Ms. Poth has quickly shown her high expectations for all students at Paddock Road by working hard to ensure that each of her students is included in all Paddock activities She has been eating lunch with her students each day in order to get to know them better so as to ensure they will get the best support possible, whether it be from her or from someone else she has trained to work with her students. Ms. Poth carries herself with a smile on her face and you can hear the passion for her job in her voice when she talks about her students. She goes above and beyond to learn about the students and how to best support them in the classroom. She has shown up each day with a willingness to be creative, demonstrate flexibility, share her knowledge, and exude positivity. Her room is an inviting space for both learning and collaboration. This teacher has experienced such growth and success already! She is phenomenal.

Ms. Poth has been an incredible addition to Paddock Road and we are lucky to have her!

Arrival begins at 8:10. There are no adults outside supervising students prior to 8:10. We currently have a number of students arriving before 8:00 a.m. This poses a safety and security concern for our students. We will begin to call the families of students arriving prior to 8:00 to discuss barriers to arriving around 8:10.

There are eight cones indicating drop-off positions. When you drop your children off, once you are inside the coned area, your kids may exit your vehicle. Pull forward until traffic has stopped and allow your children to exit your vehicle. Please do not wait until cone one (the cone closest to the front door) to drop off your students. Waiting will slow down the flow of traffic and parents and students run the risk of being tardy to school and work.

Thank you so much for your assistance with starting the school day off on a positive note.

Westside Community Schools continues the implementation of MTSS, which stands for Multi-Tiered System of Supports. MTSS in Westside assures that we regularly monitor student skills and follow-up with providing students what they need to be successful in learning. Beginning in August, this means that we first screen all students to determine their current skill levels and plan our instruction to meet their needs.

What is MTSS?

MTSS is a framework for providing instruction and support to promote the academic and behavioral success of all children. Individual children’s progress & skills are measured, and these results are used to make decisions about further instruction and intervention. The MTSS process is flexible and allows for a continuum of supports designed to meet the needs of individual students. This support may be provided in a large or small group by the classroom teacher or other support staff, either within or outside the classroom.

What does this mean for my child?

A key component of the MTSS process is that all children receive high quality instruction in their classroom. Universal screenings are brief tests used to measure the progress of all students and are given three times per year. As a result of the screenings, students may be identified as needing some degree of supplemental intervention in addition to the instruction they are receiving in their classroom. If your child is identified as needing intervention you will be notified. Please contact your child’s building principal with questions.

Nebraska Reading Improvement Act: The Nebraska Reading Improvement Act went into effect at the start of the 2019-2020 school year. The goal is that all Nebraska students are able to read at or above grade level by the end of third grade. This is accomplished by ensuring all students have access to high-quality instruction and for struggling readers to receive targeted support (intervention). Our current MTSS framework in Westside Community Schools already allows for us to meet these state requirements. Also, the more students continue to read, review math facts, and write/journal each day at home, in addition to their instruction from school, the more secure their

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Mark your calendars for this FREE event!!

Join UNO Athletic Department and United Cerebral Palsy as they host

2023 Mighty Mavs on Saturday, September 16.

This is a FREE event open to families in the community of individuals with special needs.

Our student-athletes look forward to having a fun morning with everyone!

***More information and a registration link will be emailed out in the coming weeks!

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Kindergarten through eighth grade students from ten public and parochial school districts in the greater Omaha community are served through Assistance League of Omaha’s lighthouse philanthropic program Operation School Bell. By partnering with JCPenney, 4000+ children shop each fall for new school appropriate clothing, and may choose a brand new book. Follow-up data indicates that participation in Operation School Bell has a positive effect on student self-confidence, attendance, behavior and peer relations.

If financial circumstances find your family in need of this or similar supports, please contact your child's teacher, our Counselor, Ms. O'Brien, or our School Soclal Worker, Ms. Cushing.