Panther Weekly Update

October

10 No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences

11 No School

14 No School - Professional Learning

15 4th & 5th Music Program, WMS 6:00 pm

17 PLCC Fundraiser Day of Awesomeness

22 PL Community Club Meeting 6:30 pm

31 Halloween Fun 2:45-3:15 pm

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

Sign Ups for Parent Teacher Communications are now open.

Click here to access the Prairie Lane portal page and search for your child's teacher. Sign up each of your students separately.

See you soon!

Studies have shown that social media and digital devices can significantly impact the mental health of our youth. That is why Westside Community Schools has expanded its partnership with Smart GEN Society to now include grades 4-12. WCS has been partnering with Smart GEN Society with conversations happening at WHS and WMS, as well as community forums. We appreciate Smart GEN Society's approach, which is age-appropriate, non-judgemental, and relevant to each grade level. Their relatable content allows students to connect quickly and hear the heart of the message.

Smart GEN Society will be at Prairie Lane presenting to our 4th - 6th grade students on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.

Be on the lookout for more information from the district about community forums from Smart GEN Society that are open to the public.

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.

Free and reduced families from the previous year were grandfathered in until September 30th.
If applicable, families in each household will need to newly apply for free and reduced meal benefits (which carry over to other opportunities including technology, camps, etc.)
Click here to apply https://www.myschoolapps.com/

We hope you join us for our next meeting on September 24th at 6:30pm! Suggestions or comments can be directed to president.plcc@gmail.com

We are excited to announce the launch of our WE-SIDE Community Events Calendar. This calendar includes dates and times for local events and community offerings.

While we are not a partner, sponsor, or organizer of the listed events, we’d like to share them with you as part of our WE-SIDE initiative, which highlights opportunities available in the greater Omaha community.

Started in the summer of 2020, WE-SIDE stands for Welcoming Equity Support Inclusion Dignity Everyone. This initiative was created to foster a district community where everyone feels valued, connected, and respected. The initiative seeks to build a supportive environment that honors the dignity of every individual, creating a sense of belonging and unity within the Westside community.

The events are listed on the right-hand side of the WCS website homepage. Click on each event for specific logistical information. However, for details or inquiries regarding any of these events, please contact the official event organizers directly.

We are excited to share these opportunities with you and hope you find something new to explore with friends or family members.