"The Lion Dispatch"
November, 2018
Happy November ~
Thank you for taking to read over our November edition of "The Lion Dispatch"!
If you have questions and/or need further clarification regarding any of the information within this newsletter, please reach out to Mrs. Amber Johnson, Director of Learning, at ajohnson@lpslions.org.
Last Day to take the AdvancEd ~ Climate/Culture Stakeholder Survey
As community stakeholders, your feedback is critical as we continue to grow and develop as a progressive district focused on the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs of our students.
We encourage you to take time to complete this brief survey. Your feedback is a component to the overall AdvancEd process, as well as provide us further insight from our stakeholders' perspective.
Stakeholder Climate and Culture Survey Link - HERE
The Parent Climate/Culture Stakeholder Survey has been open for the last couple of weeks with today (November 2, 2018) being the last day to gather your feedback. If you have already submitted feedback, you do not need to fill out the survey again.
AdvancEd ~ A Continuous Improvement Journey:
AdvancEd is our school district's accreditation process, which is a voluntary method of quality assurance and designed for institutions to set specific educational standards, which is primarily driven by student performance and continuous improvement.
In addition, schools that are accredited are engaged and focused on the ongoing journey of continual growth centered around teaching and learning, student achievement, and continuous improvement. We operate as learning communities that demonstrate a proactive and healthy culture where educators take time to analyze best practices, student results, and engage in professional learning, discussion, and reflection.
This upcoming school year, Louisville Public Schools will have an "Engagement Review Team" visit - March 17-20, 2019.
The Engagement Review Team is a group of highly qualified professional evaluators who examine our schools's adherence to the AdvancEd Standards. This upcoming review will energize and equip our school leadership and stakeholders to maintain high performance and tackle areas that may need additional attention and growth. The Engagement Review Team is a rigorous process that includes diagnostic analysis, interviews with stakeholders, and observations of instruction, learning, and operations (Advanced Education, 2018, p. 1).
Please contact Mrs. Amber Johnson at 402-234-3585 or ajohnson@lpslions.org if you need further information/clarification regarding the AdvancEd process.
November Lion Breakfast
Our third "Lion Breakfast" will be held on on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 beginning at 7:15 a.m. Our topic will be "Technology in Louisville Public Schools".
We hope to see many of you in attendance!!
For more information regarding this year's "Lion Breakfast" informational meetings, please read over the following document - HERE
November Veteran's Day Celebration
We cordially invite you to our Veteran's Day Celebration ~
Date: Friday, November 9, 2018
Time: 9:15 a.m. (The ceremony will take approx. 45-60 minutes)
Location: High School Gymnasium
The ceremony is open to the public. There will be a reception in the Commons Area for any Veterans and their families following the ceremony.
Elementary News - November, 2018
Please refer to the link regarding Elementary News - HERE
Middle/High News - November, 2018
Please refer to the link regarding Middle and High School News - HERE
Skills USA Newsletter
Winter Walking
Interested in a place to walk during the cold winter months?
If so, Louisville High School would like to invite you to walk the halls from November 12, 2018 to March 29, 2019.
The high school area will be open for interested walkers every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5:30 am - 7:00 am.
We would simply ask that you enter from the high school activity side, keep the dirt outside by changing your shoes prior to walking and stay on the tiled areas throughout Louisville High School.
If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Bev Becker at (402) 234-3585.
Need Access to the Weight Room?
School Closings and Delays
If in question, Louisville families should contact their respective school offices and make certain that all contact numbers and family information is updated for the 2018-2019 school year.
2018~2019 Louisville Public Schools Staff
Louisville Public Schools Administration
Andrew Farber - Superintendent
402-234-3585
Amber Johnson - Director of Learning
402-234-3585
Nate Simons - Director of Technology
402-234-3585
Cory Holl - Elementary Principal
402-234-3585
Brett Schwartz - Secondary Principal
402-234-3585
Rob Geise - Activities Director
402-234-3585
Louisville Public Schools - Board of Education
Kara Habrock
Ashley Christiansen
Amy Kerans
Jon Simon
John Winkler
*The board does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or other protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated groups*
Louisville Public Schools
Email: ajohnson@lpslions.org
Website: www.lpslions.org
Location: 202 West 3rd Street, Louisville, NE, USA
Phone: 402-234-3585
Twitter: @purple_pride