Morton Messenger
August 13, 2021
Mission Statement
Back to School 21-22
It has been a fantastic first week back at school! The students are settling into new routines and procedures. They have experienced so much joy connecting with their fellow classmates. Teachers have establish relationships with their students and have jumped right into delivering dynamic and engaging instructional practices.
School Information:
Breakfast - 8:05 a.m. (optional)
Doors Open - 8:20 a.m.
School Begins - 8:30 a.m.
School Ends - 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday Schedule - School Ends - 2:15 p.m.
Upcoming Events:
August 16 - MAP Assessments Begin
September 6 - No School - Labor Day
September 7 - No School - Teacher Work Day
October 12 - End of First Quarter
October 13-15 - No School - Conferences - Work Day - Professional Development
Upcoming PTA Events:
August 23 - PTA Meeting
September 17 - PTA Back to School Bash
We look forward to another great year at J. Sterling Morton Elementary School!
Troy Malone
Principal
Orchestra
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Classes start the week of August 30th.
Welcome Back Morton Staff!
New Teachers
Mrs. Cameron - Counselor
Mrs. Carlson - ELL
Ms. Castillo - 2nd Grade
Mrs. Coleman - 3rd Grade
Mrs. Herold - 2nd Grade
Mrs. Nissen - 3rd Grade
Mr. LeRette - Physical Education
Miss Preslar - 1st Grade
Traffic Reminders
- Student ID Cards have been distributed to families to ensure safe and efficient student pick up procedures. Please contact your teacher if you have not received one.
- If you are picking up a child, please do not get out of your vehicle. Staff members are available to assist in delivering students safely to vehicles.
- Please proceed through crosswalk zones with caution. Safety Patrol members will be utilized to assist with crosswalk.
- Students are dismissed from class at 3:45 p.m. On average, the student pick up process lasts 12 minutes from start to finish. We appreciate your continued patience with this process.
Links and Resources
Counselor - Mrs. Cameron
Principal - Mr. Malone
Website: https://morton.mpsomaha.org/
Location: J. Sterling Morton Elementary School, South 160th Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-715-1290
Twitter: @MalonePrincipal