WAKONDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Wakonda Elementary School is located at 4845 Curtis Ave, Omaha, in the North Omaha neighborhood. The school serves grades PK–5 and enrolls about 335 students. The student–teacher ratio is approximately 17 to 1. According to recent public data, roughly 17% of students are proficient in math, and about 27% are proficient in reading. The student body is almost exactly split, with 50% male and 50% female. The???????????????? surroundings at the school are nurturing and characterized by a sense of community, as the staff members are actively involved with the families in supporting the students who come from different cultures. The typical houses in the North Omaha area are usually between $180,000 and $230,000, which is considered quite affordable by many families when they decide to live in this school district. It is common for parents to describe teachers as kind and willing to listen, and the school’s atmosphere, which is full of support, is the main reason why children from different backgrounds feel that they are a part of it. Wakonda Elementary School, known for its strong community-oriented environment and ongoing commitment to supporting students, is on track to become one of the leading elementary schools in Nebraska.

Wakonda Elementary School announced its Winter Recess with no school for students from December 22 through January 2. Families were encouraged to plan accordingly for the break.

Q1. How does Wakonda help kids learn about civic duty at an early age?

Ans. In OPS social studies lessons, students talk about community helpers, school roles, and easy ways that people can help their community.

Q2. What does the school do to help students learn how to make compound words?

Ans. Teachers use picture cards and oral blending activities to help students put two words together to make a new meaning.

Q3. What methods help students learn words that describe temperature, like "hot," "warm," and "cool"?

Ans. Students compare things in the classroom, the weather, and science materials to connect real-life examples with descriptive temperature words.

Q4. What does Wakonda do to help kids learn how to follow posted rules?

Ans. Students learn to check visual posters for steps, like cleaning tables or lining up, to help them become more independent in their routines.

Q5. How does the school help students know what is expected of them when they move around inside?

Ans. Teachers show students how to walk quietly, keep a safe distance, and move with a purpose when they are moving through hallways or multipurpose areas.