TIGER TIMES
9503 Walnut St Omaha NE 68124 402-390-6480
Sunset Hills Elementary Newsletter
Summer 2019
Mission Statement
Dear Families
I hope this newsletter finds you enjoying yoursummer and staying cool.
I would like to welcome our new families and teachers! We are excited to meet you and welcome you into the Sunset family. It is truly a great place to be.
We will miss Mrs. Schutte, Mrs. Bivens, Mrs. Cole and Mr. Huntley as they pursue new adventures. We welcome Mrs. Schnase, Ms. James, Ms. Shea, Mrs. Cordle and Mrs.
Fuller as they join our ever-growing team!
On Aug. 12th, from 6:00-7:00pm, we will have our traditional Back
to School Family Picnic/Sneak a Peek night. Please bring a dinner and chairs/blanket to sit on.
Enjoy your last weeks of summer. I look forward to seeing you all and hearing about your adventures!
Ms. Patterson
Calendar Reminder
AUGUST
12 Sneak-A-Peek/Back to School Picnic 6 -7 pm
14 SCHOOL BEGINS 8:40am
20 Don & Millie’s Night 4 -9pm
29 6th Grade Outdoor Ed Parent Mtg
6:30pm @ WMS Performing Arts
SEPTEMBER
2 Labor Day – NO SCHOOL
3 Curriculum Night for Band & Strings
5/6 Gr. @ WMS 6:00pm
3 Comm. Club Mtg, Media 6:30pm
12 Curriculum Night 6 -7 pm
17 Don & Millie’s Night 4 -9pm
20 Spirit Day
23 Picture Day
OCTOBER
1 Comm. Club Mtg, Media 6:30pm
7-8 6th Grade Outdoor Ed
11-16 Book Fair
14,16 Conferences 4-8pm
15 Don & Millie’s Night 4 -9pm
18 NO SCHOOL
21 Professional Development Day- NO SCHOOL
25 Spirit Day
25 Halloween Parade & Parties 2:20pm
Returning Student Registration
To get started, login to your parent PowerSchool account at ps.westside66.org. Then click on the Returning Student Registration button. Remember that the registration must be completed for each returning Westside student in your home.
Once you're finished, your child will be registered for the 2019-2020 school year, and we will have up-to-date contact information for back-to-school communication this summer.
What if I forgot my PowerSchool account login information?
You can reset your password using the “Forgot Username or Password?” link on the login page (ps.westside66.org). Please be aware that the recovery email will be sent to the email address you used to create the account, which may not be your current email address.
If you need further assistance with your account, please email powerschool.support@westside66.net or call 402-390-2100.
SNEAK-A-PEEK SAVE THE DATE: AUGUST 12
School Lunch Accounts
The Free and Reduced Lunch Application is located on your returning student registration. This application needs to be submitted every year for those who are eligible. Until your are approved you are responsible for any lunches or breakfasts your child may take.
Click here for free and reduced lunch application
2019-2020 Meal Prices
Student Reduced Lunch = $.40
Milk Only = $.50
Student Breakfast = $1.50
Reduced Breakfast = $.30
School Attendance
Each school day begins with taking attendance. It is very important that students are in their classrooms by 8:40 am so they are not missed during this procedure.
Attendance is also taken immediately following lunch and/or recess. If students leave campus for lunch with a parent, they need to be back when attendance is taken.
The school secretary will call the home or work of parents who have not called in and reported their child(ren)’s absence. Please help us with this by calling the office at 402-390-6480. Safety is our focus in making this request.
Students coming in after 8:40 am, or after attendance is taken in the afternoon, must come to the office and sign in. Students coming or going during the day for appointments, illness, etc., must also sign in and out through the office.
Please call the school office at 402 390-6480, before 9:00a.m., if:
•Your child will be absent from school for any reason.
•Your child will be late for school.
•You would like to join your child for lunch and need to order a tray for yourself.
Often times parents will tell the teacher when their children are going to be gone, but the office needs to know as well. We would appreciate your help with this anytime you know your child will be out of school. Also, please let the office know if you are going to be out of town and someone else will be taking care of your children. In the case of an emergency, we don’t want to waste precious time trying to get in touch with someone.
Reminder!!
Early School Arrival
Our school day begins at 8:40 am. Students may only enter the front of the building, starting at 8:30 am. We ask that students not arrive before 8:20 am, unless:
• Participating in a school activity
• Serving on Safety Patrol
• Eating a school breakfast
• Attending Club 66 Before & After Care program
WHY CAN’T I ARRIVE EARLY?
There is not supervision, as teachers are involved in team meetings, staff meetings and individual planning from 8:00-8:30 am.
School Supplies
Kdg Carroll: Please click here for a copy of the supply list
Kdg Gillespie: Please click here for a copy of the supply list
1st Grade: Please click here for a copy of the supply list
2nd Grade: Please click here for a copy of the supply list
3rd Grade: Please click here for a copy of the supply list
4th Grade: Please click here for a copy of the supply list
5th Grade: Please click here for a copy of the supply list
6th Grade: Please click here for a copy of the supply list
ART
The art room is looking for supplies to help fill our choice studios so we are reaching out to you! These may be items you have laying around the house and would like to donate. Below is a list of items we are in need of. If you don’t see it on the list but think it may work we would love to try it! Thank you supporting art at Sunset Hills! - Jennifer Jurgensen
Drawing Still Life objects
-Small toys - Animals - Fake plants - Glass vases/bottles
Fiber Arts Fabric, Yarn, Buttons, Fabric glue, Thread, Embroidery floss, Crochet Thread, Beads, Crochet hooks, Knitting needles, Pins and Pincushion, Sewing basket (for storage), Safety pins, Burlap, Plastic canvas, Pinking shears, Ribbon, Lace
Collage Scrapbooking paper, Scrapbooking stickers, Stamps ,Shaped hole punches ,Tissue Paper, Puffy paint
Sculpture All Purpose Standard Hot Glue Sticks, Toilet paper tubes, Paper towel tubes, Scrap cardboard, Bottle caps, Plastic containers, Popsicle sticks, Pipe cleaners, Duct tape (any color), Blocks or Legos, Wooden dowels, Wood Scraps, Tooth picks, Q-tips
Battle of the Books
Westside Community Council will once again
sponsor the Battle of the Books for the 2019-2020
school year.
The event will be held Saturday, March 21, 2020 at
Westside Middle School and is open to all 4th-6th
graders in the district.
For more information including the list of next
year’s books, please visit our website.
Personal Property Reminder
All personal items, such as skateboards, ipods, toys, footballs, basketballs, etc., should not be brought to school unless
specifically requested by the classroom teacher. These items are costly and could be damaged or lost. The school will not be responsible for personal items.