GATOR TALES
Grace Abbott Elementary
February 4, 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 2022 MAP Results...
Students have now completed the MAP testing for the winter in all grades. Parents will get the results this month during parent teacher conferences. The chart below shows the median percentile data collected from fall, 2021, to winter, 2021. The percentile is a student’s ranking compared to other students in the same grade. As an example shown in the top chart below, Abbott’s median percentile for all students was the 79th percentile for math in the winter of 2021 compared to the 75th percentile for the district. In other words, the average Abbott student outperformed 79% of others in the same grade level in math at the same time of year. In the middle column the numbers indicate the growth percentile from fall to winter (F2W). The last two columns show the percent of students meeting their growth expectations. Green indicates above average. Remember, there are three ways we look at data: achievement, growth, and percent mastery of growth expectations (did the student meet or exceed his/her goal?).
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CONFERENCES
The window will close on February 9, so be sure to sign up before this time. You can sign up for one time slot per email address. If you have two students in the same class you will need to use different email addresses or call the office for scheduling. Fifth grade parents will sign up for their child's homeroom teacher only. Here is the link for classroom teacher conferences:
https://pickatime.com/February/Conferences
ORCHESTRA CONFERENCES
Mrs. Hinz will have both Zoom and in person conferences on February 15 and 16. Here are the links to sign up for those conferences:
https://pickatime.com/February/Conferences_ORCHESTRA_In_person
https://pickatime.com/February/Conferences_ORCHESTRA_Zoom
Zoom link: https://mpsomaha-org.zoom.us/my/mpshinz
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
KINDERGARTEN 2022-2023
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jmknDf-GQqNzqZ5Qj_Wa21GmlJNn3xZnavWjM85Utds/edit
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
UPCOMING EVENTS
Remote Learning: February 11
Abbott Day at Scooters (168TH & BLONDO): February 12
VALENTINE'S PARTY - February 14, 2:15 p.m.
Conferences: February 10, 15, 16
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