Tiger Times
November 1, 2024
Attendance
This includes:
•Late Arrival-include lunch preference
•Absence-include reason for absence
•Early pick up/appointments
•Change of pick up arrangements
If your student is not in their classroom by 8:30 am they must come to the main office to sign in or they will be counted absent. Students coming or going during the day for appointments, illness, etc also must sign in and out through the main office.
Dates to Remember
November
5 POLLING PLACE, Gym
5 Community Club Meeting, 6:30 pm, Library
12 Picture Retakes
19 2nd/3rd Music, WMS, 5:30pm
19 Don & Millie’s Night, 4:00-9:00 pm
22 Spirit Day
27-29 Thanksgiving Break-NO SCHOOL
December
3 Community Club Meeting, 6:30 pm, Library
9 District Wide 5th/6th Grade Band Concert
WMS Auditorium, 6:00 pm
9 District Wide 5th/6th Grade Strings Concert
WHS , 7:30 pm
17 Don & Millie’s Night, 4:00-9:00 pm
20 Spirit Day
20 -1:00 pm EARLY DISMISSAL
Dec 23-Jan 3 Winter Break-NO SCHOOL
January
6 SCHOOL RESUMES, 8:30 am
7 Community Club Meeting, 6:30 pm, Library
20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day-NO SCHOOL
21 Professional Learning-NO SCHOOL
21 Don & Millie’s Night, 4:00-9:00 pm
23 K/1st Music, WMS, 5:30pm
24 Spirit Day
February
4 Community Club Meeting, 6:30 pm, Library
13 Valentine’s Parties, 2:45- 3:15 pm
14 Teacher Work Day-NO SCHOOL
17 President’s Day-NO SCHOOL
18 Don & Millie’s Night, 4:00-9:00 pm
18 Skating Party, 6:00-8:00 pm
21 Spirit Day
March
3-5 Book Fair
4 Community Club Meeting, 6:30 pm, Library
5 Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4:00-8:00 pm
6 Parent/Teacher Conferences, 8:00 am-4:00 pm
6-7 NO SCHOOL
10-14 Staff Appreciation Week
17-21 Spring Break-NO SCHOOL
18 Don & Millie’s Night, 4:00 pm-8:00 pm
27 Spring Pictures
27 6th Grade Choral Music Festival, WHS, 7:00 pm
28 Spirit Day
31 Band-O-Rama, WHS Gym, 7:00 pm
April
1 District Strings West Fest, 7:00 pm, WHS Gym
1 Community Club Meeting, 6:30 pm, Library
15 Don & Millie’s Night, 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
18 EARLY DISMISSAL-1:00 pm
28-Professional Learning-NO SCHOOL
May
3 District Big Band Dance, 5:30 pm
6 Community Club Meeting, 6:30 pm, Library
8 Taco Ride, 6:00-7:00pm
16 All School Picnic/ Field Day TBD
20 Don & Millie’s Night, 4:00-9:00 pm
23 Last day of school-NOON DISMISSAL
*Please note that all dates and times are subject to change. Thank you for your flexibility
Donation Drive Spirit Week
Monday November 18 – Crazy Sock Day
Tuesday November 19 – Cozy Color Day
Wednesday November 20 – Workout Wednesday and Sports Day
Thursday November 21 – Inside Out (Wear your clothes inside out) Day
Friday November 22 – Fancy Clothes Friday
District Approved Snack List/Birthdays and Celebrations
Please remember, all birthday/classroom treats will need to come from the District approved snack list. Please click here to view the updated list.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Specials Schedule
Day 1: Music or Library
Day 2: Music or Library
Day 3: Art or PE •Band/Strings
Day 4: Art or PE •Band/Strings
Morning Arrival
Wednesday Dismissal
Cold Weather Policy
We are getting to that time of year with temperature fluctuations during a day. Please be sure that students are coming to school with jackets, coats, hats, and gloves as necessary. Students will be outside for arrival and going out for recess as long as the outdoor temperature is above a feels like 10 degrees.
Don & Millie's
Sunset Hills
•Please mention Sunset Hills when ordering.
Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024, 04:00 PM
Don & Millie's, West Center Road, Omaha, NE, USA
Sunset Hills Community Club
If you had signed up last year you will need to review and update your account to re-activate it, you will be able to use the same login.
Access the site here & be sure to bookmark it:
Warrior Theatre presents Peter Pan
Warrior Theatre presents Peter Pan like you've never seen it before! In this whimsical reimagining of the classic play, the Darling children create Neverland out of their imaginations. The characters, trials, and triumphs of this beloved story are updated for a modern audience, and have all of the hallmarks of kids joyfully playing pretend.
Don't miss Peter Pan December 5th, 6th, 7th @ 7pm & December 8th @ 2pm.
Tickets go on sale November 18th! whswt.booktix.com
Returning Student Registration
Returning Student Registrations for 2024-2025 MUST be completed for each currently enrolled student returning to Westside in August. Thank you to all of our families who have already completed this important process!
TO GET STARTED
- Log into your PowerSchool Parent Portal. (CLICK HERE)
- Select the student you wish to register along the top.
- Select the Student Registration icon on the left side for 2024-2025
- Agree to the terms and conditions.
- Click Begin Forms.
PROBLEMS WITH POWERSCHOOL?
- If you aren't able to retrieve your log in credentials using the Having Trouble Signing In link on the Sign In page, please email powerschool.support@westside66.net for assistance.
Breakfast and Lunch Information
Westside Community Schools offers healthy meals every school day.
Breakfast costs $1.80 at the elementary schools.
Lunch costs $2.75 at the elementary schools.
Your children may qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Reduced price is $.30 for breakfast and $.40 for lunch. If your child(ren) qualified for free or reduced-price meals at the end of last school year, you must submit a new application.
Free/Reduced Applications Available
For detailed instructions on completing this application or to find this application in spanish, please click on this link:
https://westsidecommunityschoolsne.mealviewer.net/
Frequently asked questions and answers to help you with the application process, please click on this link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cUR5u3heWgAZBSXdHVlCqXwDbcCnIA5B/edit
MySchool Bucks
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.
Online Lunch Menu
Please click on link below to view the online lunch menu: https://schools.mealviewer.com/school/SunsetHillsElementarySchool
Medication/Health Office
The health office must have a written, signed and dated Medication Authorization form from the parent or guardian requesting that his/her child be given medication during the school day (prescription or over-the-counter). This form is available in the office or by clicking on the link below.
All medication must be brought to school and taken home from school by a parent. It must be in the original container, labeled with the child’s name, date prescribed, name of medication, directions for use, dosage information and the time the medication is to be given.
Cough drops, and any over-the-counter medication must be in the original box/package, and a Medication Authorization form must be filled out. These medications are kept in the health office.
Scrapes and cuts are washed and bandaged, if needed. We do not and cannot use any ointment or cleaning product on an individual. If an injury is severe or questionable, a parent will be contacted.
All medication, including cough drops, must be picked up by a parent at the end of the duration. We will not send any medication home with a child.
Student Illness
Office personnel will notify parents/guardian when a student needs to be sent home from school due to illness. Conditions requiring a student be sent home include: temperature greater than 100.4°F, vomiting, diarrhea, unexplained rashes, or on determination by the school nurse that the child’s condition prevents meaningful participation in the educational program, presents a health risk to the child or others, or that medical consultation is warranted unless the condition resolves.
Parents should complete the online Returning Student Registration for each child every year to verify that emergency daytime phone numbers are current so that parents can be reached if their child becomes ill or is injured while at school. Parents should also inform the School Nurse or Health Assistant of health-related information they feel is important for each child’s safety and success at school.
Dress Code Expectations
In order to ensure a positive learning environment where all feel comfortable and respected, please follow our dress expectations. We expect our students to wear clothing that:
Is clean, safe, and in good condition. Is considerate of others.
Is free of advertisements, graphics or language on drugs, alcohol, tobacco or violence.
Covers appropriately. Halter tops, bare shoulders, spaghetti straps, backless tops and short shorts are not acceptable.
Students will be asked to call home for a change of clothing if not dressed properly.
Personal Property Reminder
Students are reminded that all personal items, such as skateboards, ipods, toys, footballs, basketballs, etc., are not to be brought to school unless specifically requested by the classroom teacher. These items are costly and could be damaged or lost.
After School Plans
Please remember that after school plans should be made in the morning. Students are expected to be off school grounds by 3:45 pm (3:15 pm on Wednesdays). Each child should know what the after school plan is. Students going home with another child after school should make plans ahead of time.
Please remember to notify the school if there is an unexpected change of after school plans for your child. If you know in the morning, a note to the teacher and main office is always appreciated. We appreciate your cooperation in making sure your child is safe.
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Westside Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital/parental status, military/veteran status or any other category protected by law in its programs and activities or in admission or access to, or treatment in, hiring and employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
The following District personnel have been designated to coordinate compliance and can address inquiries about the District’s nondiscrimination policies and procedures:
For questions or concerns by students, parents or others:
Ø Coordinator of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator – ABC Bldg. 909 So. 76th St. Omaha (402) 390-2100 E-mail: titleixcoordinator@westside66.net
Ø Director of Special Services/ADA & 504 Coordinator (disability/accommodation) ABC Bldg. 909 So. 76th St. E-mail: ADAcoordinator@westside66.net
For questions by District employees or applicants:
Ø Ass’t Supt. for Human Resources/Lead Title IX Coordinator - 909 So. 76th St. Omaha, NE (402) 390-2100
E-mail: titleixcoordinatorHR@westside66.net
For further information about anti-discrimination laws or to file a complaint of discrimination you may also contact the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), U.S. Dept. of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106,
Tele. (816) 268-0550, Fax (816) 268-0599, (TDD) (800) 877-8339, or ocr.kansascity@ed.gov.
Omaha (402) 390-2100
QUICK LINKS
Sunset Hills Elementary
Email: patterson.michelle@westside66.net
Website: https://sunsethills.westside66.org/
Location: 9503 Walnut Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: (402) 390-6480
Twitter: @SunsetHills66