
Tiger Times
Sunset Hills Monthly Newsletter
October 6, 2023
Attendance Line/Main Office
OCTOBER
3 Picture Day
3 Community Club Meeting, 6:30 pm, Library
9-11 Book Fair
12 Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4:00-8:00 pm
13 Parent/Teacher Conferences 8:00 am-4:00 pm
12 & 13 NO SCHOOL
16 Professional Learning-NO SCHOOL
17 Don & Millie’s Night, 4:00-9:00 pm
20 Spirit Day
27 Halloween Parade, 2:45 pm
NOVEMBER
7 Picture Retakes
7 POLLING PLACE, GYM
7 4th/5th Music, WMS, 5:30pm
13 2nd/3rd Music, WMS, 5:30pm
14 Community Club Meeting, 6:30 pm, Library
17 Spirit Day
21 Don & Millie’s Night, 4:00-9:00 pm
22-24 Thanksgiving Break-NO SCHOOL
DECEMBER
4 District Wide 5th Grade Strings Concert
WHS Auditorium, 6:00 pm
4 District Wide 6th Grade Strings Concert
WHS Auditorium, 7:30 pm
5 Community Club Meeting, 6:30 pm, Library
7 Skating Party, TBD
11 Band 5th/6th, WMS, 7:00pm
15 Spirit Day
15 5th/6th Dance, 6:00-8:00 pm
19 Don & Millie’s Night, 4:00-9:00 pm
21 -1:00 pm EARLY DISMISSAL
Dec 22-Jan 5 Winter Break-NO SCHOOL
JANUARY
8 SCHOOL RESUMES, 8:30 am
9 Community Club Meeting, 6:30 pm, Library
15 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day-NO SCHOOL
16 Don & Millie’s Night, 4:00-9:00 pm
25 K/1st Music, WMS, 5:30pm
26 Professional Learning-NO SCHOOL
26 Spirit Day
FEBRUARY
6 Community Club Meeting, 6:30 pm, Library
19 Teacher Work Day-NO SCHOOL
14 Valentine’s Parties, 2:15- 2:45pm
20 President’s Day-NO SCHOOL
20 Don & Millie’s Night, 4:00-9:00 pm
23 Spirit Day
MARCH
5 Community Club Meeting, 6:30 pm, Library
11-13 Book fair
14 Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4:00-8:00 pm
15 Parent/Teacher Conferences, 8:00 am-4:00 pm
14-15 NO SCHOOL
25 Band-O-Rama, WHS Gym, 7:00 pm
19 Don & Millie’s Night, 4:00 pm-8:00 pm
26 District Strings West Fest, 7:00 pm, WHS Gym
29 Spirit Day
29 EARLY DISMISSAL-1:00 pm
APRIL
1-5 Spring Break-NO SCHOOL
9 Community Club Meeting, 6:30 pm, Library
16 Don & Millie’s Night, 4:00 pm-9:00 pm
26 Spirit Day
29-Professional Learning-NO SCHOOL
MAY
4 District Big Band Dance, 5:30 pm
7 Community Club Meeting, 6:30 pm, Library
9 Taco Ride, 6:00-7:00pm
17 All School Picnic/ Field Day TBD
21 Don & Millie’s Night, 4:00-9:00 pm
24 Last day of school-NOON DISMISSAL
*Please note that all dates and times are subject to change. Thank you for your flexibility
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Morning Arrival
Wednesday Dismissal
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.
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 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.
Book Fair
Your kids are probably bursting with excitement! The book fair is here! Students should’ve had an opportunity to do a preview and walk through today! Sales start Monday! Come and see all the excitement for yourself!
Monday, October 9th 3:30-5
Tuesday, October 10th 3:30-5
Wednesday, October 11th 3-8
Please visit our Scholastic Book Fair HomePage: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/SunsetHillsElementaryFallBookFair for ALL details including setting up your child’s e-wallet!
A big thanks to all our volunteers for a great set up yesterday. Fair looks amazing! I know our cashier volunteers will enjoy their time with Sunset’s staff and families next week. There are still a few slots yet to be filled. Please consider volunteering. Use this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4DACAE2AA0FD0-fall1#/
We look forward to working with you!
Crystal Schneekloth and Diana Hiatt, Chairs
Medication at School
For your child’s safety and for the safety of others, all medication, even cough drops, must be kept locked in the health office, it must be in the original package and brought in by a parent or guardian. All medication, including cough drops, needs to be accompanied by a medical authorization form (see link below) signed by the parent or guardian, all prescription medication forms must be signed by the doctor. Whenever possible, the medication should be administered at home.
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.
Community Club Volunteers
We're still in need of volunteers for classroom parents and helpers for various grade levels. This is a great way to get involved and support your child's class. Please use the following link to sign up
https://sunsethillscommunityclub.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/112170
Boy Scouts Presentation
On Wed, Oct. 11th at 2:40, Boy Scouts of America will be coming to Sunset to provide information and written materials about their organization to our students. Pursuant to Board Policy 6320, if you wish to opt your student(s) out of participation in this activity, please contact Ms. Patterson by Oct. 10th.
Dear Participants and Parents/Guardians,
Sunset Hills Elementary School is very excited to offer Butter Braid® Pastry’s as our Fall 2023 fundraising program! Fundraisers help our Community Club purchase programs, materials, and technology that support our students and teachers.
The proceeds from this fundraiser will go to support Sunset Hills Elementary. Options for fundraising include both an online store (PREFERRED) as well as a paper form for order which will come home in backpacks.
Below is the QR code for registering for the online store. Please first REGISTER online to get your unique link for sales. We prefer online sales compared to the paper form.
NOTE - Sellers deliver the pastries to the buyers, these do not ship!
Fundraiser Opt Out---In years past, we have had an optional donation if you would prefer to opt-out of Butter Braid sales. A QR code opt-out is below and will also come home attached to Butter Braid information. If you prefer to donate, you may do so through our Community Club website at this QR code
Feel free to contact me with any questions. Thank you for doing your part to make this fundraiser a success!
DATES TO REMEMBER
SALES START DATE - Monday Oct 9th
SALES END DATE - Monday Oct 23rd
Delivery Date: Thursday, November 9th
CONTACT INFO:
Katie Holling-Sunset Parent
402-871-7143
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:
Breakfast/Lunch Information
Free Meals, Free/Reduced Applications Available
CLICK HERE to fill out your application.
MySchoolBucks
Advantages of using MySchoolBucks:
- View your student's meal purchases
- See current account balance at a glance
- Automatic reminders when student or staff balance gets low
- Schedule recurring payments and never worry about lunch money again
Click on the link to access: www.myschoolbucks.com
Getting started is a simple three-step process!
1. Download the app or visit the MySchoolBucks homepage and click on “Sign Up Free”.
2.Create a user profile with your email address, establish a password, and set up your security questions.
3. Add a Student to your account using the student’s name, date of birth, and/or student ID number. (Some schools and districts may require either the student’s date of birth or student ID number. If you need assistance with your student's ID, please contact their school.)
Now you’re ready to make payments!
MySchoolBucks Parent Support
1-855-832-5226
support@myschoolbucks.com
Download the Westside Community Schools App!
The Westside Community Schools App is now available in the Apple Store and Google Play! Search Westside Community Schools, and you will see the Starman logo, signifying our app!
This is a free download for anyone with a smart phone or device. It draws data directly from Powerschool and our new websites, to compile all kinds of information for our families from lunch menus to news items and information, to calendars and posts from our social media.
DON & MILLIE'S NIGHT
Need Additional Support?
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