Tiger Times

(402) 390-6480

drelicharz.cristina@westside66.net

(402) 390-8203

jocson.angelique@westside66.net

NOVEMBER

7 Picture Retakes

7 4th/5th Music, WMS, 5:30pm

13 2nd/3rd Music, WMS, 5:30pm

14 Community Club Meeting, 6:30 pm, Library

17 Spirit Day

21 Don & Millie’s Night, 4:00-9:00 pm

22-24 Thanksgiving Break-NO SCHOOL

DECEMBER

4 District Wide 5th Grade Strings Concert

WHS Auditorium, 6:00 pm

4 District Wide 6th Grade Strings Concert

WHS Auditorium, 7:30 pm

5 Community Club Meeting, 6:30 pm, Library

7 Skating Party, TBD

11 Band 5th/6th, WMS, 7:00pm

15 Spirit Day

15 5th/6th Dance, 6:00-8:00 pm

19 Don & Millie’s Night, 4:00-9:00 pm

21 -1:00 pm EARLY DISMISSAL

Dec 22-Jan 5 Winter Break-NO SCHOOL

JANUARY

8 SCHOOL RESUMES, 8:30 am

9 Community Club Meeting, 6:30 pm, Library

15 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day-NO SCHOOL

16 Don & Millie’s Night, 4:00-9:00 pm

25 K/1st Music, WMS, 5:30pm

26 Professional Learning-NO SCHOOL

26 Spirit Day

FEBRUARY

6 Community Club Meeting, 6:30 pm, Library

19 Teacher Work Day-NO SCHOOL

14 Valentine’s Parties, 2:15- 2:45pm

20 President’s Day-NO SCHOOL

20 Don & Millie’s Night, 4:00-9:00 pm

23 Spirit Day

MARCH

5 Community Club Meeting, 6:30 pm, Library

11-13 Book fair

14 Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4:00-8:00 pm

15 Parent/Teacher Conferences, 8:00 am-4:00 pm

14-15 NO SCHOOL

25 Band-O-Rama, WHS Gym, 7:00 pm

19 Don & Millie’s Night, 4:00 pm-8:00 pm

26 District Strings West Fest, 7:00 pm, WHS Gym

29 Spirit Day

29 EARLY DISMISSAL-1:00 pm

APRIL

1-5 Spring Break-NO SCHOOL

9 Community Club Meeting, 6:30 pm, Library

16 Don & Millie’s Night, 4:00 pm-9:00 pm

26 Spirit Day

29-Professional Learning-NO SCHOOL

MAY

4 District Big Band Dance, 5:30 pm

7 Community Club Meeting, 6:30 pm, Library

9 Taco Ride, 6:00-7:00pm

17 All School Picnic/ Field Day TBD

21 Don & Millie’s Night, 4:00-9:00 pm

24 Last day of school-NOON DISMISSAL

*Please note that all dates and times are subject to change. Thank you for your flexibility

Our school day begins at 8:30 am. Drop off time for breakfast is 8:10 am. All other students will be able to enter the building at 8:20 am. As long as the temperature is not below a "feels like" temperature of 10 degrees, your student will be asked to wait outside. Please make sure they are dressed accordingly.

Every Wednesday we will end the school day at 3:00 pm instead of 3:30 pm. This gives our teachers throughout the District collaboration time by attending weekly professional learning communities. Students are expected to be off school grounds by 3:15.

We want to know that all students are safe. Please contact the main office at (402) 390-6480 or drelicharz.cristina@westside66.net with any information related to your child's attendance. If we have not heard from you, it is our policy to call.

This includes:

•Late Arrival-include lunch preference

•Absence-include reason for absence

•Early pick up/appointments

•Change of pick up arrangements

If your student is not in their classroom by 8:30 am they must come to the main office to sign in or they will be counted absent. Students coming or going during the day for appointments, illness, etc also must sign in and out through the main office.

Please remember that after school plans should be made in the morning. Students are expected to be off school grounds by 3:45 pm (3:15 pm on Wednesdays). Each child should know what the after school plan is. Students going home with another child after school should make plans ahead of time.

Please notify the school if there is an unexpected change of after school plans for your child. If you know in the morning, a note to the teacher and main office is always appreciated. We appreciate your cooperation in making sure your child is safe.

Please remember, all birthday/classroom treats will need to come from the District Approved Snack List. Please click on link below to view the updated list.

Nov. 6-10 will be an all-school clothing drive for the Westside Community Clothing Closet Please see flyer below, for highest need items. Should you have additional items you want to donate such as warm winter gear, those are welcome. No other items are welcome at this time other than the highest need list and winter gear.

We are also having a spirit week in support of the donation drive school wide. See below for more information.

November 6 -- Color Day --

RED for Kindergarten

ORANGE for First Grade

YELLOW for Second Grade

GREEN for Third Grade

BLUE for Fourth Grade

PURPLE for Fifth Grade

PINK for Sixth Grade

November 7 -- Sport/Athletics Day

November 8 -- Mismatched Wacky Wednesday

November 9 -- Crazy Sock Day

November 10 -- Cozy/PJ Day

For your child’s safety and for the safety of others, all medication, even cough drops, must be kept locked in the health office, it must be in the original package and brought in by a parent or guardian. All medication, including cough drops, needs to be accompanied by a medical authorization form (see link below) signed by the parent or guardian, all prescription medication forms must be signed by the doctor. Whenever possible, the medication should be administered at home.

Office personnel will notify parents/guardian when a student needs to be sent home from school due to illness. Conditions requiring a student be sent home include: temperature greater than 100.4°F, vomiting, diarrhea, unexplained rashes, or on determination by the school nurse that the child’s condition prevents meaningful participation in the educational program, presents a health risk to the child or others, or that medical consultation is warranted unless the condition resolves.

Parents should complete the online Returning Student Registration for each child every year to verify that emergency daytime phone numbers are current so that parents can be reached if their child becomes ill or is injured while at school. Parents should also inform the School Nurse or Health Assistant of health-related information they feel is important for each child’s safety and success at school.

The Sunset Hills Community Club Website is a tool for parents to access information about Sunset Hills. You can sign up to volunteer, purchase spirit wear, access the school calendar and family directory and more!

If you had signed up last year you will need to review and update your account to re-activate it, you will be able to use the same login.

Access the site here & be sure to bookmark it:

www.sunsethillscommunityclub.com

We're still in need of volunteers for classroom parents and helpers for various grade levels. This is a great way to get involved and support your child's class. Please use the following link to sign up

https://sunsethillscommunityclub.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/112170

Free Meals, Free/Reduced Applications Available

CLICK HERE to fill out your application.

MySchoolBucks

Advantages of using MySchoolBucks:

• View your student's meal purchases
• See current account balance at a glance
• Automatic reminders when student or staff balance gets low
• Schedule recurring payments and never worry about lunch money again

Click on the link to access: www.myschoolbucks.com

Getting started is a simple three-step process!

1. Download the app or visit the MySchoolBucks homepage and click on “Sign Up Free”.

2.Create a user profile with your email address, establish a password, and set up your security questions.

3. Add a Student to your account using the student’s name, date of birth, and/or student ID number. (Some schools and districts may require either the student’s date of birth or student ID number. If you need assistance with your student's ID, please contact their school.)

Now you’re ready to make payments!

MySchoolBucks Parent Support
1-855-832-5226
support@myschoolbucks.com

The Westside Community Schools App is now available in the Apple Store and Google Play! Search Westside Community Schools, and you will see the Starman logo, signifying our app!

This is a free download for anyone with a smart phone or device. It draws data directly from Powerschool and our new websites, to compile all kinds of information for our families from lunch menus to news items and information, to calendars and posts from our social media.

Westside has a team of School Social Workers who function as a link between the home, school and community. They can assist families who are experiencing social, familial and/or economic challenges that impact the learning process. This includes helping to pay utility bills and access to our Westside Family Resource Center. Please click link below for more information.

Email: patterson.michelle@westside66.net
Website: https://sunsethills.westside66.org/
Location: 9503 Walnut Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: (402) 390-6480
Twitter: @SunsetHills66