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Annual Zeman Mini-Marathon.  Our Tradition Continues!  Monday, May 23rd

For many years, Zeman has had a tradition of hosting a “Mini Marathon” for all students in grades K-5. This tradition has become an important event for our school and we are excited for the marathon to continue.

Students in Kindergarten will run one lap around the building/track.  First and second grades will be running 2 laps around the school/track or one mile.  Students in third, fourth and fifth grades may choose to run one or two miles. Parents are invited to share the run with their child, either by cheering or running with them.

**** All parents/guests will need to notify the school by filling in the Marathon Visitor and Volunteer Sign Up  before May 22, that they will be attending. This will help speed up the check in process. All parents/guests will enter Door #1 to check in and receive a name tag. You will then be directed to the playground for the marathon. Early arrival is encouraged.

    No Rain date is scheduled

Schedule – (Times are approximate – races will begin when previous race is complete)

9:15 – 9:30 2nd Grade- 1 mile
9:30 – 9:45 Kindergarten- 1 lap
9:45 – 10:00 1st Grade- 1 mile
10:00 – 10:30 3rd, 4th & 5th Grades – 2 mile
10:30 – 10:45 3rd, 4th & 5th Grades – 1 mile

***PLEASE NOTE: Any parent who would like to run with their child is required to check in through the office for a name tag. 

For the safety of our children NO PETS are allowed on Zeman property.

Marathon Volunteers

Our Zeman Marathon will be held on May 23rd 9:15 – 11:15. We are in need of volunteers to hand out medals, give students water, and help with setting up and tearing down.  If you are available to help on the morning of May 23rd, please let us know!

Marathon Visitor and Volunteer Sign Up

If you have a child who will begin Kindergarten next fall…

Lincoln Public Schools is using an online student registration system for kindergarten enrollment. This online tool is now OPEN. Click here to start Kindergarten Online Student Registration .

Once on the LPS web page, you will see this button to begin.     

• A family brand new to LPS should go to LPS website, click on the “Enroll your student for school” button and follow the appropriate links.
• An existing LPS parent/guardian wanting to enroll a new child can log into their ParentVUE account and click the Online Registration button in the upper right-hand corner to get started.

Please call us if you have any questions at 402-436-1169. Ask for Chris.

Here are some helpful facts:

• Children with birth dates of 10/16/2016 – 7/31/2017 are eligible to begin kindergarten next fall (2022-2023).
• Notification letters for students who completed an Application for Special Attendance Permit (to attend a school different from their home school) will be emailed by Student Services by the end of January or early February.
• A registration booklet will be available to families. Check back later for documents such as Physical Exam, Vision Evaluation etc.

Kindergarten families who need to hand in paperwork, or those needing assistance with online registration can stop by the Zeman office between 7:30 am and 4:00 p.m. or call 402-436-1169.

Kindergarten tested dates are students with birth dates between 8/1/2017 – 10/15/2017. Starting 3/31/2022, Testing applications can be found on the district website by clicking here. Follow the instructions listed in section “Kindergarten Assessment Testing”.

District Information on kindergarten can be found here.

First day of school is Monday, August 15, 2022.

Check List

This is a quick check list of items that Zeman needs before your student starts kindergarten this fall.  All documents can be faxed to 402-458-3108, emailed to cdlouhy@lps.org (Chris Dlouhy – Registrar) or brought into the Zeman School Office between 7:30 am – 4:00 pm.

Click here for online forms such as Physical Exam, Vision Evaluation etc.

New 3/16/2022 – Kindergarten First Day Welcome Letter

New 3/31/2022 – In accordance with Nebraska statute, students may enter kindergarten if they turn five years of age on or before July 31. However, if your child was born between August 1 and October 15, 2017, they are eligible to participate in an assessment conducted by Lincoln Public Schools to determine possible early entrance to kindergarten.

You can complete an application online below starting March 31, 2022. A certified copy of the student’s birth certificate issued by the state in which the child was born, or other reliable proof of the child’s identity and age, (passport, Visa, or Permanent Resident Card) is required. Kindergarten Testing

New 4/12/2022 – Kindergarten Jumpstart will be July 26-27. Click here for Kindergarten Jumpstart flier.