Falcon Flyer

Conferences are September 24 and 25. Please see directions here if you have not signed up.

Farnam will be closed between 197th and 199th in the next week. The street will be closed for about two weeks. I will be sending an alternate traffic flow map soon.

Next week is 5th Grade Outdoor Ed and the Falcon FUNdraiser! Please see information below from PTO about volunteers and station times.

Please call or email with any questions.

Educationally Yours,

Joy Fuller

Principal

jfuller1@epsne.org

402-289-0735

Our annual Falcon FUNdraiser event is next Friday, September 20th! We couldn't put on a successful event without the help of volunteers like you. Please take a moment to review the volunteer sign up form for ways to help. We have spots for setting up, cleaning up, rotating with classes to each station, and for those who are unable to be there in person that day, loaning or donating items to the event.

Please contact me with any questions. Thank you!

https://fireridgepto.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/135248

• • Sep 18- 19 Fifth Grade Outdoor Ed

  • Sep 20 Falcon FUN Day

  • Sep 20 Falcon FUNdraiser assembly

  • Sep 24-25 Parent/ Teacher Conferences One Hour Early Dismissal - Mid- Quarter Reports are given to parents at Conferences

  • Sep 26 Teacher In-Service - NO school

  • Sep 27 No School

Research shows that attending school regularly has a direct correlation to higher achievement. All instances of chronic absenteeism will be communicated to families and we will work with you to improve attendance rates. Students are defined as chronically absent when excused and unexcused absences exceed 10% of school days at any point in the year.

TeamMates of Elkhorn is currently seeking additional mentors to fulfill our waitlist! Mentors spend 30 minutes a week building a lasting relationship and creating a positive impact that lasts a lifetime. Please consider volunteering your time to meet the growing need for mentors across our District. Apply now by clicking here!

Additionally, visit Runza on Tuesday, September 17, and support your local chapter of TeamMates! 10% of all Runza sales at the 204th and Maple location will be donated back to our Elkhorn chapter.

Dear parents,

School pictures are ready!

To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's student ID number.

All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card.

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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Email: jfuller1@epsne.org
Website: https://www.elkhornweb.org/fireridge/
Location: 19660 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-289-0735
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