Panther Weekly Update

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

You can link to the live calendar at https://calendar.google.com/calendar/r/month?tab=mc.

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)

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

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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!

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

District-wide Unified Activities Sponsor
402.408.8679