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BPS Community NewsSeptember 2017

BPS Lied Activity Center Swim Lessons**Attention**

Registration Process

The Lied Activity Center will have registration periods for families to sign up for our 3-12 years old swim lesson program. You will be able to choose the time and date of the session when you register during the dates listed below. Early sign ups are encouraged to ensure your desired time. Payment is due at the time of registration.

Session 2: Registration Period October 9-22, 2017

Youth Swim Lessons (3-12 years old)

Learn to swim while having fun with our trained instructors. We offer Pre-school (3-4 years old only) and levels one through six at the Lied Activity Center. All of our swim instructors are American Red Cross certified lifeguards.

Levels: Pre-school – Level 6

Cost: $50 members; $70 non-members

Saturdays SaturdaysClasses 1. 8:00 – 8:25 a.m. Sessions 2: Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18, Dec. 2, 9, 16

2. 8:30 – 8:55 a.m. (No Class Nov. 25)3. 9:00 – 9:25 a.m.4. 9:30 – 9:55 a.m.

Thursdays ThursdaysClasses 1. 6:35 – 7:00 p.m. Sessions 2: Oct. 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30, Dec. 7, 14

2. 7:05 – 7:30 p.m. (No Class Nov. 23)3. 7:35 – 8:00 p.m.

Group Lessons – Upper Levels

Levels: 3 – 6 ONLY

Cost: $55 members; &75 non-members

Tuesdays TuesdaysClasses 1. 6:35 – 7:15 p.m. Sessions 2: Oct. 24, Nov. 7, 14, 28, Dec. 5, 12, 19

2. 7:20 – 8:00 p.m. (No class Oct. 31 & Nov. 21)

Private Lessons Available / All Ages

Cost: $110 members; $135 non-members

Time/Dates: Classes consist of seven 30-minute sessions. Dates and times to be determined between instructor/student. Contact the Lied Activity Center at (402) 293-5000.

Swimming for Special Need Students

Introduction to water safety and basic water skills in a pool environment.

Cost: $95 members; $120 non-members

Time/Dates: Classes consist of seven 30-minute sessions. Dates and times to be determined between instructor/student. Contact the Lied Activity Center at (402) 293-5000.

Aqua Tots (Children 6 – 36 months)

Have fun in the pool with mom and dad. For tots that are ready to explore the aqua environment. Skills, games and water safety activities are included. Swim diapers are required for those not potty trained.

Cost: $35 members; $55 non-members

Wednesdays 6:30 – 6:55 p.m.

Session 2: Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1

Saturdays 10:00 – 10:25 a.m.

Session 2: Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4

Red Cross Lifeguard Class- must be 15 years old. Must attend all 3 days. Cost is $175.Register at the front desk at the Lied Activity Center. Classes are limited in number – paid registrations are reserved a spot.

October Class – Registration due by October 2:

Friday, October 6 / 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Bellevue West

Saturday & Sunday, October 7 & 8 / 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Bellevue West (with a lunch break)

LAC Youth Stroke Clinics

Location: BPS Lied Activity Center Pool

Cost: $50 members; $70 non-members

Time: Mondays: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Dates: Session 2: Oct. 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13

Give your child a head start in competitive swimming today by enrolling in our Stroke Clinic. This stroke Clinic is designed for students who already have a solid foundation of the fundamentals of swimming and desire to learn more advanced swimming techniques. The classes put emphasis on proper technique over speed. Students will enhance their competitive strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly) with drills taught by our experienced instructors.

In order to participate, students must meet 2 of the 3 following criteria:

• Must be able to swim 50 yards freestyle with rotary breathing continuously, without assistance• Must be currently or previously enrolled in Level 5 or 6 swimming lessons• Must be 11+ years old

Youth ActivitiesBasketball League (Grades K-2)

Cost: $35 members; $55 non-members

Time: Kindergarten: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

1st & 2nd Grade: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. or 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.(depends on league numbers)

Dates: Tuesday Evenings: Oct. 17, 24, Nov.7, 14, 21 (No league Oct. 31)

Learn the basic skills of basketball. Registration for boys and girls basketball league will be taken through October 8, or until teams are full, at the Lied Activity Center. Volunteers for head and assistant coaches are needed. Contact the Lied Activity Center at (402) 293-5000. Norefunds after the second week.

Basketball League (Grades 3rd -6th)

Cost: $45 members; $65 non-members

Time: Saturdays: Games: 9:00, 10:00, or 11:00 a.m. at BPS Middle Schools

Dates: Dec. 2, 9, Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, & Feb. 3 (No Games on Dec. 16, 23, 30)

Learn the basic skills of basketball. Registration for boys and girls basketball league will be taken through November 5 at the Lied Activity Center. Volunteers for head and assistant coaches are needed. Contact the Lied Activity Center at (402) 293-5000. No refunds after the second week.

Hunter’s Safety Training

Cost: Free

Time: Friday: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Saturday: 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to completion

Dates: Session 1: October 13, 14, 15Session 2: October 27, 28, 29

The Nebraska Game and Parks Department requires that all youth in the state of Nebraska complete a Hunter Safety Certification. Students must be at least 11 years of age to be tested and certified. Please register online at outdoornebraska.gov.

Bellevue SwimClub

Ages 6 and older, novice through competitive levels. Try us out for two free weeks.Learn to swim classes for ages 3-8.More info available at bellevueswimne.com

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This institution is an equal opportunity provider

Date: The 3rd Wednesday of each month

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Location: Mission Middle School 2202 Washington St (front of school)

Clothing Closet will be open: clothes for 12-18 year olds

Please bring boxes or bags to carry food.

Lights, Camera, Action Are you a 4th grader through 8th grade interested in how the theatre program at Bellevue East operates? If you answered yes then do we have a deal for you! Saturday, September 30, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Bellevue East is putting on a workshop. You will get to experience the theatre program in its entirety. You will see the workshop, the lights, the sound booth and you will experience makeup, hair, and costumes. We will have a short performance at 1p.m. for the families . Snacks and water will be provided and A LOT OF FUN WILL BE HAD BY ALL!! Please mail in registration to Joseph Hamik at Bellevue East by September 27th with the check made out to Theatre Boosters for $35! We hope to see you there!!

Bellevue East Theatre Workshop Registration

September 30, 2017 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Name:_______________________________________________ Grade:________ Parent/Guardian Contact Information: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Area of interest (circle one or more areas): on stage, back stage, props, lights and sound or all of the above . Please make checks payable to Theatre Boosters for $35 C/O Joseph Hamik, and mail to Bellevue East High School by September 27th.

Bellevue East Spirit Squad Little Chieftain Night

Join the Bellevue East Spirit Squad on the sideline as they cheer on the Varsity football team.

When: October 6th

Time: Enter through the office door at 5:00pm. Your child will join the spirit squad for “practice.” Kickoff is at 7pm and your student can cheer

as much of the game as they would like. Cost: $5.00 (money is used to support the program)

________________________________________________ Please RSVP by email at randi.hansen@bpsne.net or

kristin.wheeler@bpsne.net

Payments can be paid at door or mailed to: Bellevue East High School

Attn: Spirit Squad 1401 High School Drive Bellevue, NE 68005

2nd Annual

Lied Activity Center Craft and Biz Event

October 7, 2017 Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

2700 Arboretum Drive

Bellevue, NE 68005

***CRAFTER SEARCH*** Are you crafty? Do you make things that people go crazy over?

Homemade items, food, etsy stores, etc.

Sign up now for the 2nd annual LAC Craft and Biz event.

For more information, please contact Joni Brooks at

LAC-Craft@outlook.com

*Over 150 spaces available *Lots of advertising

*Great location in Bellevue *Plenty of parking

What: A spirit showcase that allows dance teams, cheer squads, step teams, drum lines, studios, and any other types of teams to perform for the community!

When: Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 1:00pm Where: Bellevue East High School – 1401 High School

Drive (South Gymnasium) Why: This will be a showcase event held at Bellevue East

High School in memory of Becky Wheeler. Becky was the cheer and dance spirit squad coach at Bellevue East. On November 23rd, 2003 she lost her battle to breast cancer. We would like to dedicate this showcase to her and honor her memory.

Admission: will be $5 dollars for adults and $3 for students with their school ID (children under age 5 are free). A portion of the profits will go towards the "Becky Wheeler Memorial Scholarship Fund."

*Please contact Kristin Wheeler or Randi Hansen if you have any questions! Kristin Wheeler: kristin.wheeler@bpsne.net

Randi Hansen: randi.hansen@bpsne.net

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Girls Fastpitch Softball—Competitive Teams

The Bellevue Shockers Softball Association is a non-profit youth softball organization that focuses both on competitive softball. This year we are offering competitive select teams in the following age divisions: 10U, 12U, 14U, 15U and 18U. The Shockers promote a positive environment that provides an opportunity to develop each player to their full potential. All teams are coached by highly qualified staff. We have an indoor facility for winter training and use Bellevue Elementary Schools, Lied Activity Center and Bryan High softball fields for spring and summer training.

We are currently RECRUITING players for the following teams:

12U team (cannot have turned 13 before 1/1/18)

14U team (cannot have turned 15 before 1/1/18)

15U team (cannot have turned 16 before 1/1/18)

To schedule a private tryout contact one of these coaches:

Tony Rodriguez at (402) 960-2787 or bssashockers@gmail.com

Tom Horton at (402) 881-2100 or Thomas.horton@bpsne.net

Please visit our website for more information www.bellevueshockers.com

Come hear from a panel of parents, law enforcement, and BPS staff to learn more about the resources available to help you become a proactive parent.

Bellevue East High School1401 High School Drive

Bellevue West High School1501 Thurston Avenue

Discussion Topics:

October 24, 2017 - SextingBellevue East HIgh School

November 28, 2017 - Bullying / ConflictsBellevue West HIgh School

January 30, 2018 - TruancyBellevue East HIgh School

February 20, 2018 - Suicide / Self harmBellevue West HIgh School

March 20, 2018 - MarijuanaBellevue East HIgh School

All discussions will be held

from 6:00-7:30 p.m.

∙ Food and drinks will be provided. ∙ Bring questions regarding the above mentioned topic. Panel members will be available to answer questions regarding other topics following the presentation.

∙ Leave informed, connected and armed with tools and techniques to parent with confidence.

Parental Resources

for Proactive Parenting

Bellevue Public Schools, Bellevue Police & Lift Up Sarpy County