October 2022 Rocket Messenger
Principal's Message
Hello Rocket Families,
I can hardly believe that we are nearing the end of quarter one. It has been a busy first quarter! Students are doing great work in the classrooms with a number of our students being involved in extracurricular activities as well. Our Community Learning Center, (CLC) continues to support numerous students through their after school programming which includes a number of clubs and study time.
We are finished with our Library construction / renovation project that began last March. The space looks amazing and it has been a lot of fun to see the flexible learning spaces being used by students, teachers and our CLC groups.
This is the first I’ve written about Restorative Practices. The underlying philosophy is that Humans are happier, more cooperative and productive and more likely to make positive changes in their behavior when those in positions of authority do things WITH them instead of TO them or FOR them. (Watchel, 2005).
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Thank you Families for your partnership each and every day. I hope you all are able to enjoy the extended fall break! On behalf of our staff, please know that serving your Sons and Daughters is a true privilege. Go Rockets!
Neighborhood Feedback
Families, I have received some feedback that some of our parents are asking their students to wait in the yards of neighbors who live close to LNE. Please have your pick up points be in spaces/areas other than neighbors’ yards.
Keri Applebee
Principal
kapple@lps.org
Calendar
- October 11th
- Open Mat for boys/girls wrestling begins, 6:00 p.m.
- October 11th-14th
- Fall Play – Many Moons, 7:00 pm Northeast Drama Center
- October 17th & 18th
- Fall Break: No School
- October 27th
- ASVAB Testing: 9:00 a.m.
- Visit the Counseling Center for more information
- ASVAB Testing: 9:00 a.m.
- October 28th
- Accuplacer Test: 12:15 p.m. in the LNE Media Center. Sign up with the jumpcode RFPF.
- Jazzy Strings Concert & Soup Supper: 7:00 p.m.
- October 29th
- Hallowpalooza Trunk or Treat – 5:00-7:00 p.m. Northeast Parking Lot
- October 31st
- Senior Picture Deadline
- November 3rd
- Pre-ACT Testing, 10th Grade Students ONLY.
- November 3rd-6th
- Fall Musical Performances – 7:00 pm Northeast Auditorium
- November 16th
- Parent Teacher Conferences from 3:30—6:30 p.m.
LNE Upcoming Event Information
Testing Updates
- 10th Grade Pre-ACT Testing: 10th grade students will take the Pre-ACT on November 3, 2022. Testing begins at 8:00AM. Students are asked to bring a photo ID (student ID), #2 pencil and a calculator. Please do NOT bring electronic devices (cell phone, ipod, smartwatch, etc). Food, drinks, and electronic devices are not allowed in the classroom.
- AP Exams: Students who would like to take AP Exam(s) in May 2023 and are enrolled in AP classes this fall will need to make a decision on whether they would like to test by October 21, 2022 in the AP classroom. Payment (or a plan for payment) is due October 28, 2022. Tests will be ordered during the 1st week in November. Canceled exams will incur a $40 cancellation fee per the College Board. Tests ordered after the 1st week in November will also incur an additional $40 fee per the College Board.
For further questions about AP testing please contact Angela Bates, Testing Coordinator, in the main office.
TCA Applications
Applications are now open for The Career Academy! Current Juniors and Seniors can apply for the second semester and current Sophomores and Juniors can apply for next year.
The Career Academy will also be holding virtual information sessions on October 11th, 12th & 13th at 5:30PM for those interested in learning more about the program. Please visit The Career Academy website to attend the sessions or fill out an application.
Fall Play
The Northeast Fall play, Many Moons, runs October 11th – 14th at 7:00pm in the Northeast Drama Center, room 107. For more information or to purchase tickets visit https://lne.lps.org/lne-theatre/
American Mathematics Contest
The American Mathematics Contest will be given on November 10th. Signup begins the week of October 3rd. All interested math students can sign up with their math teacher or see Mr. Eckman for more details.
Hallowpalooza Trunk or Treat
All families are invited to our Hallowpalooza Trunk or Treat sponsored by our Northeast Student Council on Saturday, October 29th from 5-7pm. We hope to see you there.
ACT Prep Club: ACTivate
The Northeast CLC is partnering with UNL Honors to bring Northeast a free ACT prep club called ACTivate. The club will meet on Monday’s, from 3:15-4:30pm, starting on Monday, October 3rd and will run until December 5th. UNL has developed 10 lesson plans that they will be using to help support students as they prepare for the ACT. It will be run by three near peer UNL Honors students and focus on tips and tricks, skill building and taking practice tests. All grades are welcome to participate. Students can sign up for ACTivate (and other clubs) using the jump code G1BM.
News for Seniors
Senior Picture Deadline
Seniors, the last day to submit your Senior Picture for the yearbook is October 31st.
- What is a senior photo? Seniors can replace their school portrait with a portrait photo of their choice. Come to room 132 to see examples.
General recommendations: a head and shoulders photo of you with a simple background, no props, and high digital quality. Specific requirements can be found at the jump code. - How do I submit a senior photo? Use jump code GYPL at lps.org and upload your photograph in its highest resolution/size. Photos must be submitted through this webpage by Oct 31, 2022! Any photos received after this date are not guaranteed to be included in the yearbook.
- How much is it? Free! Though some families elect to get professional photos taken at their own cost.
Senior Ads
- What is a Senior Ad? Traditionally it is a section in the yearbook that includes a senior’s baby photo, a current photo and a personal message from the person(s) who purchased the ad. It can also be a way to celebrate a team or group of friends. The person who purchases the ad gets to select the photos and the message. (All messages do need to meet our publishing guidelines.) If you have questions about the message, please contact Ms. Oquist (moquist@lps.org). Check out some examples from our previous yearbooks!
- How do I create a senior ad? Use jumpcode RYY2 and select “Purchase a Senior Ad.” There will be three options – “Have the School Design My Ad,” “Design My Own Ad Online,” and “Upload My Finished Ad.”
- “Have the School Design My Ad” – Submit your photos, captions, and a message, and the yearbook staff will put it together for you.
- “Design My Own Ad Online” – You get to choose the layout, fonts, & colors. You’ll upload your photos and be guided through the process.
- “Upload My Finished Ad” – If you or someone in your family is skilled with design, you can submit a .jpeg of a finished ad.
- You’ll then be guided to the payment page, where you can confirm and purchase your ad. Any ads must be purchased by January 15, 2023.
- How much is it? Prices for ad space start at $40. Please purchase and submit by January 15th, 2023 using jumpcode RYY2 at lps.org.
Cap & Gown Orders
Seniors, the Signature Graduation website is live and ready to begin taking orders for your caps and gowns!
- How Do I Place My Order? Go to https://signaturegraduation.com/ You will be able to order your cap, gown and tassel as well as other items to commemorate your Senior year. Your order will ship to the address of your choosing. All orders will be taken online.
- Can I Order Apparel? Yes! If you order apparel (t-shirts and hoodies), typically it will ship to you 7-10 days after you place your order.
- When Can I Order? You can order online NOW until May 17, 2023. Make sure to place your order before February 1, 2023 as there will be an added fee after that date.
- When Will I Receive My Order? We will ship your order to you as soon as all items are packaged. Depending on items purchased it could be spring before your package is received. You will receive an email with tracking information to the email you provide on your order. Please watch your email for that information so you know when your package is coming.
Feel free to email Signature Graduation at sales@signaturegraduation.com if you have any questions!
Free & Reduced/Fee Waiver Cap and Gown Information
If you qualify for Free & Reduced lunch, please see Mrs. Ourada in the Main office to begin the fee waiver process to get a cap and gown at no cost. If you place an order through the online ordering system with Signature Graduation BEFORE you submit a fee waiver, you will not be able to get your money back.
Graduation
For your planning purposes, the LNE Class of 2023 will graduate at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Sunday, May 28th, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. We look forward to celebrating your student’s final year at Lincoln Northeast!
Senior Fines/Fees
Please take the time to check your fines and fees and ensure that you have all overdue books or materials returned before the end of the school year. If you need to make a payment plan with your administrator, visit the main office to get that process started.
News and Notes from the Main Office
Star Tran Buses
Starting October 17th Star Tran will resume charging for transportation. Read a document outlining their new fees.
We are Looking for YOUR Feedback via the LPS CLASS Survey
During the month of October, Northeast parents will have the opportunity to participate in a brief LPS CLASS Plan Survey. The data will help LPS evaluate ongoing CLASS Plan implementation, align professional learning efforts, and inform technology purchasing decisions. To participate, please visit the following link: https://lps.org/go/BQPG
Your responses will remain anonymous to protect you and your students’ privacy. The last day to complete this questionnaire is Friday, October 28th.
Thank you for taking part in this important survey!
Instructional Technology Tools (ITTs) in LPS & The LPS Portal
LPS believes that effective instruction can and should include the appropriate use of instructional technology to support learning. To that end, a District Instructional Technology Tool (ITT) Committee works to identify ITTs that are safe for student use, support district learning goals, and encourage innovative teaching and learning. All reviewed ITTs are cataloged in the LPS ITT Matrix.
The most frequently used, approved, and supported ITTs are made available to students and staff in the LPS Portal. Students access their LPS Portal by clicking the ‘HOME’ button on their Chromebook.
Need a conversation starter with your student? Ask them for a tour of their LPS Portal and which ITTs they’re currently using in class.
Update Your Contact Information
Do we have the most current contact information for you? It’s important your student’s school has a working phone number, email address and mailing address so we can contact you in the event of an emergency and share important back to school information over the summer. If any of your contact information has changed, please contact your student’s school office to update it as soon as possible.
Student Attendance Reminders
Here are some helpful reminders for reporting student attendance:
- Report a whole day’s absence through ParentVue! You can submit a whole day’s absence the day of the absence or in advance. Please do not submit early dismissal or partial day absences through ParentVue as we only check this periodically throughout the day.
- Call us the night before and leave a message! You can call our Attendance Office anytime, day or night, and leave a message about your student’s absence. This is especially helpful for early dismissals. The sooner we know about an early dismissal the better.
- Should you need your student out at the last minute, we are always happy to help. Please know that there are times that a class is outside, at lunch or working somewhere else in the building and it can take time to track down your student. We ask for your patience in last minute situations.
- Trust us, leave a message! We know it can be difficult to leave a message about your student’s absence or concerns about an absence. If you leave a detailed message, our staff will get your student’s attendance entered. We ask that you trust this process as we don’t have time to call back each parent and confirm that we received your message. If you request a call back for further information, it is possible that you might not get a call back until the next day. As always, feel free to contact the Main Office if you have any immediate concerns if the Attendance Office line is busy.
To reach the Attendance Office, please call (402) 436-1303 Option #1
2022-23 Yearbooks
It’s not too late to purchase a 22-23 Northeast Yearbook. Yearbooks are $75 and can be purchased using the jumpcode RYY2. If you would like to submit candid student photos for the yearbook, use jumpcode BEPB.
Fines/Fees
We encourage all students to check their fines/fees and get them paid or return overdue materials before the end of the school year. Students will be issued a fine for any materials not returned at the end of the school year. Students/parents are welcome to return materials at any point over the summer. Please call the Main Office for any questions you may have.
Great news! Students can now pay outstanding Synergy fees from StudentVUE! The students can log into StudentVUE, click on the Fee tab on the left, and then click the blue Pay Fees button at the top. That will open a new window to MySchoolBucks, where they will be able to enter payment information to pay for their fees. Functionality has not changed for parents… this is just newly added access for students.
Accessing Class Information in ParentVUE
Parents and students can access Class Information (course description, grading practices, class tips, etc) on the web (preferred) or via the mobile app. Step-by-step directions can be found on this document or in these video tutorials.
Counseling Center
- A – B Mrs. Blume
- C-G Mr. Neilly
- H-L Mrs. Looky
- M-P Ms. Iromuanya
- Q-V Ms. Placke
- W-Z Mrs. Jean Baptiste
- ELL Mrs. Davis
ASVAB Testing
Explore your future! LNE will be giving the ASVAB test Thursday, October 27th beginning at 9:00 a.m. To sign up and get more information please visit Mr. Neilly in the Counseling Center.
Accuplacer Exam
On October 28th, Students will have the opportunity to take the Acuplacer Test, meet with an SCC advisor and explore all that SCC has to offer. Use jumpcode RFPF to sign up today!
2022–2023 National Testing Dates
For helpful information about test prep, please visit our LPS ACT Test Prep Page.
PSAT Test Date
The PSAT will be given at Lincoln Northeast on Saturday, October 15, 2022.
2022-2023 Sophomores & Juniors, please plan ahead. This test will take place the weekend of LPS Fall Break. For Juniors, the PSAT is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program.
ACT National Test Dates & Registration Deadline
Test Date | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|
October 22nd, 2022 | September 16th, 2022 |
December 10th, 2022 | November 4th, 2022 |
February 11th, 2023 | January 6th, 2023 |
April 15th, 2023 | March 10th, 2023 |
June 10th, 2023 | May 5th, 2023 |
July 15th, 2023 | June 16th, 2023 |
SAT Test Dates & Registration Deadlines
Test Date | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|
November 5th, 2022 | October 7th, 2022 |
December 3rd, 2022 | November 3rd, 2022 |
March 11th, 2023 | February 10th, 2023 |
May 6th, 2023 | April 7th, 2023 |
June 3rd, 2023 | May 4th, 2023 |
Fee Waivers are available for students with financial need. Talk to your school counselor if you have any questions! You can also visit collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat or act.org for more detailed information on the SAT or ACT test.
F.E.W.S.S.
August/September Success Stories
- The LNE FEWSS and Garden Club, along with Dawes and Mickle, provided free produce to the community at East Campus Discovery Days. We were featured on 10/11 News Pure Nebraska!
- The first ever FEWSS Experience class started with Mr. Brooks and a small group of juniors and seniors. They are learning about the local, national, and global societal systems related to Food, Energy, and Water.
- The LNE Woods class was featured on Channel 8 news for their work creating Flying Squirrel boxes with UNL’s School of Natural Resources.
2022-2023 FEWSS Calendar of Events
- November: 7, 10, 14, 16 – LNE Student Immersive Field Trips to East Campus
- December: 11th & 12th grade college & career STEM pathways applications are due, visit eccsp.lps.org for more information.
- January: 23 & 25 – 9th grade Career Exploration “Connect the Dots”
- April: 10, 12, 13, 14 – LNE Student Immersive Field Trips to East Campus
All LNE students are welcome to join the FEWSS program on Tuesdays, 2pm to 3pm and/or Thursdays, 3pm to 4pm, for hands-on, engaging activities. We meet in the brand new FEWSS Media Center!
Contact Bailey Feit, the FEWSS program Coordinator, for more information or if you have questions. Bailey.feit@unl.edu
Health Office
Yearly Student Health Screenings
The Health Office has started yearly health screenings for students. For further questions, please call our Health Office.
Flu Season is Back!
Now is a great time to get your Flu shot! Remember… if you or your student are ill, please stay home!
Flu Symptoms
Influenza (flu) can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Flu symptoms usually come on suddenly. People who have flu often feel some or all of these symptoms:
- fever* or feeling feverish/chills
- cough
- sore throat
- runny or stuffy nose
- muscle or body aches
- headaches
- fatigue (tiredness)
- some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.
*It’s important to note that not everyone with the flu will have a fever.
How Flu Spreads
Most experts believe that flu viruses spread mainly by tiny droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby. Less often, a person might get the flu by touching a surface or object that has the flu virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose or possibly their eyes.
Student Elevator Keys
Should your student have an injury at any point during the school year that would require them to need use of the elevator, they may visit the Health Office to check out an elevator key. Students who do not return their elevator key will be subject to a $20 fine.
Athletic Office News & Notes
Show Your Rocket Pride!
Visit our Rocket Spirit shop to check out the latest Rocket Gear!
Follow Us!
There are many athletic and activity events happening at Lincoln Northeast. If you are interested check out our participation on Twitter!
News & Notes from the Library
HelpNow™ for Homework
Need a Tutor — for FREE? Need Help With Homework? HelpNow for Homework powered by Brainfuse through the Lincoln City Libraries provides free homework help and online tutoring. Chat with a tutor through instant messaging from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM, seven days a week for all ages in the areas of math, English, science, and social studies and more. Spanish-speaking tutors are also available.
You will be asked to enter your Lincoln City Library card number (you will need to enter all fourteen digits with no spaces) or your 6 digit LPS student ID, and your password.
Need help? Stop by the library and we can help you!
https://lincolnlibraries.org/kids/homework-helpnow/
Keeping Track of Library Books
Borrow and read one of the thousands of high-interest, popular books in Sora.
New this year! Students can read graphic novels and magazines in Sora. No holds, no wait! These materials are always available for students to borrow and read.
- Go to the portal.lps.org.
- Log in with your LPS credentials.
- Select Sora from the alphabetical listing in the LPS portal or choose Sora from the LNE Library Website, eBooks tab.
- Browse and check out a book.
- You can also download the Sora App on your devices.
- Have any questions? Please stop by the library.
Digital Citizenship Tips
Our students are learning about digital communication and online etiquette. Here are some prompts to help you continue the conversation at home:
- What do you like to do online? What are some positive ways you use technology?
- How do you use good manners online?
- What is the difference between face-to-face and online conversations? When would it be better to talk to someone in person rather than texting or posting something online?
- Should you ask permission before posting a photo or video of someone else online?
- How do you avoid other online distractions (games, browsing other websites, etc.) while doing schoolwork online?
Clubs/CLC
October Club Schedule
Want to sign-up for a club? Use jumpcode G1BM to sign up today!
- Monday: Start Time 3:15 p.m.
- Afghan Cultural Exchange (202): 22nd
- Board Games (Starts at 4:30 p.m. in the Library): 1st, 8th
- Rocket House (Library): 1st, 8th, 15th
- Slam Poetry Club (110): 1st, 8th
- Tuesday: Start Time 3:15 p.m. (*PLC start time 2:15 p.m.)
- Cedars* (Commons): 2nd, 9th
- Esports (011 & 033, starts at 3:15 p.m.): 2nd, 9th
- FEWSS* (Library): 2nd, 9th
- Kaleidoscope (Library): 2nd, 9th, 16th
- Wednesday: Start Time 3:15 p.m.
- Auto Club (056): 3rd, 10th
- Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) Club (224): 3rd, 10th
- Rocket House (Library): 3rd, 10th, 17th
- Thursday: Start Time 3:15 p.m.
- eSports (011 & 033): 4th, 11th
- Feminist Collective Club (155): 4th, 11th
- FEWSS (Library): 4th, 11th
- PRISM club (250): 4th, 11th
- Rocket House (Library): 4th, 11th, 18th
- Friday: Start Time 3:15 p.m.
- Anime Club (138): 5th, 12th
- Fun Fridays (Library): 5th, 12th
- Korean Culture Club (111): 5th, 12th