Wildcat Weekly

LEARNING HAS NO LIMITS AT WILLOWDALE!

School Hours are M-T-TH-F 8:30am - 3:30pm

Wednesday Hours are 8:30am - 2:30pm

Email: tlhartley@mpsomaha.org
Website: willowdale.mpsomaha.org
Location: 16901 P Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-715-8280

If you need to get a message to your student about changes in Pick-Up, please call the school at 402-715-8280 before 3:00pm and before 2:00pm on Wednesdays.

Thank you!

1. Greetings and Happy New Year!

2. The first week of 2025 has been off to a great start. We've reviewed routines and procedures and the students have gotten right back into the swing of things! However, they might be a bit tired this evening. :)

3. Thank you for your support at Don & Millie's Night this week!

4. A huge Kudos to Mrs. Kalkowski for her work with our One School One Book project - I hope you are enjoying reading Wishtree together!!

5. Have a wonderful weekend with your families!

This information only pertains to you if Willowdale is NOT your Home School.

The MPS Algebra Aptitude Assessment will be give to 5th Grade students by Mrs. Gillis on Tuesday, January 14th. Please see the letter below and if you have questions, please reach out to Mrs. Gillis.

Thanks.

Bridge to Early College Application - Due January 23, 2025, click the link below to apply:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUv5q50t6kjaaMrMaMt5LzseMa6vkbkq81FsEVmKkgGddbWg/viewform

Bridge to Early College Video below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFBKjF2L0i4

Please fill out this link if you have a student that will be in Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1uJUpM02XL-04-yORJFajBuYbItYnJTSf97ZJkTxUQFE/edit

The PTO is a great way to meet other parents, find out about PTO sponsored events and volunteer on several event committees. By joining and/or being a volunteer, you are working with other parents and teachers/staff members, to help enrich the educational experience for all students.

President - Wendy Gibson

Vice President - Brittany Hoebelheinrich

Secretary - Jordan Fletcher

Treasurer - Bridget Perry

Saturday, February 1st, 6:05PM

Please scan the QR code below to order tickets!

The link to order Willowdale Spirit Wear is open if you would like to order more Spirit Wear. Plus, don't forget to TAGG your receipt from your purchase, a portion goes back to Willowdale PTO.

https://willowdalewildcats.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

You can access this year's student directory at this link: Willowdale Student Directory

Pages 1-5 of the directory are sorted by student last name and pages 6-10 are sorted by teacher.

If you need to add information or another student, please fill out this form

The first day of school for the. 2024-2025 school year will be Thursday, August 8th.

Everyone is welcome on each Don & Millie's Night, located at 144th & Harrison streets. Art work will be displayed on the night for that grade level.

Here are the dates for your planning:

February 5th is for 4th Grade

March 5th is for 5th Grade

April 2nd is for KG, 1st and 2nd

May 7th is for 3rd, 4th and 5th.

You can submit your entry online with the QR code below. Or, you can contact the front office for a paper copy and submit your recipe that way. The deadline to submit recipes is January 31st.

Lunch Choices for the week of January 13th - January 17th:

Monday, January 13th

1. Creamy Chicken & Rice Casserole

2. Cheese Pizza

3. Ham & Cheese Wrap

4. Bagel Kidzable

Tuesday, January 14th

1. Breaded Mozzarella Sticks

2. Beef Totchos

3. Chicken BLT Salad & Roll

4. Waffle Kidzable

Wednesday, January 15th

1. Crispito & Cheese Sauce

2. Chicken Nuggets

3. FruitN Yo To Go Box

4. Bagel Kidzable

Thursday, January 16th

1. Corn Dog

2. Cinnamon Roll & Beef Chili

3. Blueberry Patch Parfait

4. Waffle Kidzable

Friday, January 17th

1. Sweet & Sour Chicken & Brown Rice

2. Hamburger

3. Cheese Pizza Kidzable

4. Bagel Kidzable