Morton Messenger
October 2, 2020
Mission Statement
The mission of J. Sterling Morton Elementary School, whose culture unites families, guarantees all students develop the academic skills and character traits necessary for personal excellence and responsible citizenship through high-quality, innovative, engaging experiences in a challenging and nurturing environment.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences
All parent teacher conferences will be held via Zoom this year. Please access the parent sign up letter linked (here).
The deadline to sign up for conferences is Monday, October 5.
Thursday, October 8th, 2020 (4:15-8:15 p.m.)
Monday, October 12th, 2020 (4:15-8:15 p.m.)
Thursday, October 15th, 2020 (8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
Sign up must be completed through the ParentVue Website.
Weekly Update
School Pictures
Do you still need to order pictures? In-person learners had their pictures taken on September 29. There will not be paper orders this year due to COVID 19. Please utilize the link below to order pictures. You will also need the school order code listed below.
https://inter-state.com/MySchoolCode
School Order Code: 50931N
Nebraska Reading Improvement Act
Teachers will communicate assessment results in the coming weeks. Please click the link here to learn more about the Nebraska Reading Improvement Act.
Link - Resources for Families
Concurrent Remote Learning
We appreciate your continued support throughout concurrent remote learning. If you wish to change your child's enrollment status to in person learning, please don't hesitate to contact our office 715-1290. Please refer to the MPS Concurrent Remote Learner Plan here.
Teacher Work Days: Our teachers have stepped up to doing something they’ve never done before, essentially teaching in two places at once. We are going to set aside three days from now through January to help our teachers create the best possible learning environment for your students. To give our teachers the time to plan, there will be no school for students on the following days:
- September 25th
- November 3rd
- January 4th
Miss Hevelone's Class is Picture-Ready!
TAGG replaces Hy-Vee's Cash 4 Students School Receipts Program
Hy-Vee stores in Papillion, Council Bluffs, Plattsmouth, Fremont and Omaha participate in TAGG to support schools year-round, therefore there they are no longer offering their "Cash 4 Students" school receipts program. This means you can support your school from any of the 17 participating locations instead of only the nearest location. No need to save your receipts and turn them in to your school anymore! Please follow directions on the flyer below to see how you can participate.
Important Dates
Calendar Update
October 13 - End of 1st Quarter
Fall Break - No school - October 14 - 16
October 8, 12, 15 - Parent Teacher Conferences
November 10th - Picture Re-Take
November 10th - Remote Learner Picture Day
Teacher Work Days: There will be no school for students on the following days:
- September 25th
- November 3rd
- January 4th
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.
Safe2Help.org
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
