A MESSAGE FROM MRS. HARRAHILL & UPCHURCH STAFF
Thank you to the PTA, parent volunteers, and Upchurch Staff for creating an unforgettable Spooktacular experience for our learning community. We genuinely appreciate the time and effort dedicated to this event. It had a fantastic turnout and continues to be one of our treasured traditions at Upchurch!
Just a friendly reminder, there is no school for students on Monday, November 6th. We eagerly await the return of students on Tuesday, November 7th.
Also, please remember that the RSVP for our Veterans Day performance is due today. To ensure we can plan appropriately for this special event, we kindly ask for your prompt response. Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated.
VETERANS DAY PROGRAM
5th Grade Parent Sign Up
The 5th grade class is excited to present the Veterans Day program this year. We will be honoring Veterans and teaching the students at Upchurch about Veterans Day. Kindergarten through 4th grade students will be attending the program and we are also inviting family members of our 5th graders and Veterans related to our 5th grade students.
All the 5th grade students will have a part in this program which will be on Friday, November 10th at 2:15pm at Upchurch.
If you plan to attend the program, please complete the following form by Friday, November 3rd.
*All attendees must bring a photo ID with them when checking into the school for the program.
5th grade Families: Click here to sign up to attend the Veterans Day Program.
PTA'S BINGO FOR BOOKS EVENT
UPCHURCH'S FUTURE EDUCATORS CLUB
CHILLY WEATHER
If it is raining or the wind chill or temperature is ten degrees or below, we will have inside recess; otherwise we will go outside. Please dress appropriately for the weather. In certain situations, there will be teacher discretion when deciding whether to have inside or outside recess. For example, if it is icy, muddy, windy, wet, etc.
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Please dress students appropriately for the weather each day so they can fully participate and play with their friends. Thank you!
WATCH DOGS AND SUPER MOMS
Ashley Unruh
Nick Leu
Lisa Shrier
Becky Sedlacek
Brian Corey
Heather Corey
Kayla Howard
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
Mrs. Catherine Witt, the Upchurch 2023-24 Artist in Residence, is continuing to teach students the art of mosaics. She is working with 1-3 homeroom classes every Wednesday until November 15, ensuring that each homeroom gets a chance to participate. If you are at Upchurch, take a moment to admire the students' artwork on display in the front cabinets.
We're pleased to share that this project is made possible through the support of the Nebraska Arts Council, with contributions from the State of Nebraska and the National Endowment for the Arts. To catch a glimpse of the mosaic-making process with Mrs. Witt, check out the video.
1ST QUARTER HONOR ROLL
4TH GRADE HAL MICROBIOLOGY
The Upchurch 4th Grade HAL Students learned about microbiology through a presentation by the Nebraska Extension Service. They swabbed various surfaces in the school that might harbor unseen microbes and grew their specimens in petri dishes. The next week, they examined their petri dishes to find out what they had collected. Their big take away was that it is important to wash hands, desks, and other surfaces.
5TH GRADE HAL FORENSIC SCIENCE WORKSHOP
The Upchurch 5th Grade HAL students went on a field trip to Metropolitan Community College on Friday, October 27 to take part in a Forensic Science Workshop. They learned about DNA and how it is collected and analyzed. They also collected fingerprints from bottles using the tools Crime Scene Investigators would use and took turns taking and examining one another's fingerprints.
5TH GRADE HAL PUZZLE ME THIS WORKSHOP
The Upchurch 5th Grade HAL students were challenged with many different puzzles, including dot puzzles, pencil puzzles, and purchased thinking games in a workshop titled "Puzzle Me This" presented by ESU #3. They really had to think outside the box to solve some of the puzzles. The students attending came away with puzzle booklets to continue the challenge on their own.
BIRTH TO 5 YEAR OLD SCREENINGS
Millard Birth -5 Screening Flyer.pdfHEALTH SCREENING INFORMAITON
Upchurch Elementary School will be performing non-diagnostic health screens to students in Grades K- 4 in accordance with the Nebraska State Statute, #173 NAC 7. The purpose of the screening is to identify any possible health concerns and provide feedback to the student’s parents/guardians for follow-up. The screenings measure the following: height, hearing, vision, weight, and dental health. This screening will take place during the month of November at our School. If you do not wish for your child to be screened, please contact our School at 402-715-7151 or email your school healthcare provider, Jenny Barratt at Jmbarratt@mpsomaha.org. If any student’s screening reveals a concern, the parent/guardians will be notified within 30 days.
UPCHURCH LANCERS GAME
Upchurch Flyer 12.1.23.pdf