Millard West News 5710 So. 176th Ave. Omaha, NE 68135 402-715-6000 402-715-6060 fax http://mps.mwhs.schoolfusion.us/ April 2015 Year 20, Issue 9
Millard West Administrators Dr. Greg Tiemann – Principal Dr. Jennifer Allen – Asst. Principal, Curriculum & Instruction & 10th Grade Students Mr. Harry Grimminger – Asst. Principal, Student Services & 9th Grade Students Mr. Robert Lamberty – Asst. Principal, Assessment & 12th Grade Students Mrs. Stacy Longacre – Asst. Principal, Safety/Security & 11th Grade Students Mr. Chris Loofe - Asst. Principal, Activities Director
Millard Board of Education Mr. Dave Anderson Mr. Mike Kennedy Mr. Paul Meyer Mr. Mike Pate Mrs. Linda Poole Mr. Pat Ricketts Dr. Jim Sutfin – Superintendent
Mission Statement Millard West, a continuously improving professional learning community, investing in each learner through an inclusive environment, guided by high expectations, guarantees personal and academic growth and the ability to successfully compete and positively contribute to an increasingly globalized society. Inside this issue: Summer School Info ......................................2 Mr. Millard West ...........................................2 Prom ..............................................................2 11 Grade Test Schedule .................................3 Senior Information ........................................4-6 A P Test Info ...................................................7-8 Music Notes ...................................................15 Guidance News ..............................................16-17 Activities & Athletics News ............................19-20
Flyers in this issue: 2015-16 School Calendar............................... 21 Lawn Mower Service ..................................... 22 Summer Activities Fair ................................... 23 Booster Bash ................................................. 24 Spring Play .................................................... 25 Jim Johnston Blood Drive .............................. 26 Post Prom ...................................................... 27
FOURTH SEMESTER Progress Check…...Monday, April 13 Progress Check…...Monday, May 4 Final Grades……...Friday, May 29
2015 SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION Summer School will be held at Millard West High School from June 8—July 10. Additional information can be found at: http://summer-school.mps.schoolfusion.us
Progress Reports may be viewed via the Millard Public Schools App or on the Parent Portal. An email will be sent out when Progress grades are posted.
UPCOMING DATES
PROM 2014 “Sweetly Ever After ”
April 1 .................... NeSA State Reading (11 gr) April 8 .................... NeSA State Math (11gr) April 9 .................... NeSa State Science (11gr) April 25 .................. Prom @ Century Link April 28 .................. ACT Test—11th Grade— Classes Start @ 12:30 May 4-15 ............... AP Tests May 18 ................... Senior Honors Breakfast — 7:30 a.m. in WC I May 18 ................... Senior Banquet in Commons May 21 ................... Last day for Seniors May 22 ................... Commencement Rehearsal at 9:00 am @ UNO Sapp Field House May 25 ................... NO SCHOOL—Memorial Day May 29 .................. Last Day of School
Saturday, April 25, 2014 from 8:00—11:00 p.m. At the CenturyLink Center Tickets will be sold during lunch the week of Prom. $15 each/$20 at the door
20th Annual Mr. Millard West Pageant
This calendar includes four days of school that may be used in case of inclement weather. If fewer (or more) days are used, the last day of school will be adjusted accordingly.
Friday, April 17th @ 7pm in the Millard West Auditorium This year's candidates are: Jacob Beresh, Garrett Conte, Rohan Kandel, Jack Keogh, Cal Koch, & Wes Mosier
Booster Bash
Tickets are $5 the week before the show or $7 at the door.
Saturday, April 11 7:00 pm—Midnight Bellbrook Club House Tickets available at the door. See the flyer later in this newsletter for more information.
ALSO be sure to purchase a raffle ticket to win dinner with Mr. Millard West at Taco Bell. (time & date TBD) Tickets are on sale during the week of the show and at the pageant. All proceeds will benefit our Pennies for Patients Drive for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Foundation.
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Attention All Juniors: Upcoming Assessments Wednesday, April 1st – 11th Grade NeSA Reading Test Wednesday, April 8th – 11th Grade NeSA Math Test Thursday, April 9th – 11th Grade NeSA Science Test ***TESTING WILL OCCUR THROUGHOUT THE DAY ON THE ABOVE DATES*** ***STUDENTS TESTING DURING 3RD BLOCK SHOULD GO TO 1ST LUNCH*** Tuesday, April 28rd –11th Grade Only ACT Test 8:00-11:45a.m. Classes for everyone will start at 12:30 —shortened class time. Adjusted schedule for the afternoon of April 28th:
*Lunch served only for 11th Grade Students, before the class schedule started* Block 1 – 12:30-1:05 Break: 1:05-1:13 Block 2 – 1:13-1:48 Break: 1:48-1:56 Block 3 – 1:56-2:31 Break: 2:31-2:39 Block 4 – 2:39-3:15
Shine a Light on Autism April is National Autism Awareness Month. West Friends/ Project Unify Club are bringing school-wide awareness activities about Autism to the hallways and at lunch time. Here is how you can help show your support and continue to make Millard West an inclusive learning environment for ALL.
Take time to learn about Autism and read the puzzle pieces on the walls in
the
main hallways
April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day- WEAR BLUE to show your support
Visit the Sensory Input Exhibit at lunch April 1st through 3rd
Film Festival- Movies with sub captions will be showing at lunch
Purchase an “Accepting Differences” rubber wristband at lunch or in rm. 115
for
$1.00 to help support the West Friends/Project Unify Club and more importantly promote equality and acceptance.
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SENIOR INFORMATION Commencement Speaker Tryouts Any senior who is interested in being a commencement speaker should pick up an application form in the Administration Office from Mrs. Durand or from Mrs. Kneifl in Room 270 or Mr. Hilburn in Room 312. Applications will be accepted until April 10. The actual tryout will be after school on April 15th. The speech should be 2-3 minutes in length.
Honors Breakfast for Seniors (change) Honor’s Breakfast for Seniors is Monday, May 18 at 7:30 a.m. in Wildcat I.
Senior Banquet The Senior Banquet will be on Monday, May 18 in the Commons at Millard West.
Senior Class Board is collecting pictures for the Official Senior Class Board Video shown during Senior Dinner on Monday, May 18th. Seniors are encouraged to submit photos of themselves, and their friends, to SCB15pictures@gmail.com
Last Day for Seniors The last day of school for seniors is a full day on Thursday, May 21.
Graduation Rehearsal (change) Practice for Commencement will be on Friday, May 22 at 9:00 a.m. at Sapp Field House on the UNO campus.
Graduation Date and Place Graduation 2015 is on Sunday, May 24 at 1:00 p.m. at the CenturyLink Center. Parents and family members do not need tickets to attend graduation at the CenturyLink Center. With the size of the center, we are able to accommodate all members of a graduate’s family. There will be handicapped accessible seating on the main floor.
Graduation Announcements/Cap & Gown Orders Seniors will need to pick up their graduation announcements orders from School Traditions at 12100 West Center Road (behind Nobbies). Also, if an order has not been placed for a cap & gown, please call School Traditions at 402-733-0300. Cap & Gowns will be delivered to Millard West about the middle of May. Watch the Daily Announcements for more information.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION Millard West students are offered millions of dollars in scholarship money each year because of outstanding academic achievements. We love to acknowledge students for these accomplishments through the Omaha W orldHerald, Honors Night and in the Graduation Program but … if you don’t notify us we don’t know! To let us know of scholarships, please make a copy of the award letter and have your student turn in the copy to Brenda Cary in the Guidance Office. Please let us know of any and all offers (as they are received) so your student can be recognized – even if the offer may not be accepted by your student. The deadline to turn in scholarship offers to be printed in the Omaha World-Herald, Honors Night and Graduation Programs is April 10, 2015.
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A Memento to Commemorate Your Students High School Years!!
Keepsake Etched Glass Ornament 3 ¾ inches X 2 ¾ inches Beveled Edge Engraved Logo with Graduation Year (not shown) Gold Corded Hanger Blue Velvet Storage Pouch Cost is $18 proceeds benefit the Millard West Orchestra Program
Order deadline is May 1st. Pickup will be May 20th & 21st from 5 – 7pm in the Commons. To Order: 1. Fill out the order form below. Cash or checks accepted payable to Millard West. 2. Order forms with payment can be dropped off at the school Admissions Office or mailed to: Millard West High School Attn: Cindy Hamilton/Keepsake Ornament 5710 S. 176 Ave. Omaha, NE 68135 For additional information, please contact Susie Muller at 402-896-4576 or Susie.muller4@gmail.com _________________________________________________________________________________________
Keepsake Ornament Order Parent Name_____________________ Student Name_______________________ Parent Phone_____________________ E-Mail_____________________________
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SHOW YOUR PRIDE IN YOUR GRADUATE!! ORDER THIS YARD SIGN TODAY FOR YOUR CLASS OF 2015 GRADUATE!
The double sided weather resistant sign is 18x24 and includes the ground stakes.
Cost is $20 with proceeds benefiting the Millard West Orchestra program. Order deadline is April 13th. Pickup will be the week of May 4th and exact details will be communicated in the Millard West Daily Announcements. To Order: 1. Fill out the order form below. Cash or checks accepted payable to Millard West. 2. Order forms with payment can be dropped off at the school Admissions Office or mailed to: Millard West High School Attn: Cindy Hamilton/Graduation Sign 5710 S. 176 Ave. Omaha, NE 68135
For additional information, please contact Susie Muller at 402-896-4576 or Susie.muller4@gmail.com
Parent Name_____________________ Student Name_______________________ Parent Phone_____________________ E-Mail_____________________________ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^CLASS USE ONLY^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Order Info: Cash $_______ Check $________ #___________ Ordered Rec’d______________ Pick-up Info: Date Picked Up_____________________ Initials of Recipient________________
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CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS MW Cheerleaders will be holding tryouts on April 9th. They will be sponsoring clinics April 6—8. See the flyer later in this newsletter for more information about cheer tryouts. DANCE TEAM TRYOUT INFO Dance Team Parent Meeting is on April 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lecture Hall. Tryout clinics are on April 27,28,29 from 6:00—8:30 p.m.
Numbers to Remember Attendance 402-715-6010 Activities 402-715-6025 Pupil Services/Guidance 402-715-6015 Administration Office 402-715-6000 *Please call the Attendance Office at 402-715-6010 to report all absences, early releases for appointments or late arrivals. Attendance does not accept written notes. Thank you.
Tryouts are on April 30th from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. DODGE BALL TOURNAMENT Key Club is hosting a Dodgeball tournament on Friday, April 10 from 6:00-9:00pm. Teams can consist of 6-10 players. The registration for each player is $5.00. Please pick up the registration packets in Room 167. SUMMER ACTIVITIES FAIR The School Counselors of Millard Public Schools would like to invite you to our 3rd annual Summer Activities Fair. Our fair last year connected approximately 400 participants to local organizations and summer activities! Our goal is to help increase awareness of programs and services available to all PK-12students and families during the summer months. The event will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at
Safe Schools Hotline Break the Code of Silence! Share information about: Weapons Drugs Vandalism Gangs Potential Suicides
Threats Bullying Harassment Theft Other Safety Issues
Millard South High School.
See the flyer later in this newsletter.
MANDATORY ADVANCED PLACEMENT PRE-REGISTRATION SESSIONS If you have registered for AP Tests, attendance at one of the following times is mandatory: Monday, April 6 - AP Pre-registration during QT in the Auditorium Monday, April 6—AP Pre-registration after school in the Auditorium Tuesday, April 7 – AP Pre-registration before school in the Auditorium Friday, May 1—AP Breakfast @ 7:15 a.m. in the Lecture Hall Monday, May 4th through Friday, May 15th - AP Testing Wednesday, May 20th through Friday, May 22nd – AP Late Testing
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2015 AP Exam Schedule
Week 1 Monday, May 4
Morning
Afternoon
8 a.m.
12 p.m.
Chemistry
Psychology
Environmental Science
Tuesday, May 5
Wednesday, May 6
Calculus AB
AP Seminar
Calculus BC
Chinese Language and Culture
English Literature and Compositions
Japanese Language and Culture Physics 1 : Algebra-Bases
Thursday, May 7
Friday, May 8
Computer Science A
Art History
Spanish Language Culture
Physics 2: Algebra-Based
German Language and Culture
European History
United State History Studio Art—Last day for Coordinators to submit digital portfolios
Week 2 Monday, May 11
Morning
Afternoon
Afternoon
8 a.m.
12 p.m.
2 p.m.
Biology
Physics C. Mechanics
Music Theory
Tuesday, May 12
Wednesday, May 13
Thursday, May 14
Friday, May 15
United States Government and Politics
English Language and Composition
Comparative Governments and Politics
French Language and Culture
Statistics
Italian Language and Culture
World History
Macroeconomics
Human Geography
Latin
Microeconomics
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Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Mr. Tim Royers was awar ded Debate Coach of the Year by his colleagues in his district. Our thanks to Mr. Royers on his outstanding leadership of the debate program and for the great experience he has brought to many students. Ms. Jennifer Jerome was select as 2014-15 Speech Director of the Year.
2015 INTERNATIONAL DECA QUALIFIERS Hospitality and Tourism Operations Research Event
1st place
Hospitality and Tourism Team Event Community Service Project
1st place
Learn and Earn Project
3rd place
Automotive Services
3rd place
Payton Kelly
Apparel and Accessories
2nd place
Tanner Marino
Restaurant Full Serve Marketing
2nd place
Sean Caniglia
Leadership Academy
Isabelle Woustoupal
Leadership Academy
Sarah Baker Spencer Call
Krista Pedersen Lillian Griffith Zoe Feilner Tanner Marino Richard McCall Taylor Knipp Ray Anderson
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3rd place
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS STUDENTS OF AMERICA NEWS Jim Johnston Memorial Blood Drive Millard West HOSA is sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, May 1st, 2015 from 8:00am to 2:00pm in Wildcat II. As a memorial to the years of service to Millard West, Health Occupations Students of America, and the American Red Cross, all donations will be made in memory of Mr. J. In order to make this even more special, we are hoping to have the largest drive in Millard West history. Our goal is 200 units of whole blood. If you would like to donate, please contact Mr. Nate Seggerman to set up an appointment via email at naseggerman@mpsomaha.org. Slots are limited and will fill quickly, so don't delay! In order to donate blood you must: Be 17 years old (16 with completed parental permission form) Be in good general health Pass the comprehensive health/history screening Weigh 110 pounds. If female there is a sliding scale according to height 5’6/110; 5’5/115; 5’4/120lbs, etc. Congratulations to the following HOSA team members who competed at the State Conference on March 23 & 24: Medical Terminology Laurel Heskett—3rd Allie Kallman—1st
Forensic Medicine Morgan Penry and Megan Collins—2nd Health Career Display Krishti Sabloak and Saisha Adhikari—1st
Human Growth and Development Morgan Penry—2nd
Biomedical Debate Rohan Kandel, Garret Konte and Logan Tuehl—1st
Medical Law & Ethics Alex Hruby and Allie Kallman tied for 2nd place
Creative Problem Solving Rohan Kandel, Morgan Penry, Logan Tuehl, Garret Konte—3rd Alex Hruby, Richika Khot, Thwisha Sabloak and Allie Kallman—2nd
Nutrition Megan Collins—2nd Katie Fichter—1st CPR/First Aid Thwisha Sabloak and Alex Hruby—2nd Allie Kallman and Ruchika Khot—1st
Community Emergency Response Team Skills Maggie Hutson and Krishti Sabloak—1st
Medical Photography Grace Kelley—3rd
Emergency Medical Technician Kristina Riemer and Dylan Dingbaum—1st
Prepared Speaking Emily Bremers—1st Dylan Dingbaum was also elected as the 2015-2016 HOSA State Secretary Krishti Sabloak was one of only 2 students state-wide to receive the Barbara James Service Award. Allie Kallman was r ecognized as an outstanding HOSA member . Allie Kallman, Alex Hruby, Thwisha Sabloak and Ruchika Knot took 1st place in the HOSA Bowl. This is the second year in a row that Millard West has brought back the Jim Johnston Memorial Traveling HOSA Bowl Trophy. 17 National qualifiers in 19 events….Great Job!!
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MILLARD WEST LIBRARY Our many voracious readers will be happy to see hundreds of new books on our shelves. It never ceases to amaze the staff that so many of our kids just love to read! Technology plays a huge part in education today. Every Fall we encourage students to invest in a personal flash drive. Most of us have learned the hard way that we really do need to save twice.
Library Hours Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Friday: 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. TESTING CENTER This center is for students who have missed a test or other homework and need to make it up. The student needs to make arrangements with the teacher prior to report to the Testing Center to make up the work. Testing Center Hours Monday 7:30 - 8:45 a.m.—Lecture Hall Tuesday 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.—Room 100B Thursday 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.—Room 100B STUDY CENTER HOURS - LOCATED IN THE LIBRARY Staff members are available to assist students in the following subject areas during our after school Study Center on Tuesday and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. beginning on Tuesday, August 20th.
Tuesday - 3:30-5:30 p.m. English, Math, Spanish & Social Studies teachers will be available to assist students in the Info Center Science teachers will be available in Room 264 to assist students Thursday - 3:30-5:30 p.m. Math & Spanish teachers will be available to assist students in the Library MATH AND SPANISH TUTORS IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE Student tutors will be available in the Guidance Office on Wednesdays from 3:15—4:15 p.m. to help students who are struggling in Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II, College Prep Math and Precalc. Spanish tutors available for Spanish I and II. Please report to the Guidance Office immediately after school if you would like to receive help from another student in one of these areas.
SCRATCHIN POST For all your apparel needs, come visit us at the Scratchin Post. We are located in the Millard West commons area. The Scratchin Post is operated by Millard West DECA. Monday Store Hours 7:50 - 8:45 a.m. 12:07 - 1:53 p.m.
Tuesday - Friday Store Hours 7:10 - 8:00 a.m. 11:34 - 1:37 p.m. 11
MORNING BUILDING ACCESS Millard West students are able to enter the main entrance beginning at 6:15 a.m. The main East entrance will be the only way to enter the building before 7:15 a.m. The entrance on the West side will be open for student entry at 7:15 a.m. Tables and chairs are available in the commons area before school for students to study or eat breakfast purchased in either the Cat’s Den or cafeteria. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR E-MAIL Parents and Guardians Millard West communicates primarily via e-mail. We do not want you to miss any information we are sending out to you. If your e-mail has changed, please e-mail: kgfusselman@mpsomaha.org or call the Guidance Office at 402-715-6015. STUDENT PARKING This is a reminder that Millard West offers campus parking for a yearly fee of $35. For this fee students are issued a parking decal and can park in student parking areas on campus. The student must provide a parking registration form signed by a parent and the student. Only the vehicle with a valid parking decal can use student parking areas. Students with a valid parking decal are free to drive another vehicle to school, but this vehicle must be registered in the attendance office on a daily basis. Students can purchase a second decal for $5. Purchasing a parking decal does not guarantee a parking space in the school parking lot. Please feel free to contact Stacy Longacre at 402-715-6006 if you have any questions regarding parking procedures. Money generated by the sale of parking decals is used to provide an outside security person to maintain the safety of student and staff vehicles. Millard West has a very low rate of damage or theft in student parking areas and the outside security plays a large role in this. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Every term, the students in the Oral Communications classes (Speech, Debate and Forensics) go through a Mock Job Interview. For this project, we need anywhere between 2530 community members to come in and interview the students. If interested, please contact Jennifer Jerome at jmjerome@mpsomaha.org DONATE YOUR OLD LAPTOP, TABLET, ANDROID OR APPLE DEVICE Do you have an old laptop tablet or android or apple device lying around that you no longer? Consider donating it to our computer science classes. They are in need of old laptops and other devices (do not need to be in working order) for a computer rebuilding project. You can remove the hard-drive before donating if you would like. Please bring them to the Administration Office to donate. Thank you! SCHOOL LUNCH ACCOUNTS
Students putting money on accounts can do so from 6:30-10:00 a.m. daily. No money can be put on accounts during lunch periods. Lunch Prices High School Breakfast High School Lunch Extra Milk
$1.80 (includes milk) $2.95 & $3.25 (includes milk) $ .45
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ATTENDANCE OFFICE INFORMATION CLIP AND SAVE
Attendance 402-715-6010 (Use this number to report absences, call students in late, appointments, or phone messages) Guidance & Pupil Services 402-715-6015 Activities 402-715-6025 Millard West Main Number 402-715-6000 DAILY ATTENDANCE & TARDIES Parents and students are reminded that classes begin at 8:45 a.m. each Monday morning and at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday through Friday during the year. Students are recommended to follow a morning routine that allows them to arrive at school at least 15 minutes before class begins. This arrival time allows adequate time to socialize, organize school materials, and report to class a few minutes early. On a daily basis, many of our late students enter the building from 1 to 10 minutes late. Students leaving the house 15 to 20 minutes earlier can easily eliminate this problem. Students send a positive message to their teachers and don’t miss valuable learning time when present in class on time each day. Thank you to those students who are on time for class every day. This is one of those seemingly little things in life that can make a big difference. REPORTING ABSENCES If a student is absent from school, a parent/guardian should call the Attendance Office at 402-715-6010 or 402-715-6011 the same day to report the absence. Parents/guardians are expected to call each day the student is absent from school unless other arrangements have been made with the Attendance Office. A phone call will be adequate notice of the student’s absence from school. Handwritten notes will not be accepted by the Attendance Office to report an absence.
A SPECIAL NOTE FROM THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE Being responsible for tracking the attendance of over 2400 students daily is a huge job. As a result, the Millard West Attendance Office is an extremely busy place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The attendance secretaries have a wide variety of responsibilities during the school day and each works very hard to serve the Millard West community. Incoming phone calls to the Attendance Office are numerous during the school day. We fully understand the need for parents to contact the Attendance Office to communicate about students needing to leave school for medical appointments, family emergencies, or other appointments. Coordinating these phone calls and providing necessary passes to students consumes an extensive amount of staff time. Please reserve your phone calls to necessary appointments and other Attendance Office business. Much too frequently our phone lines and staff time are tied up with calls requesting students to be dismissed to leave campus for lunch or to be dismissed from attendance at study hall. Millard School Board Policy states that students in grades 9 through 11 are expected to be in school all day. This group of students does not have open campus privileges and can’t be dismissed for lunch or study hall. We are asking you as parents not to make these type of calls. They consume valuable time of our Attendance Office staff. Thank you for your help with this matter. Your students will be seniors before you know it and will have earned the privilege of open campus. 13
TARDY RULES A student will be assigned to Tuesday/Thursday school when late to a class or Quality Time 6 times. Additional tardiness will result in disciplinary action including but not limited to Tuesday/Thursday School, suspension, removal from class with a grade of 5. Students arriving more than 20 minutes late for class will be recorded as excessively tardy (ET) and subject to disciplinary action. CELL PHONES/PERSONAL TECHNOLOGY DEVICES Student use of cell phones/personal technology devices is permitted during passing periods and in the cafeteria during lunch. Students will not be permitted to use cell phones/ technology devices in school classrooms for non-educational purposes (texting, taking pictures, accessing Facebook, playing games, etc.). A classroom teacher may permit use of cell phones/devices during class/quality time for instructional purposes only.
Any student use of a cell phone/technology device which disrupts a classroom can be cause for teacher confiscation of the item. The confiscated phone/device may be either returned by the teacher or given to a school administrator at the end of the class period. Failure to give the phone/device to any staff member upon request will be considered insubordination resulting in disciplinary action. Multiple infractions of classroom disruption involving a cell phone/device will result in escalated consequences. STUDENT HANDBOOK During the first week of the new school year all students were issued a copy of the 2014-2015 Millard West Student Handbook. The handbook includes information specific to Millard West along with the Millard Public Schools Standards for Student Conduct. The Standards for Student Conduct apply to all Millard Public School students. Parents are urged to review the student handbook with students. It is important for both parents and students to know the contents of the Code of Conduct. Please take the time to read through and discuss this document with your student(s). DRESS CODE It is important for students and parents to be aware of Millard West dress restrictions. Tanktops (without t-shirt underneath), halter tops, spaghetti strap tops, mesh clothing, and other such revealing clothing is not acceptable for school. As a simple reference, shirts or blouses worn to school must completely cover the back and stomach of the student. Any garment should also have sleeves completely covering both shoulders. Excessively short skirts and shorts are not permitted to be worn in the school building. T-shirt manufacturers continue to develop clothing inappropriate for the school setting. Noted below are examples of T-shirt messages, statements, illustrations, etc., not acceptable to be worn at Millard West. Vulgar or offensive messages. Sexually explicit or sexual innuendo (inferences). Demeaning or derogatory statements related to individuals or groups of persons (racial, ethnic,sexual orientation, etc). Promotion of drugs, tobacco, alcohol. Promotion of violence, weapons, aggression, etc. We know that parents and students will demonstrate good judgment while shopping for school clothes. The Millard West student body is expected to enter the school building each day “dressed to learn”. Please expect students to be confronted by a staff member if their dress is judged to be inappropriate. Millard West is a place of learning and appropriate school dress does make a positive difference.
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MUSIC DEPT NOTES The Wildcat Bands will continue their active per for mance season in Apr il. The Wind Ensemble and student solos and ensembles will perform at the NSAA District Music Contest taking place between Wednesday, April 22 and Saturday, April 25. The Spring Bands Concert, featuring all three concert bands, will be Thursday, April 30 at 7:00pm in the Auditorium. The 2015 Marching Season gets underway in April with Colorguard Tryouts from Wednesday, April 15 through Friday, April 17. All sessions will take place after school in Wildcat II. The Drumline is having open rehearsals on Monday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 in the Band Room. Anyone interested in trying out in May is encouraged to attend. The Band program is excited to announce Chick-Fil-A's first fundraiser night taking place Tuesday, April 7. Mention the Wildcat Bands for any order at their West Center Rd. location from 5:00 to 7:00 and a portion of the sale will get donated directly to the band. The Pizza Hut Fundraising nights continue on Friday, April 24 as well. Mention the Bands from 4:00 to 8:00 at any of the following three locations and 20% of the sale goes directly to the band: 168th & Q, 180th & Pacific, and Q St. and Millard Ave. Lastly, the program's biggest fundraiser - working a concession booth at the College World Series - is underway. Signups for working has been emailed out through the Band Boosters. Part of the requirements to work at the event include working at Creighton games, and there are still open spots that need to be filled the evenings of Tuesday, April 14 and Friday, May 15. Please sign up via the instructions emailed out if you are available. Thanks for your continued support of Wildcat Bands!
Millard West Show Choirs ar e wr apping up their season this month. Come check out all 3 award winning show choirs: Swing Cats, Uptown Girls & West in the Groove on Friday April 10th for "That Show Choir Show". Shows are at 6:30 & 8:15 pm. Tickets will be available for purchase online at www.showtix4u.com beginning at 6:00 pm April 2. You can also head down to the Holland Performing Arts Center on Sunday, April 19th for the "Metro Show Choir Showcase" featuring 7 wonderful show choirs from the Omaha area, including West in the Groove. Tickets are $5 through the Omaha Performing Arts. Performances begin at 2:00 pm with WIG is set to close the show, performing at4:30 pm. Audition information for the 2015-16 show choirs will be held the first week of May, with audition clinics the week prior. Information packets regarding all necessary audition details will be available beginning Monday, April 13th. In addition to Singer/Dancers, we will be holding auditions for our stellar show bands, including: keyboardists, piano accompanists, lead electric guitarists, rhythm guitarists, electric bassists, trap set players, auxiliary percussionists, brass players (trumpets, trombones, French horn/mellophone) & saxophonists. Check the show choir website for more information: www.millardwestshowchoirs.com
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2015 Diploma Path Applications A world-class school district facilitates student goal-setting. High school students in the Millard Public Schools choose a diploma path to pursue during their high school years. In addition to the Regular Diploma, students may choose from two categories of diplomas, either the Liberal Arts path or the Specialty path. The Liberal Arts path addresses the needs of students who plan to earn a degree after graduation from high school. The Specialty path focuses on those students who plan to specialize in a particular career field or for those seeking a degree in that particular career field. Both paths include incentive categories by which students are able to select a more rigorous diploma by taking more classes and achieving a higher grade point average (GPA). Incentive categories are labeled “Commended” and “Distinguished.” Seniors may access the requirements for a diploma path and a diploma path application by going to their Naviance account and clicking on document library. Completed applications are due back to the Guidance Office by Friday, April 10. Students will also find the requirements for the diploma paths listed in the 2014 – 2015 High School Curriculum Handbook (pgs. 129 -137) or on the Millard West website. Click diploma paths under Academics for more information to assist you with completing your application.
Upcoming Omaha National College Fair What:
National College Fair
When: Saturday April 18, 2015 Time:
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: CenturyLink Center Omaha, 455 North 10th Street, Omaha
Please mark your calendar and plan to attend Omaha’s First National College Fair sponsored by the National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC). National College Fairs welcome colleges from across the United States, so this is a great event to attend as you explore a broad range of colleges and establish contacts with admission counselors from schools you may be interested in. The fair is free and open to the public. Visit www.gotomyncf.com for more information, including a list of participating colleges and an online registration form.
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College & Career Summer Opportunities Looking for a summer opportunity to get a jump start on future plans? Check out the summer opportunities many local colleges offer. There are various summer camps, workshops and classes available to teens. A summer camp can provide in-depth, hands-on experiences as well as focus on a potential career path. Taking college courses can shorten the time it takes to earn a college degree and perhaps save money on the cost of college. High school students who perform well in college courses make attractive admissions candidates because they demonstrate that they can handle the rigors and expectations of college-level work. Metro Community College offers CollegeNow! to high school students 16 years of age and older. Resident Nebraska high school students receive half-price tuition each quarter through the summer quarter of their graduation year. Summer classes begin June 5. NextStep is a program designed by Creighton University for academically motivated high school juniors and seniors in good standing. Next Step is a great way to get a feel for college life, explore academic opportunities and interact with accomplished faculty. Students are eligible to enroll in the Next Step Program with reduced tuition the summer AFTER their sophomore year through their senior year of high school. Graduating seniors are NOT eligible for the discounted tuition rate the summer after their senior year. Check out UNO summer camps at www.unomaha.edu/camps. There will be a jazz camp for enthusiastic instrumental students and vocal students to learn more about jazz theory, improvisation and performance. A “techademy� with workshops on bioinformatics, IT innovation and digital music synthesis is planned. UNO also has math and science camps plus athletic camps. Engineering, Outdoor Nebraska, Filmmaking, Weather & Climate Science, Education, Digital Arts, Veterinary Science - these are just a few of the options available to students at the 2015 BIG RED ACADEMIC CAMPS to be held during the week of June 7-12, 2015. These career exploration camps, for youth entering grades 10-12, are a chance to explore the UNL campus, meet people from across the country, spend time investigating an interest or potential career and have lots of fun. Search bigredcamps.unl.edu for more information.
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GUIDANCE NEWS Students planning to attend four year colleges and universities should take a college entrance exam a minimum of three times during their junior/senior year of high school. Students should also research their possible post-secondary institutions in order to review admission testing requirements. Please contact the Millard West Guidance Department if you have questions.
2014-2015 ACT Test Dates Students may register by going to the following website: www.actstudent.org
Test Date
Registration Deadline
(Late Fee Required)
September 13, 2014
8-Aug-14
August 9–22, 2014
October 25, 2014
19-Sep-14
September 20–October 3, 2014
December 13, 2014
7-Nov-14
November 8–21, 2014
February 7, 2015
9-Jan-15
January 10–16, 2015
April 18, 2015
13-Mar-15
March 14–27, 2015
June 13, 2015
8-May-15
May 9–22, 2015
2014-2015 SAT Test Dates Students may register by going to the following website: ww.collegeboard.com/students/testing
Test Date
Registration Deadline
Late Registration Closes
October 11, 2014
September 12, 2014
September 30-2014
November 8, 2014
October 9, 2014
October 28, 2014
December 6, 2014
November 6, 2014
November 24, 2014
January 24, 2015
December 29, 2014
January 13, 2015
March 14, 2015
February 13, 2015
March 3, 2015
May 2, 2015
April 6, 2015
April 21, 2015
June 6, 2015
May 8, 2015
May 27, 2015
Additional fees apply if you register late or make changes to your test type, center or date after registering.
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WILDCAT ACTIVITIES & ATHLETIC NEWS To view up-to-date athletic schedules go to: http://www.mhsaaconference.org/g5-bin/client.cgi?G5genie=72&school_id=13 ATHLETICS FOR THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR All students and parents are reminded that in order to participate in interscholastic NSAA athletics & activities, all students must do the following: 1. Pass a minimum of 20 credits during the previous two semesters. West students must be enrolled in a minimum of two classes in each nine week term. We strongly recommend a minimum of three courses and encourage students to register for four classes each nine weeks. 2. Have a physical exam by a licensed physician after May 1, 2014 and have the required forms completed.
3. Complete the student Participation/required forms, complete the Emergency Card, plus the Transportation Form. 4.
Millard Public Schools has an annual non refundable participation fee of $60.00 for each student participating in school sponsored athletic activities as well as show choir, dance team, cheerleading and lacrosse. All students participating who have paid the $60.00 fee receive the Millard West student athletic admission pass.
All forms are available in the office or on the MWHS website under Athletic Eligibility Forms. PLEASE! Don’t put off getting your physical or completing and turning in the necessary forms. Get them turned in well ahead of the first scheduled practice. THANK YOU TO PARENTS, FANS AND COMMUNITY! The West High athletic staff would like to thank all of our parents, students, fans and the Millard West community for their enthusiastic support of our athletic and activities programs during the 2014-15 school year. Your support in attending, participating and following our programs is appreciated. How can you support Millard West Athletics and Activities? It’s easy! Here’s how:
Encourage your student/parent and friends to be involved in sports or organizations by participating or attending West High activities. High school sports and fine arts performances are the BEST ENTERTAINMENT VALUE around! Not only does your attendance provide financial support, but it shows our students that we care about and are interested in their lives and the things that matter to them.
Encourage your student to purchase an activity ticket. It is $40.00 and allows the student to gain admission to any home athletic event at which admission is charged, without additional charge. It also allows them admission at student prices to all Metro Conference events.
2014-2015 Admission prices are as follows: Varsity Football and Basketball Adults = $6.00 Students = $4.00 All Other Varsity Sports Adults = $5.00 Students = $3.00 Non Varsity Events Adults = $3.00 Students = $1.00 Join the Millard West Athletic Booster Club. Help this organization support our athletes and coaches with parents’ nights, banquets and fundraisers to help us provide in areas where revenues match needs. See attached forms for more information on how to join. 19
SPRING SPORTS INFORMATION
SPRING SPORTS COACHES INFO. Boys Track—Max Kurz Girls Track - Seth Turman Baseball—Frank Ryan Girls Tennis—M. J. Robertson Boys Golf—Eric Little Girls Soccer—Jacque Tevis-Butler Boys Soccer—Ron Beernink Boys Lacrosse– Kurt Carlson
EMAIL ADDRESSES mkurz@mpsomaha.org sbturman@mpsomaha.org fryan@mpsomaha.org mjrobertson@mpsomaha.org emlittle@mpsomaha.org jtevis@mpsomaha.org rbeerrnink@mpsomaha.org info@millardwestlax.com
NCPA Academic All-State Award (National Chiropractic Physicians Association in conjunction with the NSAA) Following Students have been awarded the Winter NCPA Academic All-State Award: Varsity player or organizational leader who has played a significant role on the team. 93% or 3.7 on a 4.0-point scale. Wrestling—Alexander Dukart Girls Basketball—Kaci German Boys Basketball—Austin Hall, Ben Kositzke Speech—Abbie Perry Debate—Ruchika Khot
2015 SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION Click here to see the 2015 Summer Camp Flyers Camps offered: Boys and Girls Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
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2015-16 School Calendar *Middle and high school calendars vary and are available at <www.mpsomaha.org> AUGUST M T W 3 4 5 10 11 12 17 18 19 24 25 26 31
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Th 6 13 20 27
SEPTEMBER M T W Th 1 2 3 7 8 9 10 14 15 16 17 21 22 23 24 28 29 30
F 7 14 21 28
21
F 4 11 18 25
OCTOBER 9-10 M T W Th F 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30 NOVEMBER M T W Th 2 3 4 5 9 10 11 12 16 17 18 19 23 24 25 26 30
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F 6 13 20 27
Aug. 10
First Day for Students
Sept. 7
No School - Labor Day
Oct. 13
End of First Quarter
Oct. 14-16
No School - Conferences/Work Day/Professional Development
Nov. 26-27
No School - Thanksgiving Break
FEBRUARY M T W Th 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 11 15 16 17 18 22 23 24 25 29
Dec. 18
First Semester Ends
Jan. 4
Second Semester Begins
Jan. 18
No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
MARCH M T W 1 2 7 8 9 14 15 16 21 22 23 28 29 30
Feb. 11-12
No School - Conferences/Professional Development
APRIL 4 11 18 25
Feb. 15
No School - Presidents' Day
Mar. 11
End of Third Quarter
Mar. 14-18
Spring Break
May 6
Half-Day for Middle Schools (5th Grade Orientation)
May 26
Last Day of School (half-day)
May 28
Graduation
This calendar includes four days of school that
5 12 19 26
MAY M T 2 3 9 10 16 17 23 24 30 31
18
F 5 12 19 26
9-9
Th 3 10 17 24 31
F 4 11 18 25
21
6 13 20 27
7 14 21 28
1 8 15 22 29
15
W 4 11 18 25
Th 5 12 19 26
F 6 13 20 27
JUNE M T W 1 6 7 8 13 14 15 20 21 22 27 28 29
Th 2 9 16 23 30
F 3 10 17 24
may be used in case of inclement weather. If fewer
DECEMBER M T W Th 1 2 3 7 8 9 10 14 15 16 17 21 22 23 24 28 29 30 31
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F 4 11 18 25
(or more) days are used, the last day of school will be adjusted accordingly. Quarter Dates/Student Days Oct. 13
46 days
Dec. 18
43 days
Mar. 11
46 days
May 26
JANUARY M T W Th 4 11 18 25
5 6 7 12 13 14 19 20 21 26 27 28
19
F 1 8 15 22 29
Total
45 days 180 days
89
0
91
JULY M T W Th
No School for Students Make-up snow days
Board Approved 1-6-2014 Board Amended 2-16-2015
4 5 6 7 11 12 13 14 18 19 20 21 25 26 27 28
0
F 1 8 15 22 29
Join Us! 3rd Annual
Summer Activities Fair Tuesday, April 7, 2015 5:00-7:00 p.m. MILLARD SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL 14905 Q Street, Omaha, NE 68137
This FREE Summer Activities Fair is an opportunity to learn about programs, activities, and resources that are available for elementary, middle school, & high school kids in the Omaha Metropolitan Area. Ask questions, explore programs, and have some fun with many interactive tables! Come learn more about what your family can do this summer!
Ideas For All Ages Fun!
Food! Prizes! Crafts!
Presented by the Millard Elementary School Counselors
Saturday, April, 11, 2015
4.11.15
Tickets available at the door.
MILLARD WEST THEATRE PRESENTS
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April 30 4 May 1 7 May 2 7 May 3 2 TICKETS $8
ANGRY
MWHS BLACK BOX
JURORS by Reginald Rose adaptation Sherman L. Sergel
Donate Blood In Memory of Jim Johnston GoGiveRed was formed to preserve the legacy of former Millard West High School teacher and athletic trainer, Jim Johnston, who was tragically killed on his bicycle March 13, 2014. Red – the color of energy, passion and action exemplifies Jim’s life and spirit. He unselfishly gave his time and expertise to blood drives, the cycling community, his students and family. Join us to celebrate his dedication to student wellness on and off the field, his passion for teaching, and his kind, caring and humorous approach to education and athletics.
Go Give Red Blood Drive At Millard West High School Friday, May 1 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. For an appointment, please visit www.redcrossblood.org & search sponsor code GoGiveRed Or call 1-800-RED CROSS. Students may also reserve a spot with Mr. Seggerman or any HOSA member at school.
redcrossblood.org | 1-800-RED CROSS | 1-800-733-2767 © 2014 The American National Red Cross
Parents of Millard West Presents Presents::
It’s Getting Closer! Decorations: We still need help with the final touches. Lots of cutting and painting left to do. Meet at MW East Hall @ 7 pm on April 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 22, 23rd Cookie Donations: Looking for parents willing to make 24—48 cookies. Any flavor. They can be dropped off Saturday, April 25 in the café between 8 am—2 pm. Contact us if you can help. mwpostprom@gmail.com Raffle Basket Compilation: Need parents willing to help put raffle baskets together and mark prizes. Meeting on Saturday, April 11th at 12:30 for details email mwpostprom@gmail.com Mouse Ear Making!: Need parents to help make mouse ear rice krispie treats. Meeting on Saturday, April 18th at 12:30 for details email mwpostprom@gmail.com TICKET SALES & TEXAS HOLD ‘EM TOURNAMENT SIGN UP FOR STUDENTS: April 20th—24th during lunch in commons. Post Prom Ticket Presale: $15.00 each or $20.00 with a t-shirt. All presale tickets will go in a drawing for a ROCKFEST party package! This is a “lock in” event. Students will not be able to leave once entering Post Prom’s short 4 hour event. If you need an exception for your child, please contact Chris Newhouse no later than 24 hour prior to the prom at 402-916– 4500. Texas Hold ‘em entry is free with ticket to Post Prom. Cash prizes will be awarded for top 3 players. We are still looking for Texas Hold em’ dealers!!!. SET UP: Friday, April 24th at 3:30—11:00 pm and Saturday, April 25th at 8 am—2 pm. We need as many hands as possible. Any time you can give would be appreciated. 9th—12 grade parents/grandparents welcome to help!! Event Volunteers: We STILL need 150 volunteers! If you have not signed up to help please visit www.millardwestpostprom.com and click on volunteer sign up. Cash or Prize Donation: Please make your donation today if you have not already. This year it’s even more important because the economy has impacted donor gifts from companies and businesses. Looking for cash donations, gift cards, gift certificates or gift items for prizes. Please send to the Millard West front office addressed to Post Prom. Questions? Contact Kim Gagne, Post Prom Chair mwpostprom@gmail.com or 402-850-0989