Portal Elementary Newsletter

Principal: Megan Schumacher

Administrative Assistant: Carrie Evert

Location: 9920 Brentwood Dr, La Vista, NE, 68128

Phone: 402-898-0425

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On Tuesday, October 8th & Thursday, October 10th we will have our Fall Elementary Conferences. Conferences will be held in classrooms, from 3:30 - 7:30 each night. Each time slot will be 15 minutes. We ask that you please arrive on time, so that we can stay on schedule. Next week in both the school & classroom Smore a link will be included to signup.

Walking Club: Walking Club starts at 7:45 a.m. when staff members are outside to supervise students. Please make sure students are not getting dropped off or arriving to school before that time. Safety is a top concern when they are outside alone and staff are not yet at morning duty.

A.M. drop off: Please make sure that when you are dropping your child(ren) off in the morning you pull further down on the right hand side. Once the buses have arrived, we pull the orange cones back onto the sidewalk to allow more spaces to drop off & let students out. We know students like to get out as close to the front doors as possible, however traffic gets backed up and we have cars blocking the entrance/exit to our parking lot.

Thank you for your patience and assistance with this.

Papillion La Vista Community Schools is excited to announce our partnership with the Sarpy County Period Project. This initiative aims to ensure that all students have access to essential menstrual products, removing potential barriers to education and participation in school activities.

Through this program, free menstrual products will be available to students who need them. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where every student can focus on learning and personal growth without worry.

This partnership reflects our commitment to student well-being and equal access to education. We believe in fostering an inclusive atmosphere where all students can thrive and reach their full potential.

Sept. 16th & 17th - Outdoor Ed (6th Grade)

Sept. 18th - No School 6th Grade ONLY

Sept. 19th - 2pm - Star Run Kick-Off Pep Rally (Students Only)

Sept. 20th - 1st Grade Vehicle Day

Sept. 23rd - Picture Day

Sept. 27th - PTO Star Run

Oct. 8th & 10th - Parent Teacher Conferences

Oct. 11th & 14th - No School

Portal Elementary Lunch Times:

KG: 11:40 - 12:10

1st: 11:50 - 12:20

2nd: 12:00 - 12:30

3rd: 12:10 - 12:40

4th: 12:30 - 1:00

5th: 12:40 - 1:10

6th: 12:50 - 1:10

We are utilizing a Sign-Up Genius for lunch visitors. If there is more than one visitor in your group, each visitor must be signed up for a slot. Slots are listed as 11:40am - 1:10pm, but please come during your children's lunch time. Visitors may bring lunch or purchase lunch at school (if you want to purchase lunch at school, it must be called in to the front office no later than 8:45am). If you are purchasing school lunch, please bring exact change, $4.80. If you have any questions, please call Carrie Evert at 402-898-0425.

The Sign Up link for September is below.

We're getting ready for our largest annual fundraiser, the Portal Star Run. We will kick off the week-long fundraiser with a student Pep Rally Thursday, September 19th and raise donations through Friday, September 27th when the students will complete their run. Participants run, jog, or walk 10 laps within 30 minutes. Family, friends, and neighbors can support their efforts through pledges to the school either online, cash, or check. This year we have increased the goal to raise an average of $120 per student, and we are specifically raising funds to replace and improve our aging outdoor recess equipment.

Volunteers Needed!

If you are interested in volunteering on the day of the run, please see the link to the Sign Up Genius below. It’s your involvement and support that sets Portal Elementary School apart from other schools. We are so grateful for all you do to make the Portal community successful. With your help we can continue to watch our STARS shine!

As a parent of a student who attends Papillion La Vista Community Schools, you have a right to know the professional qualifications of the teacher who instructs your child. This is a requirement for all districts that receive Title I funds. Federal law allows you to request the professional qualifications of your child’s teacher and the paraprofessional who works with your child and for the district to provide you with this information in a timely manner upon request. In a Title I building, the paraprofessionals must meet highly qualified requirements prior to employment. Please contact Dr. Kati Settles, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, at 402-537-6200 to request information.

The Papillion La Vista Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age or other protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Students: Dr. Trent Steele, Director of Secondary Human Resources and Student Services, 420 South Washington Street, Papillion, NE 68046 (402) 537-6214 (trent.steele@plcschools.org). Employees and Others: Dr. Kati Settles, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources, 420 South Washington Street, Papillion, NE 68046 (402) 537-6206 (kati.settles@plcschools.org.org). Complaints or concerns involving discrimination or needs for accommodation or access should be addressed to the appropriate Coordinator. For further information about anti-discrimination laws and regulations, or to file a complaint of discrimination with the Office for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Education (OCR), please contact OCR at One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street #320, Kansas City, Missouri 64106, (816) 268-0550 (voice), or (877) 521-2172 (telecommunications device for the deaf), or ocr.kansascity@ed.gov.