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LPS Families,
On Tuesday, the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department extended the Directed Health Measure that requires face coverings to be worn while inside public buildings by all individuals over the age of 2 until December 23. As such, we will continue to require face coverings inside all LPS buildings. As a reminder, you can find our 2021-22 LPS Safe Return to School Protocols on our website: lps.org/safereturn.
Remember, Monday is an elementary plan day and there are no classes for students in grades PreK-5. Classes will be in session for all students in grades 6-12.
Here is your weekly update with reminders and important information.
INDEX:
- Student Calendar: November 29 – December 10
- Health Department Information on COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 5-11
- International Travel
- District-wide Picture Retake Day
- Jobs and Extended Learning Opportunities (JELO)
- LPS is Hiring!
- Resources for families
Student Calendar: November 29 – December 10
Monday, November 29
- Grades PreK – 5: NO CLASSES, ELEMENTARY PLAN DAY
- Grades 6-12: Classes in session for all students
Tuesday, November 30
- Grades K-12: Classes in session for all students, PLC schedule (early release)
- PreK: No Early Childhood classes
Wednesday, December 1 – Friday, December 3
- Grades PreK – 12: Classes in session for all students
Monday, December 6
- Grades PreK – 12: Classes in session for all students
Tuesday, December 7
- Grades PreK – 12: Classes in session for all students
- Grades 9-12: PLC schedule for high school students (early release)
Wednesday, December 8 – Friday, December 10
- Grades PreK – 12: Classes in session for all students
Health Department Information on COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 5-11
The health department is hosting clinics by appointment only for children ages 5-11 at local high schools and other locations in the city and county.
- Monday, Nov. 29, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, 3131 O St., first and second doses for children ages 5 to 11
- Monday, Nov. 29, 4 to 7 p.m. – Lincoln High School, 2229 J St., first and second doses for children ages 5 to 11
- Tuesday, Nov. 30, 4 to 7 p.m. – Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, first and second doses for children ages 5 to 11
Families can now complete the quick and simple registration process and schedule an appointment online at COVID19.lincoln.ne.gov. Those who don’t have online access or need assistance can call 402-441-4200.
Pediatric practices will also be providing COVID-19 vaccine to this age group and will notify patients as soon as vaccine is available. Some local pharmacies are also providing vaccine. To find one near you, visit vaccines.gov.
Click here to register your child ages 5-11 to receive the COVID-19 vaccine from the health department.
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)
- Here is a link to information about the vaccination provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics
Learn more on the LLCHD website.
Please provide a copy to your child’s school
Under Title 173 of the Nebraska Administrative Code, each school or school district in Nebraska is required to keep the immunization history of the students enrolled on file. If your child has received the COVID-19 vaccine, we ask that you please provide us a copy of the information by emailing a copy of the vaccination card to your school nurse. If your child has not received the COVID-19 vaccine, there is nothing you need to do.
International Travel
Based on the recommendation from the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, LPS will require all students who are not fully vaccinated that travel internationally to quarantine for 10 days upon return, or 7 days if testing negative on the fifth day.
District-wide Picture Retake Day
LPS and Lifetouch have teamed up to offer a district-wide Picture Retake Day on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 8 – 11:00 a.m. and 12 – 3 p.m. in the gym at Riley Elementary School. This event will ONLY be for the students who missed their school picture opportunities.
To reduce overcrowding, students with last names starting with A-L are scheduled from 8 – 11 a.m., while students with last names M-Z are scheduled from 12 – 3 p.m.
In order to sign your student up for this event, please fill out this registration form. If you aren’t able to access the form or are having any troubles, please contact Tanisha Gray at 402-436-1668 or by emailing tgray2@lps.org.
Here are the directions for online ordering from Lifetouch. If you need a physical picture packet, they will be available at Riley, on Dec. 4. Picture packet orders should arrive no later than the beginning of the year in January.
We are grateful to hold this opportunity, as we know the pandemic has caused many changes and inconveniences. Those who register will receive a reminder email from Tanisha Gray as we get closer to the event.
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 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.
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.
