Morton Messenger
December 11, 2020
Mission Statement
Weekly Update
Important Dates
December 7 - December 18 - MAP Assessments
December 18 - First Semester Ends
December 19-January 4 - Winter Break
Teacher Work Days: There will be no school for students on the following days:
- September 25th
- November 3rd
- January 4th
Do You Have a Soon-to-Be Preschooler?
Food Service
Tuesday 12/15 Pick Up Curbside Community Order Form- order cutoff time will be 5:00 pm on Monday. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Friday 12/18 Pick Up Curbside Community Order Form- order cutoff time will be 5:00 pm on Thursday. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided for Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
An individual submission must be submitted for each child requesting a meal. If you have any questions please call 402-715-1440.
Weekend Meal Kits for in school students can be pre ordered by Thursday 12/17 by 5:00 pm through the weekend meal kit order form. Students can pick up their meal kits at the end of the school day on Friday Dec. 18 as they exit the school building.
Winter Break
Meal Service on Dec. 22 & Dec. 29
Free curbside community meals for all children between the ages of 1 - 18 will be available for pick up at the below listed sites from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm on Tuesday, Dec. 22 & Tuesday Dec. 29:
- Central Middle School- 12801 L Street
- Millard North High School- 1010 South 144th Street
- Millard South High School- 14905 Q Street
- Millard West High School- 5710 South 176th Street
Tuesday 12/22 Pick Up Curbside Community Order Form- order cutoff time will be 5:00 pm on Monday 12/21. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for Dec. 23 - 29.
Tuesday 12/29 Pick Up Curbside Community Order Form- order cutoff time will be 5:00 pm on Monday 12/28. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for Dec 30 - Jan. 5
TAGG replaces Hy-Vee's Cash 4 Students School Receipts Program
Safe2Help is Here for You
If you or someone you know is in crisis, you may want to call a crisis line. For more information visit the Safe2Help website or call directly. Anonymous reporting is available.
402-299-SAFE(7233)
Below is list of resources available in the community and their contact information:
Safe Schools Hotline: 1-888-809-4757
Boys Town Hotline: 1-800-228-3000
Nebraska Family Helpline: 1-888-866-8660
If this is an emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
J. Sterling Morton Elementary School
Website: http://morton.mpsomaha.org/home
Location: 1805 South 160th Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-715-1290
Twitter: @MPS_Morton