Florence Fox News

Dear Florence Parents/Guardians:

We have had such an amazing first quarter of the school year! It is hard to believe that Fall is here and it's already October.

October brings parent teacher conferences along with our Halloween parade and party tradition. We look forward to seeing you at both events.

As the days get cooler, please send a light jacket with your child for outdoor recess. We will continue going outside as much as possible until the cold of winter. Releasing some energy outdoors is a great thing!

If you ever have any questions of concerns, feel free to call or email me. Thank you for your continued partnership in education!

Sincerely,

Jodie Lenser

Principal

October 4: Curriculum Day

October 24: Parent Teacher Conferences

October 25: Parent Teacher Conferences

November 5: Teacher Planning Day

September:

Josiah Y.

Emilio S.V.

Maverick W.S.

Betty M.

Landon J.

Celeste W.

Presley H.

Liliana H.

DeMarius B.

Kynedi A.

Sienna B.

Khloe S.

Health Screenings-

Students enrolled in Omaha Public Schools are provided free health screening in accordance with Nebraska State Statute. Screenings are conducted throughout the school year and may begin as early as August.

Students in early childhood, kindergarten, first, second, third, fourth, seventh, and tenth grades are screened for hearing, vision, dental, height, and weight per the rules and regulations set forth by the state of Nebraska. The screening is conducted to help identify health concerns in as early a stage as possible, in an effort to enhance learning. Screening is not intended to be diagnostic, but to identify students with potential problems. Findings that need further evaluation by a health care provider will be sent home.

Per Nebraska State Regulations, a parent/guardian may supersede the mandated school health screening by submitting a statement signed by an authorized health care provider attesting that the required screening has been completed in the previous six months. An updated healthcare provider statement must be submitted each school year.

Contact your school nurse for any questions regarding screening.

Erin Randell, RN

School Nurse

Florence Elementary

Please join us every Wednesday for "What to Wear Wednesday"!

October:

10- 4th Grade to Lauritzen Gardens

18- 5th Grade to The Rose

23- 2nd Grade to the Zoo

Please show your support of our PTO and stop by Don and Millie's for dinner. 10% of the proceeds will go to our PTO.

Thursday, October 24

Don and Millie's

4430 Farnam St.

11:00 AM- 8:00 PM

October Date:

10/11

Please shop at our Fox Shop and support our Student Council!

Please show your support of our PTO and stop by Godfather's for dinner. A portion of the proceeds will go to our PTO.

Monday, October 7

Godfather's Pizza

7403 N. 30th St.

4:00 - 9:00 PM

Students that ride a bus to school, will practice evacuating when they get to Florence on the morning of October 10.

Please join us and support our PTO in our 2nd annual Trunk or Treat!

Saturday, October 12

1:00- 4:00 pm

Florence Parking Lot

Please join us for our PTO meeting! We would love your input!

Monday, October 14

5:00 PM

Florence Elementary Library

Meeting-

October 8

October 21: 4:20- 5:20 PM

October 22: 4:20- 5:20 PM

October 23: 4:20- 5:20 PM

October 24: 1:00- 8:00 PM (No School)

October 25: No School

Monday, October 21- 25

*Please stop by the conference room across from Boys & Girls Club!

Tuesday, October 22

Flyers will be coming home!

Students who showed Respect, Responsibility and Safety during the month of September will be invited to the following assembly:

Tuesday, October 15

K-2: Omaha Children's Museum Assembly

3-5: BINGO

Thursday, October 31

2:45 PM

*We will parade outside the building, to Seven Oaks of Florence Retirement Home and back to school. (weather permitting).

Website: ops.org/florence
Location: 7902 N 36th St.
Phone: 531-299-1400
Twitter: @FlorenceOPS