THE KNIGHTLY NEWS

Dear Families,

We started our Friday morning with our first ALL-SCHOOL assembly of the year. It's a wonderful way to bring our students together to CELEBRATE. We kicked off the September trait of the month, Responsibility. Throughout the month, all classrooms will be learning what it looks like to be responsible at home and school. At the end of the month, one student from each class will be selected to receive the Traits of a Knight award. Check out your child's Friday Folder for the Responsibility BINGO card.

Enjoy the long weekend!

Dr. Tara Cooper

Neihardt Elementary had a great turnout at our Yo Yo Berri afternoon. We raised $160.50.

Awesome job!!!

The winning class was fifth grade Mr. Whisinnand!!

Important information for 3rd - 5th grade parents

Ipad insurance for 3rd, 4th and/or 5th grade student(s) is available if you choose to purchase it. The insurance for your student's device will not be activated until the $15 fee is paid. Please send $15 (cash or check) in an envelope to the school office marked with your child's name.

You also have the option of paying by credit/debit card. Parents may access Schoolpay by going directly to www.schoolpay.com or by clicking the “Pay Fees” button on the Fees screen in the Synergy ParentVue Application. If you click the button in ParentVue and are NOT yet registered in Schoolpay, it will take you through that process. NOTE: Online credit card transactions have a convenience fee that will be added to your total.

If you have any questions, please contact the school secretary, Michaela McCauley at 402-715-8360 or by email at mdmccauley@mpsomaha.org.

We’re thrilled for this year’s main fundraiser — Neihardt Fun Run! Our goal is to raise $15,000 for PTO funds to benefit our students at Neihardt Elementary School.

**Why are we excited?

**Easy-to-use fundraising platform

** Character-building program

** Fitness celebration event for every student!

Families will gather donations through MyBooster.com by simply sharing your student’s page with friends and family. Every share makes a difference!

Students will also enjoy 'Star Quest 5,' an exciting character-building adventure where they'll learn important values through space-themed figures and activities.

Key Dates:

Sign up opens at MyBooster.com – 08/22/2025

Kickoff in school – 09/05/2025

Event Day – 09/17/2025

The Fun Run Committee is looking for volunteers to help with daily duties each day from 9:30 am - 10:00 am. The following are task that need to be completed each day - pull prizes and deliver to the classroom, color in state map, fill in thermometer, etc.

Check back as we will be adding more volunteer opportunities for the Fun Run.

2025 Fun Run Volunteers

The Fun Run Committee is looking for volunteers to help with daily task each day from 9:30 am - 10:00 am. The following are task that need to be completed each day - pull prizes and deliver to the classroom, color in state map, fill in thermomter, etc. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

signupgenius.com

Click the link to order your spirit wear: https://stores.inksoft.com/neihardt_elementary/

Hello from the Health Room!

In accordance with Nebraska State Statute, #173 NAC 7, Millard Public Schools are required to provide a health screening that includes a dental, vision, and hearing screening as well as weight and height. The health room will be doing a full screening on students in Pre-K through 4th grade. Kindergartners will only be screened for the items missing on their Kindergarten Physicals. You do have the option to opt your child(ren) out of the screening process. However, there is a form that needs to be filled out and signed by a physician before September 19th, 2025. Contact the Neihardt health office at (402) 715-8361, or email Neihardt's school nurse, Julie Varner at javarner@mpsomaha.org.