Portal Elementary Newsletter

Principal: Megan Schumacher

Administrative Assistant: Carrie Evert

Location: 9920 Brentwood Dr, La Vista, NE, 68128

Phone: 402-898-0425

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We have had so many wonderful events to be a part of this week at Portal! Our 6th graders headed out to Camp Carol Joy Holling for Outdoor Education. Students had the opportunity to be immersed in curriculum through hands on opportunities, whether it was through Social/Emotional team building activities, or hands on science by testing the ph in the water they were hard at work on this field trip!

The 1st graders experienced various types of transportation for their curriculum field trip. Vehicle day was a hit! Many students told me their favorite vehicles, from motorcycles to limo's there was a lot to be impressed by and learn about.

Finally, we enjoyed time together as an entire building for our Star Run kick-off event! Many thanks to our PTO for providing fun & excitement on a hot & steamy Thursday afternoon. So many students expressed their excitement of the possibility to enjoy a popsicle this coming Monday. Remember 75% of students/families who get registered will earn us this first incentive!

Fall conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, October 8th and Thursday, October 10th from 3:30pm - 7:30pm. You can sign up for a time to meet with your child's teacher by clicking the link below or scanning the QR Code. We look forward to connecting with all of our families!

The Portal PTO provides a meal for teachers each night of Parent-Teacher Conferences. We need volunteers to donate snacks and drinks to accompany the meals. Please review the available items in the link and click the button to sign up.

Please drop off non-perishable items (labeled PTO Conference Meals) to the front office by Friday, October 4. The fruit and vegetable items should be dropped off on Tuesday, October 8th, to ensure they remain fresh.

If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Babcock at (402) 917-6235 or melbabcock23@gmail.com. Thank you for supporting your Portal community!

Sept. 23rd - Picture Day

Sept. 27th - PTO Star Run

Oct. 4th - Skate Party at Skate City (more details to come)

Oct. 3rd - 10th - Book Fair

Oct. 8th & 10th - Parent Teacher Conferences

Oct. 11th & 14th - No School

Oct. 17th - 1st Quarter Report Cards Open for Viewing

Oct. 18th - Trunk or Treat in Portal Parking Lot, 6-7:30pm

Oct. 25th - Picture Retakes

We're getting ready for our largest annual fundraiser, the Portal Star Run! We started the week-long fundraiser with a student Pep Rally this past Thursday. We will work to raise donations through Friday, September 27th when the students will complete their run. Participants run, jog, or walk 10 laps within 30 minutes. Family, friends, and neighbors can support their efforts through pledges to the school either online, cash, or check. This year we have increased the goal to raise an average of $120 per student. We are specifically raising funds to replace and improve our aging outdoor recess equipment.

Volunteers Needed!

If you are interested in volunteering on the day of the run, please see the link to the Sign Up Genius below. It’s your involvement and support that sets Portal Elementary School apart from other schools. We are so grateful for all you do to make the Portal community successful. With your help we can continue to watch our STARS shine!

It's almost Scholastic Book Fair time! From October 3-October 10, every purchase benefits our school and allows us to purchase new books for the library.

Shop during conferences on October 8 & 10th from 3:30-7:30 pm and during your student's library class time October 3-10th. Online shopping is available, as well as eWallets, at https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/portalelementaryschool1

We are utilizing a Sign-Up Genius for lunch visitors. If there is more than one visitor in your group, each visitor must be signed up for a slot. Slots are listed as 11:40am - 1:10pm, but please come during your children's lunch time.

Visitors may bring lunch or purchase lunch at school (if you want to purchase lunch at school, it must be called in to the front office no later than 8:45am). If you are purchasing school lunch, please bring exact change, $4.80. If you have any questions, please call Carrie Evert at 402-898-0425.

The Sign Up link for September is below. Look for the October lunch sign up next week!

Walking Club: Walking Club starts at 7:45 a.m. when staff members are outside to supervise students. Please make sure students are not getting dropped off or arriving to school before that time. Safety is a top concern when they are outside alone and staff are not yet at morning duty.

A.M. drop off: Please make sure that when you are dropping your child(ren) off in the morning you pull further down on the right hand side. Once the buses have arrived, we pull the orange cones back onto the sidewalk to allow more spaces to drop off & let students out. We know students like to get out as close to the front doors as possible, however traffic gets backed up and we have cars blocking the entrance/exit to our parking lot.

Thank you for your patience and assistance with this.

Papillion La Vista Community Schools is excited to announce our partnership with the Sarpy County Period Project. This initiative aims to ensure that all students have access to essential menstrual products, removing potential barriers to education and participation in school activities.

Through this program, free menstrual products will be available to students who need them. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where every student can focus on learning and personal growth without worry.

This partnership reflects our commitment to student well-being and equal access to education. We believe in fostering an inclusive atmosphere where all students can thrive and reach their full potential.

The Papillion La Vista Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age or other protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Students: Dr. Trent Steele, Director of Secondary Human Resources and Student Services, 420 South Washington Street, Papillion, NE 68046 (402) 537-6214 (trent.steele@plcschools.org). Employees and Others: Dr. Kati Settles, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources, 420 South Washington Street, Papillion, NE 68046 (402) 537-6206 (kati.settles@plcschools.org.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 with the Office for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Education (OCR), please contact OCR at One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street #320, Kansas City, Missouri 64106, (816) 268-0550 (voice), or (877) 521-2172 (telecommunications device for the deaf), or ocr.kansascity@ed.gov.