Bobcat Nation Newsletter
December 2020
Please continue to reach out and connect with us - we are in this together!
It is this time of year when we count how thankful we are for what we have in our lives and this year it is especially important to take a moment to do this.
At Belvedere, we are thankful for our students - they bring joy every day and we love to see them grow and learn.
No School Friday, December 11 for PreK and Head Start Students
Winter Break December 14 - January 5
ALL students Remote Learning January 5
Special Education Early Childhood Students return face-to-face in the 3:2 model January 11
ALL students return face-to-face in the 3:2 model January 19
Any student currently enrolled in Remote Learning Everyday will remain remote unless the parent/guardian notifies the school.
The Belvedere main office will be closed beginning December 14 and will reopen on January 4.
If you need help logging in, please call the school right away at 531-299-1100 and we are happy to assist!
For our students attending face-to-face, please be reminded of a few things so that we can help keep everyone safe and ready to learn:
- Wear face coverings and maintain social distancing
- Bring your iPad and charger daily
- Self monitor for symptoms and if you or a family member is ill, remain home so you can remain healthy
- Remote and At Home Learners log on for their class Morning Meeting everyday at 8:50 AM
- Remember to call the school at 531-299-1100 if you are going to be absent from school or Remote Learning
Remote Learners Pick-Up Times for January
If you have a fully Remote Learner, on Thursday, December 10th from 1:00-4:00 and Friday December 11th from 9:00-3:30 parents may pick up materials from school that your child will need when school reopens on January 5th. Materials will be ready for you in the front main entrance. Please come to the front door and give us your child’s name and teacher’s name or grade when picking up materials.
All students attending school in the Family 3/2 model will take their materials home on the end of their assigned day this week.
Also report cards will be mailed home to families over the Winter Break.
Meals 2 Go Information
*December 14 and 16
*December 21 and 23
*December 28 and 30
Visit our website to learn more about Meals2Go.

Winter Weather

1:1 Technology Allows Omaha Public Schools to Maintain Learning on Inclement Weather Days
Thanks to our 1 to 1 Technology Initiative, we now have the opportunity to support students with teaching and learning at home.
"Live," or synchronous teaching and learning will take place in the morning, with teacher availability for questions or additional support in the early afternoon. Teachers will take attendance.
For elementary students, inclement weather days will begin from home at 8:50 a.m. with a morning check in, just like a regular at home learning day in our Family 3/2 Instructional Model.
It is important that students bring their district-provided iPad home each evening and families charge them each night. For additional information about our 1 to 1 Technology Initiative, please click here.
UPDATED 2020-2021 School Calendar
Omaha Public Schools has updated the 2020-21 school year calendar, featuring two important additions:
- Tuesday, Nov. 24 is now a Yellow L-Z day, to allow for in-person student time before Thanksgiving Break
- Family 3/2 Instructional Model shading through second semester, in 2021
Has Your Student Lost Their Belvedere Assigned Charger?
Per the Technology User Agreements signed by parents and students, accessories (chargers and bags) are not covered by the Apple Warranty or the Optional Protection Plan.
LOST Charger and Cable: The replacement cost of a lost charger (brick and cable) is $38.
LOST Charger (brick): $19
LOST Cable: $19
Unfortunately, we ask that you do not purchase your own charger to replace the lost one. Only Apple brand chargers are allowed. Off-brand chargers or chargers that are not the right voltage tend to wear on the iPad battery or cause charging issues with the iPad.
To ensure this does not happen we ask that you report the charger lost and allow us to provide a new charger rather than trying to purchase one on your own. A fine can be assessed for you to pay.
School Selection 2021-2022
During the Month of January 2021, families will have an online opportunity to submit their school choice requests for the 2021-22 school year. Beginning January 8, 2021 and ending January 29, 2021 ... parents/guardians will be able to log-in to their Infinite Campus Parent Portal and make their requests (up to 3 choices). If you have not created a Portal account yet, please do so immediately at the link below.....
PARENT PORTAL click here to create your account and be ready for January 8 !!!
Need Help this Holiday Season?
