Minne Lusa Happenings the Week of February 10

 

Every student. Every day. Prepared for success.

It is the mission of Minne Lusa Elementary School, in partnership with families and community, to provide rigorous educational opportunities in a safe and secure environment.

Greetings Minne Lusa Families and Friends!! 

We have a new number! 

531-299-1840

  We want to thank you all for your continued support as we enter the final four months of school. Students are being rewarded for making their attendance goals, achieving growth on their MAP assessments, and for following our school-wide expectations. We could not have these successes without you!
   We are excited that we have been identified as one of the schools that will benefit from the district's turnaround model! This research-based model includes providing supports specifically in the areas of literacy and school culture. These next few months, we will plan for how we will best support the continued academic success of your children and hope you will join us in the process. Be on the lookout in the next few months for invitations to be a part of our work. 

Each classroom will host a Valentine's Party (see schedule below). If you would like to send treats, be sure they are pre-packaged, store-bought items. Teachers will send home a class list to ensure that each student receives a Valentine. Students who do not participate in celebrating Valentine's Day will have an alternate activity in their classrooms.

NSCAS Family Resources

Below is a link to resources that families can use to learn more about the Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System (NSCAS) and ways you can support your child in preparing for the state assessments in reading, math, and science. 

https://www.smore.com/uwy05

Upcoming Dates

February 13: HeadStart and PreK Valentine's Parties 3:00 PM in classrooms
February 14: No School HeadStart and PreK
February 14: Valentine's Parties in classrooms 3:30 PM (Grade 2 at 2:30 PM)
February 17: President's Day; No School PreK/HeadStart - Grade 5

  Omaha Public Schools

Early Childhood Classrooms

Minne Lusa Elementary

We’re recruiting 3 and 4 year olds for our

Early Childhood Classrooms in 2020-2021!

If you have a child who will:

·     Turn 3 or 4 years old on or before July 31, 2020

·     Would benefit from a high-quality learning environment

APPLY ON February 25 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM 
or 
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

WAKONDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

       4845 Curtis Avenue

Only the parent/legal guardian with custody may complete the application. 

You will need to bring the following:

Bring your child with you.  All applicants must be administered the academic screening.

Your child’s original birth certificate

Your child’s up to date immunization record

Proof of address in the parent/legal guardian’s name (OPPD, MUD, Cox or Century Link bill, letter from Nebraska Health & Human Services, or lease/purchase agreement)

Income Verification: Proof of Family Income for the previous 12 months (2019), including TANF/ADC, SSI, Child Support, 1098, 1099, 1040, 8453, all 2019 W2s, 12 months of check stubs, and/or letter from employer.

Please note: Our preschool program is funded by state and federal grants that require us to select students based on a number of factors. Applying for our program, does not guarantee that your child will be enrolled for the 2020/2021 school year. 

Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or economic status in its programs, activities and employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to accept allegations regarding non-discrimination policies: Superintendent of Schools, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131 (531-299-9822). The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity, 3215 Cuming St, Omaha, NE  68131 (531-299-0307).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx3z3B-leBo

Early Release Procedures

OPS Families: As winter continues, we want to remind you that we have two new options in our winter weather toolkit. The evening before a weather event, Omaha Public Schools may call for a two-hour late start or a two-hour early release if weather is predicted to affect part, but not all of a school day. We shared information about the new options earlier this year. OPS would communicate the schedule adjustment by phone call and email, so please be sure your student’s school has your current contact information on file. Please do not block calls or emails from OPS, as you may miss important messages in the future.

Familias de OPS: A medida que el invierno continúa, queremos recordarles que tenemos dos nuevas opciones para el clima invernal. La noche anterior a un evento climático, las Escuelas Públicas de Omaha pueden solicitar un inicio de clases de dos horas tarde o una salida anticipada de dos horas temprano si se pronostica que el clima afectará, pero no todo el día escolar. Compartimos información sobre las nuevas opciones a principios de este año. OPS comunicaría el ajuste del horario con una llamada telefónica y correo electrónico, así que asegúrese de que la escuela de su estudiante tenga su información de contacto actualizada. No bloquee las llamadas o correos electrónicos de OPS, ya que puede perder mensajes importantes en el futuro.

We are kicking off our Kids Heart Challenge program (formerly Jump Rope for Heart) on February 14th We are thrilled to participate as we work together to raise money for the American Heart Association and learn how nutrition and being active can help us live longer, healthier lives.

Through the Kids Heart Challenge, we are going to talk about three things:

1      Habits to keep our hearts healthy

2      How we can help others…Meet Finn

3      Encourage everyone to take the challenge to adopt one of three healthy habits

This year we are excited to welcome the Heart Heroes to our school.  Over the next few weeks, the characters will share important messages about keeping their heart healthy, building self-confidence and helping others.  The first step is getting your student registered and taking a challenge.  When they register, they will receive their free wristband and join the Heart Heroes!!!

1      Click Here register your student for our Kids Heart Challenge

2      Choose your challenge

a.     MOVE MORE

b.     BE KIND

c.     BE READY

3      Earn your free glow-in-the-dark Heart Hero wristband

4      Download the Kids Heart Challenge app to bring the wristband and any Heart Heroes to life.

Your student can earn the Heart Hero characters and additional gifts by asking friends and family to make donations in the support of the American Heart Association.

Thank you so much for supporting our school and the American Heart Association. Together we can do this!

Please consider supporting our STEM Club by purchasing items from our Amazon Wish List. Items can be shipped directly to the school (2728 Ida Street, Omaha, NE 68112). Please share the link with family and friends! Click here to access our list: Minne Lusa Wish List

Minne Lusa Daily Schedule

8:00 a.m. Administrators and Secretary on duty

8:30 a.m. Safety Patrols arrive at assigned posts

8:25 a.m. Teachers on duty

8:35 a.m. Grab and Go Breakfast begins

Students will not be allowed in the building before 8:35 a.m.

8:50 a.m. Tardy bell – Classes in session

8:50 a.m. Breakfast program ends

4:05 p.m. School dismisses

4:15 p.m. Patrols off duty

4:25 p.m. Teachers off duty

4:30 p.m. Administrators and Secretary duty ends

Parent Voice // Continuous Feedback

All Parent Voice surveys are available online!

You should have also received an email regarding the Parent Voice survey

on Monday, February 3. If you didn’t, please update your email in Infinite Campus.   

Short on Time?

·      Please provide your feedback when it is convenient.  Visit the quick link and choose from the six sections for feedback. 

·      Responses are collected throughout the year, so you can visit the link anytime!

Important Information

There are six sections of the survey. It is not necessary to complete all sections at once.  This is an ongoing feedback process, so you may revisit the survey and complete sections as you have different interactions at your child’s school.

www.TinyURL.com/OPSParentVoice

 

Title I Information 

Click here to contact Mrs. Denton if you are interested in serving on our school's School Improvement or MTSS Committees.

This Title I School-Parent Compact has been jointly developed with parents and outlines how parents, the entire school staff, and students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and develop a partnership to help children achieve the State’s high academic achievement standards.  At the annual parent-teacher conferences, the compact shall be discussed as it relates to the individual child’s achievement.

As a school, we will:

1.  Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment to enable children to meet the challenging state academic achievement standards.

2.    Regularly communicate with parents on their child’s progress. 

3.    Demonstrate professional behavior and positive attitude.

4.    Teach in a way that embraces differences in learning styles.

5.    Create a supportive and effective environment where students are respected and feel confident to take risks as a learner.

6.    Provide opportunities for families to be involved in school decisions, volunteer in school functions, and receive strategies to help students be successful.

As a family, we will:

1.    Communicate and work with teachers and school staff on an ongoing basis to be involved and support my child’s learning.

2.    Support our child’s learning—attend conferences and school functions, volunteer in their classroom, participate, as appropriate, in decisions related to their education, and guide positive use of extracurricular time. 

3.    Make sure my child is at school every day and on time, unless he/she is ill.

4.    Support our child by monitoring his/her progress, checking regularly for school communication, and ensuring that all homework is completed.

5.    Work with the school to ensure that our child’s academic, social, and physical needs are being met.

6.    Maintain open communication with the school by asking questions about any areas of concern and informing the school about any pertinent student information that will help promote a productive learning environment.

As a student, I will

1.    Be at school every day and on time unless I am sick.

2.    Be safe by serving as a positive role model to peers and others by following all school expectations in and out of school.

3.    Be accountable for my own behavior.

4.    Be responsible by respecting and cooperating with other students and coming to school each day prepared with completed schoolwork and an attitude to learn.

5.    Read at home.

6.    Share my knowledge and news about my school experiences with my family.

Parent Right To Know Clause At the beginning of the school year, any District that accepts Title 1 , Part A funding must notify parents that they can request information regarding their child’s teacher and his/her qualifications, including certification and endorsements. Parents can also request information about paraprofessionals working with their children. Nebraska requires that Title I schools must also provide each parent a timely notice that their child has been assigned, or has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who is not No Child Left Behind qualified.

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