Dear Rohwer Families,

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year!  We hope you have had a great summer!  The Rohwer staff is looking forward to a wonderful school year!!!

We have some shifts in our grade level teams for this year:

Grade Level Sections:

• Kindergarten -  Mrs. Searl, Mrs. Mosier, Ms. Unger

• 1st grade - Mrs. Gabrielson, Mrs. Slosson, Mrs. Skibinski

• 2nd grade - Mrs. Heusel, Mrs. Krobot, Mrs. Purcell 

• 3rd grade - Mrs. Amend,  Ms. Sobota, Mrs. Vandenberg

• 4th grade - Ms. Anderson, Mrs. Hunke, Mrs. Muller

• 5th grade - Mrs. Loberg, Mrs. Nash, Mr. Nelson, Mrs. Palmesano

Teacher assignments are based on many factors including academic need, a blending of students, and gender balance.  Following these considerations, placement is assigned.  We have great teachers, supportive parents, and super kids.  Please know much thought has been given to the placement of each child.  Classroom teachers will be emailing families with your child's classroom placement on Monday, August 5th.

Back to School Night:

The school building will be open for families on Tuesday, August 6th from 5:00 - 6:30 pm.  Families can visit their child's classroom and meet the teacher.  School supplies can also be dropped off during this time.  There will be food trucks from 5:00 - 7:00 pm and families can eat in the gymnasium.  The school building and classrooms will not open until 5:00 for families to visit.  Please see the flyer below for more information.

School Supplies:

School Supply Lists can be accessed through this link:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XPZn1-PfuLhnC4jA1Xox52sPKVqUVF8Grm_E1Tr0SM0/edit?usp=sharing. 

Student Registration:

All existing Rohwer families must update their student registration information every school year.  If you have not updated your information for the 2024-2025 school year, please click on the link below and complete the Existing Family Registration.   Registration must be completed before students start school.  We will not be able to notify students of their homeroom teacher until this is completed as well. https://www.mpsomaha.org/departments/student-services/registration-enrollment

Regular School Hours:

• School hours are 8:30 - 3:30 on M, T, Th, F and 8:30 - 2:30 on W.  

• Morning supervision begins at 8:15.  The tardy bell rings at 8:30.  Students arriving after the tardy bell rings will need to enter the school through the front doors and check in at the office.

• Afternoon supervision is from 3:30 - 3:40 on M, T, Th, F and 2:30 - 2:40 on W .  Please make sure your student(s) is picked up by 3:40 pm (2:40 pm - W).

First Day Procedures:

The first day of school is Thursday, August 8th.  We ask that you drop your child(ren) off between 8:15-8:30.  Kindergarten students will line up outside the building with their classroom teacher.  Kindergarten teachers will be holding up a sign.  1st - 5th grade students will enter the building independently and walk to their classroom. Staff members will be available inside the building to help students find their classrooms.  We will have families remain outdoors.

• Parents/Guardians may drop off or walk their child to the front door on the first day of school to his/her assigned area outside of the school building. (See traffic protocol information attachments below.)

• Staff members will be on duty inside and outside the building to guide students to their classroom.

Lunch/Breakfast Accounts:

• For the 2024-2025 school year, breakfast and lunch is available through a parent-pay option.   A meal consists of five (5) meal components: protein, grain, fruit, vegetable and milk.  Breakfast price is $1.60, Lunch price is $3.15, and Milk a la carte will be $.55.  If your child will be eating breakfast at school, we ask they please arrive between 8:15 - 8:20 so they can eat breakfast and start the school day on time at 8:30.

Communication:

• Every other Friday, you will receive an email with reminders about upcoming events and/or a link to our school newsletter, The Rohwer Flyer. Please take time to read through this newsletter as it contains important information about school-wide happenings. Classroom teachers will also communicate with you in various ways such as electronic or paper newsletters, classroom Facebook pages, email or the SeeSaw app. 

Safety:

• Safety is always a concern for us - it's our #1 rule!  We take special care during peak times in the morning and afternoon to ensure everyone's safety.  Please take time to read the information note about morning and afternoon protocols.  We also ask that you follow the listed safety guidelines whenever children are being dropped off or picked up at school.

• Use your family's assigned zone for dropping off and picking up children whenever possible.  Staff members will be monitoring all areas for safety.

• Observe all posted signage related to traffic, specifically during drop off/pick up time by turning right onto "F" Street when exiting the parking lot.

• Always remain in your car when dropping off/picking up your child(ren) along the curbs.  Staff members will be available to assist your children in exiting or entering a vehicle.

• Children should exit/enter cars through the curbside door only.

Student Handbook:

• The Rohwer Student Handbook is included below on this website.  Please take some time to look over this important document that provides valuable information.

It is such a pleasure for me to serve as your principal.  Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions or concerns.  It is the goal of all Rohwer staff to provide your child with the best educational experience possible.  Our focus is excellence for all.  I look forward to working with each of you during the 2024-2025 school year.

Sincerely,

Dr. Nicole Burton

Principal