(402) 390-6480

drelicharz.cristina@westside66.net

(402) 390-8203

jocson.angelique@westside66.net

FEBRUARY

6 Community Club Meeting, 6:30 pm, Library

12 Carnival, 6-8 pm, WMS

12-16 Kindness Week

14 Valentine’s Parties, 2:15- 2:45pm

19 Teacher Work Day-NO SCHOOL

20 President’s Day-NO SCHOOL

20 Don & Millie’s Night, 4:00-9:00 pm

23 Spirit Day

MARCH

5 Community Club Meeting, 6:30 pm, Library

11-13 Book fair

14 Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4:00-8:00 pm

15 Parent/Teacher Conferences, 8:00 am-4:00 pm

14-15 NO SCHOOL

21-6th Grade Vocal Music Festival

25 Band-O-Rama, WHS Gym, 7:00 pm

19 Don & Millie’s Night, 4:00 pm-8:00 pm

26 Spring Pictures

26 District Strings West Fest, 7:00 pm, WHS Gym

29 Spirit Day

29 EARLY DISMISSAL-1:00 pm

APRIL

1-5 Spring Break-NO SCHOOL

9 Community Club Meeting, 6:30 pm, Library

16 Don & Millie’s Night, 4:00 pm-9:00 pm

26 Spirit Day

29-Professional Learning-NO SCHOOL

MAY

4 District Big Band Dance, 5:30 pm

7 Community Club Meeting, 6:30 pm, Library

9 Taco Ride, 6:00-7:00pm

17 All School Picnic/ Field Day TBD

21 Don & Millie’s Night, 4:00-9:00 pm

24 Last day of school-NOON DISMISSAL

*Please note that all dates and times are subject to change. Thank you for your flexibility

Day 1: Music or Library •Strings

Day 2: Music or Library •Strings

Day 3: Art or PE •Band

Day 4: Art or PE •Band

Our school day begins at 8:30 am. Drop off time for breakfast is 8:10 am. All other students will be able to enter the building at 8:20 am. As long as the temperature is not below a "feels like" temperature of 10 degrees, your student will be asked to wait outside. Please make sure they are dressed accordingly.

Every Wednesday we will end the school day at 3:00 pm instead of 3:30 pm. This gives our teachers throughout the District collaboration time by attending weekly professional learning communities. Students are expected to be off school grounds by 3:15.

We want to know that all students are safe. Please contact the main office at (402) 390-6480 or drelicharz.cristina@westside66.net with any information related to your child's attendance. If we have not heard from you, it is our policy to call.

This includes:

•Late Arrival-include lunch preference

•Absence-include reason for absence

•Early pick up/appointments

•Change of pick up arrangements

If your student is not in their classroom by 8:30 am they must come to the main office to sign in or they will be counted absent. Students coming or going during the day for appointments, illness, etc also must sign in and out through the main office.

Please remember that after school plans should be made in the morning. Students are expected to be off school grounds by 3:45 pm (3:15 pm on Wednesdays). Each child should know what the after school plan is. Students going home with another child after school should make plans ahead of time.

Please notify the school if there is an unexpected change of after school plans for your child. If you know in the morning, a note to the teacher and main office is always appreciated. We appreciate your cooperation in making sure your child is safe.

Please remember, all birthday/classroom treats will need to come from the District approved snack list. Please click here to view the updated list.

KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT FOR 2024-25

Kindergarten enrollment for District residents for the 2024-25 school year begins approximately late February 2024. 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

KINDERGARTEN OPTION ENROLLMENT

If you live outside of the Westside district and have a child eligible for kindergarten in 2024-25 who has

a sibling attending our schools through the Option Enrollment program, you must submit an option application for your kindergartener. The deadline to apply for Option Enrollment is 4:00 pm on

March 15th.

In addition to kindergarten, you can apply for any other grade level by the same deadline, 4:00 pm on March 15th.

Option Enrollment forms can be completed using this link:

https://forms.gle/FvsmAEBqRpcePEKg9

Questions about Option Enrollment, please contact Student Services at 402-390-2107.

IN-DISTRICT TRANSFERS FOR 2024-2025

Are you a District resident and would like your K-6 grade child(ren) to attend an elementary school in Westside other than the area where you live? The deadline to submit an In-District Transfer request for the upcoming school year is 4:00 pm on March 15th.

An In-District Transfer request form must also be completed for any child starting kindergarten next year who has a sibling attending an elementary school outside of their home attendance area.. The deadline to submit this request is also 4:00 pm on March 15th.

In district transfer forms can be completed using this link: https://forms.gle/EHgruZWb9MH1UBtH8

Questions about In-District Transfers, please contact Student Services at 402-390-2107.

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.

Kindness Week is February 12-16! Here at Sunset, we work hard to teach and practice kindness each day. However, in honor of "National Random Acts of Kindness Week", we plan to make this a focus with different activities planned for each day. Our "No Place for Hate" student group has worked together on this and we are looking forward to a great week!

The Digital Dozen award is presented to WCS students who earn 12 of the digital badges from the EY Website (ey.westside66.org), which is available to students district-wide.

It takes self-motivation, grit, and determination to earn these badges, and

these star students should be proud of this accomplishment!

For your child’s safety and for the safety of others, all medication, even cough drops, must be kept locked in the health office, it must be in the original package and brought in by a parent or guardian. All medication, including cough drops, needs to be accompanied by a medical authorization form (see link below) signed by the parent or guardian, all prescription medication forms must be signed by the doctor. Whenever possible, the medication should be administered at home.

Office personnel will notify parents/guardian when a student needs to be sent home from school due to illness. Conditions requiring a student be sent home include: temperature greater than 100.4°F, vomiting, diarrhea, unexplained rashes, or on determination by the school nurse that the child’s condition prevents meaningful participation in the educational program, presents a health risk to the child or others, or that medical consultation is warranted unless the condition resolves.

Parents should complete the online Returning Student Registration for each child every year to verify that emergency daytime phone numbers are current so that parents can be reached if their child becomes ill or is injured while at school. Parents should also inform the School Nurse or Health Assistant of health-related information they feel is important for each child’s safety and success at school.

The Junior Warriors Football Program will be hosting a FREE clinic on Saturday, March 16th, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Sign up by scanning the QR code on the flyer or use this link: Jr. Warriors Football Clinic Sign Up

• Free of charge
• Free T-Shirt
• Varsity Coaching Staff
• Skills clinic followed by 7v7.

The Sunset Hills Community Club Website is a tool for parents to access information about Sunset Hills. You can sign up to volunteer, purchase spirit wear, access the school calendar and family directory and more!

If you had signed up last year you will need to review and update your account to re-activate it, you will be able to use the same login.

Access the site here & be sure to bookmark it:

www.sunsethillscommunityclub.com

We're still in need of volunteers for classroom parents and helpers for various grade levels. This is a great way to get involved and support your child's class. Please use the following link to sign up

https://sunsethillscommunityclub.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/112170

Free Meals, Free/Reduced Applications Available

CLICK HERE to fill out your application.

MySchoolBucks

Advantages of using MySchoolBucks:

• View your student's meal purchases
• See current account balance at a glance
• Automatic reminders when student or staff balance gets low
• Schedule recurring payments and never worry about lunch money again

Click on the link to access: www.myschoolbucks.com

Getting started is a simple three-step process!

1. Download the app or visit the MySchoolBucks homepage and click on “Sign Up Free”.

2.Create a user profile with your email address, establish a password, and set up your security questions.

3. Add a Student to your account using the student’s name, date of birth, and/or student ID number. (Some schools and districts may require either the student’s date of birth or student ID number. If you need assistance with your student's ID, please contact their school.)

Now you’re ready to make payments!

MySchoolBucks Parent Support
1-855-832-5226
support@myschoolbucks.com

The Westside Community Schools App is now available in the Apple Store and Google Play! Search Westside Community Schools, and you will see the Starman logo, signifying our app!

This is a free download for anyone with a smart phone or device. It draws data directly from Powerschool and our new websites, to compile all kinds of information for our families from lunch menus to news items and information, to calendars and posts from our social media.

Westside has a team of School Social Workers who function as a link between the home, school and community. They can assist families who are experiencing social, familial and/or economic challenges that impact the learning process. This includes helping to pay utility bills and access to our Westside Family Resource Center. Please click link below for more information.

Email: patterson.michelle@westside66.net
Website: https://sunsethills.westside66.org/
Location: 9503 Walnut Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: (402) 390-6480
Twitter: @SunsetHills66