Westside Elementary Inclusion Week

In Westside we believe all students deserve to be included in the activities, fun, friendships, and learning of school. In partnership with Special Olympics Nebraska, Westside presented our first All Elementary Inclusion Week March 11th through the 15th. During this week students were invited to participate in fun spirit themes and activities outlined below.

Watch our first video where we introduce Inclusion Week to our student body.

MARVELous Monday

What makes you SUPER? We are more alike than we are different and we also each have unique strengths. Take time to talk to a friend about their hidden super power and alter ego. Make a new friend of the mild-mannered unassuming peer on the playground.

Teamwork Tuesday

Try something new at recess. Play a new game. Invite a new friend to join your activity. Everyone deserves to be included. We are stronger as a team than alone.

Rockstar Wednesday

What "Rocks" about your classmates." Make a chain link with your class and school to share your Rock Star ability.

Throwback Thursday

Whether you love the fashion of the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, or 90's, pick a generation to show your style. Look back and celebrate where we each come from. Grow new friendships as we learn about our favorite styles!

Futuristic Friday

It takes all kinds of people to make our school and world a great place. Show your future dream job and dress like what you dream to be when you grow up.

We would like to thank our Special Education teachers, Jen Borges, Jena Coil, and Jodi Marshall (or as they like to be called - The J Crew), for creating the above videos. Without their leadership, this week would not have taken place. In addition, thank you to all the students who participated in the filming of the videos. Oakdale Elementary is a special school where inclusion is embodied in everything we do. Thank you parents, students, and teachers for all that you do every day.