May 2014 Newsletter - Elkhorn Public Schools

May 2014
UPCOMING DATES:
[Friday] MAY 2nd
Teacher In-service no school for
students!
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[Monday] MAY 5
7:00 PTO Meeting-
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[Tuesday-Thursday] MAY 6 -8th
rd
th
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3 , 4 and 5 grade MAP
Assessments[Friday] MAY 9
th
Track and Field Day for 4th and 5th
grade students @ERMS-See page
2 of the newsletter for details from
Mr. Thompson
[Wednesday] MAY 21
st
WEST BAY FUN DAY Grades
K-5!!!! Please watch for more
information to come regarding this
event.
[Thursday] MAY 22
9:00 All School Awards Assembly
10:30 5th Grade Celebration
Ceremony
11:30 Early Dismissal
SUMMER BEGINS!!!!!! J
West Bay Families:
It’s hard to believe summer is almost here! This has been
such a fun and exciting year. Time really does fly when you
are having fun! I would like to thank you all for helping
make West Bay’s first year such a success. It has been a
pleasure getting to know our students and their families this
year.
There are still a lot of events planned this month. Please
take a look at the Upcoming Dates to the left. You might
want to make note of some of the big events like 4th/5th
Track and Field Day, FUN Day, our West Bay’s Awards
Ceremony and 5th Grade Celebration on the last student day
of school.
The end of the school year is bittersweet as we say
goodbye to our first 5th grade class. These students have
done an amazing job serving as student leaders at West
Bay. Please know we will be cheering you on through your
middle school and high school years!
I look forward to seeing you all at Back-to-School 101 on
August 5th! Have a safe, fun-filled summer!
WEST BAY ELMENTA RY
May 2014
West Bay Track and Field Day Schedule (Grades 4th and 5th)
@ Elkhorn Ridge Middle School Track
2013-2014
12:10
Boys- Long Jump
Girls- Frisbee Throw
Remaining
Preschool Screening
12:40
Boys- Frisbee Throw
Girls- Long Jump
Date
1:10
800 Meter Run- Boys
800 Meter- Girls
1:30
Boys 100 Meter Dash
Girls 100 Meter Dash
2:00
Boys 400 Meter
Girls 400 Meter
May 2
To schedule an appointment for
one of these days, or to learn
more about screening your child
for preschool, please contact
LeAnn Egle at 402-289-2579 ext.
11006.
2:20 5th Grade 4x100 Relay (if time)
2:30- 4th Grade heads back to school
2:45 5th Graders head back to school
These times are approximate. We will start early when possible and if we would run behind, there
is a chance that not every event would happen, since we have a deadline unlike a normal track
meet.
What Students need: Sack Lunch, Water Bottle, Athletic clothes, Good shoes (but maybe
not your best shoes for long jump), sunblock.
OUR MISSION:
Through a collaborative and safe environment, West Bay Elementary is dedicated to ensuring each
student’s development and educational achievement by encouraging students to become responsible
citizens and life long learners in a diverse and ever changing society.
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From Mrs. Eby:
I have included some online resources and reading lists for summer
fun and reading pleasure when students need something to do
besides video games or television. J
Online Resources:
Check out the library webpage at http://www.elkhornweb.org/emc/
World Book Encyclopedia Online: www.worldbookonline.com
Username:
Password:
westbay
bengals
Keyboarding:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/levels/level1.shtml
BrainPOP: http://www.brainpopjr.com
Username: westbay
Password: brainpop
PebbleGo: http://www.pebblego.com
Username: westbayes
Password: read
West Bay AUTHOR VISIT COMING IN FALL 2014
Marc Tyler Nobleman is coming to West Bay on October 23, 2014. He is the
author several nonfiction books for children including Bill the Boy Wonder, the
Secret Co-Creator of Batman and Boys of Steel: the Creators of Superman. He
is an amazing author and the students will enjoy his engaging presentation!
Summer Reading Recommendations 2014
Kindergarten-1st Grade
***Check out the Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch Library for the Summer
Reading Program. Register online at omahalibrary.org. ***
Primary Golden Sowers (Grades K-3):
Sky Color by Peter Reynolds (RL 2.2)
Crafty Chloe by Kelly DiPucchio (RL 2.3)
Creepy Carrots by Aaron Reynolds (RL 2.3)
Being Frank by Donna Earnhardt (RL 2.5)
Lost and Found by Bill Harley (RL 2.5)
Randy Riley’s Really Big Hit by Chris Van Dusen (RL 2.7)
Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson (RL 3.1)
Three Hens and a Peacock by Lester Laminack (RL 3.3)
One Cool Friend by Toni Buzzeo (RL 3.5)
Mousetronaunt by Mark Kelly (RL 3.8)
Picture Books:
Elephant & Piggie (series) by Mo Willems (RL 0.6-1.5)
Z is for Moose by Kelly Bingham (RL 0.8)
Pete the Cat (series) by Eric Litwin (RL 0.8-3.3)
Art & Max by David Wiesner (RL 0.7)
It’s a Tiger by David LaRochelle (RL 1.4)
I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen (RL 1.4) **2013 Caldecott Winner
The Pigeon Needs a Bath by Mo Willems (RL 1.4)
Oh, No! by Candace Fleming (RL 1.5)
I’m Bored by Michael Ian Black (RL 1.6)
Memoirs of a Goldfish by Devin Scillian (RL 1.8)
Take Me Out to the Yakyu by Aaron Meshon (RL 1.8)
A Visitor for Bear by Bonny Becker (RL 2.0)
Exclamation Mark by Amy Krause Rosenthal (RL 2.0)
A is for Musk Ox by Erin Cabatingan (RL 2.6)
Kindergators: Hands Off Harry! By Rosemary Wells (RL 3.0)
Chapter Books:
Fly Guy (series) by Tedd Arnold (RL 1.2-2.1)
Horrid Henry (series) by Francesca Simon (RL 2.5-3.6)
Zeke Meeks (series) by D.L. Green (RL 2.5-3.7)
Mercy Watson to the Rescue (series) by Kate DiCamillo (RL 2.6-3.0)
Bailey School Kids (series) by Debbie Dadey (RL 2.6-4.2)
A-Z Mysteries & Calendar Mysteries (series) by Ron Roy (RL 3.2)
Ivy + Bean (series) by Annie Barrows (RL 3.2)
Nonfiction Books
Inside-Outside Dinosaurs by Roxie Munro
How Many Jelly Beans? By Andrea Menotti (RL 1.4)
Not a Buzz to Be Found: Insects in Winter by Linda Glaser (RL 1.7)
Pocket Full of Posies: A Treasury of Nursery Rhymes by Houghton Mifflin (RL 2.4)
Alphabeasties and Other Amazing Types by Sharon Werner (RL 2.9)
Runny Babbit: A Billy Sook by Shel Silverstein (RL 3.0)
Nic Bishop Snakes by Nic Bishop (RL 3.1)
Actual Size by Steve Jenkins (RL 3.2)
Summer Reading Recommendations 2014
2nd-3rd Grade
***Check out the Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch Library for the
Summer Reading Program. Register online at: omahalibrary.org. ***
Primary Golden Sowers (Grades K-3):
Sky Color by Peter Reynolds (RL 2.2)
Crafty Chloe by Kelly DiPucchio (RL 2.3)
Creepy Carrots by Aaron Reynolds (RL 2.3)
Being Frank by Donna Earnhardt (RL 2.5)
Lost and Found by Bill Harley (RL 2.5)
Randy Riley’s Really Big Hit by Chris Van Dusen (RL 2.7)
Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson (RL 3.1)
Three Hens and a Peacock by Lester Laminack (RL 3.3)
One Cool Friend by Toni Buzzeo (RL 3.5)
Mousetronaunt by Mark Kelly (RL 3.8)
Picture Books
A is for Musk Ox by Erin Cabatingan (RL 2.6)
Animal Crackers Fly the Coop by Kevin O’Malley (RL 2.7)
Tell Me the Day Backwards by Albert Lamb (RL 2.7)
Building Our House by Jonathan Bean (RL 2.9)
Chloe and the Lion by Mac Barnett (RL 2.9)
Tales for Very Picky Eaters by Josh Schneider (RL 2.9)
E-Mergency! by Tom Lichtenheld (RL 3.2)
Me . . . Jane by Patrick McDonnell (RL 3.5)
Shark vs. Train by Chris Barton (RL 4.4)
Fiction Chapter Books
Babymouse (series) by Jennifer Holm (RL 1.5-4.3)
The Calendar Mysteries (series) by Ron Roy (RL 2.4-3.9)
The Lunch Lady (series) by Jarrett Krosockza (RL 2.3-2.8)
Big Nate (series) by Lincoln Peirce (RL 2.5-5.3)
Geronimo Stilton (series) by Geronimo Stilton (RL 2.5-3.7)
Zeke Meeks (series) by D.L. Green (RL 2.5-3.7)
Frankie Pickle (series) by Eric Wight (series) (RL 3.5)
My Weird School (series) by Dan Gutman (RL 3.5-4.8)
Judy Moody (series) by Megan McDonald (RL 3.6)
Puppy Place (series) by Ellen Miles (RL 3.4-4.8)
I Survived . . . (series) by Lauren Tarshis (RL 3.9-4.4)
The Spindlers by Lauren Oliver (RL 3.9)
Dragonbreath (series) by Ursula Vernon (RL 4.1-5.5)
The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary (RL 5.6)
Nonfiction & Poetry Books
Forget Me Nots: Poems to Learn by Heart (RL 2.3)
Poem-mobiles: Crazy Car Poems by Patrick Lewis (RL 2.4)
Step Gently Out by Helen Frost (RL 2.4)
Eye: How It Works by David Macaulay (RL 2.6)
Follow Follow: A Book of Reverso Poems by Marilyn Singer (RL 2.6)
Castle: How It Works by David Macaulay (RL 2.9)
That’s a Possibility! : a Book About What Might Happen by Bruce Goldstone (RL
2.9)
To Dare Mighty Things: the Life of Theodore Roosevelt by Doreen Rappaport (RL
3.1)
Look Up!: Bird-Watching in Your Own Backyard by Annette Cate (RL 3.8)
Who Is . . . ?/Who Was . . . ? (series) (RL 4.1-5.7)
Insect Detective by Steve Voake (RL 4.7)
Summer Reading Recommendations 2014
4th-6th Grade
***Check out the Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch Library for the Summer
Reading Program. Register online at omahalibrary.org.
Intermediate Golden Sowers:
Jake and Lily by Jerry Spinelli (RL 3.2)
Kindred Souls by Patricia MacLachlan (RL 3.5)
Eight Keys by Suzanne LaFleur (RL 3.7)
Malcolm at Midnight by W.H. Beck (RL 3.8)
Three Times Lucky by Sheila Turnage (RL 3.9)
The Adventures of Beanboy by Lisa Harkrader (RL 4.4)
A Diamond in the Desert by Kathryn Fitzmaurice (RL 5.0)
The False Prince by Jennifer Nielsen (RL 5.1)
The Underdogs by Mike Lupica (RL 5.2)
Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica George (RL 5.7)
Fiction Books:
Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine (RL 3.9)
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate (RL 4.0) **2013 Newbery Award
Winner
Middle School (series) by James Patterson (RL 4.3-4.6)
Jungle of Bones by Ben Mikaelsen (RL 4.4)
Sky Raiders by Brandon Mull (RL 4.6)
What We Found in the Sofa and How It Save the World by Henry Clark (RL 4.7)
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo (RL 4.8)
Alex Rider (series) by Anthony Horowitz (RL 4.8-6.9)
Gregor the Overlander (series) by Suzanne Collins (RL 6.0) *author of The Hunger
Games
Nonfiction & Poetry Books:
Hoop Genius: How a Desperate Teacher . . . Invented Basketball by John Coy (RL
3.8)
A Splash of Red: the Life and Art of Horace Pippen by Jennifer Bryant (RL 4.1)
Frog Song by Brenda Guiberson (RL 4.1)
Flight of the Honey by Raymond Huber (RL 4.2)
On a Beam of Light: a Story of Albert Einstein by Jennifer Berne (RL 4.4)
Firefly July: a Year of Very Short Poems (RL 4.5)
Knucklehead: Tall Tales & Almost True Stories of Growing Up by John Scieszka
(RL 4.6)
Millions, Billions, and Trillions: Understanding Big Numbers by David Adler (RL 5.0)
Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet (RL 5.4)
Bones: Skeletons and How They Work by Steve Jenkins (RL 6.1)
Who Is . . . ?/Who Was . . . ? (series) (RL 4.1-5.7)
The American Story: 100 True Tales from American History by Jennifer Armstrong
(RL 6.4)
Made by Dad: 67 Blueprints for Making Cool Stuff: Projects You Can Build For
(and with) Your Kids! By Scott Bedford (RL Adult)
Recommended Authors
Rick Riordan
Mary Downing Hahn
James Patterson
Peg Kehret
Roland Smith
Mike Lupica
Sharon Creech
Margaret Peterson Haddix
Kate DiCamillo
Dan Gutman
Brandon Mull
Gordon Korman
Be sure you get
dairy or some
other source of
Calcium for strong bones.
MONDAY
T UESDAY
WEDNESDAY
T HURSDAY
Free & Reduced Price
Meal Benefit
information &
application can be
obtained by
contacting the
Food Service Office.
Cilantro is actually
the leaves of the
Coriander plant.
MAY
2014
ELKHORN SCHOOLS
Breakfast Menu
F RIDAY
Breakfast Pizza
Fruit Selection
Milk
OR
Choice of 2 Cereals
Whole Wheat Toast
Jelly / Margarine
Fruit Selection
Milk
1
NO SCHOOL
Cinnamon Tasty
Fruit Selection
Milk
OR
Choice of 2 Cereals
Whole Wheat Toast
Jelly / Margarine
Fruit Selection
Milk
5
Ham n' Egg-wich
Fruit Selection
Milk
OR
Choice of 2 Cereals
Whole Wheat Toast
Jelly / Margarine
Fruit Selection
Milk
6
Strawberry Stacker
Fruit Selection
Milk
OR
Choice of 2 Cereals
Whole Wheat Toast
Jelly / Margarine
Fruit Selection
Milk
7
Maple - Ham Wrap
Fruit Selection
Milk
OR
Choice of 2 Cereals
Whole Wheat Toast
Jelly / Margarine
Fruit Selection
Milk
8
Apple Bosco Stickes
Fruit Selection
Milk
OR
Choice of 2 Cereals
Whole Wheat Toast
Jelly / Margarine
Fruit Selection
Milk
12
Breakfast Burrito
Salsa
Fruit Selection - Milk
OR
Choice of 2 Cereals
Whole Wheat Toast
Jelly / Margarine
Fruit Selection
Milk
13
Sunrise Stacker with
Syrup
Fruit Selection - Milk
OR
Choice of 2 Cereals
Whole Wheat Toast
Jelly / Margarine
Fruit Selection
Milk
14
Breakfast Pizza
Fruit Selection
Milk
OR
Choice of 2 Cereals
Whole Wheat Toast
Jelly / Margarine
Fruit Selection
Milk
15
Cinnamon Tasty
Fruit Selection
Milk
OR
Choice of 2 Cereals
Whole Wheat Toast
Jelly / Margarine
Fruit Selection
Milk
19
Ham n' Egg-wich
Fruit Selection
Milk
OR
Choice of 2 Cereals
Whole Wheat Toast
Jelly / Margarine
Fruit Selection
Milk
20
Strawberry Stacker
Fruit Selection
Milk
OR
Choice of 2 Cereals
Whole Wheat Toast
Jelly / Margarine
Fruit Selection
Milk
21
Maple - Ham Wrap
Fruit Selection
Milk
OR
Choice of 2 Cereals
Whole Wheat Toast
Jelly / Margarine
Fruit Selection
Milk
22
26
SUMMER BREAK
27
SUMMER BREAK
28
SUMMER BREAK
HARVEST OF THE MONTH
PRICES
Regular
Reduced
Adult
$1.35
$0.30
$1.65
Extra Milk
$0.45
2
French Toast Sticks with 9
Syrup
Fruit Selection - Milk
OR
Choice of 2 Cereals
Whole Wheat Toast
Jelly / Margarine
Fruit Selection
Milk
Cheesy Cristo Bake
Fruit Selection
Milk
OR
Choice of 2 Cereals
Whole Wheat Toast
Jelly / Margarine
Fruit Selection
Milk
23
NO SCHOOL
29
SUMMER BREAK
30
SUMMER BREAK
EXTRA INFO
Milk choice of 1% White, Skim or Chocolate
Milk is included with lunch.
For questions or comments,
contact the Food Service Director at:
jhermann@epsne.org
or call 402-289-0443
Menus are subject to change without notice. This Institution and USDA are an equal opportunity employer and provider.
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Be sure you get
dairy or some
other source of
Calcium for strong bones.
MONDAY
ELKHORN ELEMENTARY
MAY
2014
Lunch Menu
In addition to our daily entrée choices,
we also offer a sandwich and/or salad
T UESDAY
WEDNESDAY
T HURSDAY
F RIDAY
Popcorn Chicken, Brown 1
Cilantro is actually
the leaves of the
Coriander plant.
Beefy Nachos with Cheese5
Sauce, Tomatillo Salsa
B
Chicken Salad Sliders
OR Chef Salad*
Shredded Romaine Lettuce
Tomato Slices
Black Beans
Canned Fruit, Fresh Fruit
Chicken Tenders,
Potatoes Ole, Roll
B
12
Combo Sliders*
Or Chef Salad*
Green Peas
Cherry Tomatoes
Sugar Snap Peas
Canned Fruit, Fresh Fruit
Memorial Day
Spaghetti with Meat 13
Sauce, Breadstick
C
Baby Spinach
Garbanzo Beans
Radishes
Canned Fruit, Fresh Fruit
PRICES
Regular
Reduced
Adult
Xtra Milk
*contains pork
Hamburger on a Bun, 20
Chicken Noodle Soup
C
Baby Spinach
Garbanzo Beans
Green Pepper Strips
Canned Fruit, Fresh Fruit
26
SUMMER BREAK
Chicken Parmesan, 7
Pasta, Marinara Sauce
D
Veggie Hoagie
OR Chicken Caesar Salad
B
Cucumber Slices
Cherry Tomatoes
Cauliflower
Canned Fruit, Fresh Fruit
Romaine Lettuce
Baby Carrots
Green Pepper Strips
Canned Fruit, Fresh Fruit
C
Green Peas
Cucumbers
Jicama Sticks
Canned Fruit, Fresh Fruit
Cheeseburger on a Bun, 14
Tator Tots
Turkey Ranch Wrap
OR Taco Salad
Jicama Sticks
Cherry Tomatoes
Cucumber Slices
Canned Fruit, Fresh Fruit
Cheesebread Dunkers, 9
Marinara Sauce, Penne
Yogurt Pak
Cravin Craisin Chic Salad
A
Cauliflower
Garbanzo Beans
Celery Sticks
Canned Fruit, Fresh Fruit
Romaine Lettuce with Kale
Baby Carrots
Cucumber Slices
Canned Fruit, Fresh Fruit
E
Crispy Corn Dog, Mac n* 15
Cheese, Baked Beans
E
Romaine Lettuce
Green Peas
Bean-a-licious Salad
Canned Fruit, Fresh Fruit
Chicken Patty on a Bun 21
Italian Sub *
Or Chef Salad*
Pizza Parlor Cheese Pizza,16
Pasta Salad
A
Turkey Sub
OR Chef Salad *
Broccoli Florets
Baby Carrots
Cauliflower
Canned Fruit, Fresh Fruit
22
Honey Mustard Ham Wrap
Southwest Chicken Salad
NO LUNCH
23
SUMMER BREAK
D
Broccoli Florets
Black Beans
Cherry Tomatoes
Canned Fruit, Fresh Fruit
28
SUMMER BREAK
HARVEST OF THE MONTH
$2.15
$0.40
$3.25
$0.45
Turkey & Gravy, Mashed 8
Potatoes, Dinner Rolls
Deli Sandwich*
OR Turkey BLT Salad*
D
27
SUMMER BREAK
NO SCHOOL
A
Honey Mustard Ham Wrap
Southwest Chicken Salad
Chicken Nuggets, Hash 19
Browns, Dinner Rolls
Chicken Salad Sliders
OR Chef Salad*
Deli Sandwich*
OR Turkey BLT Salad*
Veggie Hoagie
OR Chicken Caesar Salad
Yogurt Pak
OR Chicken Caesar Salad*
Spring Corn Salad
Baby Carrots
Cauliflower
Canned Fruit, Fresh Fruit
Rice, Orange Sauce
Free & Reduced Price
Meal Benefit
information &
application can be
obtained by
contacting the
Food Service Office.
Hot Ham & Cheese on a 6
Bun, Tri Tators*
2
29
SUMMER BREAK
30
SUMMER BREAK
EXTRA INFO
Milk choice of 1% White, Skim or Chocolate
Milk is included with lunch.
For questions or comments,
contact the Food Service Director at:
jhermann@epsne.org
or call 402-289-0443
Menus are subject to change without notice. This Institution and USDA are an equal opportunity employer and provider.
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School Lunch Program Facts
Did you know?
Taher began its Food 4 Life Initiative in 2006
Our Recipes/Ingredients:
o Are Trans Fat Free
o Are Monosodium Glutamate Free (MSG)
o Are lower in sodium
Our Fruit & Vegetable Bars:
o Offers 5 choices per day:
o Take what you can eat
o 3 Fresh Vegetables
o 2 Fruit Options; fresh and canned
o Offers a Legume weekly to introduce them to students
o Examples: Pinto Beans, Black Beans, Chickpeas
Our Menus Include:
o Made-from-scratch recipes
o Less processed foods
o More than half of the grains offered as whole grain
o Up to 4 daily menu choices at the Elementary & Intermediate Schools
o Up to 6 daily menu choices at the Secondary Schools
Our Farm to School Program:
o Offers locally grown, fresh produce when available.
Our Chef-Inspired Program:
o Use the expertise of our Chef Council to introduce new
foods to kids, enticing them to try recipes out of their
comfort zone.
School Lunch is the best deal in town:
It’s typically cheaper than what you can pack in a bag to bring to school. It’s
less processed, often made-from scratch, and offers more variety in fresh
produce. Students can take more than one serving from the fruit and
vegetable bar if they choose.
Our schools offer breakfast and lunch to every student every school day.