January 16, 2026 NEWSLETTER

Welcome to second semester! I am getting groups started and planning to visit classrooms next month. Students have changed electives and we are already approching mid quarter so please make sure to check their grades and visit with teachers if necessary. We continue to have Homework Hub after school every day except Tuesday until 4 so utilize those supports if needed. As always, reach out with any questions! 

Mrs. Rehm

6th grade counselor

January 13

Current Chapter: Chapter 6–Dividing and Building Expressions

In this chapter, students will explore division of integers through the context of splitting up licorice, which they will then expand to fractions and decimal numbers. They will also use algebra tiles for the first time to explore perimeter, area, and combining like terms.

Looking Ahead:  

Chapter 6 Assessment by February 6

Lawrey Chapter 6 Assessment by February 10

Please check gradebook for upcoming assignments and assessments and to monitor your child’s progress

Resources:  Parent/Student Resources (explanation of key ideas, additional practice, and homework help) can be found at:  https://home.lps.org/math/secondary/

Mrs. Lawrey’s weekly AGENDA

January 13

Current Chapter: Chapter 7–In this chapter, students will compare ratios and rates using different representations, learn more efficient methods for dividing fractions and decimals, and use the context of "math tricks" to learn about algebraic manipulation and the application of properties.

Looking Ahead:  

Chapter 7 Assessment by February 4th

Please check gradebook for upcoming assignments and assessments and to monitor your child’s progress

Resources:  Parent/Student Resources (explanation of key ideas, additional practice, and homework help) can be found at:  https://home.lps.org/math/secondary/

Mrs. Lawrey’s Weekly AGENDA

During quarter three, students are using a paper planner/calendar to write down their CW (Classwork) and HW (Homework) for each class.   The goal is to do learning activities BEFORE they are due and turn them in to avoid bad grades.  This is different from last semester where we used StudentVue to do late and missing assignments.  If you’re interested in helping your child at home, having them sit down and do even 15 minutes of homework each night will help them build a homework habit. 

Students are at the beginning of a mini unit exploring email, including how to write and edit an appropriate email. This covers subject line, CC/BC, salutations, and using proper grammar and punctuation. 

Food resources for families

Below are school and community resources available to provide food assistance for those who need it. 

Food Market at Irving

The Irving Food market is open to any student, parents of students and school staff. Those who need food assistance may come to the Irving cafeteria on Monday, February 2, 2026 at 3:00. Menu specific items are available and supplemented by a limited number of donated goods, bakery items and fresh produce as those items are available. Food is based on an allocated amount. 

Free and Reduced School Meal Program

Families can apply for Free and Reduced school meals at any time, especially if there has been a recent life change or change in income. If approved, the student then qualifies for free and reduced meals through the school year. Families will need to complete a new application starting next school year. Once your student is approved for free and reduced meals, you can also qualify your family for scholarships and fee waivers for student activities at school.

You can pick up a paper application from your student’s school if unable to access the form online. Learn more about the Free and Reduced Meal program on our website.

LPS Emergency Pantry

In response to the high need of students and their families experiencing hunger, the Food Bank, in cooperation with Leadership Lincoln and Lincoln Public Schools, opened the LPS Emergency Pantry.

Any LPS, private or homeschool student and their family can come to the pantry to receive food assistance. The amount of food families can have is based on family size.

The pantry is located at Bryan Community (300 S. 48th St.) and is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3-5:30 p.m. when school is in session.

*You must have a school-aged student to visit the Emergency Pantry.

Community Food Resources

• List of community food distribution opportunities compiled by UNL Extension

• 2-1-1 Nebraska

• Food Bank of Lincoln website (and here is a pdf list of resources from the Food Bank)

• Little Free Pantries

• MyLNK is a website (https://mylnk.app) and a mobile app (for Apple and Android - search MyLNK) that has information about community resources. It can be downloaded in a wi-fi environment and then used when wi-fi is not available. The website provides translations in Spanish, Vietnamese, and Arabic.

• Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (SNAP)

Interested in helping an LPS student and family in need?

If you are interested in helping LPS students and families in need, you can give to The Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools student emergency fund, or contact them at 402-436-1612.