Gateway Family Newsletter (English)
May 2022
Molly Egan, Asst. Principal
Important Upcoming Events
- May 6th---Chocolate Sales End
- May 18th---Field Day, Grades K-6
- May 20th---No School for PK students at Gateway, Early Childhood Planning Day
- May 25th---Spring Fundraiser Prizes Distributed
- May 27th--4th Quarter Ends, Last Student Day
- June 8th---First Session Summer School Begins
- July 1st---First Session Summer School Ends
- July 6th---Second Session Summer School Begins
- July 22nd---Second Session Summer School Ends
- August 9th---Teachers Return
- August 17th---Elementary Student Start Date
Office Notes
Please remember that the final day of school for Gateway students will be Friday, May 27th!
On behalf of all the staff at Gateway, have a great summer!!!!
Spring Fundraiser
We have completed the selling portion of our fundraiser and have now moved into the money collection phase. We are hoping to have all money collected by Friday, May 13th. Prizes for fundraiser participants are scheduled to be delivered to Gateway on Wed., May 25th. All money must be collected in order to receive prizes!!
Thanks again!!!
A Note From the Library
Gateway Students and Families,
Please look at home for school library books to return!!! Return books to the library as soon as possible!
Sincerely,
Dr. Casey and Mrs. Buffington
Motivated Until the Final Day!!
2022-23 School Calendars
OPS Announces Bluestem Middle School Principal
Bluestem Middle School is being constructed 1 block to the south of Gateway Elementary.
Omaha Public Schools announced the leader of our district’s newest middle school, scheduled to open in August 2023.
Pending Board of Education approval, Mr. Brian Begley will serve as principal and begin his position in summer 2022. The 2022-23 school year will be in preparation to open the school. Mr. Begley currently serves as principal of Millard North High. He began his career as an English teacher at Millard North High in 1992, and served as assistant principal at Peter Kiewit Middle and principal at George Russell Middle. He has been with Millard North High since 2007.
Mr. Begley holds a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, a Master of Arts in Secondary Education and a Master of Science in Educational Administration and Supervision, all from the University of Nebraska Omaha.
”I am honored and humbled to be named the new principal at Bluestem Middle School,” Mr. Begley said. “I am eager to provide caring support for our Bluestem students by helping them achieve all of their educational goals. Engaging with our community will be a top priority as we prepare to open our new school in August 2023.”
Facilitated by the Omaha Public Schools Human Resources team, the consideration and selection process included a review of qualifications and a panel-style interview with central office administrators, a member of the Board of Education, secondary staff members and families from the new school’s attendance area.
We look forward to welcoming Mr. Begley to our district and Bluestem Middle this summer.
Summer Health and Wellness!
When school is in session, your child gets daily exercise through recess, P.E. and Health & Wellness activities. But during the “lazy” days of summer, students might not be as active as they should be.
Enroll your child in local classes through the parks & recreation department, Kroc Center or YMCA. That way they’ll get regular exercise and remain in contact with their friends from school.
If possible, be an exercise role model for your child. Seeing you active will encourage your child to exercise too. Do fun activities as a family, such as taking walks around the neighborhood, riding bikes, and visiting the Gateway playground!!
Nebraska Family Helpline
Raising kids is hard. It’s okay to ask for advice. The Nebraska Family Helpline is a free, confidential resource for parents who have questions regarding their child’s behavior. Trained counselors are standing by. Have a question? Give them a call at 1-888-866-8660.
Terry Burton, Principal Gateway Elementary
Email: terry.burton@ops.org
Website: gateway.ops.org
Location: 5610 South 42nd Street, Omaha, NE, United States
Phone: 531-299-1480