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9 PLCC Pizza Bingo Night WMS 5:30-7:30pm

14 Valentine’s Class Parties

19 No School - Teacher Work Day

20 No School - Professional Learning

27 PL Community Club Meeting 6:30 pm

Calendar Change: Lancer Night will be March 14th.

You can link to the calendar at https://calendar.google.com/calendar/r/month?tab=mc.

On February 14th each classroom will have a Valentine’s Party. The party will be planned by the Prairie Lane Community Club room parent and homeroom teacher. Look for information from the room parent for volunteering, donations and items needed. This year, the room parent and four to fiver volunteers will assist in the classroom for the party. We thank you for helping our kiddos have a fun party!

HERE is the District Approved Snack List.

If you or someone you know has a child of kindergarten age (5 years old on or before July 31, 2024)

Please call the office as soon as possible to Let Mrs. Thompson know at 402-390-6470.

Online registraion will be open February 21st. Option forms are available now. Please see all the Enrollment Information at the bottom of this newsletter!

Second semester is in full swing! Our latest EY newsletter features writing contest winners, Geography Bee finals, and the latest Digital Dozen awards!

Be sure to check out the February Challenge, "Read About Black History". We provide online read-alongs to make the book selections more accessible.

Enjoy!

Megan Thompson

Westside Community Schools

EY Coordinator

Loveland, Prairie Lane, Westbrook

You may use this link to Westside66 website for the breakfast and lunch menus, nutrition information as well as links to mylunchmoney.com and Free/Reduced meals.

Visitors for Lunch

If you choose to have lunch with your child, please call the office before 9:00 am so we can let the kitchen know, and to ensure that there will be enough space in our Learning Commons area for families.

Parents,

Please remember that there is no supervision before 8:05 am. We request that your drop off time be scheduled to accommodate this schedule for safety reasons. Thank you for your help in this matter.

When there is snow on the ground, students may play in the snow if they have snow boots AND snow pants. Otherwise they will have the opportunity to play on the blacktop or playground equipment. We will hold outdoor recess when the temperature "feels like" 10 degrees fahrenheit or above.

Prairie Lane Elementary Fundraiser with the Omaha Lancers!

Omaha Lancers vs. Lincoln Stars

Doors: 6:00 PM

Puck Drop: 7:05 PM

Click here for the new registration information!

Pizza Bingo is right around the corner! As the 6th Grade celebration planning continues, we need your help to complete raffle baskets. The money made from raffle basket sales will be used towards the 6th Grade celebration. Please see the sign-up genius below to make the baskets Awesome and volunteer your time!

If you prefer to do a monetary donation, you can Venmo @Brad-Kisicki

(Leo’s mom and dad)

Thank you in advance!

6th Grade Planning Committee

PLCC Save the Date Events:

• 9 PLCC Pizza Bingo Night WMS 5:30-7:30pm

• 14 Valentine’s Class Parties
• 27 PL Community Club Meeting 6:30 pm

Suggestions or comments can be directed to president.plcc@gmail.com

Reminder: All Pizza Forms are due to the office by Monday, February 5th. Cant wait to see you there!

Join in the fun at Lake Zorinksy for a Polar Plunge Challenge! The event will be held on February 10th at 9:30 am. Click POLAR PLUNGE or use the barcode to sign up!

Questions can be sent to John McDonald. His email is mcdonald.john@westside66.net

Information can also be found on the following social media platforms.

X (formerly Twitter): @bowlingwestside

Facebook: Westside High School Bowling Club

Instagram: Westside High School Bowling

KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT FOR 2024-25

Kindergarten enrollment for District residents for the 2024-25 school year begins approximately late February 2024. Please check our website at westside66.org to start your enrollment online.

Children entering kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before July 31, 2024. Parents may wait to enroll their child(ren) in kindergarten for an additional year. However, Nebraska law requires that child(ren) who reach the age of six prior to Jan 1st of the then current school year must be enrolled in school.

For questions about enrollment, please contact the Westside Welcome Center at 402-390-2100 or enrollment@westside66.net

KINDERGARTEN OPTION ENROLLMENT

If you live outside of the Westside district and have a child eligible for kindergarten in 2024-25 who has

a sibling attending our schools through the Option Enrollment program, you must submit an option application for your kindergartener. The deadline to apply for Option Enrollment is 4:00 pm on

March 15th.

In addition to kindergarten, you can apply for any other grade level by the same deadline, 4:00 pm on March 15th.

Option Enrollment forms can be completed using this link:

https://forms.gle/FvsmAEBqRpcePEKg9

Questions about Option Enrollment, please contact Student Services at 402-390-2107.

IN-DISTRICT TRANSFERS FOR 2024-2025

Are you a District resident and would like your K-6 grade child(ren) to attend an elementary school in Westside other than the area where you live? The deadline to submit an In-District Transfer request for the upcoming school year is 4:00 pm on March 15th.

An In-District Transfer request form must also be completed for any child starting kindergarten next year who has a sibling attending an elementary school outside of their home attendance area.. The deadline to submit this request is also 4:00 pm on March 15th.

In district transfer forms can be completed using this link: https://forms.gle/EHgruZWb9MH1UBtH8

Questions about In-District Transfers, please contact Student Services at 402-390-2107.

EARLY ADMISSION FOR KINDERGARTEN

Children of District residents who wish to be tested for early entrance to kindergarten must turn 5 years old between August 1 and October 15, 2024.

For further information regarding early entrance testing, please contact Early Admissions at 402-390-2142.

Be Safe, Respectful, Responsible !

# BE KIND