


Panther Weekly Update
January 24, 2025
Parent Corner
Parent Digital Safe Workshop
Attention parents! We are so excited to be partnering with Omaha-based nonprofit, Smart Gen Society, to provide you with a FREE workshop about how to keep your child safe online.
This engaging workshop will teach you how to keep your students smart, safe and private in today’s 24/7 digital world. They will be going over the following topics:
- Digital Branding: How to build a positive digital brand to protect reputation and future opportunities.
- Communication: How to create open lines of communication with your kids about online safety.
- Safety: How to protect your family's privacy, safety, and mental health.
Be sure to mark your calendars for Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 at 7:00pm. The workshop will be happening at Prairie Lane Elementary School! Location: 11444 Hascall St, Omaha, NE 68144 © 2024
Prairie Lane News
Monthly Event Calendar
January
28 PL Community Club Meeting 6:30 pm
28 Digital Safe Workshop 7:00 pm
31 Lancer’s Night
You can link to the live calendar at https://calendar.google.com/calendar/r/month?tab=mc.
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics)
On January 28th, we will hold our second of three STEAM events from 2:30 - 3:25 pm. 1st grade and 5th parents/guardians are invited to participate with their child. We look forward to exploring science, technology, engineering, art and/or mathematics together!
Mark your calendars for upcoming STEAM events:
February 28th - (3rd & 6th Grade Parents/Guardians Invited to Attend)
Outdoor Recess and Winter Weather Gear
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we navigate the fluctuating winter temperatures, our priority remains the well-being of our students while they are in our care. To help us in this effort, we kindly ask for your support in making sure children are dressed appropriately for the season. When outdoor temperatures fall below 50 degrees, we have students wear either long sleeves, a sweatshirt, jacket, or coat to stay warm and comfortable.
Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students happy and healthy!
Mrs. Westfall
SNOW NOTE:
When there is snow on the ground, students may play in the snow if they have snow boots AND snow pants. Otherwise they will have the opportunity to play on the blacktop or playground equipment. We will hold outdoor recess when the temperature "feels like" 11 degrees fahrenheit or above.
Lunch Guests
If you choose to have lunch with your child, please call the office before 9:00 am so we can let the kitchen know, and to ensure that there will be enough space in our Learning Commons area for families.
You Can Pay On Line!
You can load your student's meal account and pay for your student’s school fees online at MySchoolBucks.com. If their account has fees that are due, you can securely pay for them using your credit/debit card or an e-check.
If you need assistance with your account, you can find helpful how-to videos and answers to commonly asked questions by visiting myschoolbucks.com. Or, you can contact MySchoolBucks directly by logging into your account to start a chat conversation or give them a call at (855) 832-5226.
Prairie Lane Community Club Information
Prairie Lane Community Club Welcomes You
We hope you join us for our next meeting on January 28th at 6:30pm! Suggestions or comments can be directed to president.plcc@gmail.com
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME HOCKEY?
JANUARY 31, 2025
Prairie Lane Elementary Fundraiser with the Omaha Lancers!
Omaha Lancers vs. Madison Capitols
Doors: 6:00 PM
Puck Drop: 7:05 PM
EVERYONE MUST HAVE A TICKET, EVEN SINGERS.
WeSide Unified News
You're Invited!
Westside Community Schools, WE-SIDE, and Film Streams invite you to join in celebrating Black History Month with a special free screening of the movie Hidden Figures!
Date: February 24, 2025
Location: Film Streams Ruth Sokolof Theater
Doors open: 5:30 PM
Movie starts: 6:00 PM
This powerful film tells the inspiring story of a group of pioneering African-American women who made groundbreaking contributions to aeronautics, astronautics, and played a crucial role in America's victory over the Soviet Union in the Space Race. These women overcame adversity to showcase their brilliance and help shape history. As Margot Lee Shetterly, author of the book Hidden Figures, said "Their goal wasn't to stand out because of their differences; it was to fit in because of their talents."
For more information and to RSVP, see the flyer attached. We look forward to celebrating this important chapter of history with you!
Westside Polar Plunge Challenge
It's back! Last year, we set a Westside record amount for fundraising and participants and have even higher goals for this year! Everyone of all ages is welcome to take the plunge!
We are making it a competition again this year, with a traveling trophy for the school that raises the most money and has the most participants! We will have one trophy for the elementary level, and one for the secondary level. There will be frequent updates for who is in the lead! We highly encourage administrators, teachers, students and EA's to join in and fundraise. We promise it's not THAT cold and we have donuts, hot chocolate, a tent, and a heater for when you are done! School themed costumes are ALWAYS encouraged!
Date: February 8, 2025
Time: Check-in: 9:30am, Plunge: 11am
Location: Lake Zorinsky
156th and F St, Omaha, NE 68137
Post-Plunge Party: Brewsky's Food & Spirits
15350 Weir St
Please use the link to sign up with the Special Olympics AND fill out the form, so we know which school you are representing!
Abigail Sterling
WHS Assistant Girls Track Coach
District-wide Unified Activities Sponsor
402.408.8679
District News
Games are played at Westside High School
Westside Football will be hosting their Youth Football Camp in the spring this year. The camp will be at the Omaha Sports Complex on Saturday, April 26th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. The purpose of this camp is to introduce the techniques, fundamentals, and skills needed to play football for Westside High School. All current 3rd-7th graders are invited to Sign Up Here.