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LPS Families,
Earlier this week, the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department did extend the Directed Health Measure that requires face coverings inside all buildings. LPS will continue to follow the DHM and require face coverings inside buildings for all students, staff and visitors.
Here is your weekly update with reminders and important information.
INDEX:
- Student Calendar: November 1 – 12
- Community News
- Lifetouch Picture Retakes
- Jobs and Extended Learning Opportunities (JELO)
- LPS is Hiring!
- LLCHD Information About COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
- Resources for families
Student Calendar: November 1 – 12
Monday, November 1
- Classes in session for all students grades PreK-12
Tuesday, November 2
- Classes in session for all students grades PreK-12
- PLC schedule for high school students (early release)
Wednesday, November 3
- Classes in session for all students grades PreK-12
Thursday, November 4
- Grades PreK – 8: Classes in session for all students
- Grades 9 & 12: NO SCHOOL
- Grades 10 & 11: Pre-ACT test at home high school
Friday, November 5
- Classes in session for all students grades PreK-12
Monday, November 8
- Classes in session for all students grades PreK-12
Tuesday, November 9
- Classes in session for all students grades PreK-12
- PLC schedule for high school students (early release)
Wednesday, November 10 – Friday, November 12
- Classes in session for all students grades PreK-12
Community News
Check out the November edition of Community News! You’ll find stories from LPS and opportunities for youth offered by community organizations.
Lifetouch Picture Retakes
Due to many requests, LPS and Lifetouch will hold a district-wide picture retake day this year. This retake day will be only for those students who missed all opportunities to get a picture taken at their school. We are still finalizing the details and we will communicate with you once we have more information.
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 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 is Hiring!
Lincoln Public Schools is now hiring staff in multiple areas to work in schools during the 2021-22 school year. LPS has openings for bus drivers, food services employees in schools, custodians, both bus and classroom paras, substitute nurses and treatment nurses, as well as various office staff.
No matter what area, you’ll be joining a thriving school district that offers excellent benefits and salaries, job security and an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and families.
You can learn more about all of the available positions and apply here.
LLCHD Information About COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department provides the following information below about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Everyone 12 years old and up is eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Sign up and schedule an appointment online at COVID19.lincoln.ne.gov. For registration and scheduling assistance call 402-441-8006.
For more information about safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines and answers to common questions, please see the helpful resources below:
- Benefits of Getting Vaccinated – Benefits of Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine | CDC
- It’s Up to You – COVID-19 Vaccination – Questions & Answers About COVID-19 Vaccines | The Ad Council (getvaccineanswers.org)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Vaccine FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination | CDC
- Pfizer Vaccine Fact Sheet – Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine EUA Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers (fda.gov)
Learn more on the LLCHD website.
Resources for families
If you are in crisis and need immediate assistance, these services are available any time of the day or night, any day of the week:
- CenterPointe Helpline (Lincoln): 402-475-6695
- Nebraska Family Helpline: 1-888-866-8660
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
- Your Life Your Voice (Boys Town) 1-800-448-3000 or text VOICE to 20121 (text charges from your phone carrier may apply)
- Lincoln Police Department (non-emergency) 402-441-6000 or 911 (emergency)
Additional community resources can be found at MyLink – a website (https://mylnk.app) and a mobile app (for Apple and Android – search MyLink). It can be downloaded in a wi-fi environment and then used when wi-fi is not available. Translations are provided in Arabic, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
