Message from Dr. Penke
Message from Dr. Penke
Staff Change:
Next year, I am going to be moving to the Human Resources Department in Millard as the Director of Recruitment and Retention. I have had a great eight years at Aldrich and I will cherish all of the wonderful memories! I have loved every minute with your children and your families!
I am happy to announce that Mrs. Dayna Burke will be the principal at Aldrich Elementary School starting in the 2024-25 school year. Mrs. Burke has been the Admin Intern at Cody Elementary School for the last two years. Prior to that, she was a classroom teacher at Willowdale Elementary School for 2 years and taught in Arizona for 13 years. We are so thrilled that Mrs. Burke will be joining the Aldrich staff!
Parent/Teacher Conferences:
Conferences are coming up in March! This is a change from the past. Our conferences will be at the end of 3rd quarter on March 12th and March 13th.
New Kindergarteners
Do you live in the Aldrich attendance area and have a child starting Kindergarten in 2024-2025? Or do you know anyone else that does? Please view this document, and fill out the necessary forms listed on it to help us begin to gather information.
Have a great weekend!
Dr. Penke
One Book One School-Frindle
January 19th, 2024
One School One Book: Frindle
Thank you to everyone who turned in their reading logs this week! Please be sure to put ALL student names and teachers on the log so we can be sure to get everyone their weekly prize. Week 3 Reading Logs should be returned by Friday, January 26th.
Click on the links below to hear an Aldrich Teacher read this week’s chapters:
Chapter 8 read by Mrs. Edquist, 4th Grade
Chapter 9 read by Mrs. Fidone, Literacy Interventionist and I.B. Coordinator
Chapter 10 read by Mrs. Roche, 5th Grade
Frindle Friday, January 26th: Pajama Day!
IB Informational Corner:
_Knowledgeable Aldrich Inquirer Jan. 24.pdf
BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB
Julian Mumma, “Escape from Grimstone Manor”
Henry Kutler, “Wings of Fire Legends: Dragon Slayer”
Jo Ronshaugen, “Diary of A Wimpy Kid #18: No Brainer”
Brooks Cooley, “Surprisingly Sarah”
Ivana Karki, “Saturdays at Sea”
Hazel Wigger, “We Dream of Space”
Pranavh Anand, “The Area 51 Files”
Rhys Wigger, “Monsters Eat Whiny Children”
George Stevens, “Sonic the Hedgehog: Fallout Part 1”
Charlotte Hermes, “It’s Christmas, David!”
Sarayu Poudyal, “The Unforgettable Logan Foster”
All Star Staff Members of the Month
This weeks All Star Staff Member is Mr. Mohning! Adam Mohning was nominated by Lisa Bertagni. She writes, “First and foremost Adam is so enthusiastic. He can be heard down the hallway pumping up the Walking Club kids. But what is most impressive about Adam is the positive impact he has had on Olympic Day. He has taken an idea that began 30 years ago and connected what is being learned in the classroom to games being played on Olympic Day. It has been fun to see how this day has evolved over 30 years and that’s all thanks to Adam. He is unbelievable.”
Thank you for making Aldrich a better place to learn and work!
Volunteer Opportunities
LUNCHROOM
Parent volunteers are encouraged to help throughout the year during lunch periods (11:10am-12:30pm) or for as long as you are able during that time slot. Volunteers help students open their food, wipe down tables, clean up spills and assist our custodian. You can volunteer as often as you like via our Sign Up Genius link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B49AAAC23A1FB6-lunchroom
MEDIA
Parent volunteers are encouraged to help throughout the year in the library restocking books. You can volunteer as often as you like via this Sign Up Genius link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B49AAAC23A1FB6-47128393-library#/
WALKING CLUB
Parent volunteers Volunteers can enter the building just prior to 7:55 and sign in at the front office. They will then go to their volunteer assignment if helping with the front door or hallway. Please do not attempt to enter the building prior to 7:50.
You can volunteer as often as you like via this Sign Up Genius link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0545AFA823A3FA7-aldrich2
Hello All Star Families,
I hope all are staying safe and warm! Please remember, tonight at 7:05pm is our Aldrich Night Out Lancer’s Hockey Fundraiser! The flyer with details and link to buy tickets is attached in the newsletter. I hope to see you all there!
Interested in volunteering?! Check out for the following PTO volunteer opportunities:
We are not getting many lunchroom or media center volunteers so would love to see more volunteers. In the lunchroom, you can volunteer for the entire timeframe or whatever time you have available!. The link to volunteer is in the newsletter above.
Quickly approaching PTO dates to add to your calendar:
Friday, January 19th Aldrich Night at the Omaha Lancer's
Next PTO meeting January 23rd, 2024 at 8:30am in the school art room and on zoom at the following link: https://mpsomaha-org.zoom.us/j/91225588487
Having issues with PTO directory access? You can find a "how to" video for navigating the website by following the link here. If you still need help, please email aldrichptotech@outlook.com for a resolution. Teachers are unable to help, as this is a PTO led directory, so this email will be your quickest solution to access. Thank you!
All items can be found in the new PTO website. https://runpto.com/u/aldrich_mps
Please email any questions and/or issues with PTO registration to aldrichptopresident@outlook.com
To access the directory, paid members will login at: https://www.runpto.com/pto/login/
Our org ID is: Aldrich_MPS.
Please email aldrichptotech@outlook.com with any questions or issues accessing the directory.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Jacquelyn Alexander
PTO President
Parent Series Letter Winter 24.pdf2024 Future Chefs Invitation.pdf
January How Sick Is Too Sick Newsletter.docx.pdf
Elementary December Winter Months Newsletter.pdf
lunch times
Kindergarten 11:20-11:40
First Grade 11:45-12:05
Second Grade 12:10-12:30
Third Grade 12:00-12:20
Fourth Grade 11:35-11:55
Fifth Grade 11:10-11:30
Bakers community rewards.pdfHyVee TAGG.pdfBoxtop_Overview with office option.pdf
MPS Board Members
Dr. John Schwartz, Superintendent
Stacy Jolley, President
Mike Kennedy, Vice President
Linda Poole, Secretary
Amanda McGill Johnson, Treasurer
Mike Pate, Board Member
Lisa Schoenberger, Board Member