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What could be more important than saving a life?
Education about water safety is key to decreasing the number of children, who drown. The Josh the Otter Water Safety & Awareness program is presented by the City of Omaha Parks & Recreation Department in cooperation with Children’s Hospital & Medical Center.
All elementary school libraries are invited to host a Josh the Otter visit in the school library as a part of Omaha Public Schools’ efforts to increase water safety awareness.
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All kindergarten students |
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Librarian arranges a time for Josh to come to the school to greet kindergarten classes. |
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Josh and company will read the story to the class and play a song about water safety. |
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After the visit, each kindergarten student will receive their own copy of Josh the Baby Otter. |
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Visits can be scheduled at any time during the school year except during the month of May |
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CONTACT: |
Jessi Hubbard jessica.hubbard@cityofomaha.org 402-444-5918. |
The Learning Goal, section 2 of the Best Instructional Practice Handbook,l is the objective of your lesson. Every lesson should have a clear goal that is
Student performance is enhanced when they know what is expected of them.
Reminding students of the lesson's purpose increases retention
This helps students to build metacognitive skills - that is, to actively think about what they should know and be able to do.
Take some time to review Section 2 of the BIPH. And did you know that you can find student-friendly learning goals already written for you in your A+ Curriculum Guides?
On my visits to your libraries, I will fbe using the Learning Goal Look Fors found on page 8 of the BIPH.
Does your school host a family reading or literacy night?If so, we've got you covered! Order copies of the following handouts from Library Services:
Infographic: Why Reading Matters Flyer: Parents, It's Up to You (English/Spanish) Available while supplies last! Email Laura with the number you need. Additional resources available at |
Curriculum Day Information:
Where: Roskens Hall, UNO
Thursday, August 8: High schools and assigned elementary schools 8:00 AM - 3:00
Friday, August 9: Middle schools and assigned elementary schools 8:00 AM - 3:00
With the new year, we have lots of new faces! Please welcome our newest staff members!
Jennifer Farhat - Gateway Jess Winter - Wakonda
Central High - Jennifer Kawecki South High - Ann Maass
Belvedere - Angela Reick Spring Lake - Sarah Juarez
Mount View Lindsay Schlote Katie Cox - Casteler/Dodge
Field Club/Belvedere - Kaitlin Tew
Beals - Tina LaMontagne
The fastest way to get your questions answered is to contact the right person!
McKenzie White (531) 299-9362 Instructional technology , ITL Program, social media
Technology Training/Support
Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, citizenship status, or economic status in its programs, activities and employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to address inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Superintendent of Schools, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131 (531-299-9822).
Las Escuelas Públicas de Omaha no discriminan basados en la raza, color, origen nacional, religión, sexo, estado civil, orientación sexual, discapacidad , edad, información genética, estado de ciudadanía, o estado económico, en sus programas, actividades y empleo, y provee acceso equitativo a los “Boy Scouts” y a otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para atender estas inquietudes referentes a las pólizas de no discriminación: El Superintendente de las Escuelas, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131 (531-299-9822).
