Vol. 8
February 27, 2026
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.
March
2- PTO Club Registration Opens
3- G5 Chorus, 7:15am
Kdg field trip
4- Advanced Strings, 7:15am
5- Band, 7:15am
6- Last Day of 3rd Quarter
No Preschool
FriYAY Fun Day: Olympic All Stars
G4 Chorus, 7:15am
9-13- Spring Break: NO SCHOOL
16- First Day of 4th Quarter
Cub Council, 3pm
17- G5 Chorus, 7:15am
18- Advanced Strings, 7:15am
19- Band, 7:15am
20- G4 Chorus, 7:15am
23- PTO Clubs Start
24- G4 Chorus, 7:15am
PTO Book Fair, 3-4pm
25- Advanced Strings, 7:15am
26- Band, 7:15am
Art Night & Book Fair, 5-7pm
27- G4 Chorus, 7:15am
30- Cub Council, 3pm
31- G5 Chorus, 7:15am
NSCAS Testing
Mar. 24- G3 Reading, 8:30-10am
Mar. 25- G3 Reading, 8:30-10am
Mar. 30- G3 Math, 8:30-10am
Apr. 1- G3 Math, 8:30-10am
G4 Reading
Apr. 2- G4 Reading
Apr. 8- G5 Reading
Apr. 9- G5 Reading
Apr. 15- G5 Math
Apr. 16- G5 Math
Apr. 21- G4 Math
Apr. 22- G4 Math
G5 Science
Apr. 23- G5 Science
Principal's Note
Principal's Note
Hi KLO Families!
Our Cubs have a busy month ahead! Here are a few important highlights.
Different Circles. One Community.
During the month of February, we will be connecting our schoolwide theme, Connected in Every Circle, to the unity of the Winter Olympics with the focus Different Circles. One Community.
As students learn about teamwork and global connection, they will have opportunities to earn gold medals for following expectations and strengthening our school community. We would also love to celebrate the diversity of our families by sharing multicultural greetings throughout the month. There was an email sent earlier today to sign up.
If your family speaks multiple languages and your child would like to participate by sharing a greeting, please let us know—we would be thrilled to include them!
Special Lockout Drill
We want to prepare you with information so you can support your student ahead of our Standard Response Protocol drill for Lockdown on February 5th.
This is only a practice where staff and students will follow the instructions “Lockdown. Locks, lights, out of sight.” When we use the Lockdown protocol, that means something of concern is happening inside the school. We clear hallways, lock classroom doors, turn off lights, and students are out of sight of any windows in the classroom.
During our drill in February, we will have special guests to observe our drill. The Lincoln Police Department will be here to watch how we handle a Lockdown, and at no time will they use their weapons or will we role play an actual threat.
We understand how hearing the word “Lockdown” may cause concern about your child’s safety. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority, and safety drills help our staff and students be prepared for any situation. We are taking this opportunity to remind you about our Standard Response Protocols.
You can learn more about all of our Standard Response Protocols and School Safety on our LPS website. We encourage you to take a moment and review these resources with your child. And please reach out if you have any questions, please contact me at school.
🎉 Celebrating Quarter 2 Success! 🎉
➕📏 93% of students are meeting grade-level expectations in Math!
📚✨ 92% of students are meeting grade-level expectations in Reading Comprehension!
🏫👏 94% of students have maintained strong attendance, missing fewer than 10% or 8.5 days!
Our instructional focus this year is fluency. Reading and rereading familiar texts at home is a powerful way to support your child’s growth. Keep up the great work, Cubs!
♥ Ms. Cook
scook2@lps.org
Important Reminders
Important Reminders
It’s time to register your kindergarten student for 2026-2027!
Do you have a child - or do you know of a child - that will start kindergarten next year? Lincoln Public Schools is now accepting kindergarten registrations for the 2026-2027 school year.
Parents of children turning five years of age on or before July 31, 2026 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.
For children who turn five between August 1 and October 15, parents may request an assessment for their child to receive a waiver to attend school early. That information is also located on the kindergarten registration page.
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.
For more information about kindergarten registration and assessment testing for incoming students, please go to: https://home.lps.org/studentservices/kindergarten-registration-assessment/.
MAP Math Results
Winter MAP Math test results are now available in Synergy! Parents and students can look at scores by Accessing Student District and State Scores Through ParentVUE. For directions on how to view these, please click HERE.
Preschool Applications for 2026-2027
We began taking preschool applications for 2026-27 on January 2, 2026. Children who will be three as of July 31, 2026 and not yet five, and reside within the Lincoln Public Schools boundaries are eligible to be considered for preschool. Information about the preschool application process is available on our website at https://home.lps.org/earlychildhood/preschool-application/.
Dressing for Winter
We have now entered the time of year where temperatures can fluctuate greatly. It's important for our students to dress for the weather. The temperature and weather conditions are the determining factor on inside or outside recess. Have your student dress in layers with hats, gloves and warm coats so we can be outside as much as possible. Thanks for your help!
Kloefkorn Positive Recognition
Kloefkorn Positive Recognition
Weekly Shout-Outs
Bensyn Boyd · Emma Vonseggern · Adam Brandt · Raegan Kohler · Jayden Kohler · Arlo Gibson · Duke Beaudette · Theodore Bishop · Levi Musonza · Stella Thiessen · Emma Northup
Friday Pencil Winners
Nurse News
Nurse News
School Counseling Program
School Counseling Program
All classes are ending the quarter with lessons unique to grade level needs!
Kindergarten classroom lessons have focused on friendship - what it means to be a friend, and what good friends do.
First-Third grades have been talking about growth mindset or “Bubblegum Brain” and why it’s important to keep trying even when things are hard, as well as giving their best effort even if it’s not their favorite activity.
Fourth grade and Fifth grade lessons have focused on self-worth. In the month of February, with Valentine’s Day, we talk a lot about showing kindness to others, and in this lesson, we talk about how it’s just as important to show kindness to ourselves.
If you have any questions, concerns, or are hopeful for resources or support for your family or student - I am at Kloefkorn every day and would love to have a conversation with you.
Kate Jones, School Counselor
kjones5@lps.org
(402) 436-1148
Library News
Library News
World Book Encyclopedia
World Book Encyclopedia
Do you remember using the print edition of the World Book Encyclopedia when you were in school? Your student still has access to this trusted resource—now in a dynamic online format! World Book Online is bigger and better than ever, with content designed for everyone from preschoolers to adults. Your child can access it anytime through their LPS portal.
Not sure which World Book version is right for your student? Here's a quick guide:
World Book Early Learning – Best for very young learners
World Book Kids – Great for primary (elementary) students
World Book Student – Ideal for upper elementary and middle school
World Book Advanced – Designed for high school students and adults
Knowledge is at your fingertips, go explore!
Digital Citizenship Tips
Digital Citizenship Tips
At LPS we teach students that terms of service agreements are important and have real-world implications. Topics for a family discussion might include:
What are terms of service agreements? Rules you must follow when using an app or digital tool.
Why do terms of service matter? Many apps have age limits. Using one you're too young for could get your account deleted, expose you to unsafe or inappropriate content, or break the app’s rules.
LPS has procedures in place to ensure the apps and websites students are using adhere to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.
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
World Book
World Book Early Learning
Technology Corner
Technology Corner
Testing Season is upon us!
Testing Season is upon us!
It's said a body neds 8 hours of sleep every night. That's especially true during the testing season. Student Chromebooks also need a good night of charging. Please help your student's remember to bring their Chromebooks fully charged every day.
Student Data Privacy
Student Data Privacy
LPS cares deeply about protecting students DIGITALLY. We go to great lenghts to ensure that your child's digital interactions are safe and appropriate, that the data we collect about them is secure, and that we are guiding them to make good digital decisions. Because these efforts are less visible than our physical security efforts, we have assembled this resource to shine light on these important measures that are happening in LPS every day: LPS Computing Services Data Privacy
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.
Spring Parties
The PTO would like to send a big THANK YOU to all the parents who volunteered for the spring parties. The kids had a blast with their crafts and the games. We could not do the parties without your help and the students look forward to them every year. Kloefkorn parents are the best!
Science Fair
Congratulations to all the students who participated in the Science Fair this year. We continue to be amazed by the creativity, curiosity, and ingenuity of these incredible kids here at Kloefkorn. And thank you to all those who came out to support our young scientists!
PTO Board Elections
Come join us! We would love to have you. If you would like to be on the Board for the 26-27 School year, please fill out this FORM. See the following Announcement for further details.
Session 3 of Cub Clubs: Monday, March 23
Registration for the Spring Session of Cub Clubs will open on Monday, March 2nd at 6:00 am. For the weekly schedule, please see our announcement on the PTO website. Note: Spring Clubs will run from Monday, March 23 thru Monday, April 27, with no school on April 4 and 6.
Book Fair & Art Night
Join us for book fair Tuesday, March 24 from 3-4pm and Thursday, March 26 from 5-7pm. Boom Eatery will be on sight to enjoy some delicious food.
Yearbook Photos Needed
Have pictures from school activities? We want to see them! The best way to make sure your child is in the yearbook is to send pictures to kloefkornyearbook@gmail.com. (Send pictures of your child during school activities, such as recess, field trips, classroom parties, first day of school, etc.)
GLOW Dance Update
Our GLOW Dance was postponed...again. But not to worry! The party is still on! We've picked a new date to get our GLOW on. Mark your calendars, the new (and final) date is Friday, April 10th from 6-7pm. We can't wait to see everyone in their brightest neon gear next month!
Save the Date: Earth Day & Color Run - April 24
Be on the lookout for further information regarding our Earth Day and Color Run event.
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.
The student directory is managed by our PTO as a service to our families. We only provide the student directory to paid PTO members. You can do this on the Forms & Payments page of our website and then find the PTO Membership Form on the left hand menu. Membership is for the current school year and costs $15 per family annually. (Note: our website will roll over to the next school year in July and the directory will not be available after that time.)
The $15 annual membership fee helps support various school programs and staff appreciation efforts. The directory is kept behind a membership to protect the privacy and contact information of our families, and it provides digital access (email and phone) which can help families avoid the costs of physical mail.
Most importantly, please know that we never want a financial barrier to prevent a family from participating in our school community. If the membership fee is a hardship for your family, we have a process in place to accommodate those who need assistance. Please feel free to respond directly to this email, and we will ensure you have the access you need.
Once membership dues have been paid, you will have access to the directory. The directory can be found using the left hand menu of our website, and click on the 'Student Directory' tab. The directory is uploaded each year in the fall, and new students are not necessarily added to the directory, unless their parent/guardian adds them directly.
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 – April 10 – 2nd Grade
Book Fair – March 24 & 26 – 3rd Grade - NEXT EVENT
Art Night – March 26 – 4th Grade - NEXT EVENT
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
Mar. 24 - Book Fair
Mar. 26 - Art Night & Book Fair
Apr. 10 - Glow Dance
Apr. 13 - General meeting (General Elections)
Apr. 24 - Earth Day & Color Run
May 4-8 - Staff Appreciation Week
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