Greatness Update (Parents)

The next regular Board of Education meeting will be on January 8, 2024, at 6 p.m. at the PLCS Central Office. All the PLCS Board of Education meetings are streamed online through YouTube and viewable on the District website at www.plcschools.org/BoardMeetingsLive.

Shureen Seery and Angie Wright shared 2022-2023 NSCAS and MAP Data with the Board. Here are several highlights that they shared:

• PLCS continues to perform above state and national averages.
• Our graduation rate remains strong.
• Our district classification status from NDE continues to be "Great."
• The MAP assessment has given our teachers and building leaders a valuable data point to measure growth of all students.
• We have high expectations and see an opportunity for improvement.
• We will continue to seek improvement and focus on rigor.
• We will continue to monitor chronic absenteeism rates, and focus on strategies to encourage students to be at school. We know that students need to be in school in order to be successful academically.

It's what you need to know, in the palm of your hand. Stay connected to Papillion La Vista Community Schools by downloading the app for a one-stop shop of all the information you need! You can preview:

• Grades
• Lunch Balance
• Library books checked out
• Messages from teachers or your child's school
• Staff directory
• So much more...

The PLCS app is available for FREE on iPhone and Android devices.

To download the app:

1. Open the app store for your phone.

2. Search for Papillion La Vista.

3. Once you find the PLCS app, click on it.

4. Click install. The app should begin downloading.

Scan the QR Code to download the App or CLICK HERE!

Tuesday, December 19, 8:30-11:00am

Wednesday, December 20, 3:00-6:00pm

PLCS Central Office

420 South Washington Street, Papillon

Through the past year, Kindergarten through 12th grade teachers from throughout Papillion La Vista Community Schools have been working on updating the K-12 English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum. This process includes the purchasing of new materials. We want to invite interested PLCS parents to preview the materials and provide feedback prior to a final decision being made.

All English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum materials being considered will be available for review and any questions can be submitted. This includes all required ELA classes for students at the elementary, middle school, and high school.

There is no presentation, this is an opportunity to review and provide feedback. Stop by the PLCS Central Office to review any or all materials being considered during either of these times:

• Tuesday, December 19, 8:30-11:00am
  

• Wednesday, December 20, 3:00-6:00pm

Central Office will be closed on December 25-26 and January 1-2.

Central Office will be open by appointment only December 27, 28, & 29.

Alumni Coffee Talk: Friday, January 5th @ 10:30 AM, Central Office (420 S Washington) Open to ALL Alumni!

Alumni currently majoring in education or looking for a career in education are invited to reconnect. This is time for you to discuss what your future could look like at PLCS, go over your resume, or learn about the hiring process--and get some swag! Basically, whatever you need, wherever you are at in your career--we are here to answer your questions!

The SRP is a comprehensive emergency response framework designed to provide clear, consistent, and effective protocols in various crisis situations. It ensures that everyone—students, faculty, staff, and parents—understands what actions to take in the event of an emergency.

"Lockdown versus Secure, what's the difference?"

These words can paint a very similar picture in someone's mind, but they are vastly different; the main difference can be boiled down is the threat outside versus inside.

• When a "Secure" is initiated, a threat is outside the building; the building is locked and no one is allowed inside or outside. This could be something like a high speed car chase through the district, or a suspect on the run, or a local emergency of some kind. During a secure operations an learning inside the school proceed as normal.
• When a "Lockdown" is initiated, a threat is inside the building; locks, lights, out of sight. Doors are locked. Lights are turned off. Students hide.

Hopefully you can see that these words sound very similar, but mean very different things. In all PLCS Communication to staff and parents, the words are precise to communicate the most correct information at the time. Your partnership is crucial in maintaining a safe and secure environment for all PLCS schools. If you have any questions about the Standard Response Protocol, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child's building principal. Thank you for your support and cooperation in keeping PLCS a safe place for learning and growth.

The PLHS Play Production class collaborated with the school's Unified students to present Finding Nemo, Jr, the school's first Unified theatre production! The students gave two standout performances for the PLCS students and community. Watch the highlights of this amazing show here:

The Carriage Hill Community Club is focused on giving back to the community (you may remember their sock donation to the PLCS Community Closet in October!). Hear from students about the value of this club, some of their projects this year, and specifically how gratitude makes people healthier!

Use the QR code on the sticker shown here (or click here) to share why you're grateful for a PLCS staff member. Who would you like to give a little encouragement and thanks to today?

PLCS needs Special Education Paras!

Special Education students in PLCS need YOU. Join the PLCS team as a special education para to make a difference in the lives of students while working the same hours as your kids - no weekends or holidays!

Work in PLCS in a variety of ways:

• Paraprofessionals ($15.42-16.27 / hour)
• Custodians ($17.50-17.60 / hour)
• Van Rider ($16.27 / hour)
• Van Driver ($17.60 / hour)
• Food Service ($15.42-16.35 / hour)