The Compass 2/17/25

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

Thanks for meeting with us at conferences and for being flexible with the make up conferences on Wednesday. I hope everybody stayed warm and safe this week. It's really hard to believe that Spring Break is approaching quickly!

The Explorer Way is to be Safe, Respectful and Responsible.

Mar. 3rd - PTO Meeting at 6:00

Mar. 6th - Family Math Night

Mar. 14th-21st - No School - Spring Break

Subscribe to our calendar at - AV Calendar

It’s Kid's Heart Challenge time! This year, our goal is to raise $5,000 for the American Heart Association! We can reach our goal with the help of all the fantastic families here at Arbor View! Just like last year, our fundraiser will be completely online. Starting Thursday, February 20th, if you choose to participate, you can go to http://www2.heart.org/goto/arborviewelementary, sign up for our school, and do your fundraising online. All fundraising ends on March 6th. The prizes will take a few weeks to come in after our end date, once they arrive, I will hand them out. If we reach our $5,000 goal, the top 5 fundraisers will get to silly string Ms. Willms in front of the whole school during the Tug-O-War Championship on Field Day! The class that raises the most will get to select a dress day for the school! Thank you in advance for helping raise money for a great cause! If you have any questions, you can email me at awillms@epsne.org. -Miss. Willms

Thank you for supporting the Book Fair last week! The February reading challenge is still included below.

Please contact Mrs. Sutter if you have questions.

In February we are learning about and practicing Gratitude. Practicing Gratitude has a positive impact on our mental health and decreases stress. Look for ways to practice Gratitude as a family!

• Elkhorn North FCCLA Walk for Women's Cancer event: Click here for details

The EPS Board of Education recently approved an addition to Policy 1006.07 “Activity Passes” to offer free activity passes to residents of the District who have served or are currently serving in any branch of the United States Armed Forces. Passes can be obtained at the EPS Central Administration Office at 20650 Glenn St during normal business hours. Proof of residency and military service is required.

Registration for children who will attend kindergarten during the 2025-26 school year (students must be at least 5 years of age by July 31, 2025, to attend Kindergarten), is now open at https://www.elkhornweb.org/parents/new-students/. When you register your child on the District website, we will use the email address in that registration to communicate Kindergarten Round-up information and details.

Inclement weather announcements are communicated via phone call, email, and text message. If you did not receive a text message, please text “Yes” to 67587 to opt-in and receive text messages from EPS. If you did not receive a phone call or email, please contact your building.

Yearbook!!!

YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE NOW!

DISCOUNTED PRICE: $17/book - order by Feb. 14
Full Price: $18/book – order by Feb. 28

Optional Add-ons: Name personalization - $8 & Icons - $5 each

Order online here:

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/2632411/ARBOR-VIEW-ELEMENTARY-SCHOOL/2025-Yearbook/20250110041601813113/CATALOG_SHOP

We are still looking for photos from any school events/clubs!

https://photos.jostens.com/4HB2A8 or email yearbook.arborview@gmail.com

If you have any questions please contact Becky
yearbook.arborview@gmail.com or 402-660-0164

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See the attachment if you are interested in attending The Wizard of Oz at Elkhorn South High School.

As the new year approaches, if you’re looking for a place to give of your time while making a difference in the life of a student, TeamMates of Elkhorn is a great place to start! Apply today to join the team.

Graphic: TeamMates Call for Mentors

Business registrations are now being accepted for the annual Elkhorn Public Schools Career Exploration Fair, scheduled for March 26, 2025, from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. This event will be an excellent opportunity for students to explore business industries and make meaningful career connections, while also showcasing the commitment of local organizations to community involvement. If your business is interested in participating, please click here to register.

Are you interested in driving EPS athletics and activities participants to their events? Please contact Ryan Lindquist at rlindquist@epsne.org for additional information, including training requirements.

⁓Physical and Immunization Requirements⁓

Nebraska law requires that all school children have a physical examination upon entry into school, at seventh grade, and when transferring from an out-of-state school. Students must also provide proof of a visual evaluation to include testing for amblyopia, strabismus, internal and external eye health and visual acuity upon entry into school and when transferring from an out-of-state school. The law also requires your child be immunized and provide proof of immunization before attending classes. All 7th grade students are required to have a Tdap vaccine. Please visit this link: Summary of the School Immunization Rules and Regulations to view specific vaccine requirements for the age of your child. If you have not yet turned in your Kindergarten, 7th grade, or new out-of-state student’s paperwork, please do so ASAP.

⁓Medication Policy⁓

If your student requires any medication (over-the-counter and/or prescription) while at school, each medication must have a Medication Authorization Form signed by the parent and a physician before we can administer. All medications must be unexpired and provided in the original packaging and/or pharmacy container. For prescription medications, please only provide a maximum of 30 day supply at a time. All medication must be dropped off in the office by a parent or guardian. Please do not send any medications with your student. Also, if you believe your student is capable of managing their own inhaler or epi pen while at school (at least 4th or 5th grade), here is the link for the Self-management Of Asthma and Severe Allergy (Anaphylaxis) at School Consent/release form.

⁓Students with Asthma, Severe Allergies, Diabetes, and/or Seizures⁓

If your child has asthma, severe allergies, diabetes, and/or seizures, and you have not yet done so, please submit an Action Plan signed by your physician. Plans must be updated annually.

⁓Sick Child Policy⁓

Just a reminder to monitor your child for symptoms of illness and to keep them home if they have any of the following: a fever that is greater than or equal to 100.0, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, head lice, eye infection. Students must be free of these conditions for 24 hours before returning to school.

As always, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!

Thank You!

Sarah Hehn, RN, BSN

shehn@epsne.org

The next PTO Meeting is scheduled to be held on Monday, March 3rd at 6:00. All PTO meetings are held in our library/Media Center unless communicated otherwise.

Arbor View PTO Meeting Minutes

February 3rd, 2025 began @ 6:00 PM

1. Board In Attendance: Nikaela Schroeder, Annie Thompson, Shawna Michner, Tracy Connor

a. Others in Attendance: Stevie Sutter, Ashley Peterson, Adrianne Heithoff, Amy Evans, Andrea Olson, Stephanie LaFarr, Jammie Storovich, Nichole Montgomery, Sarah Stephens, Dr. Sidders,

Preschool Teaching Team

2. Principal’s Report & School News (Dr. Sidders)

a. Conferences next week

b. Marquee sign should be up next month or so!

c. Shed is in and has the equipment in it

i. Need to figure out a way for it to be insulated since the balls lo air when it is cold!

d. Preschool was here!

i. Wanted to thank you for all of the things that we do and to see if PreK graduation is in the budget

ii. Yes it is! $250 is the budget

e. Mrs. Sutter was here!

i. Big month in the library with the Donut Challenge!

ii. May ask for volunteers (March 7th) to help distribute them iii. Next week is book fair

1. Could people help Thursday (2/6/2025) after school this

week?

2. Would be 1-2 hours of help

3. Approval of Minutes

a. Motion to approve: Annie Thompson

b. Second to approve: Adrianne Heitoff

c. Approved

4. Treasurer’s Report (Tracy Connor)

a. Motion to approve: Adrianne Heitoff

b. Second to approve: Andrea Olson

c. Approved

COMMITTEE REPORTS

5. Directory (Chair: Katie Mueller)

a. RunPTO (New directory option) was set up BUT was not very user friendly

b. Currently just in a trial period (haven’t paid for it yet)—we’re still working on this

c. Membership Toolkit (historically attempted to use…WAS use friendly) 6. Yearbook Committee (Chair: Becky Albright)

a. Order Forms went home last week

b. Reduced price through February 14th (they go up by a dollar a book on the 15th)

c. Will pop into classroom parties to take pictures – but would be really helpful if people could take some as well

d. Family Formal and Math night pictures would be great too! e. This will be Becky’s last year chairing this so we would love someone to sign up and do this for next year!

f. Please upload to https://photos.jostens.com/4HB2A8 after parties and tag with the grade.

7. Staff Appreciation - April (Chair: Aimee Tice)

a. April 7th - April 11th

8. Spirit Wear (Chair: Aimee Tice)

a. All done with this!

9. Woot Woot Wagon (Chair: Nikaela Schroeder and Shawna Michner) a. Sometime this month

10. Kindness Committee (Andrea Olson)

a. No new updates!

Fun & Fundraisers

11. Fun Run (Shawna Michner/Annie Thompson)

12. Spooktacular (Jammie Storovich)

13. Teacher Meal Organizer (Aimee Tice)

a. Conferences: Chinese Food–Dragon Wok–on Wednesday the 12st

14. Official PTO Flier Maker (Collette Kinse

15. Dining Nights (Andrea Olson)

16. E Creamery Fundraiser (Annie Thompson and Andrea Olson) a. March Madness! E Creamery did it as a competition of schools v schools

17. Classroom Party Planning

a. Valentines Parties - February 7th, 2025

18. Family Formal (Nikaela Schroeder & Brooke Givens)

a. Friday!

b. BBQ sandwich meal!

c. Freewill donation for that night

19. Family Bingo Night (Annie Thompson) - March 7th, 2025

20. Carnival (Sarah Stephens & Becky Albright & Annie Thompson) - May 2nd, 2025

21. Scholarship Committee (Tracy Connor)

a. Today (Feb 3rd) was the application deadline

b. More to come on who applied!

Other/New News/New Business

1. New sign will be coming in soon!

a. Will this confuse drivers thinking that is the “entrance”

b. Dr. Sidders will do some research into what the options are for “Do Not Enter”/”One Way”

Meeting Adjourned at 6:30 pm

Next Meeting will be Monday, March 3rd, 2025 @ 6:00 pm

Text Reminders are the best way to ensure you are getting all the information.

If you would like to the added to the PTO text messaging system please do the following:

Send a TEXT to 81010

Text this message in the blank: @6ek98a

or click this link:

Remind

remind.com

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.

Elementary (K-5)

7:35 - Breakfast is available in the cafeteria at this time until walking club starts

8:10 - First Bell

8:15 - Tardy Bell - School begins

3:06 - Dismissal

PreK AM -

8:20 - Arrival

11:30 - Dismissal

PreK PM -

12:20 - Arrival

3:30 - Dismissal

We encourage preschool families not to arrive before 8:15 in the morning. This causes confusion with elementary drop off that doesn't end until 8:15.

To ensure the safety and security of our students and staff, all school doors will remain locked during the school day. Visitors can gain access through the main entrance using the security camera/access panel. Please follow these steps:

1. Request Access:

   • Push the button on the security panel.
   • Wait for the office staff to request your identification.

2. Provide Identification:

   • State your name and the purpose of your visit.

3. Enter the School:

   • Once you hear the door unlatch, enter the building.
   • Proceed directly to the office.

4. Sign In:

   • Sign in on the visitor sheet.
   • Take a visitor badge.

5. Sign Out:

   • When leaving, return to the office.
   • Sign out and return your badge to it's proper location.

Enhanced Security with Sallyport System: To further enhance our security measures, Arbor View has installed a sallyport system in the main office. This controlled entry system ensures that visitors must pass through an additional layer of security before gaining access to the school. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we implement this important safety feature.

Dropping Off Items: If you need to drop off something your child has forgotten, please bring it to the office. We will ensure it is delivered to your child, helping to minimize classroom interruptions.

Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining a secure and efficient environment at Arbor View.

To ensure the safety and efficiency of our drop-off and pick-up process, please follow these guidelines:

1. Arrival and Departure:

   • 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 their signals for where to pull up and when to move forward. Staff members are there to direct traffic to help ensure safety for all and to keep things moving in an orderly fashion.
   • Drivers are to stay inside the vehicle at all times in the drop-off/pick-up lane.

2. Student Safety:

   • Students should enter and exit the vehicle curbside.
   • Students should use the crosswalk to cross to the parking lot and should never cross in front of traffic in the drop-off lane.

3. Traffic Flow:

   • Left Lane: Traffic should always be moving other than when stopped at the safety patrol crossing and should never stop to let a child out of the car.
   • Right Lane: 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.
   • Graphic: The graphic below will help explain the traffic flow and expectations.

4. Line Etiquette:

   • Please wait your turn in line and do not cut the line to make a drop-off or pick-up. Everyone is here for the same goal and reason; please be mindful and respectful of that.
   • If your child is unable to unbuckle/buckle themselves, please practice this at home. It is important that they can do this independently.

5. General Guidelines:

   • 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.

6. Communication:

   • Please make sure to share these procedures with anyone who may be dropping off and/or picking up your children.

Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring a safe and efficient process for all.

tsidders@epsne.org

Tracy Santelman, Admin Assistant

tsantelman@epsne.org

Arbor View

arborview@epsne.org

Email: arborview@epsne.org
Website: https://www.elkhornweb.org/arborview/
Location: 5115 N 208th St, Elkhorn, NE, USA
Phone: 402-289-1007
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Twitter: @ElkhornPS_AV