Lincoln East won the Nebraska state competition for We the People, a mock congressional hearing, demonstrating our expertise in the Constitution. In April, we will be traveling to Washington, D.C. to compete in the national competition against schools from across the country. Students are responsible for the cost of the trip to Washington, D.C., so we are asking for financial aid to help offset the cost for individual students.  Last year, Lincoln East had a unit win a top unit award for the nation!

The We the People competition is a simulated congressional hearing in which students "testify" before a panel of judges acting as members of Congress. Students demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of constitutional principles and have opportunities to evaluate, take, and defend positions on relevant historical and contemporary issues.  Requesting $14,000 plus cost reimbursement.

Rousseau fifth-grade students have an incredible opportunity coming at the end of their elementary school years.  Fifth graders will go to the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha.  For many of our students, this will be a first visit to the Omaha Zoo.  They will be tasked with three engaging and enriching projects to extending learning both in and beyond our classroom.  

First, students will select an animal found at the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and analyze the animal's adaptations and the ecology of the animal's natural habitat.  They will create a presentation about their animal using Google Slides to share with peers.  

Secondly, students will design an animal board game to play, including information from a presentation about adaptations, natural habitat, and their animal's unique characteristics.  Students will present their information on Google Slides before other peers to play their games to test the peer's knowledge of the animal.  

Finally, after learning from a local guest engineer about math skills needed when completing an engineering project, students will design a unique and creative zoo using area, perimeter, and other math and research skills.  

We are requesting funds for  admission for students to the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo.  This trip builds lasting memories, and it also allows students to observe the animal they researched while experiencing a zoo and analyzing the layout and features of a zoo. 

Requesting $1,000 plus cost reimbursement.  

Because of the success of the 2025-2026 school year author visit funds for East we would like to continue this work for the 2026-2027 school year.
These funds are able to offer a stipend for the authors as well as purchase books published by the author for students and staff in attendance.
Last year we were able to host four fantastic authors with roughly 60 students in attendance at each visit.
Students and staff alike enjoyed the opportunity to talk to those in the field and ask meaningful questions. We are requesting $1,500 plus cost reimbursement. Thank you for considering this event!