Westside Middle School
August 20, 2021
I hope everyone enjoyed the first few days of school. Below you will find the contact information for each administrator. Please let us know if you have questions. We are happy to help!!
Kim Eymann - Principal
eymann.kimberly@westside66.net
402-390-8211
Brian Stevens - Assistant Principal (He will handle all questions on Busing)
Dean for 8A & 7C
402-390-6494
Jenni Allen - Assistant Principal & Director of Special Services
402-408-8589
Dan Carlson - Dean & Athletic Director
Dean for 7A, 7B, & 8B
402-390-8669
Corrie Philo - Dean for 7D, 8C, & 8D (Handles all questions on after school Library)
402-390-8670
Curriculum Night
7th Grade - Monday, August 30th 6:00-8:00
- 6:00 Smart Gen Society Presentation in PAC
- 6:30 Admin Presentation in PAC
- 7:00 Team Presentation in team areas
- 7:30 Find Classrooms and Meet Encore teachers
8th Grade - Wednesday, September 1st 6:00-8:00
- 6:00 Smart Gen Society Presentation in PAC
- 6:30 Admin Presentation in PAC
- 7:00 Team Presentation in team areas
- 7:30 Find Classrooms and Meet Encore teachers
Lunch Finger Scanning
Drop off and Pick Up at WMS
Before School:
Students will be allowed to enter the building at 7:30 (we do serve breakfast everyday)! If you need to drop your student off before 7:30, students will need to wait outside of the PAC entrance. All students should enter through the PAC entrance until 7:55. Students arriving after 7:55 should enter through the main doors.
After School:
Students will be asked to leave the building by 3:20 unless they are working with a teacher or involved in an activity. Buses will leave by 3:25. All students should be off campus by 3:40. If you are unable to pick up your student by 3:40, please sign them up for after school library.
Free Rides on Metro Transit for Students
Homeroom
ESSER III FUNDS SURVEY
Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief III (ESSER III) funds are being provided under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021, Public Law 117-2, enacted on March 11, 2021. The purpose of ESSER III is to address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on students by combating learning losses, supporting social-emotional needs and ensuring a safe return to the school environment for students. Westside Community Schools will submit an application for ESSER III funds to the Nebraska Department of Education which must include input from a variety of stakeholders on how best to use these funds. Please take a few moments to provide your feedback through the link below; this survey should take less than 5 minutes to complete and will close August 31, 2021.
Thank you in advance for your participation and input.
Westside Community Schools
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If you encounter problems with the link provided above, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://forms.gle/bhVT3Rs9ci9DTYn27
For any questions related to this email or anything regarding our Safe Return to School Plan for 2021-22 and/or COVID-19 guidelines, please email feedback@westside66.net or visit www.westside66.net and click 'COVID-19 UPDATES'.
After School Library Program
Westside Middle School offers after school library hours. This opportunity allows students to have a quiet work space to complete homework with adult supervision.
After School Library will begin on Monday, August 23rd and run throughout the school year.
After School Library hours are as follows (please note that Wednesday Library hours are only until 4:00) :
Monday - 3:15-5:00
Tuesday - 3:15-5:00
Wednesday 2:44-4:00**
Thursday 3:15-5:00
Friday 3:15-5:00
The library will be closed on the following school days so please arrange a different plan for your student:
Parent/Teacher Conferences - October 13
November 22 and November 23
December 20 and December 21
Parent/Teacher Conferences - March 9
Friday, May 13
Last day of After School Library: Friday, May 20
**After School Library will not be offered during the last week of the school year.**
In order to supervise and track student attendance accurately, we are requiring parents/guardians to fill out the registration found at this link. Each student needs to be signed up in advance.
If you have questions, please contact Corrie Philo. We look forward to another great school year!
Corrie Philo
Dean of Students
402-408-8670
Attendance
The attendance number is 402-408-8649 or 402-390-6464
Start on Time
Westside Middle School is committed to ensuring that class time is used effectively and efficiently. In 2019 we adopted a new set of procedures called “Operation START on Time!”--the acronym stands for “Safe Transitions And Reduced Tardies.”
All teachers will help supervise the halls during the time between classes. When the bell rings teachers having classes will close their doors and begin teaching immediately. Each hallway will have designated staff members working with any students to problem solve ways to prevent them from being late again. Tardy students will write an explanation of why they were late, which will be entered into our records. Moreover, this explanation will be sent in an email to parents/guardians so that families are kept informed.
The tardy student will be escorted to his or her classroom. The escorting staff member will ensure that the student does not disrupt the class and will signal to the teacher that all necessary paperwork has been completed. We will begin these procedures on Thursday, August 26th. We have waited to implement this to ensure that all students know where they are going within the building. Students learned about Start on Time on Friday, August 20th during homeroom.
For students who are late, these procedures ensure that the family is kept informed and that records are kept so the continuum of consequences is consistent for all students. Our hope is that implementing this continuum will help students learn the importance of punctuality. The consequences for repeated tardiness within a semester are as follows:
1st Tardy Note home
2nd Tardy Note home
3rd Tardy Note home
4th Tardy Note home; 1 detention and meet w/ dean
5th Tardy Note home; 1 detention and meet w/ dean
6th Tardy Note home; 1 detention and meet w/ dean
7th Tardy Note home; 2 detentions and meet w/ dean
8th Tardy Note home; 2 detentions and meet w/ dean
9th Tardy Note home; 2 detentions and meet w/ dean
10th Tardy Note home; Parent Meeting & Wednesday night school (develop tardy plan that includes the possibility of additional consequences)
For students who are consistently on time, these procedures ensure that tardy students will not be allowed to disrupt the flow of the teacher’s lesson. These procedures have been very successful which has increased learning time for all students and contributed to the positive atmosphere of our school.
We encourage students to ask their teacher to use the restroom once they get to class, as we are aware that using the restroom during passing period may not be doable, depending on where their classes are located.
WMS Bell Schedule
7th Grade Bell Schedule
Pd 1: 8:00-8:40
Pd 2: 8:43-9:23
Pd 3: 9:26-10:06
Pd 4: 10:09-10:49
Pd 5: (7th) 10:52-11:32
Pd 6: (7th) 11:35-12:15
Spark/Lunch: 12:18-1:18
Pd 8: 1:21-2:01
Pd 9: 2:04-2:44
Warrior Time 2:47-3:15
8th Grade Bell Schedule
Pd 1: 8:00-8:43
Pd 2: 8:46-9:26
Pd 3: 9:29-10:09
Pd 4: 10:12-10:52
Spark/Lunch 10:55-11:55
Pd 6: (8th) 11:58-12:38
Pd 7: (8th) 12:41-1:21
Pd 8: 1:24-2:04
Pd 9: 2:07-2:47
WarriorTime 2:50-3:15
TAGG
This is a fast and easy way to help our building without fundraising. Watch this video to see how it works. https://youtu.be/WS2u4s1J63c
Below is a list of business that participate in TAGG. Remember to select Westside Middle School!!
Free and Reduced Forms
If you have questions you may contact Michele Divoky at 402-390-3382 or email her at divoky.michele@westside66.net.
Parent AHERA Notifications for 2021-2022 School Year
Annual AHERA Notice
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 2021-2022 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.
Student Handbook
Westside Middle School
Website: http://wms.westside66.org
Location: 8601 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-390-6464
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WMS66/