Message from Dr. Penke
Message from Dr. Penke
No School:
Reminder that there is no school on November 6th. There will also be no school on November 22nd-24th.
We need your help with Arrival and Dismissal:
School begins at 8:30am. Students are tardy if they arrive at that time. The doors open at 8:15am. Students who come in late not only feel rushed but also disrupt the learning of others when they come to school late. Please help establish a good morning routine to get to school on time.
School ends at 3:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. School ends at 2:30pm on Wednesday. Please arrive on time to pick up your child(ren). Our staff have meetings and other duties to take care of after school.
Cold Weather Reminders and Recess:
Coats, hats, and mittens will be needed most mornings for Walking Club and recess. It is helpful if you label your child’s outerwear. We can easily return items to your child if there is a name on the tag! All unclaimed lost and found items will be donated over the winter break. We will do our best to go out for recess every day as long as it is not raining, snowing, and the temperature with wind chill is above 10 degrees. We use the weather.gov website to check the temperature with wind chill.
Inclement Weather:
We know that the weather changes quickly around here. We live in Nebraska! Here is the District link for the Inclement Weather information.
Have a great weekend!
Dr. Penke
BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB
Sarah Abraham, “Encanto: Family is Everything”
Andrew Hedges, “Pete the Kitty and the Case of the Hiccups”
All Star Staff Members of the Month
This weeks All Star Staff Member is Annie Stahmer! Mrs. Stahmer was nominated by Summer Hospodka. She writes, “ Annie is just truly an amazing individual and has welcomed me to Aldrich with open arms. She is helpful, kind, and so sweet. She is genuinely such a positive soul and her relationship with her students is inspirational. Aldrich is better by having a teacher like her. We are truly blessed to have Annie at Aldrich.
Thank you for making Aldrich a better place to learn and work!
_Open-Minded Aldrich Inquirer Nov. 2023.pdf
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-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
Health Room Clothes Needed
We are in need of donations of pants for the Health room. We are looking for boys sweatpants sizes XS-XL and girls leggings sizes XS-XL. You can drop them off at the Main Office. Thank you!
Sign-up Genius Friday Newsletter - IF 2023.pdf
Aldrich Elementary's Online Art Shop
is open for ordering!
Order beautiful keepsakes personalized with your child's artwork!
Place your order by 11/15
Go to: https://www.silvergraphics.com/shop/
Enter Access Code: AE23Art
After you enter the Access Code, you’ll be able upload additional art. All orders will benefit our school!
Contact Angela Jensen-Blackford at jensenangelad@yahoo.com with questions!
Hello All Star Families,
Thanks to all who volunteered at the classroom parties and those who purchased the Halloween party game supplies! It was a fun day of celebration!
Interested in volunteering?! Check out for the following PTO volunteer opportunities:
International Banquet Night on November 30th will need lots volunteers. Please email Huda Ahmed at hahmed85@yahoo.com for more information to volunteer.
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.
Outdoor decoration help will be needed after Thanksgiving to put up the snowmen so please keep an eye out for the newsletter link to volunteer.
Quickly approaching PTO dates to add to your calendar:
Restaurant fundraiser at Javi’s Tacos. A portion of the family’s purchase goes back to the school! Details to come in the upcoming newsletters.
November 30th International Banquet
Friday, January 19th Aldrich Night at the Omaha Lancer's
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
Javi's Tacos.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
MNDT-2023 Showcase Flyer-Printable.pdf
You won’t want to miss the exclusive holiday event of the year, while also supporting YOUR school! Jingle is an evening filled with holiday experiences, cocktails, delicious food bites, and an amazing silent auction of 36 unique trees decorated by our schools.
The Millard Public Schools Foundation supports the district by providing funds to all 35 schools to support strategic initiatives, connects Millard graduating seniors with over $150,000 in scholarship funding and helps our own Millard families in need.
Limited tickets available, purchase today here Jingle Tickets
(All guests must be over 21.)
Bakers community rewards.pdfHyVee TAGG.pdfBoxtop_Overview with office option.pdf
MPS Board Members
Dr. John Schwartz, Superintendent
Amanda McGill Johnson, President
Linda Poole, Vice President
Mike Kennedy, Secretary
Mike Pate, Treasurer
Stacy Jolley, Board Member
Lisa Schoenberger, Board Member