Westbrook News and Notes

Feb 24 - Need You Night pt 2 - 6-7pm

March 3 - Community Club Meeting - 6:30pm

Mar 4 - Chipotle Fundraiser Night - 4-8pm

Mar 6 - Westbrook Family Bingo Night - 6-7:30pm

Mar 12 - Papa John's Fundraiser Night - 4-8pm

Mar 18 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - 4pm to 8pm

Mar 19 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - 8am to 4pm

You can link to the Westbrook Calendar Here: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=d2VzdHNpZGU2Ni5uZXRfY2FicjVyaWhsMzB2OWQ0aXVmamwzN2Y3bnNAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ

BIST helps children build accountability and positive behavior through clear, supportive strategies. This parent night focuses on how families can use these same tools at home to reinforce expectations and support their child’s success.

We will have FREE dinner for anyone that attends, free childcare, and some learning for families.

Flyer Link (incase QR code isn't helpful): https://forms.gle/3XcrwDd3nk1SHKVt5

Westside Dance Marathon is a Student led organization at Westside High School that raises money for Children's Hospital Omaha. This year the goal is $50,000 and all funds will be donated to the 3D Visualization Lab for patients to receive personalized superhero action figures to celebrate their strength and resilience!

The coin drive will run Monday, February 23rd to Friday, February 27th. Students can bring change and cash throughout the week and drop it in the ziplock bag provided to each teacher. The winning class will win donuts provided by Dance Marathon. Do it for kids who can’t!

Westbrook Elementary yearbooks are now on sale. Don’t delay – get yours ordered today for delivery before the end of school!

Remember the 2025-2026 school year with a full-color yearbook, for only $20.00 per book. To order, please return the bottom section of the form to your child’s teacher with exact cash or a check payable to Westbrook Elementary School. (Forms will be sent home with students this week).

Orders must be received on or before Friday, April 3rd for delivery before the end of school year. Stay tuned, online ordering will be available soon!

Thank you for your order!

We are looking for Fun Run sponsors to help us get to our goal. If you have a business or know someone who does, please share! Sponsorships are due by April 3rd. Please share share share!

Here is the Sign Up

Here is the Payment Link

Keep language short and clear

Why this matters
When children are upset, their thinking brain is less available. Long explanations, questions, or lectures can feel overwhelming and may escalate behavior. Short, clear language is easier to process and follow.

Examples by situation

• Big emotions
  “You’re really angry. Hands stay safe.”

• Transitions
  “You’re disappointed. It’s time to clean up.”

• Schoolwork
  “This feels hard. We start with the first problem.”

• Sibling conflict
  “You’re frustrated. Use words, not pushing.”

Read together every day. Take turns reading pages or sentences, and don’t be afraid to read aloud to your child. Hearing fluent reading builds understanding and takes pressure off when reading feels hard.

Make Math Part of Everyday Life

Count toys, sort laundry, measure ingredients, compare prices, or calculate time until an event.

Next week's word is: Weight

Definition: weight is how heavy an object is

Sentence: We need to know the weight of this box before we can mail it.

Daily Snack Time:

All classes at Westbrook have a snack time. Students may bring a snack from home, but many classrooms continue working during this time. Because of this, please avoid snacks that are messy or get seasoning on fingers.
Please do NOT send: Cheetos, Doritos, Takis, heavily seasoned pretzels, candy, or similar snacks.

We encourage simple, healthy snacks that give students good energy for learning.

Snacks for Class Celebrations (Birthdays, Parties, etc.):
If your child is bringing a snack to share with the whole class, it must be something from the school’s “Safer and Healthier Foods List.” This helps keep all students safe and makes it easier to share items fairly.

This list only applies to food shared with classmates. It does not apply to snacks you send for your own child to eat during their individual snack time.

There are scholarships available for Westbrook students. Please contact Mrs. Morris for more information!

Website: https://www.westside66.org/Page/31
Location: 1312 Robertson Drive, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-390-6490