Ezra Edition Apr. 10, 2015 14111 Blondo Street Omaha, NE 68164 402-715-2955 School Hours : School starts at 8:30 A.M. Dismissal at 3:45 P.M. Wednesday dismissal at 2:15 P.M. You’ve Got Mail . . . From Mrs. Deremer, Principal Dear Ezra Parents/Guardians, It was great meeting so many of our new 2015-16 kindergarten families as well as seeing current Ezra family members at our kindergarten parent meeting! Next year we will have 3 classrooms in 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade, and 4 classrooms in kindergarten and 2nd grade. Mrs. Dinslage will be moving back to kindergarten, and Mrs. Wulfekuhle will be moving to 2nd grade. Kdg Jim Bayless 1st Megan Christensen Savannah Dinslage Laura Olson Alex Halliburton Molly Ritchie Michelle Shillito 2nd Kylie Hubbell Jenn Malone Michelle Slaughter Megan Wulfekuhle Kindergarten round-up will be on Friday, May 1, from 9:00-11:00 am. Reminder to current kindergarten parents, your child does not have school on Friday, May 1. Please check your student’s Friday Folder this week for a Boosterthon flyer. We are excited to be kicking off Boosterthon this coming week! PTO is in need of parent volunteers for a half hour each morning the week of Apr. 20-24 to help enter data and hand out prizes to students. If you are able to help any of those days, please email Chris Opat at [email protected]. We are also still looking for volunteers on Apr. 27th, the day of the Boosterthon Fun Run. Please see the following sign-up genius link to sign up for the 27th: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0448a9ab2da7fa7-ezra1 As the spring weather begins and more students are walking to and from school, please remember to demonstrate safety while driving in and around school zones. Please remember to drop your children off along the curb, pull up as far as possible, and refrain from using cell phones while driving through the parking lot. I’m also asking parents, if someone different or new is picking up, please let them know our parking lot procedures. Just a reminder, please only park in open spaces to avoid blocking in parked cars. Thank you! Have a great weekend! Mrs. Deremer Dr. Jim Sutfin, Superintendent Follow us on Twitter @EzraElementary MPS Board Members Patrick Ricketts, President Linda Poole, Vice-President Dave Anderson, Secretary Mike Kennedy, Treasurer Paul Meyer, Board Member Mike Pate, Board Member Mon., Apr. 13 8:00 am NeSA TESTING TIMES Walking Club Tues., Apr. 14 Wed., Apr. 15 7:45 am 8:00 am 9:00 am 2:15 pm Treble Makers Walking Club Middle Schools visit Ezra Early Dismissal Thur., Apr. 16 4th & 5th grade Mile Run Fri., Apr. 17 8:00 am Walking Club 4th & 5th grade Mile Run Soon we will begin the process of creating class lists for the 2015-16 school year. When we create class lists, our primary objective is to provide positive experiences for all students. We work to create balanced classrooms that address different personalities, abilities, special needs, learning styles, and peer relations. Our teachers are very thoughtful in their student placements. A variety of school personnel (specialists, counselors, interventionists, etc.) are asked to provide input where appropriate. The teachers know the children in the school environment and obviously have unique insights into their social, emotional, behavioral, and academic needs. We recognize that you value your child’s education and can offer valuable insight into your child’s classroom placement. However, I do ask that you do not request a particular teacher; rather your request must address your concerns about specific needs of your child. Please submit a letter to me by Apr. 17, 2015, in writing or by email ([email protected]). 5th grade April 13, 14, 20, 21 (Dahl & Wright) April 16, 17, 20, 21 (Schwarz) 4th grade April 13, 14, 20, 21 3rd grade April 16, 17, 23, 24 Please remember to keep the office updated with your most current information. This includes work, cell, and home phone numbers, childcare providers, address changes, etc. In case of an emergency, we need to be able to contact you. Also, please be sure to let us know of any changes to your email address as well. Thank you! SAFETY NEWS—It is important for us to be sure that we are always ready for any kind of emergency at school. We practiced a tornado drill this past week, and we practice fire drills each month. On Friday, Apr. 17, we will also practice a bus evacuation drill. Bus drills are a federal and state government requirement and we are required to have two per year. We make sure our students and staff have practiced what to do in these emergency situations.
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