Millard West News 5710 So. 176th Ave. Omaha, NE 68135 402-715-6000 402-715-6060 fax http://mps.mwhs.schoolfusion.us/ June/July 2015 Year 20, Issue 11
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: Back to -School Info .......................................2 2014-15 Outstanding Students ......................5 Music Dept Notes ..........................................8 Activities & Athletics News ............................13-14 MPS Heath Screening Info .............................15-18
Flyers in this issue: 2015-16 School Calendar............................... 19 MWHS Calendar ............................................ 20 Student Transportation Services ................... 21 CHI Athletic Physical ...................................... 22 MW Theatre Highlights ................................. 23-24 2015-16 Class T-shirt order form................... 25 Football Camp ............................................... 26-27
2014-15 Ironcat Award Recipients Jared Bithell, Caleb Conway, Chandler Petersen, Jake Stauffer, Joey Sutter Criteria: Participate in 11 of 12 sports season throughout 4 years
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SCHOOL BEGINS Monday, August 10– 9th Grade 8:45 a.m.—3:15 p.m. Tuesday, August 11—All Grades 8:00 a.m.—3:15 p.m.
BACK—TO—SCHOOL PROCESS 2015-2016 The back—to—school process is scheduled for Wednesday, August 5 and Thursday, August 6. Please come at your convenience. Date Wednesday, August 5 Thursday, August 6
Time 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
At the back—to—school process, students turn in necessary forms, get schedules and lockers, pay for activity tickets and parking permits. Seniors will also pay a transcript fee. Incoming 9th graders and new students will have their student I. D. pictures taken. See the 2015-16 Class t-shirt order form later in this newsletter!
Student Fines Get your student fines paid before registration next year! Call the Accounting Office @ 402-715-6070 during regular business hours over the summer for information on student fines.
Moving Over The Summer? Is your family moving over the summer? If so, please contact Mary Jane Collette in the Guidance office at 402-715-6091 or mjcollett@mpsomaha.org. She will forward your student's records to his/her new school over the summer. If you are staying in Omaha but moving out of the Millard West attendance area, please contact Student Services at 402-715-8300 regarding the boundary rules that went into effect in August of 2014. Thank you
STUDENT TRANSPORTATION of NEBRASKA
Student Transportation of Nebraska provides the parent pay bus service for all Millard high school students. Please see STA flyer later in this newsletter with information on transportation costs.
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Meet & Greet Students and families new to Millard West High School and the Millard School District are invited to meet and greet each other,
new student ambassadors, counselors and administrators on Thursday, August 6, 2015 6:30 p.m. High School Commons Tours of the building will be given, so students should bring their new schedules. Question and answer time provided. Punch and cookies will be served. 3
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SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES There are many employment opportunities available to Millard West students this summer. Opportunities for employment in the areas of child care, construction, food service, grocery, life guard, office, retail, telemarketing, umpire/concession, warehouse/general labor, elder care/hospital. Students can access employment opportunities by logging onto their Naviance under the document library tab. Students can also come to the Guidance Office and look through the employment opportunities booklet. MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS MOBILE APP OR INFINITE CAMPUS PARENT PORTAL If you do not have the new Millard Public Schools Mobile APP , you can download the APP to your smartphone or tablet from either the iTunes or Google Play Stores. If you would like to set up an Infinite Campus Parent Portal account instead of using the Millard Public Schools APP, you may e-mail for access at ICParentContact@mpsomaha.org or call 402-715-8751. If you have a Parent Portal account but cannot remember how to access it, please contact 402-715-8751 for assistance or e-mail ICParentContact@mpsomaha.org. Download TAGG’s mobile app today and use it at over 85 local business that you already visit. With TAGG, businesses will give a portion of their proceeds back to Millard West. Download the app, and start TAGGING!
Free breakfast and free lunch to anyone 18 years and younger! No registration required! When: Monday – Friday June 1 through July 31, 2015 Breakfast 8:00AM -9:00 AM Lunch 11:30AM – 1:00 PM Where: Holling Heights Elementary School 6565 South 136 Street This institution is an equal opportunity provider. 4
2014– 2015 Millard west Outstanding Students 9th grade Boys Michael Figura Anthony Palmesano Carson Schwartz Franklin Shue Josh Stallbaumer
9th grade Girls Adria Allen Katy Freiburger Marissa Salazar Cailyn Verkler Anita Zhou
10th grade Boys Brock Collins Greg Hirst Sam McDermott Daniel Simerly Carter Wilken
10th grade Girls Logan Black Allison Feldman Mary Freirichs Jaida Hagedorn Meg Smith
11th grade Boys Andrew Butler Austin Hall Noah Renken Chris Russell Kyle Stevens
11th grade Girls Brittany Boynton Katelyn Hinderer Philomena Lammers Torri Leighty Brenna Ochoa
12th grade Boys Ethan Barlow Spencer Call Patrick Collins Cal Koch Brady Sutfin
12 grade Girls Kellie Ecklund Emma Frerichs Kaci German Lindsay Koltas Anastasiya Pasheyeva
These students are selected by the teaching staff as a result of demonstrating the following characteristics: 1. An interest and concern for reaching their full potential as a student. Effort and working up to one’s capabilities should be emphasized (no matter what the capabilities might be). 2. Participation in school activities and support of school related functions. 3. The type of student, learner, and person respected and admired by others. 4. Rated highly for honesty and values. 5. Demonstrates respect and concern for the feelings of fellow students and staff. 6. Shows respect for the school, its name and purpose; represents the school well.
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Congratulations Mr. Hilburn!! Mark Hilburn achieved Master Journalism Educator status by the Journalism Education Association. It is the highest level of certification for journalism educators. Mr. Hilburn was one of five people in the country to receive the honor this spring.
Congratulations Boys and Girls Soccer Teams! STATE CHAMPIONS!!
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NCPA Academic All-State 2014-2015 Girls Golf – Annika Brown, Teryn Koch Boys Tennis – Ethan Stuckwisch Softball – Emily Truitt Girls Cross Country – Emma Frerichs Boys Cross Country – Brady Sutfin Volleyball – Jordan Daniels, Tiffany Wentworth Football – Dylan Hughes, Benjamin Stodola Play Production – Eric Kimberly, Alexander Minton Wrestling – Alexander Dukart Girls Basketball – Kaci German Boys Basketball – Austin Hall, Ben Kositzke Speech – Abbie Perry
Debate – Ruchika Khot Music – Spencer Collins, Kelsey Keith Journalism – Kassidy Arean, Alexa Leroux Baseball – Phil Ehly, Ray Koch Girls Soccer – Brenna Ochoa, Emily Pugh Boys Soccer – Justin Mock, Connor Tupper Girls Tennis – Caysie Ashton, Sierra Foley
Girls Track and Field – Sarah Fricke, Halli Weitl Boys Track and Field – Brady Sutfin Boys Golf – Christian Hall, Spencer Marxsen
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MUSIC DEPT NOTES
The Wildcat Marching Band is heading to San Diego! From December 27 to January 2, the Bands will have multiple performances in the San Diego and Los Angeles areas, including at the Holiday Bowl Field Show, Parade and Halftime Show. The Kickoff Meeting for all participants and parents will take place Monday, June 8 from 6pm-7pmin the Auditorium. Immediately following the meeting, The Varsity Marching Band will begin preparing its 2015 program, "Ready, Set...GO!", with subsequent summer rehearsals meeting every Monday at 6pm. There will be one Tuesday rehearsal on July 14 in order for students to attend the Drum Corps International Drums Across Nebraska show held in Fremont on July 13. That next week the Junior Varsity Band Camp takes place the mornings of July 21-23. The Varsity Band will rehearse the evenings of that Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. In addition, all JV and Varsity members are encouraged to attend Scott Lang's free Leadership Workshop on the afternoon of that Thursday, the 24th. We are excited to have the dynamic motivational speaker out for the fourth year in a row. The Mass Band (all members) will meet throughout the day that Friday, the 25th. Varsity Band Camp will begin the week of July 27, and will include an additional Mass Band rehearsal, showcase and celebration that Friday, July 31. The band parents, students and staff will once again volunteer at the Great Plains Concession Stand at the College World Series from June 13 to 24 and the College Home Run Derby on July 2. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, so be sure to volunteer and visit. Also, local Pizza Huts will continue holding Fundraiser Nights for the band program on June 26 and July 24 and the Welch Plaza Yo Zone (next to Hy-Vee) will continue holding Fundraiser Days on June 21 and July 19. Mention you'd like to support the band and a portion of the sale gets directly donated. Thanks, as always, for supporting Millard West Bands!
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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 25-30 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. 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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SOCIAL MEDIA IN SARPY COUNTY Sarpy County Diversion is sponsoring a FREE educational class to parents and youths of the metropolitan area. Sarpy County’s goal is to inform the residents of Sarpy County and the surrounding areas of the growing use, dangers, and parental concerns of social media websites and popular “apps”. This class will be offered quarterly.
Description: Parents and Professionals Night:
An overview of popular social media sites. Tips for parents on how to handle problems/issues their child may face. Statistics on how social media has grown in the past 5 years Tackling the most popular social media “apps” that are available to teenagers at their fingertips, such as their cell phones, ipads, ipods, etc. Opportunity for parents to ask questions and voice their concerns.
Youth Night:
Topics to be discussed range from: Internet crimes ▪ online enticement ▪ statistics of the metro area on sexual predators/social media crimes ▪ sexting ▪ online bullying ▪ Nebraska State Laws of misusing social media, etc.
Safety Protection: Privacy Settings ▪ How to use technology appropriately ▪ Password Settings ▪ Displaying Personal Information ▪ Posting Pictures ▪ Posting “status” up-dates, etc.
WHEN: June 10th – Parents Night 6:00 – 8:00p.m. June 25th – Youth Night 6:00 – 8:00p.m. WHERE: Sarpy County Board Room Located in the Sarpy County Administration Building 1210 Golden Gate Drive Papillion, NE 68046 Getting Registered: Space is limited. Please RSVP Contact Tina Harper at the Sarpy County Diversion Office to register 402-593-2207 or tharper@sarpy.com
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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, 2015 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 2015-16 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. 13
FALL SPORTS INFORMATION ATHLETIC PHYSICALS It’s not too soon to be scheduling physicals for the summer months in anticipation of the 2015-16. athletic seasons. All students who plan to participate in interscholastic athletic competition must have an annual physical/athletic screening by a licensed physician in order to compete. These physicals must be taken AFTER MAY 1, 2015 to be valid. Physical Forms can be found on the Millard West website after May 1, choose Activities, Eligibility Forms. CHI Health will again be offering sport physical clinics at the Lakeside location. The cot is $20 per athlete. Online registration is required. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Athletic physical forms can be returned to the Activities Office beginning June 2 through August 7.
FRESHMAN FOOTBALL LIFTING & CONDITIONING Summer Lifting & Conditioning begins Monday, June 1st @ 9am Report to the weight room with shorts, T-shirts, workout shoes. You do not need to bring football cleats at this time.
THE FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE for Football, Girls Golf, Boys Tennis and Softball is Monday, August 10. Boys and Girls Cross Country & Volleyball will begin on Monday, August 17th. For information about summer workouts and first week practice schedules, email information to contact the head coach of each fall sport is listed below:
FALLSPORTS COACHES Boys & Girls Cross Country– Colin Johnston Football—Kirk Peterson Softball—Don Brummer Boys Tennis—TBA Girls Golf—Kent Speer Volleyball—Erin Byrd
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EMAIL ADDRESSES ctjohnson@mpsomaha.org kapeters@mpsomaha.org dbrummer1@cox.net kspeer@mpsomaha.org eebyrd@mpsomaha.org
Don Stroh Administration Center 5606 So. 147th Street Omaha, NE 68137-2647 (402) 715-8200 (Fax) (402) 715-8409
June 1, 2015
Dear Millard Families, In accordance with the new Nebraska State Statute, #173 NAC 7, Millard Public Schools are required to provide a health screening to students enrolled in our district. The screening is conducted to help identify health concerns in as early a stage as possible. Health screenings are not intended to be diagnostic, but to identify students with potential problems. Please see the attached Health and Human Services document identifying which screenings are given at each grade level. The new state statute requiring health inspections in Nebraska does not allow a waiver option. Parents who request that their child not be screened at school must provide a completed Affidavit of Parent/Guardian Refusal of School Health Screenings form from a medical provider. The screening results provided to the school are to be dated no earlier than May 1st of the current calendar year and must be provided to the school health office by December 1st. If an Affidavit of Parent/Guardian Refusal of School Health Screenings is not provided by December 1st, the child will be screened at school for a minimum of vision, hearing and dental. The cost of screening by an alternate provider is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. Health Screenings for10th grade students will take place at Millard South High School on September 16th 2015, Millard West High School on September 24, 2015 and Millard North High School on September 17, 2015. Millard Public Schools will notify parents and/or guardians through the mail within 30 days after the screening if the results of student’s screening reveal any concerns. If you have any question about the health screening process, please contact the District’s Head Nurse, Nancy Nielsen at (402)715-6322 or email at nhnielsen@mpsomaha.org.
Bill Jelkin Director of Student Services
MILLARD BOARD OF EDUCATION Dave Anderson, Mike Kennedy, Paul Meyer, Mike Pate, Linda Poole, Patrick Ricketts, Jim Sutfin, Ed. D, Superintendent
EFFECTIVE 2/5/13 NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 173 NAC 7 OPERATIVE 7/1/14 CHAPTER 7 SCHOOL HEALTH SCREENING, PHYSICAL EXAMINATION, AND VISUAL EVALUATION 7-003 WHO MUST BE SCREENED 7-003.01 Minimum Required School Health Screening Schedule: The Department prescribes a schedule for screenings based on current medical and public health practice. See Attachment 1 for specific screenings required for child according to school grade level.
7-003.02 Exception: A child is not required to submit to school health screening if his or her parent or guardian provides school authorities with a statement signed by a physician, physician assistant, or an advanced practice registered nurse-nurse practitioner practicing under and in accordance with his or her respective credentialing act or other qualified provider as identified by DHHS in rules and regulations adopted pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-249, and found in 7-005.01C2 of these regulations,
stating that such child has undergone such required screening within the last six months preceding the school’s scheduled health screening. A child must submit to any required screening at school for which such a statement is not received. The parent/guardian of _________________________________________________________ (name of child) is requesting the school health screenings required by Nebraska 173 NAC 7 as noted above be done by a physician (M.D. or O.D.), physician assistant, or an advanced practice registered nurse-nurse practitioner instead of in the school setting. Please provide a statement that the above named child has undergone such required screening withing the last six months preceding the school’s schedule health screening. ________________________________________ (Parent/guardian signature)
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EFFECTIVE 2/5/13 NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF 173 NAC 7 OPERATIVE 7/1/14 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ATTACHMENT 1: DHHS MINIMUM REQUIRED ANNUAL SCHOOL HEALTH SCREENINGS SCREENING by Grade or Age Level For procedural guidelines and competencies for each screening, see DHHS School Health Guidelines for Nebraska Schools. HEARING: pure tone audiometry
Age 3 -5 years
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annually
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VISION: distance
annually
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VISION: hyperopia (near vision)
annually
DENTAL: inspection of teeth (Visual)
annually
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WEIGHT/HEIGHT STATUS: body mass index percentile Physical Examination By physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse Visual Evaluation By physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, or optometrist.
annually
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Additional Indications for Screening: 1. New to district at any time, with no previous screening results available. 2. Student enters the Student Assistance Process, with no recent or current screening results available. 3. Periodic screenings as specified by the student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) 4. Nurse concern, i.e. sudden wt. loss/gain, change in stature or appearance; parent or teacher concern; audiologist referral. 5. Unremediated concerns from previous year.
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Notes: 1. The student with known hearing or vision deficits may not need periodic screenings for these conditions. This will be determined on an individual basis by the child’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and/or school personnel following the student. 2. Screening results may be taken from physical examination, visual evaluation, or dental examination reports if equivalent screening results are available and documented. 3. If parent/guardian wishes to refuse school health screening, parents/guardian must submit written statement(s) from a qualified examiner that the child has received the minimum required screenings within the previous six months, or the child will be screened at school. 4. Parents/guardians may waive physical examination and visual evaluation requirements
AFFIDAVIT PARENT/GUARDIAN REFUSAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH SCREEINGS This Affidavit is being submitted on behalf of: ______________________________________________________________________________ (Name of child) The above named child has undergone such health screening as is required (see Attachment 1) by Nebraska DHHS School Health Screenings Rules and Regulations within the last six months preceding the school’s scheduled health screening. _______________________________________________________ (Signature of physician (M.D. or O.D), physician assistant, or an advanced practice registered nurse-nurse practitioner)
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Screenings done: ____ Height ____ Weight ____ Distance Vision ____ Near Vision ____ Hearing ____ Dental Restrictions or findings that could impact the child’s learning: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________ _______________________________________________________ (Signature of physician (M.D. or O.D), physician assistant, or an advanced practice registered nurse-nurse practitioner)
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Parent/Guardian: Return this signed statement to your child’s school if you do not want your child to undergo school health screenings at school. ________________________________________ (Parent/guardian signature)
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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
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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
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F 5 12 19 26
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Th 3 10 17 24 31
F 4 11 18 25
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6 13 20 27
7 14 21 28
1 8 15 22 29
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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
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Mar. 11
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Millard West High School Comprehensive Calendar 2015-2016 August 2015 T W T 4 5 6 11 12 13 18 19 20 25 26 27
F 7 14 21 28
February 2016 T W T 2 3 4 9 10 11 16 17 18 23 24 25
F 5 12 19 26
M 3 10 17 24 31 M 1 8 15 22 29
July 30 Aug. 5 Aug. 6 Aug. 3-7 Aug. 6 Aug. 10 Aug. 11 Aug. 14 Aug. 20 Aug. 27 Sept. 7 Sept. 10 Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept.
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Oct. 8 Oct. 10 Oct. 13 Oct. 14 Oct. 15 Oct. 16 Oct. 19 Oct. 24 Nov. 12
September 2015 M T W T F 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 March 2016 M T W T F 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 31
First Day for New Teachers “Back to School” Process 9 – 6:00 pm “Back to School” Process 9 – 3:00 pm Veteran Staff/Fall Workshop Meet and Greet for New Students (6:30) FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL – GRADE 9 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL – ALL GRADES “Back to School” Dance (8:00 – 11:00 pm) Open House (7:00 – 8:00) Pep Rally NO SCHOOL – LABOR DAY Parent Teacher Conferences (4:00 – 7:30) College Planning Night (6:00) Last Day to Drop a Term 1 Class Extended QT (Progress Checks by QT Advisor) Pre-Arranged Conferences (4:00 – 7:30) Mock Interviews 10 Grade ACT ASPIRE & Health Screening No School 9, 11, 12 – All Day Extended QT Homecoming Pep Rally Homecoming Dance (8:00- 11:00) End of the Quarter / Term 1 NO SCHOOL – PSAT/ Building Staff Dev. NO SCHOOL – Teacher Work Day NO SCHOOL – Teacher Comp Day Semester/Term 2 Begins ACT Test @ MWHS Mock Interviews
M 5 12 19 26 M 4 11 18 25
October 2015 T W T F 1 2 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 27 28 29 30 April 2016 T W T F 1 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29
Nov. 12
M 2 9 16 23 30 M 2 9 16 23 30
November 2015 T W T F 3 4 5 6 10 11 12 13 17 18 19 20 24 25 26 27 May 2016 T W T 3 4 5 10 11 12 17 18 19 24 25 26 31
F 6 13 20 27
Extended QT–Progress Checks, 10th Grade Meeting Nov. 12 Last Day to Drop a Class for Term 2 Nov. 26-27 NO SCHOOL – THANKSGIVING BREAK Dec. 12 ACT Test @ MWHS Dec. 18 End of Semester/Term 2 Dec 21-Jan1 NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK Jan. 4 Semester/Term 3 Begins Jan. 14 AP Information Night Jan. 18 NO SCHOOL – MLK Day – District Staff Development Jan. 20-21 9th Grade – Report at 10:00 10th Grade – AWA Testing 8:00 – 9:45 am 11th Grade – NeSA W or ACT Meeting 8-9:45 12th Grade – Senior Picture on 1/20 (9:00) Jan. 28 Extended QT – Progress Check Jan. 28 Last Day to Drop a Class for Semester/Term 3 Feb. 6 ACT Test @ MWHS Feb. 9 Advisement Conferences 4-7:30 Feb. 10 Mock Interviews Feb. 11 NO SCHOOL – Building Staff Development/ Advisement Conferences (1:00 – 8:00) Feb. 12 NO SCHOOL – Teacher Comp Day Feb. 15 NO SCHOOL – Teacher Work Day Feb. 25 Incoming 9th Grade Night – Registration 6:307:30; Activity Fair 7:15 – 8:00 Mar. 11 End of Semester/Term 3
M 7 14 21 28 M 6 13 20 27
December 2015 T W T 1 2 3 8 9 10 15 16 17 22 23 24 29 30 31 June 2016 T W T 1 2 7 8 9 14 15 16 21 22 23 28 29 30
Mar. 14-18 Mar. 21 Mar. 24 Mar. 30 Apr. 2 Apr. 6-7 Apr. 14 Apr. 26 Apr. 28 May 3-6 May 16 May 16 May 26 May 27 May 28 May 30 June 11
F 4 11 18 25
F 3 10 17 24
M 4 11 18 25
January 2016 T W T
M
5 6 7 12 13 14 19 20 21 26 27 28 July 2016 T W T
4 11 18 25
5 12 19 26
6 13 20 27
7 14 21 28
F 1 8 15 22 29 F 1 8 15 22 29
NO SCHOOL – SPRING BREAK Semester/Term 4 Begins AP Kickoff Night (5:00 – 6:00) 11th Grade State Reading Test Prom @ Century Link Center 11th Grade State Science & Math Test Last Day to Drop a Class for Semester/Term 4 ACT Test & Experience – 11th Grade No School, 9, 10, 12 – All Day Mock Interviews Academic Awards Ceremonies (QT) Senior Honors Recognition (WCI) Senior Banquet (Commons) LAST DAY OF SCHOOL ½ day for students/ ½ day Teacher Work Day Commencement Rehearsal (UNO) Graduation @ 1:00 pm (UNO) Memorial Day ACT Test @ MWHS
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.
Updated 05-13-15
Student Transportation of Nebraska , Inc. 10201 Sapp Brothers Dr. Omaha, NE 68138 Phone: 402-884-4222
ATTENTION: MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOL PARENTS – 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
Student Transportation of Nebraska, Inc. (STN) will provide Millard Public School Students who do not qualify for District provided transportation with a parent pay busing program. STA will provide transportation at the scheduled arrival and dismissal bell times each day. STA reserves the right to determine if a route is feasible based on ridership. A minimum of 40 students will be required to establish a route.
2015-2016 Pricing ONE WAY (EITHER AM OR PM – NOT A COMBINATION)
ROUND TRIP (AM AND PM): Prepayment for the full school year (due 7/31/2015) Prepayment for the 1st semester (due 7/31/2015) Prepayment for the 2nd semester (due 12/15/2015)
$643.87 $415.00 $415.00
Prepayment for the full school year (due 7/31/2015) Prepayment for the 1st semester (due 7/31/2015) Prepayment for the 2nd semester (due 12/15/2015)
$535.82 $336.20 $336.20
5 PAYMENT OPTION (AVAILABLE FOR FULL YEAR TRANSPORTATION ONLY) This option consists of five monthly installments due before the following dates:
1st Payment 7/31/2015 2nd Payment 8/25/2015 3rd Payment 9/25/2015
4th Payment 10/25/2015 5th Payment 11/25/2015
Round trip: 5 payments of $168.10 (total cost of $840.50) One way: 5 payments of $136.58 (total cost of $682.91)
5 payment option only available to those students who begin transportation prior to 9/30/2015. A $25.00 late charge will apply to any payment not postmarked by the specified due date. Payment must accompany the application or it will be discarded. Accepted forms of payment include MasterCard, VISA, check, cashier’s check or money order. A $25.00 processing fee will be applied to all refunds. Refunds are prorated beginning with the day passes are returned to our office NO REFUNDS WILL BE PROCESSED AFTER 3/1/2016. A $35.00 fee will be applied to all returned checks. For multiple students from the same family riding from the same address to the same school a $50.00 discount will apply to the 2nd and subsequent students. If you select the 5 payment option, the discount will be applied to the final payment due on 11/25/2015. A separate application must be submitted for each student. Applications will be accepted 6/1/2015-7/31/2015. After 7/31/2015 the routes will be written based upon the applications and payments received and there is no guarantee that stops can be added from applications received after that date. Please call STA at 402-884-4222 with any questions.
_______________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE COMPLETE INFORMATION BELOW – DETACH AND RETURN WITH PAYMENT TO: Student Transportation of Nebraska, Inc. 10201 Sapp Brothers Dr., Omaha, NE 68138 Student’s Name_________________________________________ School Attending___________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Name__________________________________________________ Student’s Grade___________ Address____________________________________________ Zip Code__________ Housing Edition_____________ Home Phone #_______________________ Alternative Phone #____________________ AM Only PM Only (Please Circle One)
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2015 Millard Public Schools (Grades 7-12) Pre-Participation Sports Physicals
Physical Evaluation Includes: Height, Weight, Vision and Blood Pressure Musculoskeletal Exams conducted by Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers Pre-Participation physical exams conducted by an Alegent Creighton Clinic Family Physician and an Orthopedic Physician Date and Times Thursday, June 4, 2015; 7:00pm-9:00pm Tuesday, June 9, 2015; 7:00pm-9:00pm Tuesday, July 7, 2015; 7:00pm-9:00pm (Appointments are every half hour, with 40 athletes maximum per 30 minute time slot) Location Lakeside Wellness Center/Physical Therapy Clinic 16940 Lakeside Hills Plaza, Suite 109 Omaha, NE 68130 *Parking is available in front of the Wellness Center Cost $20 per athlete. Cash or check (made payable to CHI Health). Money will be collected at check-in. Registration 1. Online at www.chihealth.com/millard2015 2. By phone at 1-800-253-4368 Registration Code: â&#x20AC;&#x153;MPS2015â&#x20AC;? (You MUST use this code when registering by phone) *Space is limited, and registration is required. *There are two Pre-Participation Physical Forms (found on the registration website) that must be filled out completely and brought with you to your appointment. Registration will close at 2:00pm the day of each physical session. For additional information, please visit our website www.chihealth.com/millard2015
WILDCAT THEATRE 2014-2015 HIGHLIGHTS Alex Minton (Senior) as the International Thespian Festival chair alongside Director of the Year, Brooke Phillips
CONGRATS ERIC KIMBERLY 2014-2015 Drama Club president was chosen to participate in the International Thespian Festival opening show
Nebraska Thespian Festival Awards
Wildcat Improv Team becomes the State Runner Up and places first in preliminaries!
Zach Peters receives a Superior for his short film, giving him the chance to compete at the International Thespian Festival.
Eric Kimberly, Holly Pridie, and Chelsea Schula all received Thespian Scholarships.
2014-2105 NHSTA Outstanding Musical!
All Millard Festival The Cast and Crew of Almost, Maine wins Best Ensemble at All Millard Theatre
GOODBYE SENIORS
Millard West Theatre Looking Ahead...
2015-2016 Season of Shows Fall Play Lend Me A Tenor By Ken Ludwig Winter Play The Tall Girls By Meg Miroshnik Musical Little Shop of Horrors By Alan Menken and Howard Ashman Spring Play All In the Timing By David Ives
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2015 Millard West Wildcat Summer Football Camp Grades 2 – 5; 6 – 8 Dates: July 20th – July 23rd Location: Millard West High School Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Cost: $65 Includes instruction from Wildcat coaches / players / college players and camp T-Shirt Note: Camp registration fees cover the cost of equipment and staff. Any remaining funds will be deposited into a Millard West activity account to support the Millard West football program.
PLEASE MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO: MILLARD WEST FOOTBALL Fill out application below and send to: Kirk Peterson Millard West High School 5710 S. 176 Ave. Omaha, NE 68135-2268 If you have a question, please call/email Kirk Peterson 715-6353 (FB office) / 715-6027(weight room) kapeters@mpsomaha.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name _______________________________ Phone _______________ Fall 2015 Grade _______ Age _______ Date of Birth ______________ Note: CAMPER MUST HAVE OWN INSURANCE. KIRK PETERSON / MILLARD WEST HIGH SCHOOL / MILLARD SCHOOL DISTRICT CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURIES SUSTAINED AT CAMP. WE DO HAVE A TRAINING ROOM AVAILABLE IN CASE OF ANY INJURY OR OTHER EMERGENCY.
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2015 Millard West Wildcat Summer Football Camp Grades 9 – 12
Dates: July 20th – July 24th; July 27th – July 31st Location: Millard West High School Time: 10th – 12th: 8:30am-10:30am; 9th-10:30am-12:00pm Cost: $65 Includes instruction and Camp T-Shirt/Tech Mesh Short (for practice) Note: Camp registration fees cover the cost of equipment and staff. Any remaining funds will be deposited into a Millard West activity account to support the Millard West football program.
PLEASE MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO: MILLARD WEST FOOTBALL Fill out application below and send to: Kirk Peterson Millard West High School 5710 S. 176 Ave. Omaha, NE 68135-2268 If you have a question, please call Kirk Peterson(kapeters@mpsomaha.org) 715-6353 (FB office) 715-6027 (weight room) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name _______________________________ Phone _______________ Fall 2015 Grade _______ Age _______ Date of Birth ______________ Note: CAMPER MUST HAVE OWN INSURANCE. KIRK PETERSON / MILLARD WEST HIGH SCHOOL / MILLARD SCHOOL DISTRICT CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURIES SUSTAINED AT CAMP. WE DO HAVE A TRAINING ROOM AVAILABLE IN CASE OF ANY INJURY OR OTHER EMERGENCY.
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