Culler Middle School is a professional learning community with a tradition of service, a culture of collaboration, and a commitment to student learning.
Greetings Families,
We are so excited to kick off April here at Culler with exciting things happening every week.
This month we will have NSCAS testing on Wednesday and Thursday each week. Please make sure your students get plenty of rest and come to school on time.
We hope to see all of you here at the variety show after school on the 10th. Please encourage your scholars to make great choices to attend the dance on the 25th.
It is hard to believe we only have seven weeks left! 8th grade families, please look for details to come on how we will celebrate your scholars’ continuation to high-school!
In partnership,
Principal
dchurch@lps.org
Razan Hussein, Isabelita Gamboa Gomez, Josias West, Alannah Guthrie
Quency Walker, Roxann Caroon, Alayshia Nimox, Kpalee Npimnee
Sofia Cherevoza, Yennifer “Daniela” Rivas Dormes, Cy Norris
Harper McPherson, Veronika Rovenska, Amy Nguyen, Sergio Dominguez Betancourt
Khukula Sadeq, Mervielle Vigan, Sham Al-Mahdawi, Igor Popadko
Sofia Cherevoza, Yennifer “Daniela” Rivas Dormes, Cy Norris
Razan Hussein, Isabelita Gamboa Gomez, Josias West, Alannah Guthrie
Quency Walker, Roxann Caroon, Alayshia Nimox, Kpalee Npimnee
Juliana Salim, Angela Recinos Cabrero, Kai Colberg, Perhard Khudada
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are excited to share information about the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program available at Culler Middle School. AVID is a nationally recognized program designed to support students in building the skills they need for academic success and lifelong learning. This initiative helps students develop critical thinking, organization, and study strategies, ensuring they are well-prepared for high school and beyond.
At Culler Middle School, the AVID program is offered exclusively to our 7th and 8th grade students. By focusing on these key years, AVID provides timely support that aligns with the developmental and academic challenges our students face as they transition to higher grade levels. The skills learned through AVID not only enhance academic performance but also empower students with the confidence and determination to pursue future opportunities.
We believe that every student can benefit from the opportunities provided by AVID. To ensure the program meets the needs of our students, there is an application process in place. This process helps identify students who are most likely to thrive in an AVID environment. As part of the vetting process, selected applicants may be invited to participate in an interview. This interview is designed to provide additional insights into each student’s interests, academic goals, and readiness for the program’s challenges.
AVID is much more than an academic support program; it’s a community of learners dedicated to excellence. Students in AVID benefit from:
We encourage you to consider this valuable opportunity for your child. If you have any questions about the application process, the interview, or the AVID program in general, please feel free to contact our program coordinator at [contact information] or speak with your child’s school counselor.
Thank you for your continued support in helping our students reach their full potential. Together, we can empower our young learners to pursue their dreams with determination and confidence.
Thanks so much for being part of the AVID family!
AVID (Achievement Via Individual Determination) is an educational program that is designed to help students develop the skills they need to be successful in college and beyond. This segment is meant for all Culler students and their families, not just those in the AVID Elective, so that every student can reap the benefits of successful habits and routines now, and in the future!
For more information, visit https://home.lps.org/curriculum/avid/ or reach out to our AVID Elective Instructor, Mx. Beatty via email (abeatty3@lps.org)
Thanks so much for being part of the AVID family!
In AVID pursuit of excellence,
Mx. Beatty
AVID Elective Teacher
@ Culler Middle School
Empower learners to be curious, critical, and creative thinkers; enthusiastic readers; skillful researchers; and conscientious digital citizens.
Did you know many of our fantastic library resources are accessible from home? Students can use these tools to research and gather information for their assignments, making it easier to complete their work wherever they are.
Follow these directions to get the login information to use these resources at home:
At LPS we teach students that terms of service agreements are important and have real-world implications.
Topics for a family discussion might include:
LPS has procedures in place to ensure the apps and websites students are using adhere to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.
In the next few weeks, families will receive a Notification of Continuation of Services. This document outlines the level your scholar is currently being served and the classes they are in. If you have any questions about this information, please reach out to Mrs. Bandy.
Aqeel Fadhil
(402) 436-1715
Hager Mohamed
(402) 436-1958
Claudia Rains
(402) 436-1988
Khudhur Ali
(402) 436-1994
Kmwe Paw
(402) 436-1434
Toan Tran
(402) 436-1955
Amanullah Ahadi
(402) 436-1832
Olena Savchenko
The mission of Culler Middle School’s counseling program is to advocate for ALL students which is demonstrated through forming positive connections and cultivating a sense of community. As professional school counselors, we will provide a comprehensive, data driven, developmentally-appropriate program that supports each student’s academic, prosocial, and career development.
Showing up to school every day is critical for children’s well-being, engagement, and learning. As we continue to battle with cold and flu season, please refer to the following guidelines regarding when to send your student to school.
Make sure to send children to school if they are:
Children can even go to school if they:
As we enter quarter 4, remember to set up your ParentVUE account if you haven’t already so you can access your child’s grades, attendance and district test scores. You can even set up parameters to see if your student’s grade falls below a certain grade or if they have any missing assignments. Here are two super helpful links with videos showing you how to update your settings.
https://home.lps.org/cs/parentvue-lps-parent-portal-for-student-information/
6th Grade
kwashbur@lps.org
7th Grade
dmarr@lps.org
8th Grade
scharles@lps.org
Attendance Counselor
cdavis4@lps.org
Registrar
kready@lps.org
Social Worker
dklein3@lps.org
There are many “layers” of digital protections that follow your student as they progress through their life in LPS. Informed by federal/state laws, and guided by LPS Board of Education policies, the District builds a digital “walled garden” where students are able to collaborate with peers and teachers, while also keeping their data secure.
Learn more about how your student’s data privacy is protected here: LPS Computing Services | Data Privacy
The eduroam wireless network is more secure than most public wifi networks and is available in several locations around Lincoln. Students using their LPS Chromebooks around town should connect to eduroam whenever it is available. Simply select it from the list of available networks – no other steps needed! Visit this poster [LINK] and/or LPS jump code: pao4 for more information.
Scenarios where Eduroam may come in handy include:
It’s said a body needs 8 hours of sleep every night. That’s especially true during the testing season. Student Chromebooks also need a good night of charging. Please help your students remember to bring their Chromebooks fully charged every day.
LPS cares deeply about protecting students DIGITALLY. We go to great lengths to ensure that your child’s digital interactions are safe and appropriate, that the data we collect about them is secure, and that we are guiding them to make good digital decisions. Because these efforts are less visible than our physical security efforts, we have assembled this resource to shine light on these important measures that are happening in LPS every day: LPS Student Data Privacy
The Lincoln Public Schools District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, citizenship status or economic status in its programs, activities and employment.
ParentVue is a component of the LPS Student Information System that allows parents/guardians to:
