Gateway Family Newsletter (English)
January 2023
Important Upcoming Events
Jan. 3rd---No School, Teacher Planning/Professional Development
Jan. 4th---Third Quarter Begins
Jan. 16th---No School, MLK Day
Jan. 20th---Early Childhood Planning Day, No School for Pre-K Students
Feb. 3rd---No School, District Curriculum Day
Feb. 10th---Early Childhood Planning Day, No School for Pre-K Students
Feb. 20th---No School, President's Day
Notes From the Gateway Office
Please remember that school will not be in session on the dates listed below.
- Monday, January 16th due to MLK Day.
- Friday, February 3rd due to OPS Curriculum Day
- Monday, February 20th due to President's Day
Gateway 6th Grade Girl's Basketball
Accurate Contact Information for 2023!!
To let us know about any contact information changes, please give us a call at (531)299-1480.
Thanks!
Kindergarten Enrollment (2023-2024)
School Choice
All students are placed into their home attendance school. This is the only enrollment we can offer at this time. You can find that school by reviewing the Find My School tool and entering your address.
Online Enrollment
Students who are first in their family to attend Omaha Public Schools can submit an application for online enrollment. Families who have an older sibling who has attended Omaha Public Schools can submit an application through the Parent Portal.
Winter Dress
Now that the cold weather is upon us, please help our students come to school appropriately dressed for the weather and outdoor play. Recess is an important time for our students to socialize and engage in self-selected physical activity. At Gateway we try to ensure outdoor recess daily for students as much as possible.
Outdoor recess will not be held if the temperature or wind chill is twenty degrees Fahrenheit or below.
At all other times the decision for inside or outside recess is made based on factors such as age, student dress, playground conditions (including ice, snow, sun, mud,) and class need for outdoor activity. When required, recess might be shortened or moved inside.
When indoor recess is necessary, students still have opportunities to take part in physical activity. At Gateway, our classrooms provide supervised options such as: completing stretching exercises, jogging or doing jumping jacks in place, Go Noodle exercises and other activities that promote physical activity.
OPS Indoor/Outdoor Recess Guidance
Safe Arrival to School
Winter weather is fast approaching and the safety of our students and staff continues to be our number one priority. Please remember that Gateway students that do not attend Kid’s Club should not be arriving at school before 8:35 AM. Breakfast is free for all Gateway students and will be offered each morning at 8:35 am upon students' entry. The school day begins each morning at 8:50 AM.
Leaving children at school prior to 8:35 AM creates an unsafe situation, due to the fact that teachers are not on duty until 8:35 AM. If you need to drop your child off prior to 8:35 AM, please consider using Kids Club. Kids Club is a before and after school program administered by the Omaha Schools Foundation for children attending Omaha Public Elementary Schools. If you are interested in enrolling your child in Kids Club or have questions regarding specific hours and fees, please call the Omaha Schools Foundation Office at (531) 299-0250.
Safety Tips
- Please use only one of the three designated crosswalks to safely cross to/from school each day.
- Please use only the right hand lane to drop off and pick up students each day. The left lane is used as an exit/drive thru lane.
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Gateway Lost and Found
Not Feeling Well?
While it’s important for children to be at school, it’s also important for them to stay at home and rest if they are sick--both so they can recover and so they don’t make others sick. If your child is sick, please notify the main office at 531.299.1480. Strict adherence to our health and safety guidelines protects other members of our community and allows in-person learning to proceed more successfully.
If you have any questions, please call our school nurse @ 531-299-1480.
Nebraska Family Helpline
Raising kids is hard. It’s okay to ask for advice. The Nebraska Family Helpline is a free, confidential resource for parents who have questions regarding their child’s behavior. Trained counselors are standing by. Have a question? Give them a call at 1-888-866-8660.
Terry Burton, Principal Gateway Elementary
Email: terry.burton@ops.org
Website: gateway.ops.org
Location: 5610 South 42nd Street, Omaha, NE, United States
Phone: 531-299-1480