Westside Middle School

November 24, 2024

Important Dates

Thanksgiving Break

Wednesday, November 27th - No School
Thursday, November 28th - No School
Friday, November 29th - No School

MAP Testing

December 3-5 - Language Arts
December 9-13 - Math

Winter Break

Friday, December 20th - 12:45 Dismissal
December 23 - January 3rd - NO School

NJHS Toy Drive

NJHS is sponsoring a Toy Drive to support Open Door Mission's Project Santa. NJHS members will be collecting BRAND NEW TOYS before school every morning from Dec 2nd through the 13th. Suggested toys include board games, puzzles, trucks and baby dolls.

Toys can be dropped off in the PAC Hallway and in the hallway by the main office. Students will be given a ticket for each toy donated for a chance to win a gift card to Smoothie King, Scooters or Dunkin Donuts!

MAP Testing

We will have our Winter MAP Testing in December. Students will take the tests in their Language Arts and Math classes.

Winter Testing

LA - December 3-5
Math - December 9-13

Remember this is one assessment tool our school district uses to help determine what your child is ready to learn and to measure academic growth throughout the school year. This assessment adapts to your child's level of readiness to learn. As a result, each student has the same opportunity to succeed and maintain a positive attitude toward the MAP® assessments. MAP® assessments are untimed, but each will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

MAP® assessment results, in the form of a RIT score (Rausch Unit), let teachers know where a student’s strengths are and what support may be needed in specific areas. Teachers use this information to guide their instruction in the classroom. MAP® outcomes also help to inform decision making in program offerings.

Please make sure your student is in attendance to take these exams!

Evacuation Drill Follow Up

On Friday, students and staff at Westside Middle School successfully conducted a scheduled evacuation drill to the designated off-campus evacuation site. The drill was completed efficiently and safely, with students following instructions, maintaining order, and arriving at the site within the planned time frame. The exercise demonstrated the school community's preparedness and coordination, ensuring readiness for real emergencies. The students were ROCK STARS and made all of us proud!

Westside We-Side

WE-SIDE COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR

We are excited to announce the launch of our WE-SIDE Community Events Calendar. This calendar includes dates and times for local events and community offerings.

While we are not a partner, sponsor, or organizer of the listed events, we’d like to share them with you as part of our WE-SIDE initiative, which highlights opportunities available in the greater Omaha community.

Started in the summer of 2020, WE-SIDE stands for Welcoming Equity Support Inclusion Dignity Everyone. This initiative was created to foster a district community where everyone feels valued, connected, and respected. The initiative seeks to build a supportive environment that honors the dignity of every individual, creating a sense of belonging and unity within the Westside community.

The events are listed on the right-hand side of the WCS website homepage. Click on each event for specific logistical information. However, for details or inquiries regarding any of these events, please contact the official event organizers directly.

We are excited to share these opportunities with you and hope you find something new to explore with friends or family members

Community Club Information

Are you looking for an impactful way to support teachers, staff and students at WMS? If so, the WMS Community Club (WMS CC) needs YOU!

The Community Club’s meets from 3:30 – 4:30. For your convenience, the meeting is available via Zoom or in person at WMS.

WMS CC supports our teachers and staff by organizing fall and spring conference meals, providing gift cards for the monthly teacher recognition program and the teacher/staff end of year celebration. WMS CC celebrates our student body by providing refreshments at the academic awards night and organizing the 8th grade end of year dance.

2024 – 2025 Meetings

1/16 3:30 – 3:30 PM

2/20 3:30 – 3:30 PM

3/13 3:30 – 3:30 PM

4/14 3:30 – 3:30 PM

If you have questions and/or interested in attending, please contact susanclauser@gmail.com for the Zoom meeting or attend the first meeting on August 15th! We will gather in the main office at the Middle School and then move from there to our meeting space.