Wildcat Weekly

LEARNING HAS NO LIMITS AT WILLOWDALE!

School Hours are M-T-TH-F 8:30am - 3:30pm

Wednesday Hours are 8:30am - 2:30pm

Email: tlhartley@mpsomaha.org
Website: willowdale.mpsomaha.org
Location: 16901 P Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-715-8280

If you need to get a message to your student about changes in Pick-Up, please call the school at 402-715-8280 before 3:00pm and before 2:00pm on Wednesdays.

Thank you!

Greetings!

1. This is an especially fun time of year full of joy! Please remember to help model that joy in our parking lot at drop-off and pick-up. As the weather gets colder, less children walk, resulting more cars in our parking lot! Bring your patience as we work hard to get our line moving as quickly as we can! Thank you!

2. Getting outside and getting fresh air is so important, even when it is cold! We go outside almost every day! If your children wear shorts, they will be very cold at recess. If they wear a hoodie only and not a coat, they will be very cold at recess. Gloves, mittens and hats are also important! Please help your children make sure they have all of these items (labeled with their name!) so they can enjoy their time outside. Thank you!

3. Thank you for your support at Don & Millie's Night this week!

4. Next Wednesday, 12/11 is McTeacher Night!

5. Have a wonderful weekend with your families!!

The MPS Algebra Aptitude Assessment will be give to 5th Grade students by Mrs. Gillis on Tuesday, January 14th. Please see the letter below and if you have questions, please reach out to Mrs. Gillis.

Thanks.

Please fill out this link if you have a student that will be in Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1uJUpM02XL-04-yORJFajBuYbItYnJTSf97ZJkTxUQFE/edit

The PTO is a great way to meet other parents, find out about PTO sponsored events and volunteer on several event committees. By joining and/or being a volunteer, you are working with other parents and teachers/staff members, to help enrich the educational experience for all students.

President - Wendy Gibson

Vice President - Brittany Hoebelheinrich

Secretary - Jordan Fletcher

Treasurer - Bridget Perry

Paper copies were sent home on Tuesday, November 26th.

The link to order Willowdale Spirit Wear is open if you would like to order more Spirit Wear. Plus, don't forget to TAGG your receipt from your purchase, a portion goes back to Willowdale PTO.

https://willowdalewildcats.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

You can access this year's student directory at this link: Willowdale Student Directory

Pages 1-5 of the directory are sorted by student last name and pages 6-10 are sorted by teacher.

If you need to add information or another student, please fill out this form

If you would like to sign up to provide a an item to the snack cart, please use the following link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080848ABAC2AA6FA7-53608400-holiday#/

The first day of school for the. 2024-2025 school year will be Thursday, August 8th.

Millard West Educators Rising (Education Academy) is sponsoring a Parent's Day Out on Sunday, December 15th from 1-4 pm. This fundraiser will help us attend the State Educators Rising Convention/Competition in Kearney this February. Want to do some last minute shopping or want to get lunch? Sign up with the QR code below.

Please use the QR code to sign up to be a Watch Dog. Please only sign up for one or two spots so other dads and moms have a chance to be a Watch Dog.

Thank you.

Everyone is welcome on each Don & Millie's Night, located at 144th & Harrison streets. Art work will be displayed on the night for that grade level.

Here are the dates for your planning:

January 8th is for 3rd Grade

February 5th is for 4th Grade

March 5th is for 5th Grade

April 2nd is for KG, 1st and 2nd

May 7th is for 3rd, 4th and 5th.

Lunch Choices for the week of December 9th - December 13th:

Monday, December 9th

1. Creamy Chicken & Rice Casserole

2. Cheese Pizza

3. Ham & Cheese Wrap

4. Bagel Kidzable

Tuesday, December 10th

1. Breaded Mozzarella Sticks w/Pizza Sauce

2. Spaghetti & Meatballs

3. Chicken BLT Salad & Roll

4. Waffle Kidzable

Wednesday, December 11th

1. Crispito w/Cheese Sauce

2. Chicken Nuggets

3. Fruit N Yo To Go Box

4. Bagel Kidzable

Thursday, December 12th

1. Holiday Meal

2. Waffle Kidzable

Friday, November 13th

1. Sweet & Sour Chicken w/Brown Rice

2. Hamburger

3. Cheese Pizza Kidzable

4. Bagel Kidzable