Tiger Times
Summer Edition
2022-2023 School Year
Attendance Line Main Office
(402) 390-6480
Attendance Email
Early Ed/Club 66
(402) 390-8203
Message from Ms. Patterson...
Dear Families-
I would like to welcome our new students and teachers! We are excited to meet you and
welcome you into the Sunset family. We will miss Mrs. Jagels (6), Mrs. McMeekin (3)
and Mrs. Gartner (EL), as they pursue new adventures. We welcome Mr. Viviano (2),
Mr. Hellman (6), Ms. Smith (6), and Mrs. Graves (EL), as they join our ever-growing
team!
Our Back to School night will be on Thursday, Aug. 11th from 5:30-6:30pm, at Sunset
Hills. This will be a night to meet your teacher, see your classroom, meet classmates
and find out about volunteer opportunities through our Community Club (parent/teacher
organization). If you purchased supplies through “1 st Day School Supplies” they will be
available for pickup that evening. If you did not, feel free to bring your schools supplies
that night.
Enjoy your last weeks of summer. I look forward to seeing you all and hearing about
your adventures! If you have any questions in the meantime, please email me at
patterson.michelle@westside66.net
Ms. Patterson
Back to School Sneak a Peek Night @ Sunset Hills
August 11th, 2021 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
Come see your classroom and meet your teachers!
*Back to School Supplies may be brought that evening
August
11-Sneak-A-Peek, 5:30-6:30 pm
16-FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL, 8:30 am
16-Don & Millie's Night, 4-9 pm
30-Elementary Instrumental Music Curriculum Night & Parent Meeting at WMS, 6:30-7:30 pm
September
5-Labor Day-NO SCHOOL
6-Community Club Meeting, Media Room 6:30 pm
16-Spirit Day
16-Movie Night
20-Don & Millie's Night, 4-9 pm
29-PICTURE DAY
October
4-Community Club Meeting, Media Room 6:30 pm
10/12-Book Fair13-Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4 pm-8 pm
14-Parent/Teacher Conferences, 8 am-4 pm
13/14-Intercession-NO SCHOOL
17-Professional Learning-NO SCHOOL
18-Don & Millie's Night, 4-9 pm
21-Spirit Day
28- Halloween Parade, 2:45 pm
Attention Fifth Grade Students and Parents
You are invited to BE A PART OF THE MUSIC! This fall, you will have the opportunity to do what so many successful students have done before you by being a part of Band and Strings! In the first three weeks of school we will be visiting all the buildings, demonstrating the instruments, and giving students the opportunity to select an instrument of their choice. We will have a parent meeting about our program on Tuesday, August 30 at 6:30 p.m. at Westside Middle School. All are welcome to attend to learn about elementary instrumental music and meet the teachers. We are excited to introduce your child to the world of instrumental music!
The Elementary Instrumental Music Staff
Gail Carpenter-Johnson, Michael Freeman, Viktoria Matheson and Jennifer Johansen
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.
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:
Supply List, K-3rd Grade
Kindergarten
2- Colored Pencils – 12ct
2- Crayons – 24ct
4 -Dry Erase Markers – Black- Fine
14- Glue sticks
1- Hand sanitizer
2 – Markers – 8ct
1 – Pencils-No.2 – 12pk
1 – Playdoh – Single Can – 3oz
1 – Pencil Box
1 – Tissues
2 – Clorox Wipes
1 – Headphones
1st Grade
2- Crayons – 24ct
6 -Dry Erase Markers – Black- Fine
2 – Erasers – Large Pink
1 – Folder- plastic pocket – orange
1 – Folder- plastic pocket – red
1 – Folder- plastic pocket – yellow
6- Glue sticks
2 – Markers – 8ct
1 – Notebook – wide rule - red
1 – Notebook – wide rule - yellow
1 – Pencils-No.2 – 12pk
1 – pencil pouch
1 – sticky notes – yellow – 100sheets
1 - Headphones
2nd Grade
1 – Binder – white- 1.5in
1 – Colored pencils – 12 ct
1 – Composition Book - blue
1- Crayons – 24ct
1 – Divider – 8 tab - multicolor
4 -Dry Erase Markers – Black- Fine
4 -Dry Erase Markers – Black- Chisel
1 – Eraser Caps – 12pk
1 – Eraser – Large Pink
1 – Elmers Glue bottle – 4 oz
2 – Glue sticks
1 – Hand sanitizer
1 – Highlighter pack – yellow, blue, pink
1 – Markers – 10ct
2 – Pencils-No.2 – 12pk
1 – pencil pouch
1 – pencil sharpener
1 – pen – black fair
1 – scissors
1 – tissues
1 – Clorox wipes
1 - Headphones
3rd Grade
1 – Binder – white- 1in
1 – Colored pencils – 12 ct
2 – Composition Book - black
1- Crayons – 24ct
1 – Divider – 5 tab - multicolor
2 -Dry Erase Markers – Black- Chisel
1 – Eraser Caps – 12pk
2 – folder – plastic pocket – purple
2 – folder – plastic pocket - yellow
1 – Glue sticks
1 – Markers – 10ct
1 – Notebook – wide ruled - yellow
2 – Pencils-No.2 – 12pk
1 – pencil pouch
2 – pen – black fair
1 – scissors
1 – sticky notes 3 x 3 yellow
1 – tissues
1 – Clorox wipes
1 - Headphones
Supply List, 4th-6th Grade
4th Grade
1 – Colored pencils – 12 ct
4 – Composition Book – asst. color
1- Crayons – 24ct
1 – Eraser – pink large
1 – folder – plastic pocket – black
1 – folder – plastic pocket – blue
1 – folder – plastic pocket – green
1 – folder – plastic pocket - yellow
1 – folder – plastic pocket – orange
1 – folder – plastic pocket - red
2 – Glue sticks
2 – Highlighters - yellow
1 – Markers – 10ct
4 – Notebook – wide ruled – asst. color
3 – Pencils-No.2 – 12pk
1 – pencil pouch
1 – scissors
2 – sharpie- fine tip- black
2 – sticky notes 3 x 3 yellow
1 – tissues
1 – Clorox wipes
1 – Headphones
5th Grade
1 – Colored pencils – 12 ct
1 – folder – plastic pocket – black
1 – folder – plastic pocket – blue
1 – folder – plastic pocket – green
1 – folder – plastic pocket - yellow
1 – folder – plastic pocket – orange
1 – folder – plastic pocket - red
1 – Glue sticks
1 – Highlighters - yellow
1 – Notebook – wide ruled – blue
1 – Notebook – wide ruled – green
1 – Notebook – wide ruled – red
1 – Notebook – wide ruled – yellow
1 – Pencils-No.2 – 12pk
1 – scissors
1 – tissues
1 - Headphones
6th Grade
1 – Binder – blue- 1in
1 – Colored pencils – 12 ct
3 – Composition Book - black
6 – Glue sticks
1 – Highlighter - yellow
2 – Notebook – wide ruled – asst. color
1 – Pencils-No.2 – 12pk
1 – pencil pouch
1 – scissors
1 - Headphones
Sunset Hills Staff
Elizabeth Paulson-K
Kaylee Gillespie - K
Kara Skiermont - 1
Sara Schnase - 1
Allison James – 2
Joshua Viviano-2
LaRia Shea - 3
Morgan Lenigan -3
Beth Ashley-Carnes – 4
Amy Frost - 4
Tyler Cotten - 5
Jason Fry - 5
Jered Hellman-6
Marinna Smith-6
Nichole Cordle - Counselor/Psychologist
Kelly Collins – Resource
Reigan Maxwell – Resource
Ethan Lemberg- Resource
Cass Birdsall- Speech
Jennifer Jurgensen – Art
Diana Hiatt – Library
Steve Clark- PE
Valerie Fuller – Music
Carol Vogel – Reading
Shelley Graves - EL
Jenny Henningsen – EY
Gail Carpenter-Johnson – Band/ Strings
Michelle Patterson - Principal
Cristina Drelicharz - Secretary
Educational Assistants :
Alexis Studenberg, Kari Finocchiaro, Louie Wilson, Margaret Nelson, Jeanette Fitch,
Joan Crum, Annie Cosimano, Betsy Perry, Shawnda Woods, Liz Andreoli, Macy Myers,
Cailey Coco, Melissa O’Neill, Erin Pinhero
Lunch/Building Services
Orlando Stubblefield, Laura Steyskal, Fabi Berna, Jonnetta Wilson, Nathaniel Roberts
Drop Off and Pick Up
Pick up/ Drop Off Main Door 1st-6th Grades
Morning: Students may be dropped off between 8:20-8:30am at the front entrance. If your child is eating breakfast, they may be dropped off at 8:10am. There will be adult supervision from 8:10-8:30am.
Dismissal: Students will exit the building at 3:30pm (except for Wed 3:00pm). Parents enter the pick-up lane near the pool and queue up in the lane, nearest the sidewalk, to wait for students. We ask that if you are in the pick-up lane, you do not exit your vehicle. Parents may park in the lot in designated spots, if they choose to exit their vehicle. Please DO NOT park along the one way drive.
(Please see map below for traffic flow.)
Pick up/ Drop Off Kindergarten Door
Morning: Kindergarten students, and siblings, may be dropped off between 8:20-8:30am at the Kindergarten door (west side of building). If your child is eating breakfast, they may be dropped off at 8:10am at the main entrance. There will be adult supervision from 8:15-8:30am.
Dismissal: Students will exit the building at 3:30pm (except for Wed 3:00pm). Older siblings of Kindergarten students will be also asked to exit at the Kindergarten door.
Parents enter the pick-up lane near the pool, drive around the west parking lot and queue up in front of the K door to wait for students. We ask that if you are in the pick-up lane, you do not exit your vehicle. Parents may park in the lot in designated spots, if they choose to exit their vehicle. Please exit the parking lot to your right and follow the traffic out.
(Please see map below for traffic flow.)
Breakfast and Lunch Information
July 1, 2022
Dear Parent/Guardian:
Children need healthy meals to learn. Westside Community Schools offers healthy meals every school day. Breakfast costs $1.70 at the elementary schools, $1.90 at the middle school and $2.05 at the high school; lunch costs $2.60 at the elementary schools, $2.95 at the middle school and $3.20 or $3.65 at the high school. 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 by September 28, 2022 in order to avoid an interruption in meal benefits.
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
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
Please click on link below to view the online lunch menu: https://schools.mealviewer.com/school/SunsetHillsElementarySchool
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.
Returning Student Registration
Returning Student Registrations for 2022-2023 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 2021-2022.
- 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.
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.
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 medica- tion home with a child.
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.
DON & MILLIE'S NIGHT
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
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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