Badgers in the Middle Middle School Newsletter September 2021 Middle School The 2021-2022 school year is off to a great start at Bennington Middle School. Our teachers and support staff have Administration Office been working incredibly hard to make the start of the school year a positive one for over 860 students. We look forward to Principal Mr. Shawn Hoppes continuing to work as a team to provide your child with the best educational experience. Our newsletter is one way in which [email protected] we maintain communication between school and home. It will provide a variety of academic updates, clubs and activity in- Assistant Principal Mrs. Renee Rucker formation, important dates, and items of interest. Thank you for taking the time to read it. [email protected] Bennington Middle School is committed to ensuring a positive learning environment for all. We have worked hard Assist. Principal/Athletic Director the first 10 days to help students get comfortable and confident in finding their way around the building, mastering locker Mr. Matt Wilson [email protected] combos, building relationships with other students and staff, and following day to day rules and expectations. We have Counselor blended all of that with a focus on learning to start the year. Mrs. Jackie Muller [email protected] With September upon us, we will be kicking off our fall sports seasons, and school clubs will start meeting this Counselor month. We have a link to our clubs and meetings times in this newsletter. Research shows that students who are involved Mrs. Amy Baumann [email protected] in at least one school activity will be more successful in school. We hope that every student will try at least one club, sport, or activity this school year. Secretary Mrs. Amy Cheek The end of the first hexter grading period is September 28th. Grades are live on our parent web. Please take the [email protected] time to look over grades with your child at this time to help them finish the hexter on a positive note. We have the daily Guidance/Athletics Secretary Mrs. Kris Obermeyer homework page updated on our website on Monday morning of each week. Also, just a reminder that September 15 is an [email protected]

11:50 dismissal. Attendance/Health Secretary Mrs. Julie McClure I am very proud to be part of such a strong learning community here at Bennington Middle School. We look forward [email protected] to partnering with you to help foster creativity, innovation, and excellence in all of our students. Let’s work together to help Bennington Middle School 11201 N. 168th Box 309 our students learn, grow, and lead. Bennington NE 68007 Phone - 402-238-3082 Shawn Hoppes, Principal Fax - 402-916-5823 @WeRBenningtonMS Middle School Activities

Activity Director - Mr. Matt Wilson [email protected]

AD secretary - Mrs. Kris Obermeyer [email protected]

Sports/Activities Calendar - click HERE Picture Retake Day

October 7th

The first round of pictures were taken on August 26th MS Clubs are one way to get Pictures can still be ordered, see below. plugged in and meet someone new.

A list of clubs, sponsors, and a calendar of meeting dates are on the MS page of the school’s webpage under PARENTS and then CLUB Information.

MS Club Calendar - click HERE

MIDDLE SCHOOL BADGER ATHLETICS

UPCOMING HOME ATHLETIC EVENTS

Thurs Sept 2nd-8th Volleyball vs. Waverly-4:15 Thurs Sept 9th-8th Volleyball vs. Elkhorn Ridge-4:15 Mon Sept 13th-8th Volleyball vs Elkhorn Grandview-4:15 Tues Sept 14th-7th Volleyball vs Gretna -4:15 Mon Sept 20th-7th Volleyball vs Norris-4:15 Tues Sept 21st-7th Volleyball vs Elkhorn MS-4:15 Thurs Sept 23rd-8th Volleyball vs Gretna Aspen Creek-4:15 Sat Sept 25th-7th Volleyball Tournament-9:00 AM Mon Sept 27th-7th Volleyball vs Elkhorn VV-4:15 Thurs Sept 2nd -7th Football vs Blair-4:15 Thurs Sept 9th-7th Football vs Norris-4:15 Tue Sept 14th-8th Football vs Bish-Neum.-4:00(Elementary) Tue Sept 14th-7th Football vs. Bish-Nuem-6:00 (HS) Tue Sept 21st-8th Football vs Waverly-4:15 Thurs Sept 16th Cross Country Invite Wed Sept 8th-Intramural Volleyball-3:45 & 4:30 Thurs Sept 16th-Intramural Volleyball-3:45 & 4:30 Wed Sept 22nd-Intramural Volleyball-3:45 & 4:30 Wed Sept 29th Intramural Volleyball-3:45 & 4:30

Cross Country: Chris Showman :[email protected] Volleyball 8th: Abby Fitzgerald: [email protected] Volleyball 7th: Kellie Backland: [email protected] Football 8th: Trent Stryker [email protected] Football 7th: Dean Wood [email protected]

Sportsmanship is making sure you have respect for the guy you're playing across from. Warren Moon Breakfast is served each morning from 7:40 - 7:55am in the commons, as all students need to report to their 1st hour class by 8am. The 2020-2021 PTO officers: Co-Presidents - Kim Rohe & Janene Huntley Email us at [email protected] with questions Vice President - Megan Detjens or to get involved! Secretary/Treasurer - Amy Donner Communications/Outreach - Open Find us on Facebook: Bennington Middle School PTO

Event info COMING SOON! BMS PTO recently met with BMS Administrative staff to discuss the layout of the year. Please watch your email and our BMS PTO Facebook page in the coming week for a list of exciting upcoming events for your 6th-8th grade students! We are beyond excited to start planning some optional opportunities for students to get together and socialize outside the school day!

Holy Moly, It’s Time to Rolly…..Into New School Year! Back to School Breakfast a Success! On August 24th, BMS PTO enjoyed treating the staff to a bagel + extras breakfast to thank them for their efforts in getting the 2021/22 year off to a great start! We also surprised staff with Badger air fresheners to celebrate this FRESH new year! Thank you to all who have joined BMS PTO. Your contributions make staff recognition like this possible. Goooo Badgers!

Join the PTO today by going to the district website through your MySchoolBucks account. What does the PTO do? ∙ Plans activities and events for students + staff ∙ Provides rewards for students for reading and achievement goals ∙ Coordinates meals for staff during conferences and hosts Staff Appreciation Week ∙ Manages the concession stand for home athletic events - potential opportunities for the coming sports season ∙ Sells Badger apparel ∙ Supports the students and staff of BMS through a variety of other ways:

*TAGG(Together A Greater Good) – BMS PTO is on TAGG! When you use the TAGG app at participating businesses,they will donate a % to Bennington Middle School PTO! Please download the TAGG app and support your PTO today!

We are thrilled to announce that Hy-Vee is on TAGG ! More specifically, all 17 stores in Omaha, Council Bluffs, Fremont and Plattsmouth will happily donate 1% of your purchases to the local school, nonprofit or organization of your choice when you scan a picture of your whole receipt on the free Together A Greater Good mobile app. Exclusions include gift cards, postage, pharmacy, money orders, prepaid debit cards, lottery and money transfers.

* Box Tops For Education – The Box Tops programs has undergone some changes. There is now an app you can use to scan your receipts and record qualifying product purchases. Click https://www.boxtops4education.com to find out more information about the updated program.This money goes to the school’s activity account to be used for student and staff needs.

Little Badgers Fall Volleyball Camp! K-3rd Grade: 9am- 9:45am 4th-6th Grade: 10am -11am

Dates: Price: September 18th $20/ Saturday Session September 25th Or $90 for all 5 Saturday Sessions October 2nd October 16th October 23rd

Use the QR code to sign up ! All payments can be made via Venmo at @badger-volleyb all PROJECT INFORMATION 156TH STREET PROJECT AUG/SEP 2021

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE Completed work open to school/ LEGEND local traffic With the placement of pavement up to CW Haden Drive this week, the final section of the 156th Street project is COMPLETED Area: Bennington Rd & 156th St south of N 2nd Street scheduled to be removed and replaced starting August PHASE F-1 & F-2 COMPLETED 18th. This will require a FULL closure of the CW PHASE F-3 N Haden Drive intersection with 156th Street starting on PHASE F-4 August 30, 2021 around 8:30am. We estimate that the Open to local traffic intersection should be re-opened by September 13, 2021 Area: 156th St from N 2nd St to south (pending weather). Once the intersection is completed, it is of N 4th Street anticipated that 156th Street will re-open to through traffic Remaining: Sidewalks, backfill and in early to mid-September. The contractor can complete seeding the final grading, seeding and finish work under traffic with PHASE F-1 & F-2 some temporary lane closures. All work is expected to be completed by the end of September 2021. Schedule: Open to local traffic 8/30/21 As the new school year begins on August 18th, drivers will find the traffic signal at 156th and Bennington Road is Area: 156th St from 4th St to operational. Please note the use of a flashing yellow arrow CW Haden Dr PHASE F-3 (instead of a green ball) for the left turn movement that yields to through traffic. We also ask that parent picking up students at Bennington Elementary not stop and wait Schedule: 8/30/21 to 9/13/21 on 156th Street as that causes a safety concern for both Closure: 156th St and CW Haden Dr vehicles and pedestrians. intersection The City of Bennington appreciates everyones patience Detour: Military or Bennington Rd/ with the extended schedule on this project. For any PHASE F-4 168th St/Highway 36 questions or concerns, please contact the project contacts or visit the project’s Facebook page listed below.

PROJECT CONTACTS

Marvin Lech, NDOT District 2, Construction Engineer 402-595-2534 marvin.lech@.gov Jeff Webert, K2 Construction, Project Manager 402-467-2355 / 402-890-2299 [email protected]

A Facebook group has been set up for the project. Please see the following for information: facebook.com/groups/K2BenningtonProject/ Thank you! We want to thank everyone who helped make the Bennington Public Schools Foundation’s Yesterday’s Prom Fundraiser a huge success! Thank you to everyone who attended either in-person or virtually, donated, and bid on auction items to raise a total of $73,000! All funds raised will support students and teachers in the district through the Foundation’s 12 programs! Also, thank you to the 57 donors who raised a total of $7,627 for Bennington’s TeamMates chapter! Thank you to our event sponsors! *A full list of sponsors can be found at: https://benningtonschoolsfoundation.org/annual-gala/

$5,000 Level Gold Level Dr. & Mrs. Chris and Sheryl Cornett Mr. & Mrs. Jeff and Amy Beresh Mr. & Mrs. Rick and Melissa Freed Mr. & Mrs. Kyle and Becky Herber Mr. & Mrs. Darrell and Coe Leta Logemann Mr. & Mrs. Brandon and Shaye McCarville Mr. & Mrs. Darrin and Chelsea Mercer Platinum Level Mr. & Mrs. Matt and Alli Deaver Mr. & Mrs. Shawn and Kristine Sanger

Virtual Sponsor

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Breakfast 1 Breakfast 2 Breakfast 3 Mini Pancake & Sausage Bites – 20g Scrambled Eggs & Toast – 18g Glazed – 50g Lunch Lunch Lunch Diner - Pot Roast – 9g Diner – Orange Chicken – 19g Diner - Meatball Sub – 31g & Ciabatta Roll – 22g & Rice – 30g with Peas & Carrots – 7g with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy – 21g with Edamame – 5g Pizza Bar – Breaded Mozzarella Sticks – 33g Pizza Bar – French Pizza – 36g OR Crispy Pork Tenderloin – 44g & Marinara Sauce – 6g with Side Salad – 6g with Waffle Fries – 20g with Side Salad – 6g Grab N’ Go - Turkey BLT Wrap – 58g Grab N’ Go – Buffalo Chicken Wrap – 64g Grab N’ Go – Deli Club Hoagie – 30g with Fresh Vegetables & Ranch Cup – 8g with Fresh Vegetables & Ranch Cup – 8g with Fresh Vegetables & Ranch Cup – 8g Labor Day 6 Breakfast 7 Breakfast 8 Breakfast 9 Breakfast 10 Sausage, Egg & Cheese –28g French Toast Sticks – 36g Breakfast Burrito – 29g Iced Long John – 44g Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Diner – & Bean Burrito – 40g Diner – Chicken Popcorn Bowl – 42g Diner - Chicken Pasta Alfredo – 35g Diner – Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich – 29g with Corn – 14g & Roll – 20g & Garlic Bread – 11g with Steamed Carrots – 6g Grill – Crispy/Spicy Chicken Sandwich – 40g Pizza Bar – Italian Dunkers – 28g with Broccoli – 2g Pizza Bar – Fiestada Pizza – 43g with Sweet Potato Wedges – 25g & Marinara Sauce – 6g Grill – – 29g with Side Salad – 6g Grab N’ Go – Chicken Caesar Wrap – 56g with Side Salad – 6g with Tater Tots – 19g Grab N’ Go – Turkey & Swiss Hoagie – 30g with Fresh Vegetables & Ranch Cup – 8g Grab N’ Go – Turkey Club Croissant – 26g Grab N’ Go – West Coast Veggie Wrap – 72g with Fresh Vegetables & Ranch Cup – 8g with Fresh Vegetables & Ranch Cup – 8g with Fresh Vegetables & Ranch Cup – 8g Breakfast 13 Breakfast 14 Breakfast 15 Breakfast 16 Breakfast 17 Muffin – 42g Bacon, Egg, Cheese English Muffin -33g Mini Pancake & Sausage Bites – 20g Scrambled Eggs & Toast – 18g Glazed Cinnamon Roll – 50g Lunch Lunch Sack Lunch Lunch Lunch Diner – Chicken & Waffles – 46g Diner – Beef Stew – 19g Turkey BLT Wrap – 68g Beef and Cheese Tot-Chos – 24g Diner – Corn Dog – 30g with Green Beans – 5g & Ciabatta Roll – 22g Veggie Juice – 14g & Ciabatta Roll – 22g with Baked Beans – 28g Pizza Bar – Cheese/Pepperoni Pizza – 36g Grill – /Cheeseburger – 28g Broccoli & Ranch Cup – 8g OR Crispy Pork Tenderloin Sandwich – 44g Pizza Bar – Breaded Mozzarella Sticks – 33g with Side Salad – 6g with – 17g Fresh Apple – 16g with Waffle Fries – 20g & Marinara Sauce – 6g Grab N’ Go – Chicken Salad Croissant – 28g Grab N’ Go – Italian Hoagie – 30g Cookie – 19g Grab N’ Go – Buffalo Chicken Wrap – 64g with Side Salad – 6g with Fresh Vegetables & Ranch Cup – 8g with Fresh Vegetables & Ranch Cup – 8g with Fresh Vegetables & Ranch Cup – 8g Grab N’ Go – Deli Club Hoagie – 30g with Fresh Vegetables & Ranch Cup – 8g Breakfast 20 Breakfast 21 Breakfast 22 Breakfast 23 Breakfast 24 Tornado – 22g Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissant –28g French Toast Sticks – 36g Breakfast Burrito – 29g Iced Long John Pastry – 44g Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Diner - Carnitas Street Taco – 27g Diner – Lasagna Roll-Ups – 26g Diner - Chicken Wings – 4g Diner – Frito Pie – 36g Diner – Teriyaki Chicken – 20g with Corn – 14g & Garlic Bread – 14g & Ciabatta Roll – 22g Grill – Hot Dog – 29g & Rice – 30g Pizza Bar – Cheese/Pepperoni Pizza – 36g with Roasted Zucchini – 3g with Candied Butternut Squash – 16g with Tater Tots – 19g with Broccoli – 2g with Side Salad – 6g Grill – Crispy/Spicy Chicken Sandwich – 40g Pizza Bar – Italian Dunkers – 28g Grab N’ Go – West Coast Veggie Wrap – 72g Pizza Bar – Fiestada Pizza – 43g Grab N’ Go – Ham & Cheese Hoagie – 30g with Fresh Vegetables & Ranch Cup – 8g with Sweet Potato Wedges – 25g & Marinara Sauce – 6g with Fresh Vegetables & Ranch Cup – 8g with Side Salad 6g Grab N’ Go – Chicken Caesar Wrap – 56g with Side Salad – 6g Grab N’ Go – Turkey & Swiss Hoagie – 30g with Fresh Vegetables & Ranch Cup – 8g Grab N’ Go – Turkey Club Croissant – 26g with Fresh Vegetables & Ranch Cup – 8g with Fresh Vegetables & Ranch Cup – 8g Breakfast 27 Breakfast 28 Breakfast 29 Breakfast 30 Muffin – 42g Bacon, Egg, Cheese English Muffin -33g Mini Pancake & Sausage Bites – 20g Scrambled Eggs & Toast – 18g Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Diner – BBQ Pork Sandwich – 54g Diner - Pancakes & Sausage Links – 30g Chicken Fried Steak – 19g Beef & Cheese Nachos – 33g with Sweet Kale Salad – 17g with Green Beans – 5g & Ciabatta Roll – 22g with Pintos & Cheese - 21g Pizza Bar – Cheese/Pepperoni Pizza – 36g Grill – Hamburger/Cheeseburger – 28g with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy – 24g OR Crispy Pork Tenderloin Sandwich – 44g with Side Salad – 6g with French Fries – 17g Pizza Bar – French Bread Pizza – 36g with Waffle Fries – 20g Grab N’ Go – Chicken Salad Croissant – 28g Grab N’ Go – Italian Hoagie – 30g with Side Salad – 6g Grab N’ Go – Buffalo Chicken Wrap – 64g with Fresh Vegetables & Ranch Cup – 8g with Fresh Vegetables & Ranch Cup – 8g Grab N’ Go - Turkey BLT Wrap – 58g with Fresh Vegetables & Ranch Cup – 8g with Fresh Vegetables & Ranch Cup – 8g Milk is served daily with breakfast and lunch; skim chocolate, skim strawberry and 1% white. A variety of fruit is offered daily with breakfast and lunch. Salad bar offered daily for lunch. Approximate grams of carbohydrates are listed for each menu item. For additional nutrition information contact Tracy Watsabaugh at 402-238-3044.

MENU IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER. Badgers in the Middle September 2021 Middle School Newsletter What’s Happening this month…

Happy Labor Day—No School Sept. 6

School Board Meeting Sept. 13

Early Dismissal at 11:50am Sept. 15

Dine at Runza and support Teammates Sept. 21

Hexter 1 ends/Hexter 2 begins Sept 28/Sept 29

Bennington Middle School, 11201 N. 168th Box 309, Bennington NE 68007 Phone - 402-238-3082 Fax - 402-916-5823 @WeRBenningtonMS