Millard West News 5710 So. 176th Ave. Omaha, NE 68135 402-715-6000 402-715-6060 fax http://mps.mwhs.schoolfusion.us/ January 2015 Year 20, Issue 6
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: MPS Mobile App ............................................ 2 District Transfer Information ........................ 2 Jan/Feb Calendar .......................................... 3 Advisement Conference Schedule ................ 4 Testing Schedule Jan. 21-22 .......................... 5 AP Info Night ................................................. 7
Dual Enrollment Info ..................................... 14-15 Activities & Athletics News ........................... 18-20 Flyers in this issue: Nike Apparel Order Forms ............................ 21-22 Post Prom...................................................... 23 Booster Club.................................................. 24-25 Car Decals Oder Form ................................... 26-27
THIRD SEMESTER PROGRESS CHECKS & GRADES Progress Check Progress Check Semester Ends
Wednesday, Jan. 28th Monday, Feb. 23rd Friday, March 3
The window for Within District Transfer for the 2015/2016 school year closes February 15th, 2015. The following schools will be closed to Within District Transfers for the 2015/2016 school year: Reagan, Reeder, Upchurch, Wheeler, Beadle, Russell (7th & 8th Grade),
Progress Grades may be viewed on the Parent Portal. An email will be sent out when Progress grades are posted to the Parent Portal. 2nd Semester Final Grades will be mailed the week of January 5, 2015.
FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE: With flu season upon us there are some things that can be done to help reduce the chance of getting/ spreading this disease.
Stay home when you are sick. If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick.
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue away after use and wash your hands. If a tissue is not available, cover your mouth and nose with your sleeve, not your hand.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs spread this way.
Clean and disinfect surfaces or objects. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill.
*Information from CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) 2
COMING SOON…. THE MPS MOBILE APP Ever wished the school calendar could just fit into your pocket? Thought how nice it would be to check the lunch menu for the next day while you are in the grocery store the night before? Millard Public Schools has a New Year’s resolution to bring you this and a whole lot more. Very soon the new MPS Mobile App will pop up in the Google Play and iTunes stores. The app is free to all and packed with valuable information such as an up-to-date calendar of school events and the daily breakfast and lunch menus. It gets better. Parents and guardians will receive log in and password information so they can follow their children’s class schedules, grades and even library books. Middle and high school students will also receive log ins and passwords so they can easily keep up with their grades and all the school events. Look for Millard Public Schools in the Google Play and iTunes stores in January!
THIRD SEMESTER Our third semester will begin on Monday, January 5. Students should print their schedules from the Student Portal. Individual student schedules may have changed for 3rd and 4th semesters.
JANUARY /FEBUARY UPCOMING EVENTS Mon., Jan. 5 ............ School Resumes Wed., Jan. 14 .......... AP Information Night 7 p.m. Mon., Jan. 19 .......... No School for Students Wed., Jan. 21 .......... 10th gr- AWA 8-9:45am 11th gr - NeSA Writing or ACT Meeting 8-9:45 12th gr-Senior Meeting 9:00 am Classes for all grades begin at 10:00am Thurs., Jan. 22 ........ 10th gr—AWA— 8-9:45am 11th gr—NeSA Writing or ACT Meeting 8-9:45 Classes for all grades begin at 10:00am Wed., Feb. 11.......... Advisement Conf— 4:30-8pm Thurs., Feb. 12 ........ NO SCHOOL Advisement Conf -1:00-8:00pm Fri., Feb. 13 ............ NO SCHOOL Mon., Feb. 16.......... NO SCHOOL Thurs., Feb. 26 ........ Incoming 9th Grade Night Registration- 6:30-7:30pm Families are invited to attend an Activity Fair after their conference is completed.
Safe Schools Hotline Break the Code of Silence! Share information about: Weapons Threats Drugs Bullying Vandalism Harassment Gangs Theft Potential Suicides Other Safety Issues
QT ASSIGNMENT FOR INCOMING FRESHMAN STUDENTS Would your children like to be in the same Quality Time or do they want their own homeroom? If you have an active student at Millard West, we can add the incoming 9th grade student to the older siblings QT. Families should discuss this opportunity and make a decision prior to January 16, 2015. Please email: mjrooney@mpsomaha.org or call 402-715-6014 to place either request. Unfortunately, we are not able to take QT requests without a sibling at West. Thank you! COATS FOR COKES Sponsored by NHS National Honors Society will be collecting winter hats, gloves, scarves, coats, and snow pants January 12th- January 16th. You can send your donation with your student to drop off in the bins set up in the commons at school. If you bring any of these items to the girls or boys varsity basketball games on Thursday, January 15th you will receive a can of Coke, Diet Coke or Sprite for your donation. Thank you for your consideration! MR. MILLARD WEST PAGEANT 2015 All senior boys are invited to audition to be a candidate for 2015 Mr Millard West. This annual pageant sponsored by National Honors Society helps to raise money for scholarships and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Auditions will be held January 12th16th before and after school in the Lecture Hall. For more information or to sign up for an audition time, stop by Room 161 and see Mrs. Ehrke. This year’s Mr. Millard West Pageant will be held on Friday, April 17th @ 7pm. TEAM EVAN & TEAM JACK The Benching Pediatric Brain Cancer with Team Evan and Team Jack in memory of Rhonda and Evan Sharp will take place at the Varsity basketball game on Saturday, January 17, Millard West vs. Westside. Join us for dinner, a silent auction, and raffle prizes between the boys and girls varsity basketball games! Tickets will be available for the Halftime Shootout Contest at the game. Shirts and wristbands are available now in the Scratchin Post.
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ADVISEMENT 2015-2016 Advisement for the 2015-2016 school year is fast approaching for current students in grades 9, 10, 11 and incoming 9th grade students. A letter will be sent home informing parents of the time and date of their appointment. An Advisor-Advisee Parent/ Guardian conference is required to finalize the student registration process. We look forward to the opportunity to discuss your son’s and/or daughter’s academic plan for the 2015-2016 school year. Your cooperation, participation, and interest are greatly appreciated.
The Advisement schedule is: Wednesday, February 11 (regular school day) 4:30-8:00 pm for current students in grades 9, 10, 11 Thursday, February 12 (no school for students) 1-4:00 pm for current students in grades 9, 10, 11 Thursday, February 26(regular school day) 6:30-7:30 pm Incoming 9th grade Advisement Conferences Families are invited to attend the Activity Fair after conferences in Wildcat I. Please note: If you currently have a 9, 10, or 11th grade student attending Millard West and have an 8th grader who will be coming to Millard West in the fall and would like both of your children to be in the same Quality Time, please contact us at 402-715-6014 prior to January 16th to make this request. Thank you.
Special Note to All Millard West Families From: Greg Tiemann, Principal As parents and students make course selections during registration/advisement, please know that the class schedule at the beginning of the school year is based upon this process. The registration process for your student needs to be thoughtfully done and accepted as final. Because of staffing and space, the school will need to hold to its practice of not allowing changes in a student’s schedule for the upcoming year. Parents, students and the school must consider the spring registration process as being one of a near contractual agreement. Therefore, class schedules are not subject to change in terms of courses selected or class periods scheduled. Work schedules, jobs, open campus privileges, or before and after school responsibilities must be worked around the class schedule provided at the beginning of the year. Changing schedules for things such as transportation, work schedules, or to move a class to another period or to a different teacher causes unbalanced class loads for both other students and teaching staff. Changes will only be made if one of the following conditions exists: health problems, computer error, misplacement, failing prerequisites, or incomplete graduation requirements. Thank you for your assistance and understanding of the constraints the school is under.
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TESTING SCHEDULE Wednesday, January 21 9th Grade
Arrive at school before 10:00 a.m. No testing. Class begins at 10:00 a.m.
10th Grade
Analytical Writing Assessment—Report to school and assigned room before 8:00 a.m. Testing until 9:45 a.m.. Class begins at 10:00 a.m.
11th Grade
State Writing Assessment—Students with last names A-Le report to assigned rooms before 8:00 a.m. Testing until 9:45 a.m. Students last name Li-Z report at 8:00 a.m. to the Auditorium for ACT Pre-registration. Class begins at 10:00 a.m.
12th Grade
Senior Meeting—Seniors will meet in the gym at 9:00 a.m. Class begins at 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, January 22 9th Grade
Arrive at school before 10:00 a.m. No testing. Class begins at 10:00 a.m.
10th Grade
Analytical Writing Assessment—Report to school and assigned rooms before 8 a.m. Testing until 9:45 a.m. Class begins at 10:00 a.m.
11th Grade
State Writing Assessment—Students with the last name Li-Z report to assigned rooms before 8:00 a.m. Testing until 9:45 a.m. Students with the last names A—Le report at 8:00 a.m. to the Auditorium for ACT Pre-registration. Class begins at 10:00 a.m.
12th Grade
Arrive at school before 10:00 a.m. No testing. Class begins at 10:00 a.m.
Bell Schedule For Wednesday & Thursday, January 21st & 23nd Block 1 Block 2
10:00-11:04 a.m. 11:12-12:52 p.m. Lunch A. 11:12-11:42 B. 11:30-12:00 C. 11:48-12:18 D. 12:06-12:36 E. 12:22-12:52
Block 3 Block 4
1:00-2:04 p.m. 2:12-3:15 p.m.
**LUNCH WILL BE SERVED DURING 2ND BLOCK**
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SENIOR INFORMATION Honors Night for Seniors Honor’s Night for Seniors is Thursday, May 7 at 7:00 p.m. Graduation Rehearsal Practice for Commencement will be on Monday, May 18 at 10:00 a.m. (during extended QT) at Millard West. Senior Banquet The Senior Banquet will be on Monday, May 18 in the Commons at Millard West. Last Day for Seniors The last day of school for seniors is a full day on Thursday, May 21.
PROM 2014 Prom will be held at the Century Link Center on Saturday, April 25, 2014. POST PROM The Post Prom party is hosted by parents to provide a safe, alcohol-free night of entertainment for our students following the formal Prom. Please see the attached flyer to see how you, as a parent, can be part of this event through your volunteer work and donations.
American Red Cross/HOSA Blood Drive January 23, 2015
Give Something That Means Something - BLOOD A Blood Donation is a gift that doesn't cost a thing, but gives hope to patients in need! We encourage all eligible students to donate blood. Students 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 Our goal is to collect 94 usable units. Please talk to your son/daughter about giving blood. If, for any reason, you would prefer your child to not give blood, please make that known to them so they do not register. If you have any questions or concerns about the blood drive, or if you would like to donate, please e-mail Nate Seggerman at naseggerman@mpsomaha.org 6
Do You Have A Parent Portal Account? The Parent Portal is an easy way for you to check your student’s attendance, homework, progress grades, final grades, transcripts, etc. If you do not have a parent portal account you can click here to apply: https://www.campus.mpsomaha.org/campus/ portal/millard.jsp Scan the completed form and e-mail it to ICParentContact@mpsomaha.org or send it to the address on the form. If you already have a Parent Portal Account but do not remember how to access it, please contact the help desk at 402-715-6290.
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.
MUSIC DEPT NOTES Millard West Show Choir kicks off their competition season in January. We will head to Ankeny Centennial High School (Ankeny, IA) on Jan. 10, University of Nebraska - Lincoln on Jan. 17, and we finish up January by hosting Singsation at MW on Saturday the 24th. Come out and show your support! We'd love to perform for you! The Wildcat Concert and Jazz Bands will continue preparing in January for future concerts and festivals, with the Wind Ensemble joining the 8th Grade Bands from Beadle and Russell for the annual Recruiting Concert. The event is Tuesday, January 20 at 7pm in the Auditorium. Informational meetings for future band parents will be held an hour earlier in the Commons at Millard West, so if your son or daughter is going to be a Wildcat next year, don't miss it! Millard West is forming a new extra - curricular activity called Winter Guard. If you enjoy dancing and performing, you should try spinning a flag! Auditions are open to all interested students and will be held on January 5th and 8th. No experience is necessary to try out for Winter Guard. For more information about the practice schedule, competitions, and this exciting opportunity, please stop by the band office or contact Coach Linsey at lmlisowyj@hotmail.com. On Friday, January 23, local Pizza Huts will be holding their monthly Fundraising Nights. Simply say you'd like to support Millard West Bands at the following locations and 20% of the sale will be donated: 168th and Q, 180th and Pacific, and Q St. and Millard Ave. Thanks for your continued support of Millard West Bands! 7
Advanced Placement And Dual Enrollment Information Night What: Information on Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment Programs When: Wednesday, January 14, 2015 from 7:00 – 8:30p.m. Where: Millard West Auditorium For Whom: Parents and Students interested in knowing more about these two important programs We will provide information about each Advanced Placement Course that is offered. Teachers from many of these classes will be present to share information about expectations, curriculum and testing. They will also be available to answer questions. We will give an overview of qualifications for enrollment and success in these important college bound courses. It is recommended that all four-year college-bound students enroll in at least one Advanced Placement Course. AP courses help students to be better prepared for college and might help a student to enter college having already earned college credits. We will also give information on AP testing: the benefits, the costs and the timelines. Information will also be provided about UNO’s Dual Enrollment program including benefits, costs and timelines. We encourage any interested parent and student to come to this information session to find out more about these worthwhile programs.
Four teams of Millard West students competed in the UNO CS Ed Week Computer Science Quiz Bowl and Programming Competition. In the CS Quiz Bowl a Millard West team including Kevin Dickerson, Katie Gerot, and Dylan Christiansen placed second and each won $50 Amazon gift cards. In the programming competition a Millard West team including Kyle Surowiec, Declan Johnson, and Preston McInelly won third and each won HP Chromebook computers. The event was sponsored by UNO and Google.
UNO’s College of Information Science and Technology hosted the NULLify’s Return of the H4ck competition on November 22nd. Of the ten teams from Gross, Skutt, Omaha North, Bellevue East, and one team of home-schooled kids, Millard West placed second, third, and fourth. The second place team members each won a kindle Fire HDX tablet, the third place team each won Sennheiser gaming headsets, and one member of the fourth place team won a gaming computer keyboard.
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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. The first session is Thursday, September 18th from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 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. 10
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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Dear Fellow Millard West High Parents, Throughout the year our principal receives funding requests from teachers to support student generated ideas and materials that would enhance their ability to provide our children the best education and experience possible. These requests are not funded by the Millard Public School System and frequently the idea is lost or the teacher funds it on their own. In 2009, this idea was inspired by an initiative that became reality through Mr. Kip Colony, who hosted a holocaust survivor, Ms. Livia Bitton Jackson, an author of a book he used in his class. The idea was a student’s, but without his courage and support, it would not have become a reality. Her visit touched every aspect of not only MWHS, but the local community as well, and was the impetus for this request. It was the realization that there is no money available for Mr. Tiemann to draw upon and the desire to reward our teachers and staff with a supporting discretionary fund, therefore the start of Generating Innovation for Teachers and Students (GIFTS) alias the Principal’s Fund four years ago. Last year, donations totaled $1,181, this is less than previous years. This year, Mr. Tiemann used the money to fund a history class field trip to the Durham Heritage Museum for the special 1960's exhibit and a business class taking a trip to Werner Enterprises to further their educational experience. Additionally, the fund provided the opportunity for West Friends club to be started that helps develop relationships between special needs students and their peers. The West Friends club has attended basketball games together, had a cook out among other activities. Funds also were allocated to purchase aquarium supplies for a science classroom as well as a deposit box for the accounting office. Teachers are always looking for materials and experiences to make learning memorable and engaging. It has been met with rave reviews by both the students and teachers. Not only do our students reap the benefits, but the teachers are also encouraged and motivated. Every year presents a new challenge as our school district is dedicated to helping our children be competitive in the 21st century and with it comes instructional needs and ideas to fulfill that goal. I am asking that as you write out your checks this year, you include one to Millard West High School for this fund. A $10 donation would be great but no amount is too small or too large and it is tax deductible (receipt will be provided). I will be accepting donations during registration. Look for the table labeled GIFTS in the common area. Your money is held by the school for use by the Principal. Thank you for any help you can give. If you have questions you may contact me at h_hutchison@hotmail.com. Sincerely, Heather C. N. Hutchison
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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 Alg. I, Geometry, and Alg. II. 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. 13
Dual Enrollment Opportunities Millard West 2014-2015 Students taking specified Advanced Placement Courses are given the opportunity to dual enroll for college credit as well as high school credit. Currently Millard Public Schools is working with the University of Nebraska at Omaha. UNO determines which of Millard’s courses align with their college curriculum and which of Millard’s teachers qualify as adjunct professors. Only those courses and teachers approved by UNO offer the option of dual enrollment credit. Students must have a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or greater in order to qualify for dual enrollment credit. Students must also sign up for dual enrollment credit while enrolled in the corresponding Millard course. Students will not be allowed to retroactively pay for dual enrollment credit. Enrollment requirements are set by UNO and may be changed by them prior to any registration period. Students will earn credit from UNO and will need to have a transcript from UNO sent to the university they plan on attending. As with all transfer credit, the attending universities decide if and how they accept the transfer credit from UNO. It is recommended that students call the attending college and ask about the acceptance of the specific transfer credit before enrolling in the dual enrollment course. If a student is enrolling in a science or math program, the attending university may not accept dual enrollment credit in science and math. Most dual enrollment credits will transfer as general required courses rather than as majorspecific course work. Students should call the admission’s office at the university they are planning on attending to check for specific information on transfer credit acceptance. All Advanced Placement Courses offer Advanced Placement Testing through the College Board each spring. All students enrolled in AP courses are expected to take the corresponding AP exams. Students may qualify for college credit depending on the grade they earn on the exam(s) and the university they are attending. A list of Advanced Placement credits granted by all colleges/universities is available at: http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/apcreditpolicy/index.jsp UNO’s Enrollment Process A UNO representative will visit the dual enrollment courses two weeks prior to the registration deadline. Students are then to turn in their registrations to the Millard West Administration Office within the two week window. The cost for each course, each semester will be $250 whether it is for a three-credit, four-credit, or five-credit class. Millard West will send the registrations to UNO. Each parent/student will receive a bill from the University and will pay UNO directly. No money should be given to Millard West. The $250 fee is a significant reduction in the normal tuition for a UNO class. UNO dual-enrolled students are required to take the AP test in May; however, UNO will pay for the AP exam costs (an $91 cost per exam in the spring of 2015) in the dual-enrolled subject. By turning in the enrollment forms, the parent/student is agreeing to a financial obligation and agreement with UNO. All of UNO’s policies apply. Students must pass the dual enrollment course with a grade of C or better to earn college credit. The grading scale will be the same as for all Millard classes. Grade weighting for advanced placement classes is for Millard’s GPA purposes only and does not apply to the UNO grade report. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Stacy Longacre or Joy Mooberry at Millard West at 715-6006. For UNO specific questions, please contact Ms. Kelly Malone of the UNO Academic Affairs Office at 554-3810 or e-mail her at: malonek@mail.unomaha.edu or check http://dualenroll.unomaha.edu/studentqa.php 14
AP Dual Credit Options for 2014-2015 Millard West High School
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Students must have a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or greater in order to qualify for dual enrollment credit. Students must also sign up for dual enrollment credit concurrently with enrollment in the corresponding Millard West course. Students will not be allowed to retroactively pay for dual enrollment credit. Enrollment requirements are set by UNO and may be changed by them prior to any registration period.
English A.P. English Literature (Ms. Sandoz or Mr. Mercer) UNO English 1010: Introduction to Genre Studies- prose (3 credit hours) UNO English 1020: Introduction to Genre Studies- poetry, drama, film (3 credit hours) Math A.P. Calculus AB (Mr. Hall only) UNO Math 1950: Calculus I (5 credit hours) A.P. Calculus BC (Mr. Hall only) UNO Math 1950: Calculus I (5 credit hours) UNO Math 1960: Calculus II (5 credit hours) A.P. Statistics (Mr. Kelderman or Mrs. Delehant) UNO Statistics CIST 2500: Introduction to Applied Statistics (3 credits) Science A.P. Biology (Mr. Carlson or Dr. Hylok) UNO Biology 1450: Biology I (5 credits) UNO Biology 1750: Biology II (5 credits) A.P. Physics (Mr. Berzina) UNO Physics 1110: General Physics (4 credits) A.P. Environmental Science (Ms.Ord) UNO Biology 1330: Biology (3 credits) Social Studies A.P. Comparative Government (Ms. Bragg) UNO Political Science 2500: Introduction to Comparative Politics (3 credits) A.P. European History (Mr. Fields or Mr. Royers) UNO History 1510: Western Civilization 1453-1789 (3 credit hours) UNO History 1520: Western Civilization since 1789 (3 credit hours) A.P. Psychology (Mrs. Bragg) UNO Psychology 1010: Introductory Psychology (3 credit hours) 15
A.P. Government & Politics: US (Mrs. Watson) UNO Political Science 1100 (3 credit hours) A.P. United States History (Mr. Heys or Mr. Bull) UNO History 1110: American History to 1865 (3 credit hours) UNO History 1120: American History since 1865 (3 credit hours) World Languages A.P. French (Ms. Johnson) UNO French 2120: Intermediate French 2 (3 credit hours) A.P. German (Ms. Langer) UNO German 2120: Intermediate German 2 (3 credit hours) A.P. Spanish (Ms. Ehrke) UNO Spanish 2120: Intermediate Spanish 2 (3 credit hours) Music A.P. Music Theory (Mr. Keith) UNO Music 1420: Music Core Curriculum II (3 credit hours)
Other Dual Enrollment Options Athletic Training and Sports Injuries Internship UNO PE 3040: Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries Academies: Education, Finance and Entrepreneurship Each academy offers dual enrollment opportunities through UNO and Metro. Students must be enrolled in the academy to take advantage of these opportunities. See district website on Academies for more information.
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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EXCITING CHANGES ARE HAPPENING IN THE BUSINESS DEPARTMENT‌
CHECK OUT THE NEW CURRICULUM AVAILABLE FALL 2015 Introduction to Business, Marketing, and Management
Sports and Entertainment Marketing
Introduction to Technology
Personal Finance
Keyboarding and Input Technology
International Business
Information Technology Applications
Accounting I
Digital Design
Accounting II
Computer Science Programming
Accounting III
Computer Science Principles
Managerial Accounting
AP Computer Science A
Business Law
Marketing
AP Macroeconomics
Advanced Marketing
AP Microeconomics
Marketing Internship
AP Computer Science A
Merchandise Marketing
Management and Leadership Management and Leadership Internship
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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.
FUTURE WILDCATS NIGHTS Millard West is again sponsoring “Future Wildcat Nights” at our home basketball games. This year we will feature one night for elementary feeder schools and one for middle schools. Students from the feeder schools will receive free admission, a coupon for the concession stand and entered in a drawing for prizes. We ask that you please sit in the East, middle bleachers. GAME NIGHT SCHEDULE Thursday, January 15, 2015 MW vs. Lincoln SW 5:30 p.m. & 7:15 p.m.
Middle School Night Beadle & Russell Middle School
Thursday, January 29, 2015 MW vs. Benson 5:30 p.m. & 7:15 p.m.
Elementary School Night Ackerman, Black Elk, Reagan, Reeder, Rohwer, Wheeler, Willowdale
Regular Admission Price:
Adults $6.00 Students (K-12) $4.00
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WINTER SPORTS INFORMATION WINTER SPORTS COACHES INFO. Boys Basketball - Bill Morrison Girls Basketball - Marc Kruger Boys/Girls Swimming & Diving - Tracy Stauffer Wrestling - Scott Townsley
EMAIL ADDRESSES wtmorrison@mpsomaha.org makruger@mpsomaha.org tstauffe@mpsomaha.org setownsley@mpsomaha.org
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.
BOYS TRACK AND FIELD Winter conditioning will start January 5th after school for anyone who plans to participate in Spring Track and Field. We will meet in front of the Men’s Coaches Office. Plan to bring outdoor clothing for some winter running. Any questions should be forwarded to Coach Kurz’a at: mkurz@mpsomaha.org
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GIRLS SOCCER Pre-season conditioning will begin on Monday, January 12. We will meet outside Room 274 Mondays through Thursdays from 3:304:30 p.m. until the season begins on March 2. Contact Coach Tevis with any questions: jtevis@mpsomaha.org
Spring Baseball (9-12 Boys) All Spring sports, including Baseball, will begin on Monday, March 2nd. All participants must have the Participation process (physical, forms, fees) completed before that date to be eligible to tryout. There will be / and have been some informational meetings (see dates below) for more details on the upcoming season. Just showing-up on March 2nd is not the proper way to get ready. PLAYERS are responsible to obtain the proper information and to communicate with the coaches if they are interested. Students in grades (10-12), not in a Winter sport, have the opportunity to participate in formal strength & conditioning workouts that have already begun (see Coach Ryan or Coach Sadowski). Important Baseball Dates : 1. Nov. 24 9th Grade Player meeting was held to sign-up. Nov. 25 10-12th Grade Player meeting was held to sign up Nov. 25 9th Parent meeting on potential off-campus conditioning workouts 2.
**Feb. 4 PRE-SEASON PARENT meeting in the Lecture Hall *This informational meeting is geared for 9TH grade parents and others who have not previously been a part of the Baseball program 6:30 p.m. – Spring baseball meeting -- Tryout procedures, squad make-up, fundraising, parent info 7:15 p.m. – Baseball fundraising & Summer ball info
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Feb. 25 “Final” All Grades (9-12) Player meeting 3:25 in Wildcat III *** Participation paperwork & fees due in office for clearance to tryout with Coach Ryan
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March 2—TRYOUTS begin.
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March 15
5:00 p.m. - Parent & Player meeting for all who make our teams
NIKE Clothing for Millard West Millard West recently selected Nike as our official uniform supplier. By doing so, Nike has agreed to offer many of their clothes, bags, and hats at a reduced cost. Please review the following pages for men's and women's performance t-shirts, polos, long sleeve performance shirts, sweat pants, shorts, bags and caps. The window for ordering opens on January 12, 2015 and closes on January 26, 2015. To place your order please visit: https://ultimateteam.itemorder.com SALE CODE: MM2Q9 NOTE: This round of ordering will not include the MW logo on any of the clothes. It will be included on the hat however.
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Nike Legend S/S T
Nike Legend S/S T
Nike Raglan fitted S/S
Black, Dark Green, White, or Carbon
Black, Dark Green, White, or Carbon
Black, Dark Green, or White
$15.00
$16.00
$20.00
Sizes Available: S-4XL
Sizes Available: S-4XL
Sizes Available: XS-3XL
Nike Hot Corner Jacket
Nike KO Hoody
Nike KO Crew
Black, Dark Green, White or Anthracite
Black, Dark Green, or Anthracite
Black, Dark Green, or Anthracite
$40.00
$28.00
$28.00
Sizes Available: XS-3XL
Sizes Available: S-4XL
Sizes Available: S-4XL
Nike Monster Mesh Shorts
Nike KO Pant
Black, Dark Green, or Anthracite
Black, Dark Green, or Anthracite
$16.00
$30.00
Sizes Available: S-4XL
Sizes Available: S-4XL
Nike Core 2.0 Compression S/S Black, Dark Green, White, or Carbon
$16.00 Sizes Available: S-3XL
Nike Brasilia 6 Medium Duffel Black
$20.00
**ALL ORDERS WILL BE DELIEVERED TO SALES REP 3 WEEKS AFTER CLOSING.**
Nike Legacy 91 Flex Cap Anthracite
Nike Victory Polo Black or Grey
W/Embroidery $15.00
$30.00
Sizes Available: S/M, M/L, L/XL
Sizes Available: S-3XL
To place your order please visit: https://ultimateteam.itemorder.com
OPENS JANUARY 12th CLOSES JANUARY 26th SALE CODE: MM2Q9
*NO EMBELLISHMENTS EXCEPT FOR HATS*
Please note there will be 7% tax and $3.00 freight will be added to each order.
Nike Wmns Pro L/S V-Neck Black, Anthracite, Dark Green, White, or Carbon
$20.00 Sizes Available: XS-2XL
Nike Wmns Pro S/S V-Neck Black, Anthracite, Dark Green, White, or Carbon
$17.00 Sizes Available: XS-2XL
Nike Wmns Legend L/S Tee
Nike Wmns Legend S/S Tee
Black, Dark Green, White, or Carbon
Black, Dark Green, White, or Carbon
$16.00
$15.00
Sizes Available: XS-2XL
Sizes Available: XS-2XL
Nike Wmns Ko Hoody
Nike Wmns Culb Fleece Pant
Black, Anthracite, or Dark Green
Black, Anthracite, Dark Green, White, or Carbon
$33.00
$22.00
Sizes Available: XS-2XL
Sizes Available: XS-3XL
Nike Wmns Icon 6.5� Mesh Short
Nike Wmns Dedication Polo
Black, Anthracite, or Dark Green
Black or Anthracite
$17.00
$28.00
Sizes Available: XS-3XL
Sizes Available: XS-2XL
**ALL ORDERS WILL BE DELIEVERED TO SALES REP 3 WEEKS AFTER CLOSING.**
To place your order please visit: https://ultimateteam.itemorder.com
OPENS JANUARY 12th CLOSES JANUARY 26th. SALE CODE: MM2Q9
*NO EMBELLISHMENTS*
Please note there will be 7% tax and $3.00 freight will be added to each order.
In the New Year, resolve to help us make the Millard West 2015 Post Prom the best yet! There are lots of ways to get involved, and help out. You can help a little or a lot. Bring a friend or make a friend!
Getting involved is as easy as 1-2-3! 1) CLICK: Visit our website and ask to be added to our mailing list. Our volunteer sign up site will be up soon! Sign up early to get your preferred volunteer selection. And pass the information to your friends! Go to www.millardwestpostprom to get added! 2) CALL: You can reach Head Chair Kim Gagne at 402 -850-0989, or via email at MWPostProm@gmail.com 3) WRITE: Fill out and return the slip below Follow Millard West Post Prom on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/millardwestpostprom/
Decoration Work Sessions Come when you can! No special skills needed! Mondays & Thursdays Jan. 5, 8, 12, 19, 22 and 26 Meeting in the East Hallway from 7 – 9pm —————————— Looking for Booster Clubs or groups of parents willing to take on specific areas as a group effort! Also, looking for a sophomore or junior to parent to train for ticket sales for the 2016 Post Prom ————————————Questions? Contact Kim Gagne 402-850-0989!
I Want to Donate! Parent Name:__________________________________ Student:____________________________ Phone Number:_________________ Email:______________________________________________ Donation Attached: $__________ I have an item to donate:________________________________
I Want to Volunteer! Donations Committee (Contact Businesses, Pick up donations, Put raffle baskets together) Decorations Committee (No special skills needed) Decorations Set Up Entertainment (Coordinating games, paperwork with vendors, make signs) Event Worker (Work the night of Post Prom Clean-Up—For early birds Please contact my business about making a donation
Ph:_______________________ Email:______________________________________
Make checks payable to Millard West Post Prom and mail to:
Post Prom Millard West High School 5710 South 176 Avenue Omaha, NE 68135
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Car Decals (Please Print) Parent Name: _______________________Student Name:____________________ Phone Number: _____________________Work Number: ____________________ Address:_______________________________________________________________ City/State: ________________________________________Zip: _________________ QT Teacher:_______________________________
Decal Design: __________________________________________________________ (logo requested on decal) Jersey Number: _______________________________________________________ (Jersey # may be ordered for no additional charge at a later date) Bottom Line: ___________________________________________________________ (Student’s name to be printed on decal) Please place an X on this line if no name is requested Extra Line: _________________________________________________________________
(i.e.: Varsity, JV, Freshman, All State, Captain, State Champs) Price includes $1.00 for shipping and handling #_________________________Car Decals x $14.00 = $________________ #_________________________Extra Line Decals x $15.00 = $_____________ Paid By: Cash _______________
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Please order form and payment to registration on August 1st, 4th or 8th Or Mail to: Beth Reher 17215 Patterson Dr Omaha, NE 68135 Make Checks Payable to: Millard West
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