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20303 Blue Sage Parkway
Omaha, Nebraska 68130
402-289-0616
Parents and Guardians of Elkhorn South Students: I hope that your students and families are now settled back into the routine of the school year. From my office, the year has started extremely well and I believe this trend will continue. A Glance at 2017-18 Elkhorn South Data Elkhorn South administrators and teachers closely monitor numerous sources of data in order to ensure that our curriculum is appropriately challenging and meeting the needs of our students. Annually, we eagerly await the ACT Report and the Advanced Placement (AP) scores that are released in late summer to early fall. These measures are not the only feedback we study, but we believe these are important indicators in judging the effectiveness of our academic programs at the high school and are meaningful for our students. Junior ACT Data Given the high stakes nature of college entrance exams, we feel an obligation to our students and parents to prepare students fully for the college readiness assessments. This year’s Junior ACT data shows ESHS far exceeding state averages in all four areas (English, Reading, Math and Science). Elkhorn South students’ average composite score was 24.7 compared to the 19.4 State average. Comparatively, our Junior ACT Average rose from 24.1 in 2016-17 to 24.7 in 2018. *Note this is only the second year of Statewide ACT testing for all Juniors and our Graduate Report for the class of 2018 is not yet available.
AP Test Data Elkhorn South offers 14 Advanced Placement (AP) courses to students in 10th, 11th and 12th grades. AP courses are designed to give students college level experiences while in the supportive environment of high school and research clearly supports students taking the most appropriately rigorous courses in high school to prepare for college. In essence, one of ESHS’s goals is for stu-dents to not only gain admittance into college, but to achieve at high levels once there. When studying AP results, two indicators must be considered: the number of students taking the exams and the number of students that score successfully on the test. AP defines success as an exam score of “3” or higher, which research finds to be a predictor of college success. Below is a summation of Elkhorn South’s AP test scores takers and scores compared to Nebraska and global averages. This year, 234 of the 313 Seniors (75%) and 211 of the 308 Juniors (69%) are enrolled in at least one AP Class. During the 2017-18 school year, ESHS adminis-tered a record high 819 exams to 485 students and 78% of all exams taken earned a score of 3 or better. We are extremely proud of our students and their desire to be college and career ready! As we discuss with our staff annually, academic growth does not happen by accident. Development is earned through the hard-work and perseverance of our students, staff and parents. We also emphasize the importance of challenging students to take clas-ses that are appropriately rigorous to spur academic growth and curiosity. We believe that asking anything less than what our stu-dents are capable of leads to short-term success, but long-term failure. Again, I hope that your student’s 2018-19 school year is off to a great start and as always, please email or call me if I can be of assistance to your family. Take Care, Mark Mark Kalvoda Principal Elkhorn South High School 20303 Blue Sage Parkway Omaha, NE 68130 402-289-0616
11th grade Composite Math Science STEM English Reading
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2017-18 24.7 24.8 24.0 24.7 24.9 24.7
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Elkhorn South High School
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ATTENDANCE AND TARDY POLICY
REMINDERS
- We understand that some-
times situations arise that
cause students to be tardy to
school, thus there are no
consequences for the first two
times students are late. There-
fore there is no such thing as an
excused tardy without
documentation from a
professional appointment.
- Students are considered tardy
when they arrive to school after
the 8:10am bell. Students are
considered absent, if they arrive
after 8:25am.
- Please call ahead to the at-
tendance secretary for your
student's scheduled appoint-
ments. If ample time is given,
we can have the student
awaiting you in the main office.
- ESHS is a closed campus and
students are not
permitted to leave for lunch.
The practice of
excusing students to go
out for lunch creates
disruption to the school day and
is unnecessary.
MILITARY RECRUITER CONTACTS
Parents of Juniors and Seniors: In accordance with the No Child Left Behind Act, Elkhorn Public Schools is required to release contact information of all Juniors and Seniors to military recruiters. All students’ contact information will be released unless an “opt-out” form is on file at the high school. If you would like to have your student removed from this report, please contact the high school administration.
ESHS ATTENDANCE AND ADMINISTRATION (402) 289-0616 press 1
COUNSELING CENTER
(402) 289-0616 press 2
ATHLETICS/ACTIVITIES (402) 289-0616 press 3
SODEXO FOOD SERVICE
(402) 289-0443
EPS DISTRICT OFFICE (402) 289-2579
TEACHER’S AND STAFF E-MAIL
First letter of first name followed by entire last [email protected]
Example: Joe Smith—[email protected]
Get started on the right foot! The Media Center opens daily at 7:15 a.m. Avoid the morning traffic and get a head
start on the day.
After School Academy is available Monday – Friday in the Media Center until 4:30. NHS tutors and computers available. Get your homework done before you leave
for the day.
DAILY BULLETIN ON THE WEB
www.elkhornweb.org Updated daily by
8:30 a.m.
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Reminders From Your School Nurse…
We want to take great care of your child, and one way to help us do that is to provide the health office with current health information and medication needed for your child.
If your child has any health needs such as Asthma, Severe Allergy, Diabetes, Seizures, etc we must have an action plan on file that is signed by the doctor and the parent. This information is very important, so we know exactly what is best to do for your child, in the event of an emergency. Please remember if your stu-dent has any medications such as an inhaler, Epi-Pen, Benedryl, etc to be used in an emergency situation, we need to have those available at school, with a signed medication authorization, so trained staff can ad-minister.
If your child requires any medication while at school, this includes all prescription and/or all over-the-counter (e.g. ibuprofen, acetaminophen, cough drops, etc) ALL MEDICATION requires a medication authorization, signed by the physician and the parent. All medication must be unexpired and provided in the original store packaging or pharmacy labeled container.
Links to blank forms, or your doctor may use their preferred version. Medication Authorization http://www.elkhornweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Med-Auth-Form-Front-Only.pdf
AireNebraska Asthma/Allergy Action Plan http://nebula.wsimg.com/cfbaa74b1585069c3e62e082be27a34c?AccessKeyId=32029651ABFAD3DBF315&disposition=0&alloworigin=1
I do travel during the week to several buildings in the district, so please feel free to contact me via email [email protected] or leaving a message for me at your school’s office, and I will get back to you as soon as possible. I look forward to a great school year!
Amy Laughlin-Hardick, BSN, RN
VNA School Nurse [email protected]
ESHS
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Counseling Center Newsletter September 2018
Jason Gosnell A-E Meggan Coghill F-K Kyan Kingston L-Rn Steve Patras Ro-Z
Interested in National Honor Society???? We often answer questions about what it takes to gain ac-ceptance into NHS. All juniors and seniors with a 3.5 cumu-lative GPA are invited to apply. Visit www.elkhornweb.org-ESHS-Activites-NHS for the application, which includes documenting activities, awards, and service hours. Service hours must be verified with a signature of the person in charge of the event. We encourage students to collect signatures as they complete their service hours rather than trying to collect them later. You can either print the NHS application and collect signatures there or collect signatures on loose paper and submit these with your application. It’s also a good idea to track activities and awards as you go. Students can do this on the application or can create an activities resume at www.educationquest.org.
Dual Credit Offerings: These classes are offered for college credit. Students are responsible for registra-tion and tuition and will receive information during the first few weeks of school if they are in a class that qualifies for dual credit. Students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA and meet deadlines to apply. Check with your intended college to see if credits transfer, as each college has their own policy. Check our website under Academic Planning for more info. Peru State College: Composition (Rosenberg, spring enrollment) Honors PreCalc (Smith, fall and/or spring enrollment) University of NE at Omaha: AP Biology (fall and/or spring enrollment) AP Statistics (Preble, spring enrollment) Nebraska Wesleyan University: AP Calculus BC (fall and/or spring enrollment) AP English Lit/Comp (Simons, fall and/or spring en-rollment) AP Spanish Lang/Culture (Stanley, spring enrollment)
Japanese II and III (spring enrollment)
On the web, there are two places to obtain information on academic, career and college planning. The counselors use these links as important communication tools for students and parents.
https://www.elkhornweb.org/eshs/academics/ This site contains information for all students.
http://student.naviance.com/elkhorn Naviance is our college and career planning tool, complete with personality inventories, career information, college search tools, and more. Students can access their accounts by using their user name and passwords used to log in to the computer.
AP Classes & College Credits: AP tests are given in May. Visit www.collegeboard.org for information about AP college credit transferability.
SENIORS: Senior Seminar: Counselors will visit with seniors in English classes soon to discuss college applications, scholarships, financial aid, and the use of Naviance. Scholarships: Naviance is the vehicle used by ESHS to dis-seminate information regarding scholarships. Seniors and parents are encouraged to check Naviance at least bi-weekly for updates. Watch deadlines throughout the year. NCAA: Seniors interested in playing a Division I or II col-lege sport need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center at www.ncaa.org. ACT scores need to be sent directly from ACT. Students interested in NAIA sports must register at www.playnaia.org. Once registered, request a transcript from the Counseling Center.
Explore A Career! -- The Omaha Exploring program is an
awesome opportunity for 9-12th graders to learn about a career
field through hands-on learning and meeting with professionals. Activities are starting so register NOW. Go to www.omahaexploring.org or stop in the Counseling Center for more information.
Hey underclassmen: Are you thinking about college? You should be! Are you considering a selective school? Do you want to play sports? How will you pay for college? These answers may guide your course selection and help you see the importance of grades at ESHS. Visit: College Planning-educationquest.org; NCAA-eligibilitycenter.org; EPS Foundation (scholarshipsAchieve)-elkhornfoundation.org.
PSAT registration PSAT, a practice SAT and qualifying test for the Na-tional Merit Scholarship, will be given on Saturday, Oct. 13 at EHS. Interested 10th and 11th graders reg-ister in the counseling center by Sept. 28. Cost is $25.
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ESHS Activities ** Check out the Activities Department Website – www.mhsaaconference.org **
ATHLETIC FORMS AND REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE! – Go to: www.elkhornweb.org/storm - Activities - Forms
PRIVIT Instructions are available for ESHS, EVV, and ERMS students. Only update each year!
Welcome Elkhorn South Fans!
The 2018-2019 school year is ready to go, and the ESHS Activities Department would like to invite each of you to attend one of our many contests in either athletic or extra-curricular events.
Adult Athletic passes are available in the Activities Office for $55.00 each. This pass will enable a patron to attend all ESHS home activities for the school year, with the exception of Metro Conference and District (NSAA) level events. Student activity passes are $35.00 each, and must be purchased by all athletes in grades 7-12. Students will receive a photo activity pass upon payment of this fund. Funds raised by the sale of activity tickets will be used to reduce the general fund contributions to the activities fund and to add revenue to the activities fund to meet the rising costs for athletic programs. Your support is greatly appreciated. Admission prices for this year will be $6.00 for adults, and $4.00 for students for all varsity contests. $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students at all lower level contests.
SPORTSMANSHIP AT GAMES IS AN EXPECTATION OF OUR COACHES, PLAYERS, AND FANS!
Calendar/Information- For the most current/accurate information, please go to www.mhsaahomeconference.org you can sign up to have all activities de-partment calendar information and changes linked to your phone, computers, iPad or tablet, and gives you the ability to sync with your personal calendars. It is an amazing program!
IMPORTANAT FAQ’s Regarding Activities/Athletics I have compiled the ten most frequently asked questions that occur during the school year. Hopefully this may aide in the communi-cation between the school and your home. 1. Academic Requirements. Elkhorn Public Schools uses the same set of standards for all extra-curricular programs. This standard follows the NSAA rule of 20 credit hours passed the previous semester. This is the equivalent of 4 full-time classes passed. This rule applies to ALL extra-curricular groups at EHS. 2. Activities Code. Training rules violations are cumulative for each school year. Example: A student who is in violation during the winter sports season has one strike against them. If the same student then violates a second time during either the same or another season that they are a participant, they then have a second strike applied. These rules apply to all 7-12th grade activities partici-pants. Please refer to the EPS Activities Handbook for more complete information. 3. Attendance. On a normal school day, students must be in attendance for a 1/2 day immediately prior to the scheduled game or practice. For example, this would mean a student would need to be in attendance at the start of 5th hour at the HS building. Pro-fessional appointments are EXCUSED. See your head coach, or contact the A.D. office for more specific expectations. 4. Activity Fee. All participants in MS and HS sports programs are required to pay the $35 student activity fee. All students are en-couraged to purchase this same activity ticket the opening week of school, as it is their free pass to attend all Elkhorn contests at no charge. 5. Forms-Clearance to participate. Available to complete online at: www.elkhornweb.org/storm -PRIVIT Online Forms. Complete online along with the $35 activity fee prior to beginning practices or conditioning. 6. Lettering & Letter Jackets. The E-Club will give each student their initial athletic letter, complimentary, at the completion of the season for which they participated. Each coach has specific standards for lettering requirements. Parents may purchase letter jack-ets, patches, chevron's and pins from local sporting goods suppliers. ESHS has a specific form you can take to the sporting goods store to insure they complete your jacket correctly. These forms are available in the AD office. 7. Domicile Rule. Students MUST live in the Elkhorn School District to be eligible. Any student living outside the district boundaries must complete transfer information with Dr. Bary Habrock, Superintendent of Schools. 8. Off-Season Programs. Please see your head coach prior to participation in any outside programs. Elkhorn South High School will obviously support in-season programs FIRST. No students may "work out" on their own in any EPS facility. Supervision is re-quired due to liability reasons. 9. What time does the game start? Unfortunately when battling Mother Nature, she usually wins! For the most current and up-to-date information, please check our information at: www.mhsaaconference.org Please navigate your way to whichever sport and level of play you are interested in!
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ESHS Storm HOMECOMING: Football Game Sept. 21st vs. Columbus @7pm
Dance – Semi-Formal September 22nd at ESHS from 8:30-11:30pm. $5 admission. Coronation @10:30pm
STUDENT and FAN DECORUM AT HOME FB GAMES at EPS Stadium 1. Student and fan decorum should at all times reflect good sportsmanship. This is the number one
expectation. Please follow all NSAA and ESHS sportsmanship guidelines.
2. Traffic at Elkhorn Stadium will be heavy. The designated drop off and pick-up zone is at the front doors (by the Flagpole) of Elkhorn High School.
= 3. No drinks are allowed to be brought into the stadium.
4. Students in grades PreK-8 are required to sit either with their parents or in Section A (farthest north section) in the designated rows.
5. Students should at all times remain in the stadium. The track and the unfenced hill areas are off limits at all times.
6. Students are to remain seated during the games with a minimum of walking (not running) back and forth to other areas in the stadium complex such as the concession stand and restrooms.
7. No balls or similar projectiles (e.g. footballs, nerf balls, tennis balls) are allowed in the stadium and may be confiscated if brought to the stadium and thrown. Students who throw items in the stands may be escorted out. Artificial noisemakers are prohibited and could result in an unsportsmanlike penalty for the team.
8. No loitering in the parking lot. The lights will be turned off soon after the end of the game and all fans should clear the parking lot as soon as possible.
9. Students leaving the stadium during the game will not be readmitted to the stadium.
10. The stadium and all school district grounds are smoke-free, tobacco free areas at all times.
11. Students failing to follow these guidelines or who fail to follow the directions of Supervisors/Stadium Security will be escorted out of the stadium and asked to leave.
Attention All FB Fans
In order to provide a fair and equitable experience to all spectators attending home varsity FB games, the gates will open at 5:45PM
Thank you for your support ! Please see Roger Ortmeier – ESHS A.D if you need special assistance for
seating at a home varsity football contest.
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Parent Volunteer Opportunity this Fall
If you are available to volunteer your time at Elkhorn South, please contact Kristi Costello at [email protected]. We need assistance each year with vision/health screening for Sophomores and new students, 25 parent volunteers are needed for an afternoon on November 1st. Offering to help doesn’t necessarily commit you to assist, but we will contact you to determine your availability. Thank you for considering this opportunity to volunteer at Elkhorn South.
Student Handbook Highlight: DRESS CODE As summer seems to be extending itself, it is worthy to review handbook guidelines regarding dress and appearance. “The high school dress code is one of common sense, parental approval, and personal pride…Clothing is not to be too tight, too short, too bare or so extreme as to be immodest.” Under these parameters, the chest, buttocks, and midriff should be covered at all times. Additionally, clothing displaying or referencing drugs, tobacco, alcohol, sexual innuendo or nudity are not permissible. Students in violation of this will be asked to change and may be sent home for a change of clothing. Please help us in preventing this loss of instructional time by assuring your student is making appropriate and prideful clothing choices before leaving home.
TRAVEL TO PERU NEXT SUMMER:
There is going to be a Parent, Student, and Teacher meeting about the Spanish department's summer trip to Peru. The meeting will take place Thursday, September 6th at 7:00 p.m. in the library/media center. We will discuss the 8 day trip with Smithsonian Student Adventures to Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu. A representative from Smithsonian Student Adventures will also present to answer any questions.
The trip is tentatively scheduled to depart at the end of May and return the first week of June. Students will have the opportunity to stay with host families while learning about Peruvian culture.
PARENT EMAILS, ADDRESSES and PHONE NUMBERS:
Email is our primary form of communication. If you have an email, address or phone number that has changed, please contact Mrs. Krusemark in the counseling center at [email protected] or 402-289-0616, ext 2 . Keep informed of everything through our monthly newsletters, daily bulletin and school calendar. Access all of these from the ESHS website elkhornweb.org > Buildings > ESHS .
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September 27-29 @ 7:00, Pre-Show One-Act 6:30-7:00
September 30 @ 2:00, Pre-Show One-Act 1:30-2:00
Tickets $5 online available at https://sites.google.com/epsne.org/theatrearts or $7 at the door
THE WORLD’S LONGEST RUNNING PLAY. A group of strangers is stranded in a boarding house dur-ing a snowstorm, one of whom is a murderer. The suspects include the newly married couple who run the house, and the suspicions in their minds nearly wreck their perfect marriage. Others are a spinster with a curious background, an architect who seems better equipped to be a chef, a retired Army major, a strange little man who claims his car has overturned in a drift, and a jurist who makes life miserable for everyone. Into their midst comes a policeman, traveling on skis. He no sooner arrives, when someone is killed. Two down, and one to go. To get to the rationale of the murderer's pattern, the policeman probes the background of everyone present, and rattles a lot of skeletons.” - Samuel French
Visit the Theatre & Speech Website for more detailed information about our exciting year! https://sites.google.com/epsne.org/theatrearts
Important Dates for the year: Fall Play Sept. 27-Sept. 30 (practices are mostly after school, detailed rehearsal schedule will be posted on the
website) Competitive Play Production (One-Act) Team: Home Competition – November 10 (we host), Parent
Performance – Nov. 26 at 7:00pm, Districts – Nov 30 or Dec 1 TBA Showcase One-Act Parent Performance – Nov. 26 at 7:00 pm TBA Speech Team Season - TBA (competing Nov-March, practices will start in August), Home Speech Meet (we
host) - TBA Variety Show Night – April 9 Theatre Arts and Speech Team Banquet – May 2 Student-directed one-acts– May 9 TBA (will be based upon interest) ITS Summer Musical Theatre Camp – At EHS this year, June TBA
Remind info for students: ITS: https://www.remind.com/join/4hgedg (This will be the primary form of communication for the theatre honor-ary for Actors and Tech Crew) Theatre Arts https://www.remind.com/join/souththe (This will be the primary form of communication for Fall Play, One-Acts, Tech Crew, and Drama Club) Speech Team https://www.remind.com/join/2eahc4 (This will be the primary form of communication for the Speech Team)
Remind info for parents:
ITS Parents: https://www.remind.com/join/hag6ek Theatre Arts Parents: https://www.remind.com/join/hk7k4f Speech Team Parents: https://www.remind.com/join/82bg78
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There will be a show Choir parent informational meeting in the ESHS Auditorium at 6:30 PM. The first show choir payment is due by September 15th. Join us at the Vocal Music Fall Concert on October 8th at 7 PM in the ESHS Auditorium.
BAND NEWS
The ESHS Marching Blue and Gold had an EXCELLENT first outing at the football game on Au-gust 24th! The crowd saw the largest band in school history, with 175 students performing both pregame and halftime shows.
Upcoming events for the band:
Saturday, September 8th from 6:30am - 2pm: ESHS Band Fundraiser Breakfast at Le Peep at 17660 Wright Street. Tell your server you're here for the bandand we receive 25% of the proceeds! Friday, September 14th - Home Football Performance including Pinnacle Band Tailgate performance Saturday, September 15th - Competitive Band Competition at Millard West High School Friday, September 21st - Home Football Performance including Band Tailgate Saturday, September 29th - Competitive Band Competition at Columbus High School
DECA welcomes you to the 2018-2019 school year! This school year is full of exciting opportunities for freshman to seniors involved in DECA. DECA is a fun, active business club that allows students to network and develop relationships with other students. Members will have the opportunity to participate in community service, learn leadership skills, and rep-resent our school in competitions. Students who have not yet picked up a registration form may see Mr. Dolesh in C015 before or after school or during TA for more information. Registration forms and the fee of $30 is due by Thursday, September 27th. Upcoming events include: September 19th - Fall Leadership Conference Registration forms and $45 due to Mr. Dolesh (Conference is Monday, October 8th) September 26th - ESHS School Grounds cleanup and ice cream social 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. September 27th - DECA Registration forms and $30 due to Mr. Dolesh October 5th – Donut sales for end of 1st Quarter (proceeds donated to charity) October 8th – Fall Leadership Conference 7:30 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. (Excused from school) October 11th - Football Concessions for the Omaha Northwest home game (Volunteer sign-up in Mr. Dolesh’s room) October 22nd or 29th – Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (collect canned goods to donate to the food bank) Pizza Party aftwards
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HALE is Elkhorn Public Schools’ High Ability Learner Education. Kim Johnson is the HALE teacher ser-vicing both high schools. Generally, she is at Elkhorn High in the mornings and Elkhorn South (C018) in the afternoons. Visit the HALE webpage from the Elkhorn South High School Activities website to learn more about services and to keep track of upcoming opportunities via the online HALE calendar. Academic Decathlon
Academic Decathlon is a cross-curricular competition for grades 9-12 and all GPAs. This year’s topic will be The 1960’s: A Transformational Decade, covering science, literature, art, music, social scene, economics and math. Science will focus on an introduction to laser technology and its applica-tion. Art will include a section on art fundamentals and will largely focus on the art of the 1960’s. Music will provide an introduction to the music of that decade. Literature will include critical reading, selected shorter works and one long work which will be the play Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead by Tom Stoppard. As this club is for both ESHS and EHS students, all students are welcome at both schools for meetings. Infor-mation and material will be handed out at the first meeting. EHS September 6th 3:30-4:30 Room C207 ESHS September 13th 3:30-4:30 F Wing Social Studies Breakout Area. EHS September 27th 3:30-4:30 Room C207
All GPA’s are welcome. You do not have to cover all topics-even if you are only interested in one or two subjects, AcDec is for you! For more information, see or email Ms. Ashley Anderson ([email protected])(EHS room C207). Robotics
The VEX challenge this year is Turning Point (see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDDGBcs0TFM&feature=youtu.be). We extend a grateful thank you to Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation for their generous financial support. New members interested in designing, building or programming robots are welcome - meetings are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5:30 in room C018. Olympus Club
Olympus Club is a student-run organization with a mission to pursue and promote academic excel-lence at ESHS. Our members have the opportunity to participate in a variety of social and service events. It’s a great way to meet people and make new friends. Kickoff is Wednesday, September 19 from 5:30-7:00 pm. Come join us for waffles, dodgeball and election of class officers. For more information, see Mrs. Johnson or Mr. Murray. Quiz Bowl Quiz bowl practice is held daily during lunch. Anyone interested in checking it out should bring their lunch to the HALE room (C018) – new members are always welcome! Sign up sheets are posted in the HALE room for Norris Quiz Bowl (Sept 15), Women’s Quiz Bowl (Oct 17), and History/Geography Quiz Bowl (Oct 24). PSAT
The PSAT test is October 13. Sophomore and Junior HALE students should sign up in the Guidance Center. For Juniors, the PSAT test determines National Merit Scholars and it’s a good practice test for Sophomores. Olympus Club is hosting a PSAT Practice Pizza Party on Wednesday, October 10 with Reading/Writing practice from 3:30-5:15 and Math practice from 5:45-7:00, with free pizza in between. Upcoming Dates: Academic Decathlon: EHS September 6th 3:30-4 :30 Room C207 ESHS September 13th 3:30-4:30 F Wing Social Studies Breakout Area. EHS September 27th 3:30-4:30 Room C207
Olympus Club: Kickoff- Waffles and Dodgeball September 19, 5:30-7:00 in the commons
Quiz Bowl Norris High School- Saturday, September 15 Women’s Quiz Bowl - Wednesday, October 17 History/Geography Quiz Bowl - Wednesday, October 24
Robotics: Every Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:30-5:30
PSAT Test PSAT Practice Pizza Party- Wednesday, October 10, 3:30pm- 7:00pm PSAT test October 13 - Sophomores and Juniors
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POST PROM 2019: Attention Junior Class Parents We Need Your Help-Post PROM is hosted by Junior Class parents. It is completely separate from PROM and not funded by ESHS. If you would like to help with the plan-ning of the Junior/Senior Post Prom events and festivities please reach out to the committee chair of the committee you would like to work on.
There are many sub-committees responsible for making the event happen. Each committee needs 2 chairpersons and many volunteer helpers on each committee.
Co-Chairs: Angie Nixon [email protected] Nikki Kirshenbaum [email protected] Secretary: Abby Haarala [email protected] Treasurer: Kim Lehl [email protected] Food: Dana Payne [email protected] Decorations: Kelli Gleckler [email protected] Laura Jones [email protected] Games: Bridget Pederson [email protected] Keri Francis [email protected] Prizes: Natalie Haughawout [email protected] Brenda Michalski [email protected]
Dodgeball: Kristie Barker [email protected] Security/Check Rita Ortmeier [email protected] In/Entertainment Kelly Parr [email protected] Volunteer Coordinator Jill Sholly [email protected]
If you would like to volunteer please reach out to us and look for more information in next month’s newsletter.
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September 2018
District RemindersPRINTED DISTRICT CALENDAR CHANGESIn an effort to ensure families are receiving the most up-to-date and accurate information, the District has discontinued the printing and distribution of a District-wide events and activities calendar.
Visit https://www.elkhornweb.org/calendar to view the most current activities and events information on the District calendar or to choose an individual building calendar to view.
TECH SAVVY PARENT TIPSAs students and parents get back into the school year, it’s important to remember to prioritize time and focus on schoolwork For students, procrastination generally takes on the form of “multitasking”, which often leads to distractions and wasted time. In order to curb this occurrence prior to it becoming a bad habit that will move with them into adulthood, take a look at a few options for apps and plugins that help reduce the instances of this current trend. RescueTime: this plug-in tracks how much time is being spent on specific sites and generates reports showing the results. By reviewing these reports, you and your child can see exactly where the majority of their time is being wasted. Work Mode: Work Mode blocks access to all social media feeds during any time frame that the plug-in is turned on. What better way to ensure your child is focused solely on the task at hand than by making the distractions they typically default to inaccessible during the time they need to be focusing on other important things? For more information on these and other time saving options, visit www.commonsensemedia.org.
SCHOOLMESSENGER MESSAGING AND ALERT SYSTEMBoth the EPS District and each individual building regularly use a parent messaging system called SchoolMessenger to send emails and phone calls to parents, including monthly information about building happenings, as well as school closings. SchoolMessenger also allows recipients the option to “unsubscribe” from its mailing list; please understand that by “unsubscribing” you are completely removing your email address from ALL lists, including both District and building specific emails. If at any time you unsubscribe then later decide you would like to begin receiving emails again, please let your building secretary know.
Elkhorn Public Schools Policy 507.13—Internet Safety Policy was written in compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act. Tech Savvy Parent tips are intended to inform and educate parents of technology that may be available to their students. Tips may feature apps that are educational as well as those that may be a cause for concern to parents.
DISTRICT SOCIAL MEDIA To better serve our communication needs and ensure that all EPS students, families, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community receive necessary information and District updates, all EPS buildings have launched social media accounts. The links to all EPS accounts are below and can be followed for regular updates from the District and buildings.
School Social Platform Links
Elkhorn Public Schools
https://twitter.com/ElkhornPShttps://www.facebook.com/ElkhornPS
EPS Young Adult Program
https://www.facebook.com/ElkhornPSYAPhttps://twitter.com/ElkhornPS_YAP
Elkhorn High School
https://twitter.com/ElkhornPS_EHShttps://www.facebook.com/ElkhornPSEHS
Elkhorn South High School
https://twitter.com/ElkhornPS_ESHShttps://www.facebook.com/ElkhornPSESHS
Elkhorn GrandviewMiddle School
https://twitter.com/ElkhornPS_EGMShttps://www.facebook.com/ElkhornPSEGMS
Elkhorn MIddle School
https://twitter.com/ElkhornPS_EMShttps://www.facebook.com/ElkhornPSEMS/
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School
https://twitter.com/ElkhornPS_ERMShttps://www.facebook.com/ElkhornPSERMS/
Elkhorn Valley ViewMiddle School
https://twitter.com/ElkhornPS_EVVMShttps://www.facebook.com/Elkhorn-Valley-View-Middle-School-557415441267940/
Arbor View https://twitter.com/ElkhornPS_AVhttps://www.facebook.com/Arbor-View-Elementary-School-136900903676316/
Blue Sage https://twitter.com/ElkhornPS_BSEhttps://www.facebook.com/Blue-Sage-Elementary-240794969746868/
School Social Platform Links
Fire Ridge https://twitter.com/ElkhornPS_FRhttps://www.facebook.com/Fire-Ridge-Elementary-School-1949156692005175/
Hillrise https://twitter.com/ElkhornPS_HRhttps://www.facebook.com/Hillrise-Elementary-School-132595107416673/
Manchester https://twitter.com/ElkhornPS_MNhttps://www.facebook.com/Manchester-Elementary-School-139240350128365/
Sagewood https://twitter.com/ElkhornPS_SWhttps://www.facebook.com/Sagewood-Elementary-School-1544666845570684/
Skyline https://twitter.com/ElkhornPS_SKhttps://www.facebook.com/ElkhornPSSK/
Spring Ridge https://twitter.com/ElkhornPS_SRhttps://www.facebook.com/Spring-Ridge-Elementary-School-185515498695818/
West Bay https://twitter.com/ElkhornPS_WBhttps://www.facebook.com/West-Bay-Elementary-School-382449948847622
West Dodge Station
https://twitter.com/ElkhornPS_WDhttps://www.facebook.com/West-Dodge-Station-Elementary-School-137912326835858
Westridge https://twitter.com/ElkhornPS_WRhttps://www.facebook.com/ElkhornPSWR/
Elkhorn Public Schools Career Awareness
Program September 2018
SKILLS
INTERESTS
VALUES
WHY IS A CAREERASSESSMENT IMPORTANT?
Click the title above to learn more about the importance of career assessements!
AVAILABLE CAREER EXPLORATION OPTIONS
CAREERCAMPS, FAIRS,
& TOURS
CAREER EXPLORATION DAY
EAT WITH AN EXPERT
JOB SHADOWING
MINIMAL TIME COMMITMENT
DURATION
30MINUTESUP TO
ONE DAY
CAREERCAMPS, FAIRS,
& TOURS
CAREER EXPLORINGPROGRAM
JOB SHADOWING
MULTIPLE DAY COMMITMENT
DURATION
TWO ORMOREDAYS
JOBOPPORTUNITIES
MILITARYOPPORTUNITIES
VOLUNTEEROPPORTUNITIES
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
CALENDAROF EVENTS
CAREER RESOURCES
JOB SEARCHESSENTIALS
RESOURCES
Contact Dana Buurman for more information on the current career awareness opportunitites!
Email: [email protected] Phone: 402.289.0616
Explore. Learn. Connect. Succeed!
Elkhorn South High School
Storm Publications 20303 Blue Sage Parkway, Omaha, NE 68130
402-289-0616
Order Your 2019 Yearbook! Prices go up as time goes on. Order early!
www.yearbookforever.com $50 through August 31, 2018
$60 through December 31, 2018 $70 through February 1, 2019
$75 for all books not pre-ordered Dear Parent/Guardian: It is time to start thinking about this year’s book of memories! For the sixth year in a row, we are offering an easy way for parents and students to purchase yearbooks--online. 1. Go to the website (www.yearbookforever.com), 2. type in the school name under “select your school,” and the steps will guide you through your purchase. If you are unable to use the website or are uncomfortable with that process, you can send cash or check (for the appropriate amount from the timeline above) and list your student’s name somewhere on the check. Your student can drop it off in D015 OR mail it to Elkhorn South High School, ATTN: Yearbook. Receipts for on-line sales will be automatically sent electronically. If purchasing with check or cash, receipts are printed upon request. *We do not sell our books at the fall open house. The cost to produce yearbook has gone up over the years, but our price for you has not changed in at least the past ten years. With a full-color, ever-growing yearbook, we need to be able to cover the cost of production. With that being said, our starting price is still the regular $50, but for a very limited amount of time. Take advantage of this, please. Prices will increase quickly. Our yearbook staff has already spent numerous hours getting ready for the 2019 book. We have an amazing staff of great people who are ready to document the moments of the year in this keepsake you need on your shelf forever. :) Thank you very much! *Class of 2019 families: Please see other document with senior photo info.
Senior yearbook ad/dedication information to come (Deadline will be Nov. 19) The 2019 Yearbook Staff Jen Sinclair, Yearbook Adviser [email protected] Ashlyn Dickmeyer, Grace Gardner, Ryanna Powers, Editors-in-Chief
ONLINE SENIOR Yearbook TRIBUTE/AD Order Form 2019 Dear Storm parents/guardians, As senior parents, you will find there are many opportunities to recognize your son or daughter. We hope you will keep in mind his or her senior tribute for the 2019 Yearbook. Please continue reading if you’d like to purchase a yearbook tribute/ad for your senior! These appear in the back of the yearbook.
DEADLINE ~ Nov. 19, 2018 ~ DEADLINEIn an effort to streamline our process, order your ad online this year, and you will save $10. Mailed checks and orders containing photos needing to be scanned by our yearbook staff will be charged the mailed-in cost listed below. Please use the order form on the back of this ad if you choose to submit your ad via check and hard copy of photos.
FAQ: CAN I EMAIL YOU THE PHOTOS AND MESSAGE, BUT ORDER ONLINE? YES. And doing this will save the $10 as well. Only when you mail in a check and photos that need to be scanned will you be charged the extra price.
DIRECTIONS Some of you won’t need these directions, but here they are in case you do!
Please email me if something goes awry or if you have any questions. GETTING STARTED Go to the website: www.yearbookforever.com Search for Elkhorn South and select ‘Shop the Store’ Click on: Create a Senior Ad Click on: Get Started Fill out info (you do not need to include homeroom teacher) and follow prompts LAUNCH AD DESIGNER! Click through prompts MESSAGE INFO Under “Enter your headline: Type your Child’s Name as you would like it to appear (First and last name, please) Under “Enter your body copy: Type in your message. If you are not sure of the message, you can type: “Will email to Mrs. Sinclair” If you have a preference about the order in which photos will appear in your ad (or any other information regarding design), check the special instructions box and write those there. PHOTO INFO At this point on the website, you will upload your photos. They must be JPG, PNG, or TIF files. *You can also choose to email me your photos instead of uploading if you want to include them at a later time (still making the deadline).You’ll end the process at checkout!
Things to keep in mind when creating your tribute/ad --We will not be accepting any personally designed ads --Please do not send in cherished original photos in case they get damaged or they don't get back to you.
--The yearbook staff reserves the right to exercise a small degree of artistic freedom regarding the use of background designs and photo effects to match our theme
--You will be emailed a proof of the ad, and we won't print it until we get your approval. We would like a prompt response, though, since we’ll be working on a deadline. So please include an email that you check frequently.
PRICES:
Ad Size On-line order pricing Mailed-in order pricing Max # of photos Full page (8 x 10.5) Approx. $170 $180 12 Half page horizontal (8 x 5.25) Approx. $85 $95 6 Quarter page (4 x 5.25) Approx. $55 $65 3 *There is an online processing fee that the school will absorb, hence the approximate pricing (all
come in a few cents under the listed price during final checkout).
If you mail a check or have any photos for scanning, please send to the high school address or have your child drop off in Room D015.
Please email [email protected] with any additional questions.
Mailed-In 2019 Yearbook Senior Ad Order Form
Ad purchased for [student name(s)]:____________________________________
Ad Size: Full page 1/2 page 1/4 page $180 $95 $65
Optional: Please include any specifics about ad design here:
Senior Ads are due Nov. 19, 2018
Ad purchased by: ___________________________________________
E-mail (required): ___________________________________________
Phone (best number if we have questions):_________________________
1. Type your message and send with this order form. (a message emailed to [email protected] workstoo)*Remember, the longer the message, the smaller the font
2. Number of photos enclosed _______. (Maximum photo amount: 1/4=3, 1/2=6, Full=12) Acceptable formats: digital jpeg or tiff (emailed to [email protected])
family printsPhotos could be damaged and return is NOT guaranteed.However, if you enclose an addressed and postage paidenvelope large enough to accommodate your photo(s),we will do our best to return them.
3. Payment: Please remember to send your check or cash to school. Checks should be made payable to: Elkhorn South High School.
4. Send or deliver this form, message, and photos in secure envelope to: Elkhorn South High School Yearbook20303 Blue Sage ParkwayOmaha NE 68130
Or email to: [email protected]
Don’t forget the following:
2019 ESHS YEARBOOK SENIOR PHOTO INFORMATION Dear Class of 2019:
All senior yearbook photos MUST be turned in by 11/2/2018 (Friday, Nov. 2)
(Seniors ads/dedications will be due 11/19/2018. More information to come regarding this.)
Photos must be:
▪ Actual file, no screenshot
(preferred 300 dpi)
▪ Digital JPEG, TIFF
▪ Vertical
▪ Color photo
▪ Head and shoulders ONLY (no hats)
▪ No hands/legs
▪ No props/pets/others in photos
▪ No logos on clothing
▪ No revealing clothing
▪ No distracting background
STEPS: ❏ Submit one photo digitally, either on a CD or via e-mail: [email protected]. We are
all digital. Photos we scan will not have the same picture quality as photos submitted
digitally. Photos may also come directly from the photographer.
❏ Submit the same photo to [email protected] for inclusion in the DC Post
Gazette spring graduation issue.
*Any photos submitted AFTER Nov. 2, may not be included in the yearbook, but we can use the
Lifetouch photo taken, or the yearbook staff will take a photo of your student. If you have any
questions or unique circumstances regarding this deadline, please email me at [email protected]; we can work out a plan to get a photo in the book!
**********IMPORTANT********** YEARBOOK PHOTOS SUBMITTED ARE ONLY FOR YEARBOOK. We cannot give your photo out to other
publications. If you wish to submit a photo for publication in the senior edition of the Douglas County Post
Gazette for their graduation issue, you will need to do that separately (as noted in step 2 above). When I
confirm that I got your yearbook photo this fall, I will reply that you please send the photo to the paper, too.
Please email the photo to [email protected] or drop off a hard copy at the DC Post Gazette by the
deadline above.
Sincerely,
Jen Sinclair, Yearbook adviser
**As a reminder, yearbooks can be purchased online at https://yearbookforever.com. Don’t miss out on your senior’s final high school yearbook! ☺**
Dear Elkhorn Student Families, Hello and welcome to another exciting school year! We ask that you pay close attention to your accounts and keep them funded to avoid your child missing a meal. There is NO charging allowed on Negative Balances. When an account reaches $0.00 the student will need to pay for meals in cash or have funds deposited to their account prior to receiving a meal. *Online deposits must be made before 9 a.m. in order to post to the account by lunchtime. Free/Reduced applications are available on the District website: www.elkhornweb.org, under District Information, click on lunch and then scroll down. You can apply online or print, complete and mail directly to our Food Service office at 1401 Veterans Drive, Elkhorn NE 68022 Attn: Food Service Emails are sent on a daily basis for students at $5.00 and below and at the end of each month regardless of the balance. Parents are encouraged to go online and set up their accounts to receive emails prior to going negative.
Lunch accounts can be set up and viewed through our District website at www.elkhornweb.org. Click on Login Links on top left corner, scroll down and click on Parent/Student then Lunch Account.
Access Lunchtime Online (under the red lettering), click on: https://www.schoolpaymentportal.com/
You will need to create an account, using your students pin number, birthdate and zip code to your student’s school. Please set up your email reminders so that you receive an email prior to your student going negative by clicking the view/set reminder box.
If you have any questions about your account, please call our office at 402-289-0443. Thank you, Shannon Sintek Sodexo Food Service Director Elkhorn Public Schools 1401 Veterans Drive, Elkhorn NE 68022 402-289-0443
Elkhorn South High
We hope you will join us for our 24th Annual Hall of Fame Reception on Thursday, October 25th at the Elkhorn Alumni Center, located in the lower level of the Foundation office building. Heavy hors d'oeuvres and assorted desserts will be served starting at 6PM with the awards ceremony beginning at 6:45PM. The event is free to attend, but we request that you rsvp using the button below. Seating is limited. Please make your reservation by October 5th on our website at http://www.elkhornfoundation.org/2018halloffame/
Carl L. White Educator of the Year Melissa Mehlmann - Hillrise Elementary
Support Staff Member of the Year Stacy Dryak- Sagewood Elementary
Linda Lamb - Arbor View Elementary Former Educator of the Year
Charles Rohlfing Alumni of the Year
Dr. Kyle Ringenberg & Dr. Brenda Roman Partners in Education Mentor of the Year
Becky Hayworth Golden Apple Educator of the Year Molly Gonring - Elkhorn South High School
Community Booster of the Year Nebraska Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Volunteer of the Year Katy Bode
Elkhorn Kids Campus is hiring! Are you bright, energetic and creative? Do you like working with children? Then EKC is for you! Stop in to the foundation office for an application, or download it online at http://www.elkhornfoundation.org/ekc/ekc-application/. Email your completed application to [email protected]
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