Morton Messenger
October 23, 2020
Mission Statement
Weekly Update
Student ID Cards
Today we sent home new Student ID cards (pictured below). Please continue to use the ID cards so that our student pick up process continues to run smoothly.
*Special Note - Please do not drop off or pick up students in the North teacher lot. This area is clearly marked and is used for our day care vans as well as our special education bus. Please help us to ensure a safe drop off for these students.
Halloween Festivities
We are excited to be planning our upcoming Halloween festivities. Although we will need to make significant changes to our normal Halloween traditions, we can assure you that a special day is being planned for our students while also keeping them safe. October 30th will be a spirit day! All students will be encouraged to wear orange and celebrate an "Orange Out Day". Students will participate in a school wide dance party and Halloween Bingo via Zoom. Teachers will then facilitate classroom parties. Pre-packaged treats will be provided by the Morton PTA. We appreciate your continued support as we navigate all of the challenges presented by COVID 19.
Important Dates
October 30th - Halloween Celebration - "Orange Out Spirit Day"
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
November 25-27 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
TAGG replaces Hy-Vee's Cash 4 Students School Receipts Program
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.
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.
Food Service
Meal Service Week of Oct. 26 - Oct. 30
Free curbside community meals will be available for pick up at the below listed sites from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm on Tuesday, Oct. 27 & friday Oct. 30.
- Central Middle School- 12801 L Street
- Millard North High School- 1010 South 144th Street
- Millard South High School- 14905 Q Street
- Millard West High School- 5710 South 176th Street
Tuesday Pick Up Curbside Community Order Form- order cutoff time will be 5:00 pm on Monday
Friday Pick Up Curbside Community Order Form- order cutoff time will be 5:00 pm on Thursday
An individual submission must be submitted for each child requesting a meal. If you have any questions please call 402-715-1440.
Weekend Meal Kits for In School Students
Weekend Meal Kits for in school students can be pre ordered by Thursday 5:00 pm through the weekend meal kit order form. Students can pick up their meal kits at the end of the school day on Friday Oct. 30 as they exit the school building.
***Next day meal kits will be available to students on Monday Nov. 2nd, to provide breakfast and lunch for the Teacher Planning Day on Nov. 3rd. Nov. 3rd Order Form
J. Sterling Morton Elementary School
Website: http://morton.mpsomaha.org/home
Location: 1805 South 160th Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-715-1290
Twitter: @MPS_Morton