Pawnee Family Newsletter

NOV 10 Pawnee's Parent Forum 4:15-5:00 in the Pawnee Library

NOV 11-5th grade to Glow Baseball

NOV 13-3rd Grade to Lauritzen Gardens

NOV. 23-27 Thanksgiving Break (No School)

DEC. We will begin our Winter MAP testing--Be sure to get good sleep and eat breakfast to do your best

DEC 5 Santa Saturday 9-10:30AM in the Pawnee Gymnasium

DEC 15 Holiday Program 9:15 Primary K, 1st, 2nd; 10:30 Intermediate 3rd, 4th, 5th

DEC 17 2nd Quarter Attendance Celebrations

Working Together to Keep Our School Community Healthy

Regular school attendance supports student learning, helps students build connections, and promotes academic success. We encourage students to attend school whenever they are well enough to participate in the school day.

Healthy Habits for a Healthy School

We all play an important role in keeping our school community healthy. Our schools encourage healthy habits such as:

• Washing hands frequently with soap and water or using hand sanitizer

• Covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your elbow

• Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth when possible

• Regularly cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces

Your Child Can Attend School If They:

• Have mild cold symptoms, such as a stuffy or runny nose, and/or mild cough

• Have a mild stomachache

• Are eating and drinking normally

• Feel well enough to participate in classroom learning and daily activities

Keep Your Child Home If They Have:

• A fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher o Students should remain home until they are fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication

• Vomiting or two or more episodes of diarrhea within the past 24 hours

• A contagious illness that requires staying home as directed by a healthcare provider or public health official

If you are unsure whether your child should attend school, please contact your child’s healthcare provider or school health office for guidance.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep our school community healthy and to support student success through regular attendance.

Most Omaha Public Schools students will end the school day 20 minutes earlier in the 2027-28 school year.

Beginning in August 2027, dismissal times will be:

· Elementary: 3:45 p.m.

· Secondary: 2:45 p.m.

Start times will remain the same.

Visit our website for:

· The staff, student and family input that guided this adjustment

· How staff will use the repurposed time to improve classroom learning

· Frequently asked questions and answers

There is no change to start or end times this school year (2026-27).

Principal: Cheryl Prine - Cheryl.Prine@ops.org

Attendance Secretary: Susana Munoz - Susana.Munoz@ops.org

Secretary: Yolanda Jara-Garcia - Yolanda.JaraGarcia@ops.org

School Nurse: Megan Chism - Megan.Chism@ops.org

Instructional Facilitator & SAT Coordinator: Becky Todd - Rebecca.Todd@ops.org

School Counselor: Kristy Rathbun - Kristine.Rathbun@ops.org