September 2021 Community News

SEPTEMBER 2021

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WECLOME BACK, STUDENTS! Aug. 16-20 marked the first week of the 2021-22 school year for Lincoln Public Schools. While it's certainly not a traditional school year, there were all the typical sights and sounds: Emotional parents dropping off their kindergartners. High fives from principals and staff. Nervous ninth-graders. Freshly decorated classrooms.

Welcome to another great year at Lincoln Public Schools!

WHAT’S INSIDE: Congratulations, grads!

More than 140 seniors graduated after completing summer school. Page A12 LPS is expanding Construction began at the future site of a new elementary school in northeast Lincoln, named for longtime Clinton teacher Ada Robinson. Page B1 New Lincoln Northwest High School held a ‘topping ceremony’ celebrating a construction milestone.

Page B12 Marching band is back See photos from practice at Lincoln Southwest and Lincoln Northeast High schools. Page B8 Table of Contents Page A2

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SECTION A: A3 American Indian students explore focus programs

LPS is hiring now!

A5 TeamMates of the month: Julie and Madi Southwest students perform at International Thespian Festival

Lincoln Public Schools is still hiring bus drivers and bus paraeducators for the 2021-22 school year. LPS still want to hire roughly 20 drivers and 30 paras.

A6 Lincoln High debate coach earns national honor

Drivers and paras receive on-the-job, paid training, as well as up to $1000 in bonuses the first year. Both positions offer a stable salary and great benefits - but that’s not all.

A7 Sustainability at LPS: Growing gardens A8 ConnectLPS A9 Jones named TCA director Ashelford new director of Nutrition Services LSW starts year with new principal Matzen A12 Summer school graduation SECTION B: B1 LPS breaks ground on Ada Robinson Elementary B3 Looking for a book?

B6 Wellness Column: Free meals for all LPS students in 2021-22 B7 Wellness Column: Protecting your kids from their devices Streets Alive presents wellness opportunity for Lincoln families B8 Marching band takes field B10 Menus B12 LPS celebrates milestone in construction of new high school

“These jobs really offer people a chance to make a positive difference in the lives of children and families.” said LPS Director of Transportation Ryan Robley. “You’ll be joining a committed team of professionals and working for a school district that not only cares about its children, but its employees, as well.”

These are two of many job opportunities with LPS. Check LPS.org for more information.

Summer Tech Program builds on lessons learned at school More than 140 students entering grades four through nine participated in the annual Lincoln Public Schools Summer Technology Program, which was held over two, one-week sessions in July.

Courses were held at the Bryan Community Focus Program building near 48th and O streets. Students could sign up for a variety of courses, which met for three hours a day. Courses included WeDo Lego Robotics, Digital Art and Design, and Creating Animations and Games with Bloxels.

The program has evolved and grown during its more than 20 years - enrollment was 60 students when it began - but one thing hasn’t changed: It offers students the opportunity to hone the creative and critical thinking skills they developed from August through May.

Irving Middle School business teacher Patrick Fielder taught the WeDo Lego Robotics course this summer.

“It's really collaborative. In the summer I’m more of a facilitator than a teacher,” he said. “It's really easy for the kids to pick this stuff up. Kids are a lot more resilient and resourceful in this stuff than a lot of adults give them credit for. They are a lot more willing to try things out - and that's really what this is about.”

Eloise, a fifth-grader at Elliott Elementary School, participated in Fielder’s class.

“I think it's pretty cool that you can still do coding in the summer,” she said. “I think it's really fun.”

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American Indian students explore focus programs A group of American Indian students from Lincoln Public Schools on July 28 were able to spend a day of exploration at both the Arts & Humanities and Science focus programs, an experience that included discovering turtles and crawdads at Antelope Park Creek, dissecting frogs and tie-dying t-shirts.

The 10 middle school students from across LPS also heard multiple presentations about the two focus programs, both from teachers and administrators, and current students.

LPS Director of Strategic Initiatives and Focus Programs James Blake said younger students aren’t used to choosing alternate options when it comes to school. He hopes such an immersive experience opens their eyes to their options when they enter high school.

“Some people may have a misconception that these focus programs are ‘honors’ programs. This is understandable because we have so many engaged and curious students,” Blake said. “However, we serve the spectrum of all types of learners. We are not judging them on perceived academic ability when they apply. Participating in this day hopefully prevents these possible barriers to application.”

The trip was organized by the LPS Federal Programs Department’s Indian Education staff and funded through the American Indian Youth Demonstration Grant.

“The grant has made it possible for our students to have unique experiences that broaden their views of what their futures can hold,” said LPS American Indian Youth Demonstration Grant Coordinator Barbara Buttes.

Blake added that these focus programs don’t currently reflect the demographic makeup of LPS students as a whole, including racial diversity. It’s an issue the focus programs - and the school district as a whole - is working to address.

“We hope efforts like this help increase the number and diversity of students applying to our programs,” he said.

Both focus programs are for students in grades nine through 12. Students spend part of their mornings at their home high school before attending their focus program for the rest of the day. Transportation is provided.

Students can still take part in extracurricular activities, clubs and events at their home high school.

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September 2021 | Community News | Section A

August TeamMates of the Month

Julie and Madi: Curiosity and learning “Both of my parents are educators, so I grew up really believing in the importance of having someone that you could trust and talk to and was always there for you,” says Julie.

Her friend Lynne, a TeamMates staff member, encouraged Julie to mentor because she knew she would make a great listener and confidante. “She is trustworthy, nonjudgmental, fun, and creative,” Lynne says.

Julie’s TeamMate, Madi, agrees.

Asked her favorite thing about Julie, she says, “Everything! She’s amazing and wonderful.”

The fondness is mutual.

“Madi is amazing and wonderful.

She’s smart and she’s mature,” says Julie. “You have this wisdom about you that you don’t always see in a grown-up, let alone a seventh grader.”

They’ll begin their fifth school year together later this month. Originally matched at Roper Elementary School, Madi and Julie now meet at Park Middle School, where they enjoy playing games and researching whatever strikes their curiosity.

After checking out the turtles in Roper’s courtyard, the pair learned

more than they anticipated through their research afterwards. “Remember how they breathe?” Julie asks, making them both giggle. (The answer: through their rear ends).

“We are both really curious, so we’ll start talking about something and by the time we get done we’re on a completely different thing. We start following these breadcrumbs and trails, and pretty soon she’ll have

15 windows open on her Chromebook,” says Julie.

Their curiosity has also helped them get to know one another and find their commonalities. Both inquisitive people who love caretaking children, the most specific mutual interest is their favorite food - mashed potatoes.

Madi acknowledges that Team-

Mates’ model of matching based upon common interests works.

“They take their time to think about how people have similar things in common,” she says. “It’s easier for us to understand each other more.”

“I learn so much from her,” says Julie. “We’ve said that from the very beginning, that we learn a lot from each other.”

Southwest students perform in festival Lincoln Southwest High School was one of only 13 high schools from across the country chosen to perform this summer in the International Thespian Festival, a prestigious annual event that was held virtually this year.

Southwest students, directed by Bob Henrichs, performed “Newsies: The Broadway Musical.”

Southwest also was invited in 2007 and 2015. Southwest is the only Nebraska school to be invited in the last 30 years.

The Educational Theatre Association puts on the festival to celebrate students' achievements in the performing arts. In addition to their performance, drama students and teachers can participate in workshops, interact with colleges in a college fair and audition process, and meet with industry leaders and Broadway professionals.

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September 2021 | Community News | Section A

Lincoln High debate coach earns national honor The National Speech & Debate Association has honored the Lincoln High School debate coach for her dedication to improving awareness and willingness to accommodate the needs of people with disabilities.

The organization named Victoria Freeman the recipient of the 2021 James M. Copeland High School Coach of the Year Award. Freeman also was honored with a formal resolution at the May 25 Lincoln Board of Education meeting.

Freeman said she was both excited and humbled to win the award.

“It is great to see the efforts and work of so many people to make speech and debate a more inclusive space acknowledged in such a profound way. I wholeheartedly believe that as a community, we can rise to confront the challenges in front of us today - not only of accessibility for those with disabilities but also the issues of sexism, racism, and other forms of bigotry within the speech and debate activity and society more broadly,” said Freeman, who teaches science at Lincoln High. “The thing I love about speech and debate, more than anything else, is that it empowers students with the skills to communicate and advocate effectively.”

Lincoln Southwest High School Debate Coach Toni Heimes said Freeman’s knowledge of tournament logistics and her work to transition competitions to an online setting during the pandemic have been invaluable.

But, Heimes added, “Most importantly, Victoria's work with equity and inclusion in the debate space has made her a crucial voice in our community.”

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“ I wholeheartedly believe that as a community, we can rise to confront the challenges in front of us today - not only of accessibility for those with disabilities but also the issues of sexism, racism, and other forms of bigotry within the speech and debate activity and society more broadly.”

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September 2021 | Community News | Section A

Sustainability at Lincoln Public Schools

Growing School Gardens: Summer Garden Gathering Many school buildings were quiet over the summer, but their gardens were thriving. In August, LPS Sustainability partnered with Community Crops to host a “School Garden Gathering” at Beattie Elementary. The day started with a tour provided by Beattie master gardener Karen Creswell, who highlighted the many beautiful gardens and outdoor learning spaces that have been built there over 20 years. The tour was followed by settling inside to hear more school garden stories from Calvert Elementary School, Sheridan Elementary School, Dawes Middle School and Lefler Middle School.

The garden gathering provided a space for schools to come together and share the successes and struggles with starting and maintaining an outdoor space. Over 30 school staff, CLC staff, community partners and volunteers registered for the August gathering. Experience in outdoor spaces ranged from beginners to experts, which was a great mix for learning and fresh ideas. Throughout the gathering, conversations revolved around student and staff engagement with outdoor spaces, funding opportunities, community support, planting schedules and curriculum connections. Participants were encouraged by what they heard and were ready to make next steps, many already connecting with community partners in the room, including Nebraska Game and Parks, Nebraska Forest Service and Lincoln Electric System.

Following the success and excitement from this first event, garden gatherings will be held quarterly to allow for further networking and training related to outdoor learning spaces. The LPS Sustainability Team strives to provide support for outdoor learning spaces in order to bring equal engagement opportunities for all students across the district. Currently, only about half of LPS schools have a designated garden or outdoor classroom space.

If you are interested in helping grow outdoor learning spaces at LPS sites, please reach out to your nearby school and ask how you can get involved or contact the Sustainability Team at sustainability@lps.org.

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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.

Clinton Elementary School

Pershing Elementary School

“Clinton Comet Coaches are a sensational support for our outstanding staff!”

“First day in music! First graders singing ‘If You’re Happy and You Know It.’ ”

Schoo Middle School

Science Focus Program

“Welcome 6th graders! We are so happy to have you here! Go Skyhawks!”

“Freshmen arrive at SFP!”

Lincoln Southeast High School

Elliott Elementary School

“Welcome to all of our new Knights at LSE! New Knight Day ended with a pep rally. Go Knights! #KnightPride”

“Today was a great start to the school year! All of our owls are ready to learn as a community! #ElliottProud #Elliotthope”

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Jones the new director of The Career Academy This summer Southeast Community College (SCC) and Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) selected Josh Jones as the director of The Career Academy (TCA). Jones served as interim director since July 2020. Prior to that he was the TCA coordinator.

“I am humbled to have the opportunity to continue to serve the Lincoln community as the director of The Career Academy.

The opportunities afforded to students in Lincoln through this partnership is truly extraordinary.”

"I am humbled to have the opportunity to continue to serve the Lincoln community as the director of The Career Academy,” Jones said. “The opportunities afforded to students in Lincoln through this partnership is truly extraordinary.

I look forward to being able to serve students, parents, SCC, LPS and the business community as we continue to build upon an incredible foundation."

"Josh's leadership during this interim has been instrumental to student growth at TCA,” LPS Superintendent Steve Joel said. “As director, Josh will continue TCA's positive momentum and strong community connections."

“Josh’s commitment and passion for TCA and its students has been instrumental in strengthening programs and growing enrollment in several key pathways during the past year,” said Southeast Community College President Paul Illich. “We are excited and fortunate to have Josh serve as the next TCA director. He has the vision, energy and dedication to ensure that TCA leverages its past successes and continues to expand to meet the needs of its students, industry partners and communities.”

Jones will continue to lead TCA at a time of tremendous growth, both in academic offerings and enrollment. TCA began the 2021-22 school year with just under 700 students enrolled in 18 career-oriented pathways.

Prior to joining TCA, Jones was assistant principal at Elliott Elementary School and a special education teacher at Lincoln Southeast High School. Before joining LPS, he held numer-

ous leadership positions with Aurora Public Schools in Colorado.

Jones earned his Educational Specialist degree from the University of Colorado at Denver, his Master of Science in Special Education and Elementary Education from Mercy College in New York City, and his Bachelor of Arts in Jewish History from The Ohio State University.

Ashelford new LPS director of nutrition services This summer Lincoln Public Schools named Andrew Ashelford its new director of nutrition services. Ashelford takes over for Edith Zumwalt, who is retiring after 31 years with LPS.

Breakfast Programs, monitoring federal and local health codes, and coordinating the menu, operation, marketing and annual $700,000 budget of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program.

Ashelford previously served as a nutrition services supervisor for LPS, a position he held since 2012.

In this role he supervised the foodservice operations at 19 schools, with 19 managers and roughly 100 employees. His other duties included monitoring the regulations of the National School Lunch and

"We are thrilled to welcome Andrew to the Business Affairs Leadership Team,” said LPS Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs Liz Standish. “His experience in the district and passion for serving students will impact the LPS Nutrition Services Program well into the future.

Andrew is a proven team leader who

always pitches in to ensure students are nourished and ready to learn.”

Prior to joining LPS, Ashelford was a clinical dietitian at the Beatrice State Development Center. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and his Master of Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University.

More information about Lincoln Public Schools Nutrition Services: • Lincoln Public Schools provided 721,693 meals (half break-

fast and half lunch) during the spring and summer of 2020 when schools shut down.

• LPS served more than 3,165,000 lunches and 965,000 breakfast meals during the 2020-22. LPS also served more than 11,000 remote learner lunches and 11,000 remote learner breakfasts.

• There are 85 staff members who worked through the pandemic to make sure Lincoln children ages birth-18 had access to healthy meals from March until July 2020.

Southwest High School starts year with new principal Lincoln Public Schools announced this summer that John Matzen is the new principal at Southwest High School. Matzen follows Mike Gillotti, who accepted a position with the school district in Bettendorf, Iowa.

Matzen served as associate principal at Southwest since 2018. Prior to that, he spent 13 years at Lincoln North Star High School, where he was a business teacher, instructional coordinator and associate principal.

Matzen earned his Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Doane College and his Certification in Business Education, Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

“John’s energy and passion for Southwest make him a great fit for this new leadership role,” said Matt Larson, associate superintendent

for instruction. “He has an ideal mix of teaching, administrative and leadership experience that will continue to serve the Southwest community well.”

Eric Weber, associate superintendent for human resources, added, “John brings a wealth of knowledge and experience within LPS, and this will be a great opportunity for continued growth at Southwest.”

South Salt Creek Neighborhood

Sunday, September 26 th 1:00 – 4:30 pm Walk | Skate | 2021 Streets

Alive!

Bike | Dance | Eat | Stroll | Play

Route

PLAY IN THE STREETS!!

Park Middle School

The streets will come alive on Sunday, September 26th from 1:00-4:30 pm in the South Salt Creek Neighborhood and Cooper Park! Streets Alive! is a FREE event hosted by Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln promoting active living, healthy nutrition and neighborhood vitality!

F Street

Tunnel

E Street

Cooper Park

D Street 8th Street

7th Street

6th Street

5th Street

4th Street

3rd Street

2nd Street

C Street

A 1.5 mile route will be closed to motor traffic and opened up to all human powered travel. The route is lined with over 100 exhibitors and includes a park, bike trail, and local art walk!

B Street

Sports Demos

Fitness Classes

Join Anywhere Along the Route!

Kid Activities

Free Health Resources

LIVE Entertainment

HealthyLincoln.org Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln To get involved visit: HealthyLincoln.org/StreetsAlive Streets Alive! is a City of Lincoln sponsored event brought to you by Parntership for a Healthy Lincoln and several generous community sponsors.

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Summer school graduation 2021 More than 140 seniors from Lincoln Public Schools completed their graduation requirements by finishing six weeks of summer school this year. LPS hosted high school summer school at North Star and Southeast. After students finished their final class for the day, they were able to pick up their diplomas and pose for pictures in their caps and gowns.

SEPTEMBER 2021

Ada Robinson Elementary underway Family, friends, former colleagues and students, LPS administrators and members of the Lincoln Board of Education gathered Sunday, May 23, at the future site of Robinson Elementary in northeast Lincoln. The guest of honor was Ada Robinson, the school's namesake, who taught at Clinton Elementary School for 37 years. The new school, funded by the voter-approved 2020 Bond Issue, is set to open in fall 2022.

20TH ANNUAL 1-MILE FUN RUN

Sunday, September 26 Canopy Street, Railyard | Lincoln, NE Entry Fees

$10 per runner until August 23 $12 per runner August 24- September 17 $15 per runner September 18- September 26

NEW THIS YEAR

Shirt Design Contest For more information and to register:

PumpkinRunLincoln.com *This event is a privately-sponsored event that is neither sponsored nor endorsed by Lincoln Public Schools* CONDUCTED BY

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Becoming your best self. That’s Girl Scouts.

Fun with friends, new adventures, and making a difference. You’re ready to go, and Girl Scouts is ready for you.

As a Girl Scout, you’ll dream big, belong to a sisterhood, and explore your world through hands-on adventures. Whether you’re watching a shooting star, learning about robots, hiking, creating art, or making new friends, with the support of caring adult volunteers by your side, you’ll grow with other girls as you discover, imagine, and create together.

You’re invited to join at girlscouts.how/lps

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No better meal deal in town: Free meals at LPS

By Michelle Welch, RD, LMNT LPS Wellness Facilitator

website for specifics, as it varies by school location.

All LPS students may receive free breakfast and free lunch at school each day this school year, regardless of family income history. Let me repeat that: yes, your student’s school meal will be at no cost to you. The only items that will cost anything out of pocket will be additional items outside of the reimbursable school meal. Students will be required to choose all meal components to reach a school reimbursable meal.

How do I know what is on the menu for breakfast and lunch?

LPS Nutrition Services has an excellent website, sharing information about meals and pictures of offered items specific to the school. Go to https://schools.mealviewer.com/district/lincolnne

This can have a major benefit for both your personal costs as well as your student’s nutrition. Imagine not having to worry about packing a lunch? Skipping the breakfast mess as you run out the door to school in the morning? LPS is excited about this opportunity to ensure better health and learning for students during the 2021-22 school year.

My student has not previously taken advantage of school breakfast, what time is it served? Please check your school

How is this free meal opportunity possible? Not to get too technical, but it is about some changes in how schools are being reimbursed for serving school meals and how these are counted within the USDA meal program. LPS Nutrition Services determined that with the current reimbursement options available that schools would be able to convert to this method to help keep dollars in the pockets of student families since the pandemic began.

Do we still need to fill out the free and reduced paperwork? For other benefits, absolutely. Completing a free or reduced meal benefit application may qualify you for P-EBT payments and fee waiver items, such as band or string in-

struments, driver education, Learn to Dream scholarships, etc. That paperwork also impacts access to other sliding scale programs within LPS, so for those who are in the ballpark financially, absolutely. It is well worth your time for the other opportunities completing this bit of paperwork will provide.

Do we still need to have funds in a meal account for our student?

That depends on your family. If you have your student bring a lunch and buy milk from the school a-la-carte, yes. Also, if you have a student who chooses to buy items outside of the standard meal, such as a second entrée or other item if available via the a-la carte system, they would need

money in their account to purchase those items.

Was this available last year? Yes, it was. However, with the complications of communication during the pandemic, we wanted to start the year with families aware of these resources. We hope this year that students and families take full advantage of these meal opportunities.

Get excited for a healthy school year with students in classrooms with optimal nutrition available to support their classroom success.

We are extremely happy to support education for all students by preventing hungry tummies entering classrooms.

“I got my vaccine to protect my friends and family.”

Zain Saleh

Community Advocate

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September 2021 | Community News | Section B

MARCHING BAND TAKES THE FIELD

“Having the COVID-19 vaccine keeps all four generations safe while we spend time together!”

Dr. Russell and his family

Stephen Russell, MD Complete Children’s Health

Learn about the vaccine and get answers to common questions at: bryanhealth.org/vaccine

Bryan Independence Center Celebrates 50 Years

Breaking the Stigma The Hayden Hurst Story

Tuesday, September 21 Noon-1 p.m.

Hayden Hurst will share how he’s breaking barriers as the first active football player to go public with his struggle with mental health and addiction. The Atlanta Falcons tight end has met goals that seemed unreachable and is proving that anything is possible with grit, determination, humility and a positive attitude.

Cost: Where: To register:

Free, pre-registration required Virtual through Zoom Go to bryanhealth.org/hayden-hurst

Thank you to our partners: Mapes Industries Sampson Construction The Kim Foundation

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Breakfast / Beattie Elementary

September Breakfast MONDAY

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Confetti Pancakes Froot Loops Cereal Super Stick Orange Juice Cinnamon Applesauce Cup

Cinnamon Waf�es Froot Loops Cereal Super Stick Orange Juice Cinnamon Applesauce Cup

Confetti Pancakes Froot Loops Cereal Super Stick Orange Juice Cinnamon Applesauce Cup

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WEDNESDAY Breakfast Pizza Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bar Fruit Blend Juice Mixed Berry Cup

Pancake Sausage on a Stick Apple Jacks Cereal Yogurt Grape Juice Fresh Banana

Peach Cobbler Biscuit Apple Jacks Cereal Yogurt Grape Juice Mandarin Orange Cup

Pancake Sausage on a Stick Apple Jacks Cereal Yogurt Grape Juice Fresh Banana

Peach Cobbler Biscuit Apple Jacks Cereal Yogurt Grape Juice Mandarin Orange Cup

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Egg & Cheese on English Muf�n Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bar Fruit Blend Juice Mixed Berry Cup

Breakfast Pizza Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bar Fruit Blend Juice Mixed Berry Cup

Egg & Cheese on English Muf�n Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bar Fruit Blend Juice Mixed Berry Cup

Breakfast Pizza Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bar Fruit Blend Juice Mixed Berry Cup

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September Elementary Lunch

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Breaded Chicken Nuggets Homemade Beef Chili Chef Salad Hearty Bean Chili Cheese Chef Salad Golden Corn Romaine Tossed Salad Orange Wedges Pineapple Tidbits Cinnamon Roll

Corn Puppies Chef Salad Cheesy French Bread Pizza Cheese Chef Salad Crinkle Fries Romaine Tossed Salad Orange Wedges Pineapple Tidbits Dinner Roll

Chicken Tenders Salisbury Steak Chef Salad Chik'n Nuggets Cheese Chef Salad Whipped Potatoes Beef Gravy Romaine Tossed Salad Warm Cinnamon Apple Slices Pineapple Tidbits Dinner Roll

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Taco Crunch Meat and Corn Chips with Shredded American Cheese Breaded Pork Patty on a Bun Chef Salad Vegan Taco Meat in Tortilla Cheese Chef Salad Savory Carrots Shredded Lettuce & Diced Tomatoes Fresh Watermelon Cubes Diced Peaches Hamburger Bun Dinner Roll Brownie Bar

Taco Meat on Flour Tortilla with Shredded American Cheese Sub Sandwich on a Hamburger Bun Chef Salad Chickpea & Cauli�ower Taco on Flour Tortilla Cheese Chef Salad Refried Beans Shredded Lettuce & Diced Tomatoes Warm Cinnamon Apple Slices Diced Peaches Soft Flour Tortilla Dinner Roll

Stuffed Crust Turkey Pepperoni Pizza Sloppy Joe on a Bun Chef Salad Black Bean Burger Cheese Chef Salad Savory Carrots Shredded Lettuce & Diced Tomatoes Fresh Watermelon Cubes Diced Peaches Hamburger Bun Dinner Roll

Nacho Grande Meat with Cheese Sauce on Tortilla Rounds Chef Salad Cheese Quesadilla Black Bean and Corn Salsa with Tortilla Rounds Cheese Chef Salad Refried Beans Shredded Lettuce & Diced Tomatoes Fresh Grapes Diced Peaches Tortilla Rounds Dinner Roll

WEDNESDAY Orange Lemon Chicken Hamburger Pizza Chef Salad Chana Masala with Brown Rice Cheese Chef Salad Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich Cheese Stick Sweet Green Peas Romaine Tossed Salad Cantaloupe Cubes Applesauce Dragon Punch Juice Fresh Apple Rice Dinner Roll Sugar Cookie

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Sausage Links Chicken Chili Crispito with Queso Cheese Sauce Chef Salad French Toast Sticks Cheese Sticks Cheese Chef Salad Green Beans Romaine Tossed Salad Cantaloupe Cubes Applesauce Dinner Roll

Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Chef Salad Creamy Mac & Cheese Cheese Chef Salad Sweet Green Peas Romaine Tossed Salad Fresh Watermelon Cubes Applesauce Hamburger Bun Dinner Roll

BBQ Grilled Chicken Sandwich Chef Salad Breaded Ravioli with Cheese Stuffed Breadstick with Marinara Sauce Cheese Chef Salad Green Beans Romaine Tossed Salad Fresh Grapes Applesauce Hamburger Bun Dinner Roll

Orange Lemon Chicken Hamburger Pizza Chef Salad Chana Masala with Brown Rice Cheese Chef Salad Sweet Green Peas Romaine Tossed Salad Cantaloupe Cubes Applesauce Rice Dinner Roll

Strawberry Mini Bagels Frosted Flakes Cereal Yogurt Apple Juice Strawberry Cup

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bene�t Bar Frosted Flakes Cereal Yogurt Apple Juice Strawberry Cup

Strawberry Mini Bagels Frosted Flakes Cereal Yogurt Apple Juice Strawberry Cup

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bene�t Bar Frosted Flakes Cereal Yogurt Apple Juice Strawberry Cup

Strawberry Mini Bagels Frosted Flakes Cereal Yogurt Apple Juice Strawberry Cup

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Breakfast Bites Cocoa Puffs Cereal Assorted Breakfast Grain Assorted Juice Raisins

Honey Bun Cocoa Puffs Cereal Assorted Breakfast Grain Assorted Juice Raisins

Breakfast Bites Cocoa Puffs Cereal Assorted Breakfast Grain Assorted Juice Raisins

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Lunch / Beattie Elementary MONDAY

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THURSDAY Spaghetti or Rotini and Meat Sauce Chicken Fajita Burrito Chef Salad Spaghetti or Rotini with Vegetarian Meatballs and Marinara Sauce Cheese Chef Salad Baby Carrots Romaine Tossed Salad Fresh Watermelon Cubes Diced Pears Spaghetti Noodles Garlic Bread

Ultimate Meat Pizza Chicken Alfredo with Rotini Chef Salad Lentil Pasta with Alfredo Sauce Cheese Chef Salad Steamed Broccoli Romaine Tossed Salad Fresh Banana Diced Pears Garlic Bread Dinner Roll

BBQ Chicken Turkey Hot Dog on a Bun Chef Salad Teriyaki Burger on a Bun Cheese Chef Salad Baby Carrots Romaine Tossed Salad Cantaloupe Cubes Diced Pears Dinner Roll Hot Dog Bun Hamburger Bun

Creamed Turkey Country Beef Patty on a Bun Chef Salad Chik'n Patty on a Bun Cheese Chef Salad Whipped Potatoes Poultry Gravy Romaine Tossed Salad Cantaloupe Cubes Diced Pears Dinner Roll Hamburger Bun Double Chocolate Chip Cookie

Spaghetti or Rotini and Meat Sauce Chicken Fajita Burrito Chef Salad Spaghetti or Rotini with Vegetarian Meatballs and Marinara Sauce Cheese Chef Salad Baby Carrots Romaine Tossed Salad Fresh Watermelon Cubes Diced Pears Rotini Noodles Garlic Bread

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FRIDAY Mexi Pizza Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Chef Salad Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich Cheese Stick Cheese Chef Salad Golden Corn Romaine Tossed Salad Assorted Fruit Mixed Fruit Hamburger Bun Dinner Roll Chocolate Chip Cookie

Breaded Chicken Fingers Chef Salad Grilled Cheese Sandwich Cheese Chef Salad Baked Beans Romaine Tossed Salad Assorted Fruit Mixed Fruit Breadstick Dinner Roll

Chicken Teriyaki w/ Peas & Carrots on Rice Chef Salad Stuffed Crust Cheese Pizza Cheese Chef Salad Green Beans Romaine Tossed Salad Assorted Fruit Mixed Fruit Rice Dinner Roll Chocolate Frosted Cake

Popcorn Chicken Beef & Bean Burrito Chef Salad Bean Burrito Cheese Chef Salad Baked Beans Romaine Tossed Salad Assorted Fruit Mixed Fruit Biscuit

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SEPTEMBER 2021

Lunch / East High / East High

September Secondary Lunch

MONDAY

No School

Breaded Chicken Nuggets Homemade Beef Chili Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Hearty Bean Chili Cheese Chef Salad Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Golden Corn Romaine Tossed Salad Orange Wedges Pineapple Tidbits Frosted Cinnamon Roll Hamburger Bun Breadstick

Corn Puppies Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Cheesy French Bread Pizza Cheese Chef Salad Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Crinkle Fries Romaine Tossed Salad Orange Wedges Pineapple Tidbits Dinner Roll Hamburger Bun Breadstick

Chicken Tenders Buffalo Chicken Tenders Salisbury Steak Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Chik'n Nuggets Cheese Chef Salad Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Whipped Potatoes Beef Gravy Romaine Tossed Salad Warm Cinnamon Apple Slices Pineapple Tidbits Dinner Roll Hamburger Bun Breadstick

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WEDNESDAY Orange Lemon Chicken Hamburger Pizza Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Chana Masala with Brown Rice Cheese Chef Salad Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Sweet Green Peas Romaine Tossed Salad Cantaloupe Cubes Applesauce Rice Dinner Roll Hamburger Bun Breadstick

Taco Crunch Meat and Corn Chips with Shredded American Cheese Breaded Pork Patty on a Bun Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Vegan Taco Meat in Tortilla Cheese Chef Salad Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Savory Carrots Shredded Lettuce & Diced Tomatoes Fresh Watermelon Cubes Diced Peaches Hamburger Bun Dinner Roll Breadstick

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Sausage Links Chicken Chili Crispito with Queso Cheese Sauce Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza French Toast Sticks Cheese Sticks Cheese Chef Salad Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Green Beans Romaine Tossed Salad Cantaloupe Cubes Applesauce Dinner Roll Hamburger Bun Breadstick

THURSDAY

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Spaghetti or Rotini and Meat Sauce Chicken Fajita Burrito Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Spaghetti or Rotini with Vegetarian Meatballs and Marinara Sauce Cheese Chef Salad Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Baby Carrots Romaine Tossed Salad Fresh Watermelon Cubes Diced Pears Spaghetti Noodles Garlic Bread Hamburger Bun Breadstick

Ultimate Meat Pizza Chicken Alfredo with Rotini Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Lentil Pasta with Alfredo Sauce Cheese Chef Salad Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Steamed Broccoli Romaine Tossed Salad Fresh Banana Diced Pears Garlic Bread Dinner Roll Hamburger Bun Breadstick

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Taco Meat on Flour Tortilla with Shredded American Cheese Sub Sandwich on a Hoagie Bun Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Chickpea & Cauli�ower Taco on Flour Tortilla Cheese Chef Salad Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Refried Beans Shredded Lettuce & Diced Tomatoes Warm Cinnamon Apple Slices Diced Peaches Soft Flour Tortilla Dinner Roll Hamburger Bun Breadstick

Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza Sloppy Joe on a Bun Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Black Bean Burger Cheese Chef Salad Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Savory Carrots Shredded Lettuce & Diced Tomatoes Fresh Watermelon Cubes Diced Peaches Hamburger Bun Dinner Roll Breadstick

Nacho Grande Meat with Cheese Sauce and Tortilla Rounds Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Cheese Quesadilla Black Bean and Corn Salsa with Tortilla Rounds Cheese Chef Salad Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Refried Beans Shredded Lettuce & Diced Tomatoes Fresh Grapes Diced Peaches Tortilla Rounds Dinner Roll Hamburger Bun Breadstick

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Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Chef Salad Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Creamy Mac & Cheese Cheese Chef Salad Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Sweet Green Peas Romaine Tossed Salad Fresh Watermelon Cubes Applesauce Hamburger Bun Dinner Roll Breadstick

BBQ Grilled Chicken Sandwich Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Breaded Ravioli with Cheese Stuffed Breadstick with Marinara Sauce Cheese Chef Salad Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Green Beans Romaine Tossed Salad Fresh Grapes Applesauce Hamburger Bun Dinner Roll Breadstick

Orange Lemon Chicken Hamburger Pizza Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Chana Masala with Brown Rice Cheese Chef Salad Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Sweet Green Peas Romaine Tossed Salad Cantaloupe Cubes Applesauce Rice Dinner Roll Hamburger Bun Breadstick

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BBQ Chicken Turkey Hot Dog on a Bun Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Teriyaki Burger on a Bun Cheese Chef Salad Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Baby Carrots Romaine Tossed Salad Cantaloupe Cubes Diced Pears Dinner Roll Hot Dog Bun Hamburger Bun

Creamed Turkey Country Beef Patty on a Bun Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Chik'n Patty on a Bun Cheese Chef Salad Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Whipped Potatoes Poultry Gravy Romaine Tossed Salad Cantaloupe Cubes Diced Pears Dinner Roll Hamburger Bun Breadstick

Spaghetti or Rotini and Meat Sauce Chicken Fajita Burrito Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Spaghetti or Rotini with Vegetarian Meatballs and Marinara Sauce Cheese Chef Salad Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Baby Carrots Romaine Tossed Salad Fresh Watermelon Cubes Diced Pears Spaghetti Noodles Garlic Bread Hamburger Bun Breadstick

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Ultimate Meat Pizza Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich Cheese Chef Salad Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Golden Corn Romaine Tossed Salad Assorted Fruit Mixed Fruit Hamburger Bun Dinner Roll Breadstick

Breaded Chicken Fingers Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwich Cheese Chef Salad Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Baked Beans Tomato Soup Romaine Tossed Salad Assorted Fruit Mixed Fruit Breadstick Dinner Roll Hamburger Bun

Chicken Teriyaki w/ Peas & Carrots on Rice Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Stuffed Crust Cheese Pizza Cheese Chef Salad Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Green Beans Romaine Tossed Salad Assorted Fruit Mixed Fruit Rice Dinner Roll Hamburger Bun Breadstick

Popcorn Chicken Beef & Bean Burrito Chef Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on a Bun Spicy Chicken Patty on a Bun Cheeseburger Patty on a Bun Pizza Hut Pepperoni Pizza Pizza Hut Sausage Pizza Bean Burrito Cheese Chef Salad Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza Baked Beans Romaine Tossed Salad Assorted Fruit Mixed Fruit Biscuit Hamburger Bun Breadstick

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LPS marks milestone in construction of new high school

Lincoln Public Schools and its construction partners on Friday, July 23 held a symbolic "topping out ceremony" for its new Lincoln Northwest High School currently under construction. The ceremony was held at the southeast corner of the construction site, which is at Northwest Holdredge and North 48th streets.

A topping out ceremony is typically led by a construction project's ironworkers. It celebrates the completion of the skeleton of the building structure or that the building has reached its final height. It’s a symbol of growth and good luck for the remainder of the building project. On Friday, ironworkers placed a small evergreen tree and American flag on a beam after it was lowered into place at the top of what will be the school’s main entrance. The tree signifies completing a project with no worker injuries.

On hand for the event were representatives from Patriot Steel Erection, Hausmann Construction and Clark & Enersen architectural firm, as well as Lincoln Board of Education members Lanny Boswell and Kathy Danek.

LPS Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs Liz Standish addressed the crowd on hand.

“The last major steel beam was just placed, which is a celebration, a major milestone,” Standish said. “We are excited. Lincoln Northwest High School is here behind me - and it's going to make a major mark in this area of the community.”

Also in attendance was Cedric Cooper, who previously was the principal at Schoo Middle School and has been named principal at Northwest High School.

“It's surreal to be out on the grounds of our school that's being built,” Cooper said. “This is a moment that I will never forget, and to be able to do this not only with the construction crew, but also with our school district and our board, is special.”

Northwest High School will open in the fall of 2022. This project is being paid for through the 2020 Bond Fund, which voters overwhelmingly approved in February 2020.