Valentine's Day is Tuesday, February 14th!

Swanson Valentine's Celebrations will be on Tuesday, February 14th. To make sure we have enough room for the fun activities planned in classrooms we ask that families only join the classroom parties if they are the one who signed up to be a Classroom Volunteer through the Swanson Community Club.

Students are welcome to bring a Valentines box or bag to collect their Valentines. Students who choose to bring Valentines to pass out are asked to bring one for every student in the class. Valentine cards and treats will not be opened in class, but sent home for parents to determine an appropriate time for opening. Each classroom teacher will send out reminders and directions for Valentines in the days to come.

Need Help with Valentines:

Having your child make Valentine's cards or notes is a fun and meaningful way to show kindness to their classmates. If you bring a treat with or as the Valentine, they must be store bought. If your child would not be able to bring Valentines but would like to participate please contact Mrs. Denton, our School Psychologist and Counselor and we are happy to help make sure all children can take part.

If you live outside of the Westside district and have a child eligible for kindergarten in 2023-24 who has a sibling attending our schools through the Option Enrollment program, you must submit an option application for your kindergartener. The deadline to apply for Option Enrollment is 4:00 pm on March 15th.

In addition to kindergarten, you can apply for any other grade level by the same deadline, 4:00 pm on March 15th.

Option Enrollment forms can be completed using this link:

https://forms.gle/FvsmAEBqRpcePEKg9

Children of District residents who wish to be tested for early entrance to kindergarten must turn 5 years old between August 1 and October 15, 2023.

For further information regarding early entrance testing, please contact Early Admissions at

402-390-3303.

The EY Newsletter has ideas for enrichment projects for students, info about a new writing contest for grades 5-8, and some of the most recent contest winners.

https://www.smore.com/n4921

Jenny Henningsen

Sunset & Swanson

Hello WeSide Unified Sponsors,

#BeBoldGetCold because it's time to register for the Polar Plunge. Polar Plunge is a fundraising event organized by Special Olympics which supports WeSide Unified Activities in Westside.

General Event Info:

Date: February 11, 2023

Time: Check-in: 9:30am, Plunge: 11am

Location: Lake Zorinsky

156th and F St, Omaha, NE 68137

Post-Plunge Party: Brewsky's Food & Spirits

15350 Weir St

Polar Plunge Instructions 2023