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Westside Unified

...Serving the Unique Needs of All Learners

WestsideUnified...Serving the Unique Needs of All Learners
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What Are Unified Activities?

We are excited to share about the 2nd year of Westside Community School's Unified Activities initiative.


What is Westside Unified?

Activities designed for the partnering of students with and without an intellectual disability.


What Can I Do?

When your building is hosting a Unified Activity we encourage you to consider volunteering.


Also, you can help in identifying positive peer role models. Work alongside your Special Education Team to partner students that would attend in support of a student with a disability.


All educators are an important part of developing a culture of inclusion.


Who Participates?

Both students with and without a disability. Unified Activities is a program of Special Olympics Nebraska focused on supporting students with intellectual disabilities however all students can participate in the spirit of developing inclusive practices across our schools and community.


When Do Events Happen?

Typically monthly, hosted at the various schools across our district. Information about Unified Activities is sent to schools for inclusion in newsletters and other building communications.

What Families Will Receive
The following information is being sent to families and is included for your information.

OUR FIRST EVENT OF THE NEW YEAR! Westside Unified Float in the Homecoming Parade

We are excited to announce the first Unified Activity of the year. Westside's annual Homecoming Parade is Wednesday, September 25th with the theme of Circus. We hope you will consider joining us to march or ride. Our current plan is to develop a small float. There will be a limited amount of seating available with Unified Participants walking behind along side partners and families.


On Monday, September 23rd, we will gather at Rockbrook Elementary to help design and decorate the trailer. We'd like to invite families for some fun that evening from 5:30pm - 7:00pm to put together our Circus Float, decorate a t-shirt to show your support for Westside Unified, an opportunity to learn the song "This is Me" in sign language, and help decorate shirts and make posters to explain what Unified and Inclusion mean.


If the kids get a little wiggly they are welcome to play on the playground weather provided.

Event Information

Westside Unified Float Design

If your child is interested in attending please RSVP on the linked google form as soon as possible. Students may participate even if they will not attend the parade, but of course we would love to have them be a part of both.

When?

Monday, Sep 23, 2019, 05:30 PM

Where?

2514 South 108th, Omaha, NE 68144

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Event Information

Westside Homecoming Parade - With Unified Marchers

Note: We would like all students to be accompanied by an adult.


Even if your child did not participate in float design, they are welcome to join us for the parade.


Please also RSVP if your child would like to be part of the parade.


(If your child will participate in both you will need to complete the form twice. This helps us know how many to expect at each event and to see positive peer partner students.)

When?

Wednesday, Sep 25, 2019, 06:30 PM

Where?

8701 Pacific St, Omaha, NE 68114

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Westside Community Schools - Unified Activities

Mission

The mission of the Westside Community School District, as an innovative educational system, is to ensure academic excellence and to serve the unique needs of all learners.


Vision

Westside Community Schools will relentlessly pursue innovative educational ideals and promise to personalize learning for every student. We invite the challenge of developing a community of learners who embrace a broader, richer definition of success.

Email: higginbotham.garret@westside66.net
Phone: 402-390-6475
Facebook: https://facebook.com/WestsideUnified
Twitter: @WestsideUnified