Elliott Family News
by Jeanne Johnson Counselor & Family Liaison
Elliott Family News
by Jeanne Johnson Counselor & Family Liaison
April 2006
Elliott Dine Out at Burger King, Tuesday, April 4 5:00-8:00. Come enter to win a free Whopper a month. Guess the number of gumballs in the jar, closest guess wins the gumballs. Elliott SNAC gets a percentage of your dinner purchase.
April 18-27 Grades 3 & 5 will be taking Metropolitan Achievement Tests (MAT). This is an especially important time to be sure students come to school well rested and get a good breakfast so they can do their best on these standardized tests.
Fun Night at Elliott, Sponsored by Kiwanis, Saturday, April 22 7-9 p.m. Join in the fun!
Turn Off TV; Turn on to Fitness Week April 24-28
Elliott Clothing Bank open days are changing to Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00-4:00. We have a wide variety of items stop by to look and see if we have what you need.
I missed Math Night to attend a Town Hall Meeting (one of 900 across the country) on Underage Drinking. I was reminded that the average age of first use is 12 and 40% of kids who begin drinking before age 13 will become alcoholics. 80% of youth in detention are there on drug related crimes. Families can help by letting your children know you love them and helping them maintain positive connections with friends.
Heartland Big Brothers Big Sisters also has a grant to match mentors with students who have a parent in jail. They call it BOAT Building Our Assets Together. For more information call 464-2227. This is the number for any parent of a child 7 and over who is interested in having a big brother or sister.
Know about SHARE? For $16.00 and two hours of volunteer time (which you can do at Elliott), you can enjoy good, quality food items worth at least $32.00. To register call Lincoln Center SHARE 423-0962.
Foodnet is available free at Grace United Methodist Church 27 & R at 5 p.m. on Thursdays and at Trinity Methodist on 16 & A on Fridays, arrive to sign up before 6:00 p.m. they start distributing food at 6:15.
Need help finding a job? Try One Stop Career Center Nebraska Workforce Development at 1010 N Street, Suite 150. They are open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If you have Boxtops for Education turn them into Mrs. Mueller.
Campbell’s Soup, Swanson’s product labels earn library books for Elliott, put the label in container inside media center door.
Best Choice UPC labels (that’s the bar code with the words Best Choice above it) from foods at Russ’s and Super Saver stores earn 3 cents per label for Elliott. Turn these in to Mrs. Voigt or Mrs. Johnson.
Keep reading with your children, practicing math facts and telling your family stories. Let them help you do household chores.
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We have people in our community who want to make life better for Elliott families. We don’t always know who needs help most. Our Social Action Committee works to match donations with families. If you would like to be considered for a food or gift donation please complete this form and return it to the Elliott office. We have been able to provide beds, bedding and some other furniture for families.
Name _______________________________________________________
Name and room number of oldest child at Elliott __________________________
Best time and phone number to reach me ______________________________
I am interested in being contacted for a food basket ____________.
Other needs (i.e. beds, blankets, clothing, dishes, cooking utensils, coats etc.) be as specific as you can.
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toy safety Click here to advance to a link on toy safety.
The Clothing Bank is open Tues. & Thurs. from 3:00 to 4:00. We have a new donation of men’s large & XL clothes.
The resource for car and booster seats is the Nebraska Safety Council at 4600 Valley Road Rm300. Their phone number is 483-2511. They require a $10 payment and proof of income stub. Nancy J. Clare, LCSW, LPS School Social Worker
If you prefer not to receive pre-approved offers of credit, you can opt out of such offers by calling 1-888-5-opt out.
If you want to remove your name from many national direct mail lists, send your name and address to: DMA mail preference service, PO Box 643, Carmel, NY 10512
If you want to reduce the number of telephone solicitations from many national marketers, send your name, address and telephone number to: DMA telephone preference service, PO Box 1559, Carmel, NY 10512
Indian Center, Native American Boxing Club contact Will Wagner 438-5231 for more information
Elliott t-shirts are on sale for $7.00 for most sizes, $1.50 more for xxl, sweatshirts are $12, and hoodies are $20, $2 more for xxl sweatshirts. There are still a few adult medium shirts from last year for $6.00. more on other side
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We have people in our community who want to make life better for Elliott families. We don’t always know who needs help most. Our Social Action Committee works to match donations with families. If you would like to be considered for a food or gift donation please complete this form and return it to the Elliott office. We have been able to provide beds, bedding and some other furniture for families.
Name _______________________________________________________
Name and room number of oldest child at Elliott __________________________
Best time and phone number to reach me ______________________________
I am interested in being contacted for a food basket ____________.
I am interested in being contacted for toys for winter break _________.
Other needs (i.e. beds, blankets, clothing, dishes, cooking utensils, coats etc.)
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Please return this portion to Mrs. Johnson with your child. You only need to fill it out one time.
Know about SHARE? For $18.00 and two hours of volunteer time (which you can do at Elliott), you can enjoy good, quality food items worth at least $35.00. These packages include 4 meats, 4 pounds of potatoes, fresh fruits and vegetables. Some other options are: 4 meats for $10 or only fruits and vegetables for $10. In October there will be a baking package that includes: flour, sugar, brown sugar, powdered sugar, chopped walnuts, baking soda, oatmeal, real chocolate chips, raisins, marshmallows, peanut butter, cinnamon, and evaporated milk for $16. Sign up dates are Dec 2 at Center Pointe, 13 & E, from 9:30-12:30. Pick up dates are Dec. 17 at First Christian Church 16 & K at the alley door. To register, or ask questions call Lincoln Center SHARE 423-0962 or 601-2136. Checks to Lincoln Center Share can be sent to S. 22 7110 #601, Lincoln, NE 68512. EBT or cash work too.
Foodnet is available free at Grace United Methodist Church 27 & R at 5 p.m. on Thursdays and at Trinity Methodist on 16 & A on Fridays, arrive to sign up before 6:00 p.m. they start distributing food at 6:15.
Need help finding a job? Try One Stop Career Center Nebraska Workforce Development at 1010 N Street, Suite 150. They are open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Nebraska Appleseed Center is fighting to protect your right to pursue higher education while receiving welfare benefits. If you are interested in learning more about this or other programs visit www.NeAppleseed.org or let me know and we will look into having someone come here and talk to families. Another resource for legal help is www.NeEqualJustice.org, the central source for legal rights information available to low income people across the state, and for the pro bono lawyers willing to represent them.
If you have Boxtops for Education turn them into Mrs. Mueller.
Best Choice labels from Russ’s IGA or Super Saver can go to Mrs. Voigt.
Put your Campbell’s Soup labels in the container in the media center.