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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Today students had popcorn Friday, and Ms. Ingwersen's class earned the Spirit Award for most participation today! On Monday our September Student of the Month winners were announced. Congratulations to these outstanding Portal Stars, who were nominated by their teachers. All students work hard each and every day, these students were recognized as someone who consistently show their best, are safe, respectful and responsible in all areas of the building.

I look forward to seeing each of you at Parent Teacher Conferences next week. Enjoy the weekend!

KG: Ellie Cattau, Kara Brammer, Vincent Harbin

1st: Oliver Oswald, Lucy Strawhecker, Nora Browning

2nd: Pippa Muldermans, Lydia Durhan, Kyla Clayton

3rd: Elliot Oswald, Jose Romero, Cora Harbin

4th: Harper Lamoreux, Madisyn Spielman

5th: Brett Ponec, Ethan Diggle, Ella Grafelman

6th: Avery Ferracci, Annabelle Diehl, Garrett Demory

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!

Do you recognize any of these items? Our Lost and Found is growing and we'd love for items to make it back to their owners! While you are here for Parent Teacher Conferences, please take a look and reclaim your lost or misplaced items!

We know you’ve experienced a PLCS staff member going above and beyond for you, a student, a parent, a peer, or a community member! Please share your gratitude and help us recognize that employee by completing this short nomination form. Click the title above for a direct link!

· Friday, October 18th, from 6-7:30 p.m.

· Students and families can dress up in their Halloween costumes and visit the Portal school parking lot where volunteers will have treats available from the trunks of their vehicles.

· All students should be accompanied by an adult.

· Parents/Grandparents/Guardians/Friends please decorate your vehicle! Each vehicle will be responsible for providing their own decorations and giveaways (e.g. pre-packaged food, candy, prizes, etc.). Check-in and vehicle set-up will begin at 5:30 p.m. and must be finished by 6 p.m. Vehicles will need to remain in place until closing time at 7:30 p.m.

· Candy/Goodie donations can be “fed” into the monster located by the front office during school hours. This inventory is used when vehicles are running low on giveaways.

· If you have any questions you can call or text Kim Smith at 208-420-3998.

REGISTRATION LINKS:

• Vehicle Registration for the Trunk or Treat: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E4FAAA82BA7F85-51355784-portal

• Candy/Goodie donations: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E4FAAA82BA7F85-52045871-trunk

Oct. 4th - Skate Party at Skate City (see below)

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, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 25th - Picture Retakes

Oct. 31st - Fall Parties

Nov. 1st - No School (Elementary Planning Day)

Check out what's going on in music class by joining the "Portal Music Stars" FB Group.

Throughout the school year, this private group is where you will find videos and pictures highlighting what is happening in music class. It is an opportunity for us to informally perform, celebrate learning, and also a good conversation starter for you at home!

Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1050601358455581/

Music Performances: Every student will have the chance to perform at least once this year. Formal evening programs are planned for grades 1, 2, 4, and 5, while informal performances will be held for grades K, 3, and 6. These informal performances may be combined with other school events and/or involve multiple grade levels, giving all students a comprehensive musical experience.

Portal Music Performance Dates: (please note times)

- Kindergarten - Bring a Parent to Music Class (Late Spring - 2025)

- 1st Grade @ 5:45pm on Tuesday, March 4, 2025

- 2nd Grade @ 5:45pm on Thursday, February 27, 2025

- 3rd Grade @ Curriculum Event (TBD)

- 4th Grade @ 6:45pm on Thursday, February 27, 2025

- 5th Grade @ 6:45pm on Tuesday, March 4, 2025

- 6th Grade @ DARE Graduation - Spring 2025

Until October 10, every purchase benefits our school and allows us to purchase new books for the library. The book fair will be open during the day for students only, parents & children may shop together at parent teacher conferences from 3:30 - 7:30pm. Online shopping is also available!

Don't forget to set up your student's eWallet account for cashless, stress-less shopping. Friends and family can even contribute funds! Set one up here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/portalelementaryschool1 #ScholasticBookFairs

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 thru October is live!

School districts are allowed by law to share student information with Parent Teacher Organizations for PTO purposes only. This includes the PTO Directory. The PTO receives this information directly from the school district. The information shared is: a student's name, parent's name(s), address, phone number, email address, grade and teacher. An electronic version of the directory is provided for the intended use of student-specific purposed such as birthday parties and play dates. Please save this file to your computer for future reference.

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.