Westside Middle School
August 28, 2020
Thank you so much for being flexible and understanding these past two days when we had to cancel in person learning due to not having AC. We were not expecting that curveball!
Starting Thursday, September 3rd, we will be moving to 50% of our students learning in person. So what does that mean for your student? Your student will now be coming to school 2 days a week. This will begin on Thursday, September 3rd.
Thursday & Friday = Students with last name beginning with L-Z
Monday & Tuesday = Students with the last name beginning with A-K
If you are learning at home, please make sure your student is checking their email and Google classroom for activities and lessons they need to complete. Please have them contact their teacher through email if they are having issues with their Google Classroom. Remember all students that are learning at home need to log onto Webex for their SPARK every day but Wednesday. If students are having issues accessing the WebEx link through their email, please have them use the link in their Google Calendar Invite. We will continue to work though technical issues.
Kim Eymann - Principal
eymann.kimberly@westside66.net
402-390-8211
Brian Stevens - Assistant Principal (He will handle all questions on Busing)
Dean for 8A & 7C
402-390-6494
Jenni Allen - Assistant Principal & Special Services Department Chair
402-408-8589
Dan Carlson - Dean & Athletic Director
Dean for 7A, 7B, & 8B
402-390-8669
Corrie Philo - Dean for 7D, 8C, & 8D
402-390-8670
Powerschool Help
PowerSchool Parent/Guardian Access
If you are a parent/guardian of a student who is new to the district and you need first time access to PowerSchool, please email powerschool.support@westside66.net.Likewise, if you are a parent/guardian of a returning student and you need to get your username and password for PowerSchool, please email powerschool.support@westside66.net
Warrior Time
When students are in-person, they are going to be assigned to one of their teachers each day for Warrior Time. Students are requested by teachers and then sent a daily email in the morning from "Edficiency" giving students information on which teacher they will have for Warrior Time. Warrior Time is from 2:47 to 3:15 on each week day except Wednesday.
Students who are participating in Extended Campus Learning (EC) will not receive a Warrior Time time email notification unless they are specifically requested by a teacher to work with them from 2:47 to 3:15. If a student does receive an email from Edficiency, there will be instructions for a WebEx link in the email that the student can use to join the Warrior Time session.
If a student wants to join a teacher's Warrior Time to get extra help, they can email the teacher and request to be in their Warrior Time.
Expectations for Learning at Home
Daily responsibilities:
Complete assignments and lessons for each class as they are listed on the student schedule just as if they were in school.
Log in to the Google classroom daily to access videos, learning activities (assignments), and feedback.
Teachers will send out Google Classroom Invites through email.
Turn in assignments according to teacher-assigned due dates
Log into WebEx during Spark/Homeroom on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Spark Teacher will send out a WebEx link based on your team’s spark time (see below)
First Spark WebEx meeting will take place on Thursday, August 27th.
Attendance will be taken
(8A and 8D) SPARK 11:25-11:55
(8B and 8C) SPARK 10:55-11:25
(7A and 7C) SPARK 12:48-1:18
(7B and 7D) SPARK 12:18-12:48
Check school email daily and respond appropriately
Helpful Hints:
Establish a space in the home to focus on and complete assignments
Set an alarm for any scheduled WebEx meetings so you don’t miss them.
Establish a safe space in the home to safely secure the school-issued device when not in use.
Email the teacher when there are questions or concerns
Teachers will work with students before and after school. There will also be opportunities for students to log in to WebEx during Warrior Time.
It is suggested to try to follow your daily schedule as you are completing your school work. (If you have math 1st period, try to work on math during the 1st period time frame)
The bell schedule is posted below for you to follow while at home.
7th Grade Bell Schedule
Pd 1: 8:00-8:40
Pd 2: 8:43-9:23
Pd 3: 9:26-10:06
Pd 4: 10:09-10:49
Pd 5: (7th) 10:52-11:32
Pd 6: (7th) 11:35-12:15
Spark/Lunch: 12:18-1:18
Pd 8: 1:21-2:01
Pd 9: 2:04-2:44
WarriorTime 2:47-3:15
8th Grade Bell Schedule
Pd 1: 8:00-8:43
Pd 2: 8:46-9:26
Pd 3: 9:29-10:09
Pd 4: 10:12-10:52
Spark/Lunch 10:55-11:55
Pd 6: (8th) 11:58-12:38
Pd 7: (8th) 12:41-1:21
Pd 8: 1:24-2:04
Pd 9: 2:07-2:47
WarriorTime 2:50-3:15
Google Classroom
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Attendance
The attendance number is 402-408-8649 or 402-390-6464
If your student is experiencing any of the following symptoms please do not come to school.
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
Please note, we will not be honoring perfect attendance this year as we need students to stay home when they are not feeling well.
Attached below is a Parent COVID Safety Tip Sheet.
After School Library!
Westside Middle School offers after school library hours. This opportunity allows students to have a quiet work space to complete homework after school with adult supervision. It will begin on Monday, August 24 and will be located in the Cafeteria to allow for social distancing.
After School Library hours are as follows (please note it will not be available on Wednesdays):
Monday - 3:15-5:00
Tuesday - 3:15-5:00
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 3:15-5:00
Friday 3:15-5:00
In order to supervise and track student attendance accurately, we are asking parents/guardians to fill out the registration found at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejPAqoVoG1qGNlFaPqbvb20XCaLlWwSQbT1fVGgHh8kRlYYg/viewform. Each student needs to be signed up in advance.
Corrie Philo
402-408-8670
Westside Middle School
Website: http://wms.westside66.org
Location: 8601 Arbor Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-390-6464
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WMS66/