Westside Middle School

September 29, 2024

Community Club Needs Your Help!

Westside Middle School Community Club provides dinners for the.teachers and staff during the Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 9 and 10. Help us keep the teachers fueled up! Please donate by October 6th to help offset the cost!

Click on the flyer below to see all the different ways to donate!

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Book Fair

Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school!

This is a great opportunity to connect with your child over the thrill of bringing home new books to dive into again and again. Studies show that kids read more when they choose books for themselves. And fostering a love of independent reading leads to a wide variety of benefits—including academic success and improved mental health. Here’s everything you need to know about the Book Fair:

Dates: October 7-9 from 3:15-4:00; October 9 from 5-8; and October 10 from 11-4

Location: WMS Library

There’s even more info on our school’s Book Fair homepage: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/westsidemiddleschool2

While you’re there, set up a Book Fair eWallet, the digital payment account that allows your child to shop for books at the Fair without cash. Then share your eWallet link so friends and extended family can add funds. When you fund an eWallet, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a giving initiative called Share the Fair™. Your contributions directly support our students who need help buying books from the Fair. Many of us still remember the rush of finding the perfect book at a Scholastic Book Fair. I hope you’ll join your child at our school’s Fair and share a reading experience they’ll remember forever. Happy reading,

PS: Need one more reason to visit the Book Fair? Every purchase at the Fair benefits our school!

Library News!!

Find out all the important Library News by clicking on their newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/jfpk1v

Parent Teacher Conferences

We are prepping for the Fall 2024 Parent Teacher Conferences. Here at the middle school we will have conferences on Wednesday, October 9th and Thursday, October 10th.

Wed. October 9th Schedule
WebEx Meetings: 4:00-5:00pm
In-Person Meetings: 5:00-8:00pm

Thurs. October 10th Schedule
WebEx Meetings: 8:00-11:30am
In-Person Meetings: 12:30-4:00pm

If you filled out the survey and requested a Webex meeting, you will be recieving an email on Monday, September 30th with a Sign-up Genius Link.

Attendance

FALLING INTO GOOD ATTENDANCE

As the weather cools and the leaves begin to turn we start turning our attention to the upcoming Fall season. First quarter will soon be behind us and we have begun to see some trends with students being late to school or absent altogether. "Falling" into good attendance starts at home. Role modeling to students that school is important by encouraging them to be here every day, and on time, is an important life lesson they will carry into their lives and careers.

Students can also see that parents are invested in their education when parents engage with their teachers, whether by touching base throughout the year, and/or attending Parent Teacher Conferences (PTC). This year, Vala's Pumpkin Patch has graciously donated two tickets (an $85.98 value) to help us "fall" into good attendance in the second quarter. Any parent that attends PTC, whether in person or virtually, will have the opportunity to have their name in a drawing for the Vala's tickets to enjoy the many fall activities.

We greatly appreciate the support of our families as we strive to improve the attendance of each of our students. As always, we believe that the school and the student/family are all a team. If there are any barriers to attendance that the school can assist with, please reach out to the Dean, Counselor or Social Worker.

Westside We-Side

WE-SIDE COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR

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

Community Club Information

Are you looking for an impactful way to support teachers, staff and students at WMS? If so, the WMS Community Club (WMS CC) needs YOU!

The Community Club’s first meeting is Thursday, August 15th from 3:30 – 4:30. For your convenience, the meeting is available via Zoom or in person at WMS.

WMS CC supports our teachers and staff by organizing fall and spring conference meals, providing gift cards for the monthly teacher recognition program and the teacher/staff end of year celebration. WMS CC celebrates our student body by providing refreshments at the academic awards night and organizing the 8th grade end of year dance.

2024 – 2025 Meetings

10/17 3:30 – 4:30 PM

11/14 3:30 – 4:30 PM

1/16 3:30 – 4:30 PM

2/20 3:30 – 4:30 PM

3/13 3:30 – 4:30 PM

4/14 3:30 – 4:30 PM

If you have questions and/or interested in attending, please contact susanclauser@gmail.com for the Zoom meeting or attend the first meeting on August 15th! We will gather in the main office at the Middle School and then move from there to our meeting space.