BOOK FAIR

Sept 30–Oct 13, 2022

In-person shopping times are as follows:

Sept. 30, Oct. 3, 6……..8:30 am-3:00 pm

Oct. 4, 5........8:30am-2:30 pm

Oct. 4, 6.......3:30 pm-7:30 pm (conference nights)

We will also be having an online book fair starting Sept. 30 and ending Oct. 13.  All this information can also be found in the school newsletter and the book fair homepage: 

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/portalelementaryschool1  

PICTURE DAY

SMILE!   Picture Day will be held October 13.  If you would like to purchase pictures, please return an order form before picture day.   Payment must accompany the order form.   Checks should be made out to Lifetouch.  You may also order online at mylifetouch.com before picture day and up to 48 hours after picture day.  (You will need to have the picture day ID)   Retakes will be completed on November 17.  

PTO EVENTS

Skating Party

Join us on September 30 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Skate City in Bellevue for our first skating party of the year.  It should be a great time.

Trunk or Treat - October 21

Stop by Portal's parking lot from 6:00-7:30 p.m. to receive some sweet treats.  Portal families can dress up in their costumes (or not) and receive treats from the trunks of our generous parents.  

PTO Meeting

Our next PTO meeting will be on November 15 at 6:30 p.m.  Babysitting will be provided for children of  those in attendance.   

Family Food Nights

Here is a list of our future food nights  Tell them you are a Portal Star and our PTO will receive a percentage of your order.   Enjoy a night with no cooking and help support our school:

-Jason's Deli (132 & L, Omaha) - October 4, 2022 - 5-9 PM

-Arby's (8570 71st Plaza, Papillion) - October 19, 2022 - 5-9 PM

-Culver's (9848 Giles Rd., La Vista) - November 8, 2022 - 4-8 PM

-Runza (202 N. Washington, Papillion) - November 29 - 5-8 PM

-Raising Cane's (10808 Q St., Omaha) - December 7 - 5-10 PM

-Texas Roadhouse (7302 Olson Dr., Papillion) – January 11, 2023 – 4-10 PM

-Arby's (8570 71st Plaza, Papillion) - January 26, 2023 - 5-9 PM

-Freddy’s (11674 S. 73rd Street, Papillion) – February 16, 2023, -5-8 PM

-Runza (202 N. Washington, Papillion) - March 7 - 5-8 PM

-Culver's (9848 Giles Rd., La Vista) - March 28, 2023 - 4-8 PM

-Texas Roadhouse (7302 Olson Dr., Papillion) – April 19, 2023 – 4-10 PM

-Graley’s Creamery and Confections (147 N. Washington Street, Papillion) – May 3, 2023 - 3-8 PM

There will also be these fundraising events:

Texas Roadhouse gift card fundraiser – November 1-17, 2022

Santa’s Rock N’ Lights (12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion) – December 15, 2022

MUSIC PROGRAMS

Sharing our musical talents:

Kindergarten = Sharing at Curriculum Event - Date & Time TBD

1st Grade = April 4th, 2023 @ 6:15pm

2nd Grade = March 21st, 2023 @ 6:15pm

3rd Grade = Sharing at Curriculum Event or Online - Date & Time TBD

4th Grade = April 4th, 2023 @ 7:15pm

5th Grade = March 21st, 2023 @ 7:15pm

6th Grade = Sharing at DARE Graduation - Date & Time TBD

Check out what's going on in music class by joining the "Portal Music Stars" Facebook Group.

PLV Cares Crisis Hotline

Papillion La Vista Community Schools has implemented a crisis hotline for students and parents to use FREE of charge. Are you concerned about your child? Do you have family issues and need some extra support? Call 531-444-CARE (2273) for FREE counseling 24/7. #PLVCares

Be in the Know...

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Calendar of Activities, Attendance, Lunch Menus and Account Balances, Library Info, Secondary Grades, Sports Schedules, Staff Directory and more!