Tiger Tracks

Yesterday, our 3rd graders took their Omaha field trip. One of the places that they visited was the Omaha Fire Department downtown. To their surprise, one of the firefighters, Daniel Prucha, was an Oakdale graduate! They were thrilled to get to talk to him, ask him questions, and learn that he attended Oakdale just like them! We shared the photo of them together with Daniel's mom and below is her response. Many of us know how special Oakdale is because we live and breathe it every day. Her remarks just show how much an impact Oakdale is on our students.

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I cannot thank you enough for sharing this picture and kind words with me about Daniel. He will have this picture to look back on as a special memory from his time as a brand new OFD Firefighter/Paramedic when he retires in 30 years! Hopefully having a former Oakdale student talk to them today made the trip a little more special, relatable, and memorable for the students.

I also hope that you and all of the wonderful Oakdale teachers who educated our 4 sons know what an important part you have played in all our sons’ successes. Daniel has been through an extremely rigorous educational, hiring, and training process to get his degree, learn to save lives and reach his ultimate goal of being a member of OFD at age 22. He exceeded expectations at every challenge given to him. I tell you this because I can 100% say that the Oakdale staff laid the foundation for where he is today…..living his dream and serving the Omaha community with pride. I assure you, he used every ounce of reading, writing, math, science, physical education, study habits, and “Triple B” skills that were instilled in him there!

I am forever grateful for what each of you do to help our children achieve their goals, and become productive members of society. You make more of a difference than you will ever know.

Susie P. (Daniel's mom)

Please check out the EY highlights from April!

Congratulations to Fletcher P. in Mrs. Pontious' 2nd grade class and Anna C. in Mrs. Clark's 4th grade class. They were randomly selected for this month's high 5 drawing. They were able to pick three friends and participate in some Yoga and Yogurt with our first grade teachers.

Be on the lookout for the next High 5 Drawing in May! Students can enter a chance to win participating in a scavenger hunt sponsored by our sixth grade teacher, Mrs. Kratky!

Kindergarten enrollment for District residents for the 2024-25 school year is in progress. Please check our website at westside66.org to start your enrollment online.

Children entering kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before July 31, 2024. Parents may wait to enroll their child(ren) in kindergarten for an additional year. However, Nebraska law requires that child(ren) who reach the age of six prior to Jan. 1st of the then current school year must be enrolled in school.

For questions about enrollment, please contact the Westside Welcome Center at 402-390-2100 or enrollment@westside66.net.

After registering, remember to contact the Westside Welcome Center to schedule your appointment to submit necessary paperwork before the first day of school (August 8, 2024).

EARLY ADMISSION FOR KINDERGARTEN

Children of District residents who wish to be tested for early entrance to kindergarten must turn 5 years old between August 1 and October 15, 2024.

For further information regarding early entrance testing, please contact Early Admissions at 402-390-2142.

Linked you will find our year long Oakdale Calendar. This is not an all-inclusive calendar and is subject to change throughout the year. However, it will provide a general outline of events to pencil in on your calendar.

In addition, we encourage you to access our Oakdale Calendar through our Website, the Westside Community Schools App, or to subscribe so that this information shows right up on your own calendar for iPhone, iPad, Mac, or any other Google Calendar subscribable platform.

May

4 District Big Band Dance, 5:30 WHS

9 Don & Millie's Night

10 Spring Fling, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

15 6th Grade Afternoon of the Accomplished , 1:35 p.m.

23 Triple Be Field Day

24 Last Day of School, 12:00 p.m. dismissal

We know it is important to consider both the physical and social-emotional wellbeing of our students, families, and staff. We continue to be committed to providing regular instruction and support for studying in managing thoughts and feelings.

If your child is experiencing particular difficulties and you would like to explore options for additional support we encourage you to contact our School Counselor, Mrs. Mary McPadden (mcpadden.mary@westside66.net) or our School Psychologist, Mrs. Brittany Lichtenberg (lichtenberg.brittany@westside66.net), who can help in coordinating additional support and resources.

Dine at Don & Millie's on Thursday May 9th! Take a night off from cooking to raise money for Community Club. Be sure to let them know you are with Oakdale. A certain percentage of proceeds go to the Community Club to help with Oakdale programming.

Don't forget that Don & Millie's nights don't end with the end of the school year. You can still participate over the summer! There are two Don & Millie's nights scheduled for June 13th and July 11th. These are great opportunities to see friends over the summer

Congratulations to Elle M. in Mrs. Johnson's kindergarten class, Finnegan I. in Mrs. Pedersen's 1st grade class, Mason H. in Mrs. Houston's 2nd grade class, and Maddison H. in Mrs. Kopperund's 5th grade class. They each won a free kids meal and cinch sack from Don & Millie's. If you attend our Don & Millie's Family Restaurant night offered each month, your student could be entered into a chance to win this prize!

RAISE FUNDS + GET REWARDS IN A SNAP!

How It Works

1. Make a purchase at any TAGG business
2. Visit TAGG.today to upload your receipt and choose to support Oakdale (Have receipts you forgot to TAGG? Don't worry, you have 30 days to upload them.)
3. The business will donate, at no extra cost to you!

Community Club meetings for the 2023-2024 school year have come to and end. Please keep your eyes open for meetings for the next school year!

The Oakdale School Community Club offers a FREE online family directory for families to use. Only families who submit information to the Community Club or give permission through the Returning Student Registration Process will be included in the directory. If you have not already logged in to the website, please log in and update your information OR new parents can create a new login.

Westside Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital/parental status, military/veteran status or any other category protected by law in its programs and activities or in admission or access to, or treatment in, hiring and employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

The following District personnel have been designated to coordinate compliance and can address inquiries about the District’s nondiscrimination policies and procedures:

For questions or concerns by students, parents or others:

• Coordinator of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator – ABC Bldg. 909 So. 76th St. Omaha (402) 390-2100 E-mail: titleixcoordinator@westside66.net
• Director of Special Services/ADA & 504 Coordinator (disability/accommodation) ABC Bldg. 909 So. 76th St. E-mail: ADAcoordinator@westside66.net

For questions by District employees or applicants:

• Ass’t Supt. for Human Resources/Lead Title IX Coordinator - 909 So. 76th St. Omaha, NE (402) 390-2100 E-mail: titleixcoordinatorHR@westside66.net

For further information about anti-discrimination laws or to file a complaint of discrimination you may also contact the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), U.S. Dept. of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106,
Tele. (816) 268-0550, Fax (816) 268-0599, (TDD) (800) 877-8339, or ocr.kansascity@ed.gov.

Oakdale Elementary's mission is to ensure academic excellence and to serve the unique needs of all learners.

Oakdale's Expectations:

• Be Safe
• Be Respectful
• Be Responsible
• (Be Kind)

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Location: 9801 W Center Rd, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Phone: 402-390-6460
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