CATHER MUSTANG NEWS
402-715-1315 11/15/2019
2019-20 Important Dates
November
11/19/19 Golden Sower 7:30 am
11/20/19 Cather Singer 7:45 am
11/21/19 Chess Club 3:45-4:15 pm
11/21/19 HAL EXPO 6:30-8 pm
Thanksgiving Break Nov 27-29
Dear Parents/Guardians 3rd Grade Students,
We are excited that Millard Public Schools will be continuing our elementary One-to-One iPad deployment with 3rd grade students during the 2019-20 school year. Each 3rd grade student will be receiving a 9.7-inch model Apple iPad with case. Students will be receiving their iPads in during the first few weeks of January. Student iPads at the 3rd Grade level will remain at school.
Millard Public School’s current Strategic Plan, specifically Strategies 2.2 “Maximize personalized learning to meet the diverse academic needs of all students” and 2.4 “Engage in innovative practices to maximize learning for students and staff” supports increasing access to technology at grades 3 through 5 and aligns to the Millard Educational Program by:
Fostering the Five C’s of the College & Career Readiness and 21st Century Skills among our students. Specifically: Citizenship, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, and Communication.
Teachers implementing and integrating technology to augment, modify, and redefine instruction transforming how students learn.
Personalizing learning through innovative practices and expanded opportunities for all students.
Students will have access to a wide-range of educational software and applications including Numbers, Pages, Clips, and Google’s G Suite for Education.
To learn more about the upcoming elementary One-to-One iPad deployment please refer to the frequently asked questions for parents/students available on the Millard Public Schools One-to-One iPad website at http://one-to-one.mpsomaha.org/. This resource will expand as we continue with our One-to-One journey. If you have questions, please feel free to contact me. Thank you again for your ongoing support of our students and our school.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Kreager
Principal
Cather Elementary School
Pre-Registration for Kindergarteners and New Students for the 20-21 school year is open
Pre-Registration is for students that currently live in the MPS Boundaries that do not currently attend a Millard School but plan to attend for the 20-21 school year. https://forms.gle/eWTHeNZVJvitSQnV8
Good Morning! We're excited to let you know about MPS's Substitute Teacher Apple AirPod Giveaway. Our goal is to increase the number of Mondays and Fridays our substitute teachers work.
All substitute teachers will receive an email today and it will be promoted in the HR job posting email. We'll deliver the prize to our winner on the afternoon of December 20th.
Thank you in advance for spreading the word! Have a great day!
Jeanine
"Unselfie" Book Study for Parents
Tuesday, February 4th 6:30-7:30 at Cather Library
Parents: If you are interested in participating in the book study or would like more information, please contact Mrs. Kreager at blkreager@mpsomaha.org. We do have a few extra books. Please read the book before we get together on February 4th. We are looking forward to the discussion.
Thank you all who attended our Positive Behavior Night for Parents Tuesday night!
Elementary Parents and Guardians,
Millard Public Schools prides itself on being a district of choice, providing a variety of opportunities and specialized programs that allow parents and guardians to choose the best path for their students. One of these programs is the highly-acclaimed International Baccalaureate Programme, currently offered at Aldrich Elementary School, Black Elk Elementary School, Millard North Middle School, and Millard North High School.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme is a method of instruction focused on inquiry, the development of critical thinking skills, reflection, and the application of knowledge. IB encourages students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world, preparing them for college and life beyond school.
As you begin to think about your student's transition to middle school, we would like to invite you to Millard North Middle School's International Baccalaureate -Middle Years Programme Parent Information Night. The annual information night is Thursday, January 16th from 7-8 pm at Millard North Middle School. Please join us to find out more about the IB Programme and Millard North Middle. For more information about IB information night, click here.
From the Yearbook Staff
Cather Singer @ Lancers Hockey
Please support Cather Singers and raise money for Cather in the process. Joins us on January 24th, 2020 for a Lancer's hockey game. Cather Singers will be singing the national anthem.
Thank you!
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2019 Board of Education Officers
Superintendent, Dr. Jim Sutfin
President - Mike Pate
Vice-President - Linda Poole
Treasurer - Dave Anderson
Secretary - Amanda McGill Johnson
Board Member - Mike Kennedy
Board Member - Stacy Jolley