Swanson Weekly Update
January 13, 2023
NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - January 16th
A reminder that there will be No School for Students (Teacher In-Service Day) on Monday, January 16th, 2023, in recognition of the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday. We encourage students and families to consider taking time to learn more about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and, if able to do so safely to consider ways to participate in the annual day of service promoted on this day each year.
Variety Show February 3rd
Swanson's 2023 Variety show, "Where are the Superstars?" has been scheduled for Friday, February 3 at 6 p.m. at the Westside Middle School auditorium.
We look forward to seeing our Superstar Talent at the Variety Show!
Questions? Email Amal Alexander at amalalexander33@gmail.com
2023 - 2024 Kindergarten Registration Begins February 1st
Kindergarten Enrollment for District Residents for the 2023-24 School Year
Kindergarten enrollment for District residents for the 2023-24 school year begins approximately
Feb 1, 2023. Please check our website at westside66.org as soon as possible after Feb 1st to start your enrollment online.
Children entering kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before July 31, 2023. Parents may wait to enroll their child(ren) in kindergarten for an additional year. However, Nebraska law requires that child(ren) who reach the age of six prior to Jan 1st of the then current school year must be enrolled in school. For questions about enrollment, please contact the Westside Welcome Center at 402-390-2100 or enrollment@westside66.net
Student In-District Transfer Requests for the 2023-24 School Year
Are you a District resident and would like your K-6 grade child(ren) to attend an elementary school in Westside other than the area where you live? The deadline to submit an In-District Transfer request for the upcoming school year is 4:00 pm on March 15th.
An In-District Transfer request form must also be completed for any child starting kindergarten next year who has a sibling attending an elementary school outside of their home attendance area.. The deadline to submit this request is also 4:00 pm on March 15th.
In district transfer forms can be completed using this link: https://forms.gle/EHgruZWb9MH1UBtH8
Questions about In-District Transfers, please contact Student Services at 402-390-2107.
Kindergarten Enrollment for Non-District Residents
If you live outside of the Westside district and have a child eligible for kindergarten in 2023-24 who has a sibling attending our schools through the Option Enrollment program, you must submit an option application for your kindergartener. The deadline to apply for Option Enrollment is 4:00 pm on March 15th.
In addition to kindergarten, you can apply for any other grade level by the same deadline, 4:00pm on March 15th.
Option Enrollment forms can be completed using this link:
https://forms.gle/FvsmAEBqRpcePEKg9
Questions about Option Enrollment, please contact Student Services at 402-390-2107.
Early Admission for Kindergarten
Children of District residents who wish to be tested for early entrance to kindergarten must turn 5 years old between August 1 and October 15, 2023.
For further information regarding early entrance testing, please contact Early Admissions at
402-390-3303.
A Helpful Parent Resource regarding Bullying & Cyberbullying
The National Institutes of Health recognizes bullying as a significant public health problem. In the social media era, harassment and intimidation take place both offline and on, which amplifies the severity of aggression and stress in children and their parents. Children’s Hospital has made available this 15 minute “Just Kids Health” episode on Bullying & Cyberbullying to help parents understand bullying behaviors and how to address signs of bullying and prevent it. To best support our students, Westside is pleased to provide system-wide, bullying prevention programming to tackle bullying behavior.
Recess and Falling Temperatures
Recess will be held outdoors, except when extended exposure to the elements is inadvisable or when the Principal determines it to be otherwise unsafe. Students will not have outdoor recess when either the air temperature or wind chill factor is 10 degrees fahrenheit or lower.
First Friday Spirit Day!
Each first Friday of the month is Swanson Spirit Day. On this day we all wear our Swanson logo wear or school colors, blue and white, to show our spirit. We begin our day by saying the Swanson Pledge together. It’s a fun day filled with terrific Swanson spirit! Our next First Friday Spirit Day is Friday, February 3rd.
Congratulations to January's Spirit Day Homeroom:
Swanson Digital Dozen Winner
The Excellence In Youth Team is proud to announce Isabella R. from Swanson as the most recent recipient of the Digital Dozen award for the 22-23 school year! This award is presented to students who earn 12 of the digital badges on the EY Website (ey.westside66.org), which is available to students district-wide. It takes self-motivation, grit, and determination to earn these badges and Isabella should be proud of this accomplishment!
22/23 Breakfast and Lunch Menu
Email is a great way to communicate with your child’s teacher. The Westside format is as follows:
lastname.firstname@westside66.net
Sample: harr.jennifer@westside66.net
Swanson Web Page
Calendar Reminders
January 16- NO SCHOOL/Dr. Martin Luther King Day
January 26- K/1 Music Performance @ WMS, 6:30 PM
February 1-Swanson Variety Show Rehearsal @ WMS, 5-8pm
February 3-Variety Show at WMS, 6-8pm
February 6- Community Club Mtg., 6:30 pm
February 10- NO SCHOOL/Teacher Work Day
February 20- NO SCHOOL/Presidents' Day
Welcome to Swanson! Home of the Superstars!
The Mission of Swanson School, as a dynamic community alliance and model of innovative education, is to support and empower all learners to achieve academic excellence.
School Improvement
Swanson's school improvement goal is all students will increase reading comprehension.
Swanson's Expectations
- Be Safe
- Be Respectful
- Be Responsible
Email: harr.jennifer@westside66.net
Website: swanson.westside66.org
Location: 410 South 86th Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-390-6485
Facebook: facebook.com/SwansonElementary
Twitter: @swansonstars66