Join us for a delightful evening of ECE family fun at The Scarecrow Patch on October 6, 2023 starting at 4pm till closing. Up to four free family members per preschool student. Concessions are available for purchase inside the event. Individual transportation to the event. There will be an array of fun things to do and explore. We hope to see you there!

THE SCARECROW PATCH

574 Denton Rd, St. Libory, NE

October 6, 2023 4pm-7pm

Reminder: Our School Picture day is on September 28, 2023.

• Our photos will be taken by Digital Solutions
• Photos will be ready to order five days after picture day. Parents/Families will receive a proof flyer with your student's personalized gallery.

Any questions or concerns please feel free to contact

Digital Solutions at (402) 844-0004 or DSSchools.com

• We have Parent Teacher Conferences on the following dates:
• October 9, 2023 through October 12, 2023

• October 9, 2023 through October 11, 2023 Dismissal
• AM: 10:20am
• PM: 2:30pm
• If child is at a full day school: 2:15pm

PLEASE remember to schedule and attend your child's physical exam before October 16, 2023, as students without completed physical exams are not able to attend school after October 16, 2023 until the school receives their physical and immunization records.

• October 12, 2023
• October 16, 2023
• October 26, 2023

Parents will need to sign a consent form for their children to be able to attend the dental screening. HHC will also work with the parents regarding all the dental care. Please keep an eye out for the consent forms in your child's backpack in the near future.

AM Session: 7:50am - 11:20am

PM Session: 12:00pm - 3:30pm

Monday- Thursday

No class on Friday

Arrival: 7:50am - 8:00am

Class: 8:00am - 3:15pm

Monday - Thursday

No class on Friday

• Their breakfast/lunch is cold and they may not want to eat it.
• They see their peers are done with their breakfast/lunch and they may want to focus on playing with their peers rather than eating.
• They may miss the opportunity to be a classroom helper for the day.

• They may miss the opportunity to get settled in and be ready for the day with their peers.
• They may miss the opportunity to participate in all the fun activities that start right at the beginning of each school day.

If a student is absent up to three days without any contact being made to the school/teacher, a home visit will be attempted. If no contact is made at the home visit and/or there still is no contact made to the school/teacher regarding the absences, then the student will be unenrolled from the program.

Ways to inform the school of your child's absence:

• Message teacher via ClassDojo
• Call OLC at (308) 385-5655
• If no answer, please leave a message with the reason for the absence.
• If you know your child will be absent in the future, you can let the front office know beforehand.

A gentle reminder that students reusable water bottles are to only have water inside of them. Please do not send your student to school with soda pop, juice, or milk inside their reusable water bottles. For more information regarding the GIPS District Wellness Policy, click below:

Please join us for our Community Cafe Orientation being held at OLC on Friday, September 29, 2023 from 9:30am to 2:00pm.

If you are interested in joining our PTO, then please attend our first PTO Meeting on October 11, 2023 at 3pm in the OLC Meeting Room. Light refreshments will be available. Hope to see you there!

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First Wednesday of each month from 10am to 12pm at Fire Station #1, 409 East Fonner Park Road, Grand Island, NE 68801:

• Wednesday, October 4, 2023
• Wednesday November 1, 2023
• Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Children must be present! Expectant parents are welcome!

*Limited number of seats will be available for purchase, if needed.

Additionally from providing all the aforementioned services, Heartland Health Center (HHC) also has community navigator Kendra Ramos who can help families apply for Medicaid insurance. For more information please contact Ms. Ramos at (308) 379-5451 or KRAMOS@HHCNE.ORG

• Tuesdays at 10:00am and 1:00pm the Goodwill Outlet has $1/pound deal.
• Bargain Bin has brand new items available starting on Fridays at 10:00am.

The Literacy Council of GI offers over 26 different English classes. The classes are offered free of charge. For more information feel free to call the Literacy Council of GI (308) 675-3292.

Click below to see the most updated Heartland United Way Resources available in town.

The goal of the THRIVES program is to provide rapid re-housing for the homeless to address the characteristics of rural Nebraska. Assistance is provided to help the participant obtain affordable housing through limited financial assistance and maintain housing utilizing the case management services provided.

Click below if you'd like to learn more or apply for SNAP.