Tiger Times

1-Community Club Meeting, Media Room 6:30 pm

7-9 Book Fair

9-Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4 pm-8 pm

10-Parent/Teacher Conferences, 8 am-4 pm

10 & 11-End of Quarter-NO SCHOOL

15-Don & Millie's Night, 4-9 pm

24-Band-O-Rama, WMS 6 pm-8 pm

25-Spring Pictures/Spirit Day

5-Community Club Meeting, Media Room, 6:30 pm

7-Variety Show & Art Show

11-15 SPRING BREAK-NO SCHOOL

19-Don & Millie's Night, 4-9 pm

26-Kindergarten Meeting, 6 pm

29-Spirit Day

29-Carnival

Student In-District Transfer Requests for the 2022-23 School Year

If you are a District resident who would like your K-6 child(ren) to attend an elementary school other than the school that serves your attendance area for next school year, you must submit a completed In-District Transfer (IDT) Request form to the Office of Student Services for review.

The District gives priority to families living within the District prior to placing Option Enrollment applicants who reside outside the District. We must receive a Student In-District Transfer Request form no later than 4:00 p.m. on March 15 for your request to be considered prior to our placement of Option Enrollment students.

IDT forms are available at the ABC Building and our District website. Click here to complete the form electronically. An IDT request form must be completed for any child starting kindergarten next year who has one or more siblings currently attending a school outside their home attendance area. Transfers are approved or denied based on available space and other resources. If you have questions about the in- district transfer process, please call 402-390-2107.

Kindergarten Enrollment for District Residents

Do you live in the District and have a child who will be ready for Kindergarten this fall? Do you know of other Westside residents with children who will be ready to start school in August?

Kindergarten enrollment for 2022-23 school year begins January 24. Parents of eligible students should go to westside66.org to begin the enrollment process as early as possible on or after January 24.

Students entering kindergarten for 2022-23 must be five years old by July 31, 2022. Parents may opt to hold their children out of kindergarten for an additional year. However, Nebraska state law mandates that a child who reaches six years of age prior to January 1 of the then-current school year must be enrolled in school.

If you have questions, you may call the Westside Welcome Center at 402-390-2100.

Requirements for Early Admission to Kindergarten

In accordance with Nebraska Statute 79-214, the Westside Community Schools allows for admission of children residing in the District as early entrance kindergarteners through a locally designed testing program. Children of District residents who wish to be tested for early entrance must turn five between August 1 and October 15, 2022. For further information regarding early entrance to kindergarten, please call 402-390-3303.

Kindergarten Enrollment for Non-District Residents

If you live outside the District and have a child eligible for kindergarten who has a sibling currently attending a Westside elementary school through the Option Enrollment program, you must submit an Option Enrollment Application. Westside’s Office of Student Services must receive Option Enrollment Applications no later than 4:00 p.m. on March 15. The application form is available at the ABC Building (909 S. 76th Street) and our district website or Click here to complete the form electronically.

Under Option Enrollment statutes, first priority for admission is given to siblings who seek to attend in the District where an older sibling is already enrolled, provided an Option Enrollment form is submitted by March 15 and provided that there is space available in a requested building and grade level. In you have questions, please call 402-390-2107.

We rely on volunteers to make this happen! Every dollar spent at the fair equals money for books in our own school library! Please click the link to see ways you can assist in this great event at Sunset Hills School Library. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4DACAE2AA0FD0-spring

We appreciate your support. Thank you!!!

Book Fair Hours:

March 7 3:30-5:00 pm

March 8 3:30-5:00 pm

March 9 3:00-8:00 pm

Crystal Schneekloth and Diana Hiatt (Book Fair Chairs)

402.968.5585 402-390-6480

crysschneek@gmail.com. hiatt.diana@westside66.net

Please click on link below or use the QR code to order your yearbook.

PRE-ORDER 2021-2022 Sunset Hills Elementary School Yearbook

Sunset Hills Community Club presents three exciting after school club opportunities!

Lego Club:

Join other students to build with Legos. Students will be free to build independently, without formal instruction.

*Open to Sunset students in grades K-6. Students are invited to attend one of the two sessions.

Time: 3:30-4:15

Location: Library

Session 1: March 24, March 31, April 7

Session 2: April 21, May 5, May 19

Contact Henry Karpf at hkarpf@gmail.com with questions.

Chess Club:

Enjoy the game of chess with students of all ages and experience levels. Students will enjoy playing with new partners each session. Some basic knowledge of chess is helpful but not required.

*Open to Sunset students in grades K-6. Students are invited to attend one of the two sessions.

Time: 3:30-4:15

Location: Library

Session 1: March 22, March 29, April 5

Session 2: April 19, May 3, May 17

Contact Lisa Collingsworth at lisacollingsworth@gmail.com with questions.

NEW! Robotics Club:

Join other students in learning about Robotics using CEENbots.

*Open to Sunset students in grades 5-6. Students are invited to attend one of the two sessions.

Time: 3:30-4:15

Location: Library

Session 1: March 24, March 31, April 7

Session 2: April 21, May 5, May 19

Parent volunteers are needed to help supervise students during club time. You will receive an e-mail with a link to sign up for specific dates. If you’re available after school, your help is needed and greatly appreciated.

The Excellence In Youth Team is proud to announce 4th grader Thea F. and 5th grader Toby S. from Sunset Hills as the most recent recipients of the Digital Dozen award for this school year! This award is presented to students who earn 12 of the digital badges on the EY Website (ey.westside66.org), which is available to students district-wide. It takes self-motivation, grit, and determination to earn these badges and Thea and Toby should be proud of this accomplishment!


Congratulations, Thea and Toby!

10th Annual Westside Soccer Pancake Feed will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Pancakes are served by The Pancake Man in the Westside Café from 8:30–11:30 am. Proceeds benefit the Westside Soccer programs. The Pancake Feed is open to all community members. The meal cost is $10 for adults and $6 for students. This year we have a drive-up option for To-Go orders or you can join us in the café.

In addition to the classroom teacher, please also contact the main office at (402) 390-6480 or drelicharz.cristina@westside66.net with any information related to your child's 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.

Our school day begins at 8:30 am. Drop off time for breakfast is 8:10 am. All other students will be able to enter the building at 8:20 am. As long as the temperature is not below a "feels like" temperature of 10 degrees, your student will be asked to wait outside. Please make sure they are dressed accordingly.

Every Wednesday we will end the school day at 3:00 pm instead of 3:30 pm. This gives our teachers throughout the District collaboration time by attending weekly professional learning communities.

Please remember to send your child to school with a water bottle every day.

**We have run out of our supply of water bottles.

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.

Free Meals, Free/Reduced Applications Available

ALL Westside Community Schools students will receive FREE meals (breakfast & lunch) for the 21/22 school year. Meals are funded by the US Department of Agriculture, as an extension of waivers issued to provide safe, healthy food for children during the COVID-19 pandemic. •If your child orders extras or a la carte items, those items must be paid for.

An important note: if you qualify for Free or Reduced Meals, please fill out an application with Westside Community Schools! While meals are free for all students this school year, your application will ensure student benefits including discounts on computers, transportation, summer camps and more.

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

Online lunch menu may be viewed here: https://schools.mealviewer.com/school/SunsetHillsElementarySchool

Westside has a team of School Social Workers who function as a link between the home, school and community. They can assist families who are experiencing social, familial and/or economic challenges that impact the learning process. This includes helping to pay utility bills and access to our Westside Family Resource Center.

Email: patterson.michelle@westside66.net
Website: https://sunsethills.westside66.org/
Location: 9503 Walnut Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: (402) 390-6480
Twitter: @SunsetHills66