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March 2021

LPS celebrates the work of African American authors Lincoln Public Schools hosted the annual African American Read In event on Feb. 10, featuring LPS staff, students and community members reading and performing excerpts from African-American literature and sharing stories about the authors and their work.

A3 TeamMates of the month: Shari and TK A4 2021 administrator retirements Looking for a book? A6 Diving into history of inauguration 2021-22 preschool applications open LPS Board Update Boy Scouts honor LPS educators Webinars tackle youth issues A7 Culler decorates for Black History Month

The hour-long event, held in conjunction with Lincoln City Libraries, explored African American history and the contributions of African Americans in the world of literature and the arts. It’s part of a nationwide literacy initiative during Black History Month, with similar events occurring across the country. Reading, speaking and performing at the event were: • Marla Styles, LPS human resources specialist • Chris Haeffner, LPS director of library services • Rev. Tremaine Combs, Mount Zion Baptist Church • Master Sargeant Brittani N. Cain, Nebraska Air National Guard • Deejay Reiss, social studies teacher, Lincoln North Star High School • Shanna Letcher, LPS student advocate • Captain Tarvis Banks, Lincoln Police Department • Belmont Elementary School TRACKS scholars • Dr. Karen Kassebaum, assistant vice Chancellor for inclusive leadership and learning, • University of Nebraska-Lincoln • Daniel Turner, student, Lincoln Southwest High School • Jael Pembrick, journalist, Channel 8 • Bill Bryant, LPS student advocate

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A8 ConnectLPS A10 LPS hosts Native Pride conference A12 Sustainability at LPS: New faces Beattie students personalize masks A13 Wellness Column: Finding pot of gold A15 Wellness Column: Reel or real? A16 Menus A18 Snow volcanoes Community events advertised in Community News are privatelysponsored events that are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Lincoln Public Schools. Lincoln Public Schools makes no representations about the absence of COVID-19 at these events. Community News is a publication of Lincoln Public Schools. If you have any questions about this publication please contact Jason Keese, 436-1619; or Mindy Burbach, 436-1609; Lincoln Public Schools P.O. Box 82889 Lincoln, NE 68501-2889

Watch an archived livestream of the readings at lps.org/news/.

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February TeamMates of the Month

TK and Shari: Trust with all your heart “My husband was a teacher and he would talk about kids who could just use somebody to be their person,” recalls Shari. “I just listened to his stories and thought, ‘I could do that, I could be somebody’s person.’” After Tom Osborne gave a presentation on TeamMates at Southwood Lutheran Church, Shari knew she wanted to become a mentor. She later spoke with her boss, who encouraged her to volunteer, and within the same day, Shari had signed up for her mentor training. Shortly after, she was matched with TK, a third grader at Saratoga Elementary. Now a sophomore at Lincoln High, TK recalls instant comfort around her new friend. “There hasn’t been a day I didn’t trust her because she’s a very truthful person. I felt like I could trust her right away.” The pair started off simply talking to get to know each other, then began doing activities like making bracelets and playing cards. Shari introduced her to crocheting, a skill at which

“She just makes my heart sing... It’s a surprise to me that a 16-year-old wouldn’t think I was just an old great-grandmother from the dark ages.” TK quickly thrived. “I just started her with the chain stitch and double crochet, but she took off way above what I could do,” says Shari with pride. TK says one of her favorite memories with Shari is making blankets. She has one hanging on her bedroom wall, along with photos with “Miss Shari.”

TK and Shari laugh recalling a scarf project that went haywire. “It looked like a road map through the mountains,” jokes Shari. “When you’re talking and crocheting you sometimes don’t count your stitches.” Conversation is the foundation of this match’s friendship. “She basically knows everything about

me,” says TK, calling Shari her cheerleader. TK thanks Shari for helping her think through decisions and identify steps to reach her goals. TK plans to study in Korea after high school and attend medical school to become an OBGYN, a dream she’s had since elementary school. “You are a smart cookie,”

Shari tells her. “You’re remarkable aren’t you, TK?” the proud mentor affirms with a smile. “She just makes my heart sing,” Shari says. “She is so kind and loving. It’s a surprise to me that a 16-yearold wouldn’t think I was just an old great-grandmother from the dark ages.”

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LPS administrators announce retirement plans Each year, school and district administrators who plan to retire at the end of the school year announce their intentions in the spring. Lincoln Public Schools wishes to congratulate the following LPS administrators on their upcoming retirements effective June 30, 2021, and thank them for their years of dedicated service to our students and families. Polly Bowhay, principal at Kloefkorn Elementary School Bowhay came to Lincoln Public Schools in 1989, starting as a kindergarten teacher at Fredstrom Elementary School until 2000, when she became a coordinator there. Bowhay also served as assistant principal at Hawthorne and Adams elementary schools, and principal at Belmont Elementary School for five years before taking on the role of Kloefkorn’s principal in 2017. DeAnn Currin, principal at Sheridan Elementary School Currin has spent her entire 46year career serving Lincoln Public Schools families. She taught at Clinton Elementary School for 11 years before becoming the coor-

dinator at Prescott Elementary School in 1986 and eventually assistant principal in 1991. In 1993, Currin was named principal at Elliott Elementary School, where she served for 17 years before being named Sheridan’s principal in 2010. Mary Ells, assistant director of Special Education at LPS District Office Ells currently serves as the assistant director of Special Education, a position that supports the Independence Academy, a Special Education academic program for 18-21 year old students with disabilities. She also serves students and families in the homebound and assistive technology programs. Prior to taking the position in 2004, she served as a supervisor for Special Education for seven years, and a curriculum consultant for Special Education for five years. Ells began at LPS as a Special Education teacher at Mickle Middle School in 1988. Ann Jablonski, principal at Kooser Elementary School Jablonski has served Lincoln Public Schools for 44 years. She

taught 18 years at Beattie Elementary School before moving to Hawthorne Elementary School as a Special Education coordinator. She spent one year as assistant principal at West Lincoln Elementary School and two years as principal at Norwood Park Elementary School. Jablonski was Pyrtle Elementary School’s principal for seven and a half years before being chosen to open Kooser Elementary School as the principal in 2009. Gene Thompson, principal at Mickle Middle School Thompson began in education as a teacher and coach at Pound Junior High School in 1982. In addition to teaching at Pound, he also taught and coached part time at Southeast High School from 1983 to 1993. In 1993, Thompson became the Southeast High School assistant athletic director, and from 2000 to 2008 he served as a coordinator and assistant principal at East High School. Thompson was named Mickle Middle School’s principal in 2008. Cindy Schwaninger, director of elementary education

After teaching in Adams, Neb., for three years, Schwaninger began at LPS as a teacher at Fredstrom Elementary School in 1984 until 1998. In addition, she served as the school district’s early literacy instructional strategies facilitator from 1996 to 1999. Schwaninger took on the role of curriculum specialist from 1999 to 2004, when she was named the principal at Hawthorne Elementary School. In 2008, Schwaninger was tapped to open Adams Elementary School, where she served as principal until she was named the director of elementary education in 2013. Edith Zumwalt, director of Nutrition Services When Zumwalt was named LPS director of Nutrition Services in 1990, there were 27,986 students in 49 buildings. LPS now serves an average of 26,600 lunches and 8,630 breakfasts daily in 61 buildings. Each year, Zumwalt leads a team of 410 employees to serve approximately 4.5 million school lunches and 1.4 million school breakfasts, in addition to 290,000 snacks.

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Students learn historical significance of inauguration Social studies teachers across Lincoln Public Schools faced the challenge of discussing the Presidential inauguration on Jan. 21, the day after the historical event and during an era of divisive politics. It’s a challenge that teachers welcomed. “I don’t want to talk about it because it’s Biden - I’m not here to push Biden on you,” Irving Middle School teacher Dusty Bayne told his 8th-grade American history class. “What I think is important is that, as historians, we can look at this through a historical lens, which I think is a really important skill.” Bayne and his class not only watched President Biden’s speech, they watched an interview with Michael Beschloss, an American historian who specializes in the

United States presidency. He talked about past inaugural speeches by presidents such as Franklin D. Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan. Throughout the class, students were asked to answer questions such as “How did Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural address in 1865 meet the challenges of the time?” and “Why was the date of inauguration changed after 1933?” and “What challenges faced Franklin Roosevelt in 1933. How did he use his inaugural speech to address these challenges?” Teachers play a vital role in helping students think critically about questions such as these, said LPS K-12 Social Studies Curriculum Specialist Jaci Kellison. “What social studies teachers are

great at doing is putting things into historical context and to show students how our democracy has changed over time and also how it has stayed the same,” she said. At Lincoln North Star High School, teacher Falla Halsey devoted her seventh period Government and Politics class to discussing the inauguration.

They talked a lot about the historical significance of inauguration and its symbolism. They watched a PBS recap of the event and watched portions of previous inaugural speeches, as well. “Inauguration Day is one of my favorite days as an educator,” Halsey said. “It signifies hope and the promise of democracy.”

Tune in to ‘LPS Board Update’ Lincoln Board of Education member Don Mayhew hosts a show that airs every Friday at noon prior to Lincoln Board of Education meetings to discuss hot topics in Lincoln Public Schools. Each episode can be found on the LPS website (lps.org), the LPS Facebook page, and the LPS YouTube Channel. In addition, Mayhew hosts guests before every Board meeting on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. These episodes air live on the LPS Facebook page, and can be found archived on the LPS website (lps.org).

Boy Scouts honor LPS educators 2021-22 preschool application open The LPS preschool program is located in many of the elementary schools across the district. Children who are at least 3 years of age on or before July 31, 2021 and who have not yet turned five as of July 31, 2021, are eligible to apply.

tion and required documents by visiting our office, located at 300 S. 48th Street (enter door #2). Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We offer extended hours on Saturday, March 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

At this time we are accepting 20212022 preschool applications and necessary documentation online, by email, fax or mail. You may also complete and submit an applica-

For more information and to download the application, please visit our website: https://home.lps. org/earlychildhood/preschoolapplication/

Four LPS educators have been honored by the Boy Scouts of America - Salt Valley District with the Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award. The winners are Roper Elementary School Principal Lynn Fuller; Lincoln Southeast High School math teacher Sherry West; Maxey Elementary School 5th-grade teacher Mark Boysen; and Goodrich Middle School 6th-grade teacher Hannah Meyer. The award was established by the Boy Scouts of America in 2016 to recognize the valuable contributions that educators make in the lives of young people. They were formally honored during a virtual banquet on Feb. 13.

Region V Systems webinars focus of youth issues Region V Systems is offering one-hour webinars on various topics concerning youth during the next two months. The webinars are free and open to anyone. • March 18 - “Marijuana Trends, Concentrates, Dabs,” with Jermaine Galloway • April 15 - “Supporting our Kids in a Time of Stress,” with Nigel Wrangham Visit region5systems.net for more information and to register.

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Culler decorates for Black History Month Students and staff at Culler Middle School got creative to celebrate Black History Month in February. They decorated more than 40 doors throughout the school with various quotes and historical figures.

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ConnectLPS Connect LPS

Here’s some of our favorite photos from LPS schools in the past month. Want to see more? Connect with your school’s social media at lps.org/connect.

Lincoln Southeast High School

Humann Elementary School

“Mr. Holdorf ’s Computer Science Foundations classes are working with Turing tables to simulate a non-electric computer.”

“Winter Parties at Humann!”

Dawes Middle School

Seventh graders in Mr. Chu’s class

Scott Middle School

“Today was Retro Day at Scott Middle School! These shining stars had so much fun dressing up. #WeScottThis”

Rousseau Elementary School

Elliott Elementary School

“Mrs. Anderson’s class checked out a new game, Amplify, on their Chromebooks.”

“Students in Miss Reiners’ class playing ‘find the missing partner’ game during math! #ElliotProud”

The Career Academy

Hill Elementary School

“Some very nervous health science students performed their first blood draw today in phlebotomy class! All did well and no one fainted! #doinghighschooldifferently.”

“Happy (late) Valentine’s Day from Mrs. Hughes’ third graders!”

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LPS hosts annual Native Pride conference Lincoln Public Schools held its annual Native Pride Conference on Jan. 29, a half-day Zoom event that drew roughly 150 American Indian students from middle schools across the city. “Our goal for the conference is to provide the students a chance to think about their academic success as Native students,” said LPS American Indian Youth Demonstration Grant Coordinator Barbara Buttes. “We try to introduce them to career and educational paths, while celebrating Indian identity.” Thirty students participated from home, while others participated together at their schools. Buttes kicked off the day by sharing some of her family history, going all the way back to her great-grandmother Ellen, who grew up in Minnesota and whose mother died during childbirth. Ellen, a member of the Mdewakanton Sioux tribe, endured numerous hardships in her life, Buttes said, but she never lost hope and always lived with pride. “Our ancestors survived with the hope they held for us, the next generations,” she said. “They lived with love in their hearts, happy to work for what the people needed. They knew who they were and they never lost sight of their traditional values. We must never forget.” Students participated in a lesson on how to make a clay pinch

“Our ancestors survived with the hope they held for us, the next generations... They knew who they were and they never lost sight of their traditional values. We must never forget.” pot, led by Park Middle School art teacher Nissa Sturgeon. They heard presentations from representatives of the BEAR (Be Excited About Reading) Project, which is based at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, and the “Re-Discovering America: Understanding

Colonization” workshop, presented by the group Toward Right Relationship with Native Peoples. They finished the morning with music from hip-hop artist and producer Quese IMC, who performs tribal music and plays the flute.

Afterwards, students were asked to reflect on the conference. Participants at Mickle Middle School said they enjoyed making a pinch pot, as well as the Quese IMC performance. Also, said one student, “it’s always good to learn more about my heritage.”

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Assistant Sustainability Coordinator joins LPS The Lincoln Public Schools Sustainability Team is growing! Thanks to funding provided by the Nebraska Department of Energy and Environment, Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant Program, there are now two full-time staff members supporting sustainability initiatives across the district. Mandy Koehler was hired in January as the new assistant sustainability coordinator. In December 2020, Koehler graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with degrees in Environmental Studies and Biological Sciences. “I had always been connected to sustainable actions and aware of climate issues while growing up,” she said,” so when choosing my majors in college I decided to pursue a career that played a part in those fields and worked towards a solution to the many environmental problems we are facing.” Koehler’s first connection with LPS came from her Environmental Studies 101 course in the fall of 2016 when she helped carry out a waste audit at Campbell Elementary school. After that experience, she was eager to apply when a sustainability internship with LPS became available. Throughout her time as an intern, Koehler helped with community outreach, classroom presentations, data management and new waste diversion initiatives. In her new role, Koehler will be able to continue supporting waste diversion programs across the district, helping staff and students with reducing, reusing, recycling and composting. She is joining Sustainability Coordinator Brittney Albin, who has been in that role since 2015. “I am thrilled to have Mandy on board to support our programs, because I know she will do a great job growing and improving waste diversion across the district,” Albin said. “This also allows me to provide more support for other sustainability-related efforts like energy and water conservation, transportation and outdoor learning.” When it comes to taking on big environmental issues, Koehler has come to realize that every issue, concern and solution is connected. “This can be daunting, but it excites me because you can find opportunities to improve efforts and collaborate with others everywhere. It’s like a huge moving puzzle.” With the momentum of the growing department, the LPS Sustainability Team is looking forward to providing continued support for district environmental initiatives.

Beattie students add personal touch to face coverings Wearing a face covering has become ubiquitous with daily life. Thanks to Holly Group-Weber, Beattie Elementary School students now wear face coverings that are anything but common. Prior to winter break, the Beattie art teacher had students customize plain white face coverings they could wear to school. Students decorated them with everything from rainbows to American flags to dogs. Some students added inspirational phrases, such as “The future is bright,” “It’ll all okay,” and “Better together.” Students all wore their personalized face coverages on the last day of first semester, but Group-Weber said students still love wearing them to school. “I notice that every day I have a student walk into art class wearing their art mask with tons of pride,” she said. “It makes me so happy to see them wear their masks.” The project also allowed Group-Weber to integrate science into art by discussing the “why?” behind wearing face coverings. “Part of our art curriculum is to find connections to real human experiences,” she said, “to explore these in visual ways. I have always been an art teacher that makes projects meaningful and connects them to our community.” Beattie posted photos of the students wearing their face coverings on the school’s Facebook page. The Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools provided the face coverings.

Find more photos of student’s art face covering on Beattie’s Facebook page, or visit lps.org/connect.

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Finding the pot of gold for your family By Michelle Welch, RDN, LMNT, LPS Wellness Especially this year, every dollar counts, right? How would you like to find a pot of gold’s worth of savings for your family through little changes in everyday activities? See how many of these tips will keep you from chasing rainbows and find some real savings. Shift the sides and drinks. Especially since takeaway orders are the regular now, you can find some serious savings by skipping the soft drinks and soggy fries from restaurant takeout bags. Order entrees a la carte and/or not as combo meals. Instead, use up those crunchy fruits and veggies that want to be saved from your crispers of doom and provide milk or water with meals. You will be amazed at the cost savings. Find grocery gold in the cold. During this time, you are likely grocery shopping less often and stockpiling when you do. Are you finding yourself with more or less waste? Be mindful of what you buy for produce and its shelf life. Using frozen fruits and vegetables during this time can really help prevent waste. If you are really into fresh items, consider going for only quick produce runs so that you are in the store for shorter periods. Step up your brush. Kids in a hurry can do a “hit and miss” job of tooth brushing. Shifting to inexpensive versions of electric toothbrushes (for example, a spin brush) can help greatly improve brushing on the part of kids. Keep in mind, they need no more than a pea-sized amount of toothpaste on their brush. This both saves money and sink cleanup from sticky messes. Finally, preventative dental checks can help greatly decrease chances of expensive cavities and dental work later.

Sleep savings. How does sleeping save you money? It really can. First, those who are short of sleep crave simple sugar, sweet and salty, starchy treats just due to our biology. Those cravings can lead you to vending machines and costly drive-thru coffees beverages. Second, if you are sleeping, you are not scrolling social media for dopamine hits that can lead to impulse purchases. Who hasn’t fallen for some of those ads? Sleep more. Scroll less. Stroll to save dough. When you go for a walk, do you think about how much money you are saving? Not likely. Here’s what we know: being active helps fend off complex health issues such as heart disease and diabetes, as well as their complications. How expensive is it to develop one of these health issues or experience complications? Medical appointments, medications, hospital stays and more. Just moving more may lead to huge cost savings.

Sanitize and evaluate masks. Dollar-type stores have lingerie bags for washing your masks that keep them from going missing but keep in mind, we’ve been wearing them for a while now. That thin elastic stretches with time, and they eventually get past their prime, so do what you can to shift out older masks or rotate them often. If it doesn’t stay easily over your nose, adjust it, tie the elastic or get it out of the rotation. It is a huge pot of gold to skip the virus, not missing work, school or social events - not to mention the potential long-term health impacts. Keep doing all you can to reduce your risk, including masking, washing hands, social distancing and getting vaccinated when possible. Together we can build a healthier community. Thanks as always for your collaboration.

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Reel or real? Navigating social media By Michelle Welch, RD, LMNT, LPS Wellness As we see our friends or extended family on social media and sometimes in person, we are often given the view of a highlight reel of what is happening for them. We know that our dayto -day life holds little to no resemblance to what you are hearing or seeing. Why are they so lucky? How much of what we are seeing is real? What should we teach kids? You might be catching them during an upswing. We all have some of these. The stars align, we happen to get caught in a good picture angle or we have a great parking karma day. Some folks just do a better job of telling those stories, sometimes in an effort to show their gratitude for that uncommon upswing. It might just be seen during a downswing and feel annoying to you. So often, their highlight reel is just that. It’s so easy to get mesmerized by what we see people post, when the reality is, their family is likely much more like yours than they would ever tell you. Are they sharing about their low points, bad hair days and kids being less than stellar? Not likely. Some folks are very focused on telling the world about what’s going right to help balance what’s going wrong behind the scenes. Sometimes they just need others to cheer for them. Ask yourself: Why am I giving this space? So a classmate you haven’t seen in 20 years has a good day, a high achievement moment or goes off on a political rant? We all have finite amounts of energy. Do we want to give this moment any of our energy? If this person is a distant relative, stranger or vague acquaintance, figuring out how to mentally section off their feedback or impact is critical in today’s world. Snooze and unfollow are beautiful features to help manage mental spaces.

Keep feeling for the real. If you are living a stretchy pants-inspired, no-makeup lifestyle more than ever, but are greeted by perfectly groomed images of social media as your limited social interactions, this may be contributing to decreased feelings of worthiness. It’s more important than ever to have real conversations with those who you can be real with, preferably over the phone or through live zoom and facetime moments. If you visit with any friend or family member in an unfiltered way about your experiences recently, you will likely find you are having similar moments. Talk and listen, listen, listen to your kids. Our kids have it much worse than we do if they are of the age when they have access to smart phones. Unless they have special people, such as you or a friend they visit with regularly, their reality has become even more twisted than ours. Tell them what you are experiencing and ask them what they have been noticing. Really listen. Find opportunities to be authentic with others. Sometimes you have to be the one that risks first and shares a glimpse of the real world with others. It’s not about complaining, but helping each other know you are not alone. It may be a simple call or text to someone you feel could be living a similar experience. Remember the world is watching, so always think before you post. How would you react if you saw this posted by someone else? Teaching kids to manage this is a major life skill. Take a break from social media every once in a while. If checking social media on your phone is your fidget that keeps you from engaging with the real world, set some limits for yourself. The kids will notice and so will you. If you have a dog, they will be the most thrilled of all. Welcome back the real.

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Lunch / Beattie Elementary March Elementary Lunch MONDAY Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza Teriyaki Chicken on Brown Rice Chef Salad Black Bean Bowl over Brown Rice Cheese Chef Salad Green Beans Romaine Tossed Salad Warm Cinnamon Apple Slices Pineapple Tidbits Brown Rice Dinner Roll Sugar Cookie

No School

Breaded Popcorn Chicken Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich Cheese Stick Baked Beans Warm Cinnamon Apple Slices Pineapple Tidbits Fluffy Biscuit Hamburger Bun

Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Hamburger Pizza Chef Salad Bean Burrito Cheese Chef Salad Crinkle Fries Romaine Tossed Salad Apple Wedges Pineapple Tidbits Waf�e Bun Dinner Roll

BBQ Chicken Sandwich Chef Salad Stuffed Crust Cheese Pizza Black Bean Bowl over Brown Rice Cheese Chef Salad Green Beans Romaine Tossed Salad Warm Cinnamon Apple Slices Pineapple Tidbits Hamburger Bun Brown Rice Dinner Roll Sugar Cookie

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TUESDAY Bean & Cheese Chalupa with Taco Meat Chef Salad Breaded Ravioli with Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks and Marinara Sauce Vegan Taco Meat in Tortilla/Pita Cheese Chef Salad Refried Beans Shredded Lettuce & Diced Tomatoes Mandarin Oranges Diced Pears Soft Flour Tortilla Dinner Roll

No School

Muchos Nachos (Meat) or Cheesy Nachos Country Beef Patty on a Bun Chef Salad Black Bean Salsa Burger with Lettuce, Tomato and Dressing in Wrap Cheese Chef Salad Savory Carrots Shredded Lettuce & Diced Tomatoes Mandarin Oranges Diced Pears Tortilla Rounds Hamburger Bun Soft Flour Tortilla Dinner Roll

Walking Taco Meat and Corn Chips with Shredded Cheddar Cheese Popcorn Lemon Chicken on Brown Rice Chef Salad Vegan Taco Meat in Tortilla/Pita Cheese Chef Salad Refried Beans Shredded Lettuce & Diced Tomatoes Mandarin Oranges Diced Pears Corn Chips Brown Rice Pita Pocket Dinner Roll

Bean & Cheese Chalupa with Taco Meat Chef Salad Breaded Ravioli with Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks and Marinara Sauce Vegan Taco Meat in Tortilla/Pita Cheese Chef Salad Refried Beans Shredded Lettuce & Diced Tomatoes Mandarin Oranges Diced Pears Soft Flour Tortilla Dinner Roll

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WEDNESDAY Breaded Chicken Fingers Breaded Pork Patty on a Bun Chef Salad Chik'n Nuggets Cheese Chef Salad Crinkle Fries Romaine Tossed Salad Orange Wedges Applesauce Warm Croissant Hamburger Bun Pita Pocket

No School

Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza Sloppy Joe on a Chef Salad Chana Masala with Brown Rice Cheese Chef Salad Broccoli wtih Cheese Sauce Romaine Tossed Salad Strawberry Cup Applesauce Hamburger Bun Brown Rice Dinner Roll

Creamy Mac & Cheese Three Meat Pizza Chef Salad Chik'n Nuggets Cheese Chef Salad Green Beans Romaine Tossed Salad Fresh Banana Applesauce Dinner Roll

Breaded Chicken Fingers Breaded Pork Patty on a Bun Chef Salad Chik'n Nuggets with Lettuce, Tomato and Dressing in Wrap Cheese Chef Salad Crinkle Fries Romaine Tossed Salad Orange Wedges Applesauce Dinner Roll Hamburger Bun Pita Pocket

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THURSDAY Spaghetti and Meat Sauce Turkey Hot Dog on a Bun Chef Salad Cheese Sticks Marinara Sauce Cheese Chef Salad Baby Carrots Romaine Tossed Salad Diced Peaches Spaghetti Noodles Garlic Bread Hot Dog Bun

No School

Creamed Turkey Salisbury Steak Chef Salad Chickpea Salad in a Pita Pocket with Lettuce, Tomato and Dressing in Wrap Cheese Chef Salad Whipped Potatoes Beef Gravy Romaine Tossed Salad Diced Peaches Assorted Fruit Dinner Roll Pita Pocket

Beef Enchilada BBQ Chicken Chef Salad Hearty Bean Chili Cheese Chef Salad Savory Carrots Romaine Tossed Salad Diced Peaches Assorted Fruit Cinnamon Roll Dinner Roll

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FRIDAY French Toast Sticks Sausage Links Mexi Pizza Cheese Sticks Black Bean Salsa Burger Sweet Green Peas Hamburger Bun

No School

Corn Puppies Chef Salad Cheese Ravioli Chik'n Patty on a Bun Cheese Chef Salad Golden Corn Romaine Tossed Salad Blueberries w/Whipped Topping Mixed Fruit Hamburger Bun Dinner Roll Chocolate Frosted Cake

Breaded Chicken Nuggets Grilled Cheese Sandwich Chef Salad Teriyaki Patty on a Bun Cheese Chef Salad Golden Corn Romaine Tossed Salad Blueberries w/Whipped Topping Mixed Fruit Dinner Roll Hamburger Bun Chocolate Chip Cookie

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Breakfast / Beattie Elementary March Breakfast MONDAY Mini Chocolate Chip French Toast Frosted Flakes Cereal Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bar Yogurt Orange Juice Mixed Berry Fruit Cup

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Frosted Flakes Cereal Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bar Orange Juice Mandarin Oranges

Soft Filled Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bar Frosted Flakes Cereal Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bar Yogurt Orange Juice Mixed Berry Fruit Cup

Mini Chocolate Chip French Toast Frosted Flakes Cereal Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bar Yogurt Orange Juice Mixed Berry Fruit Cup

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TUESDAY Breakfast Beef Sausage Sandwich Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal Super Stick Yogurt Grape Juice Applesauce Cup

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Egg & Cheese on English Muf�n Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal Super Stick Yogurt Grape Juice Applesauce Cup

Apple Stick Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal Super Stick Yogurt Grape Juice Applesauce Cup

Breakfast Beef Sausage Sandwich Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal Super Stick Yogurt Grape Juice Applesauce Cup

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WEDNESDAY Cinnamon Bun Stick Froot Loops Cereal Chocolate Chip Mini Loaf Yogurt Fruit Blend Juice Mandarin Oranges

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Breakfast Bene�t Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bar Froot Loops Cereal Chocolate Chip Mini Loaf Yogurt Fruit Blend Juice Mixed Berry Fruit Cup

Mini Cinnamon Waf�es Froot Loops Cereal Chocolate Chip Mini Loaf Yogurt Fruit Blend Juice Mandarin Oranges

Cinnamon Bun Stick Froot Loops Cereal Chocolate Chip Mini Loaf Yogurt Fruit Blend Juice Mandarin Oranges

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THURSDAY Pancake Sausage on a Stick Cocoa Flakes Cereal Apple Cinnamon Nutrigrain Bar Yogurt Apple Juice Strawberry Cup

Maple Waf�e Chicken Sausage Sandwich Cocoa Flakes Cereal Apple Cinnamon Nutrigrain Bar Yogurt Apple Juice Strawberry Cup

Breakfast Pizza Cocoa Flakes Cereal Apple Cinnamon Nutrigrain Bar Yogurt Apple Juice Strawberry Cup

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Breaded Popcorn Chicken Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Breaded Popcorn Chicken Mashed Potato Bowl Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich Baked Beans Golden Corn Warm Cinnamon Apple Slices Pineapple Tidbits Fluffy Biscuit Hamburger Bun

Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Hamburger Pizza Chef Salad Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Bean Burrito Cheese Chef Salad Crinkle Fries Romaine Tossed Salad Apple Wedges Pineapple Tidbits Waf�e Bun Dinner Roll Hamburger Bun

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Breaded Chicken Nuggets Grilled Cheese Sandwich Stuffed Crust Cheese Pizza Black Bean Bowl over Brown Rice Cheese Chef Salad Teriyaki Patty on a Bun Green Beans Romaine Tossed Salad Golden Corn Warm Cinnamon Apple Slices Pineapple Tidbits Blueberries w/ Whipped Topping Strawberry Cup Hamburger Bun Brown Rice Dinner Roll

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Bean & Cheese Chalupa with Taco Meat Soft Shell Taco Meat with Shredded Cheddar Cheese Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks and Breaded Ravioli with Marinara Sauce Vegan Taco Meat in Tortilla/Pita Cheese Chef Salad Refried Beans Shredded Lettuce & Diced Tomatoes Mandarin Oranges Diced Pears Soft Flour Tortilla Dinner Roll Hamburger Bun

No School

Muchos Nachos (Meat) or Cheese Sauce and Tortilla Rounds Country Beef Patty on a Bun Sub Sandwihich on a Hoagie Bun Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Black Bean Salsa Burger with Lettuce, Tomato and Dressing in Wrap Cheese Chef Salad Savory Carrots Shredded Lettuce & Diced Tomatoes Mandarin Oranges Diced Pears Tortilla Rounds Hamburger Bun Soft Flour Tortilla Dinner Roll

Walking Taco Meat and Corn Chips with Shredded Cheddar Cheese Popcorn Lemon Chicken on Brown Rice Sub Sandwihich on a Hoagie Bun Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Vegan Taco Meat in Tortilla/Pita Cheese Chef Salad Refried Beans Shredded Lettuce & Diced Tomatoes Mandarin Oranges Diced Pears Corn Chips Brown Rice Pita Pocket Dinner Roll Hamburger Bun

Bean & Cheese Chalupa with Taco Meat Sub Sandwihich on a Hoagie Bun Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Breaded Ravioli with Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks and Marinara Sauce Vegan Taco Meat in Tortilla/Pita Cheese Chef Salad Refried Beans Shredded Lettuce & Diced Tomatoes Mandarin Oranges Diced Pears Soft Flour Tortilla Dinner Roll Hamburger Bun

No School

Mini Cinnis Apple Jacks Cereal Super Star Donut Hole Yogurt Orange Juice Raisins

Strawberry Mini Bagels Apple Jacks Cereal Super Star Donut Hole Yogurt Orange Juice Raisins

MARCH 2021

TUESDAY

Grape Filled Crescent Apple Jacks Cereal Super Star Donut Hole Yogurt Apple Cherry Juice Raisins

March Secondary Lunch Teriyaki Chicken on Brown Rice BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Cheesy French Bread Pizza with Black Bean Bowl over Brown Rice Cheese Chef Salad Green Beans Romaine Tossed Salad Warm Cinnamon Apple Slices Pineapple Tidbits Brown Rice Hamburger Bun Dinner Roll

No School

Lunch / East High / East High MONDAY

FRIDAY

WEDNESDAY

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Breaded Chicken Fingers Breaded Pork Patty on a Bun Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Chik'n Nuggets with Lettuce, Tomato and Dressing in Wrap Cheese Chef Salad Crinkle Fries Romaine Tossed Salad Orange Wedges Applesauce Warm Croissant Hamburger Bun Pita Pocket

No School

Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza Sloppy Joe on a Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Chana Masala with Brown Rice Cheese Chef Salad Broccoli with Cheese Sauce Romaine Tossed Salad Strawberry Cup Applesauce Hamburger Bun Brown Rice Dinner Roll

Creamy Mac & Cheese Three Meat Pizza Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Chik'n Nuggets Cheese Chef Salad Green Beans Romaine Tossed Salad Fresh Banana Applesauce Dinner Roll Hamburger Bun

THURSDAY

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Spaghetti and Meat Sauce Turkey Hot Dog on a Bun Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Cheese Sticks Marinara Sauce Lentil Pasta with Cheese Chef Salad Baby Carrots Romaine Tossed Salad Diced Peaches Assorted Fruit Spaghetti Noodles Garlic Bread Hot Dog Bun Dairy Free Garlic Bread Hamburger Bun

No School

Creamed Turkey Salisbury Steak Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Chickpea Salad in a Pita Pocket with Lettuce, Tomato and Dressing in Wrap Cheese Chef Salad Whipped Potatoes Beef Gravy Romaine Tossed Salad Diced Peaches Assorted Fruit Dinner Roll Pita Pocket Hamburger Bun

Beef Enchilada BBQ Chicken Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Hearty Bean Chili Cheese Chef Salad Savory Carrots Romaine Tossed Salad Diced Peaches Assorted Fruit Cinnamon Roll Dinner Roll Hamburger Bun

FRIDAY

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French Toast Sticks Sausage Links Mexi Pizza Nebraska Bun Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Cheese Sticks Black Bean Salsa Burger Sweet Green Peas Assorted Fruit Hamburger Bun

No School

Corn Puppies Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Cheese Ravioli Chik'n Patty on a Bun Cheese Chef Salad Golden Corn Romaine Tossed Salad Blueberries w/ Whipped Topping Mixed Fruit Garlic Bread Hamburger Bun Dinner Roll

Breaded Chicken Nuggets Grilled Cheese Sandwich Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Teriyaki Patty on a Bun Cheese Chef Salad Golden Corn Tomato Soup Romaine Tossed Salad Blueberries w/ Whipped Topping Mixed Fruit Dinner Roll Hamburger Bun

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March 2021 | Community News | Section A

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McPhee students create snow volcanoes Carol Floth found a silver lining in the white blanket that covered Lincoln in late January. Floth is an English Language Learner teacher at McPhee Elementary School and was in the middle of a unit on weather and clothing when the historical blizzard dumped 14.5 inches of snow on the city. “We’ve learned about the clothing you need to wear in different kinds of weather,” she said. “We learned about flooding and blizzards and thunderstorms - and then conveniently we had this massive snowstorm.” When students returned to school, most of them said they weren’t able to spend time outside during their days at home. For many of them it was the first blizzard they had experienced. So Floth thought about what they could do outside that would tie to curriculum. The answer: snow volcanoes. It was a twist on the old-fashioned science fair experiment involving dish soap, baking soda, food coloring and - for the final step - vinegar. Floth and her students, ranging in age from first grade to fifth grade, bundled up, grabbed their volcano ingredients and headed outside during the final half hour of school. “They said, ‘Oh my goodness, oh my goodness, snow volcanoes!” Floth said. One by one, students poured the first ingredients into small cups that were dug into the snow, then added the vinegar and...rainbow-colored lava, followed by squeals of delight. “It was great just to hear them laugh and see them smile and just have a good time together - really just enjoy being kids after a snowstorm,” Floth said. And as the final minutes of school ticked away, there was one more ingredient to add. Snow angels!

“It was great just to hear them laugh and see them smile and just have a good time together - really just enjoy being kids after a snowstorm.”