GATOR TALES
Grace Abbott Elementary
February 19, 2021
Principal: Dr. Erik Chaussee, epchaussee@mpsomaha.org
Secretary: Cindy Wrenn, clwrenn@mpsomaha.org
About Us
Email: clwrenn@mpsomaha.org
Website: abbott.mpsomaha.org
Location: 1313 N 156th St, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-715-2900
Facebook: facebook.com/GraceAbbottElementarySchool
Twitter: @MPS_Abbott
NEWS FROM DR. CHAUSSEE
In January it was I Love NE Public Schools Day. This organization does a great deal for public schools in Nebraska including producing fantastic documentaries. The latest one is a series called The Mind Inside. In the past I recommended the first two episodes of this series and now the third episode is available. The first episode takes place at Millard North Middle School; it is 31 minutes long. The second episode deals with social media and suicide. The third episode is on the difficulties that children face daily in Nebraska and the mental health of our students. They are very insightful and I recommend it to all parents. You can find it at their website: https://iloveps.org. The episode is about 50” long.
Once again education is in the state’s economic news. Both LR 22CA and LB 408 provide that any political subdivision that levies property tax cannot request a tax amount that exceeds the prior year by more than 3%, except in cases where a majority of registered voters vote in support of such a levy through a special, primary, or general election. These laws could have a significant impact on funding for public schools including Millard. Other topics include property and income taxes, charter schools, and vouchers.
Public schools get their funds from property taxes, income taxes, and to a lesser extent federal tax dollars. We are heavily dependent on tax dollars. I appreciate the support the Millard residents have given our school district in a variety of ways.
I hope parents stay informed of relevant educational issues in our state. A great website for keeping informed: http://www.dataomaha.com/legislature/.
Abbott Yearbook - DON'T MISS OUT!
The attached document includes a list of students who have a yearbook ordered for the 2020-2021 school year. If your student isn't on this list, there's still time to place your order via our online ordering page: http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09851076
PTO NEEDS YOUR HELP!
The Grace Abbott PTO Hospitality Committee is in need of some additional donations for during Parent Teacher Conferences next week and Teacher Appreciation Week in March.
We would appreciate if you could review the signup genius and see if you can be of assistance.
Thank you!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Scooter's Day, February 20, from 8am-2pm
Runza Night, February 22, 5 - 7 p.m.
HAVE YOU MOVED?
Within District Transfer - deadline is February 15, 2021
Option Enrollment - deadline is March 15, 2021
CLASS PICTURES - Deadline Extended!
Class Composites Are Available To Order For A Limited Time!
Due to Covid, picture packages were decreased by $5 and did not include the class picture as they had in the past. But they are still available! Class Composites are now available to order! They are only $5! Get yours today at inter-state.com/order. You now have until Wednesday, March 10 to order Class Composites! Don't miss out, order online at inter-state.com/flyerentry/56506ZQ. NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
DO YOU HAVE A KINDERGARTNER COMING TO SCHOOL NEXT YEAR?
MILLARD SCHOOL BOARD 2020
President - Linda Poole
Vice President - Dave Anderson
Secretary - Stacy Jolley
Treasurer - Amanda McGill Johnson
Board Member - Mike Kennedy
Board Member - Mike Pate