Falcon Flyer

We had a great first week of December at Fire Ridge. We are working on finishing the semester strong. Next week grades 3-5 will take the MAP math test and K-2 will test in reading. Fourth and fifth graders will have their concerts on December 12 and kindergarten has their gingerbread event on Friday.

December 20th we will have Winter Blast for students. Students will get to engage in different winter activities. There is an opportunity for parents to come help with this event. The sign up is below.

Thank you to everyone who donated gifts to members in our community through the mitten drive. It was incredible to see how many gifts our Fire Ridge Community was able to give.

We had our PTO meeting Tuesday and we will begin to brainstorm ideas of how to support our students with the Falcon FUNdraiser funds. A form will be sent in January to gather your input.

As the weather gets colder please send your child with coats, mittens/ gloves, and hats. We will do outdoor recess and walking club if it is feels like 10 degrees or warmer.

Please call or email with any questions.

Educationally Yours,

Joy Fuller

Principal

jfuller1@epsne.org

402-289-0735

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4EAAA92BA4F85-53761558-winter#/

• • • • • Dec 12 4th Music Concert @ 6:00

        • Dec 12 5th Music Concert @ 7:00

        • Dec 13 Kinder Gingerbread Event at 2:15
          

        • Dec 19 4th Grade Gingerbread house @ 2:00 in the cafeteria

        • Dec 20 Winter Blast

        • Dec 20 End of Second Quarter

        • Dec 23-Jan 3 Winter Break

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.

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.

• Elkhorn High School Junior Dance Clinic

Details and registration information can be found here.

• ENHS Junior Cheer Clinic:
  Details and registration information can be found here.
  

• ESHS Cheer: Candy Cane My Yard Fundraiser

Morning Supervision/ Walking Club begins 7:55am

Breakfast 7:35

First Bell 8:10

Tardy Bell 8:15

Dismissal 3:06

Walking Club starts 7:55- 8:10. Students will participate in a supervised exercise. There is no supervision before 7:55, so please do not drop your child off before 7:55. Students can enter the building at 8:10 and will go directly to their classroom. Walking club and recess will be outside if it is 10 degrees or above.

Just a few reminders to help traffic flow smoothly and to keep our students and families safe!

• All drivers need to follow the rules and pull forward. Pulling forward is the key!
• Always use the crosswalk.
• If your child is unable to unbuckle/buckle him/herself, please practice at home. This is a skill he/she needs to be able to do independently.
• Students should enter and exit vehicles curbside.
• Stay in your vehicle if you are in the pick-up/drop-off lane.
• Please be patient and be a positive role model for our children. These procedures are in place to help maintain a safe and respectful environment.
• Drive Slowly.
• Stay off your cell phones.

Thank you for helping us keep our students safe.

Doors are locked during the day. Visitors must enter through the front doors using the access panel/ camera outside the office. Please:

1. Push the button

2. State your name and the purpose of your visit

3. When you hear the door unlatch, open the left door

4. Wait for the second set of doors to be unlocked

5. Sign in on the visitor sheet and take a visitor badge

6. After your visit, please sign out and return the badge

If your child forgot something please drop it off at the office. We appreciate your help to minimize classroom interruptions.

We love celebrating your child's birthday with them. Their name will be announced on the morning news. They are welcome to bring a non-food item, but food is not allowed due to allergies and safety issues. Thank you for understanding so we can keep students safe.

• If you are taking photos or video during school hours (including class trips and events), please note these are allowed for personal use only. Videos and images should not be shared in any form without appropriate consent from the student's parent/guardian. Obtaining consent is the sole responsibility of the person taking the photos and video.
• Elkhorn Public School is not responsible for obtaining consent for controlling how such images are shared.
• Please be respectful of all students and families in our school community by not taking or sharing photos or videos of students other than your own.

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/

Breakfast and lunch prices for the 2024-25 school year are as follows:

Breakfast

EL: $1.80

MS: $2.00

HS:$2.15

Lunch:

EL: $3.00

MS: $3.65

HS $3.85

*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 students 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 students 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 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

Lunch@epsne.org

PTO's Mission: To support and enhance the education of the Fire Ridge Students, and promote school spirit and a sense of community among Fire Ridge students, parents and staff.

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