Upchurch Elementary
A Message from Mrs. Harrahill
A Message from Mrs. Harrahill
Upchurch Community,
Upchurch Community,
Our staff would like to thank you for the wonderful memories made at our Upchurch Staff Parade. It was a beautiful day to see both students and families waving and cheering from a distance. We know times are difficult, but it was uplifting to see our community unite together to bring positivity to all.
Our staff would like to thank you for the wonderful memories made at our Upchurch Staff Parade. It was a beautiful day to see both students and families waving and cheering from a distance. We know times are difficult, but it was uplifting to see our community unite together to bring positivity to all.
Last week we noticed an increase in communication through Twitter! More than ever, we are hoping to find new ways to stay connected with our Leaper Community. This is important to to us. Feel free to continue to share pictures and videos of your children learning remotely at home. Our Twitter handle is @UpchurchElem. You can also expect to see more optional virtual ways to stay connected as a learning community in the near future.
Last week we noticed an increase in communication through Twitter! More than ever, we are hoping to find new ways to stay connected with our Leaper Community. This is important to to us. Feel free to continue to share pictures and videos of your children learning remotely at home. Our Twitter handle is @UpchurchElem. You can also expect to see more optional virtual ways to stay connected as a learning community in the near future.
As we approach week four of Remote Learning, we hope new learning routines have been established at home and less technology glitches come your way! We know keeping kids accountable for school work at home takes a lot of time and energy. Our staff appreciates your continued commitment to your child's education.
As we approach week four of Remote Learning, we hope new learning routines have been established at home and less technology glitches come your way! We know keeping kids accountable for school work at home takes a lot of time and energy. Our staff appreciates your continued commitment to your child's education.
Regards,
Regards,
Lindsey Harrahill
Lindsey Harrahill
Upchurch Principal
Upchurch Principal
Final Grade Guidelines - Please Read
Final Grade Guidelines - Please Read
In these unprecedented times, we want you to know that our primary focus is on the safety and security of our students and staff. If there are things we can do to support your family, reach out. Remote learning is about keeping our students connected and providing some continuity of learning. Feedback is our focus, not grades. We know that each family situation is unique and that everyone is doing all they can to participate in the ways that work for their family. We also know that people are curious about how this will look on a report card. Our elementary students at each grade level will get one of the following indicators in reading, writing, and math: exceeds expectations, meets expectations, or needs improvement. There will be no final grades for science, social studies, spelling, art, PE, or music. We are grateful for the support you are providing, and we understand that this is not easy. Please know that grades are not anyone’s primary focus in these times.
In these unprecedented times, we want you to know that our primary focus is on the safety and security of our students and staff. If there are things we can do to support your family, reach out. Remote learning is about keeping our students connected and providing some continuity of learning. Feedback is our focus, not grades. We know that each family situation is unique and that everyone is doing all they can to participate in the ways that work for their family. We also know that people are curious about how this will look on a report card. Our elementary students at each grade level will get one of the following indicators in reading, writing, and math: exceeds expectations, meets expectations, or needs improvement. There will be no final grades for science, social studies, spelling, art, PE, or music. We are grateful for the support you are providing, and we understand that this is not easy. Please know that grades are not anyone’s primary focus in these times.
Upchurch Staff Parade
Upchurch Staff Parade
Nightly Bedtime Stories - April 10-16
Nightly Bedtime Stories - April 10-16
All MPS Playground, Courts & Fields CLOSED
All MPS Playground, Courts & Fields CLOSED
Upchurch Yearbook Order Form
Upchurch Yearbook Order Form
Yearbook Point of Contact: Mrs. Mildenberger. Please contact her at eamildenberger@mpsomaha.org
Yearbook Point of Contact: Mrs. Mildenberger. Please contact her at eamildenberger@mpsomaha.org
Zoom Safety
Zoom Safety
Student safety is always our highest priority. This includes online safety during remote learning. We are aware of news reports of “Zoombombing” nationally where people join a zoom meeting with the intent to disrupt. We have provided training and information for staff about meeting settings including using a waiting room to approve participants and the ability to lock a zoom meeting. We are being proactive to prevent this as we teach remotely.
Student safety is always our highest priority. This includes online safety during remote learning. We are aware of news reports of “Zoombombing” nationally where people join a zoom meeting with the intent to disrupt. We have provided training and information for staff about meeting settings including using a waiting room to approve participants and the ability to lock a zoom meeting. We are being proactive to prevent this as we teach remotely.
Fifth Grade T-Shirts
Fifth Grade T-Shirts
Friday Remote Learning Spirit Days
Friday Remote Learning Spirit Days
Friday, April 17th- Pajama Day: Leave on your pajamas for a comfy day of learning!
Friday, April 17th- Pajama Day: Leave on your pajamas for a comfy day of learning!
Friday, April 24th- Upchurch Spirit Day: Wear your favorite Upchurch clothes or Upchurch colors to support our amazing school!
Friday, April 24th- Upchurch Spirit Day: Wear your favorite Upchurch clothes or Upchurch colors to support our amazing school!
Managing Youth Anxiety During COVID-19
Managing Youth Anxiety During COVID-19
Technology Information
Technology Information
Our Teacher Librarian, Emily Mildenberger, is our go-to for technology. Please contact her at eamildenberger@mpsomaha.org if your child is having technology trouble. When you email Mrs. Mildenberger, please include your child's first and last name, teacher, a description of what the child is trying to do, a description of the problem, and a screenshot of the screen your child is stuck on. All of these factors will help Mrs. Mildenberger problem solve with you.
Our Teacher Librarian, Emily Mildenberger, is our go-to for technology. Please contact her at eamildenberger@mpsomaha.org if your child is having technology trouble. When you email Mrs. Mildenberger, please include your child's first and last name, teacher, a description of what the child is trying to do, a description of the problem, and a screenshot of the screen your child is stuck on. All of these factors will help Mrs. Mildenberger problem solve with you.
Fundraising Update - Student Council
Fundraising Update - Student Council
Thank you for submitting your final paper orders with money collected. The deadline is now closed.
Thank you for submitting your final paper orders with money collected. The deadline is now closed.
We will be pushing back the anticipated cookie delivery date to mid May. More details to come.
We will be pushing back the anticipated cookie delivery date to mid May. More details to come.
MPS School Buildings Closed to the Public until May 31
MPS School Buildings Closed to the Public until May 31
Curbside Millard Feeding Sites
Curbside Millard Feeding Sites
SFSP Feeding Flyer (1).pdfImportant Upcoming Dates
Important Upcoming Dates
Upchurch PTA
Upchurch PTA
Questions regarding PTA, Box Tops, or the PTA Directory Book?
Questions regarding PTA, Box Tops, or the PTA Directory Book?
Please e-mail upchurchpta@gmail.com or reach out to one of the 2019/2020 PTA Board Members.
Please e-mail upchurchpta@gmail.com or reach out to one of the 2019/2020 PTA Board Members.
President: Dawn Katafiasz
President: Dawn Katafiasz
Vice President: Sara Conzemius
Vice President: Sara Conzemius
Treasurer: Chrysti Schwarz
Treasurer: Chrysti Schwarz
Secretary: Suzy Flom
Secretary: Suzy Flom
Upchurch Partners for Education
Upchurch Partners for Education
Brad Fricke, Realtor
Brad Fricke, Realtor
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Green Beans Coffee Omaha
Green Beans Coffee Omaha
Hy-Vee (Welch)
Hy-Vee (Welch)
Marco's Pizza
Marco's Pizza
Raising Canes (144th/Center)
Raising Canes (144th/Center)
Sing Omaha
Sing Omaha
Horace Mann
Horace Mann
The Gitt Team with KW Greater Omaha
The Gitt Team with KW Greater Omaha
Walmart Neighborhood Market #3153
Walmart Neighborhood Market #3153
YoYo Berry
YoYo Berry
School Information
School Information
2019-2020 Calendar - Community Calendar (2).pdfElementary Calendar 2019-2020
Elementary Calendar 2019-2020
M_T_TH_F_ 8_30 AM- 3_45 PM EVERY WED_ 8_30 AM - 2_15 PM.pdfSchool Hours & Lunch
School Hours & Lunch
#BeKind
#BeKind
Millard Superintendent: Jim Sutfin
Millard School Board Members: Dave Anderson, Mike Kennedy, Amanda McGill Johnson, Stacy Jolley, Mike Pate, Linda Poole
Millard School Board Members: Dave Anderson, Mike Kennedy, Amanda McGill Johnson, Stacy Jolley, Mike Pate, Linda Poole
Upchurch School Improvement Team
Upchurch School Improvement Team
2019-2020
