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. Once again, THANK YOU for your great support of our school at our restaurant nights!

2. We look forward to partnering with you next week at parent/teacher conferences!

3. Included in this edition is a letter regarding MAP reports. These are now accessible on Parent Vue! If you have any questions, they can be discussed at parent teacher conferences next week!

4. Due to the short week next week (no school Thursday, 10/10, Friday, 10/11 or Monday, 10/14), we will not have a newsletter.

5. Have a wonderful, warm, weekend with your families!

The Book Fair will be open:

October 3rd and 4th, 3:30-4:15pm

October 7th & 8th, 3:30-8:00pm

Willowdale students and staff would like to honor our Veteran's on November 11th, 9:00AM-11:00AM. You can send Veteran photos with a brief description to be included in the slideshow to Terri Hartly at tlhartley@mpsomaha.org

If you would like to attend the Veteran's Day program, please RSVP with the link below. The window to RSVP will close Wednesday, November 6th.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JMhdFIpX5zWxtmZdxhM7RoXz9_bJMGQttW-BQQvTzgs/edit

Any questions or concerns regarding the program, please reach out to Terri Hartley at tlhartley@mpsomaha.org or 402-715-8280.

Thank you.

Retake day is Friday, October 25th. If your student was absent on picture day, and you need another picture form, please let the office know to send one home with your child.

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

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/

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

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:

December 4th is for 2nd Grade

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 October 7th - October 14th:

Monday, October 7th

1. Beefy Mac & Roll

2. Pepperoni Pizza

3. Ham & Cheese Wrap

4. Bagel Kidzable

Tuesday, October 8th

1. Crispy Chicken Sandwich

2. Pepperoni Pizza Sliders

3. Pepperoni & Cheddar Kidzable

4. Waffle Kidzable

Wednesday, October 9th

1. Bean & Cheese Burrito

2. Chicken Nuggets

3. Sunbutter & Jelly Sandwich

4. Bagel Kidzable

Thursday, October 10th

NO SCHOOL

Friday, October 11th

NO SCHOOL

Monday, October 14th

NO SCHOOL