Westside Middle School

2022-23 WMS Administration:

Kim Eymann - Principal eymann.kimberly@westside66.net

Jordan Rhodes - Assistant Principal (Dean 7C, 8A). rhodes.jordan@westside66.net

Jenni Allen - Assistant Principal and Special Services Department Chair. allen.jenni@westside66.net

Dan Carlson - Dean and Athletic Director (Dean 7A, 7B, 8C). carlson.daniel@westside66.net

Kellon Johnson - Dean (7D, 8B, 8D). johnson.kellon@westside66.net

Thank you for a wonderful year. We have enjoyed teaching and getting to know your student. Please make sure you read through this newsletter for important information for the end of the year, summer stuff, and information for the upcoming school year. Please reach out with questions.

WMS Administration

What to Bring:

• Students will not be allowed to bring anything but a pen/pencil and a lunch if they choose to.
• If they anything more than that, they will have to check it in and pick it up in the main office at dismissal time.

Logistics:

• School day will be from 8:00-12:00.
• All buses will be running. There will be NO Late bus.
• If they want a school sack lunch they will need to sign up for one in their homeroom by Monday, May 22nd.

Yearbooks:

• If the student ordered a yearbook, it will be distributed to them in homeroom at the beginning of the day.
• There will be a few extra yearbooks for sale the last day of school starting at 7:30. This is first come first serve and there will NOT be another way to order them.

Students that are returning to Westside Middle School for the next school year or attending Westside High School are to keep their iPad over the summer break. Please see below the care instructions for the summer!

Students that are not returning to Westside should come to the WMS tech office, on or before Thursday the 25th, to turn in their iPad, keyboard case, Apple Pencil, charger, and charger cord.

Contact your school dean or counselor with questions!

There will be no after school library the last week of school, May 22-26. Please plan accordingly to pick up your student after school. The last day for after school library will be Friday, May 19th for the school year

Please make sure students are looking in the lost and found for any of their items. We will clean it out and donate what is left as of June 1st.

If your student has medication in the School Health Office, it must be picked

up by Friday, May 26, 2023, the last day of school. Students will not be able to

transport any medications, but you’re welcome to pick up medication from

the health office any time before the last day of school. Any medication or

spacers not picked up from school will be discarded.

Medication is usually transported from home to school and back by adults,

and students are not permitted to self-carry or self-administer medications.

This is to prevent any misuse of medication with children. Thank you for

your understanding regarding this matter.

It is important to note that new medication authorization forms must be

completed by your provider for the upcoming 2023-24 school year, which

begins Aug. 10, 2023. All medications must be submitted in the original

bottle/package and clearly labeled. All medical forms and medication must

be submitted to the nurse. Please direct any questions or concerns to the

health office at 402-408-8652 or email gille.sarah@westside66.net.

May/June WeSide Unified Newsletter

Students planning to play sports next year as 8th graders need to have an updated athletic physical prior to the start of any athletic season they want to participate in next year. Athletes are not allowed to try out for teams or participate in practices until this requirement is on file in the health office. This physical must be dated May 1, 2023 or later.

If you have questions please contact Mr. Carlson at 402-408-8669

Come and get your schedule and locker, find your classes, get your school picture taken, sign up for in-district bussing, turn in physicals/health forms, and set up your lunch account. If you are not able to attend we will have other opportunities in August to do these things.

**This is an open house style, come at a time that works best for your family!**

Dear Westside Middle School Families,

As we approach the end of the school year, we would like to take a moment to thank you for your support of the Westside Middle School Community Club and our efforts to enhance the educational experience of our students.

Throughout the year, we have sponsored a number of events that have made a significant impact on our school community. From providing meals at full-day conferences to showing appreciation for our hardworking staff during Staff Appreciation Week, the Community Club has worked diligently to create a positive and supportive environment at Westside Middle School.

We are proud to have also been able to sponsor various clubs, sell WMS merchandise, provide cookies and treats for special events, and support the outstanding work of our teachers and staff through our annual awards program. Finally, we have been able to provide essential supplies for classrooms, ensuring that our students have the resources they need to succeed.

None of these events would have been possible without the support of our generous donors. That is why we are asking for your help once again. We are seeking a donation (recommended $25 per student) to help us continue to sponsor these valuable programs and events. Donations can be made via check (payable to WMS Community Club) or online via the Westside Community Foundation portal (click on WMS Community Club on the drop-down menu).

Your donation will go directly toward supporting the work of the Westside Middle School Community Club and our efforts to enhance the educational experience of our students. We believe that by working together, we can make a significant impact on the lives of our students and create a community that is supportive, positive, and engaged.

Thank you for your continued support of Westside Middle School and the Westside Middle School Community Club. Together, we can provide our students with the resources and experiences they need to thrive and prepare for a bright future!

Sincerely,

Alan Wang

WMS Community Club President

Future Westside High School Parents,

Greetings from the WHS nurse’s office! As we are preparing for your student(s) to enter high school, we want to make sure we are well prepared and send a few helpful hints out in order to keep your children safe, healthy and off to a great start at Westside High.

1. If your child has any of the following conditions, an action plan is needed:

• Asthma or Allergy, requiring an inhaler/rescue medication (epinephrine) to be kept in health office and/or carried by student
• Diabetes, Seizures or other Chronic illness

Please take time to explore the health information for WHS parents and students, at

https://westside66.org/health-information/. This website contains the medical forms, action plans for the above-mentioned conditions and helpful health links for all students. Providing the most current, correct documentation to the health office ensures if a medical situation arises, emergency response personnel in the school are aware of your student's medical status and can provide individualized care. All medical action plans are only kept on file for one calendar school year and are required to be updated and resubmitted yearly.

2. All medication (prescription and non-prescription “as needed” medications) must be unexpired, provided to the school by the parents/guardian, in the pharmacy bottle or manufacturer container, and with a prescription from a medical provider. Non-prescription medications will be accepted for a maximum, two week period, with a signed medical authorization from a parent. Non-prescription medications accompanied with a prescription for a specific ailment will be kept in the health office and administered for the entire school year or designated period of time.

3. Students leaving school early due to illness should go through the health office to be excused. These students will be required to get permission from a parent/guardian to leave, will be excused by the nurse to leave school, and transported in a manner that reflects the guardians’ wishes.

4. Medical excuses and/or medical needs that require accommodations should be brought to the health office or have the physician fax this paperwork to the WHS health office at 402-343-2608.

Please reach out to the WHS Health Office with any questions, concerns or comments regarding your child’s medical needs. We look forward to meeting your student(s) and helping them with their medical needs.

Sincerely,

Niki Olson, RN BSN CPN

Westside High School

Phone: 402-343-2624

Fax: 402-343-2608

Email: knowles.nicole@westside66.net

Learn new skills, develop better work habits, be part of the team!
Warrior Girls Basketball Camp is signing up 4th-8th grade girls for its summer camp.
Warrior Girls Basketball Camp
June 5 – 8th
9-10:30AM
$60
Scan the QR code to register.
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Either scan the QR code or click on the links below to purchase new gear!

Main Store - https://soldiersports.us/collections/westside-middle-school

Elite Store - https://soldiersports.us/collections/westside-elite-team-store

Information on a Bilingual reading program. See attached Flyer

See the flyer below to learn about all the awesome things happening around our city this summer!

The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986 (AHERA) requires each public school district to annually notify parents, staff, and employee groups of its asbestos management plans. A management plan is in place for Westside Middle School and is available for review either at the school building or at the Westside Service Center, 9437 J St. Omaha, NE.

This school building was originally inspected in the1980’s and re-inspected by a certified inspector every three years thereafter. The three-year re-inspection and a ceiling tile inspection was conducted in 2019, and periodic surveillance will be conducted as required. No abatement activities are currently in progress or scheduled for the 2022-2023 school year at this building.

The Designated Person responsible for managing the District’s AHERA compliance and the contact person for questions or to review a management plan is the Director of Facilities, Russ Olsen (402) 390-8331.

W-CLUB: JOIN TODAY

Make a gift that is meaningful to you to show you are proud to be part of Westside Community Schools. Funds raised through the W-CLUB get redistributed back into all Westside Community Schools. Every teacher has the opportunity to apply for W-Club grants annually. Westside Middle School has received funding for robots, traveling exhibit for German Class, and cameras for our journalism club in the past.

Donating to Westside Middle School

To make a tax-deductible donation please donate through the Westside Foundation. You can specifically note that funds should be designated to Westside Middle School community club, fun run, etc. Your gift is not tax deductible if it comes directly to our school. If you have questions, please contact Westside Foundation at foundation@westside66.net.