bryan Middle School
Website: https://bryanmiddle.ops.org/
Location: 8210 S. 42nd Street
Phone: (531) 299-2300