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February 2021

Where I’m From C L I N T O N E L E M E N TA RY

This is the final story in a series, “Where I’m From,” about LPS elementary school teachers who returned to teach at their old schools.

“I applied at Clinton because of the fond memories I had here as a student,” she said. “I wanted to be able to create those same memories for other students.”

A4 ‘Hartley hero’ retires after 34 years New school naming committees announced

A7 Sustainability at LPS: Green Ribbon School A8 ConnectLPS A10 Creativity, connections at Science Focus program A12 Remote Learning registration open Looking for a book? A13 Wellness Column: Managing stress

The Asian-American kindergarten teacher at Clinton Elementary School also believes it’s important that many of her students see a teacher who looks like them - “to be a mirror for them.”

Siedhoff returned to Clinton two years ago after living in Kansas City for 10 years. She and her husband wanted their two young daughters to grow up close to family. When it came time to apply for a teaching job, the choice was easy.

A3 TeamMates of the month: Carter and Gabe

A6 Superintendent’s blog: New semester of challenge, hope

Jordan Siedhoff believes it’s important that her students see a teacher who grew up where they do, who went to the same elementary school, who played in the same parks, whose parents still live five blocks away.

“It is a responsibility and a privilege I do not take lightly,” said Siedhoff, whose students speak six different languages.

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A15 School nurses go above and beyond A16 Menus A18 Youth rally, march honors MLK

“I applied at Clinton because of the fond memories I had here as a student,” she said. “I wanted to be able to create those same memories for other students.”

Her memories are vivid. There was the teacher who had rats as classroom pets, which inspired Siedhoff to ask her mom for some of her own. (She said yes.); the teacher who helped her win a national sta-

tistics competition; the teacher who let her and a few other students pick out fish for the classroom fish tank; the art mentor who worked with her every week; the school counselor who offered support

during difficult times. “Aside from the above and beyond experiences, I remember feeling heard,” she said. “I remember loving being at school and feeling seen and valued here.”

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Community Awareness Series

Youth Mental Wellness Our youth are our future’s greatest asset. Schools, parents, caregivers and communities all play a role in providing supportive pathways for our youth as they navigate childhood and adolescence. SCIP (School Community Intervention and Prevention) is partnering with Lincoln Public Schools, Bryan Independence Center and the Lancaster Prevention Coalition to put on a series of valuable presentations about how to support the health and well-being of our community’s youth. These events are open to parents, students, school professionals and community members. Future Presentations: Save the Date February 25, 2021- Fostering Youth Mental Wellness in a Stressful World Presented by: Dr. Melissa Lafferty with Nebraska Mental Health Centers Via Zoom- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81409286209 Meeting ID: 814 0928 6209 Due to COVID-19 restrictions this year’s events will all be virtual.

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January TeamMates of the Month

Carter and Gabe: Adapt, trust and overcome “I think we’re making the best of it,” says Gabe, Zooming in from Iowa where the Air Guard has assigned him to manage a COVID-19 testing site. Gabe’s mentee, Carter, sits at Pound Middle School wearing his required face covering. He explains how it’s interesting to be a kid during “the COVID mess.” “It’s like being in a mess that you’d never guess would happen,” he says. Beginning middle school during a pandemic hasn’t been easy. “But hey, we’ve gotta adapt,” the wise sixth-grader says. While Gabe is in Iowa, the pair meet virtually twice per month, through Zooms facilitated by TeamMates’ staff. They have taken advantage of the online activity ideas curated by TeamMates, trying out word scrambles, silly “would you rather?” questions, and their shared favorite, virtual escape rooms. This isn’t the first time they’ve had to be apart. Gabe was deployed overseas for a portion of their 3+ years as TeamMates, but they corresponded through letters and emails. “Sometimes it’s just been rolling with it; you just adapt and overcome,” says Gabe. “Sometimes I know he won’t always literally be there, but I know he can ‘be there,’ and no matter where he is I can always trust him,” says Carter. He describes TeamMates as “having a friend that you can always have fun with and having a person be by your side.” He shares how his TeamMate has encouraged him to believe in himself, to overcome obstacles. One of Carter’s concerns when transitioning to middle school was earning good grades. “Some people say I sometimes put pressure on myself, but talking with Gabe and having fun with him makes me think everything isn’t that bad.” Hanging out with Carter is relaxing for Gabe too, who in addition to serving as an Air Guard captain and aircraft maintenance officer, is also a father of five. “There’s a lot of chasing kids. Sometimes you’ve got a zillion things going on but you can step out for a half hour to an hour and see ‘what’s going on in your world?’” says Gabe. “Carter’s pretty close to the same age as my kids so sometimes gaining some different perspective on situations helps at home too.” For now, Carter and Gabe will continue to meet virtually, lamenting over Husker football losses, and making their way through online escape rooms, adapting and overcoming, one Zoom at a time.

“Sometimes I know he won’t always literally be there, but I know he can ‘be there,’ and no matter where he is I can always trust him.”

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‘Hartley hero' retires after 34 years Pam McCawley retired Dec. 22 after 34 years at Hartley Elementary School, most of them as executive secretary. Her desk on her last day was cluttered with flowers and gifts and cards. Paper chains hung from the ceiling, each link with the name of a student or staff member, some of them with messages of love and appreciation. Paper hearts were stuck to the window next to her desk and written on them were words her colleagues used to describe her - kind, awesome, dedicated, smart, important. She had kept her emotions in check for most of the day but as dismissal neared, the significance of the moment finally caught up to her and office mate Paula Carlson. Tears filled their eyes. “This would be a lot easier if people here weren’t so nice,” McCawley said. Her colleagues heaped praise on the woman who had become a Hartley institution. “Families have stayed connected to Hartley because of Pam. Staff have what they need and are taken care of because of Pam. Students can feel Hartley is a great place to be because of Pam,” said instructional coach Emily Sheldon, who attended Hartley as a student and still remembers how McCawley made the main office such a warm and welcoming place. Principal Jeff Rust said McCawley is a “Hartley hero forever.” “Over the past 34 years, Pam has been a part of the Hartley culture and has impacted the lives of many students, staff and families. She will be remembered as someone who loved her job every day, treated others with dignity and respect, and served the Hartley community with pride. Many years of historical knowledge leaves with Pam and you cannot replace that,” he said. As McCawley left the building on Dec. 22, staff and family members surprised her by lining the sidewalk, shaking pom poms, rattling bells and cheering her on. As she reached the parking lot, there was a boisterous, “Hip hip, hooray! Hip hip, hooray!” This time she didn’t bother trying to stifle the tears. “All the staff, the kids - it’s a very caring community,” she said. “It’s been a fun ride.”

“Families have stayed connected to Hartley because of Pam. Staff have what they need and are taken care of because of Pam. Students can feel Hartley is a great place to be because of Pam.”

New school naming committees announced In December, Lincoln Board of Education President Danek announced the community members who will serve on the three committees, along with Board members, to help determine names for the three new schools. They started meeting virtually in January. The committee will ask for community submissions in February. New high school at NW 48th Street and W. Holdrege:

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Don Mayhew, Chair Barbara Baier Annie Mumgaard Randy Bretz Rich Claussen John Goodwin John Harris Randy Hawthorne Marian Price Willie Shafer Tammy Ward George Weaver Larry Wright John Yoakum

New high school at S. 70th and Saltillo: • Bob Rauner, Chair • Lanny Boswell • Don Mayhew • Becky Dunder • Dayna Krannawitter • Halley Kruse • Amanda Morales • Cindy Ryman Yost • Allyn Sampson • Kamryn Sannicks • Deb Schorr • Felecia Welke

• Ed Zimmer New elementary school at 102nd St., south of Holdrege: • Connie Duncan, Chair • Kathy Danek • Bob Rauner • Lynn Ayers • TJ McDowell • Tony Merritt • Todd Ogden • Marco Pedroza • Kim Robak

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Everyday my daughters come home excited about learning and eager for the next day. The environment is welcoming and encourages them to make new friends and try new things. Fortunate to have a program like this in Lincoln! — Bright Lights Parent

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Second semester offers challenges, hope We are delighted to begin second semester, as we know that the holidays have been a struggle for many of our students and families who have been isolated due to the pandemic. While the first semester was quite challenging, kudos to our staff and students who have continued to work through the obstacles presented by the virus. We’re proud of our ability to keep our schools open and avoid serious outbreaks. It has been far from perfect and we know we still have a long way to go before school feels “normal.” But the collective effort of 7,500 staff, as well as tremendously supportive parents and the community, will ensure we provide the best possible academic and co-curricular experience we possibly can. I am incredibly proud of the effort we have put forward for our students. News of vaccinations provides a light at the end of our tunnel. As I write this, we have been working with the health department to create a vaccine roll-out plan for our staff. With teachers and staff now being slotted into Tier 1B, we are hoping that vaccinations can begin sooner rather than later. A recent staff survey indicated a very high interest in getting the vaccine when it is available. Starting last spring, high school students endured many delays and cancellations of events and activities that are such a big part of their educational experience. The messages received from students and parents asking for an end to the A/B schedule have not gone unnoticed. Our goal, vaccine permitting, is to get all of our students back as quickly as possible as we head into spring. It will be key, however, that our community – students and parents included – continue to practice safety protocols so we don’t see any more spikes or surges. I believe we can do it. Finally, the historic event of this week has impacted all of us in different ways. Our students have witnessed history in our nation’s capital. We have heard from students and families who fear the potential aftermath of the sentiments that have been publicly demonstrated and expressed. At Lincoln Public Schools, we believe “All means all” and will continue to stand with our students to help them gain a stronger understanding of the world around them.

Read more posts from Dr. Joel’s blog at: https://wp.lps.org/sjoel.

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Celebrating 2020 Green Ribbon Recipient The U.S Department of Education Green Ribbon Award highlights sustainability resources and practices in schools and inspires other buildings to strive for greener standards. Mickle Middle School was awarded this recognition in April of 2020. While the celebration of this achievement was impacted by pandemic restrictions, the school has not been deterred and continues to be a leader in sustainability. Mickle received this award because the students and staff made efforts in the 3 Green Ribbon pillars: reduce environmental impacts and costs, improve the health and wellness of students and staff, and provide effective environmental and sustainability education. These pillars were addressed in many ways through staff and student collaboration. To reduce environmental impacts and costs, students looked at energy, water, and waste. The building already had a highly efficient geothermal heating and cooling system keeping classroom environments comfortable while reducing electric use, so they looked at behavior changes that could reduce consumption further. A group of students developed an energy saving campaign to remind other students and staff to turn off lights in the classroom when not in use. Mickle was able to reduce nearly 250,000 kWh of energy over a year. Students also held a water conservation campaign to promote reducing water usage at school and at home. Additionally, drip irrigation and rain barrels were installed in the school garden to conserve water. With these efforts, Mickle was able to reduce water consumption by almost 44 kgals over the course of a year. Students and staff at Mickle also participated in non traditional recycling programs, the school lunch composting program, and created the Recycling in a Backpack program to continue diverting waste from the landfill. To improve and promote health and wellness in the school, staff utilized their 1,250 square foot vegetable garden and outdoor classroom. As a result of having such a large and successful garden, students and staff all over the building were able to use the produce. A Farm to School program was started in Family and Consumer Science classes that used the garden produce, and the Mickle Garden Club allowed students to experiment, maintain, and grow their own food. A Produce Backpack Program was also implemented to ensure leftover produce was used. This program involved Life Skills students who harvested and washed produce and sent it to the counseling center to be picked up and taken home by students in need. To demonstrate environmental education in the curriculum, Mickle staff found connections to sustainability weaved throughout lessons in all grade levels and subjects. Classroom connections, as well as clubs and partnerships with other community organizations, supported environmental education for students and staff. Mickle has been busy continuing to pursue sustainable initiatives and practices this school year. Students have been working in the garden, running recycling programs, implementing a building wide reusable water bottle campaign, integrating sustainability into the classroom, and preparing produce in Life Skills classes. In addition to their national Green Ribbon School recognitions, these efforts are appreciated and celebrated within our district. Congratulations to the students and staff at Mickle Middle School!

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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.

Adams Elementary School

The Career Academy

“Third grade students working on coding in computer science!”

“Take a look inside the Residential and HVAC sections of our Construction Pathway! #doinghighschooldifferently”

Schoo Middle School

Elliott Elementary School

“Students in Mr. Chu’s class work on a science project to challenge their thinking.”

“Reading and annotating tall tale stories together with roomies and zoomies. #ElliottProud #ElliottHope.”

Hill Elementary School

Lincoln Southeast High School

“Mrs. Nguyen was challenged by Mrs. Leach’s fifth graders. We have some competitive students!”

“Great performances and support from the Shirettes! #KnightPride”

Eastridge Elementary School

“Our third graders are mastering multiplication and division facts during math fluency.”

Randolph Elementary School

“Congratulations to Ms. Ryan’s class for bringing in top dollars in second grade for the Food Bank of Lincoln in our ‘Put Your Teacher in Time Out’ fundraiser. Students got to enjoy an extra recess while Ms. Ryan was put in time out!”

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Creativity, connections at Science Focus Program Collaboration, creative learning and connecting the dots between different subject areas are a few of the hallmarks of the Lincoln Public Schools Science Focus Program. There’s perhaps no better illustration of this than a project ninth-graders at the focus program completed at the end of the first semester. Students in Johnna Graff ’s English course, Mark Anderson’s Human Geography course and Emily Rose Seifferlein’s Physical Science course worked in small groups to complete a multi-disciplinary, multigenre project that incorporated material from all three courses. “One of our goals is to always gently confront students with the interconnectedness of the world, and one of the best ways we have found to do that is by connecting points of relationship and commonality across curriculum,” Anderson said. Students were asked to create a character in a geographic region who had a problem to be solved. They had to write a short story to set the stage. Finally, they had to solve the problem by constructing a Rube Goldberg machine. The project drew upon material the students had learned during second quarter. For English, the assignment allowed students to move beyond comprehending literature to applying that knowledge to their own stories. By creating a Rube Goldberg machine, students applied what they learned about the motion of objects, force and momentum, and energy conservation in Physical Science. For Human Geography, students incorporated the five themes of geography (movement, region, location, human environment interaction, character of place), culture and language into their short stories. “In English,” Graff said, “students were to not only apply the elements of fiction to their story, but also make some connection to a text we had read.” “We want the students to understand that the concepts they are learning are not discrete and are not just some-

thing to know about,” Seifferlein said, “but that they can be applied in unique situations and can be used to solve problems in the real world.” “For Geography,” Anderson said, “it is important to see culture and place as mutually dependent. Where you live changes the possibilities of how you live, and how you live alters where you live. This project makes this relationship more directly apparent and allows students an opportunity to reflect on how the place they live in influences their possibilities.” Students presented their final projects Dec. 18. One project included a story about an evil mayor who cut off the water supply to a neighboring village. Students presented the story, the problem (no water supply), and for the grand finale, their Rube Goldberg machine. A small green ball made its way through the elaborate Rube Goldberg and at the very end, it triggered the dumping of a small bowl of water. Problem solved, time to celebrate. “Yes!” exclaimed group member Eva Bloom.

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Remote Learning Program registration open With many variables and uncertainties surrounding COVID-19 and vaccine availability for students, Lincoln Public Schools is working to develop a one-year only Remote Learning Program for the 2021–2022 school year. We understand this option will be important to families as we continue to navigate the pandemic. There are still many details that need to be finalized before school begins next fall. We are using the lessons learned from last fall in addition to studying successful remote learning programs from across the state and the nation to build the one-year LPS program. Just like everything in a pandemic, the challenge will be planning now for the unknowns in the fall. We will use the latest data and information to continually adapt the program as needed. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we take on this challenging endeavor. After reading about the 2021–2022 Lincoln Public Schools Remote Learning Program, please register online at rlp.lps.org. Deadline to register is February 19, 2021. The Remote Learning Program is intended as a bridge through the remainder of the pandemic, and at this time there is no plan to continue remote learning beyond the 2021–2022 school year.

Parents of any LPS student who will be in grades kindergarten–12 during the 2021–2022 school year, may voluntarily elect for their child to participate in the LPS Remote Learning Program (RLP). Submission of this form is required to indicate that your child will attend school remotely. Student schedules will be

created for the entire school year. Requested changes during a semester will align with the district’s permit process. Please submit a separate form for each child that will attend the Remote Learning Program. This form must be submitted by February 19, 2021. The registration form can be completed at rlp.lps.org.

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Kids stressed? Little ways to show you care By Michelle Welch, RDN, LMNT LPS District Wellness How are your kids doing? Really. How about you? No year has been globally tougher on mental health for kids (and adults). So, what can we do to help kids thrive? Make special efforts to help kids feel heard. Instead of listening to reply, listening to hear is the big shift for us as busy parents dealing with multiple issues. As parents, we are trained to problem solve and move on—but this time requires a different type of listening, both in effort and visually for kids. Instead of listening and managing on the fly, physically stopping in your tracks and giving kids full attention, especially when they are talking about heartfelt concerns communicates something much different to kids. Less words from us, more eye contact, tender hugs and attention for short periods daily can have a long-term positive impact. The biggest complaint from most help you better understand their mental space. You might even be able to introduce them to kids is that they don’t feel heard/listened to—we something from your playlist that they will love can change that perception. (Don’t you dare call my music oldies quite yet!) Find little ways to say I love you. It might be Keep family meals/snacks going. One of the sticky notes on bathroom mirrors, bedroom doors or backpacks. Just a little note of encour- biggest silver linings of this past year has been families being back together around the table. agement or love will be appreciated more than Keeping these times together says you care in a you would ever know. Who knows, maybe sneaky little way, because even though converyou’ll get some back. sation might be varied, having regular connection times is shown in research to be a big Steal moments. Time in the car can be magical connection time. Save the chore list for later. difference maker for long-term success. Use those moments to listen and ask open-endPause your tech. This may be the hardest habit ed questions. If you aren’t in the car together, to break, because we are used to multiple simulwalks or even a quick food run can open the taneous tasks, but for kids to feel like you are fodoor to chats with kids. cused and that you care, talking with them while Connect through music. What does your stu- scrolling, gaming or answering messages just dent jam or vibe to for music? Having them DJ doesn’t work. Save your tech time for when you are away from kids or they are engaged in other in the car or just listening to music with them activities. I’ve had to delete games and social can open the communication flood gates and

media off my phone at different times when they start drawing too much attention away from my family and gobbling up time. Keep trying. As parents, we often feel like we are failing. Some days just don’t go well and that’s okay. The trick is not to give up and to keep making efforts to share your care. It really is about those little, purposeful efforts we make to stay connected each day that make the difference in the big picture. Recognize when your child may need outside help. If you are noticing changes in your child's personality, energy and/or interactions, be proactive in seeking help from your healthcare provider and school supports such as LPS social workers, counselors and administration. They are there to help and want the best for your child. Thanks for all that you do to support your student both mentally and physically. It matters.

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School nurses rise to the challenge Teachers and staff across Lincoln Public Schools have found themselves taking on new and challenging roles during this pandemic “other duties as assigned,” as a job description would say. That certainly is true for school nurses. “We are on the front lines of the pandemic,” said Ashley DeBrie, school nurse at Lux Middle School. For one thing, she and other school nurses have been called upon to become experts in contact tracing. When a student or staff member tests positive for COVID-19, school nurses spring into action. They confirm the positive test, either through a person’s healthcare provider or the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, and they work with their building’s administrators to make sure safety protocols were followed. Then contact tracing begins. They identify any close contacts the staff member or student may have had and make sure those individuals are now out of the building and quarantining.

“I’ve always been proud to be a school nurse but this year when we’re learning something totally new, in an unprecedented time, makes me even more proud to be a school nurse and hopefully be part of the solution to this.” “School nurses are public health experts so that part of our job has really been highlighted this year,” said Wendy Rau, LPS supervisor of health services, who added, “Our health services staff have been champions. They have accepted the challenge and rolled with it.” School nurses still have the same responsibilities they did pre-pandemic - for example, assembling individual health plans, administering medication and conducting health screenings - but DeBrie said there are some days now when she is mostly dealing with COVID-related issues. “I’ve always been proud to be a school nurse

but this year when we’re learning something totally new, in an unprecedented time, makes me even more proud to be a school nurse and hopefully be part of the solution to this,” she said. That being said, she and other school nurses look forward to the future when they don’t have days that are filled with such unprecedented “other duties as assigned.” “School nurses are givers - pandemic or no pandemic. That’s why we took this job, that’s why we’re here,” DeBrie said. “But we definitely look forward to the day when it’s more about nurse-student interactions.”

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FEBRUARY 2021

Lunch / Beattie Elementary February Elementary Lunch MONDAY 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

Teriyaki Chicken on Brown Rice 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 Brown Rice Dinner Roll Sugar Cookie

No School

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

TUESDAY Walking Taco Meat and Corn Chips with Shredded Cheddar Cheese Cherry 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 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

Muchos Nachos Meat with Cheese Sauce and Tortilla Rounds 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 Cherry Chicken Cherry 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

WEDNESDAY Creamy Mac & Cheese Three Meat Pizza Chef Salad Chik'n Nuggets Falafel 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 Warm Croissant Hamburger Bun Pita Pocket

Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza Cheesy French Bread Pizza Tangerine Chicken Chef Salad Chana Masala with Brown Rice Cheese Chef Salad Broccoli wtih Cheese Sauce Romaine Tossed Salad Fresh Banana Applesauce Brown Rice Dinner Roll

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

THURSDAY Homemade Chili BBQ Chicken Chef Salad Hearty Bean Chili Cheese Chef Salad Savory Carrots Romaine Tossed Salad Diced Peaches Cinnamon Roll

Spaghetti and Meat Sauce Turkey Hot Dog on a Bun Chef Salad 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

Creamed Turkey Salisbury Steak Chef Salad Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich Cheese Stick Cheese Chef Salad Whipped Potatoes Beef Gravy Romaine Tossed Salad Diced Peaches Assorted Fruit Dinner Roll

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

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

French Toast Sticks Sausage Links Mexi Pizza Chef Salad Cheese Sticks Black Bean Salsa Burger Cheese Chef Salad Sweet Green Peas Romaine Tossed Salad Blueberries w/Whipped Topping Mixed Fruit Hamburger Bun Dinner Roll

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 Gardenburger 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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FEBRUARY 2021

Breakfast / Beattie Elementary February Breakfast MONDAY

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

No School

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

TUESDAY

Breakfast Bites 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

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

WEDNESDAY 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

Banana Chocolate Chunk Breakfast Bar Froot Loops Cereal Chocolate Chip Mini Loaf Yogurt Fruit Blend Juice Mandarin Oranges

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

February Secondary Lunch Lunch / East High / East High MONDAY 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

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

No School

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

TUESDAY Walking Taco Meat and Corn Chips with Shredded Cheddar Cheese Cherry Chicken on Brown Rice 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 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

Muchos Nachos Meat with Cheese Sauce and Tortilla Rounds Country Beef 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 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 Cherry Chicken on Brown Rice Cherry 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 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

THURSDAY

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

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

FRIDAY

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

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

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

Strawberry Mini Bagels Apple Jacks Cereal Super Star Donut Hole Mini Breakfast Bar Yogurt Apple Cherry Juice Raisins

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WEDNESDAY 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

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

Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza Tangerine Chicken Lemon Chicken on Brown Rice 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 Chana Masala with Brown Rice Cheese Chef Salad Broccoli with Cheese Sauce Romaine Tossed Salad Fresh Banana Applesauce Brown Rice Dinner Roll Hamburger Bun

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 Homemade Chili 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

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

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 Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich Cheese Chef Salad Whipped Potatoes Beef Gravy Romaine Tossed Salad Diced Peaches Assorted Fruit Dinner Roll Hamburger Bun

Homemade Chili 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 Breaded Chicken Nuggets Grilled Cheese Sandwich Nebraska 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 Gardenburger on a Bun Cheese Chef Salad Golden Corn Tomato Soup Romaine Tossed Salad Blueberries w/ Whipped Topping Mixed Fruit Dinner Roll Hamburger Bun

French Toast Sticks Sausage Links Mexi Pizza Nebraska 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 Black Bean Salsa Burger Cheese Chef Salad Sweet Green Peas Romaine Tossed Salad Blueberries w/ Whipped Topping Mixed Fruit Hamburger Bun Dinner Roll

Corn Puppies Nebraska 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 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 Nebraska 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 Gardenburger 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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UPHOLDING A LEGACY The annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Rally and March has grown into a Lincoln tradition during its 26-year history. This year’s rally and march on Jan. 18 was untraditional - held virtually because of the pandemic - but it was no less impactful. Lincoln Public Schools students play a major role in the organization of the event that celebrates King’s legacy. The event organizers’ mission is to promote the “life and dream of the late Rev. Dr. King Jr. through positive youth action in the community.” The Jan. 18 rally and march was held with a limited number of students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, but the event still reached a wide audience through social media and the City of Lincoln’s television channel. “It's important that we take steps right now, and our need to relate to the need now more than ever to walk together toward the goals of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Dr. Leola Bullock," said planning committee member Kylin Trout, a student at Lefler Middle School, also referring to the longtime civil rights activist from Lincoln who died in 2010. The event kicked off with a video tribute to King, featuring musical performances and portions of many of his speeches. Multiple LPS students spoke of King’s lasting impact and the need for continued activism. The event concluded with a spoken-word performance by the Belmont Elementary School TRACKS Scholars, a student leadership group.