Knightly News Newsletter - John G. Neihardt Neihardt Elementary

Volume 4 Issue 8
April, 2015
The Knightly
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Phone: 402.715.8360
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3:45 Ketch-Up
3:45 Marimba Choir
Custodian’s Week April 6-10
Tuesday, 4/14
4th Grade NESA Math Testing
6:00 PTO Meeting
Tuesday, 4/7
3rd Grade NESA Math Testing
7:30 Study Center
Wednesday, 4/8
3rd Grade NESA Math Testing
7:50 Walking Club
10:00 Circle of Friends PreK Story Time
Thursday, 4/9
5th Grade NESA Science Testing
7:30 Study Center
9:00 PreK Field Trip-Int’l Horse Show
3:45 Littlest Knights
3:45 Ketch Up
6-8 Skate Daze
4-9 Don & Millie’s School Night
Friday, 4/10
5th Grade NESA Science Testing
National Librarian Week April 13-18
Monday, 4/13
4th Grade NESA Math Testing
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Web: http://mps.jnes.schoolfusion.us/ Address: 15130 Drexel St
DATES TO REMEMBER
FOR APRIL 2015
Monday, 4/6
3:45 Ketch-Up
3:45 Marimba Choir
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Thursday, 4/23
3rd Grade NESA Reading Test
8:50 Kdg Field Trip Fontenelle Forest
3:45 Littlest Knights
3:45 Ketch Up
Wednesday, 4/15
7:50 Walking Club
4-8 Popeye’s Family Night
Monday, 4/27
3rd Grade NESA Reading Testing
3:45 Ketch Up
3:45 Marimba Choir
Thursday, 4/16
5th Grade NESA Math Testing
3:45 Littlest Knights
3:45 Ketch Up
3-9 YoYo Berry School Night
Wednesday, 4/29
5th Grade Dancing Classrooms (page 3 for
times)
8:00 Walking School Bus
Friday, 4/17
5th Grade NESA Math Testing
School Psychologists Week April 20-24
Secretaries Week April 20-24
Thursday, 4/30
4th Grade NESA Reading Test
3:45 Littlest Knights
3:45 Ketch Up
3:45 Pathfinders Meeting
Monday, 4/20
3:45 Ketch Up
3:45 Marimba Choir
Wednesday, 4/22
1st Grade IN-formance (page 3 for times)
7:50 Walking Club
8:50 Kdg Field Trip Fontenelle Forest
4:30 School Improvement Meeting
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K n i g h t s ! ! !
Hello Neihardt Families,
Our parking lot has been a hot topic of concern after school each day. You may have noticed law enforcement presence this week.
They will periodically be in our parking lot before and after school. The officers are here to make sure that the cars picking up students are following traffic safety rules and ensure the safety of the students and staff. We can all be a part of the solution if the procedure on the attached map are followed each day. (See page 6).
April has arrived! Please see inside for our Family Nights early in May. The last few years these events have been successful because of
family involvement. Thank you ahead of time!
15-16 Class Placements
In the next couple of months, we will begin the process of class placements for the 15-16 school year. When we create class lists, our
primary goal is to provide a positive learning experience for all students. We work hard to create balanced classrooms that address
different personalities, leadership, abilities, learning styles, peer relations, and a balance of girls/boys too. Our teachers know the children in the school environment and obviously have unique insights into their social, emotional, behavioral, and academic needs. We
recognize that you value your child’s education and can offer valuable insight into your child’s placement next year too. While I DO
NOT accept specific teacher requests because I have confidence in the abilities of each teacher in our school, I do want to provide
you an opportunity to give me a perspective of what you see as your child’s strengths, areas of need, motivators, interests, and/or
special needs or considerations. If you choose to provide some input, please email me at cnovotny@mpsomaha.org – title the subject
line 15-16 Student Placement or by letter. The deadline to provide this information is on or before May 1st, 2015. I will
email you back with a response that I have received your email/letter within 24 hours. If you don’t hear back from me, please contact
the office by phone.
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NEXT PTO MEETING
PTO MEETING
Tuesday, March 24th at 6:00-7:00 PM
in Neihardt’s School Library!
...Did you know that...
NEIHARDT & PTO is
on FACEBOOK (Neihardt Elementary & Neihardt PTO) &
TWITTER (@goknights77)
Save the Date for Family Fun Night
Friday, May 8th from 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Bring the Family for our Spring Family Fun Night
Enjoy Dinner (pre-order) from Hy-Vee, Photo Booth, Bounce House, Music
by DJ Austin, Bake Sale, Face Painting, Cake walk, Pop walk
If you have questions call or text Wendi Wood @ 402-960-4703 or email Neihardtpto@hotmail.com
Please go to the Sign Up Genius to Volunteer http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e094ba8ad2ba02-2015
RSVP forms will be coming home toward the end of April!
Knights at the Museum Raffle
Brought back by popular demand is the Raffle Theme Baskets! Our Neihardt
Community loved all of the donations from last years’ raffle — that is what
made this fundraiser such a huge success! Please see page 5 for your child’s
grade theme!!
Counselor’s Corner
We are the
Knights...The
Mighty, Mighty
Knights! We
always try to do
what’s right!
As we approach testing season, especially for our intermediate students, many students, parents and even educators feel a sense of frustration and stress and ask “Why
so much testing?” While we are all working under the duress of making sure we a have
a way of measuring that all students are learning, let’s try turning our attention to the
long term goal. Kids are learning so they can acquire the necessary skills for the world
of work. This will hopefully lead them to fulfilling and rewarding lives. As adults, we all
know the importance of feeling good at our jobs. After all, we spend a huge amount of
our lives doing our work. March counseling lessons focused on school to work skills and
the importance of persevering even when something is hard for us to learn. Talk to
your kids about your jobs and careers. Link their school subjects to what helps you do
your job! Highlight how you use reading, math, writing, or drawing and your physical
skills to do your work and earn money! This will help kids to see the importance of
what they are doing each day at school. This is especially important as we approach the
end of the school year; when many kids experience “burn out” and focus on summer
on the horizon. Together, we can partner to help our kids focus and persevere for their
futures!
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Circle of Friends
Preschool Story Time
Wednesday, April 8th
10:00a.m.
Walking School Bus
Wednesday, April 29th
8:00a.m.
P a g e
S c h o o l &
C o m m u n i t y
Thursday, April 9th
SKATEDAZE
6:00-8:00p.m.
AND
DON & MILLIES SCHOOL NIGHT
4:00-9:00p.m.
Wednesday, April 15th
POPEYE’S
4:00-8:00p.m.
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Wednesday, April 22nd
1st Grade IN-formance
9:00am—Hamaker
10:00am—Kersigo
12:30pm—Studt
1:30 pm—White
Wednesday, April 29th
5th Grade Dancing Classrooms
9:00am—Bartling
10:00am—Duncan
12:15pm—Grohmann
1:15pm—Moore
Health Room Notes
Reminder! Parents need to bring in all student medications and fill out a
medication permission slip. This should be done in the Health Room so
any questions can be answered at that time. Please follow the same procedure for picking up expired, no longer needed or end of school year
medications.
Thank you!
Healthroom
3rd, 4th & 5th Grade NESA Testing
Students in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade will be taking the State NESA Tests. They have been working hard to
prepare for this assessment. It is important that all students are present for these testing dates. Please
avoid making appointments or scheduling vacations during this time. In order for your child to be as
successful as possible on this assessment, please make sure that they get plenty of sleep, eat a healthy
breakfast, and come to school with a positive attitude.
DATES:
3rd Grade
April 7 & 8 Math
4th Grade
April 13 & 14 Math
5th Grade
April 9 & 10 Science
April 16 & 17 Math
S a f e t y
P a t r o l
Week of:
152nd & Monroe
152nd & Drexel
Neihardt Exit
Parking Lot
Neihardt
________________________________________________________________________Crosswalk_______Entrance
Apr. 7-13
Savannah A.
Daja A.
Trevor D.
Joey A.
Mason G..
Garrett D.
Nina A.
(PM ONLY)
(PM ONLY)
Trevor C.
Apr. 14-20
Lauren B.
Lara O.
Matthew W.
Katie R.
Erika A.
Elizabeth H.
(PM ONLY)
Natalie M.
Kaylee P.
(PM ONLY)
Apr. 21-27
Paige G. .
Kylee K.
Mason G.
Trevor D.
Joelle S.
Ella A.
(PM ONLY)
Sam C.
Braden Y.
(PM ONLY)
Apr. 28-May 4
Trevor C..
Amanda R.
Elizabeth H.
Natalie M.
A.J. R.
Nina A.
(PM ONLY)
Garrett D.
Joey A.
(PM ONLY)
March Spirit Class winner is Mrs. Krejci’s 2nd Grade !
M i s s i o n
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N e i h a r d t
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: Patrick Ricketts Vice President: Linda Poole Secretary: Dave Anderson Treasurer: Mike Kennedy Members: Paul Meyer and Mike Pate