Madonna Board
Nancy Crawford, Chair
Rich Secor, Jr., Vice Chair
David Cota
Dr. Ann Coyne
Mark Ellinger
W. Tate Fitzgerald
Brent Hodgen
Corey Kopiasz
Tom Meister
Michaela O’Kane
Fr. John Pietramale
J. Michael Skinner
Sr. Maryanne Stevens, RSM
Dr. Terry Zach
President
Jay Dunlap
Principal
Peg Carney
Life Skills Director
Diane Cochran
Madonna Shop Director
Robin Moses
April 24, 2015
Hello All!
WOW! You all certainly know how to throw an AMAZING party! My husband and
I had such a wonderful time at Madonnapalooza and we are looking forward to
next year’s extravaganza.
A couple of reminders:
 Summer School registration is past due.
 Pre-registration for next year is also past due.
If you have not completed either of these two registrations, please do so this
week. I have a waiting list for several of the classrooms and I would like to
ensure that our current students have first go at the spots available.
FROM our Superintendent, Patrick Slattery
The I-80 Collar Series!
Spirit 102.7-FM presents the first-ever I-80 Collar Series--a softball match
between priests of the Diocese of Lincoln and the Archdiocese of Omaha.
All proceeds from the I-80 Collar Series will go to vocations in the two
dioceses. All proceeds from ticket sales will assist in promoting vocations
to the priesthood, consecrated and religious life in the Archdiocese of
Omaha and the Diocese of Lincoln. A list of priests playing in the Series
and ticket purchases can be found on the Spirit Radio website.
When: Father's Day--Sunday, June 21, 2015 | Tailgating begins at 3:30
p.m. and the game begins at 5:00 p.m.
Where: Werner Park in Papillion
Tickets:
 Priests & religious | FREE
 Children ages 3 and under | FREE
 Single tickets (age 4+) | $10
 Family pack (two adults + children under 18) | $30
Madonna School was founded in 1960 by Sr. Mary Evangeline, RSM.
We educate students with cognitive and other developmental disabilities to become as independent as possible.
6402 North 71st Plaza Omaha, NE 68104 (402) 556-1883 www.madonnaschool.org
SATURDAY, MAY 9, IS Student
Council Carnival!
MAY 12 is the date set for the Madonna High School Student Job
Exploration and Lunch day. The students will leave the building at 8:30 am
and return at 2:30 pm. They will ride public transportation with their
supervisors, and there is no cost to the students as all costs were paid for
by a generous donor.
LAST WEEK I received notice that based on a review of the Statement of
Assurance and other information indicating compliance with the State
Board of Education, we have once again received our approval status
through June 10, 2016. YAY!!!!!
From Coach V:
Special Olympics Dates to Remember*****Sat. April 25 Regional Athletics (track and field) Northwest High School,
Omaha*****
May 21-23 Summer Games-State Aquatics and State Athletics/Common
Grounds, Elkhorn. Northwest High School, Omaha.
STATE GAMES for Special Olympics………………..
Aquatics and Athletics------May 21, 22, and 23rd (Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
More details to follow.
Also From Coach: “ALL students must wear athletic shoes for PE class on
Fridays! If your student wears boots to school please send appropriate foot wear
on that day. This is a safety issue.
The following is a list of noteworthy events:
*April 24- Dress Down Day and Goodie Day
* April 25 Regional Athletics (track and field) Northwest High School, Omaha
*May 9-Student Council Carnival on Saturday from 12:00-3:00pm
*May 18-Madonna Golf Classic
*May 20-Graduation at St. James
*May 21, 22, 23-State Special Olympics Games-Aquatics and Athletics
*May 22-NO SCHOOL-Teacher Inservice
*May 25-NO SCHOOL-Holiday
*May 29-1/2 Day Early Dismissal-LAST DAY OF SCHOOL-Dress Down DayNO Goodies
*June 8-26- Summer School
*August 17-First Day for Students
*June 6- Big Dam River Run-more information online at
bigdamriverrun.com
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM COACH-------------Madonna School was founded in 1960 by Sr. Mary Evangeline, RSM.
We educate students with cognitive and other developmental disabilities to become as independent as possible.
6402 North 71st Plaza Omaha, NE 68104 (402) 556-1883 www.madonnaschool.org
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Dear Parents,
Just a reminder that the Special Olympics Regional Athletics meet is this
weekend, Saturday, April 25, at Northwest High School. Athletes should
arrive at the track by 8:00am in uniform ready to compete. Athletes may
wear a sweatshirt &/or sweatpants over their uniform if necessary. Due to
how large our team is ther may not be enough shorts for everyone. If your
athlete only has a t-shirt in their bag please wear a pair of dark-colored
shorts from home. Uniforms do not have to be returned until after the state
meet in May. Please wash them in cold and dry on low.
See you Saturday!!!
Coach V.
AND FROM UNMC------Camp Munroe—The program’s mission is to offer children and youth with
developmental disabilities a summer camp experience that can meet their
individual needs while providing opportunities for recreational play and social
interaction with peers.
Munroe-Meyer Recreational Therapy Children and Youth program
sponsors—These programs are sponsored by the Hattie B. Munroe foundation
and the Munroe-Meyer Institute Operating Board. Camp activities are also
supported by the Munroe-Meyer Institute of the University of Nebraska Medical
Center. With this support, camp if offered at a reduced rate per week, Actual
costs are more than $350 per week per participant.
Who we serve—Children and youth ages 2 ½ through 21 with developmental
and/or physical disabilities including: Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, Cerebral
Palsy, Down Syndrome, Spina Bifida and/or genetic conditions.
The camp day—Each participant is assigned to a group of 10-12 campers of
similar age. The group is under the supervision of trained recreational
therapists, recreational technicians and volunteers. The camp day format is
divided into 45 minute activity sessions. Groups will transition through three
activities each morning and afternoon and have an hour for lunch. Activities may
include art, cooking, swimming, sports/games, music and community outings.
Once a week groups will go on a field trip in the community. Community outing
sites include Henry Doorly Zoo, Children’s Museum, martial arts, bowling and
movies. Field trip outings take up an entire morning/afternoon period of time.
We do not provide transportation to or from our summer camp program or
extended before or after care services.
Camp Schedule—6 one-week sessions that run Monday-Friday. Participant
drop off is at 9:30 am and pick up is at 3:30 pm.
Camp Munroe 2015 dates—June 15-June 19, June 22-June 26, July 6-July 10,
July 13-July 17, July 20-July 24, July 27-July 31.
Participant guidelines—Campers must be able to tolerate a small inclusive and
stimulating environment with multiple transitions and changes to the daily
schedule. Our curriculum is based upon cooperative play and utilizes the buddy
system where a member of our staff of a volunteer are assigned to each camper.
Individuals with behavioral needs—Our summer camp program is not
designed to serve individuals who have severe behavioral problems such as
aggressive acts towards other, self-injury behaviors and/or destruction of
property (throwing and/or damaging furniture and equipment).
Madonna School was founded in 1960 by Sr. Mary Evangeline, RSM.
We educate students with cognitive and other developmental disabilities to become as independent as possible.
6402 North 71st Plaza Omaha, NE 68104 (402) 556-1883 www.madonnaschool.org
Individuals with medical needs—Participants who have significant medical
needs that require nursing care and/or attend school with a nurse can attend
summer camp program as long as they come with their own licensed and/or
registered nurse. Participants who need individual nursing supervision and care
can attend camp at a reduced weekly rate.
Registration fees—There is a $25.00 non-refundable registration fee per family.
This fee does not go towards your camp fees. Applications that are received
without the registration fee will be returned. All applicants must include the
$25.00 registration fee with their application even if they are using a
waiver to pay for summer camp.
Camp fee--$170.00 per week per camper.
Payment—Camp fees can be paid by check, cash and/or credit card.
Parents/guardians can also request to set up a payment plan.
Scholarships—To apply for scholarship assistance please complete the
scholarship application form and return it with the required documentation.
Please call the Recreational Therapy office at 402-559-5777 if you have
questions.
THE BIG DAM RIVER RUN Motorcycle Ride will be on June 6. Register
online if you want lunch at the Dam www.bigdamriverrun.com. Omaha
registration on site: Madonna School/6402 N 71st Plaza/ 7:00-8:45 am.
Sioux City registration on site: Jackson Express/400 W Elk St. Jackson, NE/
10:00-11:30 am. Breakfast served at Madonna School by Blue Knights
LEMC-Breakfast burritos and coffee or orange juice for $5.00. PLEASE
NOTE: LAST BIKE LEAVES OMAHA @ 9:00 AM/LAST BIKE LEAVES JACKSON
@ NOON.
Lunch at the Dam is provided by Arby’s. Items off their market fresh menu
will be served @ 1:30 pm. LUNCH AND RAFFLE: Gavin’s Point Dam @ 1:30
pm at Cotton Wood Day Use site. OMAHA TO GAVIN’S POINT DAM: 168
miles/3 hours. BIG DAM RIVER RUN T-SHIRTS: $10.00.
All proceeds go towards the MADONNA SCHOOL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN.
Mitch Webb II//402-306-4880 or Mitch Webb Sr.//402-210-3532
Wenninghoff’s Greenhouse
PLANT SALE FUND RAISER
20% of all plant purchases made between
April 20 and May 8 will be donated to Madonna.
6707 Wenninghoff Road (1 mile north of 90th and Military)
Thank you and God Bless.
Peg Carney, Principal
Madonna School
Madonna School was founded in 1960 by Sr. Mary Evangeline, RSM.
We educate students with cognitive and other developmental disabilities to become as independent as possible.
6402 North 71st Plaza Omaha, NE 68104 (402) 556-1883 www.madonnaschool.org