DAYS 1 and 2: Music, Library and Strings

DAYS 3 and 4: PE, Art and Band

13-15-Scholastic Book Fair

16-Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4:00-8:00 pm

17-Parent/Teacher Conferences, 8:00 am-4:00 pm

16 & 17-NO SCHOOL

21-Band-O-Rama, WHS Gym, 7:00 pm

21-Don & Millie's Night-4:00-9:00 pm

24-Spirit Day

11-Community Club Meeting, Library, 6:30 pm

18-Don & Millie's Night, 4:00-9:00 pm

25-Spirit Day

May

1-Professional Learning-NO SCHOOL

2-Community Club Meeting, 6:30 pm, Library

6-District Big Band Dance, 5:30 pm

16-District Strings West Fest, 7:00 pm, WHS Gym

16-Don & Millie’s Night, 4:00-9:00 pm

The Spring '23 Scholastic Book Fair is right around the corner. Parent volunteers play a crucial role in the book fair's success. Please use the link below to see volunteer opportunities!

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/4090c4dacae2aa0fd0-spring1

Thanks in advance. We know the fair will be a huge success with your support.

Crystal Schneekloth & Diana Hiatt (Chairs)

KINDERGARTEN OPTION ENROLLMENT

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 Questions about Option Enrollment, please contact Student Services at 402-390-2107.

IN-DISTRICT TRANSFERS FOR 2023-24

Are you a District resident and would like your K-6 grade child(ren) to attend an elementary school in Westside other than the area where you live? The deadline to submit an In-District Transfer request for the upcoming school year is 4:00 pm on March 15th. An In-District Transfer request form must also be completed for any child starting kindergarten next year who has a sibling attending an elementary school outside of their home attendance area.. The deadline to submit this request is also 4:00 pm on March 15th. In district transfer forms can be completed using this link: https://forms.gle/EHgruZWb9MH1UBtH8 Questions about In-District Transfers, please contact Student Services at 402-390-2107.

EARLY ADMISSION FOR KINDERGARTEN

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.

Fifth and Sixth grade Band and String students will be participating in district wide Instrumental music festivals. These concerts will feature students from fifth grade, sixth grade, Westside Middle School and Westside High School. Detailed information about our rehearsals and performances will be sent out through students, please mark you family calendar for the following events:

Westfest String Festival

5th and 6th grade String Students: violin, viola, cello and bass)

Monday, March 20, Westside High School, 7:00 pm*

*sixth grade parents will be able to attend the Outdoor Ed Meeting prior to the concert

Band-o-rama Extravaganza

5th and 6th grade Band Students: flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone and percussion

Tuesday, March 21, Westside High School, 7:00 pm

The National Institutes of Health recognizes bullying as a significant public health problem. In the social media era, harassment and intimidation take place both offline and on, which amplifies the severity of aggression and stress in children and their parents. Children’s Hospital has made available this 15 minute “Just Kids Health” episode on Bullying & Cyberbullying to help parents understand bullying behaviors and how to address signs of bullying and prevent it. To best support our students, Westside is pleased to provide system-wide, bullying prevention programming to tackle bullying behavior.

If you had signed up last year you will need to review and update your account to re-activate it, you will be able to use the same login.

Access the site here & be sure to bookmark it:

www.sunsethillscommunityclub.com

Free Meals, Free/Reduced Applications Available

CLICK HERE to fill out your application.

MySchoolBucks

Advantages of using MySchoolBucks:

• View your student's meal purchases
• See current account balance at a glance
• Automatic reminders when student or staff balance gets low
• Schedule recurring payments and never worry about lunch money again

Click on the link to access: www.myschoolbucks.com

Getting started is a simple three-step process!

1. Download the app or visit the MySchoolBucks homepage and click on “Sign Up Free”.

2.Create a user profile with your email address, establish a password, and set up your security questions.

3. Add a Student to your account using the student’s name, date of birth, and/or student ID number. (Some schools and districts may require either the student’s date of birth or student ID number. If you need assistance with your student's ID, please contact their school.)

Now you’re ready to make payments!

MySchoolBucks Parent Support
1-855-832-5226
support@myschoolbucks.com

Online lunch menu may be viewed here: https://schools.mealviewer.com/school/SunsetHillsElementarySchool

The Westside Community Schools App is now available in the Apple Store and Google Play! Search Westside Community Schools, and you will see the Starman logo, signifying our app!

This is a free download for anyone with a smart phone or device. It draws data directly from Powerschool and our new websites, to compile all kinds of information for our families from lunch menus to news items and information, to calendars and posts from our social media.