Westside Middle School

Thanksgiving Break (No School)

Wednesday, November 25- Friday, November 27th

Winter Break (No School)

Monday, December 21- Monday, January 4th

Anne Frank Exhibit - Community Night

Anne Frank Traveling Exhibit is put on by the Anne Frank Center through the University of South Carolina and the Institute for Holocaust Education. WMS students have visited the exhibit during their Language Arts classes this past week and next week. We invite any community members to come to the Community Night and take a tour!

When: Tuesday, November 10th

Time: 5:30-7:00 (tours are about 20 minutes)

Location: WMS Library.

WMS Food Drive

Next week (11/9-13) WMS will host a food drive for Westside Community Food Pantry. Students should turn their donations into their homeroom teacher. Homeroom with the most cans will win a prize!

Requested items include: cream of mushroom soup, french fried onions, canned yams, canned sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, pie filling, pie crust, rice, cake mix, frosting, cereal, and oatmeal.

WCS Unified Events

Sensory Make and Take

Join us for Sensory Make and Take on November 14 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Oakdale Elementary School, 9801 West Center Road, Omaha, NE 68124. Families will create personalized sensory tools, explore interactive stations, and take home their creations. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXVX92IX3OSrfvZvYk0PZdRgg3Js25-duvUUx9qTX8l-lr2Q/viewform?pli=1

Westside Community Connections Event

Become a detective and rediscover your family history at “Rediscover Your Roots” at Omaha’s Central Library on Tuesday, December 8, at 5:00 p.m. Staff and their families are invited to a Westside Community Connections event for a free, behind-the-scenes library tour, an introduction to genealogy resources, and a fun, hands-on activity to get started exploring your family tree. No experience is needed, just curiosity!

RSVP is required. Go to https://bit.ly/DecWCSCC to register.

Nutrition Services is Hiring

Westside Community Schools Nutrition Services is hiring cashier/kitchen assistants. Three open positions paying $17.84 per hour. Hours: 7 a.m.–1:45 p.m., approximately 20–30 hours per week. No nights, school holidays, or weekends. Apply today using the QR code.

Washington DC Trip

Washington, DC Trip 7th-grade Sign-ups for the Summer of 2028 Begin Tuesday, November 17

7th graders who want to participate in the Washington, DC trip at the end of their 8th-grade year can sign up starting at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, November 17. This process ensures all families have an equal opportunity to sign up. The first 104 sign-ups are guaranteed a spot on the trip. If enough students sign up, we will provide a third tour bus, and the maximum will be capped at 156.

We are taking sign-ups early so families can better plan for the trip cost. Families who sign up by November 24 will receive a $225 discount off the cost of the trip.

7th grade social studies teachers will distribute flyers with specific sign-up instructions, the registration website, and a phone number at the end of the day on November 16. The site will start to accept registrations at 4:00 pm on November 17th. A parent meeting will be held in the Performing Arts Center at 3:30 on the 17th. Attendance at this meeting is NOT required to sign up.

The sign-up information will also be posted on Mr. Bruce Zabel’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. Mr. Zabel will lead the trip, and based on the number of sign-ups, another 8-10 Westside Community Schools teachers will serve as chaperones.

Please contact Mr. Zabel directly with any questions.

Phone: (402) 320-6135

Email: Zabel.bruce@gmail.com

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News from the Social Worker!

Applications for holiday assistance from community organizations are underway. It is important to be aware of their deadlines. Programs and deadlines can be found in the Social Work Newsletter.

Westside Community Schools now offers a student-focused food pantry and clothing closet called the Carriage House. Designed specifically for students at Westside Middle School (WMS) and Westside High School (WHS), the Carriage House is a convenient resource for students who need a little extra support. The food pantry offers small, ready-to-eat food items and snacks that students can take home, along with clothing and everyday hygiene products.The Carriage House is located on the Westside High School campus near the west parking lot. Students can request a visit by contacting their school social worker or completing the Carriage House Visit Request Form.

The Family Resource Center (FRC) will continue to be available to Westside Community Schools families. Located on the northeast side of Westgate Elementary School, the FRC offers a food pantry and clothing closet to help support families in our school community. Parents and guardians can request an appointment by contacting the school social worker, Kim Schenkelberg, via email or by calling 402-452-3147.

Warrior Buck Store Donations

Please consider Donating!!!

At Westside Middle School students earn Warrior Bucks for positive behavior, academic achievement and consistent attendance. They use the Warrior Bucks to purchase snacks or treats from the mobile store or by ordering an item through the Online Warrior Buck store. We want to thank the families who have donated items from our Amazon Wish List. Our students appreciate when there is a wide variety of items to choose. We are extremely low on the following popular items: Skittles, Airhead Extremes, Sour Patch Kids & Hershey Kisses. Our Wish List can be sorted from highest to lowest need if you would like to donate other items. Your donations are greatly appreciated!