The Compass 12/2/24

Mission - Arbor View will engage all children in learning experiences to establish a foundation for success

Vision - To ensure the growth and development of all learners

Lifetouch Open House

Lifetouch is having an open house for families that had issues with their photos or were unable to have their children attend both picture days at their respective school. It is December 14 from 9-12, families are able to sign up for a time and it is quick in and out. It will be located at the following school:

St. John Paul II Academy

5203 Q Street Omaha, NE 68117

Here is the link if you would like to participate.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904044CA8AE22A2F85-53214109-lifetouch

Subscribe to our calendar at - AV Calendar

CELEBRATION OF GIVING TIME!

The Elkhorn Schools are sponsoring a Gift Drive for families within our Elkhorn community.

The wish lists have been collected from the families, and the items can be chosen from this Signup Genius. - There are further instructions once you click on the link.

This is a great way to get the whole family involved in the spirit of giving! I'm excited to see the impact all of us at Arbor View can have this holiday season!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4AAAAC2EA7FDC70-53420403-celebration

Please join us in making a difference in the lives of some Elkhorn families, and in making a lasting impression on our own children! Questions?

Please contact: Amy Evans – aevans@acxcinemas.com

Please be mindful of the designated handicap parking stalls and bus loading zone located at the front of the school.

Handicap stalls are reserved exclusively for vehicles with proper designation. Additionally, we have a designated bus area where two or more buses drop off and pick up students before and after school. Parking in this painted area at any time is prohibited to ensure safety and accessibility. The area is clearly marked with yellow lines and spans a large space just north of the main entrance along the main drive.

Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and accessible environment for all our students and families!

Yearbook!!!

The yearbook is looking for spooktacular and class party photos! Please submit to our new upload site:

https://photos.jostens.com/4HB2A8

or email yearbook.arborview@gmail.com

Thank you!

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Thank you!

Becky Albright

Arbor View Yearbook

District Happenings

• Elkhorn High School Junior Dance Clinic

Details and registration information can be found here.

• ENHS Junior Cheer Clinic:
  Details and registration information can be found here

• ESHS Cheer: Candy Cane My Yard Fundraiser. Details can be found here.

As the new year approaches, if you’re looking for a place to give of your time while making a difference in the life of a student, TeamMates of Elkhorn is a great place to start! Apply today to join the team.

Graphic: TeamMates Call for Mentors

Business registrations are now being accepted for the annual Elkhorn Public Schools Career Exploration Fair, scheduled for March 26, 2025, from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. This event will be an excellent opportunity for students to explore business industries and make meaningful career connections, while also showcasing the commitment of local organizations to community involvement. If your business is interested in participating, please click here to register.

Are you interested in driving EPS athletics and activities participants to their events? Please contact Ryan Lindquist at rlindquist@epsne.org for additional information, including training requirements.

See the information below about a program Sodexo is implementing this year called Nutrislice.

⁓Physical and Immunization Requirements⁓

Nebraska law requires that all school children have a physical examination upon entry into school, at seventh grade, and when transferring from an out-of-state school. Students must also provide proof of a visual evaluation to include testing for amblyopia, strabismus, internal and external eye health and visual acuity upon entry into school and when transferring from an out-of-state school. The law also requires your child be immunized and provide proof of immunization before attending classes. All 7th grade students are required to have a Tdap vaccine. Please visit this link: Summary of the School Immunization Rules and Regulations to view specific vaccine requirements for the age of your child. If you have not yet turned in your Kindergarten, 7th grade, or new out-of-state student’s paperwork, please do so ASAP.

⁓Medication Policy⁓

If your student requires any medication (over-the-counter and/or prescription) while at school, each medication must have a Medication Authorization Form signed by the parent and a physician before we can administer. All medications must be unexpired and provided in the original packaging and/or pharmacy container. For prescription medications, please only provide a maximum of 30 day supply at a time. All medication must be dropped off in the office by a parent or guardian. Please do not send any medications with your student. Also, if you believe your student is capable of managing their own inhaler or epi pen while at school (at least 4th or 5th grade), here is the link for the Self-management Of Asthma and Severe Allergy (Anaphylaxis) at School Consent/release form.

⁓Students with Asthma, Severe Allergies, Diabetes, and/or Seizures⁓

If your child has asthma, severe allergies, diabetes, and/or seizures, and you have not yet done so, please submit an Action Plan signed by your physician. Plans must be updated annually.

⁓Sick Child Policy⁓

Just a reminder to monitor your child for symptoms of illness and to keep them home if they have any of the following: fever >100.0, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, head lice, eye infection. Students must be free of these conditions for 24 hours before returning to school.

As always, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!

Thank You!

Sarah Hehn, RN, BSN

shehn@epsne.org

The next PTO Meeting is scheduled to be held on Monday, January 6th at 6:00. All PTO meetings are held in our library/Media Center unless communicated otherwise.

Would you consider being a GRADE LEADER or room parent for the 24/25 school year? Please sign up below if you can commit.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4FA4A82DA4F85-51340966-room#/

Thanks!

Arbor View PTO

Arbor View PTO Meeting Minutes

DATE @ 6:00 PM Start Time

1. Board In Attendance: Annie Thompson, Nikaela Schroeder, Shawna Michner

2. Principal’s Report & School News (Dr. Sidders)

a. Thank you to all of the volunteers for organizing Halloween parties—was

very well done this year!

b. November—don’t forget that we have Wednesday/Thursday/Fri off for

thanksgiving

c. November 21st is the 5th grade program!

d. Report Cards (mailed out this year) were a good way for us to capture

address verification so this won’t be happening on a regular basis

i. Every elementary school sent letters to CO (5000 or so letters to

be processed through CO before going to the Post Office)

ii. Next year there will be address verification at the beginning of the

school year

e. Mrs. Riewaldt

i. Wanted to thank the PTO for assistance in paying for the outdoor

ed trip

ii. Brought some thank you cards from the class

iii. Thank you for the hats as well!

3. Approval of Minutes (Dr. Sidders took minutes in October because Nikaela was

a slacker)

a. Anything that is incorrect is not My Fault

b. Amy Evans - Motion to approve

c. Nicole Montgomery - Second

d. Motion Carried

4. Treasurer’s Report (Tracy Connor)

a. $58,630 is current balance

b. $400 in corporate match donations

c. Expenses:

i. $310 - Classroom support

ii. $41 - Cookies for PT conferences

iii. Kindness - $60

iv. Fun Run - Paid Fun run for their part: $15831.77

v. Spooktacular - $391.96

vi. Outdoor ed $336 (hats)

vii. Recycling $40

viii. Ending balance being $58,600

d. Aimee Motions to approve treasurer’s report

i. Adrienne Heithoff Seconds

ii. Motion carried

COMMITTEE REPORTS

5. Directory (Chair: Katie Mueller)

a. Didn’t send home papers this year, however, we only have 110 people on

the directory and usually there’s around 400

b. Link is tied to the website for this so we are going to make the file a

read-only to be sent out with the link

c. Previously Katie would have to manually enter those sheets which is just

a LOT of work for one person

d. Membership Toolkit

i. Might be an option for managing directory

ii. Can also sell tickets to PTO events

e. Stephanie Lafarr will take this over and get something put together to

gather some more info on the directory!

i. Stephanie will take a look at what all of this is!

ii. She will report back in January

6. Yearbook Committee (Chair: Becky Albright)

a. 5th grade Decor covers are due friday to choose from

b. If you are a room mom from the halloween party she would love some

pictures!

7. Staff Appreciation - April (Chair: Aimee Tice)

a. Nothing to report

8. Spirit Wear (Chair: Aimee Tice)

a. We’re working on it

b. Will likely have it out this week

c. People have requested some bright colors

9. Woot Woot Wagon (Chair: Nikaela Schroeder and Shawna Michner)

a. Potentially tomorrow for Shawna to come in

b. November 25th (Nikaela will help!)

10. Kindness Committee (Andrea Olson)

a. Potluck was successful and was great!

b. Brought cookies one day as well

c. Will be something by December

Fun & Fundraisers

11. Fun Run (Shawna Michner/Annie Thompson) - September 13th, 2024

a. DONE

b. Last incentives to finish (Shawna)

12. Spooktacular (Jammie Storovich) DATE: October

a. DONE

b. Potentially will do a trick or treat stations next year?

c. Trunk or treat potentially instead of spooktacular?

13. Teacher Meal Organizer (Aimee Tice)

14. Official PTO Flier Maker (Collette Kinsey)

15. Dining Nights (Andrea Olson)

a. Chipotle is on Sunday November 10th

16. Ecreamery Fundraiser (Andrea Olson/Annie Thompson)

a. Will be in the spring instead this year

b. Will have a custom AV ice cream flavor!

17. Classroom Party Planning

a. Halloween Parties - October 31st, 2024

i. Done and dusted

ii. Well done everyone!

b. Valentines Parties - February 7th, 2025

i. May need some additional assistance for these

18. Family Formal (Nikaela Schroeder & Brooke Givens) - February 7th, 2025

a. Nikaela has emailed the DJ

b. More to come

c. Joe is still going to do food

19. Family Bingo Night (Annie Thompson) - March 7th, 2025 MARCH 28TH

a. This is the same night as a Relevant’s fundraiser

b. This date has changed

20. Carnival (Sarah Stephens & Becky Albright & Annie Thompson) - April 25th, 2025

21. Scholarship Committee (Tracy Connor)

a. Question is set but haven’t opened this up yet

NEW BUSINESS:

● Shed for the back will be coming soon for a storage place for everything!

● Marquee Sign

○ Should be (if timeline and weather corporate) should be done by

February

○ Need to wait on some board planning information

○ As well as a property line study to make sure it is 12 feet away because

we’re unsure where the line is at the front of the building

○ Will be straight out from principal’s office in the front of the school

double sided so that you can read it when you’re driving out in front of

the school

● Pick Up

○ Please do not fall asleep in the drive through line at pick up time

Meeting Adjourned @ 6:48 PM (this was 12 minutes early so the secretary must have

done a better job moving things along this time around).

January Meeting on the 6th at 6:00 pm

Text Reminders are the best way to ensure you are getting all the information.

If you would like to the added to the PTO text messaging system please do the following:

Send a TEXT to 81010

Text this message in the blank: @6ek98a

or click this link:

Remind

remind.com

Elkhorn Public School Families - if you have any concerns regarding your young child’s development, don’t hesitate to reach out to the EPS Early Intervention team. Our dedicated professionals are here to support you and your child’s needs. Visit Elkhorn Public Schools Early Intervention for more information.

Elementary (K-5)

7:35 - Breakfast is available in the cafeteria at this time until walking club starts

8:10 - First Bell

8:15 - Tardy Bell - School begins

3:06 - Dismissal

PreK AM -

8:20 - Arrival

11:30 - Dismissal

PreK PM -

12:20 - Arrival

3:30 - Dismissal

We encourage preschool families not to arrive before 8:15 in the morning. This causes confusion with elementary drop off that doesn't end until 8:15.

To ensure the safety and security of our students and staff, all school doors will remain locked during the school day. Visitors can gain access through the main entrance using the security camera/access panel. Please follow these steps:

1. Request Access:

   • Push the button on the security panel.
   • Wait for the office staff to request your identification.

2. Provide Identification:

   • State your name and the purpose of your visit.

3. Enter the School:

   • Once you hear the door unlatch, enter the building.
   • Proceed directly to the office.

4. Sign In:

   • Sign in on the visitor sheet.
   • Take a visitor badge.

5. Sign Out:

   • When leaving, return to the office.
   • Sign out and return your badge to it's proper location.

Enhanced Security with Sallyport System: To further enhance our security measures, Arbor View has installed a sallyport system in the main office. This controlled entry system ensures that visitors must pass through an additional layer of security before gaining access to the school. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we implement this important safety feature.

Dropping Off Items: If you need to drop off something your child has forgotten, please bring it to the office. We will ensure it is delivered to your child, helping to minimize classroom interruptions.

Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining a secure and efficient environment at Arbor View.

To ensure the safety and efficiency of our drop-off and pick-up process, please follow these guidelines:

1. Arrival and Departure:

   • Students should begin exiting vehicles once the vehicle has pulled as far forward as possible.
   • Staff will be outside to assist with drop-off and pick-up. Please pay attention to their signals for where to pull up and when to move forward. Staff members are there to direct traffic to help ensure safety for all and to keep things moving in an orderly fashion.
   • Drivers are to stay inside the vehicle at all times in the drop-off/pick-up lane.

2. Student Safety:

   • Students should enter and exit the vehicle curbside.
   • Students should use the crosswalk to cross to the parking lot and should never cross in front of traffic in the drop-off lane.

3. Traffic Flow:

   • Left Lane: Traffic should always be moving other than when stopped at the safety patrol crossing and should never stop to let a child out of the car.
   • Right Lane: Pull forward if there is space available. Children can be dropped off anywhere along the sidewalk as long as they get out on the curbside.
   • Graphic: The graphic below will help explain the traffic flow and expectations.

4. Line Etiquette:

   • Please wait your turn in line and do not cut the line to make a drop-off or pick-up. Everyone is here for the same goal and reason; please be mindful and respectful of that.
   • If your child is unable to unbuckle/buckle themselves, please practice this at home. It is important that they can do this independently.

5. General Guidelines:

   • Be patient and a positive role model for our children. These procedures are in place to help maintain a safe and respectful environment.
   • It is unlawful to park in a handicap stall without proper licensing.

6. Communication:

   • Please make sure to share these procedures with anyone who may be dropping off and/or picking up your children.

Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring a safe and efficient process for all.

tsidders@epsne.org

Tracy Santelman, Admin Assistant

tsantelman@epsne.org

Arbor View

arborview@epsne.org

Email: arborview@epsne.org
Website: https://www.elkhornweb.org/arborview/
Location: 5115 N 208th St, Elkhorn, NE, USA
Phone: 402-289-1007
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Twitter: @ElkhornPS_AV