Vol. 4
October 31, 2025
Embedded Files
Did you know the Kloefkorn calendar is on the website? Click HERE to access it. Having the calendar on our website allows us to add school activities to keep it current, as well as save calendar printing costs. Take a minute to mark it as a favorite to keep updated on Kloefkorn Events.
November
2- Daylight Saving Time Ends
3- Cub Council, 3-4pm
PTO General Meeting, 7pm
4- G5 Chorus Rehearsal, 7:15am
5- Advanced Strings Rehearsal, 7:15am
6- Band Rehearsal, 7:15am
G3 Morrill Hall field trip
7- FriYAY Fun Day: Grade Color Battle
G4 Chorus Rehearsal, 7:15am
All-State Choir Rehearsal, 2:55-3:30pm
10- No Preschool
11- G5 Chorus Rehearsal, 7:15am
12- Advanced Strings Rehearsal, 7:15am
13- Band Rehearsal, 7:15am
14- G4 Chorus Rehearsal, 7:15am
All-State Choir Rehearsal, 2:55-3:30pm
17- Cub Council, 3-4pm
18- G5 Chorus Rehearsal, 7:15am
19- Advanced Strings Rehearsal, 7:15am
20- Band Rehearsal, 7:15am
21- G4 Chorus Rehearsal, 7:15am
Kloefkorn Chronicle
25- G5 Chorus Rehearsal, 7:15am
PTO Fall Parties
26- NO SCHOOL
27- NO SCHOOL
28- NO SCHOOL
Principal's Note
Principal's Note
Hello, Kloefkorn Community!
We’re excited to share a snapshot of our students’ amazing growth and success so far this year!
🎉 Celebrating Quarter 1 Success! 🎉
➕📏 93% of students are meeting grade-level expectations in Math!
📚✨ 95% of students are meeting grade-level expectations in Reading!
🏫👏 91% of students have maintained strong attendance, missing fewer than 10% or 4 days!
This year, our school wide goal focuses on reading fluency, and we’re already seeing our Cubs’ efforts pay off! You can help at home by encouraging your student to read and re-read favorite books, poems, or passages—it’s one of the best ways to build confidence and skill.
These accomplishments reflect the dedication of our students, the hard work of our staff, and the incredible support from our families. The partnership between home and school truly makes a difference—thank you for helping our Cubs grow and thrive! 💛🐾
♥ Ms. Cook
scook2@lps.org
Important Reminders
Important Reminders
Lost & Found
Our lost and found area is OVERFLOWING! We have been collecting many coates, sweatshirts, hats, mittens and gloves. Please remind your children to take a look and claim anything that belongs to them. At the end of the semester, we'll donate all unclaimed items to a local chairty. Adding a label to coats and hats could help return lost items.
Kindergarten Independent Work Time Activities
Our kindergarten teachers are on a mission to make learning fun! They're building strong foundations in reading and math through hands-on games and engaging activities that students can explore on their own while teachers work in small groups. Your donation will help all three kindergarten classrooms bring phonics, numbers 1-20, addition and subtraction to life in exciting, meaningful ways.
Support our youngest learners, donate today: https://foundationgive.com/campaigns/6766/kindergarten-independent-work-time-activities.
Kloefkorn Positive Recognition
Kloefkorn Positive Recognition
Weekly Shout-Outs
StevieJo Brandes · Nolan Flood · Xavier Savage · Luke White · Sofia Nikolic · Ender Taylor · Parker Stremlau · Chase Phan · Anneliyah Gehring · Dylan Shreves · Wynter Smith · Kosta Cakic · Brennen Bassinger · Harper Turner · Kaiden Kucera · Towson Bartels
Friday Pencil Winners
Quarterly Achievement Awards
Mrs. Butler
Mrs. Haro
Mrs. Howe
Mrs. Fett
Mrs. Geis
Mrs. Jones
Mrs. Wendelin
Mrs. Biester
Ms. Ferrel
Mrs. Schulz
Ms. VonEssen
Mrs. Lau
Mrs. Marker
Mrs. Triggs (Mrs. Preston)
Mrs. Daily
Mr. Rader
Mrs. Thomas
Ms. Troyer
Mrs. Halstead
Ms. Hoxworth
Mrs. Larson
Ms. Savidge
Nurse News
Nurse News
Sick season has started to show its face in Nebraska! Please make sure to review with your student the importance of good (and frequent) handwashing and covering their coughs! We give reminders about both here at school, but we know reinforcement at home is very helpful. Our goal is to keep all students healthy and ready to learn!
Just a few reminders on medications that have popped up over the last few weeks:
All medications are required to be kept in the health office during the school day, and all medications require a signed parent consent form (linked here) to be administered at school. This includes cough drops.
For all medications other than cough drops (including over the counter medications such as cough syrup), a doctor’s note is also required in order to be administered at school.
For safety reasons, medications must be sent to school in their original packaging/container (with the exception of a few cough drops in a baggie, as long as they are still wrapped).
Please supply medications that can be kept here at school for extended periods of time. Being the only staff member in the health office each day, it is just not possible for me to be able to run medications that need to go home every day to classrooms at the end of each day. If this is not a possibility (for example, if your doctor will only prescribe one supply of a prescription) you or your student will be responsible to come to the health office at the end of each day by 3:30 to pick it up and then to drop it off again the next morning. Most prescribers are aware that this is how medication at school is handled, and will prescribe 2 separate supplies for this reason if asked!
Thank you! -Kelsey Jaacks, RN, BSN
School Counseling Program
School Counseling Program
Hi Kloefkorn families!
We have started off 2nd quarter strong by focusing on what makes us unique and understanding that it is ok to be different and still work together. The students have had the opportunities to think about what makes themselves unique, but also tell fellow Cubs something unique about them. It’s been so great seeing the students smile when they hear these kind things about them. We are also ending our bullying month and have discussed that bullying is not ok just because someone is different.
In November, our lessons will discuss taking responsibility for our own actions and learning what to do if someone else is making bad choices. I have so many fun activities for these!
Exciting news! Mrs. Jones will be returning from maternity leaving the week of November 17. I’m sure the students will be so excited to see her and hear all about her new baby!
Thank you for welcoming me into your school! Spending my days with your kiddos and the amazing staff here have truly been such a blessing to me and I’m so grateful!
Tabitha Thorne
Interim School Counselor
Library News
Library News
Need a Library Book Now?
Need a Library Book Now?
Did you know students can access materials 24/7 in Sora? Select from thousands of high-interest eBooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, and magazines in Sora.
Begin at portal.lps.org
Enter your student's ID and password (if you don't have this information, the school office can provide it for you).
Select "Sora" from the alphabetical listing in the portal.
Browse and check out an eBook.
You can also download the Sora App on your own devices.
If you need more information, contact Mrs. Mason-D'Croz.
Digital Citizenship Tips
Digital Citizenship Tips
Our students are learning about online communication and etiquette. Here are some prompts to help you:
What do you like to do online? What are some positive ways you use technology?
How do you use good manners online?
What is the difference between face-to-face and online conversations? When would it be better to talk to someone in person rather than texting or posting something online?
Why should you ask permission before posting a photo or video of someone else online?
How do you avoid other online distractions (games, browsing other websites, etc.) while doing schoolwork online?
Want ideas for supporting digital citizenship in your home? Follow your school, LPS Library Services, or #lpsdigcit on social media to get weekly tips. Find additional digital citizenship tips on our website: Library Services Digital Citizenship Tips.
Technology Corner
Technology Corner
Instructional Technology Tools (ITTs) in LPS & the LPS Portal
Instructional Technology Tools (ITTs) in LPS & the LPS Portal
LPS believes that effective instruction can and should include the appropriate use of instructional technology to support learning. To that end, a District Instructional Technology Tool (ITT) Committee works to identify ITTs that are safe for student use, support district learning goals, and encourage innovative teaching and learning. All reviewed ITs are cataloged in the LPS ITT Matrix.
The most frequently used, approved, and supported ITTs are made available to students and staff in the LPS Portal. Students access their LPS Portal by clicking the 'HOME' button on their Chromebook.
Need a conversation starter with your student? Ask them for a tour of their LPS Portal and which ITTs they're currently using in class.
From the PTO
From the PTO
Email board@kloefkornpto.org if you have any questions, or visit our website www.kloefkornpto.ptboard.com/home for more information regarding what the PTO is up to.
General Meeting: Monday, November 3
Come join us in the media center at 7pm. We will discuss past events and plan upcoming events for student enrichment and community benefit.
Fall Room Parties: Tuesday, November 25
It’s time for the Fall Classroom Parties and Kloefkorn needs your help! PTO will provide a snack, but we need your help in the classroom to come up with a craft or games for the kids. Sign up to volunteer HERE. Each party works best with at least 3 volunteers. If your child's classroom fills up and you'd still like to volunteer, please email Heather Triggs (Heather_triggs@yahoo.com) and she can help assign you an open classroom. The students look forward to this every year so your support is so appreciated! Thank you!
Spiritwear Delivery
Our Spiritwear is done! We are planning to send items home with your student the week of November 3-7. Be on the lookout for these items in backpacks. If you do not want the items to go home with students, please email Leticia (latkins@lps.org) at the school office.
Book Fair
The PTO would like to send a huge thank you to everyone who volunteered at the Book Fair and for those who attended. It was very successful! We were even able to donate some Scholastic Dollars to our sister school, Riley Elementary.
Movie Night was a SUCCESS!
Thanks to everyone who came out for our annual Movie Night. The kids had a blast! Much sugar and fun was had - and there was even a small side of movie watching! 😜
Cub Clubs are HERE!
Our clubs are well underway, and the kids are so excited! Please be respectful of our staff's time and be prompt in picking up your student(s). For the weekly schedule, please see our announcement on the PTO website.
Join the PTO today!
When you join PTO, you make a difference in your child's education! Make sure to join PTO for the 2025-2026 school year. Dues are only $15 and help us meet the needs of all our students! The student directory is also available online for paid members.
Sign up at kloefkornpto.ptboard.com.
PTO Events
This year we are trying out a new system of volunteering for the events put on by the PTO. Each grade will be in charge of hosting an event. Don’t worry, you will not be alone! Each event will be led by a PTO board member. If you are unable to help out with your child’s grade’s event, help is welcome from anyone who would like to join in for any of the events. Below are the PTO events this year and their corresponding host grade:
Movie Night – October 17 – 1st Grade
GLOW Dance – January 23 – 2nd Grade - NEXT EVENT
Book Fair – March 24 & 26 – 3rd Grade
Art Night – March 26 – 4th Grade
Earth Night/Color Run – April 24 – K & 5th Grade
Please see the announcement on our PTO website regarding details and which Board Member will be leading your event.
Upcoming Dates
Nov. 3 - General meeting
Nov. 25 - Fall Room Parties
Dec. 16 - Staff Cookie Exchange
Jan. 23 - Glow Dance
Feb. 2 - General meeting
Feb. 13 - Spring Room Parties
Feb. 25 - Science Fair Set-Up
Feb. 26 - Science Fair
Mar. 24 - Book Fair
Mar. 26 - Art Night & Book Fair
Apr. 13 - General meeting (General Elections)
Apr. 24 - Earth Day & Color Run
May 4-8 - Staff Appreciation Week
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