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through an inclusive environment, guided by high expectaƟons, guarantees personal and academic growth and the ability to successfully compete and posiƟvely contribute to an increasingly globalized society.

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PROGRESS CHECKS & GRADES First Progress Check Tuesday, November 13 Second Progress Check Wednesday, December 5 Semester Ends Friday, December 21

(Winter Break begins at 3:15 p.m. on Friday, December 21)

Remember to ask your student for the Progress Check which is to be brought home by the student. Semester grades are mailed home. You may also look at grades via your Parent Portal Account. THIRD SEMESTER Our third semester will begin on Thursday, January 3rd. All students can print their schedules from the Student Portal. NUMBERS TO REMEMBER

Attendance 402-715-6010 Activities 402-715-6025 Student 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 appoint-ments or late arrivals. Attendance does not accept written notes. Thank you. INFINITE CAMPUS PARENT PORTAL Millard Public Schools provides parents/guardians access to student information via the District’s web accessible student database, Infinite Campus, Parent Portal. To register log on to: x� http://mps.schoolfusion.us/ x� Click on Infinite Campus x� Select Parent Portal Available information includes daily attendance, student schedules, grade book information, progress reports and high school transcripts. PARKING AT MILLARD WEST There is no parking along the east, south or west main drive on the Millard West campus. This is a fire lane. If you are attending any Millard West event at any time, please park in one of the park-ing lots. Illegally parked cars will be ticketed and towed.

PROJECT WEE CARE Project Wee Care is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization that helps local MILLARD families who are going through a tough time by providing them with care packages in December. These care packages include food, clothing and other basic needs the family might have. If enough donations are made to Project Wee Care, the family in need will also receive “wish list” items so that each child in the family receives a holiday gift. If you would like to sponsor a family please contact: Michelle Brady ( 715-6069) or Maureen Zohlen (715-6329) in the Millard West Guidance Office by November 15th. THANK YOU!

OPEN DOOR MISSION The Millard West DECA students are sponsoring a Toilet Paper Drive for Open Door Mission Novem-ber 1st through November 9th. There will be a competition between the class grades to donate the most toilet paper. Each member of the winning class will receive a gift discount to the Scratchin Post. Drop off boxes will be at the front entrance and entrance to the green mile (300 wing).

POST PROM Post Prom is off and running. We are meeting at Millard West every Monday and Thursday at 7 pm for decorations, but could use some assistance. If you are available on these evenings, please come up and

help. This is a great way to meet other Millard West parents. We have lots to do to make this a great event!

We are also still looking for Decorations Co-Chair and Donations Chairs. If you are interested, please contact Chris Newhouse at 402-214-3866 or email me at chris.sccholdingsllc@gmail.com. This is for a worthwhile event and we can’t do it without the parents help!

PROM 2013 - FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS Prom will be held at the Century Link Center on Saturday, April 13 from 8-11 p.m. 2012-2013 YEARBOOK Don’t be left without a yearbook. Yearbook order forms are in this newsletter. Cost from September 1st through December 21st is $65.

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CONGRATULATIONS

MILLARD EDUCATION ACADEMY The Millard Education Academy students attended the Nebraska State Future Educators Convention on October 18, 2012 at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. The students heard KETV NewsWatch 7 Anchor/Reporter Brandi Peterson deliver the opening remarks. Ms. Peter-son talked about the importance of the teaching profession and how it influenced her career path. The students also listened to Craig Zablocki, an International speaker and author of the book, Improv 101 Unleash Your Creative Spirit, talk about the importance of humor in all organiza-tions. The students attended sessions about teaching and

heard lessons from area professors, and educators on reading, creativity, RESPECT project, Youth Court: An alternative Response to Bullying, Engaging strategies for English Language learners, Operation Educate the Educators, Creating a Positive Learning Environment, and many more. The Millard Education Academy also had several students who became State Champions of FEA: State Champion in FEA Moment Speech: Taylor Goblirsch - Millard West State Champion FEA Public Service Announcement: Lillana Chavez - Millard South, Kelsey Phipps - Millard North, Danielle Pliess - Millard West, Kate Sackett - Millard West, Taylor Goblirsch, Shannon Workmann - Millard South, Haley Barber - Millard North, Kourtney Mix - Millard West, Skylar Albers - Millard West First ever Nebraska State FEA Leadership Team Members: Taylor Goblirsch and Skylar Albers NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL PRESS ASSOCIATION Monday, October 15th, the yearbook students attended the Nebraska High School Press Association's Fall Workshop at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. There was a key note speaker, various break-out journalism sessions for students, as well as an awards ceremony. The 2012 Millard West Prowler Yearbook won the Corn-husker Award (top honor for yearbooks in the state of Nebraska) and the Golden Kernel Award for 'theme' and 'photography. The students and I (Journalism teacher Mark Hilburn) left the workshop excited and eager to get back to work on the 2013 Prowler Yearbook.

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Advanced Placement And Dual Enrollment Information Night

What: Information on Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment Programs

When: Tuesday, January 15 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.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 infor-mation session to find out more about these worthwhile programs.

MOCK JOB INTERVIEW VOLUNTEERS Welcome to the 2012-2013 school year. Each semester, the Millard West Oral Communications students (those in Speech, Debate or Forensics) go through a Mock Job Interview. Students apply for part-time jobs and have a one-on-one interview with a business professional from the community. We are always actively looking for new Mock Job Interview Volunteers. The interviews run from 7:30 a.m. until noon. If you are interested, please contact Jennifer Jerome at jmjerome@mpsomaha.org for more information.

MILLARD WEST THEATRE PRESENTS The 2012-2013 Theatre Season has been announced! Theme: A season of Work and Play One Act: Waiting for Lefty by Clifford Odets - November 29th & 30th Improv Night: January 17th Spring Play: The Office Plays by Adam Bock - May 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th

CLASS RINGS School Traditions/Jostens will meet with sophomores on Monday, October 29th during Quality Time to hand out packets regarding class rings. They will return during the lunch hours on October 31, November 1st & 2nd so that orders can be placed.

DECA GAME SHOW NIGHT DECA is sponsoring a game show night on Thursday, November 8th, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Lecture Hall (room 164). Free pizza, cookies and prizes. All Millard West students are welcome!

SENIOR INFORMATION

ORDERS FOR GRADUATION School Traditions/Jostens will meet with seniors on Monday, October 22nd during extended Quality Time to distribute information on ordering cap & gowns and graduation announcements. They will return during the lunch hours on October 31, November 1st and November 2nd, so that you can place your order. A minimum deposit of $50 is required at the time you place your order.

GRADUATION DATE AND PLACE Graduation 2013 - Saturday, May 25th at 1:00 p.m. at the Omaha Civic Auditorium, 1804 Capitol Avenue.

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Dual Enrollment Opportunities Millard West 2012-2013

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 concurrently with enrollment 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 will generally not accept dual enrollment credit in science and math. Most dual enrollment credits will transfer as general required courses rather than as major-specific 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 $89 cost per exam in the spring of 2013) 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 Mr. Bob Lamberty or Micki Zoucha at Millard West at 715-6001. 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

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AP Dual Credit Options for 2012-2013 Millard West High School

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.

University of Nebraska

UNO At Omaha

English

A.P. English Literature (Ms. Sandoz or Mr. Mercer) x� UNO English 1010: Introduction to Genre Studies

- prose (3 credit hours) x� UNO English 1020: Introduction to Genre Studies

- poetry, drama, film (3 credit hours)

Math

A.P. Calculus AB (Mr. Hall only) x� UNO Math 1950: Calculus I (5 credit hours)

A.P. Calculus BC (Mr. Hall only) x� UNO Math 1950: Calculus I (5 credit hours) x� UNO Math 1960: Calculus II (5 credit hours)

A.P. Statistics (Mr. May only) x� UNO Statistics CIST 2500: Introduction to Applied Statistics (3 credits)

Science

A.P. Biology (Mr. Carlson or Dr. Hylok) x� UNO Biology 1450: Biology I (5 credits) x� UNO Biology 1750: Biology II (5 credits)

A.P. Physics (Mr. Berzina) x� UNO Physics 1110: General Physics (4 credits) x� UNO Physics 1120: General Physics (4 credits)

A.P. Environmental Science (Ms.Ord) x� UNO Biology 1330: Biology (3 credits)

Social Studies

A.P. Comparative Government (Ms. Bragg) x� UNO Political Science 2500: Introduction to

Comparative Politics (3 credits)

A.P. European History (Mr. Fields or Mr. Royers) x� UNO History 1510: Western Civilization

1453-1789 (3 credit hours) x� UNO History 1520: Western Civilization since

1789 (3 credit hours)

A.P. Psychology (Mr. Stauffer) x� UNO Psychology 1010: Introductory Psychology

(3 credit hours)

A.P. United States History (Mr. Heys or Mr. Bull) x� UNO History 1110: American History to 1865

(3 credit hours) x� UNO History 1120: American History since 1865

(3 credit hours)

World Languages

A.P. French (Ms. Johnson) x� UNO French 2120: Intermediate French 2

(3 credit hours)

A.P. German (Ms. Langer) x� UNO German 2120: Intermediate German 2

(3 credit hours)

A.P. Spanish (Ms. Ehrke) x� UNO Spanish 2120: Intermediate Spanish 2

(3 credit hours) Music

A.P. Music Theory (Mr. Keith) x� UNO Music 1420: Music Core Curriculum II (3 credit hours)

Other Dual Enrollment Options

Athletic Training and Sports Injuries Internship x� UNO PE 3040: Prevention and Care of Athletic

Injuries

Academies: Education, Finance and Entrepreneurship x� Each academy offers dual enrollment opportunities

through UNO and Metro. Students must be en-rolled in the academy to take advantage of these opportunities. See district website on Academies for more information.

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MILLARD CAREER ACADEMY

Attention Sophomore Students and Parents Students will soon finalize course selections for the last two years of high school and it is important to use these years to prepare for post-secondary plans. One way to be prepared is to participate in a Millard career Academy. The Culinary Skills, Education, Entrepreneurship, Health Sciences and Distribution and Logistics Management Academies enhance the many opportunities available to Millard students and help students prepare for college and/or a career. During their Junior and Senior years, academy participants attend their assigned high school half of each day and travel to the academy the remaining half-day. Academy participants earn 40 credits per year toward high school graduation and have the option to earn college credit at a reduced tuition rate through Metropolitan Community College and University of Nebraska at Omaha. This is a great way to explore a career, learn with a cohort group of students and gain experience in a career field. To learn more about the academy opportunities, attend the parent information meeting and academy open house where you will meet academy teachers and students currently enrolled in each academy. The Career Academy website is http://mps.mpsomaha.org/academies. �����

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Millard West will be hosting an informational meeting for all Millard West sophomores regarding all of the Millard Academies during Quality Time

on Monday, November 12 in the auditorium.

Parent Information Meeting Thursday, November 29, 2012 6:30-7:30 pm or 8:00-9:00 pm

Don Stroh Administration Center�5606 S. 147 Street

Academy Open Houses Tuesday, December 4, 2012

6:30-7:30 pm �Culinary Skills Academy, Room 1404�

Distribution & Logistics Management Academy, Room 1303�Health Sciences Academy, Room 1402�

Horizon High School�5300 George B. Lake Parkway

Education Academy, Room 321�Millard West High School�5710 S. 176 Avenue

Entrepreneurship Academy, Room 128�Millard South High School�14905 Q Street

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MILLARD WEST LIBRARY We are sure that many of our avid student readers will be happy to know that there are hundreds of new books in the library! We have voracious readers at West, both students and staff. That’s what makes it exciting for the library staff! Students can find the new Millard Reads list on the library website link.

We’re also very big on technology, and enjoy helping students through the intricacies of software and hardware use. It is a very good idea for all students to invest in a flash drive for project storage. As always, we’re asking students to save everything in two places, and we’re trying to remember to follow our own advice.

Thank you to the Millard Public Schools Foundation for providing the funding to have the library open later in the evenings.

Library hours: Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 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 to report to the Testing Center to make up the work.

Testing Center Hours Monday 7:15 - 8:30 a.m. - Lecture Hall (room 164) Tuesday 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. - 100B (inside Library) Thursday 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. - 100B (inside Library)

STUDY CENTER HOURS 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.

Tuesday 3:30-5:30 p.m. English, Math, Social Studies, Spanish teachers will be available to assist students - Located in Library Science - Located in room 214

Thursday 3:30-5:30 p.m. Math & Spanish teachers will be available to assist students - Located in Library Science - Located in room 214

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 Tuesday - Friday Store Hours 7:50 - 8:45 a.m. 7:10 - 8:00 a.m. 12:07 - 1:53 p.m. 11:34 - 1:37 p.m. 3:20 - 3:45 p.m. 3:20 - 3:45 p.m.

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PARENT POWER!!!!

How To Explain to Your Teen Why You Don’t Want Him/Her

Drinking or Using Drugs

Kids who learn a lot about the risks of drugs and alcohol from their parents are up to 50% less likely to use than those who do not.

Don’t want your teen drinking or using drugs? Tell him how you feel and what you expect from him. Be warm but firm. For example, you might say:

"“I’m not trying to ruin your fun. I love you and I want you to stay healthy. The best way to do that is to stay completely away from drugs and alcohol. I need you to promise that you will."

"‘I realize there's a lot of temptation out there. I also know you're a really smart, strong person. That's why I expect you to stay clean — no matter what your friends are doing. Agreed?"

"“There's a lot of new science about teens, drugs and alcohol. It scares me to know how easily you could damage your brain or get addicted. I want your word that you'll steer clear of all that, and keep me in the loop on the kids you hang out with, too." (www.drugfree.org/teenbrain)

Research shows that when parents talk openly about drugs and drinking, children have better self-control and develop more negative perceptions of these risky behaviors. (www.drugfree.org/prevent)

Fast Facts Parents Need to Know About……

Teen Parties

i� 1/3 of teen partygoers report that parents are rarely or never present at the parties they attend.

i� Alcohol is 16 times likelier to be available and marijuana is 29 times likelier to available at parties where parents are NOT present.

i� 1/3 of teen partygoers have attended parties where teens were drinking alcohol, smoking pot, or using cocaine, ecstasy, or prescription drugs while a parent WAS present.

Nebraska Law States: It is illegal for anyone to provide or sell alcohol to persons under age 21. If you know of minors consuming alcohol or adults providing alcohol to those under the age of 21 then make the right call: 1-866-MUST-B-21. It’s anonymous and could save someone’s life. “A child who reaches age 21 without smoking, abusing alcohol, or using drugs is virtually certain to never do so.” Joseph Califano, Jr. (President of the Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse)

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GUIDANCE NEWS

Academic Support at Millard West When students are taking courses that stretch their academic skills and challenge them to new levels of thinking, they sometimes become frustrated when the answers are not clear and immediate. As educators, however, we know that these are instances in which students are growing and developing as learners and thinkers. If your student is becoming frustrated or panicked due to academic challenges, the key is to seek support early rather than spending weeks in panic mode or waiting until the end of the semester to address the concern. There are a number of resources available at Millard West to support your student in working through these challenges. x� Tuesday/Thursday After School Study Center in the Info. Center from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. x� Individual Help with the Student's Teacher Before or After School as Available x� Tutor From the National Honor Society - See Mrs. Zohlen in Guidance to inquire about this possi-

bility. x� Study Hall scheduled into school day x� Course level change if student is misplaced academically x� Visit with our Academic Counselor, Mrs. Zohlen, to discuss concerns.

Naviance for Parents Parents: Be sure to sign up for your Naviance account today. A personal Naviance account gives you access to career and college information that is helpful to both you and your student. Parents are also able to click on Updates on the lower right hand side of the welcome page and find communication of area activities that promote career and college awareness with live links, email addresses and web sites. Also on the welcome page are links to the Millard Curriculum Guide, Education Quest, NCAA information and Millard Academy information. Contact Brenda Cary blcary@mpsomaha.org in the Guidance Office for log-in information. Send her an e-mail with your student’s name and she will send you your registration information.

Signs of Depression/Suicide Education In November, all students will participate in activities that educate them on the signs of depression and pro-vide information regarding suicide prevention. These activities will be led by school counselors. Ninth grade students will attend a presentation by the group R.E.S.P.E.C.T. called Reporting. Tenth, eleventh and twelfth grade students will watch a video about the signs or depression and suicide. Students will also be provided a wallet size card with hotline numbers. As part of this activity, counselors will administer a three question questionnaire to determine if students are currently experiencing signs of depression or self-harm.

If there is any need for parent contact after students participate in these activities, a counselor will follow up with parents. If you choose to opt your student out of these activities or need further information, please con-tact the guidance office.

ACT Parent Resource Check out this parent resource - ACT Parent! This online, monthly newsletter contains helpful information such as searching for the right college fit and making sense of college terms. Please visit http://www.act.org/education/subscribe.html?hq_e=el&hq_m=2001040&hq_l=5&hq_v=5def7a86d3#.UImGN2GWm5I to sub-scribe.

Students Examine Developmental Assets Profile Results in QT Students in 9th and 11th grades took the Developmental Assets Profile earlier this fall. The Developmental Assets Profile is a questionnaire with a series of statements intended to identify building blocks of healthy de-velopment including skills, experiences, and character traits that promote positive youth development. Stu-dents will receive their results in Quality Time in November and will be asked to reflect upon opportunity are-as in which they can grow, as well as areas of strength to continue to build upon. For more information about the Developmental Assets, please see the Search Institute website at www.search-institute.org.

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Career Awareness Talks

Millard West 9-12 grade students are invited to further investigate potential careers during the months of November and December by attending a Career Awareness Talk (CAT). Panels of speakers within a specific career field have been invited to speak to interested students in the Guidance Office on the dates below. The talks will begin at 10:00 a.m. and last approximately 45 minutes. Students: Sign up for a Career Awareness Talk through your Naviance account. Click on the About Me tab and look for the Career Awareness Talks survey on the left hand side of the page. Then click on the CAT you would like to attend. A pass will be sent to you the day of the CAT so that you can attend. Visual Arts …….Tuesday, November 6 - 10:00 a.m. x� Graphic Design - Courtney Brewer, Senior Graphic Designer, EG Integrated x� Photographer - Geoff Johnson, Owner, Geoff Johnson Photo x� Filmmaker - Jason Levering, Executive Director, Omaha Film Festival

Education…….Tuesday, November 13 - 10:00 a.m. x� Speech Pathologist- Jeanne Meyer, Millard West High School x� ELL Department Head - Jennifer Reid, Millard Public Schools x� Early Childhood Education - Sheryl Mazur, Early Childhood Program Director, Millard Public Schools Foundation x� Special Education Teacher - Casey Hurner, Millard West High School

Health Science…...Tuesday, November 27 - 10:00 a.m. Speakers are being arranged by the Omaha Area Health Education Center Emergency Services……Tuesday, December 4 - 10:00 a.m. x� Law Enforcement - Deputy Chad Miller, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office x� Firefighter - Capt. Dave Mann, Omaha Fire Department x� Paramedic - Omaha Fire Department

Industrial Tech…….Tuesday, December 11 - 10:00 a.m. Careers represented: welders, machinists, tool and die cutting, CNC machining, electronics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, plasma cutting. x� Kyle Kraudy, Dave Douglas& Rogene Smith, Conductix-Wampfler, Inc x� Jim Vyhidal, Quality Director, Tri-V Tool & Manufacturing Co. x� Katie Beach, Human Resource Recruiter, Nebraska Machinery Company x� Joel Dickinson, Admissions Associate, Southeast Community College x� Kristen Kruse, Recruiter & Bethany Heerspink, Account Manager, Aerotek

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GUIDANCE NEWS

Students planning to attend four year colleges and universities should take a college entrance exam a minimum of three times during their junior/senior year of high school. Students should also research their possible post-secondary institutions in order to review admission testing requirements. Please contact the Millard West Guidance Department if you have questions.

2012-2013 ACT Test Dates

Students may register by going to the following website: www.actstudent.org

2012-2013 SAT Test Dates

Students may register by going to the following website: ww.collegeboard.com/students/testing

Additional fees apply if you register late or make changes to your test type, center or date after registering.

Test Date Registration Deadline (Late Fee Required) October 27, 2012 September 21, 2012 September 22 - October 5, 2012

December 8, 2012 November 2, 2012 November 3 - 16, 2012

February 9, 2013 January 11, 2013 January 12 - 18, 2013

April 13, 2013 March 8, 2013 March 9 - 22, 2013

June 8, 2013 May 3, 2013 May 4 - 17, 2013

Test Date Tests Offered Regular Registration Closes

Late Registration Closes

October 6, 2012 SAT & Subject Tests Sept. 7, 2012 Sept. 21, 2012

Nov. 3, 2012 SAT & Subject Tests Oct. 4, 2012 Oct. 19, 2012

Dec. 1, 2012 SAT & Subject Tests Nov. 1, 2012 Nov. 16, 2012

Jan. 26, 2013 SAT & Subject Tests Dec. 28, 2012 Jan. 11, 2013

Mar. 9, 2013 SAT Test Only Feb. 8, 2013 Feb. 22, 2013

May 4, 2013 SAT & Subject Tests Apr. 5, 2013 Apr. 19, 2013

June 1, 2013 SAT & Subject Tests May 2, 2013 May 17, 2013

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Band News

Congratulations to the Varsity Marching Band for their outstanding performances this season. Following are our results:

Ɖ Bellevue East - 1st Place in both the Prelims and Finals Competition and received the awards for Best Music, Best Visual, and Best Effect.

Ɖ Columbus – 1st Place and won all captions: Best Music, Best Visual, Best Effect, Best Percus-sion, and Best Guard

Ɖ Sioux Falls – Advanced to finals, finished in 4th Place overall, and received the award for Best Drum Major

Ɖ OMI – 1st Place, and received the awards for Best Music, Best Visual, and Best Effect.

Ɖ State – 3rd Place overall with a score of 91.5!

Our Wildcat Marching Band is traveling to Philadelphia in November to march in the Philadelphia Thanksgiv-ing Day Parade, which is the oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade in the country. We will have information on how to watch the webcast of the parade for those who are interested. Thank you to our major corporate sponsors – Omaha Steaks and Hy-Vee for their support! The parade will be broadcast on the internet at www.6abc.com. The parade starts at 7:15am central time.

Congratulations to the following students for being selected to the NMEA All-State Ensembles:

All-State Band: Hannah Harrison, Erin Hathhorn, Megan Gehle, Alex Kolomaya, Zac Lindquist, Michael Roy, Ian Susman, & Derek Vogel. Alternates: Rebekah Stelzle & Christina Zhou

All State Jazz Band: Chas Bogatz

Go green for the band. Cans for the band is November 16 - 18. Please drop off your cans at the trailer in the parking lot.

Choral Music News

SHOW CHOIR RED CARPET PREMIER SHOW

No v e mber 6th - Millard West Auditorium 6:30 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.

Elegant de s s ert reception follo wing each sho w

Advanced ticket sales: November 1st & 2nd 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Adults: $10 Children/Students (4-18): $5 Children 3 & Under free (must sit on parent’s lap) Tickets purchased on the night of show are $5 (No Dessert)

Orchestra News

Thanks to all Orchestra Parents for their help with the Music and Mayhem Concert. Our students were terrific hosts to Westside High School and Beadle Middle School. The potluck and reception items were delicious!

Orchestra is in full swing. We appreciate the help and encouragement from our Band Directors and all of you. Dates: November 9 Orchestra students Lock In 7-11PM at West Free event- bring food and games. November 14-16 Nebraska Music Educators Convention- All State Orchestra! November 29 & 30 Variety Show auditions

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WILDCAT ATHLETIC & ACTIVITIES NEWS

ACTIVITIES AND ATHLETICS EVENT INFORMATION To view up-to-date athletic schedules go to:

http://www.mhsaaconference.org/g5-bin/client.cgi?G5genie=72&school_id=13

We are in the final weeks of our fall athletic season and it has proven to be an interesting and successful year for the Wildcats.

Congratulations to:

i� The Millard West Marching Band for their 3rd place finish at the State Marching Band Contest on October 28th at Millard South.

i� The girl’s softball team for their qualification for the State Tourney and Class A 3rd place final ranking.

i� The volleyball team heads into District action October 31st. Millard West ended the regular season as the NSAA #3 seed and will host a district tournament.

i� The men’s and women’s cross country teams have had outstanding seasons. The State meet was held on Friday, Oct. 19th in Kearney. Congratulations to Sidney Hirsch on her 2nd place finish and to Joe Harter for his State Championship and State course record run.

i� The varsity football team is 7-3, seeded 5th in Class A playoffs. Millard West will play Millard South, November 2nd at 8:00 in the second round of the State Football play-offs at Lyle Buell Stadium.

i� The Girl’s Golf Team qualified Katelyn Strudthoff for the State Tournament in Norfolk.

i� The Boy’s Tennis Team finished 10th at the State Tournament. Millard West's coaches and athletes want to extend a big “thank you” to all of our parents and fans for your interest and support of all the Millard West programs. The coaching staff appreciates your patience and sup-port of the early season practices, odd hours and late meals. Special “thanks” to all of our Athletic Booster Club members for your great support and also those parent reps for your communication and assistance to all of our programs. We encourage all of our fans and most especially parents of our athletes to join our Athletic Booster Club. Your involvement and support is a tremendous asset to our athletic program.

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ACTIVITIES AND ATHLETICS WINTER ATHLETICS Winter sports are right around the corner, with practices beginning on Monday, Novem-ber 12th. Sports offered are boys and girl’s basketball, boys and girls swimming and diving, and wrestling. Any student, who is planning on participating in winter sports, and not already competing in a fall sport, must have a physical and parent consent form on file in the activities office in order to practice and check out equipment. There is a one time $60.00 participation fee required of all participants who try out. This fee is non-refundable –included is a student activity pass, good at all West High athletic events. At the time all permission slips and fees are turned in to the activities office, the student will receive a participation card, which is their ticket to participate. Students completing a fall sport will be given back their card after they check in gear. The same card is needed for a winter or spring sport. All forms are available in the activi-ties office. ATHLETICS FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR All students and parents are reminded that in order to participate in interscholastic athletics, all students must do the following:

1. The Nebraska State Athletic Association has two check points for eligibility to participate in interscholas-tic athletics. The checkpoints are in January and August. The rules state that a student must pass a minimum of 20 credits during the prior two terms, i.e. a student participating in a winter or spring sport must have passed a minimum of 20 credit hours from August through December. Millard West students must be enrolled in a minimum of two classes in each nine week term and we strongly recom-mend 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, 2012 and have the required forms completed.

3. Complete the student Participation/required forms, complete the Emergency Card, plus the Transportation Form. Turn them into the Millard West Activities Office.

4. Millard Public Schools has an annual non refundable participation fee of $60.00 for each student

participating in NSAA sponsored interscholastic competitions. All students participating who have paid the $60.00 fee receive the Millard West student athletic admission pass and a participation card. .

All forms are available in the Millard West Activities Office. They may be picked up Monday through Friday from 7:30 A.M. to 3:45 P.M. They will also be available on our website under Activities. When all of the above steps have been completed and filed in the activities office...each student will be issued an Athletic Participation Card, which verifies that they have met all requirements for participation in athletics. Each student must give their Participation Card to their respective coach when checking out for their first practice. NO STUDENT MAY PRACTICE OR CHECK OUT EQUIPMENT UNTIL THEIR PARTIC-IPATION CARD IS TURNED INTO THEIR COACH. 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. A NEW PARTICIPATION CARD IS REQUIRED ANNUALLY FOR PARTICIPATION IN ATHLETICS.

DECEMBER 22-26 FIVE DAY COMPETITION/PRACTICE MORATORIUM (No teams may practice, workout, or play. Our facility is closed)

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WILDCAT ATHLETIC & ACTIVITIES NEWS 2012-2013 admission prices are as follows:

Varsity Football and Basketball All Other Varsity Sports Non Varsity Events Adults = $6.00 Students = $4.00 Adults = $5.00 Students = $3.00 Adults = $3.00 Students = $1.00

i� We are offering a Millard West Athletic Pass. Cost is $50 and the pass is good for 2012-2013 Millard West home events. NSAA events and tournaments are excluded.

i� 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 don’t match needs. A booster club membership entitles each family to two booster passes which admit the holder at no charge to all Millard West athletic events, EXCEPT VARSITY FOOTBALL AND VARSITY BASKETBALL. Contact the Activities Office for more information on how to join.

GIRLS BASKETBALL OPEN GYM / WORKOUT SCHEDULE

Girls Basketball fall conditioning and open gyms are in progress - see Coach Colony for infor-mation. Tryouts begin on November 12th. Each student-athlete must have a participation card to try out. The Activities Office can provide more information on this, if needed.

Nov. 12th: Basketball season begins. Be sure to get your physical and then turn in your participation card to me ASAP!!

If you have any questions, contact Coach Kip Colony: kcolony@mpsomaha.org “C” you on the court!!

BOYS BASKETBALL OPEN GYM / WORKOUT SCHEDULE

Boys interested in trying out for the 2012-2013 teams can attend pre-season workouts. If you participate in a fall sport, you do not need to attend until your season is over. We also have morning shooting workouts. Players shoot 2 days a week from 6:15 - 7:15. See Mr. Morrison to find out what days to come.

Nov. 12th: Basketball season begins. Be sure to get your physical and then turn in your participation card to me ASAP!!

Mr. Morrison can be contacted at: wtmorrison@mpsomaha.org WINTER SPORTS COACHES INFORMATION EMAIL ADDRESSES

Boys and Girls Swimming - Tracy Stauffer tstauffe@mpsomaha.org Girls Basketball - Kip Colony kcolony@mpsomaha.org Boys Basketball - Bill Morrison wtmorrison@mpsomaha.org Wrestling - Scott Townsley setownsley@mpsomaha.org

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mrhilburn@mspomaha.org402.715.6067

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