The Wildcat News
Western Hills Magnet Center -March 2, 2020
Principal's Message
Third Quarter Conferences are right around the corner, March 4th & 5th, 2020. At these conferences, teachers will share grading and assessment reports along with information about summer school. Conference reminders were sent home last week, please note the day and time on the confirmation notice. If that day/time is no longer convenient, please call the teacher or the office to reschedule. Again, we need your participation at conferences!! We are striving for 100% attendance at Parent Teacher Conferences. Please note that there is no school for students on Thursday and Friday, March 5th & 6th due to conferences. Spring Break also begins on Monday, March 9th until Friday, March 13th.
At conferences, teachers will invite students to participate in an EXCITING summer extended learning opportunity at Western Hills Elementary. Our Summer Learning opportunity begins on June 1st and ends on June 26th, 2020. Our focus is on math and reading in Kdg – 5th grade. Registrations will be given out at conferences and need to be returned before March 30th. If you have any questions, please contact the Western Hills office, 531-299-2240.
Have a Fabulous week! -Mrs. Harbison
PTO Spellathon FundRaiser
PRESENTED BY
WESTERN HILLS ELEMENTARY PTO
STUDY AND RAISE FUNDS FOR A CHANCE TO WIN INDIVIDUAL PRIZES LIKE:
KINDLE FIRE
FAMILY ZOO MEMBERSHIP
A SURPRISE FIELD TRIP FOR THE CLASS with the
HIGHEST AVERAGE TEST SCORES
AND MUCH MORE!!
INFORMATION PACKETS WERE SENT HOME EARLIER THIS MONTH AND CHECK OUT THE WESTERN HILLS WEBPAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
NSCAS Parent Resources - How to Help Students Do their Best
Meet
OPS Parent Voice Survey
Spring Parent Teacher Conferences
Mark your calendars for our Spring Parent-Teacher conferences on March 4th & 5th, 2020.
Conference reminders went home last week. Please contact the school office 531.299.2240 if you need to reschedule your conference time. Our goal is 100% parent participation!!
Kindergarten Enrollment - 2019 -2020
Pre-K at Western Hills
Are you looking for Preschool for the 2020-2021 school year? Know someone else who might be interested in Pre-K? Check out Western Hills OPSF Parent Pay Pre-K. Spots are still available for students age four by the first day of school on August 15, 2020. Registration forms are available in the office at Western Hills or by calling 531-299-2240. Any questions contact KrisShonda Levering at OPSF 521-299-4903.
School Calendar for 2020 - 2021
Omaha Public Schools
2020 - 2021 Calendar
The Board of Education has approved the 2020-2021 school calendar. The calendar can be found on the OPS district website We’d like to share some important dates with you so you can begin to plan for next year.
First day of school
- August 18th
- December 21—January 1
Spring Break
- March 8-12
- May 26
News From the Counseling Corner
Optimist - Students of Distinction
How do we thank thee? Let us count the ways! Optimist Clubs recognize local youth for their efforts in the arts, athletics, academics and community service work. Youth Appreciation is the perfect opportunity for Optimists to make a difference in their community and demonstrate the Optimists’ commitment to young people. Please join us in congratulating Malakiah Taylor -Harrison and Markus Chandler as our Optimist Students for the month of January and February.
Western Hills PTO - Activities and Information
The Western Hills PTO is always looking for interested parents to join and support activities at our school. You will find posted here upcoming events and activities.
Mark your calendars and come join us for our PTO meetings. Our next PTO meeting is this Sunday, February 23rd at 2:00 pm in the Community Room at Western Hills.
SAC Museum Expeditions - 2nd Grade
Monday, Mar 2, 2020, 11:30 AM
Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum, West Park Highway, Ashland, NE, USA
Introduction to Theatre - 3rd Grade
Monday, Mar 2, 2020, 09:30 AM
The Rose Theater, Farnam Street, Omaha, NE, Farnam Street, Omaha, NE, USA
R.O.A.R. PLEDGE
Did you know that every morning students recite our Western Hills pledge?
I am a Wildcat
I Respect people, places and things,
I Only use kind words and actions,
I Always do my best, and
I am Ready and willing to learn,
I am a Wildcat,
Hear me ROAR!!!
Ask your child to practice saying the ROAR pledge and ask what the pledge means to them.
Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, citizenship status, or economic status in its programs, activities and employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to address inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Superintendent of Schools, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE. 68131
531-299-9822