Weekly Update
12/4/20
Thank You.....Everyone!
Families,
I am going to be 100% transparent in saying that I was nervous about this first Distance Week. I didn't really know how it would go for the students, teachers, or families. There were nights leading up to this week when I dreamed about internet crashes and computer failures.
But, I should have known that it would all be o.k. In fact, I think it went really well. As a mom and as a principal, I saw good things happening at WDS. The students did an excellent job following the Zoom norms. Participation and attendance were solid. And, as I walked around the building or joined Zoom rooms, I heard quality instruction taking place.
So, THANK YOU! THANK YOU to the families for prioritizing learning during this week and this calendar change. THANK YOU to the staff that prepared, and prepared, and planned, and prepared some more for this week to go smoothly. THANK YOU to the students who showed (even online) why it is so great to be a part of West Dodge Station. Special THANK YOU to Mrs. Petersen for doing all of the things throughout the week from tech support to crowd control.
On to December, and ANOTHER great week of learning.
Together we can.
Together we will.
Mrs. Brittany Sidders
West Dodge Station Principal
Screening Children
School Breakfast Hours
Water bottles
Please remember to send your students with water bottles that can be refilled at school. The water fountains remain closed at WDS for student and staff safety. But, we do have bottle fillers a way students can get water throughout the day.
Exposures and Quarantines
Kindergarten Registration and Round-Up
If you have a child who will be 5 before July 31st and attending kindergarten in August of 2021, we are taking names and preparing for Kindergarten Registration and Kindergarten Round-Up.
The dates are listed below as well as on the West Dodge Station website calendar.
January 25th-29th Kindergarten Registration Week
April 5th - Kindergarten Round-Up Parent Meeting (Zoom)
April 9th - Kindergarten Round-Up for incoming students
(no school for students currently in kindergarten)
Pick-Up, Drop-Off, and Traffic Tips
**Please pull your car forward if you are able.
*If you are getting into the 2nd moving lane, please make sure to only be in the pick-up lane or the 2nd late--not both.
Important Dates
December 8th - Celebration of Giving gifts delivered to school
December 9th - Picture Re-Take Day
December 18th - End of 2nd Quarter
Remote Learner Pick-Up 1:00-3:00
Counselor Corner
The week of November 30 through December 4 will be distance learning for the Elkhorn students. I will have guidance lessons online for kindergarten, first and second grade students on Friday afternoon and lessons for third, fourth and fifth grade students on Monday afternoon. Participation in these lessons is not required, however I thought I would share my plans. Both lessons are based on children’s books. Mrs. Parker, our music teacher, and I are using the same books for our lessons but we are each putting a different focus on the books. The book I’m using with younger students is called “Sticks” by Diane Alber. The book for older students is “Drum Dream Girl” by Margarita Engle. Both of these lessons are about perseverance and working through frustration as well as adversity. No supplies are needed and you will be able to find the link to my lessons on Google classroom under specials. I hope you will encourage your child to participate!
Mrs. Jean Herold
402.289.2773
District Information
PTO News
Celebration of Giving
***Please make sure you bring back wrapped gifts, with a tag attached identifying the item inside and the letter/number associated with the gift no later than TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8th.
Please join us in making a difference in the lives of some Elkhorn families, and in making a lasting impression on our own children!
Questions?
Please click on the flyer below for more details OR
Contact: Misti Bausch 402-616-3746 misti_o@hotmail.com
We still have quite a few families who need to visit our new website to create their account and review their online directory and publish preferences. If you haven't yet done so, you can create your account at:
https://westdodgestationpto.membershiptoolkit.com/home.
Contact Information
Please feel free to contact me any time if you have questions, concerns, feedback, or want to share your great news. ~Mrs. Sidders
Email: bsidders@epsne.org
Website: https://www.elkhornweb.org/westdodgestation/
Location: 18480 California Street, Elkhorn, NE, USA
Phone: 402-289-2773
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElkhornPSWD
Twitter: @ElkhornPS_WD