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The Compass 5/6/2024
Arbor View Elementary
Mission/Vision
Mission - Arbor View will engage all children in learning experiences to establish a foundation for success
Vision - To ensure the growth and development of all learners
From The Office
We have the most amazing school community! Thank you to everyone who has reached out with a donation, a check in, snacks or a smile. All of the gestures and well-wishes are appreciated. Please continue to reach out for ways to help our families. We will be here to offer support and guidance for as long as it is needed. We are all in this together.
We will be finishing up MAP (2nd-5th) tests and Fastbridge tests (K-1) this week. If you are scheduling appointments please reach out to your child's teacher to ensure you aren't doing this during a scheduled testing time.
This Week
- Kindergarten/1st Grade Early Reading Testing
- 6:30 - PTO Meeting
Tuesday, May 7th - E day
- 8:30 - 5th Grade MAP Reading
- 10:00 - 3rd Grade MAP Reading
- 12:15 - 4th Grade MAP Reading
Wednesday, May 8th - A day
Thursday, May 9th - B day
- 9:00 - Preschool Little Feet Meet
- 1:00 - Preschool Little Feet Meet
Friday, May 10th- C day
Upcoming Dates/Important Events
May 17th - Field Day
May 23rd - Last day of school - 11:30 dismissal
Subscribe to our calendar at - AV Calendar
PTO News
2024-25 Online Registration Reminder
For the upcoming school year, EPS will again utilize an online registration system that will allow parents of K-12 students to log in and update information and complete all Back-to-School documents. As a reminder, to use this feature, parents/guardians will need to have a parent-access account in PowerSchool.
If you do not have a parent-access account, please follow this link for directions on how to create an account. However, this is a preparation step, and you will not be able to complete the online registration process until July. An email will be sent to the primary PowerSchool account email address when online registration is available.
If you have an account created but need to add additional students, please follow this link for directions:
If you have any questions or need assistance setting up your account, please call the main school office.
Summer Athletics and Activities Camps
Annually, EPS coaches and sponsors host summer opportunities for athletic and activity skills development by hosting camps and clinics. The list of 2023 opportunities is currently available online at https://www.elkhornweb.org/blog/summer-athletics-and-activities-camps-3/.
*Please note this list is only inclusive of camps and clinics hosted by EPS coaches and sponsors as related to their duties within the school district and does not include opportunities offered by outside organizations.
Nebraska Voter ID Law Information
Nebraska Voter ID Law Information
Nebraska’s new voter ID law (LB514) requires all registered Nebraska voters to
present a photo identification (ID) when voting in an election in Nebraska. Please click here to learn more.
Early Intervention Services Reminder
Elkhorn Public School Families - if you have any concerns regarding your young child’s development, don’t hesitate to reach out to the EPS Early Intervention team. Our dedicated professionals are here to support you and your child’s needs. Visit Elkhorn Public Schools Early Intervention for more information.
Technology Resources for Parents
ScreenSanity - Resources and guidebooks for raising children in an increasingly digital world
SmartGen Society - Resources and workshop presentations about digital wellness, safety, and privacy in the digital age
Visitor Guidelines
Visitor Guidelines
At Arbor View as well as all school buildings, the doors will remain locked during the school day, and all visitors will gain access using the security camera/access panel outside of the school’s main entrance. Office staff will grant access after you do the following steps:
Push the button and wait for an identification request.
Give your name and purpose for entering the school.
When you hear the door unlatch, enter and proceed to the office.
Sign in on the visitor sheet and take a visitor sticker/badge.
When leaving the building, return to the office and sign out and place your sticker in the trash can.
If you have brought something that your child has forgotten, please drop it off at the office, we will be happy to take it to your child. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us to minimize classroom interruptions.
Online Art Shop!!!
Hello Arbor View Families!
Thank you so much again for supporting the art room fundraiser. I have gotten a few emails about placing late and additional orders! If you would like to download additional pieces of art that come home throughout the year, you can always add those to your account and order through the month of July! Arbor View's art room will benefit and earn money on those orders!
What does the money go toward?? Consumable art supplies! Things are expensive and need to be replaced often: crayons, markers, paint, pencils and erasers, glue sticks, drawing paper and cardstock! In addition, I am saving for a hanging system for our building to make my life easier to display artwork! It is a win/win!
Mrs. Wellendorf
Art Teacher
We're Hiring!
EPS is currently seeking to fill open teacher assistant positions, specifically in the following areas:
Secondary TA: assist with general and special education students in grades 6-12 in the areas of small and large group academic work, academic interventions, student supervision, and basic clerical duties.
Starting Wage: $16.70/hour
English Learner TA: assist students who have limited English proficiency by supporting EL services under the direction of a certified regular education teacher.
Starting Wage: $17.25/hour
Young Adult Program TA: assist young adult learners with verified disabilities in the areas of classes, vocational opportunities, and community experiences.
Starting Wage: $17.20/hour
To learn more about open teacher assistant positions or complete an online application, please visit https://bit.ly/epsjobs.
News from the Nurse
A Note from the Nurse…
● If you received a health screen referral letter within the last few months please visit the appropriate medical professional and have them complete the bottom portion of the letter and return it to school with your child if you have not already done so.
● It’s not too early to start scheduling your school physicals!
○ Students who will be entering Kindergarten in the fall or who are new students from out of state will need to submit a physical exam and vision exam (including test for strabismus, amblyopia, and acuity) dated after February 17, 2024, as well as a current immunization record including the kindergarten booster shots. See below for the required immunizations.
○ Students entering the 7th grade in the fall will need to submit a physical exam dated after February 13, 2024 and an updated immunization record including a Tdap booster.
○ Students wanting to participate in a sport at the middle school or high school must have a sports physical completed sometime after May 1, 2024 and uploaded to your school.
**7th graders still need to submit a physical exam to the front office as well, as these are different systems.
**Health records should be submitted to school prior to the first student day on August 13, 2024.
**Health records should be submitted to school prior to the first student day on August 13, 2024.
February is dental health and heart health month! Encourage your children to brush their teeth twice a day, floss once a day, and have a check up with a dentist every 6 months. Encourage eating a healthy diet and getting plenty of regular sleep and exercise to promote a healthy heart.
Thank you!
Sarah Hehn, RN, BSN shehn@epsne.org
Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures - All Students (K-5) will be dropped off at the front of the building
- Students should begin exiting vehicles once the vehicle has pulled as far forward as possible
- Staff will be outside to assist with drop off and pick up, please pay attention to signals on where to pull up and when to move forward
- Drivers are to stay inside the vehicle at all times in the drop-off/pick-up lane
- Students should enter and exit the vehicle curbside
- Students should use the crosswalk to cross to the parking lot. They should never cross in front of traffic in the drop-off lane.
- Please wait your turn in line and do not cut the line to make a drop-off or to pick them up (everybody is here for the same goal and same reason, please be mindful and respectful of that)
- If your child is unable to unbuckle/buckle themselves, please practice at home. This is a skill they need to be able to do independently.
- Please be patient and a positive role model for our children. These procedures are in place to help maintain a safe and respectful environment.
- It is unlawful to park in a handicap stall without proper licensing.
- For safety purposes, pets are not allowed to be brought at the beginning or ending of the school day. Pets, even when on a leash, can become excited and frighten students.
Traffic Flow
Traffic in the right lane should pull forward if there is space available. Children can be dropped off anywhere along the sidewalk as long as they get out on the curbside.
We expect all drivers to be courteous and to follow the established rules of the road in and around Arbor View Elementary.
Please make sure to share this with anybody who may be dropping off and/or picking up your children.
Sodexo Information - Lunch and Breakfast
Dear Parents,
As we begin the new school year we wanted to give you the following information for student meals. We ask that you keep your students account funded to prevent any issues with their purchases. Applications for free/reduced meals for the current school year must be submitted annually to receive free/reduced meal prices and the additional benefits that can be provided to families who qualify. Instructions for completing an online or hard copy application can be found at https://www.elkhornweb.org/parents/lunch/
2023-2024 Breakfast & Lunch Prices
Breakfast:
Elem: $1.75
Middle: $1.95
High: $2.15
Adult: $2.75
Lunch
Elem: $2.95
Middle: $3.65
High: $3.80
Adult: $4.60
*1 milk is included with a purchased meal. Extra or single milk (without a purchased meal) is $0.55 each.
Extra entrée and ala carte items have an additional charge
**You will receive an email when your student's account is below $5.00 daily as a reminder. The easiest way to avoid any issues is to set up an Auto-Deposit function on your student's account, instructions can be found below.
MAKING DEPOSITS
SETTING UP AN ONLINE ACCOUNT INSTRUCTIONS - This will allow you to make deposits, view the account, set reminders, and add an auto-deposit option if preferred.
*EPS partners with SchoolPay for student lunch accounts. To add funds, go to
www.schoolpay.com and log into to your user account.
MAIL CHECKS payable to EPS, that include your student name and student ID Number to Sodexo, EPS Food Service, 1401 Veterans Drive, Elkhorn, NE 68022
SEND LUNCH MONEY WITH YOUR STUDENT TO SCHOOL, include the student name and student ID number preferably in an envelope for elementary students to give to their teacher.
We look forward to continuing to serve our students healthy and nutritious meals!
Elkhorn Food Service
1401 Veterans Drive Elkhorn, NE 68022
402-289-0443
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Teammates: Call for Mentors
TeamMates: Call for Mentors
Did you know by giving just 30 minutes of your time each week, you can make a positive, lasting impact on the life of an EPS student? Currently, 14 students are awaiting their chance to have a TeamMates mentor, and you can help! Apply online at http://bit.ly/2vNtESK today and be matched with your student by Spring Break!
Arbor View Elementary
Tracy Santelman, Admin Assistant
Arbor View
Email: arborview@epsne.org
Website: https://www.elkhornweb.org/arborview/
Location: 5115 N 208th St, Elkhorn, NE, USA
Phone: 402-289-1007
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElkhornPSAV/
Twitter: @ElkhornPS_AV