Wildcat Weekly
05.03.24
Willowdale Wildcats Have Heart!
New School Hours!
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
Principal Message
Greetings!
1. What a wonderful day we had! This morning we had the pleasure of meeting all of our new Wildcat kindergarten students today! What a great day for Kindergarten Roundup!
2. Our 5th grade students had a great time visiting their middle schools! It's hard to believe that their time at Willowdale is soon coming to a close!
3. The last day for 4th grade orchestra is Wednesday, May 8th. The last day for 5th grade orchestra is Friday, May 10th.
4. It's almost time for our 2nd annual carnival!!! Please join us Friday night, 5/10 for this great event!
5. Have a wonderful weekend with your families!
Kindergarten and New Student Registration is now OPEN!
If you have a student that will be a Kindergardner for the 24-25 school year, registration is now open. Please visit www.mpsomaha.org to see how to begin that registration. THIS IS ONLY FOR INCOMING KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS OR NEW STUDENTS. Current families will begin the Annual Update on June 9th.
Please contact Terri Hartley at tlhartley@mpsomaha.org or 402-715-8280 for questions or concerns.
Thank you!
The 2024-2025 School Year!
School Supply Kits for the 24-25 School Year
Dear Parents, Great news! We are offering a school supply kit program this year, so there’s no need to head to the store. Supply orders include the exact colors, quantities, and brands your teachers have approved for class. Get your Back to School shopping taken care of with one easy kit! Simply place your order online at ShopTTkits.com by May 31st. Enter our school’s account number 88573.
2024-2025 School Calendar
The first day of school for the. 2024-2025 school year will be Thursday, August 8th.
Spark Adventure Camps for this Summer
Book Swap
Dates to Remember!
PTO Corner
Join PTO Today!
President - Wendy Gibson
Vice President - Brittany Hoebelheinrich
Secretary - Jordan Fletcher
Treasurer - Bridget Perry
Spirit Wear for Willowdale
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.
Willowdale Carnival
Spring Carnival Donations and Volunteer Sign up
If you are interested in donating to the Willowdale Spring Carnival, or if you would like to Volunteer, here is the link to do that!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080848ABAC2AA6FA7-48813242-spring
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. There are options for both donations and volunteering. Thank you so much for helping making our 2nd Annual Spring Carnival successful!
-Kellie, Katie and PTO
Purchase your Wristbands and meal tickets before the Carnival to save you time!
Student Directory
The Willowdale Student Directory has been updated for the 2023-24 school year! Click here to open the directory in Google Sheets. Click here to open as a PDF. (You can use CTRL+F to search for a student’s name.) If you still need to update or add your info, please fill out the form here.
Please contact the Willowdale PTO or Bridget Perry with any concerns.
There is still time to order a 23-24 Yearbook!
Metro Area Summer 2024 Opportunities
Please use this link to see all the available opportunities available this summer.
Partners 4 Education
Proceeds from our Partners 4 Education and other family nights help fray costs for teachers/classrooms and help supplement funds that are not covered for field trips.
Willowdale teachers, staff and students appreciate all of the support from our families and Partners.
Thank you!
North Middle School Theater Tech Camp
We all know them...Students that don't really want to sing or dance or act, but they would really like to be involved in a show backstage. We are excited to announce a camp for just for THEM!
The Millard North Middle School Music & Theater Departments will be offering a Theater Tech Camp for any 2024-2025 6-8th grade students on Saturday, August 3rd from 9am-3pm! Any student interested in being involved in a musical or drama production, or help with the tech side of show choir is encouraged to attend. Based on the experiences we are offering, we need to cap the enrollment at 50, so don't hesitate! To enroll, please send an email to Lori Brown: llbrown@mpsomaha.org TODAY!
Millard West Dance Team Summer Camp
To register, please use this link:
Millard West Tennis Camp
Millard West Summer Camps
Millard Summer Show Choir Camps
Hey Families,
Do you know a current 3rd, 4th, or 5th grader who loves to sing and move? We would love to have them join one (or BOTH) of our Millard Show Choir Camps this summer! There are TWO to choose from!!! (or choose BOTH) One at Beadle Middle and one at Millard North High! These camps are open to ALL current 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders (kids who WILL be in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade next school year!) Please check out the attached flier for all information. Then you will email klwhisinnand@mpsomaha.org to register your child for Beadle OR llbrown@mpsomaha.org to register your child for Millard North.
Sincerely,
Kelly, Lori, Eric, and Mary
Lunch for Week 05.06.24 - 05.10.24
Lunch Menu & Important Information regarding Lunches!
Lunch for Monday, May 6th:
1. Bean & Cheese Burrito
2. Pepperoni Pizza
3. Ham & Cheese Wrap
4. Bagel Kidzable
Lunch for Tuesday, May 7th:
1. Big City Bites-New York CIty Street Hot Dog
2. Pancakes & Scrambled Eggs
3. Pepperoni & Cheddar Kidzable
4. Bagel Kidzable
Lunch for Wednesday, May 8th:
1. Beefy Mac
2. Chicken Nuggets
3. Sunbutter & Jelly Sandwich
4. Bagel Kidzable
Lunch for Thursday, May 9th:
1. Beef Nachos
2. Pizza Sticks w/Pizza Sauce
3. Turkey Bacon Sub
4. Bagel Kidzable
Lunch for Friday, May 10th:
1. Corn Dog
2. Chicken Pot Pie
3. Fiesta Salad
4. Bagle Kidzable
Meal Prices for 2023-2024
Breakfast - $1.60
Lunch - $3.15
2nd lunch - $2.75
Adult lunch - $4.60
Milk - $0.55