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It is hard to believe that today is the last day of February. We are thankful that students were in school for a full week and they were able to play outside. A huge thank you to PTO for providing recess equipment for students. The recess equipment is stocked and ready for spring.

Thank you for your flexibility in rescheduling conferences or pivoting to a Zoom conference. We value your partnership in your child's education.

Please call or email with any questions.

Educationally Yours,

Joy Fuller

Principal

jfuller1@epsne.org

402-289-0735

• • Mar 6 5th Field Trip to Holland Performing Arts

  • Mar 6 School Battle of the Books

  • Mar 13 End of Third Quarter

  • Mar 14 Teacher In-service - NO School

  • Mar 17-21 Spring Break

  • Mar 26 Spring Pictures

  • Mar 28 Report Cards Go Home

  • Mar 31 Kinder Parent Meeting @ 6:00

Reminder of our Technology Rule here at the Elementary Level. This is listed in the Student Handbook on the Fire Ridge Website:

USE OF ELECTRONICS

1. Cell Phones and Cell Devices

Cellular phones and devices, including cellular watches, are strongly discouraged at school to minimize distractions to the learning environment. The use of cellular devices is not permitted throughout the day. Students must keep the devices powered off and in their backpacks or the office area, and they are to be used only after dismissal at the end of the day. If this procedure is not followed, the device will be kept in the office area and a parent/guardian may collect the device from the office.

All phones and smart watches are in our backpacks from the time students enter the building, until they exit the building at 3:06pm.

Extra entrée have an additional charge. Students K-5 can order double of the entrée. They have to have a parent permission slip.

Registration for children who will attend kindergarten during the 2025-26 school year (students must be at least 5 years of age by July 31, 2025, to attend Kindergarten), is currently open at https://www.elkhornweb.org/parents/new-students/. When you register your child on the District website, we will use the email address in that registration to communicate Kindergarten Round-up information and details.

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.

• ESHS will present “Wizard of Oz” March 13 - 15, 2025. Click here to view performance details and ticket purchase information.

• Elkhorn High School’s 50th Anniversary musical will be performed April 10-13, 2025. Stay tuned for more details!

Registration for children who will attend kindergarten during the 2025-26 school year (students must be at least 5 years of age by July 31, 2025, to attend Kindergarten), is now open at https://www.elkhornweb.org/parents/new-students/. When you register your child on the District website, we will use the email address in that registration to communicate Kindergarten Round-up information and details.

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.

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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