SPRINGFIELD WEDNESDAY NEWSLETTER - OCTOBER 29th
Welcome Back to a scary good newsletter!
Hey Springfield, welcome to the last week of October! There’s lots going on around town — fall fun, school events, and plenty of community spirit to wrap up the month.
Halloween is coming Friday!
That means it’s time for one of the highlights of the school year — the Annual Main Street Costume Parade and Fall Room Parties!
- Date: Friday, October 31
- Parade Start: Around 1:35 PM — students will depart school and parade through Main Street.
- Room Parties: After the parade, students will return to their classrooms for fall fun and treats!
Westmont Elementary:
- Classroom fall parties will begin at 2:00 PM.
- Students will change into costumes at 1:30 PM.
- The parade begins at 1:45 PM (weather permitting) outside along the sidewalk, starting out back.
- Parents and guardians are welcome to come watch the parade and join in the fun!
Costume Guidelines:
- Costumes are optional, but encouraged!
- Please avoid anything bloody, gory, or with weapons.
- Keep it simple so students can change independently.
SAVE THE DATE:
Springfield Platteview Community Schools will host a Community Information Meeting about the proposed school bond on Monday, Nov. 3 at 7 PM at Platteview High School.
More information to come!
Let’s make this week full of smiles, pumpkins, and plenty of small-town fun.
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Getting to the end of the season to plant
Kids Birth to 5 years old.
Library’s Knit Wednesday program
Book Club at the Library.
November 1st
RSVP a Sit
Your Vote will still count- Get all votes in by Oct 30th.
Check it out!
Omaha Children's Museum!
Medical Made Clear. Plan on November 11th
Pays to have a library card!
Furever Friends
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Coming soon to downtown Springfield, Nebraska! A hometown bar and grill serving great food and delicious cocktails. Detail to come.
Growing in Springfield: Got Garden FALL Garden Questions? They have Answers!
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Westmont Elementary
Fall Classroom Parties
Westmont will have classroom fall parties on Friday, Oct. 31 at 2 p.m. Students will change into their costumes, (please no blood, gore, or weapons) at 1:30 p.m. and the parade will begin at 1:45 p.m. Weather permitting, the parade will take place outside along the sidewalk, beginning out back. Parents/Guardians are welcome to come and watch the parade. Room parents are welcome to go to the classroom at 1:45 p.m. to set up for the parties.
The PTO wants to send out a BIG Thank you for the support for the Fall Harvest Festival.
Coats for Kids
Every year the Knights of Columbus at St. Joseph's Church in Springfield very generously donates coats for children who need them. The cold weather is right around the corner, and we do go to recess outside every day, weather permitting. It gets cold, and every student needs and
deserves a warm coat, hat and gloves. Please plan ahead and check your closets to see what needs you have. Contact me to make arrangements for coats. I will need to know each child's age and size. We keep all requests confidential and discreetly get the coats to you. Please do not
hesitate to either call or email me at 402-895-9602 or
PLEASE do not hesitate to request coats
if needed! Thank you!
Katie Susman
Westmont Elementary School Counselor
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Sprngfield Elementary News
Main Street Costume Parade/ Fall Room Party
One of the highlights of the school year is coming up—our annual Fall Costume Parade and Room Parties! This
fun event will take place on Friday, October 31.
● The parade will begin with students departing school at approximately 1:35.
● After the parade, students will return to their classrooms for a brief room party, concluding around 3:10 PM.
Costumes
● Students are welcome—but not required—to wear costumes for the parade and party.
● Simple costumes that children can change into independently are best.
● Please avoid costumes that are bloody, violent, or inappropriate for school.
● Time will be given during the day for students to change into their costumes.
If you prefer that your child not participate in the parade or party, please notify the school—those requests will be
honored.
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Platteview High School
School calendar https://www.gobound.com/ne/schools/platteview/calendar?includePractices=false&v=week&date=2025-08-22
ESU#3 Driver Ed is in Full Swing and students are now drivig. ESU#3 will offer classes January 17th.
Still time
This event is a fundraiser for the Unified Football Program There will be a bake sale as well as a place for at-will donations. This game will take place at Salberg Field. 
Students are allowed to wear costumes to school on October 31st as long as they donate $3 and follow all of the rules laid out above.
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Let the games begin! Step into the action at Play for a Purpose: REMATCH, our annual auction fundraiser supporting the Springfield Platteview Education Foundation. Get ready for an evening of fun, food, and friendly competition—we’re bringing it back for another round!
Evening Highlights:
- Live & Silent Auctions – Bid on incredible items!
- Dinner & Drinks – Enjoy a delicious meal and cocktails.
- Games & Fun – Laugh, compete, and make memories—all while making a difference in our schools.
Event Details: Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Location: The Steppe Center, 11730 Peel Cir, La Vista, NE 68128
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing many aspects of education. At PHS, we believe it is essential to teach our students how to use AI responsibly. AI can be a powerful tool to support learning, but it can also be misused in ways that violate academic integrity.
To help guide our students, the attached graphic will be posted in every classroom. It outlines examples of safe, cautious, and prohibited uses of AI. Our goal is to help students see AI as a tool for brainstorming, organizing, and improving their work—while also understanding that their final work must reflect their own knowledge, thoughts and effort.
As we continue this work, I will share updates and resources with you so we can partner together in helping our students learn to use AI wisely while providing parents with tools that could make school work at home more productive.
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Springfield Artworks- Springfield’s Small Town Christmas Celebration!
The elves have been working fast and furious in their studio to create brand-new glass ornaments and holiday décor — go vistit and find the perfect decoration for your home, office, or as one-of-a-kind gifts!
Go see what’s new when we they reopen Wednesday, 11–4 PM at 183 Main St, Springfield.
New Hours
We are OPEN today from 12-4! Come visit and support our new hours, we’re so excited We’ve added lots of new furniture pieces and moved a bunch around.
The Blind PIG
Something Wickedly Fun is Brewing at The Blind Pig!
Halloween night is creeping up fast, and The Blind Pig is the place to be!
Join us for a spooktacular evening filled with creepy cocktails, costumes, and spooky good vibes.
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The Robin's Nest –
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The Residents in Meadow Oaks would love to see everyone in their costumes!
Save the Date
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22Halio Media - Platteview Graduate! Call Joey Brinkman for assistance
Is Your Computer Starting to Scare You?
Missing updates? Strange programs? Don’t worry — Joey has a treat for you (no tricks!).
I’m offering free remote support to help you opt into Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) — and yes, Mac users are included too.
Unpatched computers can be taken over and used in cyberattacks. Let’s make sure yours isn’t one of them.
For businesses: I’m also offering Microsoft 365 setup and security hardening at a limited-time rate of $50/hr.
Call or Text:
+1 (402) 885-9093
+1 (719) 722-7843
Reach out:
https://support.22halomedia.com
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Reflections Auto Detailing
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Springfield Methodist Church
Worship in person or online on Sunday @ 9:30am. Sunday school for all ages k-6 Wednesday School W.O.W I.M.P.A.C.T youth group Wednesday
Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 15th and join us for the Ladies Guild Fundraiser! We’ll be serving up a delicious steakhouse chicken dinner with sides and homemade desserts you won’t want to miss. The evening will also include a silent auction, and we’d love your help—if you have items to contribute, please let us know.
See details and register the kiddos at: www.scbne.org
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It Happened in Springfield
In 1978, Springfield Elementary shifted its annual Halloween Parade from Main Street to the school's gymnasium because of rainy weather. Students from kindergarten to sixth grade, representing both Springfield and Westmont schools, paraded through Springfield Elementary before making their way to the gymnasium. There, they were welcomed by an enthusiastic crowd of parents, relatives, and friends. Treats were distributed by school staff, as well as representatives from the Springfield Boosters and Springfield State Bank.
Students in costumes waiting to parade through the Springfield Elementary school.
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Insurance Tip– Good coverage matters!
Review your policies regularly! Life changes — new home improvements, vehicles, or even small lifestyle updates — can affect your coverage and rates. A quick check-in with your agent can help you:
- Make sure you’re fully covered
- Avoid paying for unnecessary extras
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Stay protected and save smarter — it only takes a few minutes to review your coverage!
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Fit Tip of the Week - Don’t Let Halloween Scare Your Diet!
Candy cravings haunting you? Don’t fear — a little balance keeps the monsters away!
Enjoy a treat or two, but don’t let one night turn into a spooky week of snacking.
Get your workout in early, drink extra water, and keep healthy meals on hand.
Remember, it’s not about perfection — it’s about staying consistent.
Keep those goals in sight and stay strong through the season of sweets!
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Check out new website at www.happypawsplattsmouth.org
And download foster application!
Happy Paws Plattsmouth is a volunteer-powered 501(c)(3) charitable organization serving Cass, Sarpy, and Douglas Counties
with one mission: to transform the lives of animals in need while enriching the families who welcome them home.
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COME ON OVER!
This is the way country music started out, with acoustic instruments, before electricity. People sat out on the lawn, on the porch, or in a friend’s house and played their instruments together.
Enjoy the originality of music which is still present in many circles of friends.
211 Main Street
Louisville, NE
Come on over and take a spin on our dance floor!
This is a family-friendly venue, so bring the kids, too! Relax in nice warm comfort and support our concession stand - fresh, popped popcorn, candy bars, soft drinks and bottled water.
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JAM SESSIONS:
Second Sundays – Electric Jam Session (1:00 – 4:00 PM)
Fourth Sundays – Acoustic-Only Jam Session (1:00 – 4:00 PM)
Bring your instruments and enjoy an afternoon of great music and good company!
Call 402-949-0668 with any questions.
ALL jam sessions, acoustic and electric, are FREE & open to the public!
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For updates, watch the theater's website or FB page.
Bring your instruments, bring your voices or just sit in and listen!
Let's get together and have a good time!
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Email for more information:
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Louisville Food Bank dates
Louisville Food Bank
Open 6:00-7:00pm
213 Main Street (inside Hope’s Closet)
Nov 6
Nov 20
Dec 4
Dec 18
Updates can be found here >>
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How Halloween Became an American Tradition
Halloween began over 2,000 years ago with the Celtic festival Samhain (pronounced SOW-in), marking the end of harvest and the night spirits were believed to roam. Irish and Scottish immigrants brought those traditions to America in the 1800s — swapping turnips for pumpkins, adding costumes, and sharing ghost stories.
By the early 1900s, it had become a community celebration with parades, parties, and plenty of treats. Today, Halloween is all about fun, friends, and a little fright — an old-world custom turned into a favorite American tradition!
So when you see those glowing jack-o’-lanterns, remember — it all started with the Irish!
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