Monday, May 6, 2024
Today is a Y Day
Lunch:
Teriyaki Chicken or Meatless Teriyaki Chik’n on Rice
Spicy Cicken Patty on Bun
Stuffed Crust cheese Pizza
Chef Salad or Meatless Salad
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The LPS All-City Girls Chorus will be holding auditions Tuesday, May 21 at 6:00p.m. at Lincoln Southeast High School. Auditions are open to girls who will be in grades 6-8 during the 2024-2025 school year. Students should come prepared to sing the first verse of “My Country ‘Tis of Thee”, and will also be asked to sing a short sight-reading example.
Auditionees should park on the North/Van Dorn Side of the building and enter through Door 10. Signs will direct folks to the choir room. Upon arrival at LSE, you’ll be asked to complete a short audition form, and then students will be pulled in to audition individually. If you have any questions, please contact hlambert@lps.org.
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Activities for the week of May 6th through May 10th:
Monday (Y Day): 7th/8th Grade Math Support (3:00-3:30 PM in #328)
6th Grade Band Practice (3:00-3:50 PM in #105)
Strategic Gaming Club (3:00-4:00 PM in Rm #121)
Tuesday (X Day): Jazz Band (7:15 AM in #105)
6th Grade Choir (7:10 AM in #106)
Crochet Club (3:00-4:00 PM in #200))
**Band Concert- 7:00 PM in the Moore cafeteria**
Wednesday (Y Day): Dungeons and Dragons Club (3:00-4:00 PM in #121)
Mathcounts (3:00-4:00 PM in Rm #111)
7th/8th Grade Math Support (3:00-3:30 PM in #328)
Thursday (X Day): Feminist Club (3:00-4:00 PM in Rm #237)
7th/8th Grade Math Support (3:00-3:30 PM in Rm #328)
Robotics Club (3:00-4:00 PM in #324)
** Choir Concert- 7:30 PM in Moore cafeteria**
Friday (Y Day): Rubix Cube Club (3:00-4:00 PM in #238)
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Please remind your student that they are expected to use their assigned lockers and locks. Lincoln Public Schools are not responsible for lost or stolen articles. Please review the locker information and expectations taken from the Moore Middle School Handbook below:
“Lockers will be assigned by the office. Students are expected to use the assigned locker and not share or change lockers with any other student for the entire school year. Students are responsible for the cost of locks if they are lost, stolen or damaged. The replacement cost is $5.00. Students are also responsible for any damage to the locker itself (for example, physical damage or use of tape, magic markers, etc, on or inside the locker).”
“The locker and lock are the property of the school district. A locker may be open for inspection at any time there is any question as to improper use of the locker. Any inappropriate items found in a locker are considered to be in possession of the person assigned to that locker and disciplinary actions may occur. These guidelines also apply to lockers assigned in locker rooms. Lincoln Public Schools does not provide insurance for personal items. Please do not bring large amounts of money or other valuable items to school. Lincoln Public Schools is not responsible for lost or stolen articles. This includes air pods, gaming devices, and cell phones.”
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Just a reminder that parents can bring lunch for their student ONLY. Food CANNOT be brought in for other students or groups. Food CANNOT be delivered from an outside establishment (Jimmy Johns, GrubHub, etc) for a student. We will not accept food from outside establishments for students. This is in violation of federal lunch guidelines. Please see the Moore handbook linked below for rules, regulations and guidelines for Lincoln Public Schools.
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In an effort to keep LPS Chromebooks up to date, all Chromebooks in LPS (staff and student) will be sent a reboot command at 3:00 AM every Monday morning, beginning on January 29, 2024.
- Devices that are offline at that time will reboot when opened from sleep.
- If a user is on the device at 2:00 AM, they will receive a 1-hour warning.
- Any Chrome tabs (and tab groups) that were open when the reboot command is received should reopen automatically when Chrome is launched after reboot. If this is not the case, users can visit History / Recently Closed to find and relaunch them as needed.
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Lincoln Public Schools families,
To help keep you informed of important deadlines and reminders, we will send you information on the last Friday of each month. Here is an index to help you navigate this month’s update:
- Access to fourth quarter grades in ParentVUE
- End-of-year Chromebook information
- Reminder: School physicals
- Kindergarten registration
- Preschool applications
- Community News – April edition
- Summer job opportunity for high school juniors and seniors: 2024 summer crew maintenance workers
- Educator Interview Fair—May 10
- Support Staff Interview Days—June 13 and July 18
- Community Jobs and Extended Learning Opportunities for students
- LPS summer camps and learning opportunities
- May 1 NSAA transfer deadline
- Check it out! College scholarship opportunities posted on our eBulletin board
Access to fourth quarter grades in ParentVUE
On May 29, the Lincoln Public Schools will switch the student information system to the Summer School term. This means that up until that time, families can review final grades in the ParentVUE Report Card tab. After that date, you can access final grade information from the Documents tab or Course History tab in ParentVUE.
End-of-year Chromebook information
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
Middle school students will return their Chromebooks at the end of this school year and recover the same device when they return next fall. As the end of the year draws closer, please make sure your student can locate the charger (2 pieces), the bag/carrying case, and the Chromebook that was issued to them at the beginning of the year. More details will be shared with students and families through official communications in the coming weeks.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
REMINDER: Only graduating students will return their Chromebooks at the end of the school year. As the end of the year draws closer, please make sure your student can locate the charger (2 pieces), the bag/carrying case, and the Chromebook that was issued to them at the beginning of the year. More details will be shared with students and families through official communications in the coming weeks.
All other returning students (currently in grades 9-11) will keep their Chromebooks during the summer.
REMINDER: School physicals
It is time to schedule your students’ school physical for next school year! All students benefit from an annual wellness exam.
Families of kindergarten and seventh grade students for the 2024-2025 school year need to provide evidence of a physical examination completed by a physician, physician assistant, or an advance practice registered nurse to the school your child attends – or will attend. There are required immunizations needed for school that are given to kindergarteners and seventh grade students during their school physical.
All students must be current with all school required immunizations and provide proof to the school. There are many resources available and the school nurse can assist you if you have questions.
Please note that high school athletic physicals need to be completed after May 1st to be eligible for the 2024-2025 sports season.
Check it off your to-do list: Kindergarten registration for 2024-25
Do you have a child – or do you know of a child – that will start kindergarten next year? Lincoln Public Schools is now accepting kindergarten registrations for the 2024-2025 school year.
For more information about kindergarten registration and assessment testing for incoming students, please go to: https://home.lps.org/
LPS preschool applications for 2024-25
We are now accepting applications for the 2024-25 LPS Preschool year. Application materials are available on our website at https://home.lps.org/
Families of children who will be at least three years old (born on or after July 31, 2021) and who are not yet kindergarten age eligible (born on or before July 31, 2019) are welcome to apply.
Our inclusive preschool classrooms are located at 31 LPS buildings across the district and serve three-to-five year olds.
Applications along with the required materials may be submitted by:
- Emailing earlychildhood@lps.org
- In person Monday-Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 300 South 48th Street
- By mail:
Department of Early Childhood
300 South 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
Community News – May edition
Each month LPS publishes Community News in an effort to help share family-friendly community events and activities from non-profit organizations. Check out the May edition preview of Community News online.
Summer job opportunity for high school juniors and seniors: 2024 summer crew maintenance workers
Are you a high school junior or senior looking for an experiential summer job opportunity? Join the LPS summer crew and assist full-time staff in various areas such as paint, grounds, electrical, drafting, HVAC, distribution center and sustainability! Gain valuable life skills while contributing to our team. The position runs from May to late August 2024. Applicants must be at least 17 years old by the start date and possess a valid Nebraska driver’s license with a driving record consistent with district policy. No prior experience is necessary. Please do not use your LPS student email when applying.
Interested applicants can apply HERE. Applications close May 31.
Educator Interview Fair—May 10
Is someone you know interested in a career as an educator at Lincoln Public Schools? Certificated candidates interested in becoming a teacher (general, special education, early childhood), counselor, school psychologist, speech-language pathologist, social worker or school nurse within Lincoln Public Schools are eligible to participate in our Educator Interview Fair.
Educator Interview Fair
Friday, May 10
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
In-person or over Zoom at the Steve Joel District Leadership Center
(the district office at 5905 O Street).
All interested candidates can secure their interview spot HERE
Support Staff Interview Days—June 13 and July 18
We’re excited to start adding enthusiastic staff to our team for the 2024-2025 school year! We’ll be hosting two Summer Interview Days June 13 and July 18. We’re hiring in various areas, including paraeducators, transportation, custodian and nutrition services.
Walk-ins are welcome, but we recommend filling out a pre-event application to speed up the interview process and potentially get a job offer that day!
Thursday, June 13
Scott Middle School Gym
(2200 Pine Lake Rd)
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday, July 18
North Star High School – Media & Lunch Area
(5801 N 33rd St)
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fill out a Summer Interview Days application HERE.
Community Summer Jobs and Extended Learning Opportunities (JELO)
Is your child looking for a job or other extended learning opportunity? Students can use their Chromebook or LPS Student Portal account to check out our electronic bulletin board by going to lps.org and typing in the keyword “JELO”. (Students must be logged in to their LPS Student Portal to view the board.)
Students in grades 6-12 will find information about a wide variety of opportunities available. This includes activities, camps, jobs and internships. We update the board every Wednesday afternoon.
Are you a business or organization wanting to share your opportunities with LPS students?
If so, please enter the information about your program/opportunity here: www.bit.ly/stujobslps.
Once you submit the information on the form, we will review it to ensure that it fits with our Board policies and regulations before we post it to the electronic bulletin board. Once an opportunity is posted, students in all middle and high schools are easily able to access the information. Please note: anyone outside of the LPS network or without LPS Portal access will not be able to access the eBulletin board.
LPS summer camps and learning opportunities
Teaching and learning doesn’t stop during the summer at Lincoln Public Schools! Check out our website for the latest opportunities offered at our schools. More opportunities will be added soon!
High School Summer School (grades 9-12)
High school summer school is open to students who were in grades 9-12 during the 2023-2024 school year. The summer school program provides an opportunity for all high school students to continue their learning during the summer and earn additional credits.
Check out our website for more information.
ACT Prep
Lincoln Public Schools offers high-quality, affordable workshops to help students prepare for the ACT college exam in June and July. Registration for Summer workshops is open now. Click here for more information.
Music
There are multiple opportunities for students entering grades 4-12 who have an interest and passion for music. Check out our website for information and registration information.
Athletics (grades 3-12)
Summer Athletic Clinics are offered through all 8 LPS High Schools and are conducted by the individual sport coaches at their respective locations. Clinics are offered in various sports and are available for students entering grades 3-12 for the 2024-2025 school year. Click here for more information.
May 1 NSAA transfer deadline
REMINDER – May 1 is the deadline for transferring students participating in NSAA activity or athletics. Students in grades 9-11 who are transferring high schools and are interested in participating in any NSAA activity or athletics during the 2024-2025 must follow all of the following steps prior to May 1, 2024:
Once the student is notified they are accepted into their new high school, your child will need to contact the athletic director at the new high school to indicate their transfer and interest in participating. Failure to contact the new high school athletic director prior to May 1, 2024 will jeopardize a student’s eligibility to participate in varsity activities during the 2024-25 school year. Please note: Any student who has already used their May 1 NSAA transfer option will have to meet other transfer eligibility requirements or be ineligible for varsity competition for the first 90 school days during the 2024-25 school year.
Check it out! College scholarship opportunities posted on our eBulletin board
We have a one-stop-shop for high school students to find scholarship opportunities. Students can use their Chromebook or LPS Student Portal account to check out our electronic bulletin board by going to lps.org and typing in the jumpcode RCGL. (Students must be logged in to their LPS Student Portal to view the board.)
Remember, you can find free college planning services, need-based scholarship programs, college access grants for high schools, and college access resources for middle schools on the EducationQuest Foundation website.
Are you an organization wanting to share your scholarship with LPS students?
If so, please email Lori Hemmett at lhemmett@lps.org.
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