Next-level physical education at Randolph
Randolph Elementary students took physical education to new heights last month.
The students participated in the global “Stack Up” cup stacking challenge in their PE classes over a three-day span. They joined more than 650,000 cup stackers worldwide to set a new world record.
“This is a great way to engage both sides of the brain,” Randolph PE teacher Mallory Nutt said. “We're using both our right hand and left hands. It’s a great way to emphasize movement.”
Students worked on hand and eye coordination by learning various cup stacking sequences. They tested their new skills by competing against their classmates in a tournament. The races also taught another crucial lesson – sportsmanship.
“I liked this lesson because I got to cheer on my teammates and have fun,” Randolph Fourth Grade Student Oakley said.
“I felt like they wanted me to win really bad, and they were cheering so I could win and that made me confident,” classmate Sami added.
The “Stack Up” challenge has quickly become a tradition at Randolph. This is the sixth year Randolph has joined. Nutt said this is one of her favorite lessons to teach her students. She hopes her classes learn the importance of lifelong fitness while learning a new way to move.
“They’re going to need to be active for the rest of their lives to stay healthy. We talk about their heart health. This is just a different way to catch some lifelong movers,” Nutt said.
According to the World Sport Stacking Association (WSSA), nearly 740,000 stackers and more than 2,300 schools and organizations participated this year. Participants did help set a new record – breaking the previous one by almost 100,000 more stackers.
JANUARY 2023 WHAT’S INSIDE:
Looking for a book? Library Services offers reading recommendations for every level. Page A5
Connect LPS See more photos from schools and programs around the district, from festive sweater days to bowling and musical theater performances. Page A8
Table of Contents Page A2
Backstage at the ballet Roper Elementary Szchool students were treated to a special performance of the Nutcracker, and got to try their own hands at ballet makeup and choreography. Page A16
Thank you, Lincoln Board of Education
January is National School Board Appreciation Month and we would like to take a moment to recognize the hard work and dedication of these unpaid elected officials. Our Board of Education members are locally elected citizen leaders who spend countless hours championing for public education and for each and every child in Lincoln. The most important responsibility of our Board members is to work with our community to improve student achievement by establishing effective and cost efficient policies and regulations.
NEBRASKA TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY
Nebraska Teacher Recognition Day is Tuesday, March 7, 2023. It is time to say “Thank You” to a teacher who has made a difference.
Nebraska Teacher Appreciation Day is Tuesday, March 1, 2022. It is time to say “Thank You” to a teacher who has made a difference.
The annual Thank You Teacher Contest gives students and former students an opportunity to tell teachers they are appreciated.
Five teachers and the students who nominate them will be invited to a special event on Tuesday, March 7.
The annual Thank You Teacher Contest gives students and former students an opportunity to tell teachers they are appreciated. Five teachers and the students who nominate them will be invited to breakfast at the Governor’s Mansion on Wednesday, March 2.
Send a written description of how your teacher made a difference in your life to:
Send a written description of how your teacher made a difference in your life to:
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Communication Services Department 5905 O Street Lincoln, NE 68510
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Or submit online at: http://lps.org/go/recognize Nominations must be received by 5 p.m., Friday, January 28, 2022.
Or submit online at: http://lps.org/go/recognize Nominations must be received by 5 p.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2023.
January 2023 | Community News | Section A A2 SECTION A: A3 TeamMates of the month: Natalie & Cara A5 Looking for a book? A7 Sustainability at LPS: School Gardens Gathering A8 ConnectLPS A13 Wellness column: Tips for parenting tech-savvy kids A14 Menus A16 Roper students get sneak peek backstage at ballet Community News
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TEAMMATES OF THE MONTH
Natalie and Cara: Staying interconnected
November 2019 marked the end of elementary school for Natalie, but the start of her mentoring relationship with Cara.
“I remember playing a lot of games,” Natalie said. “Didn’t we play Connect 4 and UNO? We were just getting to know each other.”
“We just talked about this the other day, how we used to play games and we haven’t played games in a long time. We just talk,” Cara answered.
After a few months, the dynamic of the pair’s relationship shifted. The COVID-19 pandemic reached Lincoln and schools closed. Natalie and Cara got creative to keep their bond going. They were one of more than 500 TeamMates that utilized Zoom mentoring.
“I feel like trust built for us during the pandemic,” Cara said. “I remember when your cat would jump up on your desk, or we’d take turns talking about things in our home like you would show on your Chromebook, ‘I just moved my room around.’”
The Zoom meetings allowed the two to connect on a deeper level by showing aspects of their personal lives. Natalie and Cara have dogs at home, which created several laughs for the pair.
“Like when her puppy is tired, he comes to her door and cries like a little toddler,” Natalie said, “So she lets the dog in, but then he doesn’t want to go to bed.”
Storytelling is central for them. In fact, Cara included “funny” and “family” on her list of top three ways to describe Natalie who loves to tell stories about members of her large family. Her delivery is what makes Cara laugh.
“If I’m having a bad morning, I have someone to talk to about it and going into the rest of my day…it’s better,” Natalie said.
“I feel you often remind me that even when things are hard and stressful that things are going to be okay. It’s kind of your approach. I think adults think it is a way to give back, but it’s really a two-way thing,” Cara said.
January 2023 | Community News | Section A A3
The pair knows what being a TeamMate means to them– always having someone on their side.
Hands-on learning experiences for K-8th grade students Variety of STEAM-infused topics Half-day and full-day camps Before Care and Lunch Care available at select locations Scholarships available 2023 CAMP WEEKS June 5–9 June 12–16 June 19–23 June 26–30 July 10–14 BrightLights.org GET IN on the Registration begins SATURDAY MARCH 4 We had an absolutely amazing experience! My kids begged to quit their other camps next year and just do Bright Lights. What Other Parents Are Saying . . . Family Ser vice LINCOLN Before/After-School Program Openings Family Service Lincoln provides before and after-school programming for K-5 students! Your child will participate in enriching games and activities, receive a healthy snack, enjoy outdoor play time, and have time to complete homework! or visit bit.ly/fsl-yd-register Space is limited – enroll your student today! Learn more at bit.ly/fsl-youthdevelopment! Helping families thrive through Youth Development. 01 MLKYOUTHRALLY COM 16 23 M L K m e t o @MRALLY93 28TH YOUTH RALLY EVENT PAGE YOUTH RALLY 28TH ANNUAL REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MLYYOUTHRALLY93@YAHOO COM
The Magical Reality of Nadia
by Bassem Youssef and Cahterine R. Daly, illustrated by Douglas Holgate
Fast-paced, funny, and full of cultural details, this book is as educational as it is exciting! Readers will love the graphic novel format that is woven into the story. The larger than life characters not only walk readers through Egyptian culture, but also through real-life friendship scenarios that any reader can relate to. With many opportunities to solve problems, connect to the plot and think deeper about a new culture, readers will be disappointed when this adventure is over!
CeCe Rios and the Desert of Souls by Kaela Rivers
Author Kaela Rivera draws you into the action right off the bat as 12-year old (almost 13 she is quick to point out) Cece Rios finds herself in a dangerous situation. She is lost in the hills of the desert outside of her town and comes face to face with a criatura that has escaped Devil’s Alley. Cece saves the creature and this sets her on a whirlwind adventure that involves creatures, captured souls, true friendship, and self discovery. Cece Rios shows us that it is possible to be brave and kind and that one must love who they are as we all bring our own unique gifts to the world. The book is filled with fantastic creatures as Rivera pulls from the folktales of her Mexican heritage and weaves them into an action packed battle between good and evil that is fueled by an intense love of family. A glossary to define terms that may be unfamiliar to the reader is included at the back of the book. You will be rooting for Cece all the way through!
The Words in My Hands by Asphyxia
The author is a deaf person who, like Piper, the main character in the book, was raised as an oral deaf child who learns Auslan (Australian Sign Language) later in life. Readers will gain insight into what it can be like to be deaf and how non-deaf person’s behavior with them makes an impact. Another character, Marley, is a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) so the reader sees what his life experiences have been. The thoughts, emotions and experiences of the characters are well developed and draw the reader into their world. As Piper struggles to find her place in life, she meets Marley who introduces her to a Deaf community and a network of civilians who are determined to help end the food shortage by gardening and eating what the government labels “wild food”. Piper is also a talented artist and her journal is her coping mechanism. The pages of the book are filled with her drawings and colorful detailing on the edges.
January 2023 | Community News | Section A A5
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Harvesting Connections: School Gardens Gathering
The Lincoln Public Schools Sustainability team harvested some new connections with its second quarter school gardens gathering. The team brought together parents, volunteers, staff and community partners who are passionate about supporting gardens and outdoor learning.
Prior to the event, students led a tour of the greenhouse at The Career Academy. Attendees could view student projects, tower gardens and various plants.
During the gathering, Lincoln Board of Education member Lanny Boswell and Dawes Middle School Garden Club Coordinator Lora Carpenter-Janike along with others shared the impact of gardens. Student leaders also shared their projects regarding pollinators.
“I truly believe it was one of the most rewarding and beneficial seminars I have been to for LPS,” Kasey Dils said. Dils is a Pershing Elementary School teacher and Perennials Club leader.
Several community partners also highlighted the resources and programs they have available to aid school garden success.
No garden event would be complete without some fresh produce! Attendees were able to enjoy fresh local greens donated from the Beyond School Bells Freight Farm while listening to presentations.
January 2023 | Community News | Section A A7
JAECKS SATURDAY SCIENCE OPEN TO LPS 5th GRADE STUDENTS ONLY Four Saturdays in February 2023 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th at UNL Jorgensen Hall (City Campus) Morning and Afternoon Sessions Available $40 per Student Scholarships Available, Inquire at Your School For More Information Contact: Betsy Barent (402) 436-1802 Jamie Greenlee (402) 436-1825 for LPS 5th Grade Students Saturday Science Application February 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th, 2023 • UNL • Jorgensen Hall Student’s Name: School: Parent’s Name: Address: Zip: Phone: Email: I hereby apply to have my child enrolled in Saturday Science classes. There will only be one session from 9:30-11:30 this year. I give permission for my child to be photographed during Saturday Science. q Yes q No Parent’s Signature: Since there is a limited number of spaces, applications will be accepted as they arrive. A waiting list will be created if needed. If space remains applications will be accepted after this date APPLICATION FORMS ARE TO BE SENT TO: Betsy Barent, LPS Curriculum Department, P.O. Box 82889, Lincoln, NE 68501 Please enclose a check (made out to LPS) for $40 or cash REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 20, 2023 Connection with community partners and peers continued as the group moved into breakout sessions. Session topics included winter engagement and tower gardens, community and neighborhood connections, garden planning and maintenance, and volunteers. Attendees were able to dive into discussions on these topics and learn from each other’s challenges and successes. Through new connections and access to additional resources, participants were able to take useful information back to their own school gardens.
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ConnectLPS
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.
Park Middle School
January 2023 | Community News | Section A A8
“Always good to be a Gator! So proud of all the Gator speakers who went out and competed. Your dedication, reflectiveness, and encouragement to one another is amazing to witness and be a part of.”
“Shoutout to LSE Student Council for their hard work to make Kindness Week the best week at LSE! Thank you, StuCo! #LSEServes
#LSELeads”
Hill Elementary School
“We shine bright in the 5th grade!”
LPS Science Focus Program
“Bowling is back!”
Lincoln North Star High School
“Today’s PLC theme was festive sweaters. Prescott staff sure know how to celebrate!.”
Lincoln Southeast High School
“The Park production of Seussical Kids was absolutely amazing! The entire cast and crew put in a ton of work and it showed. The Park Community is super proud of all of you!”
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4-H is America’s largest youth development organization! In 4-H, youth: • Choose from over 150 projects to “learn by doing” (such as STEM, photography, foods, home environment, horticulture or animals). • Develop practical and life skills. • Explore interests and career “sparks.” • Participate in leadership and community service activities. • Earn recognition such as ribbons, awards and scholarships! • Have fun while making new friends! BE PART OF SOMETHING BIG! Ways youth ages 5–18 can participate: • Join a new or existing 4-H club. • Be an independent member. • Participate in 4-H activities such as camps, workshops and contests. ADULTS: VOLUNTEER! Ways adults can help youth grow: • Help start a new 4-H club (it’s easy)! • Help with an existing 4-H club. • Volunteer at events such as the Super Fair. Call 402-441-7180 or go to lancaster.unl.edu/join4h Many 4-H youth showcase their projects at the Super Fair! 4-H is a community of youth learning in partnership with caring adults! YOUTH: JOIN 4-H! WHY 4-H? NO FEES TO JOIN Lancaster County 4-H!
The 4-H Youth Development program abides with the nondiscrimination policies of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the USDA.
Community Awareness Series Youth Mental Wellness
Lincoln Public Schools is proud to partner with School Community Intervention and Prevention (SCIP) and Region V Systems to bring you the next Community Awareness Event. Everyone is invited to attend this free presentation.
Unplugged: Finding Balance with our Social Media Connections and Connections in our Life
Jan. 19, 2023, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Lincoln Medical Education Partnership Vrbka Classrooms (Entrance 1, first floor) 4600 Valley Road, Lincoln
In the United States, children start using social media around 11 years of age (American Academy of Pediatrics). Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram are among the most popular social media platforms used by youth. While there are positive aspects of social media, there are also potential risks. Join us for this important community presentation to learn how to help youth navigate the world of social media in a healthy way. Dr. Melissa Lafferty, Clinical Psychologist at Nebraska Mental Health Centers, will discuss the following:
• The positive and negative consequences of social media consumption;
• The “addiction” cycle of social media consumption;
• The consequences of that cycle on how others connect with each other
• Strategies for finding balance with social media consumption while still making meaningful connections off-line.
Save the date for our next Community Awareness Event…
Digital Citizenship: Cyberbullying, Sexting and Internet Safety presented by Karen Haase, KSB School Law Feb. 9, 2023, from 6:30 – 7:45 p.m.
Lincoln East High School (Cafeteria, Enter through Door #1) 1000 S. 70th Street, Lincoln
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All Lincoln schools including: Bryan Community Focus Program Lincoln Northwest College View Academy Lincoln North Star Lincoln Christian Lincoln Pius X Lincoln East Lincoln Southeast Lincoln High Lincoln Southwest Lincoln Lutheran Lincoln Standing Bear Lincoln Northeast Parkview Christian Eligibility: All juniors and seniors who qualify for free or reduced lunch are eligible for the Learn to Dream Scholarship for college classes at SCC, dual-credit classes, and classes at The Career Academy. To apply: Go to learntodream.lps.org Two Years of college paid for! Learn to Dream Scholarship to Southeast Community College Micro & Recreational Soccer Jr. Huskers Micro & Recreational Flag Football Bowling • Cheerleading • Cross Country Micro & Recreational Volleyball Competitive Leagues AND MORE! Sign up before January 31 and save $10! To learn more visit ymcalincoln.org/sports. YMCA YOUTH SPORTS KICK LET’S KICK IT!
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Tips for parenting tech-savvy kids in 2023
By Michelle Welch, RD, LMNT, LPS District Wellness
Parenting challenges exploded within the lifetimes of our kids. This is largely due to the lure of technology combined with the two-and-a-halfyear challenge of keeping kids home and healthy starting in 2020. Far more than usual, kids in the U.S. are experiencing unprecedented levels of depression, anxiety and social-emotional behavior struggles. Their gap in social skills is very noticeable in schools. The online world’s stimulation makes the real world’s pace and expectations seem unappealing. Finally, kids have a friend-to-friend tech support team that is fantastic at figuring out workarounds to any firewalls parents try to put in place. So, what can parents do? Here are some tips:
Utilize the New Year as a tool for a family restart. Work with the caregivers in your household to ensure buy-in and support so you aren’t taking this on solo. Put your tools in place first. Did you know you can create settings to toggle on WIFI or quickly change passwords if needed with many providers? Then provide some warning for your family and set expectations such as the start date of the restart.
Set firm rules for parent access to devices and tracking capabilities. It is critical that parents have passwords and access to any apps and devices. Parents need to ensure that kids maintain the “find my location” functions on devices that are open to parents but closed to others. Apps such as Snapchat have maps that show users’ exact locations to their friends. If kids know the expectation of devices being accessed by parents at any time, they may reconsider problematic content.
Recognize sneaky ways people can get into your kids’ ears. Back in the day, checking texts was an easy way to know what kids were doing. Now savvy kids are communicating in parent-untraceable methods. Snapchat is the most popular, but so are other apps like Twitch, Reddit and Twitter. Earbuds make hiding even easier.
Be aware of secret secondary accounts. Most kids have second and third secret Instagram accounts where they “Dear diary” any thought that comes to mind. If you wonder where all of the mean comments and battles are happening, there is your answer.
Set bedtimes for devices – have devices sleep and charge in parent spaces. The appeal of devices is strong. If devices are charging in public areas or bedrooms of kids, they will find their way back into late-night activities. Being firm in keeping to this one rule will make a major difference in your kids’ sleep and late-night safety.
Develop a secret parents network with other parents. Why did we behave as kids? Likely we knew other parents were teaming up with our parents in the “neighborhood watch.” As your kids are gaining friends, make connections with other caregivers. Exchange numbers, find each other on social media and plan to look out for each other’s kids. Adult-to-adult sharing is likely how you might help one another keep up with what apps are being used by kids in this ever-changing digital landscape. It’s a job none of us can do alone.
Keep kids busy offline. If kids are playing sports, performing music, participating in clubs or helping others, they naturally gain social skills. They’re spending face time with other people, making friends and spending less time on devices. It may take some heavier nudging than was needed in the past, but it’s nudging worth doing.
Devices aren’t all bad. They just require us to find the balance. Kids are highly unlikely to do this on their own and need protection. They need us to be the leaders in our families.
LPS has endless opportunities for kids to get involved and reconnect with the world, no device needed. Help your student plug into the real world again and build a brighter future.
January 2023 | Community News | Section A A13
II I I I I I I I II Winter Can Be Active, Too! Inside or Out, Home or Away. HealthyLincoln.org Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln Made possible with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Take your family sledding. Layer up and go for a run or bike ride. Take the stairs at work. Take a walk in the mall. “Go dancing” at home. S HO pp I ng MAll Play outdoors! Exercise at your “Y” or Rec Center. REC C E nt ER Getting There Ad Winter Rev.indd 1 12/15/22 12:22 PM
January 2023 | Community News | Section A A14 January Breakfast January Elementary Lunch Breakfast / Mickle Middle JANUARY 2023 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 2 No School 3 No School 4 Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal S'mores Flavored Bar Applesauce Cup Mandarin Orange Cup 5 Strawberr y Mini Bagels Frosted Corn Flakes Cereal Cinnamon Oat Biscuits Apple Juice Pineapple Cup 6 Apple Frudel Cocoa Puffs Cereal Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bar Raisins 9 Blueberr y Belgian Waf�e Trix Cereal Bir thday Cake Flavored Bar Orange Juice Applesauce Cup 10 Egg & Cheese on English Muf�n Apple Jacks Cereal Yogur t Grape Juice Mandarin Orange Cup 11 Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bene�t Bar Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal S'mores Flavored Bar Fruit Blend Juice Pear Cup 12 Breakfast Pizza Frosted Corn Flakes Cereal Cinnamon Oat Biscuits Apple Juice Pineapple Cup 13 Cinnamon Crumble Coffee Cake Cocoa Puffs Cereal Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bar Raisins 16 No School 17 Mini Maple Waf�es Trix Cereal Bir thday Cake Flavored Bar Orange Juice Applesauce Cup 18 Chocolate Chip French Toast Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal S'mores Flavored Bar Fruit Blend Juice Pear Cup 19 Strawberr y Mini Bagels Frosted Corn Flakes Cereal Cinnamon Oat Biscuits Apple Juice Pineapple Cup 20 Apple Frudel Cocoa Puffs Cereal Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bar Raisins 23 Blueberr y Belgian Waf�e Trix Cereal Bir thday Cake Flavored Bar Orange Juice Applesauce Cup 24 Beef Sausage Sandwich Apple Jacks Cereal Yogur t Grape Juice Mandarin Orange Cup 25 Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bene�t Bar Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal S'mores Flavored Bar Fruit Blend Juice Pear Cup 26 Breakfast Pizza Frosted Corn Flakes Cereal Cinnamon Oat Biscuits Apple Juice Pineapple Cup 27 Cinnamon Crumble Coffee Cake Cocoa Puffs Cereal Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bar Assor ted Fruit Juice Raisins 30 Mini Maple Waf�es Trix Cereal Bir thday Cake Flavored Bar Orange Juice Applesauce Cup 31 Pancake Sausage on a Stick Apple Jacks Cereal Yogur t Grape Juice Mandarin Orange Cup K-12 Dair y Choices White 1% Milk - Chocolate Fat Free Milk - White Fat Free Milk - Strawberr y Fat Free Milk Condiments BBQ Sauce - Grape Jelly - Hot Pepper Sauce - Italian Dressing - Ketchup - Ketchup Packet - Margarine Cup - Mayonnaise PacketMustard Packet - Parmesan Cheese - Pickle Slices - Ranch - Ranch Cup - Salsa - Sour Cream - Soy Sauce - Sriracha Ketchup - Syrup - Syrup Cup Price Information Paid Lunch($2 70), Reduced Lunch($0 40), Adult /Non-Student($4 25), Second Lunch($4 25), Breakfast($1 50), Adult /Second Breakfast($2 60) View more: http: //schools mealviewer com/school /MickleMiddle This Institution is an Equal Oppor tunity Provider Lunch / Mickle Middle JANUARY 2023 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 2 No School 3 No School 4 F sh St cks Stuffed Crust Cheese Pizza Crinkle Fr es Green Beans Diced Pears Pineapple Tidbits Bread stick 5 Salisbur y Steak Beef & Bean Burrito Chef Salad Vegetarian Burger Cheese Chef Salad Romaine Tossed Salad Whipped Potatoes Beef Gravy Orange Wedges D ced Peaches D nner Roll Hamburger Bun 6 Popcorn Chicken BBQ Beef Rib Sandw ch Lasagna Chef Salad Chik'n Nuggets Cheese Chef Salad Romaine Tossed Salad Baked Beans Seasoned Fries Mixed Fruit B scuit Hamburger Bun Garlic Bread 9 Turkey Hot Dog on a Bun Orange Chicken Chef Salad Orange Chik n on Rice Cheese Chef Salad Romaine Tossed Salad Crinkle Fr es Apple Slices Diced Pears Hot Dog Bun R ce Dinner Roll 10 Nacho Grande Meat with Cheese Sauce & Tor tilla Rounds Stuffed Crust Turkey Pepperoni Pizza Chef Salad Bean Dip with Cheese Stick Cheese Chef Salad Shredded Lettuce & Diced Tomatoes Seasoned Black Beans Baked Potato Orange Wedges Pineapple Tidbits Tor tilla Rounds D nner Roll 11 Corn Puppies Turkey Sub Sandwich Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Chef Salad Black Bean Burger Cheese Chef Salad Romaine Tossed Salad Cooked Carrots Seasoned Fries Red Grapes Applesauce Hamburger Bun Dinner Roll 12 BBQ Ch cken Hamburger P zza Chef Salad Sunbutter & Jelly Sandw ch Cheese Stick Cheese Chef Salad Romaine Tossed Salad Corn Scalloped Potatoes Blueberries with Whipped Topping Mandarin Oranges D nner Roll 13 Breaded Chicken Nuggets Chef Salad White Cheddar Mac & Cheese Cheese Chef Salad Romaine Tossed Salad Peas Potato Rounds Mixed Fruit Assor ted Fruit Bread stick 16 No School 17 Ch cken & Cheese Rolled Taco with Cheddar Cheese Sauce Cheeseburger on a Bun Chef Salad Veggie P zza Cheese Chef Salad Romaine Tossed Salad Crinkle Fries Apple Slices D ced Pears Hamburger Bun D nner Roll 18 Chicken Tenders Buffalo Chicken Tenders Chef Salad Grilled Cheese Sandwich Sunbutter & Jelly Sandwich Cheese Stick Cheese Chef Salad Romaine Tossed Salad Steamed Broccoli Tomato Soup Seasoned Fries Red Grapes Applesauce Dinner Roll 19 Countr y Beef Patty on a Bun Chef Salad Cheese Stuffed Bread Stick with Mar nara Sauce Cheese Chef Salad Romaine Tossed Salad Green Beans Potato Rounds Blueberries with Whipped Topping Mandarin Oranges Hamburger Bun D nner Roll 20 Meat Sauce on Rotin Noodles Mexi Pizza Chef Salad Lentil Pasta with Marinara Sauce Cheese Chef Salad Romaine Tossed Salad Baby Carrots Shoestring Fries Mixed Fruit Assor ted Fruit Rot ni Noodles Garlic Bread 23 Chicken & Vegetable Dumplings with Teriyak Sauce Beef Chili Chef Salad Stuffed Crust Cheese Pizza Cheese Chef Salad Romaine Tossed Salad Corn Crinkle Fr es Apple Slices Diced Pears C nnamon Roll 24 French Toast Sticks with Sausage Links Beef & Bean Burrito Chef Salad French Toast Sticks with Cheese Sticks Cheese Chef Salad Romaine Tossed Salad Baby Carrots Hash Brown Potatoes Orange Wedges Pineapple Tidbits D nner Roll 25 Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun F sh St cks Chef Salad Chik'n Patty on a Bun Cheese Chef Salad Romaine Tossed Salad Green Beans Baked Potato Red Grapes Applesauce Hamburger Bun Bread stick 26 Salisbur y Steak Breaded Pork Patty on a Bun Chef Salad Vegetarian Burger Cheese Chef Salad Romaine Tossed Salad Whipped Potatoes Beef Gravy Banana Mandarin Oranges D nner Roll Hamburger Bun 27 Popcorn Chicken BBQ Beef Rib Sandw ch Lasagna Chef Salad Chik n Nuggets Cheese Chef Salad Romaine Tossed Salad Baked Beans Seasoned Fries Mixed Fruit Assor ted Fruit B scuit Hamburger Bun Garlic Bread 30 Turkey Hot Dog on a Bun Orange Chicken Chef Salad Orange Chik n on Rice Cheese Chef Salad Romaine Tossed Salad Crinkle Fr es Apple Slices Diced Pears Hot Dog Bun R ce Dinner Roll 31 Nacho Grande Meat with Cheese Sauce & Tor tilla Rounds Stuffed Crust Turkey Pepperoni Pizza Chef Salad Bean Dip with Cheese Stick Cheese Chef Salad Shredded Lettuce & Diced Tomatoes Seasoned Black Beans Baked Potato Orange Wedges Pineapple Tidbits Nacho Cheese Doritos D nner Roll
January Secondary Lunch
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Fish Sticks
Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun
Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger on a Bun Domino's Pepperoni Pizza
Domino s Sausage Pizza
Stuffed Crust Cheese Pizza Domino's Cheese Pizza Crinkle Fries Green Beans Diced Pears Pineapple Tidbits Bread stick Hamburger Bun
Turkey Hot Dog on a Bun
Orange Chicken Chef Salad
Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun
Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun
Cheeseburger on a Bun
Domino's Pepperoni Pizza Domino s Sausage Pizza Orange Chik'n on Rice Cheese Chef Salad Domino s Cheese Pizza Romaine Tossed Salad Crinkle Fries Apple Slices Hot Dog Bun Rice Hamburger Bun
Salisbur y Steak
Beef & Bean Burrito
Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun
Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger on a Bun Domino's Pepperoni Pizza
Domino's Sausage Pizza
Vegetarian Burger Cheese Chef Salad Domino s Cheese Pizza Romaine Tossed Salad
Whipped Potatoes Beef Grav y Shoestring Fries Baby Carrots Orange Wedges Diced Peaches Dinner Roll Hamburger Bun
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BBQ Beef Rib Sandwich
Lasagna Chef Salad
Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun
Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger on a Bun
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Domino's Cheese Pizza Baked Beans
Seasoned Fries Baby Carrots Mixed Fruit Garlic Bread Biscuit Hamburger Bun 9
Nacho Grande Meat with Cheese Sauce & Tor tilla Rounds Stuffed Crust Turkey Pepperoni Pizza
Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun
Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger on a Bun Domino's Pepperoni Pizza Domino s Sausage Pizza
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Turkey Sub Sandwich Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Chef Salad
Bean Dip with Cheese Stick Cheese Chef Salad Domino's Cheese Pizza Shredded Lettuce & Diced Tomatoes
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Chicken & Cheese Rolled Taco with Cheddar Cheese Sauce Cheeseburger on a Bun Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Domino's Pepperoni Pizza Domino s Sausage Pizza Veggie Pizza Cheese Chef Salad Domino s Cheese Pizza Romaine Tossed Salad Crinkle Fries Baby Carrots Apple Slices Diced Pears Hamburger Bun
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Chicken & Vegetable Dumplings with Teriyaki Sauce
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Domino's Cheese Pizza Romaine Tossed Salad
Corn Crinkle Fries
Baby Carrots Apple Slices
Diced Pears Gold�sh Crackers Cinnamon Roll Hamburger Bun
French Toast Sticks with Sausage Links
Beef & Bean Burrito
Chef Salad
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Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger on a Bun Domino's Pepperoni Pizza Domino's Sausage Pizza French Toast Sticks with Cheese Sticks Cheese Chef Salad Domino s Cheese Pizza Romaine Tossed Salad
Baby Carrots Hash Brown Potatoes
Shoestring Fries Orange Wedges Pineapple Tidbits Dinner Roll Hamburger Bun
Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun
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Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger on a Bun Domino's Pepperoni Pizza Domino's Sausage Pizza Chik n Patty on a Bun Cheese Chef Salad
Domino s Cheese Pizza Romaine Tossed Salad Green Beans Baked Potato Shoestring Fries Red Grapes Applesauce Hamburger Bun Bread stick Dinner Roll
Salisbur y Steak Breaded Pork Patty on a Bun Chef Salad
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Domino's Pepperoni Pizza Domino s Sausage Pizza
Vegetarian Burger Cheese Chef Salad Domino's Cheese Pizza Romaine Tossed Salad
Whipped Potatoes Beef Grav y
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Baby Carrots Banana Mandarin Oranges Dinner Roll Hamburger Bun
Popcorn Chicken BBQ Beef Rib Sandwich
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Lunch / Southeast High / Southeast High JANUARY 2023
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ROPER STUDENTS
Each year, one Lincoln Public Schools elementary school is chosen to participate in Backstage at the Ballet, an educational outreach program through the Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company. This year, the ballet company visited Roper Elementary School Dec. 6-8. Students rotated through three stations - choreography, makeup and costumingduring specials time. The event culminated in an abbreviated performance of the “Nutcracker Ballet” on Monday, Dec. 12 in the Roper gym. The performance included several Roper students, who performed part of a dance they learned during their choreography workshop.
“The kids have loved this week,” said Shari True, artistic director for the Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company. “We’ve had so much fun, especially in the choreography lessons. They’ve really gotten to try new skills that some of them didn’t even think they could do.”
“The choreography station is my favorite because I really like to dance,” said Estelle, Roper Elementary fifth grade student.
Classmate Judah chimed in, “My brother really enjoyed it yesterday and he made me do the whole entire dance for like an hour and a half last night.”
The Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company’s Backstage at the Ballet program has been inspiring elementary students in Lincoln for more than 33 years.
“I got to learn something new every single day of this week, and I’m just really lucky to have this opportunity at my school,” added Estelle.
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