January 24, 2025
January 24, 2025
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Message from Mrs. Harrahill
Message from Mrs. Harrahill
Dear Upchurch Families,
First and foremost, Happy Friday!
It is with mixed emotions that I share a professional change for next year. Next school year, I’ve decided to accept a principal position at a school that holds deep personal meaning for me. This school is part of the community where I attended from kindergarten through 8th grade.
I truly never imagined leaving Millard, especially Upchurch, as the families I’ve had the privilege to serve here are, without a doubt, the most incredible I’ve ever been fortunate to know. Leaving Millard and Upchurch is not a decision I take lightly, but this opportunity carries a special connection for both me and my family.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for continuing to share your beautiful children with me and the talented staff at Upchurch. We still have so much of this school year ahead, and I remain fully committed to making it the best one yet in my career. Millard will place a highly skilled and dedicated administrator to serve the families of Upchurch and work with our exceptional staff to continue making this one of the best schools in the state. I will work closely with the next principal to ensure a smooth transition for everyone.
Once again, we have many months of learning and growing ahead, and I am fully dedicated to ensuring your children continue to thrive in every aspect.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Lindsey Harrahill
Upchurch Kindergarten Round-Up Information - Please Share
Upchurch Kindergarten Round-Up Information - Please Share
Do you live in the Upchurch attendance area and have a child starting Kindergarten in 2025-2026?
Do you know of anyone else that does?
Upchurch is beginning to generate our 25-26 Kindergarten roster list and we need your help.
Kindergarten Upchurch Information Form - Please Fill Out
Rescheduled STEM Meeting
Rescheduled STEM Meeting
2025 One School, One Book Family Night
2025 One School, One Book Family Night
Scholastic Book Fair
Scholastic Book Fair
3rd Quarter Honor Roll
3rd Quarter Honor Roll
Kindness Club
Kindness Club
A little kindness can make somebody's day! If your child(ren) are in 4th or 5th grade and are interested in joining an Upchurch Club dedicated to showing kindness to others, please consider signing up below. Some of the club's activities could include decorating bookmarks for the library, decorating and passing out kindness stickers, writing thank you notes to teachers, painting kindness rocks, decorating kindness signs, and decorating the sidewalk with kind messages. Ms. Ray and Ms. Poole will be starting Kindness Club on February 21, and it will meet from 7:45-8:15 on the following Fridays: February 21, February 28, March 7, March 21, March 28, April 4.
This club is limited to the first 20 fourth and fifth grade students who sign up. To sign up, please click on the link below and fill out the Google form for each Upchurch student who wants to participate.
Valentine's Party Information
Valentine's Party Information
We are excited for Valentine's Day Parties! Each classroom may have 10 room parent volunteers to help organize and lead the Valentine's day party with the homeroom teacher.
We are excited for Valentine's Day Parties! Each classroom may have 10 room parent volunteers to help organize and lead the Valentine's day party with the homeroom teacher.
This class event will take place on Thursday, February 13th. The specific time will be decided to best fit the students' schedule per class/grade level. Students may bring in valentines if they choose. Please do not write individual names on cards.
This class event will take place on Thursday, February 13th. The specific time will be decided to best fit the students' schedule per class/grade level. Students may bring in valentines if they choose. Please do not write individual names on cards.
Responsibilities of the room parent:
Responsibilities of the room parent:
- Organize and plan events/activities for the party with the classroom teacher
- Help run stations the day of the party
Millard Public Schools District Rule 5740.1 and requiring pre-registration for all visitors attending the parties. The Valentine's Day party volunteer signup will be included in the Ledger and will include a deadline of February 9th. The Upchurch staff will use the information from the sign up and follow MPS safety procedures to facilitate checking room parent volunteers prior to the 14th. We will ensure those 200 additional adults have pre-registered so we are able to follow our full safety and security protocols. The parties will be 45-60 minutes of activities for students to rotate through.
Important 2025 Bond Information
Important 2025 Bond Information
Millard Public Schools is currently seeking a $158 million bond to address security, renovations, and maintenance at all 35 schools. The bond would not increase the tax rate. To learn how this is possible and more about what the bond would do, attend a community information meeting. All meetings begin at 6 p.m.
• January 30, 2025 - Millard West High School, 5710 South 176th Avenue, In the Lecture Hall
You can also learn more at mpsomaha.org and by clicking here.
WatchDogs and SuperMoms
WatchDogs and SuperMoms
If you are signed up for a WatchDOG/SuperMOM shift and it no longer works in your schedule, please email Mrs. Mildenberger at eamildenberger@mpsomaha.org as soon as possible. A lot of time and attention is put in the schedules. A change in parent volunteers will need to go through the school. We have a waiting list of volunteers that we will contact to fill the spot. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please email Mrs. Mildenberger to be added. When a cancellation occurs, the waiting list will be contacted in the order in which you asked to be put to the waiting list.
If you are signed up for a WatchDOG/SuperMOM shift and it no longer works in your schedule, please email Mrs. Mildenberger at eamildenberger@mpsomaha.org as soon as possible. A lot of time and attention is put in the schedules. A change in parent volunteers will need to go through the school. We have a waiting list of volunteers that we will contact to fill the spot. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please email Mrs. Mildenberger to be added. When a cancellation occurs, the waiting list will be contacted in the order in which you asked to be put to the waiting list.
Joe Grasse
Joe Grasse
Matt Burns
Matt Burns
Kristina Severson
Kristina Severson
Sarah Martensen
Sarah Martensen
HAL Field Trips
HAL Field Trips
Our fifth grade HAL students (last names G-Z) traveled to MCC Sarpy to learn about and try their hand at using 3-D pens. They also learned about an individual who uses 3-D technology to create prosthetics for animals. They were challenged to think about what would need to be considered to create prosthetics for specific animals and to create a model prototype of a prosthetic device. Then, students had some time to use the 3-D pens to create items of their choosing.
Our HAL fifth graders (last names A-F) learned about forensic science and crime scene investigation at MCC Sarpy on January 10. They gathered finger prints and DNA evidence and examined their own fingerprints to find distinguishing features.
January Menus
January Menus
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