Dear Parents/Guardians,

And we are off...

This school year is off to a great start with activities and classwork. We are proud of our students, staff, and families for working hard to keep us open to in-person learning. Thank you, all!

As we continue to work together, here are a few reminders on how we can keep our students, staff, and community healthy:

1. We STRONGLY ENCOURAGE ALL NPPS employees, students, and visitors/ volunteers to wear a face-covering regardless of their vaccination status.
2. We ask that each of us encourage and normalize face-coverings in our facilities.
3. We will continue to follow the Return To School Plan as it is outlined. And will assess each COVID situation on a case-by-case basis.

How You Can Help~

1. Practice good hand-washing and hygiene
2. Physically distance when possible
3. Self-Screen before coming to work and seek care when you do not feel well
4. Work with your health care provider to determine if you can be vaccinated if you have not done so already

North Platte Public Schools will continuously review and update the 2021-22 NPPS Return to School Plan throughout the school year as the risk of COVID-19 spreads in our community and schools. This work will be ongoing as new research emerges and more guidance is provided to the school district from the West Central District Health Department (WCDHD), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE), and the U.S. Department of Education.

Any changes to our plan and protocols will be communicated through the website https://www.nppsd.org/, email, or social media.

North Platte Public Schools will adjust protocols (including face-covering requirements) as necessary to address changing conditions. During the 2021-2022 school year, protocols and requirements may change for a specific school building, program, classroom, transportation, or a setting based on the number of positive cases, contact tracing, community test positivity rate, community conditions, and risk of spread.

Visit the NPPS website to keep up with news, events, and activities in your school/s and the district http://www.nppsd.org/.

Sincerely,

Ron Hanson, NPPS

Superintendent

North Platte Public Schools has hosted a Budget Hearing for the 2021-2022 Expenditures and the 2021-2022 Property Tax Request. The Board of Education will be voting on the two items at its September 13 monthly meeting. If you have any questions regarding the budget, please email Stuart Simpson.

North Platte Public Schools will be submitting the ESSERS III application on or before September 15. We have taken input from patrons on the use of the funds. NPPS will be updating this application over the course of the next two years; if you have any questions, please ask Mr. Simpson.

MAP Growth is a computer-adaptive test. If your child answers a question correctly, the next question is more challenging. If they answer incorrectly, the next one is easier. This type of assessment challenges top performers without overwhelming students whose skills are below grade level.

Visit this link to learn more: https://cdn.nwea.org/docs/Family+Guide+to+MAP+Growth.pdf

Translations Available: https://nwea.force.com/nweaconnection/s/family-guide-to-map-growth?language=en_US

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Beginning in August we will be sending out an email to families of our returning students requesting that you use Online Registration in the Parent Portal to verify and update your family and student information. This process also allows you to electronically sign for needed release agreements including:

• NPPS Parent & Student Handbook

• Field trip

• Internet / Technology Acknowledgement

• Media Release

  
  

Through the registration, you can also update any medical conditions or required medications for your students. https://www.nppsd.org/page/online-registration-existing-students

The deadline for you to update your student information in Online Registration is Sept 30.

Allo is offering free internet to families that qualify through the Emergency Broadband Benefit federal program. For more information click below:

https://www.allocommunications.com/community-connect-residential/

The NPPS Technology Department has an FAQ site to assist families in accessing district technology resources. This includes help for Clever, Google Classroom, Zoom, Remind, Savaas Realize, etc.

https://sites.google.com/nppsd.org/student-parent-tech-faq

Tech Tip: Did you know that many website issues can be resolved by clearing your Browser Data (Cache, Cookies, History) ? In Google Chrome, click on Settings, Privacy & Security, Clear Browser Data. Change Time Range to "All Time", then click Clear Data.

Are you looking for a position with NPPS? If so, please visit https://nppsd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx to see a list of available positions.

Sodexo Is Also Hiring~

Sodexo @ NPPSD

Are you looking for a family-friendly schedule that offers competitive pay, insurance, and 401K? Sodexo Nutrition Department is looking to hire part-time, and sub positions for the upcoming school year. www.sodexo.jobs

Make an Impact in a student’s Life

• Part-time and sub positions available

• Excellent schedule – no weekends or evenings

• Opportunity for advancement

• Competitive pay

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer. Sodexo is committed to upholding the spirit and principles of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the 1998 amendment to the Act. If, due to a disability, you require a reasonable accommodation to navigate this site and/or complete the online application process, please contact USASodexoFrontlineApplicationSupport@sodexo.com for assistance.

When: September 13, 2021

Time: 5:30 p.m.

View the webinar at, https://zoom.us/j/97103367368.

Email: welcomecenter@nppsd.org
Website: https://www.nppsd.org/
Location: 301 West F Street, North Platte, NE, USA
Phone: 3085357100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nppsd.org
Twitter: @nppsd