Westside Pride
September 2018
A Message From The Superintendent
As Americans prepared to head to the polls for the 2008 Presidential Election, both candidates, Senators John McCain and Barack Obama, held town halls across the country. At one campaign event, a woman told Senator McCain, “I can’t trust Obama. I have read about him, and he’s not, he’s not — he’s an Arab.” Senator McCain shook his head, took the microphone from that woman and responded, “No ma’am. He’s a decent family man, a citizen that I just happen to have disagreements with on fundamental issues, and that’s what this campaign is all about.” John McCain lived his values and beliefs not to campaign negatively, but to maintain a discourse that was respectful and focused on the key issues of the presidential campaign.
Senator McCain died August 25th, and President Obama was one of the many, on both sides of aisle, who shared respectful tributes to this American hero, patriot, and kind human being. John McCain exemplified that, while we can choose to be anything in this life, we can all choose to be kind. As I listened to the many comments made about Senator McCain, I was struck both by his kindness and his gratitude; his grace in facing a terminal diagnosis and speaking about how grateful he was for his life; the many opportunities he was afforded to serve his country and to meet his fellow Americans along the way; and to build a family, all in the greatest country in the world. Yes, Senator McCain could disagree and he could argue with his colleagues, but he maintained a certain decorum, a certain respect. My father taught all four of his children that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity no matter how we might be treated. I have kept that lesson close to me throughout my life.
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Sunset Hills Elementary & Westside Middle School Complete On Time, On Budget
Work at Westside Middle School is also complete on time and on budget. Watch for an upcoming Open House sometime this fall!
IMPORTANT REMINDER
Westside Community Schools reminds parents of elementary and middle school students to please accompany your child to Varsity games, particularly football games. Please do not drop off your younger students at the gates without adult supervision.Thank you for helping us ensure the safety and well being of all students, on and off the field!
This Month at Westside
First Day of School
WAC BBQ & Pep Rally
Party on Pacific
Welcome Back from Prairie Lane!
Kaitlyn Hanna
Marlo Tomich
Christopher Perkins
#BeKind
Westgate shows how we can all #BeKind
Upcoming Events
9/4 Board of Education meeting, 6:30 @ ABC
9/5 West Campus Picture Day
9/6 Boundary Committee Meeting, 6:00 @ Swing School
9/6 Outdoor Ed Parent Meeting, 6:30 @ WMS
9/7 Paddock Road Picture Day
9/7 WHS Fall Carnival, 5:00 @ WHS
9/10 Special Services Parent Information Night, 5:30 @ ABC
9/11 Little Warrior Cheer Clinic, 5:30 @ WHS
9/11 WHS/UNO Dual Enrollment Information Night, 6:00 @ WHS
9/11 Bond Oversight Committee Meeting, 6:00 @ ABC
9/12 Rockbrook Picture Day
9/13 Westgate Picture Day
9/13 Curriculum Nights at Hillside Paddock Road, Sunset Hills, Swanson & Westbrook
9/14 Westbrook Picture Day
9/14 & 9/15 50th Reunion for Class of '68
9/14 WMS Marching Band Performance, 6:00 @ WHS
9/15 & 9/16 60th Reunion for Class of '58
9/16 Westside Basketball Golf Outing @ Pacific Springs
9/17 Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 @ ABC
9/20 Oakdale Picture Day
9/20 Boundary Committee Meeting, 6:00 @ Swing School
9/20 Westgate STEAM Night, 6:00
9/21 Rockbrook Fun Run
9/21 Family Nights for Hillside, Prairie Lane & Swanson
9/24 Picture Day at Loveland & Sunset Hills
9/26 WHS Powder Buff Game, 6:30 @ WHS
9/27 Boundary Engagement Process Open Forum, 6:00 @ Sunset Hills
9/27 WHS Fall Choir Concert, 7:00 @ WHS
9/28 Prairie Lane Picture Day
9/28 WMS Fun Night, 7:00
Westside Stories, Fall 2018
A Message from Westside Communications
Thank you as always for your comments and ongoing support for Westside Community Schools. We welcome your submissions to share on social media, our website, or in Westside Pride!
Brandi Paul
Director of Communications & Engagement
Email: paul.brandi@westside66.net
Website: www.westside66.org
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Twitter: @Westside66