Message from Dr. Penke
Message from Dr. Penke
International Festival
Thank you to the PTO, the International Festival Committee, and Huda Ahmed for a wonderful event! Thank you to everyone who shared and participated! What a fun event!
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.
Weather:
Living in Nebraska, we know that the weather can dramatically change throughout the day. Please send the appropriate attire with your children every day to go outside for recess: a coat, hat, and gloves. We will go outside for recess every day as long as the temperature with wind chill is 10 degrees or above.
Attendance Reminder:
When your child(ren) is absent, please let Ms. Allen as well as the teacher know of the absence. It would be helpful if you could email the teacher and Ms. Allen at laallen@mpsomaha.org. You can also call the office at 402-715-2020. Thank you for your communication!
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
Saanvi Vogirala, “Best Wishes”
Nirvaan Agarwal, “Meet the Pets”
Dhyuth Gogineni, “The Bad Guys in The Baddest Day Ever”
Owen Curns, “I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871”
IB info for Aldrich Inquirer Dec. 1, 2023.pdfAll Star Staff Members of the Month
This weeks All Star Staff Member is Mr. Struck! Brett Struck was nominated by Jaci Henderson. She shares, “Brett is such an asset to Aldrich! He is a welcoming face every morning and is constantly checking in on staff and students to help them in any way that he can. Brett is always available to discuss topics for us to support students to the best of our ability. He has so much knowledge and is always willing to share and teach. We are grateful to have Brett on our team at Aldrich!”
Thank you for making Aldrich a better place to learn and work!
K-2nd Grade Author Visit
Please see the attached flyer for more information regarding our upcoming author visit! Although the visit is for K-2nd grade students only, signed books can be purchased by any student or family member.
Quinn Metal Corbin.pdf
Pick-up Change Notifications
We understand that emergencies come up and last minute plans need to be made for school pick-ups at times, but please make sure that the last minute calls to the office for pick-up changes are for emergencies only. It is difficult to get messages to the teacher last minute and causes confusion for everyone. If your student is going home with another parent or going home with a friend, please make sure arrangements are made and the teacher is notified prior to the start of the school day.
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!
Hello All Star Families,
I hope you all had a wonderful long weekend and Happy Thanksgiving! A special thank you to all who volunteered, donated items and attended our International Festival yesterday. It was a fun night celebrating our community that makes Aldrich so special and unique!
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.
The winter outdoor decorations are almost ready to be hung up. Please check the Aldrich Facebook page for a link to volunteer to help with assembly and putting them up. This is a great way for the whole family to help. The more volunteers the better in making our school shine from the street!
Quickly approaching PTO dates to add to your calendar:
Wednesday, December 6th is our next Aldrich restaurant fundraiser at La Casa Pizzeria. Details are in the newsletter below!
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
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
Amanda McGill Johnson, President
Linda Poole, Vice President
Mike Kennedy, Secretary
Mike Pate, Treasurer
Stacy Jolley, Board Member
Lisa Schoenberger, Board Member