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Outdoor Learning Environment Field trip fun is abundant at Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure. Encourage your students to immerse themselves in nature as they create art in the outdoor classroom, identify animal tracks, explore the forest on the South Table Creek Trail, and climb to the canopy of a 50-foot tall tree house. Nature Interpreters will engage learners with thought-provoking questions about the world today and provide a uniquely designed tour to meet Nebraska Science & Social Studies/History State Standards.

FALL 2019

TREETOP VILLAGE Now booking tours to Arbor Lodge State Historical Park. Engage your students with the rich history of life in the mid-1800s. Tour hosts are available to guide you and your students through the original home of J. Sterling Morton and family.

Complete your visit at the Whispering Bench & Monument, Carriage House, and grounds.

A three-acre nature experience up in the trees!

#1 FAVORITE FALL TOUR

Apple Harvest – Explore the life cycle of an Arbor Day Farm Apple – from season to season and from blossom to harvest. Includes a sample of apple cider from our orchards.

Fall Treats – Box lunches, caramel apples, and apple cider slushies are available for prebooking.

Hayrack and Discovery Rides – Ask about these guided rides to make your visit complete.

Corn Maze – Free with your Tree Adventure admission. Students will enjoy solving the maze mystery in our three-acre corn maze.

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A Blended Take on Family Favorites

It’s not always easy to create meals that are both nutritious and satisfying. Managing intake of added sugar and saturated fat takes effort and planning, but transforming your favorite recipes into more nutritious family meals can be simpler than you imagined.

The nutrient-dense mushroom masterfully bridges that divide, offering rich and meaty flavor while still being fat-free, low-calorie and low-sodium. All mushrooms contain vitamin D at various levels, which helps build strong bones. Additionally, mushrooms are a source of B vitamins, including riboflavin and niacin, which help provide energy by breaking down proteins, fats and carbohy-

Mighty Mushroom Blended Burger Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 1/2 pound any variety mushroom 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 pound ground beef 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 buns

Finely dice mushrooms or gently pulse in food processor.

In skillet, warm 1 tablespoon olive oil on mediumhigh heat and add mushrooms, cooking 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes.

Transfer cooled mushrooms to medium bowl. Add ground beef and salt, mixing until combined. Make four patties.

Add remaining olive oil to pan and cook burger patties on medium-high heat until internal temperature reaches at least 160 F. Plate and add desired toppings to bun.

Recommended toppings include: pickled red peppers, crumbled blue cheese and watercress greens.

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“Mushrooms are an incredibly versatile ingredient,” said Mary Jo Feeney, MS, RDN, nutrition research consultant for the Mushroom Council.

“They can be the meaty star of a vegetarian dish or a nutritious complement to burgers and other hearty recipes.”

For a healthy weekday lunch, consider building a salad bowl around the earthy mushroom. Pair roasted or marinated mushrooms with crunchy vegetables and nutty grains, beans and pulses, and top with a simple vinaigrette or squeeze of citrus.

For lightened-up versions of classics such as burgers and meatballs, try adopting a culinary technique known as “The Blend.” Simply chop any mushroom variety to match the consistency of ground meat, blend the mushrooms into the meat and cook the mushroom-meat blend to complete the recipe. Substituting at least 25 percent of the meat for mushrooms can enhance the taste of your favorite meaty meals, deliver an extra serving of nutrient-rich vegetables and trim calorie and fat intake.

For additional mushroom recipes that incorporate the blending technique, visit mushroominfo.com.

Source: Mushroom Council

Roasted Mushroom and Wheat Berry Salad with Orange Curry Vinaigrette Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 8 ounces white button mushrooms, halved 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon finely ground sea salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups cooked wheat berries, warm 2 green onions, sliced 2 tablespoons dried cranberries, chopped Dressing: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon finely ground sea salt

Heat oven to 400 F. Place mushrooms on baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.

Bake 10 minutes. Carefully stir mushrooms and bake 5 more minutes, until tender.

Transfer mushrooms to medium bowl. Add wheat berries, green onions and cranberries.

In small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients.

Pour dressing over salad. Toss to mix all ingredients. Serve warm.

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Marinated Mushroom Bowls with Lentils and Wild Rice Prep time: 40 minutes Servings: 4 Mushrooms: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil 1 teaspoon chili oil 1 green onion, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon sesame seeds 8 ounces crimini mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 cups thinly sliced purple cabbage 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice pinch of salt 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce 2 cups cooked French lentils 1 cup cooked wild rice 1 cup chopped cucumber

To marinate mushrooms: In shallow bowl, whisk together olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil and chili oil.

Stir in green onion, cilantro and sesame seeds. Add mushrooms and gently toss in marinade. Cover and let rest 30 minutes.

Place cabbage in bowl and toss with lime juice and pinch of salt. Set aside.

Stir in 1 teaspoon of soy sauce to both lentils and wild rice.

To serve, arrange equal amount of mushrooms, cabbage, lentils, wild rice and cucumbers in each bowl. Drizzle with remaining marinade and garnish with chopped cilantro, sliced green onions and black sesame seeds. Serve with lime wedges.

Note: Can be served at room temperature or cold.

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Dear Teacher, As you prepare to welcome my daughter into your classroom, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the amazing year ahead of us. Come August, we’ll be embarking on a new adventure together, and I can’t wait to see what’s to come!

Thank you for creating a caring community. The unwavering support my daughter feels at school begins with you! The work you put into crafting a nurturing classroom environment won’t go unnoticed.

Thank you for instilling confidence in her abilities. I love seeing my daughter dig into her passions, and I know you’ll be right beside her cheering her on. I’m so excited to see what new strengths you help her uncover this year!

Thank you for presenting her with challenges. Not everything this year will come easy, but with your guidance, I know she’ll get back up and keep pushing forward. Come May, we’ll be able to look back at all the hurdles you’ve helped her overcome.

There’s no “thank you” that can truly encapsulate the work you’ll put in over the next ten months, but just know that I am forever grateful that you will be part of my daughter’s journey. Here’s to another great year!

Sincerely, A Thankful Mom

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Field Trips • Small and Large Group Outreaches Hands-On Science Activities • Museum Rentals

Here’s a comprehensive list of field trip destinations in the Greater Omaha area, as well as programs that will visit your location in order to enrich your students’ learning experiences.

Learn how pumpkins are harvested and grown, learn their history, their nutritional

value and farming process while having fun at our ranch. All of the activities

include educational interaction for children.

Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure 2611 Arbor Avenue Nebraska City, Ne 68410 402-873-8747 www.arbordayfarm.org tours@arbordayfarm.org

Activities include:

• Bouncecall House Haunted Hayrack Ride & Haunted House To book, (402) 930-2340• or email groups@ocm.org • Fall Harvest/ Pumpkin Field Tour

Durham Museum 801 S. 10th Street Omaha, Ne 68108 402-444-5071 www.durhammuseum.org

• Pirate's Ship Play Area

Teacher Festival Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 | 5:30 - 8 p.m.

• How the West was Fun Barn

Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure – Rich with both history and nature, the Tree Adventure offers great hands-on STEM experiences. Spend your day in the trees, walk the trails, visit the Lied Greenhouse, and head to our outdoor classroom where students can engage in creative play while immersed in the great outdoors. Our Nature Interpreters will lead students to explore topics ranging from native trees and animals to ecology to apples and pollinators during your choice of guided tours. Learn how Arbor Day began at this very location and the importance of continuing this tree planting heritage today. Add a Discovery Ride for a fun and educational trip through the orchard and riparian forest. From the heights of the Canopy Tree House to the wilds of the South Table Creek Trail to the animal tracks along the Tree House Trail, Arbor Day Farm is the premier local resource for educational fieldtrips.

• Jungle Grass Maze

• Ranch Animal Corral • Pirate Cave

School Tours: Each October pre-school and school age kids from groups like yours

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visit the Great Pumpkin Round-Up at the Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch. The visit at

the ranch is packed with outdoor educational value as well as hands on experience with many of the activities.

The children will take home some wonderful educational facts regarding pumpkin farming as well as their very own pumpkin (less than 10 lbs.) and a coloring book.

Price: $6.50 per child for school groups

Between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., parents/ adults with the groups are $3.50 admission

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Groups of 15 kids includes one free teacher's admission.

Outdoor picnic areas available for sack lunches or snacks.

Dates/Hours: Sept. 20 - Nov. 2, Mon - Thurs.; Hours 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

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Evening Fun - Family Fun Night Out Bring the whole family for a school night

out; we will take care of the rest. You will be provided with your own campfire site

complete with a grill and a hayrackField ride to theTrips pumpkinat patch. Tuesday, Wednesday

Since 1931, Omaha’s Union Station has connected visitors to adventure and excitement, first as a bustling train station, and now as The Durham Museum. Recently named Nebraska’s newest National Historic Landmark, the museum offers an enticing line-up of educational programming for all grade levels. Our standards-based programs, field trips and tours are designed for both elementary and secondary students to discover their local, state, and regional history through engaging, hands-on activities and experiences, including pre- and post-visit activities. Students dive into topics such as Lewis and Clark, Omaha Faces and Places, Native American Life, Pioneer Living, Historic Schoolroom, and All Aboard, focused on railroad transportation in the United States.

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Take your students back in time to the days of log cabins, one-room schoolhouses, Native American earth lodges, travel and much more. Ten 11001 S. 48th St., Papillion, NEtrain 68133 different field trip themes are available Located between Cornhusker Rd. &your Hwy.classroom 370 to enrich curriculum.

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In addition to our permanent line-up of topics, our traveling exhibits offer unique opportunities for the coming school year. Join us this fall for RACE: Are We So Different? and Louder than Words: Rock, Power and Politics. Open September 28, 2019 – January 5, 2020, RACE: Are We So Different?, developed by the American Anthropological Association in collaboration with the Science Museum of Minnesota, is the first national exhibition to tell the stories of race from the biological, cultural and historical points of view. Combining these perspectives offers an unprecedented look at race and racism in the United States. Take a cultural and scientific look at race throughout history and discover the many reasons we should celebrate our differences and embrace our shared histories (some of which will surprise you). Open October 12, 2019 – February 2, 2020, Louder Than Words: Rock, Power & Politics looks at some of the most important debates in our country through the lens of rock music. The exhibit includes exclusive video interviews with people such as Bono and Jimmy Carter, and combines them with interactives, photography and artifacts to examine how music has both shaped and reflected our culture norms on eight topics: Civil Rights, LGBTQ, Feminism, War & Peace, Censorship, Political Campaigns, Political Causes and International Politics. The exhibit is organized by presidential administrations – from Eisenhower through Obama – and uses historical context to shed insight into how we view these issues today.

Henry Doorly Zoo 3701 S. 10th St Omaha, NE 402-733-8401 www.omahazoo.com Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium® has four primary objectives: education, conservation, research and recreation. In promoting these objectives on a local, regional, national, and global scale, the Zoo provides exciting educational opportunities that simultaneously enhance our visitors’ knowledge of the natural world. Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium has many innovative facilities and exhibits to not only preserve a broad array of species, but also vividly present them to the public. Guided tours, living classrooms and speakers are available January 2 through November 30. Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium staff is able to customize educational opportunities to fit your curriculum needs.

Reservations are required three weeks before your desired date. Need a speaker for your club or organization? Have a trained speaker bring the Zoo to your group’s meeting. For information on scheduling a tour or one of the other learning opportunities with Omaha Zoo staff call (402) 738-2092.

Learn about all of this and more at the Durham’s annual Teachers’ Night, October 4, 2019. Join your colleagues for a fun, FREE evening of food, drinks and resources. Online registration opens August 9, 2019. www.DurhamMuseum.org.

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Teachers can prepare students for a Museum visit and enrich the classroom experience by using Joslyn’s online resources, including teaching posters and lesson plans. Learn more at

www.joslyn.org>education>teachers

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JOSLYN ADMISSION IS FREE AND TRANSPORTATION GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SCHOOL TOURS!

Enhance any curriculum with a visit to JOSLYN ART MUSEUM. Choose a docent-guided or self-guided experience in the permanent collection or special exhibition galleries.

virtual field trips VISIT A NEBRASKA PIG FARM TO EXPLORE

[SCIENCE] [TECHNOLOGY] [GENETICS] [PIG CARE] Hang out as we get up close with pigs and a real pig farmer in a live, video-chat. All you need is the Zoom app, a connection to the internet, and webcam.

To participate and learn more visit www.nefbfoundation.org/virtual-field-trips

2200 Dodge St. | Omaha, NE | (402) 342-3300 | joslyn.org

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Mission Imagination!

9:30 & 10:45 am Jan. 21, 2020  Catlin Arts Magnet Feb. 12, 2020  Durham Museum Mar. 4, 2020  Omaha Conservatory of Music Mar. 10 & 11 , 2020  Iowa Western Community College Mar. 17, 2020  St. Wenceslaus School Apr. 14, 2020  Salvation Army Omaha Kroc Center Apr. 28, 2020  St. Pius X/St. Leo School May 13, 2020  Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium

Link Up The Orchestra Moves Apr. 1 -2, 2020

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Margre Durham Concerts for Youth MUSIC & MATH: The Orchestral Game Show

Jan. 22, 2020  9:45 am & 11:15 am Jan. 23, 2020  9: 45 am & 11:15 am Jan. 24, 2020  10:00 am Holland Center

Celebrate Creativity

Middle School  Oct. 22, 24, 25, 2019 High School  Oct. 23, 2019 Joslyn Art Museum

Holland Center

Register your class today at OmahaSymphony.org Joslyn Art Museum 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, Nebraska 402-342-3300 www.joslyn.org

Music Mentors

To begin the conversation for your band or orchestra contact Joanie Mathis (jmathis@omahasymphony.org)

Choral Collaborative Nov. 10, 2019  2:00 pm Holland Center

ARTS SCHOOL BUASILABLE! V A S GRANT

The Nebraska Arts Council provides grants up to $1,000. Learn more at artscouncil.nebraska.gov/sba

Saturday, October 6 at 7:30 pm Omaha Children’s Museum Sunday, October 7 at 2 pm 500 South 20th Street, Omaha, NE 402-342-6164 Holland Center Ernest Richardson, conductor

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Three-time Las Vegas Headliner of the Year Frankie Moreno wows audiences with his Since its inception in 1976, Omaha Children’s Museum has been a special exhilarating tribute school to Elvis Presley,expethe Beatles, place where children can challenge themselves, discover how the world This is the year to make Joslyn Art Museum part of your Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis andJoslyn other rock legends! rience. Museum admission is FREE for all school groups and works and learn through play. The mission of Omaha Children’s Museum

offers grants to help off-set transportation costs. Plan a visit for your students to discover Art that Tells Stories, investigate Leadership: Making a Difference, or explore Native American & Western Art - and those are only a few of the docent-guided tour topics that will get your students looking at, thinking, and talking about art while connecting to other areas of school curriculum. For a modest fee, many tours can also be paired with a related art-making session at the Museum. You can prepare for a visit or extend the learning in your classroom by borrowing outreach trunks and curriculum resources, free of charge, or using resources available on Joslyn’s website. Plus, Joslyn’s free Thursdays for Teachers – professional development workshops open to teachers of any grade or subject, in any district – focus on art in the Museum’s collections and exhibitions and provide teaching posters, classroom ideas, and lesson plans. For more information about Joslyn Art Museum’s opportunities for schools, please visit www.joslyn.org - and stay in the know by signing up to receive our teacher eNewsletter.

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is to engage the imagination and create excitement about learning. The museum’s permanent exhibits include the Charlie Campbell Science and Technology Center, Art Smart Center and Imagination Playground. In addition to its permanent exhibits, Omaha Children’s Museum offers outreach and community programs, traveling exhibitions, field trips, summer camps and early childhood education programs.

Field Trips: Omaha Children’s Museum encourages hands-on experiences with exhibits and activities in science, culture and the arts. New this year is Field Trip Mondays, when classes can visit on select Mondays when the museum is typically closed to the public. Students ages 2-8 are engaged while learning and playing with their classmates. Whether you want to simply explore the museum together, or take part in one of our Investigate and Play Field Trip Workshops, the museum offers a field trip to meet your needs. Go to www.ocm.org under the “Visit” tab for all the details.

Outreaches Large Group/Assembly Programs: These dynamic, large group presentations are created for school assemblies, PTA/PTO Family Nights, youth group meetings and other large group settings. A museum educator

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comes prepared to present, answer questions and captivate your group. Presentations include The Amazing Bubble Show, Whiz Bang Super Science, Seuss-Sational Science, Mad Scientist Show, Grossology and Dinos on the Loose, featuring a life-size baby T-Rex. Small Group Programs: Presented by a museum educator, these programs provide a unique way for students to learn about their world through fun hands-on activities and demonstrations in their own classroom. Choose from preschool and kindergarten programs that meet state standards for science and math. Go to www.ocm.org for a list of outreach programs and further details.

Museum Rentals: The Omaha Children’s Museum is the great place in Omaha to hold an event, meeting, and large or small gathering. Rent a room or the entire museum for a reasonable price! Add science shows, train or carousel rides, character appearances, or a number of other options to make an especially memorable event. Non-profit/ school pricing discounts available.

formance, visit: OmahaPerformingArts.org/StudentMatinee Registration opens August 19.

Omaha Symphony 1905 Harney Street, Suite 400, Omaha, NE 68102-2318 402-342-3836 www.omahasymphony.org The Omaha Symphony proudly presents its 2019-20 school day series, “Adventures in Music.” With experiences for students of all ages, you are sure to find the perfect field trip for your classroom!

Mission Imagination For preschool – grade 3, there is simply no better introduction to the orchestra than Is There a Doctor in the House?

Students team up with Dr. Dolce in this medical, musical caper that examines the orchestra’s instrument families in this brand-new concert experience. (Various times and locations | Full schedule online)

To schedule any Omaha Children’s Museum program, field trip, outreach or rental, call (402) 342-6164 ext. 410 or by email at groups@ ocm.org. For more information and a downloadable program. guide, visit www.ocm.org.

Margre Durham Concerts for Youth It’s time to put 4th-6th graders’ mathematical computation skills to the test in an interactive duel of wits against fellow audience members in Music and Math: The Game Show. There is 100% chance of arithmetic-infused musical fun in this fast-paced concert. (Holland Center | January 22-24, 2020)

Omaha Performing Arts 1200 Douglas Street Omaha, NE 68102 402-345-0202 www.omahaperformingarts.org

Link Up The Orchestra Moves Through repertoire arranged to feature students on recorder, hands-on classroom activities, and a culminating interactive performance with your Omaha Symphony, students will discover all the interwoven ways that the orchestra moves. (Holland Center | April 1-2, 2020)

JUST ANNOUNCED! 2019/2020 STUDENT MATINEE SERIES We are excited to announce the Omaha Performing Arts 2019/2020 Student Matinee Series! These daytime events connect with state standards and are designed to present school subjects in an impactful way – through theater, dance, multimedia and music. Tickets are only $4 per student and free study guides and other resources are available.

Our series opens with the return of Ailey II at the Orpheum Theater.

Hailed for “off-the-charts energy” (The New Yorker), the dancers translate their youth and energy into thrilling performances. The Ailey spirit shines as the artists perform new works and classics including Revelations on November 15.

Celebrate Creativity is a day-long experience designed for and by middle school and high school students. Students will unlock the creativity within as they build individual schedules of exploration, featuring hands-on workshops in a wide variety of topics such as percussion and calligraphy, docent-led Joslyn Art Museum gallery explorations, and an interactive Omaha Symphony concert. (Joslyn | October 22-25, 2020)

American Midwest Ballet’s The Nutcracker returns to the Orpheum Theater with three performances December 5-6. School groups who register to attend this holiday classic have the chance to participate in free in-school workshops led by American Midwest Ballet teaching artists.

We welcome back Cirque Mechanics to the Orpheum Theater with a new production of 42FT – A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels on January 22. At the center of every circus is a 42-foot ring filled with thrills, laughs and excitement. This show’s modern mechanical spin on the traditional one-ring circus creates a welcoming place – like a big top tent – where we can be amazed.

The series concludes with National Geographic Live’s Untamed on March 3. Filmmaker Filipe DeAndrade credits animals with saving his life, and in return, he wants to preserve the wild spaces where they live. Hear stories about his adventures!

For more information or to register your school group to attend a per-

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To register your class and learn more, visit omahasymphony.org.

Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum 28210 West Park Highway Ashland, NE 68003 402- 944-3100 x204 The SAC Aerospace Museum is a wonderful community treasure that highlights Nebraska’s heritage and preserves an important era in our nation’s history with a collection that spans 70 years of history.

Our programming focuses on project based learning and the development of 21st century skills, such as collaboration and teamwork, creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving. Our education department delivers quality programming to meet Nebraska College and Career Ready Standards for Science.

We have a field trip catalog with over 50 hands-on activities. The ala carte menu gives teachers the flexibility to customize their experience for students K-12the grade. Our field trip offerings focus on Robotics, Engineering, Aviation, Space, and History. The programs can vary from familyfuninomaha.com

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Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium and Wildlife Safari Park offers unique Field Study programs to enhance field trips. Let your students become Citizen Scientists by collecting data on butterflies or amphibians and water conservation during a Student Workshop.

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2 to 4 hours depending on your selection of activities.

The new field trip catalog will be announced soon for the 2019-2020 school year. If you are outside of Nebraska, or are not transitioning to the new standards for the upcoming school year, we can discuss how to align with your standards. Field trips must be booked in advance and out dates fill up quickly. Please call as soon as possible to reserve your date.

To book a field trip, please contact Tara at 402-944-3100 x 204 or email edumanager@sacmuseum.org.

Vala’s Pumpkin Patch 12102 South 180th Street Gretna, NE 402-332-4200 www.valaspumpkinpatch.com Teachers! Come visit our classroom on the farm. At Vala’s Pumpkin Patch, children EXPERIENCE a working farm and see for themselves how pumpkins grow on vines in the field, how apples grow on trees, and realize that pigs really do stink as you watch them race for Oreo cookies.

Education. Your experience can range from a guided “how apples are grown” and “the importance of honey-bees” tour of the orchard to an unstructured romp through pumpkin fields. Vala’s teachers will provide a developmentally appropriate lesson for any age group up to age 12. With several tour options to choose from one is sure to fit your curriculum goals. Best of all, every child leaves with a pumpkin they pick themselves; an enduring reminder of the agricultural experience.

Entertainment. Of course, amidst all that “learning,” you’ll want to plan on spending the rest of the day (1 to 3 hours) riding the Pumpkin Creek Train, watching the Pigtucky Derby Pig Races, seeing the Pumpkin-Eating Dragon, touring the Storybook Barn, and petting animals in their scattered corrals, especially those hungry goats! And somewhere along the way, plan on taking a time-out for a fall picnic (bring your own lunches or have snacks and lunches catered by Vala‘s). Be sure to take pictures of your “outdoor classroom on the farm” to relive the experience all year.

Information and Reservations: Go to www.valaspumpkinpatch.com and click on “Group Information” or call 402-332-4200.

2019/2020 STUDENT MATINEE SERIES STUDENT SET THE THE STAGE STAGE FOR FOR LEARNING. SET TREAT YOUR STUDENTS TREAT YOUR STUDENTS TO A SHOW! Think outside outside the the classroom classroom and and join join Omaha Omaha Performing Performing Arts Arts Think for the the 2019/2020 2019/2020 Student Student Matinee Matinee Series.

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Ailey IIII Ailey November 15 | 10:30 AM November 15 | 10:30 AM Orpheum Theater Orpheum Theater American Midwest Ballet’s American Midwest Ballet’s The Nutcracker The Nutcracker December 5 | 1:00 PM December 5 | 1:00 PM December 6 | 10:30 AM & 1:00 PM December 6 | 10:30 AM & 1:00 PM Orpheum Theater Orpheum Theater

Cirque Mechanics Mechanics Cirque 42FT - A Menagerie of 42FT - A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels Mechanical Marvels January 22 | 10:30 AM January 22 | 10:30 AM Orpheum Theater Orpheum Theater

Untamed with filmmaker Untamed with filmmaker Filipe DeAndrade Filipe DeAndrade March 3 | 10:30 AM March 3 Center | 10:30 AM Holland Holland Center

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10 Tips for Planning a Fantastic Field Trip As the school year rolls around, it’s time to transition from leisurely outings to the pool to educational trips to museums, zoos and nature preserves. Planning the perfect field trip may seem daunting for even a seasoned educator, but with enough preparation and attention to detail, you can become a field-trip planning pro!

1. Find plenty of adult chaperones.

On the day of the field trip, you want lots of help from as many people as possible. Assign each adult a small group, and don’t put yourself as a group leader. As the teacher, you need to be thinking ahead to the next thing, coordinating details, and fielding potential problems, but more importantly, you need to be present. It’s more fun to float around and interact with each student. If you have your date for your trip planned before Back-to School Night, ask for parent volunteers then. Pass around a sign- up sheet or have a QR code with an on-line form.

2. Make your expectations clear for your chaperones.

After chaperoning well-planned (and not so well-planned) field trips, I have found that having all the adults on the same page with expectations makes the trip much smoother. Having a print-out for each adult with an itinerary, phone numbers and basic expectations is helpful. Make sure parents are engaged and modeling good behavior rather than glued to their phones the whole trip. Don’t be afraid to share the discipline load with parents; they can write down the names of off-task students so you don’t need to play disciplinarian all day.

3. Find ways to bring the experience to your students.

Not all field trips need to be a traditional trip where students pack a lunch and hop on a bus. Sometimes the obstacles of finances, scheduling or transportation are too much to coordinate, however, see if you can bring the experience to the school. There are plenty of museums, theatre groups or educational organizations that will send a speaker or traveling exhibit to your school. Before loading everyone on the bus, it’s worth a phone call to see if you can just walk to the gym instead.

4. Visit sites during non-peak season.

Of course you want to plan your field trip around your curriculum, but try to visit places during their off-season. Visiting the zoo in March may be a bit chilly, but it means fewer crowds and gets the students closer to the action.

Some sites will offer off-season discounts, so it’s worth considering the time of year when planning your trip. Plus, the doldrums of February might be just the time to shake up routine with a field trip.

them if needed. Also, be sure to write down the names of people you talk to so if a problem does arise or if your contact is no longer working there, you can mention who you spoke with and when.

6. Double check your directions It may seem old-school to print out directions, but I have seen bus drivers take some crazy routes even after assuring me they know where they are headed. Look up any construction the day before, and then plan your route accordingly before printing it and handing it to the bus driver. The driver may have driven the route a thousand times, but at least you are prepared!

7. Timing is everything Unexpected things will arise no matter how well prepared you are, so be flexible. Plan enough time for bad traffic, but try to avoid so much of a cushion that you waste time. Having some simple activities up your sleeve is helpful to fill any unexpected pockets of free time. Keep a few fillers, like a question game or a brainstorming competition ready so the students don’t get restless if there is a lull. It’s hard to plan a trip minute by minute, but make sure there is always something happening, even if it is a quick pair- share while waiting in line.

8. Prepare your students Your field trip should fit in with your curriculum, but make sure the students have gotten enough preparation so they can really appreciate the day.

An art museum is much more meaningful with context, and having some background elevates the experience from just seeing a painting of flowers to appreciating a classical masterpiece. Your students should have enough basic understanding so they can ask intelligent questions once presented with the experience. It’s not a bad idea to have them research on their own, or write questions down beforehand.

9. Break up the activities When you have a lot of students, you may not be able to take all 100 students on the same tour. However, if you can break the students up into 4 groups and approach the trip like you would stations, then everyone can be busy at once. For instance, one group may be on a guided tour, while another group is in a self-led exhibit, while the other two groups eat lunch outside. Then swap, and you’ll find the pacing moves along quite quickly. It’s also fun to task the students with something like a photo scavenger hunt, or group work on a particular topic of the day. This allows the students to take some ownership and advocate for themselves a bit since they are responsible for seeking out the information on their own.

10. Be prepared for anything!

Make sure to confirm all your reservations. It’s better to call the bus company 4 times than to see 100 crestfallen faces of students waiting for a no-show bus. This also goes for scheduling tours or reserving spaces. It’s great to reserve your picnic lunch spot for April in October, but a lot can get lost in the shuffle, so call to reconfirm all your reservations with enough time to change

You can plan the perfect field trip, and any number of things could derail your day. Just roll with it, have a back-up plan and do your best to think on your feet. Be sure to bring plenty of “just in case” supplies: first-aid kit, extra lunches, water, phone numbers, easy activities, all the phone numbers and anything else you can think of. Most importantly, if you put in the time planning the day carefully and setting clear expectations with your students and chaperones, you should have a great time. Enjoy the fruits of your labor and bask in the experience of hands on learning!

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5. Confirm, Confirm, Confirm!

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Building a Balanced Diet with a Better Sandwich

Fad diets come and go, and as many Americans find, so do the pounds they lose. Most experts agree that eliminating, or drastically reducing, any of the major foods groups from your diet can be detrimental to your health and prevent you from achieving long-term healthy eating goals.

Each of the food groups plays a distinct role in fueling your body and providing it with the vitamins and nutrients it needs. Attempt a well-rounded approach to eating, such as one that includes more nutritious choices for popular dishes like sandwiches. In general, pay attention to the variety, amount and nutrition of the foods you consume.

Consider these ideas for creating a balanced diet and a nutritious sandwich to help ensure you get enough of each food group: Start from the Outside There are two groups of grains: whole grains and refined grains. Whole grains contain the entire grain kernel, while refined grains have been milled for a finer texture and are required to be enriched per government mandate to help the population make up for nutrient shortfalls. Grains should account for about one quarter of each meal, but at least half of them should be whole grains - a fact that may surprise some people.

“Many health professionals mistakenly encourage consumers to skip the bread when trying to improve diets,” said Yanni Papanikolaou from Nutrition Strategies Inc., who completed a study to assess the energy and nutrients contributed from sandwiches in diets of children and adolescents.

“Americans need to think twice before cutting bread from their diets. In fact, bread packs more of a nutrient punch than a caloric one.”

The ingredients inside a sandwich, not the bread itself, are the most significant drivers of calories, fat and sodium, according to Papanikolaou’s research. A separate study published in the journal “Nutrients” shows grain foods contribute less than 15 percent of all calories in the total diet, while

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delivering greater than 20 percent of three shortfall nutrients - dietary fiber, folate and iron - and greater than 10 percent of calcium, magnesium and vitamin A. Consumers can significantly and positively impact their caloric, fat and sodium intake by making more deliberate decisions about sandwich ingredients, including choosing either whole-grain or enriched-grain bread. Find more information about the role of grains in a healthy diet at GrainFoodsFoundation.org.

Rethink the Ingredients Making more nutritious choices with sandwiches and positively impacting your consumption of calories, fat and sodium is oftentimes a matter of changing the way you stack ingredients between the bread. Consider this sample sandwich: two slices of whole-grain or enriched bread, 2-3 slices of lunchmeat, two slices of cheese, a few spinach or lettuce leaves and a slice of tomato.

Contrary to popular belief, research shows that sandwich eaters who choose either whole- or enriched-grain bread can consume less calories, fat and sodium compared to the typical sandwich consumed in the American diet. This demonstrates the need to focus on the ingredients between the bread for a better (more healthful) sandwich.

Try a different take on a lunchtime favorite by adding spicy horseradish to this Roast Beef and Arugula Sandwich, or make packing a lunch even simpler with this Ultra-Thin Pastrami Sandwich Lunchbox.

Protein According to the USDA, most Americans get about the right amount of protein in their diets, but could do better at choosing leaner options and adding more variety to their menus.

Incorporating more variety doesn’t have to mean

sacrificing convenience. For example, while prepared meats like deli meats, hot dogs and jerky are sometimes a target of critics, numerous studies and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans affirm they can be part of a healthy, balanced diet.

Prepared beef products provide a convenient source of protein, vitamins and minerals. Because most prepared meats are pre-cooked, they offer consumers easy, on-the-go access to the nutrient density in meat.

The prepared meats category is diverse and offers choices to meet nutrition needs, tastes, budgets and personal preferences. Thousands of products are available in the meat case, including low- and reduced-sodium products, low- and reduced-fat products, American Heart Association-certified, organic, Kosher grass-fed options and more. Learn more at meatpoultrynutrition.org.

Photo courtesy of Getty Images Source: North American Meat Institute, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, and Grain Foods Foundation

Roast Beef and Arugula Sandwich

Recipe courtesy of the Grain Foods Foundation Prep time: 5 minutes Servings: 2

1 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise 2 teaspoons horseradish

4 slices whole-wheat bread 4 slices tomato

4 ounces lean roast beef, thinly sliced 1 cup arugula or wild greens

Spread mayonnaise and horseradish evenly over two bread slices.

Layer tomato, roast beef and arugula on top of mayonnaise and horseradish. Top with remaining bread slices.

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Fun Ideas for the Bus Ride

• 20 Questions Pick a person, place or thing related to the field trip and let the kids ask 20 yes or no questions to try to figure out what it is.

• Journaling Activities Create a sheet for the kids that offers journaling or doodling prompts related to the trip.

• Jokes Bring a book of knock knock jokes or silly one liners to entertain the kids while you ride.

• I Spy Pick an item on the bus and offer a clue such as “I Spy Something Red”. See who can guess the item First.

• Alphabet Game Try to find all the letters of the alphabet in order while on the Road.

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• Road Trip Bingo Create a Bingo sheet that lists things you are likely to see from a bus window such as certain colors of cars, types of trucks, or specific signs.

• Books Bring a bag of books or pack an audio book.

• Cow Game This game works well when you are traveling to a farm. Each side of the bus counts the cows on their side. The side with the most cows wins.

• Ask questions about the trip Prepare a list of fun questions about where you are going.

• Sing Bring along a CD of music to sing along with for the drive. familyfuninomaha.com

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Increasing Access To Computer Science Education For Students For today’s students, learning how to code is becoming just as important as learning how to read. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says computer science is the fastest growing profession within the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) field. They also project that, by 2020, there will be 1.4 million computer science-related jobs available and only 400,000 computer science graduates with the skills to apply for those jobs.

Historically, access to computer science education and skills training has been absent in the curriculum for many underrepresented and underserved communities, despite research showing that exposure to these subjects at a young age makes students more likely to pursue computer science in college. The new childhood-to-career program, Amazon Future Engineer, is working to change that with a four-step process to ensure access for all students.

K-8: First, the program has after-school computer science workshops, coding camps hosted at schools and various locations, and online computer science courses like Coding with Kids and Code.org’s Hour of Code: Dance Party — all designed to encourage students to explore computer science.

“Without Amazon Future Engineer funding this coding camp, my son would not have had such a wonderful opportunity because I simply could not afford it,” explained Kelly Garcia, whose son Pierce attended a Coding with Kids camp in Seattle, Washington.

High school: The majority of public elementary and high schools, particularly in lowincome communities, do not offer computer science classes. Each year, Amazon Future Engineer provides 2,000 schools across the country (totaling about 100,000 students) with Intro to Computer Science and AP Computer Science classes through trusted curriculum providers. All students participating in this program also receive a free membership to AWS Educate, which provides them with free access to computing power in the AWS Cloud for their coding projects, and content to learn about cloud computing.

Jennifer Tulipano, a teacher who is using the course in her classroom at Monsignor Scanlan High School in the Bronx says, “It’s exciting to see the significant increase in my students’ creativity, logical thinking skills and confidence levels, since learning to code, and there is no doubt in my mind that we have paved the way for them to head down very successful career paths in the field of computer science. I truly believe our students, particularly our female students, have been empowered

by the computer science courses.”

College: As students head off to college, the program offers new resources to support continued education in the field. The program provides 100 students from underrepresented and underserved communities committed to studying computer science in college with a $40,000 college scholarship — $10,000 per year. For many students, this financial aid is the catalyst that allows them to pursue post-secondary education and a career in computer science. “This scholarship is very important because it means when I go to college, I won’t have to constantly worry about money,” said scholarship recipient Leo Jean Baptiste, from Orange High School in Orange, New Jersey.

Internship: Amazon Future Engineer also offers the 100 scholarship recipients a guaranteed, paid summer internship after their first year of college.

Interns partner closely with a technical mentor and manager, as well as their fellow interns, to innovate and create.

“I not only witnessed but was immersed in what it’s like to be a software development engineer,” explained Nari Johnson, a sophomore at Harvard University studying computer science. “I left my internship feeling more confident in my ability to transform a vision for a service or product into reality. As a woman in computer science, Amazon’s commitment to diversity and early computer science education has been especially meaningful to me.”

Students, teachers, school administrators, and parents can learn more and apply at www.amazonfutureengineer.com.

Smart ways to help students gain confidence in learning Building the confidence to try, experiment and keep going even when things get hard is a critical part of the educational process. Confidence comes more naturally to some students than others, yet new research shows that confidence levels today impact learning outcomes for students.

Three-quarters of teachers say anxiety and lack of confidence hinder learning among their students, according to the Confidence in Learning Poll conducted by Harris Insights and Analytics on behalf of LEGO Education. Two-thirds of parents agree their children are not more confident than their peers or themselves at that age.

This is impacting students’ education in many ways, particularly in the important STEAM subjects (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics). The poll found fewer than one in five students is “very confident” when it comes to learning STEAM, while only one in three teachers says their students are more confident in STEAM subjects compared to five years ago.

As we think about preparing students for the future workforce, 65% of children entering primary school today will ultimately end up working in new jobs that don’t yet exist, according to the World Economic Forum. This makes confidence in STEAM especially important as we prepare kids for unknown needs.

Building confidence Consider the middle-school years as an important time to grow and maintain confidence levels among students. A time of tremendous physical change, kids are also dealing with new academic and social pressures, too. The good news is both parents and educators can take basic steps to help boost confidence in learning to help middle-school kids at home and at school.

With confidence such a key component of learning success, how can parents and educators keep levels high so that students not only succeed at learning, but also find joy in it? The key is hands-on learning. A whopping 97 percent of teachers in the U.S. say that hands-on learning builds confidence among their students, though that doesn’t have to be limited to the classroom. Here are simple ways to help middle-schoolers gain confidence in themselves and their education: Hands-on learning at home Adults who incorporate hands-on learning can make a big impact, with 87 percent of students reporting that when they learn via

hands-on projects, they tend to remember the topics for longer.

At home, invite kids into the kitchen to cook together, talking about measurements and reactions of cooking ingredients before enjoying a meal as a family. Another idea: Have them help out as you use tools to work on your car, discussing the problem, brainstorming the potential solutions and fixing it together.

Hands-on learning at school When projects come to life, kids can learn through collaboration and exploration, which can help improve processing and retention. The new LEGO Education SPIKE Prime, bringing together familiar LEGO bricks with digital programming, lets students learn essential 21st-century skills through a handson approach. The kit includes guides for 32 different creations, though the possibilities are limitless. “We believe deeply in the value of hands-on learning experiences to build curiosity and confidence, spur development, bring more joy to learning and spark imagination — and that’s exactly what SPIKE Prime offers,” said Esben Stark Jørgensen, president of LEGO Education.

Ask questions through open discussions Having open, engaging and nonjudgmental conversations with middle-school kids is important to breaking down barriers. Let them lead the conversation, but if it stalls out, take the lead by asking questions about how they think and feel. Remember, no answer or thought is a bad one. It’s also important, as an adult, to show vulnerability. If you can show you’re OK being comfortable with success or failure, it helps them gain confidence that it’s OK to feel that way, too.

To learn more about confidence-building, educational opportunities and LEGO Education SPIKE Prime, visit LEGOeducation.com/ SPIKEprime.

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