Notes from the Office

Dear Skyline Families,

This week our students in grades 3-5 completed their state testing and they wowed us with their effort and performance. They were ready to show us what they know and we can't wait to see the final results of their hard work next fall. Over the next several weeks, students in all grades will complete their end of year benchmarks. We look forward to seeing all of the growth they made over the course of the school year!

This week was also Staff Appreciation Week. We wanted to share a very heartfelt thank you to the PTO committee and all of the families that generously contributed to a wonderful week of feeling celebrated. The meals, treats, kind notes- they were all very appreciated! Your kindness and partnership means the world to us!

Thank you for sharing your children with us!

Sarah Yandell

Skyline Principal

Daily School Hours are From 8:15-3:06

- April 21: PTO Meeting, 6:15- Addy's in Elkhorn

- April 23: Kindergarten to The Rose

- April 25: Mid-Quarters

- April 29: Skyline Art Show, 5:30-7:00

- May 1: 1st and 2nd to the Rose

- May 1: Kindergarten and 1st Grade Concert- 6:00 at EVVMS

- May 5: 5th Grade Transition Day at EVVMS

- May 7: 4th and 5th Grade Track and Field Day

- May 9: Kindergarten to Schramm Park

- May 16: Fun Day!

- May 23: Last Day of School For Students- 11:30 Dismissal

Thank you so much for helping to make the 2025 Staff Appreciation week a success! The teachers enjoyed some great meals and drinks this week! In addition, we were able to do some fun daily prize giveaways thanks to the generosity of some local stores!

Special thanks to Sakoon, West End, Victress Elkhorn, Hot Worx West Omaha, Tommy’s Car Wash, Krista Ash, S&N Landscaping, & Melt West Shores!

In addition, to wrap up the wellness week we provided each staff member with a goody bag with the following:

• $45 Amazon Gift Card
• Tommy’s Car Wash Supreme Wash gift card
• The Grove Juicery Gift Cards
• Haircare samples
• Hot Worx West Omaha free workout cards
• Flower seeds!
• Self-care items
• ‘Team’ Notebooks

It was our pleasure to get to show the Skyline staff all the extra TLC this week! We couldn’t have done it without the amazing donations from our families, local stores and the PTO.

Thanks!
Jana Distefano & Sarah Lockhart

PTO is asking each grade level to take a month to help stock the teacher's lounge! Please see the linked sign-up if you are able to make a donation! Thank you!

Come and help us with one of the best jobs in the building- helping at car line in the mornings! Help our staff open doors and greet students as they start their day at Skyline. Your help is greatly appreciated to keep our line moving and to start students' days with a smiling face!

Parents are welcome to visit their child for lunch during their lunchtime. You will have a separate table to sit at with your child. Outside food is allowed, but please do not bring any outside food items for children other than your own. Due to space, particularly at our kindergarten and first grade lunch, we ask that this be reserved for special occasions such as birthdays. Thank you for your cooperation!

24-25 Lunch Schedule:

11:00-11:20 Kindergarten and First Grade

11:25-11:45 Fifth Grade

11:45-12:05 Second Grade

12:05-12:25 Fourth Grade

12:25-12:45 Third Grade

Birthdays are important milestones in each child’s life. At Skyline, we look forward to sharing in the students’ excitement over their own special day. Each morning birthdays will be read over the announcements and students will be invited to come to select a book from the office to keep. Summer birthdays will be announced during the last week of school to ensure each student enjoys this special recognition during the school year.

If you would like to send a special treat or token for your child to pass out to classmates, please send only NON-EDIBLE tokens or treats to school. For example, your child could provide each student with a pencil. Classroom teachers may also offer other suggestions. We have several students at Skyline with life-threatening food allergies and edible treats will not be passed out.

Invitations to birthday parties and other events must be distributed away from the school grounds to students for out of school parties according to District policy.

Students, parents, staff, or community members can report safety concerns through Safe2Help via any of the following channels:

(833) 980-7233

www.Safe2HelpNE.org

Download the “Safe2Help” app from your app store

The Elkhorn Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race (including skin color, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation or gender identity, or other protected status in its programs. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination Policies:

Students: Anne Doerr, Executive Director of Student Services, 20650 Glenn Street (402) 289-2579,(adoerr@epsne.org).

Employees and Others: Don Pechous, Executive Director of Personnel, 20650 Glenn Street (402) 289-2579, (dpechous@epsne.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, contact the OCR at One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 320, Kansas City, Missouri 64106, (816) 268-0550 (voice), Fax (816) 268-0599, (800) 877-8339 (telecommunications device for the deaf), or ocr.kansascity@ed.gov.