OPS Transition Program

More opportunities for families! ¡Más oportunidades para las familias!

Just a reminder… this Friday is the Gotta Be Me CREW Kick-off event during the day! OPS doesn’t have school, so we thought we would try a day time activity. No worries if you can’t make it, we will post the upcoming CREW and CREW 21+ calendar of events and link to registration paperwork on Monday, September 19th!

Thanks,
Dr. Goodrich
402.706.4599

CREW and CREW 21+ Kick-off Event with Registration Register for CREW and CREW 21+ at Vala's

So many opportunities to be !

✨Support Staff Opportunities Available!✨
Omaha Public Schools is offering ON-SITE interviews for support staff positions, including security, nutrition services, transportation and more. Stop by Pine Elementary School today between 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Great opportunity! Still time to sign up!

http://pit-nebraska.org/feat-2/

Calling all movie lovers!

🥁 BREAKING NEWS! 🎬 Love Movies? 👍 Looking for a cinematic job?
👉Join us at our Hiring Fair!!!!
B&B Theatres is a family-owned circuit of movie theatres that is approaching its 100th anniversary. We are always looking for great people to join our B&B Theatres family.
😉HINT HINT... Stay tuned for GRAND OPENING DATE! 😉

FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES OMAHA WEST
17240 Wright St. Omaha, NE 68130
📆 Monday, May 23rd – Thursday, May 26th (12pm – 7pm)
📆 Friday, May 27th (11am-4pm)

Hiring for immediate positions
Bring two forms of identification & a voided check (we want to hire on the spot)😁

✅ If possible, please complete the below links before arrival.
Theatre Staff

Management - https://bit.ly/3kYur9G

Kitchen Staff - https://bit.ly/38hhAg9

Theatre Staff - https://bit.ly/3wg7jsB

Theatre Staff must be 16 years or older, Bartenders must be 21 years or older.

The Zoo is hiring! Apply online.

Work Here Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium® is Nebraska's No. 1 tourist attraction and consistently ranked among the top zoos in the world.

SOOO proud of our athletes and coaches! Today was the Special Olympics NE basketball tournament in Lincoln. The green team took 1st place in their division, the gold team took 2nd place in their division, and the blue team took 3rd place in their division! Great job everyone!

🏐Volleyball has started, if you would like to sign up to play on our alumni Gotta Be Me team, please text me before Wednesday, April 6th. 402.706.4599

Installation goes up at Millwork Commons as part of Autism Awareness Month The Orchids Playscape is part of the Common Senses Festival

This just in!

FYI 🙂

Talking Special Needs podcast - Episode 4 is now available!

Episode 4 - What is Early Intervention?
In this episode we will talk about early intervention in Nebraska, the Early Development Network program and why early intervention is important for infants and toddlers with disabilities and health care needs.

Resources listed in the podcast include:
- Early Development Network website http://edn.ne.gov

Talking Special Needs podcast:
Where we will talk about early intervention, special education, health care needs and other issues parents of children with disabilities might encounter. You can find our podcast at: https://talkingspecialneeds.buzzsprout.com or find us on your favorite podcast app such as Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts and Spotify.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact Connie Shockley at [email protected] or 402-346-0525 extension 2.

*FYI*

Fun events for September!

Can’t wait to see you! No podemos esperar a verte!

Very cool!

An experience “4 All” to enjoy! Download the Zoo’s all-new sensory mobile app, “Omaha Zoo 4 All,” now available on Apple’s App Store and Google Play for Android. Visitors can now prepare, engage and inspire loved ones with autism or sensory needs with the help of sensory guides, a customizable scheduler, a sensory-friendly map, various communication tools and insider tips to go about their day.

Sensory kits will also be available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the main entrance of the Zoo. Each kit can be used in addition to the app or on its own, and includes headphones with ear covers, sunglasses, a two-minute sand timer and fidget items.

The app and kits were made possible with the help of our friends from Autism Action Partnership, a certified autism center and nonprofit organization, who has been serving the needs of Nebraska’s autism community for more than a decade.

More: www.omahazoo.com/mobile-app

More memories to be made because 2021 Spring Formal is back as Fall Formal- November 12, 2021 with our DJ Cox!!! Back at the Diamond Room too!!!

***THIS JUST IN!!!***

PTI (Parent Training and Information) Nebraska is hosting a FREE webinar about Guardianship. Two time options to choose from!
Click on the link to register! http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PTIWebinarRegistration

Introduction to Environmental Modification Assessments Meaghan Walls with Assistology introduces a new (non-habilitative) service to be offered by Assistology to individuals in Nebraska utilizing the HCBS Compreh...

Vodec is hosting a virtual dance party and students currently enrolled in the OPS Transition Program are invited!

Go to www.Vodec.org and click the Virtual Dance (Nebraska) link to register! The cost is $10 and comes with a limited edition Party Box!

FREE presentation! Don’t forget to register.

Do you want to learn more about Nebraska’s HCBS and the differences between waiver programs? Register for this informative session here: https://bit.ly/3dl8qgJ

Upcoming PACE activity information!

Date: September 15th

Time: 1:30pm

Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82441748360?pwd=ZHNpTE9zSU5JZjJtTnBFZHhQbXNhZz09

Password: 877102



Date: September 22nd

Time: 5:30pm

Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84855626031?pwd=ajU5Y3NOUEpkY2ExWHpTUi9YMFVtdz09

Password: 429202

The full draft of the safe return to school presented at Tuesday night’s board meeting is in the link below. The pictures show specifics for Special Education. We will continue to inform you as best we can, as fast as possible!

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If you are a current student or family of the OPS Transition Program, please join our private page! OPS Transition Program 2020-2021. Until then, here are resources for technical support of the iPads provided by the District.

Connectivity
If it is connectivity related, T-Mobile is the internet provider contracted by Omaha Public Schools. Our staff is in regular contact with them. If families are experiencing cellular data issues, the T-Mobile contact number is 1-844-341-4834.

Apple Support
Apple, our iPad provider, has two support options for families:

24/7 phone support is available at 1-800-800-2775, option 3
Apple Support Website: https://support.apple.com/ipad

Multi-Lingual Family Introduction Videos
Student and Community Services created an introductory video that is translated into several languages common in Omaha Public Schools. Those videos are available here.

Family Support Centers

For health and safety reasons, we encourage families to explore solutions by phone, email or Teams. Understanding that some solutions may require in-person assistance, starting today, Aug. 18 we will open three Family Support Centers. This will be a one-stop shop to help families start the school year successfully. Families will be able to work with nutrition services, technology support staff, counselors and other staff to answer any questions they may have.

There will be signage at each location to help direct families. We will have three locations centrally located throughout Omaha. The locations are:

- Skinner Magnet Center

- Beveridge Magnet School

- Bryan Middle School

The following services will be available for families at each location:

- Student Support Liaisons

- Bilingual Liaisons

- Counselors

- Social Workers

- Nutrition Services – to assist with meal applications and Meals2Go information

- Technology Support

- Student and Community Services

The Family Support Centers will be open Aug. 18-21 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. At the end of the week, we will determine if future dates will be needed.

iPad - Official Apple Support

Link from district to turn on the mobile hotspot. 😊

https://youtu.be/Vja2HICZCM0

How to Connect to the Mobile Hotspot 1 to 1 videos

Updated calendar

Here's the latest calendar update for the 2020-21 school year. 🗓

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NEW INFORMATION FROM THE DISTRICT. This includes the students of the Transition Program. We will inform you as best we can as we are given guidance from the District. We appreciate your patience as teachers and staff also adjust to the coming changes. We love you all and we are in this together! ❤️

We have worked hard over the last several months to prepare for the Responsible Return to School. However, for the health and safety of our community, we will adjust the start of school until Aug. 18. At that time, we will begin school in the 100% Remote Instructional Model.

Follow this link for more information: https://bit.ly/2DtLmPe

See you at the North Site Back to School Night tonight! 3pm-7pm.

*REMINDER*

North Site Back to School night is Wednesday, August 5, 3pm-7pm

South Site Back to School night is Thursday, August 6, 3-7pm

See previous posts for flyers!

Back to School night flyers!

If you are a North Site student, you only need to go to the North event. If you are a South Site student, you only need to go to the South event!

We’re so excited to see you all again!