GATOR TALES
Grace Abbott Elementary
February 11, 2022
Principal: Dr. Erik Chaussee, epchaussee@mpsomaha.org
Secretary: Cindy Wrenn, clwrenn@mpsomaha.org
About Us
Email: clwrenn@mpsomaha.org
Website: abbott.mpsomaha.org
Location: 1313 N 156th St, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-715-2900
Facebook: facebook.com/GraceAbbottElementarySchool
Twitter: @MPS_Abbott
NEWS FROM DR. CHAUSSEE
Winter MAP Scores 2016-2021
Last week I shared recent information about our winter 2021 MAP scores in math and reading. Below are two charts that show the school district’s and Abbott’s scores from 2016 to 2021, all winter scores. The vertical scores on the X axis show the national percentiles. As an example, in the winter, 2021 in math Abbott’s average was at the 79th percentile, meaning our school outperformed 79% of other elementary students throughout the United States. One can see that our students have done well despite Covid, remote learning, and quarantines.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Abbott Day at Scooters (168TH & BLONDO): February 12
VALENTINE'S PARTY - February 14, 2:15 p.m.
Conferences: February 10, 15, 16
NO SCHOOL: February 16 - 21
Runza Night - February 28, 5 - 7 p.m.
PTO Meeting - March 1, 6:30 p.m.
NO SUCCESS CENTER
CONFERENCES WITH OUR COUNSELOR
Parents and Guardians,
Hopefully this finds you doing well. With conferences coming up soon, I wanted to let you know when I will be available to meet with you.
In Person or on Zoom: February 10th and 15th from 4:00 - 8:00.
Zoom Only: February 16th from 8:00 - 12:00
If you would like to meet with me, please send me an email at bmstruck@mpsomaha.org or give me a call at Abbott, 402-715-2900, or Aldrich, 402-715-2020, and I’ll get you scheduled.
Thanks
Brett Struck
School Counselor
Abbott and Aldrich Elementary Schools
MUSIC CONFERENCES
ART CONFERENCES
KINDERGARTEN 2022-2023
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jmknDf-GQqNzqZ5Qj_Wa21GmlJNn3xZnavWjM85Utds/edit
LAST CHANCE FOR YEARBOOKS!
Yearbook - Last Chance to Order!
Attached is a list of students who have a yearbook ordered. If your student isn't on this list, this is your final opportunity to place your order. Simply go to our online ordering page: http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09851076
PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION
Millard Public School is now accepting applications for preschool
Applications for the 2022-2023 school year are due by Feb. 15th.
You must live in the Millard school district and your child must turn 4 by July 31, 2022.
Scholarships are available for qualifying families.
The application is available on the Millard Public school website or click here:
If you have questions regarding preschool, call 402-715-8339 or email - mjdickey@mpsomaha.org
BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION SUPPORT TEAM (BIST) CLASSES
WATER BOTTLES AT SCHOOL
Also, if your child is wearing a cloth mask, please wash frequently.
SHOW CHOIR CAMPS
Hey Families,
Do you know a current 3rd, 4th, or 5th grader who loves to sing and move? We would love to have them join one (or BOTH) of our Millard Show Choir Camps this summer! There are TWO to choose from!!! (or choose BOTH) One at Beadle Middle and one at Millard North High! These camps are open to ALL current 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders (kids who WILL be in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade next school year!) Please check out the attached flier for all information. Then you will email klwhisinnand@mpsomaha.org to register your child for Beadle OR llbrown@mpsomaha.org to register your child for Millard North.
WATCH D.O.G.S. SIGN UP
We are excited to invite our Watch DOGS (Dad of Great Students) back into the building this year! If you would like to volunteer for either a full day, or over our lunch times, please complete the Watch DOG sign up. You can email Charlene Hale (cghale@mpsomaha.org) with any questions.
MILLARD SCHOOL BOARD 2020
President - Linda Poole
Vice President - Dave Anderson
Secretary - Stacy Jolley
Treasurer - Amanda McGill Johnson
Board Member - Mike Kennedy
Board Member - Mike Pate