West Bay Families,

Even though I am not new to West Bay, with this being my first year as the Principal, I wanted to introduce myself in hopes that we can get to know each other and work together while your children learn and grow at West Bay!

This will be my 12th year in education. I began my career as a special education teacher in Millard, then in Lincoln where I was a Special Education Coordinator. My family moved to Elkhorn 4 years ago, and I began my career in Elkhorn as a special education teacher at West Bay Elementary for 2 years, and then a CADRE Associate/Assistant Principal/Facilitator for the district for 1 year.

My husband and I have 3 children. We love to spend time attending our kids' activities, and with family and friends.

This year, I am excited to connect with West Bay families and students. I look forward to meeting all of you at drop-off and pick-up, PTO meetings, school events, and Open House. Please let me know whenever you have questions or need anything. Enjoy the remainder of your summer, and we will see you soon!

Mrs. Amber Scott

• Thursday, August 11th
• 6:00-6:30 (Last Names A-L)
• 6:30-7:00 (Last Names M-Z)

Open House is a great opportunity for parents and students to meet their new teachers, take pictures, drop off school supplies, sign up for PTO volunteer opportunities, and take self-guided tours.

• Breakfast begins at 7:35 am
• 1st-5th Arrival- Drop off 7:55-8:15 am
• Kindergarten Arrival at 9:00 am
• Preschool Morning Session arrival at 8:20 AM
• Preschool Afternoon Session arrival at 12:20 PM

We are very much looking forward to seeing you all on the first day of school. We will again ask that parents remain in cars when dropping off even on the first day this year. Teachers will not be standing outside with signs. Please show your child the route to their classroom when you come to Open House. If your child walks to school, feel free to walk them up to the school grounds and then allow them to walk into the building on their own. Staff is available to help students find their classrooms on the first day of school.

We ask that kindergarten students wait to arrive until 9 AM on August 16th only. Kindergarten teachers will be outside their kindergarten classroom doors at the back of the building. Please refer to the picture below for door locations. Kindergarten parents may walk their children up to this area to ensure their child gets into the correct room. Kindergarten arrival on August 17th will be at the regular time (7:55-8:15 AM), students should be dropped off at the front of the building. The Kindergarten teachers will be out front with signs to greet the students.

Preschool teachers will also meet the students outside near the preschool entrance. Morning students should NOT arrive before 8:20 AM and afternoon students should NOT arrive before 12:20 PM.

GOTR is open to girls in grades 3-5 at West Bay. The team will meet on Tuesday and Thursday at West Bay beginning Tuesday, September 6 from school dismissal until 4:30. Parents that are interested in signing up their daughter can find additional information and the registration link at www.GOTRNebaska.org. Questions, contact Katy Bode at katy.bode@gmail.com

West Bay's team is filling up fast, so sign up now!