South Central Nebraska Unified School District #5 is in need of Substitute Teachers for the 2020-21 school year to serve at Lawrence-Nelson and/or Sandy Creek.  There are two ways to qualify to substitute.  The school district pays $120 per day to substitute.  

Local Substitute Certificate: 

If an individual has 60 hours or more of college credits you can call the District Office 402-726-2412 and request to be put on the local substitute list. 

Apply here to the Nebraska Department of Education:

• Complete Fingerprints
• Send in Transcripts 
• $55 Fee
• Receive Board of Education Approval 

A local substitute certificate will be issued that would be good at any SCNUSD #5 school.

If you have questions, Please contact Mrs. Otero at 402-726-2412.

UNK Substitute Teacher:  

STEP 1-

P 1 – Apply to UNK Admissions by December 18
·       If you currently have a Bachelor’s Degree, apply as Non-Degree Seeking student through Graduate Admissions

o   Fill out application at https://www.unk.edu/academics/gradstudies/admissions/index.php
·       If you do not have a bachelor’s degree but do have 60 hours or more of college credit, apply as Non-Degree Seeking student through Undergraduate Admissions 

o   Email LeeAnn Amm at amml@unk.edu. In the body of the email, indicate you are applying for spring 2021 to register for Human Relations class that is required to become a substitute teacher.

o   Fill out application at https://www.unk.edu/admissions/undergraduate-application-options.php
·       Apply by Friday, December 18
·       $45 Application Fee
·       You will get two emails from True You*. One will contain your NUID. The other will contain a temporary password and link to where you will set up your True You* account. 
·       Follow the directions in the second email to complete the setup. 
·       Once you have your account setup, you can log into MyBlue** using your NU ID number.
*True You is UNK’s identity management system. The emails will come from True You. This is where you get your credentials to log into MyBlue**
**MyBlue is UNK’s student information system. The url is https://myblue.nebraska.edu. This is where you will register for classes, order transcripts, view grades, etc.

STEP 2 – Register for Course in MyBlue 
TE 408/808 Human Relations – 1 credit hour online course
Course runs from January 4 through January 22.
If you have questions about registering, please contact the UNK Registrar at 308-865-8527.

a.     TE408P-02 if you don’t have a bachelor’s degree

b.     TE 808P-02 if you have a bachelor’s degree

This course meets the Nebraska Department of Education Human Relations requirement. Participants will develop skills in guiding student learning in an environment of respect for diversity, personal values, and heritage.

Updated information from the Department of Education in November 2020:

The requirements for a local substitute permit includes the following:

1.       An application and fee in the Nebraska TEACH system https://www.online.nedoe.org (You will need to register and apply first before starting an application. Instructions are included below on how to register.)

2.       Have at least 60 credit hours of college credit (NOTE: The 60 credit hours must appear on a transcript and sent to Educator Certification along with the human relations training transcript.)

3.       Human relations training course.

4.       A letter from the superintendent of the school district where the local substitute permit will be assigned.

Below is information about upcoming human relations training that is available for completion in December and beyond. Three colleges will be offering courses that meet the human relations requirement in two and three week sessions and all are online. If you have anyone who has an application in the TEACH system and has not been approved because of the human relations course, each of these classes will meet both the human relations requirement and professional educator requirement.

Central Community College – CCC is offering a two week class that is scheduled for December 7^th through December 18^th. The cost of the one credit hour course is $107. 

Peru State College – PSC is offering a three week class that begins November 30^th and ends December 18^th. A second session will start January 11^th and end on January 29^th. The cost of the course is $395. 

Chadron State College – CSC will continue to offer their eight week course starting in January. More information on the course can be found on their website at https://www.csc.edu/humanrelations/index.csc.

University of Nebraska at Kearney – UNK will be offering TE408/808 Human Relations during their 3-week J-session. The course is a one-credit hour and online. The course will run from January 4-January 22. The grade for the course will be posted the following week. More information can be found on their website at https://www.unk.edu/academics/ecampus/degrees-programs/substitute-teaching-module.php.

Thank you and please feel free to share the information contained in this email with anyone who might be interested in earning their substitute certificate.  Pay is $120 per day!

In an attempt to keep consistent communication regarding upcoming activities, we will be sharing the guidelines for our visitors, and as we visit other schools, below.  As a general rule of thumb, the following guidelines apply, regardless of what facility the activities are being held:

1.  Social distancing of at least 6' by separate family units (only household members allowed at school activities per the new DHM effective 11/11/20).

2.  Use designated entrances/locker rooms (in most cases, these will be different for home/visiting fans).

3.  Often times, not always, there will be separate concessions & restrooms for home/visiting fans.  Please ensure you are reading the signs regarding this.

4.  In ALL facilities, masks will now be required for NSAA events, as well as requiring our fans to sit together by family unit.  Household members ONLY are allowed to enter school activities, including sporting activities.

5.  In some facilities, you will be required to have your temperature taken as well.  Please ensure you do not enter a facility if you show COVID-19 symptoms, have been exposed to the virus, or have had a temperature within the last 24 hours.

6.  For the current health mandate, effective 11/11/20, we will operate at 25% capacity for indoor facilities for the upcoming winter sports' seasons.

7.  For Lawrence/Nelson activities, please continue to check the Daily Bulletin for who is allowed to attend events.  For example, there are wrestling meets and basketball games that allow household members, some that allow two household members, and others that don't allow any spectators.  HERE is a link to the holiday tournament information in Hershey for 2020.

HERE is a link to the protocol for wrestling meets hosted by the South Central Red Raiders.

HERE is a link to the protocol for Sandy Creek basketball games.

HERE is a link to the protocol for Lawrence/Nelson home basketball games (all held in Nelson).

Congratulations to senior Emily Miller for making the TVC All-Conference Second Team and the TVC All-Star Game, and to juniors Emma Epley and Elsa Jorgensen on receiving TVC Honorable Mention.  All-conference teams are voted on by coaches in the conference.  Coaches cannot vote on their own players, only on the opponents' players in the conference.  Congratulations to these three individuals!  Stay tuned for information on the all-star game that Emily will be playing in which is scheduled to be held in the Summer of 2021.

GRAND ISLAND, NE- Lawrence/Nelson High School received a $2,000 grant for a new weekend backpack program.  The grant is provided through Farm Credit Services of America’s (FCSAmerica) Working Here Fund.

Lawrence/Nelson High School will be introducing a new weekend food backpack program in 2020.  The program will provide food to food insecure students on weekends and when school isn’t in session.  The food delivery for students began during the school closure due to COVID and families were so grateful that the school wants to continue to offer it throughout the year.

“Our goal is to serve not only our free/reduced lunch families, but all families in our district,” said Dana Epley, principal.  “In addition, we will be able to provide education surrounding proper nutritional needs through FFA chapter members and alumni officers.”

The information provided will include farm to fork education as well as information on proper nutrition for families.

“At FCSAmerica, we value the opportunity to help alleviate hunger in rural communities,” said Tami Campbell, regional vice president of retail operations at FCSAmerica’s Grand Island office.

Lawrence/Nelson High School is one of 34 organizations to receive a Working Here Fund grant in the third quarter of 2020.  FCSAmerica awarded $63,820 during the latest grant cycle ending September 30, 2020.

About Lawrence/Nelson Public Schools

The vision of Lawrence/Nelson Public Schools is to provide for and expect educational excellence through high levels of commitment, collaboration and communication among students, parents, staff and community.

About Farm Credit Services of America

Farm Credit Services of America is a customer-owned financial cooperative proud to finance the growth of rural America, including the special needs of young and beginning producers. With nearly $32 billion in assets and $6.3 billion in members’ equity, FCSAmerica is one of the region’s leading providers of credit and insurance services to farmers, ranchers, agribusiness and rural residents in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming. Learn more at fcsamerica.com.

Most Needed Items for LN Backpack Program

• Canned Meat or Fish:  Tuna and other canned meat, such as chicken, stew, chili, salmon or corned beef, are always in need at food pantries.
• Soup:  Soup is easy to store and keep on pantry shelves. Many soups provide nutritional value; and though often a meal supplement, there are many times when soup might be an entire meal for someone.
• Canned Fruits and Vegetables:  Although some food pantries accept fresh vegetables and fruits, canned types are preferred because there is no worry of spoilage while on pantry shelves or during transportation. Most pantries have canned beans, in particular, on their list of needed items.
• Peanut Butter:  High in protein, peanut butter figures prominently on the list of most needed food items in pantries across the country.
• Pasta:  Pasta or boxed pasta dinners, such as macaroni and cheese, make good donation items because, in most cases, a little goes a long way. Pasta is also a food that people can prepare along with vegetables, meat or just on its own.
• Milk Products:  Needed milk items include powdered milk, boxed puddings and cheese spreads. Some food pantries may accept fresh dairy products, such as yogurt, cheese and milk.
• Grain Products:  Types of grain products to consider include brown rice, whole grain bread, bagels or muffins.
• Cereal:  Boxed cereal is expensive for low-income families to purchase. In addition to having a long shelf life, which makes for excellent pantry storage, many cereals are fortified with vitamins and include healthy grains. Oatmeal is also in demand, whether instant or regular.
• Non-food Items:  Many pantries also supply toiletries, including deodorant, soap, shampoo, toilet tissue, toothpaste and toothbrushes, shaving soap and feminine hygiene products. Other non-food items needed are cleaning supplies and diapers.

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Visitors to Sandy Creek Activities are Requested to Park and Enter into Separate Locations: