The Compass 9/16/24

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

It was great to see so many of you at the Fun Run today!

PTO Directory

Here is the link for families to fill out to be included in the PTO directory.

Directory 24-25

Health Screenings

Our annual health screenings will be held on Monday, October 7th. We are in need of 20-25 volunteers to make this work as efficiently as possible. If you are interested in helping please reach out to us in the office. You will be trained on what to do and the job can be as simple as writing down a child's weight or height. Please consider helping out.

Walking Club Reminder

To help reduce congestion at the main entrance in the morning, we will start directing students to join the Walking Club if they arrive before the doors open at 8:08 AM. If parents or other adults would like to join their children at Walking Club, you are more than welcome to do so.

Attendance Matters!

Research shows that attending school regularly has a direct correlation to higher achievement. All instances of chronic absenteeism will be communicated to families and we will work with you to improve attendance rates. Students are defined as chronically absent when excused and unexcused absences exceed 10% of school days at any point in the year. Please click on the pdf below for more information.

Yearbook!!!

The yearbook is looking for Fun Run photos! Please submit to our new upload site:

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

or email yearbook.arborview@gmail.com

Dr. Sidders

September 19th-25th - Scholastic Book Fair

September 24th - Parent/Teacher Conferences - one hour early dismissal - Elementary at 2:06; Preschool at 2:30

September 25th - Parent/Teacher Conferences - one hour early dismissal - Elementary at 2:06; Preschool at 2:30

September 26th - No School - Teacher In-service

September 27th - No School

October 3rd - Kindergarten Field Trip to Schramm

October 7th - Health Screenings

October 7th - PTO Meeting @6:00

October 11th - 2nd Grade Field Trip to Arbor Day Farm

October 17th - Picture Retakes

October 23rd and 24th - 5th Grade Outdoor Education

October 25th - Spooktacular

October 30th - 3rd Grade Field Trip

October 31st - Halloween Parade and Parties @2:00

Subscribe to our calendar at - AV Calendar

Pick-A-Time

September 2024 Conference Scheduling

The online scheduler will be open at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 8th and will close at 11:59 p.m.

on Sunday, September 22nd. Conferences will be Tuesday, 9/24/24 and Wednesday, 9/25/24.

Web Address: https://pickatime.com/AV/Fall24

Register /Login

1. Enter your email address and push "Login/Create Account".

2. Fill in the required fields and register or Login.

3. Where it asks for Student ID, enter your child’s first and last name. Use their legal name

(Example: Addilyn Smith). Next, enter the student’s birthday (12/01/2010).

Scheduling

1. Each colored square represents an available meeting time. The key shows you what each

color means. Click on a square to book that time.

2. You will be given a choice of setting a time when you would like to have an email reminder

delivered to you.

3. Click Create Appointment to finalize.

4. You cannot create back to back appointments unless your children have the same classroom

teacher.

5. Repeat until you have a time scheduled for each of your children. Logout when finished.

Notes

At any time, you can click on printable schedule and print the resulting webpage to get a hard copy

of your schedule. You will also have the option to email your schedule to yourself.

Click on Your Schedule to display your appointments. There will be links to change the time or

cancel your appointment.

You can change your appointment time through September 22nd. You will need to login with the

email and password that you used to create your account.

If you need to make changes after September 22nd, please contact Tracy Santelman

in the office at 402-289-1007.

Arbor View Parent Engagement Policy

Elkhorn Public Schools

2024-2025

Arbor View intends to follow the parental policy guidelines in accordance with federal law, Section 1116(a-f) ESSA, (Every Student Succeeds Act) of 2015. The policy and the plan to implement it have been developed jointly and in agreement with parents from our building. It will be reviewed and updated annually with parent input. It will be distributed to all parents at the beginning of the year in a language they can understand.

● Parents are engaged in the planning, review and improvement of the Parent Engagement Policy and the Parent/Student/School Compact at an Annual Parent Meeting at a convenient time.

○ An annual meeting will be held with parents to inform them about their child’s participation in the Title I Program, explaining what the Title I program is and the requirements associated with it.

● Provide opportunities for parents to participate in decisions related to the education of their child/children. Some of these opportunities are:

○ Back to School Night/Open House

○ Annual Parent Meeting

○ Parent-Teacher Conferences

○ Climate Survey

○ PTO– meetings & activities

● Parents will be provided information in a timely manner regarding curriculum, academic assessments, and proficiency levels through:

○ The student handbook

○ Parent-Teacher Conferences

○ Standardized test results

○ Progress reports & report cards

○ Title I Brochure

● The school will provide assistance, opportunities, and/or materials to help parents understand topics relating to their student’s academic achievement through:

○ Take home activities

○ Newsletters

○ Open House

● Parents of all students are welcome and encouraged to be involved with their child’s school and education. This includes parents with limited English proficiency, parents with disabilities, and parents of migratory children.

○ Translators will be provided when needed

○ Staff is available for phone conferences.

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for September 19th - 25th and get ready to empower your reader with book choice. Start exploring together: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/arborviewelementary

#ScholasticBookFairs

Hello Arbor View Families! Kalle Wellendorf here! I am your student(s) art teacher! Welcome to the new school year! I wanted to reach out early to let you know that each fall I start lessons with your children that we use for fundraising. This year will look a little different this year ...

Due to unforeseen circumstances the company that I have used in the past, SilverGraphics, has decided to close.

"Art to Remember" will help the Arbor View art room run the fundraiser for this year. With your help, I hope we can make this a smooth transition. The students at Arbor View Elementary will start learning what their lesson will be in the coming days!

I will send out a notification soon to all families detailing due dates and delivery dates for your keepsakes! There is no obligation to buy, but I like giving parents the opportunity to easily shop and purchase quality personalized items that can also benefit their child's experience in art! The products are really nice and high quality! They will be perfect for gift giving.

As always, thank you so much for your support over the years and helping me get art supplies into the hands of your kids!!!

As was shared with all families in an email from Elkhorn Public Schools in early August, information regarding the resources utilized by Elkhorn Public Schools in the event of severe weather can be found at the link below.

EPS Severe Weather Protocols - August 2024 Letter to Staff and Families

Let's flip the script - creating a sense of "JOMO (that's Joy of Missing Out) encourages students to be fully present and embrace being in the here and now! Check out Screen Sanity for more helpful tips and remember the importance of modeling being where your feet are!

TeamMates of Elkhorn is currently seeking additional mentors to fulfill our waitlist! Mentors spend 30 minutes a week building a lasting relationship and creating a positive impact that lasts a lifetime. Please consider volunteering your time to meet the growing need for mentors across our District. Apply now by clicking here!

Additionally, visit Runza on Tuesday, September 17, and support your local chapter of TeamMates! 10% of all Runza sales at the 204th and Maple location will be donated back to our Elkhorn chapter.

Per EPS Board Policy 1006.07, District residents aged 65+ are eligible for a free activity pass which admits the holder to District-sponsored events and activities. Passes can be picked up at the EPS Central Office at 20650 Glenn St. during normal business hours. Individuals must provide a valid driver's license showing a current address of residence with EPS boundaries to receive a pass.

As was shared with all families in an email from Elkhorn Public Schools on July 24, updated cell phone expectations will be implemented at all EPS schools for the 2024-25 school year. Links to our student handbook and the EPS email that was sent to families can be found below.

2024-25 Elementary Student Handbook -- Cell Phone Policy found on Page 8

Elkhorn Public Schools Email sent to all EPS Families on July 24, 2024

EPS utilizes text messages to efficiently share important information with parents, including weather-related school closings and bus route delays. To receive EPS text messages, please text “Yes” to 67587 to opt in.

The September Menu is included below as well as a pdf with information on the new technology 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, October 7th at 6:00. All PTO meetings are held in our library/Media Center unless communicated otherwise.

Directory Link

The password for the directory is Sidders21

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

September 9th, 2024 @ 6:00 PM

1. In Attendance: Annie Thompson - VP , Nikaela Schroeder - Secretary, Shawna

Michener - President, Andrea Olson, Adrianne Heithoff, Sarah Stephens, ashley

Petersen, Any Evans, Stephanie LaFarr, Jammie Storovich, Courtney Lieber,

Becky Albright, Andrea Steffers, Megan Rubeck, Payton Guhl, Angie Mundil,

Molly O’Tool, Amy Popple

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

a. Parent Teacher Conferences - Link was in newsletter

b. Dates: September 24th and 25th - Feel free to call Tracy in the office if

you are having trouble with setting this up!

3. Approval of Minutes (Nikaela Schroeder)

a. First: Adrianne Heithoff

b. Second: Annie Thompson

c. Motion Carried

4. Treasurer’s Report (Tracy Connor)

a. Major Expenses since last month: Classroom support/staff meals/fun run

incentives totaling $4318.09

b. First: Adrianne Heithoff

c. Second: Amy Evans

COMMITTEE REPORTS

5. Directory (Chair: Katie Mueller)

a. Google link will be sent out soon to Newsletter

b. Should be in there by Friday, September 13th newsletter

c. Collette will make up QR sign for parent teacher conferences

6. Yearbook Committee (Chair: Becky Albright)

a. There is a website for uploading photos - will be in Dr. Sidders’ newsletter

soon!

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

8. Spirit Wear (Chair: Shawna Michener)

a. Will come out in October/November so people can order for November

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

a. Nikaela and Shawna will bring it next Monday!

10. Kindness Committee (Andrea Olson)

a. National Day Basket - October 2nd (Custodian)

b. Staff pick me up - October 17th

c. October Tailgate theme - October 21st

Fun & Fundraisers

11. Spooktacular (Jammie Storovich) DATE PENDING

a. Still waiting on applications for Student Council

b. Sign up genius will be coming later this quarter

12. Classroom Party Planning

a. Halloween Parties - October 31st, 2024

b. Valentines Parties - February 7th, 2025

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

14. Family Bingo Night (Annie Thompson) - March 7th, 2025

15. Carnival (Sarah Stephens & Becky Albright & Annie Thompson)

a. DATE CHANGE APRIL 25TH, 2025

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

a. Just over $30,000 as of now

b. Friday! Schedule is in Dr. Sidders’ newsletter

c. Incentives:

i. $25,000 - $1000 book for book machine

ii. $30,000 - Donuts for whole school

iii. $35,000 - Small playground equipment and storage container for

outside equipment

iv. $40,000 - Lip Sync Battle

v. $45,000 - WILL DR SIDDERS DYE HIS HAIR

17. Teacher Meal Organizer (Aimee Tice)

a. Conference Dinner: Culver’s is providing meals for first night

i. Adrianne Heithoff is going to pick this up

18. Official PTO Flier Maker (Collette Kinsey)

a. QR CODE for PT Conferences for Directory

19. Dining Nights (Andrea Olson)

a. October 8th tentatively - kickback is 15% to our PTO

b. Chipotle will be November dining night

20. eCreamery Fundraiser (Nikaela Schroeder)

a. Pints are $10 apiece and PTO would get 50% back

b. 136th and Industrial

c. Could anyone buy an Arbor View Pint and have it shipped somewhere?

21. Scholarship Committee (Tracy Connor)

a. Got a nice handwritten letter from the recipient

22. GOAL Meeting

a. Meeting with heads of all PTOs from EPS one time per quarter

b. Grant Applications from the Foundation

i. Software/Teacher Materials but no brick and mortar

ii. Sign for one of the “sage” schools for $12,000 last year

NEW BUSINESS:

None at this time!

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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElkhornPSAV/
Twitter: @ElkhornPS_AV