The Leopard Tale

Mission Possible Starts at Home

Families play an important role in helping students be Ready, Present, and Proud each day. Here are a few simple ways you can support the mission at home:

• Fuel the Mission: A healthy breakfast and meals help students stay focused and ready to learn.

• Recharge: Consistent bedtimes help students come to school rested and ready.

• Check the Backpack: Take a few minutes to look for important papers, assignments, and school information.

• Stay on Track: Check that homework is completed and your child understands what they are learning.

• Stay Connected: Reach out to your child’s teacher when you have a question or concern. We are all working toward the same mission.

• Make Reading a Priority: Read to your child. Read with your child. Let your child see you reading. Reading together matters at every age, even in 6th grade!

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Mission Possible: When school and home work together, our kids are ready for success.

As always, please contact me if you have any questions or concerns at 402-293-4880 or chad.zavala@bpsne.net.

Now that the school year is underway, September is the perfect time to establish routines that support regular attendance.

Children thrive on consistency. Predictable bedtime routines, healthy breakfasts, and leaving home at the same time each morning help students arrive at school ready to learn.

Parents also play an important role by communicating with teachers when concerns arise. If transportation, anxiety, or other challenges are affecting attendance, our staff is ready to help identify solutions before small concerns become larger ones.

Regular attendance not only supports academic learning but also helps students build friendships, participate in classroom activities, and develop a sense of belonging.

Family Tip: Create a weekly family calendar that includes school events, appointments, extracurricular activities, and important deadlines.

Attendance Reminder: Small attendance habits developed now often become lifelong habits.

Anchored 4 Life is a peer-led transition and resiliency program designed to help students grow as leaders and build meaningful connections within our school community.

Program Highlights:

• Provides opportunities to develop leadership skills

• Creates a strong sense of connection and belonging

• Builds essential life skills that support success in and out of school

Facilitators:

Ms. Rinehart, Mrs. Klusmire & Mrs. Stacey

We are looking for real-life heroes to visit our school during Red Ribbon Week at the end of October. Whether you are a hero in your workplace (healthcare, first responders, tradespeople, essential workers), a hero for our country (military and veterans), or an everyday hero in your family and community, we would love for you to share your story with our students.

If you or someone you know is interested in inspiring our students, please fill out our quick Volunteer Google Form to let us know that you would like to participate. More information will be provided to those who are interested. Thank you for helping us show our students what true strength, dedication and character look like!

Create a MySchoolBucks account to easily check balances, set-up reminders and add money to your child's account to pay for meals at school. My School Bucks

If you need information for Free/Reduced meals, please click here.

Andrea Butler - President

Tasha Mendez - Vice-President

Samantha Suntrup - Treasurer

Michelle Lasenburg - Secretary

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