From Dr. Chuchill at UNO:
As you may know, Dr. Pasco is retiring in December. 
For several reasons, including the pandemic and her desire to not make a big deal out it, we have decided to give her a SURPRISE video/card shower. Anyone who wishes to can either add a video to a public Flipgrid or send a card/letter wishing Dr. Pasco the best in her retirement. We are asking that videos and mail be received by December 11th if possible. Mary and I will deliver the cards and share the Flipgrid site with her later in December. This will allow those who would like to thank Dr. Pasco for all her inspiration and mentorship to do so, but still allow her the privacy of watching/reading these in her own time and space.
I’m including a link to a flyer that has all of the important information on it. I’m asking you to please share this with your teams and colleagues, hopefully, in a discreet way. http://bit.ly/401Kproject
Dr. Pasco has also specifically asked that if someone wishes to give her a send off, that they take her out to coffee or lunch. She has truly enjoyed the one-on-one time she has had with her wonderful colleagues and friends.
November 10 New librarians' meeting 4:45-6:15 PM
November 25-27 Thanksgiving recess
Dec. 14- Jan. 1 Winter recess
Visits: I would love to have you invite me into your space virtually. Here's how:
Book Requests
You may fulfill STAFF requests for books between schools, but, at this time, you should not be fulfilling student requests between schools.
Want great ideas on how to promote respect and empathy with your students? Here is another great First Book resource!
When: Nov 19, 2020 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM (ET)
Join Crayola Education on November 19th at 4pm EST for "STEAM for Remote Instruction: Innovation Everywhere!"
We'll explore different design innovations and how STEAM can energize learning (at school or at home), then hear about virtual field trips and animal adaptations from the Georgia Aquarium and how to incorporate technology and biomimicry lessons into the classroom with Future-ready Librarian and Innovation Director, Shannon McClintock Miller!
Special Guests:
Bailey Dawson - Manager of Education Programs, Georgia Aquarium
Shannon McClintock Miller - Future-Ready Librarian and Innovation Director, Van Meter School
James Wells - Innovative Teaching & Learning Manager, Crayola
You can register for this free event from Crayola Education here. It will include lots of wonderful resources too!
Angie Ralph (Benson) shared this great iPad Care flyer with us. If you would like her to share a template from Canva, contact angela.ralph@ops.org.
I am more than impressed with the fabulous work you all do!
Karene Christenson (Gilder) brought this great webinar to my attention. Enjoy!
Visit Demco's Ideas and Inspiration pages for some excellent resources includng actvitiy calendars, maker space ideas, activity guides and more!
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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).