Westside Middle School
July 31, 2020
Welcome to 20-21 School Year!
Welcome to Westside Middle School and the 20-21 school year. We are looking forward to having students return on August 18th. We know this year will be challenging in more ways than one. But the staff at WMS is confident that it will be a great! There is a lot of important information in this newsletter so please read it carefully and do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. The administration team is happy to help answer any questions.
Kim Eymann - Principal
eymann.kimberly@westside66.net
402-390-8211
Brian Stevens - Assistant Principal (Handles all questions on Busing)
402-390-6494
Jenni Allen - Assistant Principal & Special Services Department Chair
402-408-8589
Dan Carlson - Dean & Athletic Director
402-408-8669
Corrie Philo - Dean
402-408-8670
New Staff to WMS
Sarah Lieske - Counselor (transfer from Paddock )
Jessica Chait - ELL
Tiffany Nagel - Math (8B)
Sarah Swanigan - Language Arts (8C)
Ryan Wieczorek - Special Ed (7A)
Juan Magana - Spanish
First Day Of School
This year our first day of school for 7th graders will be Tuesday, August 18th. 8th grade students will not attend until Wednesday, August 19th. We will have two sessions for both grades in order to de-densify our building. School buses will run their normal routes and times for the AM session and will run 4 hours later for the afternoon. For example, if your bus usually picks you up at 7:16 am that bus will be there for pick up at 11:16.
Tuesday, August 18th
First Day of School 7th Grade ONLY
A- K will attend from 8:00-11:15
L-Z will attend from 12:00-3:15
Wednesday, August 19th
First Day of School 8th Grade ONLY
A- K will attend from 8:00-11:15
L-Z will attend from 12:00-3:15
Please bring a backpack the first day of school.
Return to School Plan for WMS
Tuesday, August 18th - only 7th graders A-K will attend from 8:00-11:15 and L-Z from 12:00-3:15
Wednesday, August 19th - only 8th graders A-K will attend from 8:00-11:15 and L-Z from 12:00-3:15
Starting Thursday, August 20th through September 4th we will have a full school day (8:00-3:15) with students with the corresponding last names:
Thursday, August 20th L-R
Friday, August 21st - S-Z
Monday, August 24th - A-E
Tuesday, August 25th - F-K
We will continue to follow this schedule until September 4th.
Do you have any of these symptoms?
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
Please note, we will not be honoring perfect attendance this year as we need students to stay home when they are not feeling well.
Physicals & Immunizations
All incoming 7th graders are required to have a physical on file in the health office before starting school in August. Please turn in your school physical forms and updated immunization documentation. The Tdap (pertussis booster) or valid religious or medical waiver is required before beginning 7th grade. All incoming 8th graders participating in sports can use their physical from 7th Grade, as long as it's on file.
Prescription medications required to be given at school must be brought in the original labeled prescription bottle with a medication authorization form signed by a physician AND a parent/ guardian. All over-the-counter medication (including cough drops) must be brought in the original, unexpired, container accompanied by a parent/ guardian-signed medication authorization form.
Any student with severe allergies, asthma, diabetes, and/or seizures is required to submit an updated health action plan each school year. Forms are available on the WMS website under the Health Information tab. Please contact the health office with any questions or concerns.
Melissa Smith, RN, BSN, BS
School Lunch
The Costs for School Lunch at WMS
Breakfast $1.85
Lunch $2.85
Click on the link to apply for Free/Reduced Lunch. https://www.myschoolapps.com/
Computers at WMS
The technology forms will be part of the returning student information update in PowerSchool. An email will be sent out when PowerSchool makes the information update forms available to parents.
Counseling Department
Last Name starting with A-G = Sarah Lieske
Last Name starting with H-O = Doug Hauserman
Last Name starting with P-Z = Mike McCann
Westside has an amazing partnership with Children's Behavioral Health. Please see the attached document explaining our partnership.
Curriculum Nights
We will not be offering Curriculum Nights this year, but be on the lookout for a special introduction and information from the teachers.
After School Library!
Westside Middle School offers after school library hours. This opportunity allows students to have a quiet work space to complete homework after school with adult supervision. After School Library will begin on Monday, August 24 and run throughout the school year. This year the After School Library will be held in the Cafeteria to allow for social distancing. From August 24th through September 4th After School Library will not be available on Wednesdays. More information will be sent out about September.
After School Library hours are as follows:
Monday - 3:15-5:00
Tuesday - 3:15-5:00
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 3:15-5:00
Friday 3:15-5:00
In order to supervise and track student attendance accurately, we are asking parents/guardians to fill out the registration found at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejPAqoVoG1qGNlFaPqbvb20XCaLlWwSQbT1fVGgHh8kRlYYg/viewform. Each student needs to be signed up in advance.
If you have questions, please contact Corrie Philo. We look forward to another great school year!
Corrie Philo
Dean of Students
402-408-8670
School Supplies
For the upcoming school year, we are once again asking families to consider donating school supplies. By donating school supplies, the district will save approximately $25,000 annually. Attached below you will find a list of school supplies needed for our building however, once school starts teachers may request specific materials for their class. As you are purchasing supplies, please consider purchasing a few additional items for those families who are unable to provide these supplies for their children. We will have a collection box available in the guidance office for this purpose. We will continue to provide supplies for all children who do not wish to voluntarily contribute.
WMS Bus Information
Westside Middle School
Website: http://wms.westside66.org
Location: 8601 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-390-6464
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WMS66/