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October 9, 2020
Mission Statement
Weekly Update
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. Teachers will then facilitate classroom parties. Pre-packaged treats will be provided. We will communicate more specific details in the coming weeks. We appreciate your continued support as we navigate all of the challenges presented by COVID 19.
Parent Teacher Conferences
On October 8th, we held our first night of virtual conferences through Zoom. The conferences went extremely well and we hope that this format has proven to be effective and efficient for your families. We will continue parent teacher conferences on October 12 and 15. Please reach out to your classroom teacher if you still need to schedule a time.
Important Dates
October 13 - End of 1st Quarter
Fall Break - No school - October 14 - 16
October 8, 12, 15 - Parent Teacher Conferences
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
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.
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