AGPS Elementary Newsletter

Spring has finally arrived! There are many fourth quarter classroom activities planned for students. Be sure to mark your calendars with special activities that apply to your child. As a reminder, due to Spring break, Ashland-Greenwood Public Schools will be closed on Friday, March, 29th, and Monday, April 1st.

We are grateful for the turnout for Parent Teacher Conferences in March! Our families dedication to their child's education is incredible! Thank you for partnering with us in your child's educational experience at AGPS!

The last day of school will be determined at the April 15th school board meeting. Once the date is set, it will be shared with families. Reminder, after losing several days of school for students, administrators are closely tracking student instructional hours to make sure we meet the requirement. In an effort to initially make up some lost instructional time, adjustments have been made to the school calendar. The early out scheduled for April 24th will now be full student day. There will be both AM and PM preschool on this day. Please plan accordingly.

Megan Poell and Amanda Moon

April 8 - 4th Grade Field Trip to Lincoln

April 8 - PTO Meeting @ 7:00 @ Intermediate

April 11 - Incoming Kindergarten Parent Meeting for 24-25 Kindergarten Families @ 6:00 pm

April 16 - First grade visits the Ashland Post Office

April 17 - 5th Grade Field Trip to Platte River State Park

April 19 - 3rd Grade Field Trip to Rose Theater

April 24 - 2nd Grade Field Trip to SAC Museum

April 30 - Kindergarten Field Trip to Lincoln Children's Museum

May 1 - Last day of Quest

May 3 - No School for CURRENT KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS due to Kindergarten Round-up being held this day!

May 3 - DARE Graduation at 1:45

May 6 - K-1 Track & Field @ 1:10

May 8 - 4th Grade Field Trip to Camp Creek-Pioneer Festival

May 9 - First Grade Field Trip

May 10 - 2nd and 3rd Grade Track & Field @ 12:45

May 14 - AM Elementary Unified Event and 4th and 5th Grade Track & Field @ 11:45

Track and field days are a favorite event each year. The dates are provided below (weather permitting). All track and field days will take place at the high school track. Parents are welcome to attend!

Grades K and 1st: May 6th; 1:10-2:25

Grades 2nd and 3rd: May 10th; 12:45-2:25

Grades 4th and 5th: May 14th 11:45-2:25

**Students in 2nd-5th grade will spend one PE class at the high school track in preparation for Track and Field Days. Intermediate students will be bused to and from the high school.

PTO members visited classrooms in March to help sutdents enter their 3rd quarter tickets into the Attendance and Academic Incentive Program containers. Near the end of the school year, members of our PTO will be in attendance to help with raffle drawings and student recognition. If you are interested in supporting this incentive program, please contact the ptoashlandgreenwood@gmail.com

We are currently beginning the enrollment process for the 2024-2025 school year. Any child turning five years of age on or before July 31, 2024 is eligible for entrance to kindergarten. We will be hosting a Kindergarten Round-up/Parent night in April. Please look for more information to come via mail.

All intermediate students will take the Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System (NSCAS) in English Language Arts and Math during the Months of April and May. Students in fifth grade will take the science assessment as well. Classroom teachers will send home specific information regarding testing schedules. It is very important that students arrive to school on time and are in attendance for all testing. A good night’s rest and healthy breakfast help students perform their best. Please take a few minutes to visit with your child about doing his/her best on these assessments. It’s a chance for students to show all that they have learned this school year.

April - Thursday, 18th, 6:30-7:30

Congratulations to the following students in Mrs. Gude-Rung’s classroom for meeting their February reading goal: Arabella Adel, Brooks Anderson, Brooklyn Bryant, Christian Claus, Quentin Duncan, Rayna Hanlin, Liam Hansen, Colton Mack, Abbi Malousek, Easton McFerrin, Myles Merrill, Thomas Myers, Jacob Richardson, Allie Varilek, Delanie Vrbka, Grayson Wolf, and Natalia Wood. Way to go!

A DINO-MITE Congratulations to Mrs. Starns' Kindergarten Class! They met their reading goal for March 100% AND they met all 6 months of the Reading Rockstar Program 100%! You are Awesome Harper A, Ralph, Bo, Paisley, Ben, Laiklynn, Owen, Seth, Granger, Fletcher, Hunter, Tate, Cruz, Lucas, Hudson, Joey, Olivia, Karter, Harper S., Cohen, Juliet, and Chloe!

The following students reached their March reading goal in Mrs. Brady's Class:

Levi Baker, Brynn Bundy, Island Cerny, Connor Friehe, Knox Kerkman, Ford Kunkel, Gage Nienheuser, Pyke Slagle, Breelyn Strode

The Cat in the Hat ( 2nd grade student Karter Polzin) made a surprise visit to Mrs. Murphy’s 1st grade class and read Green Eggs & Ham to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday.

March Reading Rockstars at the Primary!

Kindergarten got pretty WILD here last week! Mrs. Starns' Kindergarten brought in their animal research projects! Each student selected an animal, found 5 fun facts, and built a habitat for their animal! At school, they presented their animal to the class and wrote a report about their animal! These were AMAZING!

Mrs. Kerkman's 5th grade class just published a book! Each student was able to include an illustration and their own writing piece. They worked extremely hard! The final book is titled "The Anti-Writer's Block Association"

4th Graders celebrated Nebraska's 157th Birthday on March 1st!

Community activities are not sponsored by the school. If you are interested in including information in a newsletter, you may call 402-944-7083.

Save the Date: AG Public School Foundation Annual Dinner will be 4-26-24 at Round the Bend Steakhouse. Visit us on social media or at agps.org for ticket information.

WE ARE SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR OUTSTANDING ALUMS

The Ashland-Greenwood Schools Foundation is accepting nominations for outstanding alumni. Each year the foundation honors alumni for outstanding contributions they have made to society. They recognize both an alumnus and a young alumnus. To nominate someone, please complete the nomination form that is located on the district’s website, please click on the tab located on the front page.

RAIKES HONORED TEACHER AWARD

Each year the Alice Raikes family honors one teaching staff member with the Alice Raikes Distinguished Teaching Award. The award is announced at our annual Foundation spring dinner. The winner of the award receives a $1,250 cash prize and $1,250 to spend on their department or grade level. The Raikes family decides on who to honor based on nomination forms submitted by school staff, parents, community members and students. Nomination forms can be found at agps.org.

FOUNDATION DINNER AND STAFF HONORS DINNER

This event will be 4-26-24 at Round the Bend Steakhouse and is for everyone connected to Ashland-Greenwood Public Schools.

Resources for Food:

Food Pantry - American Lutheran Church - Jean Stewart - 402-789-2490 - By appointment

Ashland Mobile Food Pantry Every 4th Monday of the month from 3:00-4:00 at the American Lutheran Church

Children's Food Backpack Program - American Lutheran Church - 944-3535

Ashland Ministerial Association - Contact any area church for assistance.

• American Lutheran Church 944-3535
• First Christian Church 944-7070
• Methodist Church 944-7135
• Riverview Community Church 944-6134
• St. Mary's Catholic Church 944-3554
• Word of Hope Lutheran Church 402-521-0046

• Other churches may be found in the phone directory

Resources for Clothing:

The Closet at the American Lutheran Church provides free clothing. Contact Nicole Chudomelka at 944-3535 for more information.

Other Resources:

School Supply Backpack Program. Contact ashlandbackpackprogram@gmail.com or call Karen at 944-2794