Weekly Family Email
Westgate Elementary - Friday, May 17th, 2024
Upcoming Events
May
17th - Gator Nation Day, Westgate Senior Visit
18th - Don & Millie’s Day
23rd - 6th Grade vs. Staff Kickball Game, 2:15pm
24th - Last Day of School - Noon Dismissal
- End of Year Assembly, 9am
- 6th Grade Celebration, 10am
REMINDER: FRIDAY IS A 12pm EARLY DISMISSAL!
Lost and Found
Please remind students to stop by the lost and found this last week of school. We have many items needing to be claimed. All unclaimed items will be donated over the summer!
Staffing Updates
We are excited to announce our new staff members for the 24-25 school year!
Library - Jaymie Aliano
Speech Language Pathologist - Anna Desordi
Fourth Grade - Kendra Carlson
Fourth Grade - Krissa Hollinger
Fifth Grade - Max Mason
*Please be on the lookout for a short bio of each new staff member in the Summer newsletter in July!
2024-2025 Information Needed
If your child will not be coming back to Westgate next fall because you are moving or transferring to another school, please let our office know as soon as possible. This information is very important to us as we prepare for fall 2024.
String Sprouts at Westgate!
Westgate is excited to be offering String Sprouts classes next year!
Westgate families will be given priority registration for this special opportunity through June 3rd!
When completing the application, please be sure to add Westgate/Westside as the school on the application. This will ensure you have priority placement in the classes.
https://omaha.stringsprouts.org/
Check out these videos to learn more!
Summer Meal Program
Community Resources
District Happenings
2024-2025 Student Enrollment Information
KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT FOR 2024-25
Kindergarten enrollment for District residents for the 2024-25 school year begins approximately late February 2024. Please check our website at westside66.org to start your enrollment online.
Children entering kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before July 31, 2024. Parents may wait to enroll their child(ren) in kindergarten for an additional year. However, Nebraska law requires that child(ren) who reach the age of six prior to Jan 1st of the then current school year must be enrolled in school.
For questions about enrollment, please contact the Westside Welcome Center at 402-390-2100 or enrollment@westside66.net
EARLY ADMISSION FOR KINDERGARTEN
Children of District residents who wish to be tested for early entrance to kindergarten must turn 5 years old between August 1 and October 15, 2024.
For further information regarding early entrance testing, please contact Early Admissions at 402-390-2142.
Birthdays and Celebrations
District Approved Snack List
Please see our updated district snack list for the 2023-2024 school year. Please remember, all birthday treats will need to come from this list.
Mr. Becker - Principal - Westgate Elementary
Email: Becker.scott@westside66.net
Website: https://www.westside66.org/westgate
Location: 7802 Hascall Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-390-6495