Wildcat Weekly
04.05.24
Willowdale Wildcats Have Heart!
New School Hours!
Wednesday Hours are 8:30am - 2:30pm
Email: tlhartley@mpsomaha.org
Website: willowdale.mpsomaha.org
Location: 16901 P Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-715-8280
Principal Message
Greetings!
1. THANK YOU, from the bottoms of our hearts, for the amazing Staff Appreciation Week! In addition to the wonderful surprises from our PTO, as parents and families you've been so kind, thoughtful and generous this week. We love working with your children!
2. Thank you for your support at La Casa Night this week!
3. Next week is spring break! School will be closed April 8-April 12th. We will see the students back on Monday, April 15th!
4. When we return from spring break, we have a PTO meeting on Tuesday, April 16th at 5:30! Please join us!
5. Have a great weekend and week! Enjoy your time together as a family. It's a great chance to unplug for a bit and unwind!
When we return from Spring Break, our students have the opportunity to SHINE by showing off how smart they are!! Please see below for our assessment schedule!
The week of 4/15-4/19
Monday, 4/15 - No Assessments
Tuesday, 4/16 - 3rd, 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts State Assessment (NSCAS)
Wednesday, 4/17 - 3rd grade English Language Arts State Assessment (NSCAS)
Thursday, 4/18 - 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts State Assessment (NSCAS)
Friday, 4/19 - No Assessments
Kindergarten and New Student Registration is now OPEN!
If you have a student that will be a Kindergardner for the 24-25 school year, registration is now open. Please visit www.mpsomaha.org to see how to begin that registration. THIS IS ONLY FOR INCOMING KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS OR NEW STUDENTS. Current families will begin the Annual Update on June 9th.
Please contact Terri Hartley at tlhartley@mpsomaha.org or 402-715-8280 for questions or concerns.
Thank you!
THANK YOU!!
Important Dates for Parents of Incoming Kindergarten Students
From Mr. Schinstock and Mr. Hartley
Spark Adventure Camps for this Summer
Book Swap
Dates to Remember!
PTO Corner
Join PTO Today!
President - Wendy Gibson
Vice President - Brittany Hoebelheinrich
Secretary - Jordan Fletcher
Treasurer - Bridget Perry
Spirit Wear for Willowdale
The link to order Willowdale Spirit Wear is open if you would like to order more Spirit Wear. Plus, don't forget to TAGG your receipt from your purchase, a portion goes back to Willowdale PTO.
Willowdale Carnival
Student Directory
The Willowdale Student Directory has been updated for the 2023-24 school year! Click here to open the directory in Google Sheets. Click here to open as a PDF. (You can use CTRL+F to search for a student’s name.) If you still need to update or add your info, please fill out the form here.
Please contact the Willowdale PTO or Bridget Perry with any concerns.
Order your 23-24 Yearbook Now!
Here is how to personal your free pages in your yearbook
Metro Area Summer 2024 Opportunities
Please use this link to see all the available opportunities available this summer.
NASA's Plans for the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024.
- Presentation slides from the NASA webinar. Please note many of the slides have QR codes for easy access webpages and other resources.
- Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnFvn7o8-L4 to view an archive of the webinar.
- For more information about the Eclipse path, timing, safety and NASA resources visit https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/
- For more information on in-person NASA Sunspot viewing events visit https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/events/
- To request NASA speakers visit: https://stemgateway.nasa.gov/nasaengages/s/
Partners 4 Education
Proceeds from our Partners 4 Education and other family nights help fray costs for teachers/classrooms and help supplement funds that are not covered for field trips.
Willowdale teachers, staff and students appreciate all of the support from our families and Partners.
Thank you!
Millard West Girl's Soccer Team is hosting a Future Wildcat Night
Millard Summer Show Choir Camps
Hey Families,
Do you know a current 3rd, 4th, or 5th grader who loves to sing and move? We would love to have them join one (or BOTH) of our Millard Show Choir Camps this summer! There are TWO to choose from!!! (or choose BOTH) One at Beadle Middle and one at Millard North High! These camps are open to ALL current 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders (kids who WILL be in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade next school year!) Please check out the attached flier for all information. Then you will email klwhisinnand@mpsomaha.org to register your child for Beadle OR llbrown@mpsomaha.org to register your child for Millard North.
Sincerely,
Kelly, Lori, Eric, and Mary
Lunch for Week 04.15.24 - 04.19.24
Lunch Menu & Important Information regarding Lunches!
NO SCHOOL APRIL 8th - APRIL 12th
Lunch for Monday, April 15th:
1. Orange Chicken w/Brown Rice
2. Cheese Pizza
3. Bacon Chicken Ranch Wrap
4. Bagel Kidzable
Lunch for Tuesday, April 16th:
1. Corn Dog
2. Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti
3. Sunbutter & Jelly Sandwich
4. Bagel Kidzable
Lunch for Wednesday, April 17th:
1. Walking Beef Taco
2. Chicken Nuggets
3. Just Peachy Parfait
3. Bagel Kidzable
Lunch for Thursday, April 18th:
1. Popcorn Chicken Bowl
2. French Bread Pizza
3. Popcorn Chicken Salad
4. Bagel Kidzable
Lunch for Friday, April 19th:
1. French Toast Sticks & Eggs
2. Crispy Chicken Sandwich
3. Ham & Cheese Sandwich
4. Bagle Kidzable
Meal Prices for 2023-2024
Breakfast - $1.60
Lunch - $3.15
2nd lunch - $2.75
Adult lunch - $4.60
Milk - $0.55
April 2024 Lunch Menu
Free and Reduced Meal Applications
2024-2025 School Calendar
The first day of school for the. 2024-2025 school year will be Thursday, August 8th.