The Compass 9/25/2023
Arbor View Elementary
Mission/Vision
Mission - Arbor View will engage all children in learning experiences to establish a foundation for success
Vision - To ensure the growth and development of all learners
From The Office
Arbor View Families,
Thank you for supporting another successful Fun Run! It was great to see so many of you today. Our school is the best! I am really sorry that our 2nd and 4th graders got soaked, but the kids seemed to have fun with it.
Parent/Teacher Conferences are on Tuesday and Wednesday. Don't forget about the 1-hour early dismissal each day. We are hoping our attendance percentage is 100%. Please help us achieve our goal. If you need to reschedule or find a different time please reach out to us in the office or to your child's teacher.
Have a great weekend!
Thanks!
Dr. Sidders
402-289-1007
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This Week
Tuesday, September 26th - E day
- 2:06 Elementary Dismissal
- 2:30 - Preschool Dismissal
- 3:00-6:30 - Parent Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, September 27th - A day
- 2:06 Elementary Dismissal
- 2:30 - Preschool Dismissal
- 3:00-6:30 - Parent Teacher Conferences
Thursday, September 28th- No School - Teacher In-Service
Friday, September 29th - No School
Upcoming Dates/Important Events
October 2nd - PTO Meeting at 6:30
October 5th - 2nd Grade Field Trip to Arbor Day Farm
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Upcoming Bond Presentation with Dr. Habrock
As part of the upcoming bond election, Dr. Habrock will be presenting information at our school about the planned project list and timeline on November 6th at 7:00.
Additional information can be found by clicking here and questions can be directed to info@epsne.org.
Parent/Teacher Conferences - Scheduling through Pick-A-Time
Conference Scheduling
September 26th and 27th 2023
Pick-A-Time
The online scheduler will be open at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 10th and will close at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, September 24th.
Web Address: https://pickatime.com/AV/Fall23
Register /Login
1. Enter your email address and push "Login/Create Account".
2. Fill in the required fields and register or Login.
3. Where it asks for Student ID, enter your child’s first and last name. Use their legal name (Example: Addilyn Smith). Next, enter the student’s birthday (12/01/2010).
Scheduling
1. Each colored square represents an available meeting time. The key shows you what each color means. Click on a square to book that time.
2. You will be given a choice of setting a time when you would like to have an email reminder delivered to you.
3. Click Create Appointment to finalize.
4. You cannot create back to back appointments unless your children have the same classroom teacher.
5. Repeat until you have a time scheduled for each of your children. Logout when finished.
Notes
At any time, you can click on printable schedule and print the resulting webpage to get a hard copy of your schedule. You will also have the option to email your schedule to yourself.
Click on Your Schedule to display your appointments. There will be links to change the time or cancel your appointment.
You can change your appointment time through September 24th. You will need to login with the email and password that you used to create your account.
If you need to make changes after September 24th, please contact Tracy Santelman
in the office at 402-289-1007.
Scholastic Book Fair
Please come visit our Fall Book Fair!
Monday 3:06- 4:00
Tuesday and Wednesday 2:06 - 6:30 (During Conferences)
If you would like to set up an e-wallet for your child, here is the link.
Destination Imagination
Join DI for a fantastic year of fun and creativity!!!
DI is an exciting and creative problem-solving competition in which 4th and 5th grade students work together in small teams of 4-7. Over the next several months, students choose one of six DI challenges, interpret that challenge, and then solve it using critical thinking skills and creativity. Some of the challenges include the construction of technical devices. Other challenges are more fine arts and theater based. Each team will have the opportunity to solve their problem in the way that they interpret it.
Regionals, the first competition to be held at Davis Middle School in Omaha, will be held late February or early March 2024 (date to be announced soon). The State competition will be held in Kearney at UNK in early April of 2024 (TBA). Globals is now in Kansas City and will be held in late May of 2024.
Each team needs a parent Team Manager to help the students manage their time and find their solutions. Being a DI team manager is a great way to get involved and watch how kids can solve multi-level challenges using their talents and creativity. All EPS district DI teams are required to meet in our school buildings. Meetings can be after school, in the evenings, or on the weekends. A “Facility Use” form is required to reserve your space and times. Team Manager training will be provided by NCAPS (Nebraska’s Creative Association for Problem Solvers) for the parent volunteers in October via Zoom. Team Managers will need to complete an EPS Volunteer Background Check.
To form a team, students should get their friends together (3-7 students total), recruit a parent Team Manager, and turn in the team roster to Mrs. Mundil by Friday, September 22nd, 2023. All students are required to pay a $20 participation fee (checks made payable to the school, but please do not pay until asked to do so). Please include student’s full first and last names, grade, and parent phone numbers for all of the student team members. Please turn in the Team Manager’s name, phone numbers, and email address. Students who do not have a team put together can email Mrs. Mundil at amundil@epsne.org for assistance in finding a team to join.
Check out the DI website (www.destinationimagination.org) for more information on how DI works, or email Mrs. Mundil with specific questions.
EHS Antler Apparel!!!
See below if you are in need of the latest & greatest Antler apparel!
Scan the QR code or go to https://cishirts.com/go/nhs23. The store closes Sunday 9/24 at 11:59 p.m.
Thanks for always supporting the National Honor Society!
Arbor View Yearbook Information
Yearbooks will not go on sale this year until December. Ordering info will be sent home at that time.
Do you like to take pictures? The yearbook is always looking for more school photos!
Please submit them to yearbook.arborview@gmail.com.
If you have a lot of photos, please submit via WeTransfer.com (up to 2 GB at once) to email yearbook.arborview@gmail.com.
Title: Please put Grade/Teacher/Event
Have a 5th grader? Make sure they enter in the Yearbook Cover contest!
Thank you!
Teachers Need Room Parents and Volunteers
The PTO is still in need of room parents and volunteers. If you have already told Aimee that you want to volunteer please do not sign up again as you are on the list already. Please check out this signup genius to see if your child needs a room parent. Thank you to everyone who has already volunteered!
TAGG
TAGG:
Who doesn't love a good game of BINGO? And this one is extra special, because it helps our school raise funds PLUS you can win ice cream! Please challenge yourselves to TAGG at least 4 times (including the free spot) to earn a BINGO and free ice cream! Just complete the BINGO on the sheet (sent home with your student) and return to their teacher for a FREE Coldstone ICE CREAM.
If the school raises $400 we get a pajama day, plus the winning GRADE will earn a donut party! Thank you for TAGGing for those receipts!
TeamMates of Elkhorn: Call for Mentors
News from the Nurse
⁓Physical and Immunization Requirements⁓
Nebraska law requires that all school children have a physical examination upon entry into school, at seventh grade, and when transferring from an out-of-state school. Students must also provide proof of a visual evaluation to include testing for amblyopia, strabismus, internal and external eye health and visual acuity upon entry into school and when transferring from an out-of-state school. The law also requires your child be immunized and provide proof of immunization before attending classes. All 7th grade students are required to have a Tdap vaccine. Please visit this link: Summary of the School Immunization Rules and Regulations to view specific vaccine requirements for the age of your child. If you have not turned in your Kindergarten, 7th grade, or new out-of-state student’s paperwork, please do so ASAP.
⁓Medication Policy⁓
If your student requires any medication (over-the-counter and/or prescription) while at school, each medication must have a Medication Authorization Form signed by the parent and a physician before we can administer. All medications must be unexpired and provided in the original packaging and/or pharmacy container. For prescription medications, please only provide a maximum of 30 day supply at a time. All medication must be dropped off in the office by a parent or guardian. Please do not send any medications with your student. Also, if you believe your student is capable of managing their own inhaler or epi pen while at school, here is the link for the Self-management Of Asthma and Severe Allergy (Anaphylaxis) at School Consent/release form.
⁓Students with Asthma, Severe Allergies, Diabetes, and/or Seizures⁓
If your child has asthma, severe allergies, diabetes, and/or seizures, and you have not yet done so, please submit an Action Plan signed by your physician. Plans must be updated annually.
⁓Sick Child Policy⁓
Just a reminder to monitor your child for symptoms of illness and to keep them home if they have any of the following: fever >100.0, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, head lice, eye infection. Students must be free of these conditions for 24 hours before returning to school.
As always, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!
Thank You! Sarah Hehn, RN, BSN
PTO News
Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures - All Students (K-5) will be dropped off at the front of the building
- Students should begin exiting vehicles once the vehicle has pulled as far forward as possible
- Staff will be outside to assist with drop off and pick up, please pay attention to signals on where to pull up and when to move forward
- Drivers are to stay inside the vehicle at all times in the drop-off/pick-up lane
- Students should enter and exit the vehicle curbside
- Students should use the crosswalk to cross to the parking lot. They should never cross in front of traffic in the drop-off lane.
- Please wait your turn in line and do not cut the line to make a drop-off or to pick them up (everybody is here for the same goal and same reason, please be mindful and respectful of that)
- If your child is unable to unbuckle/buckle themselves, please practice at home. This is a skill they need to be able to do independently.
- Please be patient and a positive role model for our children. These procedures are in place to help maintain a safe and respectful environment.
- It is unlawful to park in a handicap stall without proper licensing.
- For safety purposes, pets are not allowed to be brought at the beginning or ending of the school day. Pets, even when on a leash, can become excited and frighten students.
Arrival/Dismissal Information
Breakfast will be served from 7:35-8:00 in the cafeteria. Students eating breakfast should enter through the front doors.
All K-5 students should be dropped off in the front of the school, staff will be outside to assist with arrival.
Drop-off every day begins at 7:55 and ends with the tardy bell at 8:15. There is no assigned/consistent adult supervision outside of the building before 7:55.
Pre-K students should be escorted to and from the preschool door (#2) after 8:20 am and 12:20 pm.
Dismissal Information
Students may be picked up by their designated door, if you have more than one student, pick up both students at the youngest student's designated door.
K-5 dismisses at 3:06. Students who ride the bus will be shown where to go and will go together.
Pre-K dismisses at 11:30 and 3:30. Please do not arrive before these times to ease congestion.
Pre-K - Dismisses from Door 2
Kindergarten - Dismisses from Door 2
1st Grade - Dismisses from the main entrance
2nd Grade - Dismisses from the main entrance
3rd Grade - Dismisses from Door 14
4th Grade - Dismisses from Door 14
5th Grade - Dismissed from Door 10
Traffic Flow
Traffic in the right lane should pull forward if there is space available. Children can be dropped off anywhere along the sidewalk as long as they get out on the curbside.
We expect all drivers to be courteous and to follow the established rules of the road in and around Arbor View Elementary.
Please make sure to share this with anybody who may be dropping off and/or picking up your children.
School Messenger Alert System
EPS and individual buildings use a parent messaging system called SchoolMessenger to send emails, phone calls, and text messages to parents sharing district information, monthly updates about building happenings, and weather-related school closings. To ensure receipt of these updates, please verify that all contact information listed in your parent PowerSchool account, including phone numbers and email addresses, is correct.
Additionally, this system allows recipients to “unsubscribe” from its mailing list; however, please understand that by “unsubscribing” you are completely removing your email address and phone number from both District and building lists. If you choose to Unsubscribe, you will not receive any communication from your child’s assigned school or the EPS district. If you accidentally unsubscribe or decide you would like to begin receiving emails again after unsubscribing, contact your building secretary to change your communication status.
Sodexo Information - Lunch and Breakfast
Dear Parents,
As we begin the new school year we wanted to give you the following information for student meals. We ask that you keep your students account funded to prevent any issues with their purchases. Applications for free/reduced meals for the current school year must be submitted annually to receive free/reduced meal prices and the additional benefits that can be provided to families who qualify. Instructions for completing an online or hard copy application can be found at https://www.elkhornweb.org/parents/lunch/
2023-2024 Breakfast & Lunch Prices
Breakfast:
Elem: $1.75
Middle: $1.95
High: $2.15
Adult: $2.75
Lunch
Elem: $2.95
Middle: $3.65
High: $3.80
Adult: $4.60
*1 milk is included with a purchased meal. Extra or single milk (without a purchased meal) is $0.55 each.
Extra entrée and ala carte items have an additional charge
**You will receive an email when your student's account is below $5.00 daily as a reminder. The easiest way to avoid any issues is to set up an Auto-Deposit function on your student's account, instructions can be found below.
MAKING DEPOSITS
SETTING UP AN ONLINE ACCOUNT INSTRUCTIONS - This will allow you to make deposits, view the account, set reminders, and add an auto-deposit option if preferred.
*EPS partners with SchoolPay for student lunch accounts. To add funds, go to
www.schoolpay.com and log into to your user account.
MAIL CHECKS payable to EPS, that include your student name and student ID Number to Sodexo, EPS Food Service, 1401 Veterans Drive, Elkhorn, NE 68022
SEND LUNCH MONEY WITH YOUR STUDENT TO SCHOOL, include the student name and student ID number preferably in an envelope for elementary students to give to their teacher.
We look forward to continuing to serve our students healthy and nutritious meals!
Elkhorn Food Service
1401 Veterans Drive Elkhorn, NE 68022
402-289-0443
Visitor Guidelines
Visitor Guidelines
At Arbor View as well as all school buildings, the doors will remain locked during the school day, and all visitors will gain access using the security camera/access panel outside of the school’s main entrance. Office staff will grant access after you do the following steps:
Push the button and wait for an identification request.
Give your name and purpose for entering the school.
When you hear the door unlatch, enter and proceed to the office.
Sign in on the visitor sheet and take a visitor sticker/badge.
When leaving the building, return to the office and sign out and place your sticker in the trash can.
If you have brought something that your child has forgotten, please drop it off at the office, we will be happy to take it to your child. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us to minimize classroom interruptions.
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Arbor View Elementary
Tracy Santelman, Admin Assistant
Arbor View
Email: arborview@epsne.org
Website: https://www.elkhornweb.org/arborview/
Location: 5115 N 208th St, Elkhorn, NE, USA
Phone: 402-289-1007
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElkhornPSAV/
Twitter: @ElkhornPS_AV