Message from Dr. Penke
Message from Dr. Penke
PTO Thank You:
A big thank you to everyone who contributed to our holiday gift for the teachers. We are so thankful for your generosity and support of all of our staff members!
Winter Break:
School will not be in session from December 21st through January 3rd. School will resume on Thursday, January 4th. We hope you enjoy your winter break!
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
24.25 IB Incoming Parent Information Night Letter .pdf
BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB
Violet Rosenberry, “Resistance”
Owen Pichler, “The Ascendance Series #5: The Shattered Castle”
Elyse Rich, “Cooper’s Story”
Will Higgins, “Just Joking: All About Animals!”
Micah Yeh, “Just Joking: Dogs!”
Kaylin Kelly, “Baby-sitters Club #13: Good-bye Stacey, Good-bye”
Noah Anderson, “Someone Builds the Dream”
Declan Blaney, “Wild Robot #3: The Wild Robot Protects”
Delaney Cooley, “Lines of Courage”
Adhyan Reddy Toorpu, “Paw Patrol Break the ice! Everest saves the day!”
Leah Halperin, “A Rescue Dog to the Rescue: Lily’s Story”
Bhargev Anand, “Nat Geo Kids: Just Joking #7”
All Star Staff Members of the Month
This weeks All Star Staff Member is Mrs. Allen-Vidlak! Lauren was nominated by Sarah Svacina. She shares, “Lauren's smile greets every student, parent, and staff member who enters the office each day. Her positive attitude and ability to juggle all of the responsibilities that come with her job are a huge asset to our school. Lauren truly makes Aldrich a better place to be!”
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-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
Lost and Found
Our lost and found table is overflowing with clothes, sweatshirts, etc. Please come check the table located in front of the main office to see if your student has left something behind. We will be donating the items that aren't spoken for over winter break.
Hello All Star Families,
I hope you had a great last full week before break! A friendly reminder of the holiday collection letter and envelopes that were sent home on December 1st. All donations are due back TODAY December 15th. We are so grateful for any donations to show our appreciation for everything the teachers and staff do for our children every day. Thank you for your consideration.
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!
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:
PTO meeting January 16th, 2024 in the school art room and on zoom.
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
Elementary December Winter Months Newsletter.pdf2024 Future Chefs Invitation.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
Amanda McGill Johnson, President
Linda Poole, Vice President
Mike Kennedy, Secretary
Mike Pate, Treasurer
Stacy Jolley, Board Member
Lisa Schoenberger, Board Member