Westside Middle School Newsletter
September 30, 2022
2022-23 WMS Administration:
Kim Eymann - Principal eymann.kimberly@westside66.net
Jordan Rhodes - Assistant Principal (Dean 7C, 8A). rhodes.jordan@westside66.net
Jenni Allen - Assistant Principal and Special Services Department Chair. allen.jenni@westside66.net
Dan Carlson - Dean and Athletic Director (Dean 7A, 7B, 8C). carlson.daniel@westside66.net
Kellon Johnson - Dean (7D, 8B, 8D). johnson.kellon@westside66.net
PBIS
Please help us celebrate our students who are doing an awesome job of following expectations!
90% of Westside Middle School Students have zero office referrals.
Parent Teacher Conferences
If you select the webex option, you will be sent an email by October 4th to sign up for a specific time slot. If you are coming to in-person conferences, there is no sign-up, you attend when its convienent for you during the time frame for in-person meetings.
Wed. October 12th Schedule
WebEx Meetings: 4:00-5:00pm
In-Person Meetings: 5:00-8:00pm
Thurs. October 13th Schedule
WebEx Meetings: 8:00-11:30am
In-Person Meetings: 12:30-4:00pm
Picture Retakes!
Picture retakes will be on Monday, October 3rd from 8:00-11:00 am. If your student has not had their picture taken this year, please have them take it no matter if you purchase any or not.
If your student has already taken their photo and their eyes are closed, flaw in processing or any other error which the photographer caused, your student must return the entire portrait package.
If your students has already taken their photo and they just didn't like their phot and wish to retake. You must return the entire photo package along with $5 processing fee.
Do you have extra clothes to donate?
It is not uncommon that our students may be in need of a clothing change for the day. Whether there is a bloody nose, spilled lunch, or other mishap, a student may need to switch a shirt or pants and a parent is unable to get away from work for the wardrobe change. As you go through your closets, keep us in mind for these gently used t-shirts, leggings, joggers or sweatpants that can be used by the students to get them through the day. Thank you!
Homecoming Week!
Next week is Homecoming week!!! Student Council will be sponsoring our Homecoming Theme week. We encourage all students to participate.
Monday: Tropical
Tuesday: Twin / Triplet (or group)
Wednesday: Pajamas (no blankets)
Thursday: Neon / Tie-Dye
Friday: Sport / Jersey (sport hats okay, no hoods)
Students will be dismissed at 1:00. Buses will run to and from school but there will not be any late buses. All students will need to leave campus at dismissal time.
There will be no after school library.
Bell schedule is below.
Homeroom Lessons
This week students will complete the following Second Step lessons.
7th: Identifying Roadblocks
8th: Harnessing My Strengths
Unified Newsletter and October Event
Unified Newsletter https://www.smore.com/p2mts
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 2022-2023 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.
Westside Foundation
Did you know that the Westside Foundation's mission is to raise private funding for all District 66 Schools? The Foundation does this primarily through private fundraising for special projects, an annual fundraiser- VI VI, and through the annual campaign, W-CLUB. Your support of the Foundation ensures our faculty, staff and students have what they need to excel every day.
W-CLUB: JOIN TODAY
Make a gift that is meaningful to you to show you are proud to be part of Westside Community Schools. Funds raised through the W-CLUB get redistributed back into all Westside Community Schools. Every teacher has the opportunity to apply for W-Club grants annually. Westside Middle School has received funding for robots, traveling exhibit for German Class, and cameras for our journalism club in the past.
Donating to Westside Middle School
To make a tax-deductible donation please donate through the Westside Foundation. You can specifically note that funds should be designated to Westside Middle School community club, fun run, etc. Your gift is not tax deductible if it comes directly to our school. If you have questions, please contact Westside Foundation at foundation@westside66.net.