April 2026

WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! DROP OFF AND PICK UP LINES

THE WEST SIDE - KINDERGARTEN SIDE

- We will be directing you to pull all the way up to the South part of the parking lot to pick up your student. For your students safety teachers will be loading your student in vehicles.

-DO NOT get out of your vehicle. We will ask you to get into your vehicle and get in line.

-With the possible cold and icy weather months ahead students may not be waiting outside. We have had some close calls and the safety of our students is our top priority.

NORTH SIDE - FRONT DOORS - 1ST AND 2ND GRADE

- We will be directing you to pull clear up to the orange cones

- DO NOT get out of your vehicle for any reason when picking up or dropping off your student in the drop off or pick up lanes.

- We have teachers and paraprofessionals assigned outside to help assist in getting your student to their vehicle.

EAST SIDE - 3RD - 4TH AND 5TH

- Already running like a well oiled machine!! Thank you to all who pick up and drop off on this side!!!

Thank you for your help in making these parts of the day more safe for your student.

Important Information

Update Contact Information: Ensure the school has your current phone number, address and email.

Review School Schedule: Familiarize yourself with the daily start and end times.

Set Up a Routine: Set up a consistent bed time and morning routine.

Label Belongings: Please label your students water bottle and backpack

Reminder- Just a friendly reminder we are a hug and go school.

Cold and flu Season - It is that time of year where we are sharing school supplies, germs and all the things. Please make sure if your child has a fever that they are fever free without medication for at least 24 hours. Please remind to wash hands, cover sneezes and coughs.

Cell phone Policy - We are a personal device free district. We encourage devices be left at home or powered off and in the backpack. This includes smart watches.

NO SCHOOL. Friday April 3 and Monday April 6

Easter Break

KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP FOR INCOMING KINDERGARTENERS

MARCH 30TH 5:30 - 6:30

Please come through the front doors and head to the gym!

If you know someone who has not registered their kindergartner for school please have them do so immediately so they can join their school on March 30th.

Cold temperatures

A reminder that it is cold in the mornings and students are outside during walking club and recess!! Please dress according to cold temperatures. Winter coats, hats and gloves!!! The temperature for going outside is 15 degrees and above. Please make sure that your students are wearing long pants.

Friendly reminder

Please call the office as soon as possible when your child is not going to be at school due to illness or other reasons. This helps us with lunch counts. If you know your student is going to be late and plans to eat lunch please call and let us know so we make sure we have a lunch waiting for them.

*** NEW***. You can report your child's absence directly through infinite campus parent portal.

April Breakfast

April Lunch

CONGRATULATIONS TO GEMMA REED!!

She is the winner and will be entered in a Future Chefs National Challenge for some great prizes!

WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!!

A Note From the Counselor

April Newsletter 2026

April is Child Abuse Awareness Month, a time to come together as a community to support and protect the well-being of all children. Throughout the month, we are committed to raising awareness about the importance of safe, supportive environments where every child can thrive. To support this effort, the ROAR program will be visiting our school to present to students in grades K–2, helping them learn important safety skills in an age-appropriate way. In addition, we invite students and staff to wear blue every Friday in April. Wearing blue is a simple but powerful way to stand up for children and remind one another that we all play a role in keeping kids safe, valued, and heard. Thank you for helping us make a difference!

The NSCAS will be taken after Easter.

As students in grades 3–5 prepare for the Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System (NSCAS), we want to encourage healthy test-taking habits and a positive mindset. Getting a good night’s sleep, eating a healthy breakfast, and arriving at school on time can make a big difference in helping students do their best. We also remind students to take their time, read directions carefully, and use strategies they’ve practiced throughout the year. Most importantly, we encourage them to try their best and remember that one test does not define who they are—we are proud of their hard work every day!

Mrs. Gibbens