Tiger Times
Sunset Hills Monthly Newsletter
February 4, 2022
Attendance Line Main Office
(402) 390-6480
Attendance Email
Early Ed/Club 66
(402) 390-8203
February
14-Valentine's Day
15-Don & Millie's Night, 4:00-9:00 pm
18 & 21 NO SCHOOL
22-Strings Solo & Performance Night, WMS, 6-8 pm
25-Spirit Day
March
1-Community Club Meeting, Media Room 6:30 pm
7-9 Book Fair
9-Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4 pm-8 pm
10-Parent/Teacher Conferences, 8 am-4 pm
10 & 11-End of Quarter-NO SCHOOL
15-Don & Millie's Night, 4-9 pm
24-Band-O-Rama, WMS 6 pm-8 pm
25-Spring Pictures/Spirit Day
April
7-Talent Show/Art Show
11-15 SPRING BREAK-NO SCHOOL
19-Don & Millie's Night, 4-9 pm
29-Spirit Day
29-Carnival
2022-2023 Enrollment Information
Student In-District Transfer Requests for the 2022-23 School Year
If you are a District resident who would like your K-6 child(ren) to attend an elementary school other than the school that serves your attendance area for next school year, you must submit a completed In-District Transfer (IDT) Request form to the Office of Student Services for review.
The District gives priority to families living within the District prior to placing Option Enrollment applicants who reside outside the District. We must receive a Student In-District Transfer Request form no later than 4:00 p.m. on March 15 for your request to be considered prior to our placement of Option Enrollment students.
IDT forms are available at the ABC Building and our District website. Click here to complete the form electronically. An IDT request form must be completed for any child starting kindergarten next year who has one or more siblings currently attending a school outside their home attendance area. Transfers are approved or denied based on available space and other resources. If you have questions about the in- district transfer process, please call 402-390-2107.
Kindergarten Enrollment for District Residents
Do you live in the District and have a child who will be ready for Kindergarten this fall? Do you know of other Westside residents with children who will be ready to start school in August?
Kindergarten enrollment for 2022-23 school year begins January 24. Parents of eligible students should go to westside66.org to begin the enrollment process as early as possible on or after January 24.
Students entering kindergarten for 2022-23 must be five years old by July 31, 2022. Parents may opt to hold their children out of kindergarten for an additional year. However, Nebraska state law mandates that a child who reaches six years of age prior to January 1 of the then-current school year must be enrolled in school.
If you have questions, you may call the Westside Welcome Center at 402-390-2100.
Requirements for Early Admission to Kindergarten
In accordance with Nebraska Statute 79-214, the Westside Community Schools allows for admission of children residing in the District as early entrance kindergarteners through a locally designed testing program. Children of District residents who wish to be tested for early entrance must turn five between August 1 and October 15, 2022. For further information regarding early entrance to kindergarten, please call 402-390-3303.
Kindergarten Enrollment for Non-District Residents
If you live outside the District and have a child eligible for kindergarten who has a sibling currently attending a Westside elementary school through the Option Enrollment program, you must submit an Option Enrollment Application. Westside’s Office of Student Services must receive Option Enrollment Applications no later than 4:00 p.m. on March 15. The application form is available at the ABC Building (909 S. 76th Street) and our district website or Click here to complete the form electronically.
Under Option Enrollment statutes, first priority for admission is given to siblings who seek to attend in the District where an older sibling is already enrolled, provided an Option Enrollment form is submitted by March 15 and provided that there is space available in a requested building and grade level. In you have questions, please call 402-390-2107.
Spring Book Fair is coming!
We rely on volunteers to make this happen! Every dollar spent at the fair equals money for books in our own school library! Please click the link to see ways you can assist in this great event at Sunset Hills School Library. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4DACAE2AA0FD0-spring
We appreciate your support. Thank you!!!
Crystal Schneekloth and Diana Hiatt (Book Fair Chairs)
402.968.5585 402-390-6480
REMINDERS
Attendance
This includes:
•Late Arrival-include lunch preference
•Absence-include reason for absence
•Early pick up/appointments
•Change of pick up arrangements
If your student is not in their classroom by 8:30 am they must come to the main office to sign in or they will be counted absent. Students coming or going during the day for appointments, illness, etc also must sign in and out through the main office.
Morning Arrival
Wednesday Dismissal
Face Masks
Water Bottles
Please remember to send your child to school with a water bottle every day.
**We are very low on our supply of water bottles. Once they are gone, we will not have anymore to give out.
After School Plans
Please remember that after school plans should be made in the morning. Students are expected to be off school grounds by 3:45 pm (3:15 pm on Wednesdays). Each child should know what the after school plan is. Students going home with another child after school should make plans ahead of time.
Please remember to notify the school if there is an unexpected change of after school plans for your child. If you know in the morning, a note to the teacher and main office is always appreciated. We appreciate your cooperation in making sure your child is safe.
Snow Days
Breakfast/Lunch Information
Free Meals, Free/Reduced Applications Available
ALL Westside Community Schools students will receive FREE meals (breakfast & lunch) for the 21/22 school year. Meals are funded by the US Department of Agriculture, as an extension of waivers issued to provide safe, healthy food for children during the COVID-19 pandemic. •If your child orders extras or a la carte items, those items must be paid for.
An important note: if you qualify for Free or Reduced Meals, please fill out an application with Westside Community Schools! While meals are free for all students this school year, your application will ensure student benefits including discounts on computers, transportation, summer camps and more.
CLICK HERE to fill out your application.
MySchoolBucks
Advantages of using MySchoolBucks:
- View your student's meal purchases
- See current account balance at a glance
- Automatic reminders when student or staff balance gets low
- Schedule recurring payments and never worry about lunch money again
Click on the link to access: www.myschoolbucks.com
Getting started is a simple three-step process!
1. Download the app or visit the MySchoolBucks homepage and click on “Sign Up Free”.
2.Create a user profile with your email address, establish a password, and set up your security questions.
3. Add a Student to your account using the student’s name, date of birth, and/or student ID number. (Some schools and districts may require either the student’s date of birth or student ID number. If you need assistance with your student's ID, please contact their school.)
Now you’re ready to make payments!
MySchoolBucks Parent Support
1-855-832-5226
support@myschoolbucks.com
Online lunch menu may be viewed here: https://schools.mealviewer.com/school/SunsetHillsElementarySchool
Need Additional Support?
QUICK LINKS
Sunset Hills Elementary
Email: patterson.michelle@westside66.net
Website: https://sunsethills.westside66.org/
Location: 9503 Walnut Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: (402) 390-6480
Twitter: @SunsetHills66