KSTM Newsletter

Students will soon be showcasing all of their hard work at our 2021 KSTM Science Fair. This last week they will be working on their reports and posters and putting the final touches on their projects.

Science fair participants will be receiving more information regarding the outline for the day in the near future from Mr. Galdamez. If families have any questions regarding the day please email Mr. Galdamez at george.galdamez@ops.org.

See the flier below for information about our Instrumental Concert on Thursday, December 9. The link below will livestream the concert.

https://tinyurl.com/2832b3ze

Please remember, health and safety is our priority. Face coverings are required inside all district schools and offices. Face coverings should be worn properly over the nose and mouth.

See below for information about how to get the free COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 and older.

This January, families with students in the 8th grade will have the opportunity to participate in the high school choice process. In the 2022-23 school year, our District will open two new high schools and implement a new High School Student Assignment Plan. Freshman Academy began in fall 2021. The College & Career Academies and Pathways will be rolled out over the next four years until fully in place in 2024-25.

The new High School Student Assignment Plan guarantees students placement in their neighborhood school and allows students the option to apply to any high school. The district’s newest high schools, Buena Vista and Westview, will open their doors to 9th and 10th graders in August 2022. The Omaha Public Schools will have nine excellent and comprehensive high schools available to students for the 2022-23 school year.

See the attached fliers below for information about the Holiday Programs available in December.

• The 'Holiday Assistance' attachment below has a list of organizations who can provide holiday gifts for families in need.

We will recognize and reward students from every grade level for earning DoJo points! Students earn DoJo points in their classes for being:

• Respectful
• Responsible
• Safe
• Engaged

Connect with your student's classes in Class DoJo to keep track of their progress! Click below to sign up for ClassDojo!