Tiger Tracks

Welcome to September!

What a great start we have had to the school year! It has been wonderful to see our students back in the building, reconnecting with friends and teachers, settling into routines, and bringing so much energy and excitement to Oakdale. Thank you to our families for helping make the beginning of the year such a positive one.

As we move into September, we are looking forward to another great month of learning, growing, and having fun together. We are also hopeful that Mother Nature will give us a break from the oppressive heat soon! Our students—and probably our staff—are more than ready for some cooler fall temperatures and plenty of opportunities to get outside and enjoy recess.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We are excited about the year ahead and grateful to have such a wonderful Oakdale community!

~ Mr. Jagels

Congratulations to Lucci D. in Mrs. Pontious's 2nd grade class and Zia R. in Mrs. Brady's 3rd grade class! They were the random winners of August's High Five Drawing! They each won a popcorn and video break for their whole class! Be on the lookout for September's High Five Drawing for a Scavenger Hunt and fall treat with Mrs. Kratky and three friends.

If you signed up to be a room parent, would like to be considered as a field trip volunteer when opportunities are available, or plan to help with the Triple Be Field Day, you will need to complete a background screen.

The link to begin the process is below. After submitting your name and email address, you will receive a separate email with instructions to complete the background check online. Once the process is complete, you will be notified when you have been approved to volunteer.

Join Westside Unified for the 25th annual Step up for Down Syndrome Walk! The event will take place on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 2:30 pm to 5:00 PM at the Baxter Arena parking lot, located at 2425 south 67th street.

Click here or on the image below to register or to donate.

Get ready! Our Scholastic Book Fair is coming October 6–8, 2026! This exciting event helps inspire a love of reading while raising funds to support our school.

Don’t let your child miss out on the Book Fair fun! Visit the Oakdale Book Fair home page to help get your child ready to shop!

Our Book Fair wouldn’t be possible without our amazing volunteers. Please consider giving your time to help make this event a success for our students. (All student volunteers will need to be chaperoned by an adult.)

Book Fair Volunteer Sign Up

Thank you for supporting our school, our students, and their love of reading!

We ask that you use the District Approved Snack List linked below and send items to school in the original, sealed packaging bearing the ingredient label. Double-check ingredient labels at the time of purchase to verify that there are no peanuts or tree nuts (e.g. almonds and walnuts) or cross-contamination statements. Manufacturers’ ingredients can change without warning. As always, please coordinate with teachers and administrators before bringing snacks into PK-6 classrooms. This list does not cover all food allergens.

Linked you will find our year long Oakdale Calendar. This is not an all-inclusive calendar and is subject to change throughout the year. However, it will provide a general outline of events to pencil in on your calendar.

In addition, we encourage you to access our Oakdale Calendar through our Website, the Westside Community Schools App, or to subscribe so that this information shows right up on your own calendar for iPhone, iPad, Mac, or any other Google Calendar subscribable platform.

September

7 No School - Labor Day

8 No School - Teacher Professional Learning Day

10 Don & Millie's Night

16 Homecoming Parade & Pep Rally, 6:30 WHS

21 Oakdale Fundraiser Begins

30 School Picture Day

October

1 STEAM Night, 5:30-6:30 Oakdale

2 Last Day of Oakdale Fundraise

6-8 Book Fair

7-8 Parent Teacher Communication

8 Don & Millie's Night

8-9 NO SCHOOL

12 NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Learning Day

16 Fundraiser Celebration, 6:00

17 VIVI Fundraiser

30 Halloween Parties, 2:30

We know it is important to consider both the physical and social-emotional wellbeing of our students, families, and staff. We continue to be committed to providing regular instruction and support for studying in managing thoughts and feelings.

If your child is experiencing particular difficulties and you would like to explore options for additional support we encourage you to contact our School Counselor, Ms. Rosemary Sodoro (mailto:sodoro.rosemary@westside66.net) or our School Psychologist, Mrs. Krystal Bauman (mailto:baumanfebus.krystal@westside66.net), who can help in coordinating additional support and resources.

The Oakdale School Community Club offers a FREE online family directory each fall containing the names of students and their parents, with their home addresses, phone numbers, and email information. Only families who submit information to the Community Club or give permission through the Returning Student Registration Process will be included in the directory. If you have not already logged in to the website, please log in and update your information OR new parents can create a new login.

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:

• Coordinator of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator – ABC Bldg. 909 So. 76th St. Omaha (402) 390-2100 E-mail: titleixcoordinator@westside66.net
• 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:

• 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.

Mission Statement

At Oakdale Elementary, we foster an inclusive environment with high-expectations that promotes academic excellence, social-emotional well-being, and lifelong success, while celebrating the unique strengths of each student and preparing them to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Vision Statement

At Oakdale Elementary, our vision is to cultivate a community where every student becomes a confident, independent learner, equipped with the skills, values, and global perspective needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Our vision includes inspiring critical thinking, fostering lifelong learning, and empowering students to contribute positively to society as compassionate, well-rounded citizens ready to make a difference.

• Be Safe
• Be Respectful
• Be Responsible
• (Be Kind)

Email: jagels.glen@westside66.net
Website: westside66.org/domain/13
Location: 9801 W Center Rd, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Phone: 402-390-6460
Facebook: facebook.com/OakdaleTigers66
Twitter: @oakdaletigers66