Dr.

Scott Ingwerson
Principal
2828 S. 139th Plaza
Omaha, NE 68144
402-715-1280
FAX 402-715-1275
http: //mps.mnms.schoolfusion.us
#nmsstangs
Millard School Board: Dr. Jim Sutfin, Superintendent, Mike Kennedy, Dave Anderson, Mike Pate, Linda Poole, Paul Meyer, Patrick Ricketts

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Hello, this is Dr. Ingwerson, Principal at NMS.

In This Issue...
CONTENTS

From the Principal

PAGE

New Faces, Student-Led

Conferences, Nurse Notes,
Student Supervision

School Pictures, Important

Info, Absent/Tardy Procedure, My School Bucks,
Bus Tickets

Lost and Found, MPS Job

Fair, Free Haircuts

Counseling News

Proseeds

Common Sense Parenting

Its hard to believe its that time of the year again, the first day is right around
the corner! Back to school reminder, Wednesday, August 10th.
7th and 8th Grade Students: 7:45 a.m.10:15 a.m.
6th Grade Students: 11:15 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Our aim is to make the traffic in front of NMS the safest and most efficient for
everyone. Please help by following these guidelines:
Please have your student exit your vehicle as soon as you are stopped on
campus, while in the right lane.
Please do not park in or near the handicap parking spots.
Consider dropping off across Center Street and have your students walk
over the bridge; you can also drop off at the top of the hill to avoid traffic.
Thank you for working together to help create a safer environment for everyone.

Our Mission Statement:

Millard North Middle School, an
International Baccalaureate
School, guarantees each student
will acquire the academic skills
necessary for personal
excellence and responsible living
in a global society by developing
inquiring, knowledgeable and
caring citizens who help create a
better world through
intercultural understanding and
respect. In our world-class
educational environment, all
students are challenged with
engaging and diverse
opportunities to become active,
compassionate,
lifelong learners.

Mark your calendars for our Open House on Tuesday, August 16th. The structure
of the event will be a true open house without a schedule.

6th Grade Open House will be from 5:00-6:15 p.m.

7th and 8th Grade Open House will be from 6:45-8:00 p.m.

At NMS, we recently redesigned our approach to fundraising. We no longer

hold fundraisers to benefit our school; instead we adopted the Money for
Mustangs program. There are several opportunities for parents/ guardians to
make a positive difference in your childs educational experience. Attached is our
donation and Proseeds form. If possible, please consider making a contribution
as our students can greatly benefit from them.
The wonderful NMS Staff and I feel privileged to be a part of this school family.
We thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you!
Sincerely,
Scott Ingwerson
Principal

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New Faces
New staff members at NMS this year include:
Skyler Albers (ACP), Melissa Blaire (PE), Jen Coney (Resource Paraprofessional), Jess
Evans (Secretary), Jennifer Hall (6th Grade Science), Curt Herman (8th Grade Science), RaChelle Hoops (Resource), Susan Nelson-Knox (Counselor), April Redman
(Spanish), Mysti Schiessler (Resource Paraprofessional), Kim Secora (Psychologist)

Student-Led Conferences
The staff at Millard North Middle School is looking forward to meeting with all of our families for Student-Led
Conferences on October 13th & 14th from 4:30 8:00 pm. We are excited to use the web-based program,
Pick-A-Time, again this year to help us schedule your conference. We believe it makes the process easier and
more efficient for everyone.
Scheduling on Pick-A-Time will be activated on September 26th. There will be a link to the Pick-A-Time page
posted on the NMS web page. Please allow 30 minutes for your team conferences and another 30 minutes to
meet with special area teachers, including P.E. and world languages.

NURSE NOTES
We have a registered nurse, Mary Grieve, in the Nurses Office 4 days a week. The
nurses office is staffed by a trained health paraprofessional when the nurse is out. You may
receive a call that your child becomes ill at school. Sometimes a rest period in the Nurses
Office is all that is needed to help them feel better. There are times however, when a parent
will be asked to take a student home. If a childs fever is 100.4 or above, they are vomiting,
have diarrhea or show signs of a possible contagious illness, they may not return to class
Please inform the school of any health concerns your child may have. If a student requires prescription medication at school, a parent or guardian must deliver the medication to
the health room. It must be kept in its original container with a current prescription label. Inhalers may be
kept in the health room, or carried by the student if a doctor has signed the appropriate permission form.
Non-prescription medications may be transported to school by a student, but must be brought to the health
room. Medications are given by the nurse or health paraprofessional following a parents instructions. Students are allowed to carry cough drops in school without a note from the parent.

Please feel free to contact the school nurse at (402)715-1394 any time to discuss
your childs health care needs.

Student Supervision
Our campus is supervised by our staff before and after school. Supervision is provided inside and outside the school from 7:20-7:35 am and from 3:00-3:20 pm. Students who stay at school after 3:20
need to be with a teacher. This can include participating in a club or sport, working on assignments
with a teacher, staying in the Mustang Scholar Retreat (our aftercare program), or working in the library. The library will close each day at 3:25 each day. Students participating in clubs, sports, or other
activities need to plan ahead and arrange a ride home before participating in the event.

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School Pictures
Pictures are scheduled for August 25th for students who missed
orientation in August.
Please stop by the main office and pick up the order form.

We need your help!

Please remember, it is disruptive to the learning process to page students during class time for nonemergency reasons. Please try to arrange rides home with your student before they come to school in
the morning. Also, encourage your child to leave you a message if they call you during the day. Your
child may call from another phone in the school, but the main office number will display in your call
history, so we in the office may not be aware of who called you and why.

Procedure for Absent or Tardy Students

On any day that your child is going to be absent or tardy from school, we ask you
call our office at (402)715-1280 between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m.

A written note brought to the main office will also be accepted to excuse the absence or tardy. You may
even call the office during the evening or early morning and leave a message on our voicemail. Please
call in advance if you know you will be traveling.

My School Bucks
The following updates have been made to My School Bucks for the 2016-2017 year:
-Parents can now deposit up to $300 per transaction
-Families with students in multiple buildings can now be completed in one transaction
-The fee remains at $1.95 per transaction
Contact the My School Bucks support line at 1-855-932-5226 I
f you experience any difficulties

Do you ride the bus?

A packet of 20 bus tickets can be purchased in the office for $30.
Students can purchase tickets before school,
during lunch, or during Guided Study.
Please provide cash or check payable to Millard North Middle School

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Lost and Found

Has your child lost a book, sweatshirt, lunchbox, folder, or a pair of shoes?
Please check the table across from the nurses office for any items that may
belong to your child. We will periodically donate unclaimed items, as they
accumulate quickly and abundantly. These donations are given to the
Siena/Francis House.

MPS Job Fair August 12th!

Looking for a job that has impact, competitive wages and benefits, and flexibility?
Join us for the Millard Public Schools Job Fair for Classified Staff (paraprofessionals, custodial,
maintenance, and food service).
Friday, August 12th from noon to 3 pm at the Ron Witt Support Services Center
(13737 Industrial Road)

Have you heard the BUZZ?

Millard North Middle School is offering free
haircuts by Shane Lindstrom
on August 16th during Open House hours!

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COUNSELING NEWS
Connecting with Your Childs School Counselor/Social Worker for a Successful School Year
Adapted from schoolcounselor.org

Understand the expertise and responsibilities of your childs school counselor. Both school counselors and social
workers make a measurable impact in every students life, assisting with academic, career and personal/social development. They function as a facilitator between parents, teachers and the student in matters concerning the students goals, abilities and any areas needing improvement. School counselors provide services not only to students
in need, but to all students.
Meet or contact your childs school counselor at least three times per school year. The beginning of a school year
is an excellent opportunity to initiate contact with your childs school counselor and doing so can ensure your
childs positive school experience. Find out who the counselor is and what his or her experience and background
are. By communicating with one another at the beginning, middle, and end of the school year, parents and counselors can have a definite impact on a childs success.
Both the School Social Worker and School Counselors at NMS are each assigned a grade level and stay with that
group of students throughout their time in middle school.
Susan Nelson-Knox 6th Grade Counselor

seknox@mpsomaha.org 402-715-1285
Eric Depue 7th Grade Counselor/Social Worker
etdepue@mpsomaha.org 402-715-1424
Malinda Kroll8th Grade Counselor
makroll@mpsomaha.org 402-715-1269
Discuss your childs challenges and concerns with the school counselor. As a parent, you know your child best.
However, the school counselor can help you better understand your child as a student. Its important to encourage
your childs expression of needs, hopes and frustrations. School counselors are trained to help your children.
Learn about your childs school and social connections from the school counselor. When you need information or
assistance, your childs school counselor can help you get in touch with the appropriate school officials; learn about
school policies on behavior, attendance, and dress; know the school calendar of important dates and stay connected with the school in many other ways. The school counselor can also help you locate resources in the community
when you need them.
Work with the school counselor to identify resources and find solutions to problems. If your child is having a
problem at school, it is important to work with your childs school counselor to find solutions. Discuss resources
available within and outside of the school, and get information on how such programs can benefit your child. Your
school counselor can be a valuable partner in your childs education and preparation for life beyond school.

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AUTOMATICALLY SUPPORT MILLARD NORTH MIDDLE

SCHOOL FOR FREE WHENEVER YOU EAT, SHOP, AND PLAY!
HOW IT WORKS
Let your friends know about Proseeds and how they can support Millard North Middle School or their favorite cause by Giving Proseeds.

1. JOIN PROSEEDS
Join and securely link one or more of your current credit or debit cards to your Proseeds account
https://www.giveproseeds.com/millardnorthmiddle This link can also be found at our NMS webpage.

2. SPEND LOCAL
Use your linked cards whenever you eat, shop, and play at companies that give Proseeds. There are over
100 local merchant locations in our community to choose from.

3. EARN 5% FOR MILLARD NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL

The company returns 5% of your purchase back to Millard North Middle School. And it never costs you an
extra dime.

PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
Here are just a few of the companies that give Proseeds. Every time you use your linked cards at these merchants, they will donate 5% of your purchase back to Millard North Middle School.

Catina Laredo
Charlies On The Lake
Dave & Busters
J.Coco
Orange Leaf
SAM & LOUIES
Skate Daze
Spencers
VOODOO TACO
Corkscrew Wine & Cheese

Julios
Sgt. Peffers Italian Cafe
VICS
Bogies Bar & Grill
Cascios Steakhouse
Chicago DAWG House
DOLCE
Enzos Italian
Gandolfos NY Deli
Goodcents

More companies are constantly being added, so continue to look out

for the many companies that give to Proseeds!

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