April 14th Weekly Update

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Just a reminder that we don’t have school tomorrow (April 15) or on Friday, April 29, 2022. You can find the most up to date student calendar on our website: https://home.lps.org/calendars.

Do we have the most current contact information for you? It’s important your child’s school has a working phone number, email address and mailing address so we can contact you in the event of an emergency and share important back to school information over the summer. If any of your contact information has changed, please contact your child’s school office to update it as soon as possible.

Below are other important reminders and information for families.

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In This Message...

Student Calendar: April 18–29

Week of April 18

Monday, April 18

  • Grades PreK–12: Classes in session for all students

Tuesday, April 19

  • Grades PreK–12: Classes in session for all students
  • Grades 9–12: PLC schedule for high school students (early release)

Wednesday, April 20–Friday, April 22

  • Grades PreK–12: Classes in session for all students

Week of April 25

Monday, April 25

  • Grades PreK–12: Classes in session for all students

Tuesday, April 26

  • Grades PreK–12: Classes in session for all students
  • Grades 9–12: PLC schedule for high school students (early release)

Wednesday, April 27

  • Grades PreK–12: Classes in session for all students

Thursday, April 28

  • Grades PreK–5: No classes, elementary plan day
  • Grades 6–12: Classes in session for students

Friday, April 29

  • Schools not in session—No classes for all students

LPS Perception Survey

Each year LPS sends out a District Perception Survey to its stakeholders (parents, staff, and students) to gather information about their perceptions of their school. Results will provide feedback to school staff that will be used to improve teaching, learning, and the school environment. In addition, portions of the results are used in the evaluation of many of the federal grants the district has been awarded. An email from lps-esu18@qualtrics-survey.com with a personalized link will be sent to staff and families on Monday, April 18, 2022. Students in grades 4-12 will complete the survey during the school day. The survey will be available through Friday, April 29, 2022.

Kindergarten Registration now open

Parents of children turning five years of age before July 31, 2022 can go to lps.org and click on the red “Enroll Your Student” button. Here you will also find all the information necessary for registering, the required documents needed and answers to frequently asked questions.

Parents who do not have access to the online registration, or wish to register their child in person, should contact their attendance area elementary school as soon as possible. 

Questions about kindergarten registration should also be directed to the child’s attendance area school.

2022-23 Preschool Application now open

Our preschool program is located in many of the elementary schools across the district.  Children who are at least 3 years of age on or before July 31, 2022 and who have not yet turned five as of July 31, 2022, are eligible to apply.

At this time we are accepting 2022–2023 preschool applications and necessary documentation online, by email, fax or mail. You may also complete and submit an application and required documents by visiting our office, located at 300 S. 48th Street (enter door #2). Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 


For more information and to download the application, please visit our website: https://home.lps.org/earlychildhood/preschool-application/

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.

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.

Athletics

Summer Athletic Clinics are offered through all 7 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 2022-2023 school year. Click here for more information.

Summer Technology Program

The Lincoln Public Schools Summer Technology Program is provided for students entering grades 4 through 9 in the fall of 2022. The goal of the program is to provide upper elementary and middle level students a fun, exciting, and challenging opportunity to explore their interest in computers and technology. 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.

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:

  • CDCs How Right Now: website with resources and tips
  • 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.