Wildcat Weekly
03.01.24
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. We have a PTO meeting Tuesday! Our meeting begins at 5:30 in the media center and we would love to see you there!
2. If you have not yet signed up for parent/teacher conferences, please do so ASAP!
3. We are excited to celebrate Read Across America week next week!
4. Thank you for supporting our Jump for Heart campaign!
5. Have a wonderful weekend with your families!
Sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences is now Open!
You can now sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences at Willowdale through ParentVue. The sign up will be open from Wednesday, February 21st through Thursday, March 7th.
The instructions are attached to this email. Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, March 11th, 4:15PM-8:00PM and on Tuesday, March 12th, 4:15PM-8:00PM. All Parent Teacher Conferences are in person, at Willowdale.
If you are going to be out of town during conferences, please reach out to your student's teachers to set up a different date and time for conferences.
Conferences for EL families, that require and Interpreter, have been set up and a letter was sent home with your child/children.
If you have any questions or need help, please reach out to Terri Hartley at tlhartley@mpsomaha.org or 402-715-8280.
Thank you!
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!
Spark Adventure Camps for this Summer
Book Fair Time!
Kids Heart Challenge
To register, please scan the QR code or click this link:
Pop Tab Drive for Ronald McDonald House!
Bring those pop tabs to your classrooms March 1st - March 29th!
Student Council Meeting Change
Dates to Remember!
MPS Developmental Screening
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. Great gifts for Christmas! Plus, don't forget to TAGG your receipt from your purchase, a portion goes back to Willowdale PTO.
Willowdale Carnival
Planning has begun for the next Willowdale Carnival. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, March 5th, right after the PTO meeting!
Donations for the Carnival Raffle
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!
Yearbook Back Cover Design Contest
Paper copies will be sent home with youngest and only in Friday folders today. Please, one entry per student and the deadline is March 8th.
Question about this, you can contact Mrs. Meyer at jlmeyer@mpsomaha.org
5th Grade Yearbook Dedications!!
In order to submit a dedication to your 5th Grader, please send your $5.00, along with the bottom portion of this form (which is being sent home with 5th graders) to the front office. Then use this Google form to submit your dedicaiton and picture for the yearbook, the deadline is March 1st.
https://forms.gle/VqYaLThkkgHykfSt9
Any questions, please reach out to Julie Meyer at jlmeyer@mpsomaha.org
Metro Area Summer 2024 Opportunities
Please use this link to see all the available opportunities available this summer.
Omaha Public Library & Omaha Symphony
"Navigating The Online World With Your Child"
Project Harmony presentation to MPS parents and families on March 7 followed by light refreshments. Hosted in the MSHS auditorium.
Mathematics Material and Review Opportunity
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!
Summer Activities Fair 2024
Millard West Lady Cats Tryouts
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 03.04.24 - 03.08.24
Lunch Menu & Important Information regarding Lunches!
Lunch for Monday, March 4th:
1. Sloppy Joes
2. Cheese Pizza
3. American Style Wrap
4. Bagel Kidzable
Lunch for Tuesday, March 5th:
1. Beef Hot Dog
2. Penne w/Meat Sauce
3. Fruit N Yo To Go Box
4. Bagel Kidzable
Lunch for Wednesday, March 6th:
1. Enchilada Suiza
2. Chicken Nuggets
3. Double Berry Parfait
3. Bagel Kidzable
Lunch for Thursday, March 7th:
1. Dutch Waffle & Scrambled Eggs
2. Hamburger
3. Cheese BLT Sub
4. Bagel Kidzable
Lunch for Friday, March 8th:
1. Mozzarella Sticks w/Sauce
2. Chicken Nuggets
3. Crispy Chicken Salad
4. Bagel Kidzable
Meal Prices for 2023-2024
Breakfast - $1.60
Lunch - $3.15
2nd lunch - $2.75
Adult lunch - $4.60
Milk - $0.55
March 2024 Lunch Menu
Free and Reduced Meal Applications
2023-2024 School Calendar
The School Board has already approved the calendar for the next school year, 2024/2025. The link to that school year is below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XiYv6vVfIhryYHhrHI8KDB7ZLaOddW9r/view