Paw Prints
Westridge Elementary
Mission
From the Office
We have had a great start to the school year. It has been four busy days at school, and I am sure students are a little tired. I hope everyone is ready to have a great weekend!
I appreciate everyone following the correct drop off and pick up procedures. We want to ensure that all students are safe before and after school. Remember to pull all the way forward when in the drop off lane. This allows us to get more cars into the drop off area. Also, students should be exiting and entering the vehicle on the passenger side next to the curb.
Next week, the fall assessment window opens up. Students in 2nd-5th grade will be taking the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) tests for reading and math. 5th grade will also take a MAP test for science. Kindergarten and 1st grade students will be taking Fastbridge assessments in both reading and math. Classroom teachers will communicate their specific testing dates.
Visitors are welcome to have lunch with their child at school. If you are wanting to order a school lunch, please notify the office by 9:00 AM. If you are not wanting a school lunch and bringing your own, you do not need to notify the office ahead of time. You are welcome to bring outside food for your child. However, you are not allowed to bring food for other students. If a grandparent or family friend is wanting to visit for lunch, we do need a call from the child's parent or guardian prior to the lunch visit.
Thank you,
Ryan Broshar
Principal- Westridge Elementary
402-289-2559, rbroshar@epsne.org
Important Dates
Sept 4th: No School Labor Day
Sept 5th: PTO Meeting @ 6:30 PM
Sept 6th: Fall Picture Day
Sept 8th: Fall Into Books
Sept 20th: Walkathon Kick-off
Sept 21st & 22nd: Outdoor Education (5th Grade Only)
Sept 26th & 27th: Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:00-6:30 PM, 2:00 Dismissal Both Days
Sept 28th & 29th: No School
School Day Hours 8:10-3:06
Westridge PTO Information
Hello Westridge Families!
As a welcome back to school the PTO provided the Westridge staff with breakfast this past Monday. It was a small token of gratitude for all their hard work leading up to the first day of school.
Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our first meeting of the school year at the beginning of the month. If you were unable to attend, please see the August PTO Meeting Minutes listed below.
Staff Lounge Concierge and Friyay Giveaway
Please help Westridge PTO stock and decorate the Teacher's lounge for the 2023-2024 school year. We will have signups available for one or several families to team together each month.
Teachers’ lounge donation ideas (but not limited to): popcorn, chips/pretzels, breakfast bars, chocolates, mints, cookies, flavored k cups, flavored sparkling water, fresh fruit, assorted nuts, bagels, etc. Themed tablecloths, decor, signs, and centerpieces are also a great way to spruce up the teachers’ lounge and show them how much they are appreciated and thought of!
We are also collecting donations to Westridge's Friyay Giveaway fund. What is Friyay Giveaway you ask?
On Fridays throughout the year one or more lucky staff member(s) will have their name drawn and they will get a prize! The PTO wants to help stock the prize bucket with various $5 gift cards and seasonal gifts.
Click on the signup genius below or contact Hailee Koltis with any questions Haileekoltis@gmail.com
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d48aca729a3f4c70-westridge#/
Directory:
The Westridge Directory is available to use for the year! It is important to update your information if you are returning family and register for an account. https://westridgeelementary.membershiptoolkit.com/ .
Again, everyone is considered outdated until they go into update their information and publish their directory preferences. We’ve attached some tip sheets to help you get started. Contact Andrea Bakenhus at bakenhusa@gmail.com if you need assistance or have any questions.
School Sprit Store is up and live until August 27th
Grab you and your Wildcat some Westridge gear. Three different designs with several color and apparel options available. Pick local pick-up option and they will be delivered to school and sent home with your Wildcat.
https://www.specialteeomaha.com/product-category/westridge2023/
We also have a link to purchase Paw Print earrings by Hooked. Order by September 17th for classroom delivery!
https://www.hookedearrings.com/products/westridge
Thank you to all our Wildcat Families!
Jessica Loontjer
Westridge PTO
402-679-1327
How can you stay in the know?
Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/westridgeelkhorn
Make Sure you sign up for text alerts reminding you of all Westridge Elementary School Happenings.
TEXT @wewildcat to 81010
Directory Information for New Students
Directory Information for Returning Students
All About Westridge...
Email: rbroshar@epsne.org
Website: https://www.elkhornweb.org/westridge/
Location: 3100 North 206th Street, Elkhorn, NE, USA
Phone: 402-289-2559
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElkhornPSWR/
Twitter: @ElkhornPS_WR