Dear Parents and Guardians,
We hope everyone has a safe Winter Break.
Just a reminder that in-person instruction will begin again with the Family 3/2 Model starting Tuesday, January 19th.
Thank you for your amazing generosity! Gomez Heritage families and friends donated $1011 for the Holiday Hurrah!
Thank you to everyone who generously donated holiday items to Gomez Heritage families. Your continued support is appreciated.
This is the time of year when the weather can begin to take a toll on school attendance. Snow and slushy weather create challenges for getting students to school. Unfortunately, these absences can add up to academic trouble. If it is a snowy or rainy day, but school is still open, students miss out on learning if they are not in class. Thank you for doing all you can to ensure your student is present and on time (8:50 a.m.) every day this winter (in-person and online) .
Thank you again for your continued support of Gomez Heritage Elementary.
Sincerely,
Gomez Heritage Staff
Remote Learning Reminders
- Make sure the iPad is fully charged every morning
- Students will login to TEAMS each morning at 8:50 a.m. (attendance will be taken)
- To help keep their focus during instruction, students should find a space with the fewest distractions, and they are encouraged to wear their headphones
- Lunch: 11:45-12:30
- Talk to your student's teacher for their class schedule
Materials for Students Learning Remotely
- Please stop by Gomez Heritage if you have not had an opportunity to pick up the materials your student needs for remote learning.
Kindergarten Round-Up - Online Registration
- Your child must reside in the OPS attendance area
- Your child must be 5 on or before July 31, 2021
- You will need the following information when registering: Birth Certificate, Proof of Address (Bill from OPPD, MUD, or Cox, Rental or Purchase Agreement) and Immunization Record when you complete the online registration
- Students who are currently in an early childhood program through OPS (or Educare) or have an older sibling in OPS, please go to the Campus Parent Portal. If you do not already have a Campus Parent Portal account, contact Gomez Heritage. CLICK HERE FOR THE PARENT PORTAL
- For families registering on or after February 1, and would like to apply for another school, you will have to wait until April to see if your requested school has space.
DUAL LANGUAGE PROGRAM - Families will be able to choose to apply for the dual language program lottery when enrolling. The lottery will take place in May.
If you already have children in the Dual Language Program, your Kindergarten child still needs to be enrolled, and you must complete an application with siblings noted on the application.
LINK TO REGISTER: KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP/REGISTRATION
Inclement Weather - Remote Learning Days
In the event of inclement weather that would otherwise close schools, Omaha Public Schools may call for a Remote Learning Day for students.
All students (blue group, yellow group, remote learning) will participate during Remote Learning Days.
A Remote Learning Day will consist of shortened, live instruction and virtual office hours for students and families.
Below is a sample schedule for a Remote Learning Day.
Food Distribution
- Week of January 4: Meals2Go will be distributed on Monday, Jan. 4 and Wednesday, Jan. 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Week of January 11: In-person classes resume for some students. Meals2Go will be distributed on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
- If you have questions or concerns about student lunches or the Meals2Go pickup, please contact Nutrition Services at 531-299-0230.
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Remain 6' Apart | MANTÉNGASE a 6' Pies de distancia | Face Covering Reminder |
Remain 6' Apart
MANTÉNGASE a 6' Pies de distancia
Face Covering Reminder
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Floor Tiles Mark Social Distancing
| Stars on Baseboards
| Hand Sanitizer
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Floor Tiles Mark Social Distancing
- Social distancing reminders have been placed throughout the school.
Stars on Baseboards
- Stars have been placed on the baseboards throughout the building. The stars remind students where to stand to maintain social distancing.
Hand Sanitizer
- All students receive hand sanitizer when they enter the building each morning.
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Wash Your Hands | Lavar sus manos | Hand Sanitizer Stations
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Wash Your Hands
Lavar sus manos
Hand Sanitizer Stations
- Several automatic hand sanitizer stations have been set up around the school.
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Cafeteria
| Cafeteria
| Grab & Go
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Cafeteria
- Social Distancing During Lunch
Cafeteria
- Social Distancing During Lunch
Grab & Go
- This is a picture of Grab & Go.
Kindergarten - 4th grade
During Grab and Go Breakfast, students select a hot or cold breakfast and take it to their classroom to eat.
- Arrival: Students choose the line to wait in based on the breakfast they want to eat (hot breakfast or cold breakfast). To help keep social distancing, students stand on a "paw."
- The doors for breakfast open at 8:35.
- Click on the link to view an OPS Grab and Go video.
School/Classroom Wish List
- Kleenex
- Hand Sanitizer
- Sanitizing Wipes
Please drop off any donated items at Gomez Heritage. This will give us an opportunity to sanitize each item. Thank You!
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Seesaw
| Gomez Heritage Text Messages
| New Email Address? New Phone Number?
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Seesaw
- Seesaw is an app used by students to show their work. It's also used by teachers to communicate with families.
- You will need the teacher's QR code or student information to connect to the class. Contact your student's teacher for this information
- If you haven't registered for Seesaw, click on the link. It's FREE.
- Our goal is for every family to have access to the Seesaw Family app.
Gomez Heritage Text Messages
- The wrong number was shared in August. The number below is correct.
- If you would like to receive informational text messages from Gomez Heritage, text "YES" to 67587.
- Text message capability allows us to quickly send information and important reminders.
New Email Address? New Phone Number?
- Call Gomez Heritage or let your student's teacher know if you have a new email address and/or a new phone number.
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Flu Shots
| Póngase la vacuna contra la gripe hoy!
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Flu Shots
- Help fight the flu. Get you flu shot today.
Póngase la vacuna contra la gripe hoy!
- Ayude a combatir la gripe. Póngase la vacuna contra la gripe hoy!
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OPS Homepage | Responsible Return to School | OPS Calendar
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Nebraska / Iowa 211
| Food Bank for the Heartland |
Nebraska / Iowa 211
- Dial "211" if you're looking for resources to support your family
- Click the link to visit the website: 211
- Marque "211" para obtener recursos para apoyar a su familia
- Hay intérpretes de español disponibles cuando llama
Completely KIDS Information
- Immediate openings are available for students in the Yellow Group.
- Hours - 4:05-5:30
- Contact: Ms. Pitt (531-299-1520)
- For more information: Completely KIDS
Contact & Follow Us
- Like us on Facebook: Gomez Heritage Elementary
- Follow us on Twitter
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Cafeteria | Balcony | Library |
Cafeteria
Balcony
Library
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Timberwolf Park | Hallway | Cafeteria |
Timberwolf Park
Hallway
Cafeteria
Family 3/2 Model & Remote Learning Program
- Students in the Blue Group will return to school at Gomez Heritage on January 19th.
- Students in the Yellow Group will return to school at Gomez Heritage on January 21st.
- The Remote Learning Program will remain an option for students who wish to continue learning full-time from home during the second semester.