Wildcat Weekly
03.22.24
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 for your great support of McTeacher Night at McDonald's this week!
2. If your children walk home to the west of Willowdale, and/or are picked up near 170th and Weir, I would appreciate it if you could have a conversation with them regarding safety. We have many students who are running down the sidewalks and even in between cars once they leave school property. Obviously, this is very dangerous, and I appreciate all of the drivers who have been so patient and aware of safety in this area. I have spoken with them; if you could reinforce that conversation I would be grateful!
3. If you have a neighbor, friend, family member, or know anyone who has a kindergarten child coming to Willowdale next year, please have them contact the school to get registered! Our new to Kindergarten parent meeting is coming up in less than two weeks, so we want to make sure to include them! They can reach us at 402-715-8280. Thank you!
4. Soon we will begin the process of creating class lists for next school year. When we create class lists, our primary objective is to provide positive experiences for all students. We strive to create balanced classrooms that address different personalities, abilities, needs, learning styles, etc.
Our staff members spend a great deal of time creating class lists, with input from a variety of school personnel. We have a strong process for creating class lists. We recognize that you value your child's education and can offer valuable insight into your child's placement for next year. Specific teacher requests cannot be guaranteed, due to the process outlined above. I would like you to have the opportunity to give us a picture of what you see as your child's strengths and special needs and considerations.
Please do not feel obligated to send information unless you feel it will enhance our ability to make the best placement possible for your child. If you do choose to offer input, please do so by sending me an email (cdballard@mpsomaha.org) by April 5th. Thank you!
5. Have a wonderful weekend with your families!
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!
Important Dates for Parents of Incoming Kindergarten Students
Spark Adventure Camps for this Summer
Millard Honors Ensembles
3 Willowdale students will be performing in the Millard Honors Ensemble this weekend, Marissa Pitcher, Samantha Mohr and Natalie Montgomery!
Pop Tab Drive for Ronald McDonald House!
Bring those pop tabs to your classrooms March 1st - March 29th!
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
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!
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.
Omaha Public Library & Omaha Symphony
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 03.25.24 - 03.29.24
Lunch Menu & Important Information regarding Lunches!
Lunch for Monday, March 25th:
1. Chicken & Waffles
2. Pepperoni Pizza
3. Nacho Kidzable
4. Bagel Kidzable
Lunch for Tuesday, March 26th:
1. Mozzarella Sticks
2. Hamburger
3. Chicken BLT Salad
4. Bagel Kidzable
Lunch for Wednesday, March 27th:
1. Crispito w/Cheese Sauce
2. Chicken Nuggets
3. Fruit N Yo To Go Box
3. Bagel Kidzable
Lunch for Thursday, March 28th:
1. Sweet & Sour Chicken w/Brown Rice
2. Cinnamon Roll & Scrambled Eggs
3. Blueberry Patch Parfait
4. Bagel Kidzable
Lunch for Friday, March 29th:
1. Chicken Drumstick
2. Spaghetti & Meatballs
3. Cheese Pizza Kidzable
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
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