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Westgate Elementary Monthly Newsletter
November 2, 2018
Office/Attendance 402-390-6495
mininni.patricia@westside66.net
Preschool/Club 402-390-8202
Calendar Reminders
November
Nov.9 Veteran's Day Breakfast 8:40am in the Library
Nov. 12 4th/6th Vocal Music Concert @WMS 7pm
Nov. 13 CC Mtg. & Parent Advisory 6pm
Nov.16 Godfather's Slice of the Pie 5-9pm
Nov.16 Family Bingo Night 5:30-7pm
Nov. 21-23 Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
Nov. 27 Planet Sub Night 3-8pm
December
Dec. 11 CC Mtg. & Parent Advisory 6pm
Dec. 14 5/6 grade Band & Strings Concert
Dec. 18 6th grade Strings Concert @ WHS 7pm
Dec. 20 5th grade Strings Concert @ WHS 7pm
Dec. 21 Godfather's Slice of the Pie 5-9pm
Dec. 24 Winter Break begins - NO SCHOOL
Monthly Reminders
3rd Friday of every month - Godfather's Slice of the Pie 5-9pm
4th Tuesday of every month - Planet Sub Night 3-8pm
Elementary Unified Activities - Unified Carnival
What Are Unified Activities?
The Special Olympics Unified Schools Program is a fast growing initiative that brings students with and without
intellectual disabilities together. This year we are excited to bring a Unified Carnival opportunity to our
schools.
Westside Community Schools is excited to offer our third Unified Activity this year.
Where: Westbrook’s gym located at 1312 Robertson Dr Omaha, NE 68114
When: Thursday, November 29th from 5:30pm-6:30pm
What: A carnival will be set up in the school gym. Enjoy ring toss, fishing over curtains, can toss, bean bag toss, sucker pyramid and much more!! We will also have rock painting, and dancing in separate rooms. Come and experience the Westbrook Unified Carnival!
RSVP Needed for Participation
If you and your child(ren) are interested in participating, please download the following linked informational flyer to learn more and to let us know if you are planning to attend.
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Safety Patrol
Westgate School Spelling Bee 2018
Holiday Assistance
Visiting Procedures
School safety is very important to us at Westgate. All visitors must ring the bell outside the
main entrance in order to enter the building. Parents and visitors may be asked to show ID
if we do not recognize you or if we are unsure of your identification. Visitors must report
directly to the main office to sign in and receive a visitor’s pass. These procedures allow for a
safe learning environment for our students. We thank you in advance for your cooperation.
When Is My Child Too Sick for School?
Send me to school if...
- I have a runny nose or just a little cough but no other symptoms.
- I haven't taken any fever-reducing medicine for 24 hours and I haven't had a fever during that time.
- I haven't thrown up or had any diarrhea for 24 hours
Keep me at home if...
- I have a temperature higher than 100 degrees even after taking medicine.
- I'm throwing up or have diarrhea.
- My eyes are pink and crusty.
Call the doctor if...
- I have a temperature higher than 100 degrees for more than two days.
- I have been throwing up or have diarrhea for more than two days
- I have the sniffles for more than a week and they aren't getting better.
- I still have asthma symptoms after using my asthma medicine (and call 911 if I'm having trouble breathing after using my inhaler.)
Medication at School
Westside Community School Links
District approved Snack list
Food Safety
Please remember to follow the District Approved Snack List. Linked is the lists of what to bring for parties or birthdays. Thanks
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Band and String Performances
Attention Fifth and Sixth Grade Band and String Parents - Mark your calendars because our concerts are coming! Concerts are a musicians reward for hard work and effort on their instrument. Please help reward your child by making their first concert a priority for your entire family! We can't wait to see you at these events to celebrate your child's accomplishments! The Instrumental Music Staff
6th grade String students: Tuesday, December 18
6:00 practice, 7:00 performance at the Westside High School Auditorium
5th grade String students: Thursday, December 20
6:00 practice, 7:00 performance at the Westside High School Auditorium
5th and 6th grade Band students: Tuesday, January 10
6:00 practice, 7:00 performance at the Westside Middle School Auditorium
*Please note date change due to Mr. Freeman's absence.