Knightly News - John Neihardt Elementary School

Volume 5 Issue 9
The Knightly News
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Phone: 402.715.8360 Web: http://mps.jnes.schoolfusion.us/
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Address: 15130 Drexel St
DATES TO REMEMBER
FOR MAY 2016
PTO Basket Donations DUE
Raffle Tickets go on SALE!
10:00 PreK Picnic
4-8 Popeye’s School Night
Monday, 5/2
3:45 Catch-Up
3:45 Marimba Band
Tuesday, 5/10
8:50 KDG Field Trip to Zoo
6:00 PTO Meeting
Thursday, 5/19
FIELD DAY—See Page 3 for times
Tuesday, 5/3
7:30 Success Center
9:20 3rd Grade Field Trip TD AmeriTrade
7:00 Band, Strings, Marimba Band Concert
@MSHS
Wednesday, 5/11
7:50 Walking Club
Wednesday, 5/4
7:50 Walking Club
PreK Mom’s & Muffins Event
Thursday, 5/5
7:30 Success Center
9:15 PreK International Horse Show
3:45 Catch-Up
3:45 Littlest Knights
3:45 FUTP60 Meeting
3:45 Marimba Band Celebration
Friday, 5/6
9-11 KDG Round Up
11:30 5th Grade Middle School Visit
1-3 KDG Round Up (no school for current K)
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Friday, 5/20
9:00 2nd Grade Class Picnic
12:30 3rd Grade Class Picnic
Thursday, 5/12
9:00 1st Grade Field Trip to Lauritzen Gardens Monday, 5/23
2:00 3rd Grade Carnival
9:00 4th Grade Class Picnic
11:30 1st Grade Class Picnic
Friday, 5/13
PM Moving On Up Day
5:30 Knights at the Museum
PTO Raffle BASKETS
Tuesday, 5/24
8:45 Yearbook Signing
Monday, 5/16
10:30 5th Grade Launch Ceremony
5th Grade Kickball Tournament
11:50 5th Grade Clap Out
12:00 SUMMER BREAK BEGINS
Tuesday, 5/17
10:30 5th Grade Field trip to Cox Homerun for
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10:45 KDG Class Picnic
Wednesday, 5/18
7:50 Walking Club
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Hello Neihardt Families,
It’s hard to believe that this is the last newsletter for the 15-16 school year. Although we are coming to a close (24 days left)
we still have a lot of learning that is going on in our classrooms! Please see the calendar above for dates/times of many special end of year events that are happening. These are times that memories are made and we hope you are able to join us
where possible. From Field Day to Field Trips to Class Picnics, it’s a busy time of year for our Knights. With changes in schedules, we would ask that you talk with your children about the importance of our school rules to remind them of expectations that will help them end the year in a positive way:
It’s never okay to be disruptive, it’s always okay to be a good learner and ask for help.
It’s never okay to be hurtful, it’s always okay to be kind and helpful.
Field Day is on Thursday, May 19th, we are looking for volunteers to help facilitate field day stations. Please see sign up form
inside. We would love to have you here to help! On Monday May 23rd, our students will experience a little about the next
grade level and meet the grade level teachers during our “Moving On Up” event.
We hope that you have marked your calendars for our annual celebration of learning, “Knights At The Museum”. On Friday,
May 13th, the teachers and students will present their “museums” of learning this year. This is an open house event from 67:30. Come join us for a night to celebrate what is important here at Neihardt– your kids and learning. The PTO raffle baskets are looking pretty bare. Please consider donating an item. The raffle tickets order form will go home on Friday, May 6th.
As you are aware, the last day of school is Tuesday, May 24th at noon. We are serving breakfast but no lunch. Due to construction, the building will be closed from May 25th– Aug 3. Mrs. Novotny-Buss and Mrs. Svoboda will be working from another location. All phone calls will be forwarded and responded to until June 23rd. The school office will be closed from June
24-Aug 3. Please look mid-July for the Summer Mailer with teacher placements and other important start of school information.
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NEXT PTO MEETING
Tuesday, May 10th at 6:00-7:00 PM
in Neihardt’s School Library!
...Did you know that...
NEIHARDT & PTO are
on FACEBOOK (Neihardt Elementary & Neihardt PTO) &
TWITTER (@goknights77)
Health Room Notes
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday, April 30th from 10:00a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
This day provides a safe and responsible way of disposing unused, unwanted or expired prescription mediations. Please see attachments for more information and take back locations.
Mary Jo Anzalone, CMA
Neihardt Healthroom
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Counselor’s Corner
by Mrs. Mangan
It's May! For those of us working with your children at Neihardt, it is a bittersweet time of year. We have new little
Knights we will be welcoming at Kindergarten Round Up.
Then we have 5th grade Knights leaving us for larger pastures. Wasn't it just the last time we looked that they were
our new Little Knights?!
In the proverbial blink of an eye, we say goodbye to one
group and hello to another! We hope to send 5th grade off
with life and academic skills and confidence for new growth
in their journey to adulthood. If you can reinforce one message to your 5th grade student, let it be "You are a
Knight! You make a difference! You do amazing things! Go
forward and Persevere!"
They will remain in our hearts! What wonderful human beings you have in your hands! Happy Summer and stay safe!
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Wednesday, May 18th
Tuesday, May 3rd
Band, Strings, Marimba Band Concert
@ Millard South High School 7:00 p.m.
Popeye’s School Night
4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Friday, May 13th
Thursday, May 19th
Knights at the Museum
6:00 to 7:15 p.m.
Field Day
PreK-2nd 9:00-11:00 a.m.
PreK & 3rd-5th 12:30-3:00 p.m.
SING OMAHA
Sing Omaha (Millard Paybac Partner) is having a Show Choir
Camp, July 11th-15th for students entering 3rd-5th grade this fall! The camp and
performance are both held at the Lutheran Church of the Master on 180th & Dodge.
This year’s theme is Monster Mash–Up! For more information and to register go to:
http://www.singomahastudios.org/show-choir-summer-camps-3rd-through-5th-grade/
Knights at the Museum
Mark your calendars for Friday, May 13th from 6-7:30 p.m. for our annual celebration of learning
—Knights at the Museum. Each grade level hosts a museum in their classroom areas!
Raffle Baskets Coming Soon
We are bringing back by popular demand our Raffle Theme Baskets!
Thanks to our PTO and Neihardt Community for making this a successful fundraiser year after year!!
Please send your donations to school by May 6th. If you have any questions, email Nicole Aguilera at
ntaguilera@gmail.com
Basket Themes This Year
Pre-school—Summer Fun
Kindergarten—Arts and Crafts
1st Grade—Family Game/Movie Night
2nd Grade—Fun in the Kitchen
3rd Grade—Sports
4th Grade—Pamper Me
5th Grade—Junk Food
Field Day is May 19th
PreK-2nd — 9:00-11:30a.m.
PreK & 3rd-5th — 12:30-3:00p.m.
See attachment for Volunteer sign up.
Set up, Take down, Morning Station or Afternoon Station or ALL DAY!!
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P a t r o l
Week of:
152nd & Monroe
152nd & Drexel
Front Doors/
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Mrs. Hunt
Bus(PM)________
May 3-16
Trisha G.
Theo R.
Evan B.
Rachael G.
Elizabeth S.
RJ T. Jr.
Faith H. (AM)
Caleb K. (PM)
May 17-24
Zoe G.
Trisha G.
Percy P.
Arriana G.
Collin S.
Rachael G.
Elizabeth S.
APRIL VIK Winners
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E l e m e n t a r y
The mission of Neihardt Elementary School, a collaborative community, is to guarantee each student
will master the knowledge and skills necessary for achieving personal excellence and demonstrate
responsible citizenship by engaging in diverse and challenging academic learning experiences in a safe,
caring, respectful environment.
Board Members
Superintendent: Dr. Jim Sutfin
President: Mike Kennedy, Vice President: Dave Anderson, Secretary: Linda
Poole, Treasurer: Mike Pate Board Members: Paul Meyer and Patrick Ricketts