Hillside News Brief February 16, 2018

Thanks to our Hillside Community! Thank you to all the parents, guardians and extended family members who arrived at Hillside on Tuesday, February 13, to pick up students in a timely manner when the power went out at our school. We realize the request to retrieve children from our building in the middle of the day might have been difficult to fulfill; we appreciated your efforts. Thank you for your patience and grace as we delivered each and every student to a waiting adult. Please know that the request for photo identification from each adult there to collect a student or students comes out of an abundance of caution and care for each child’s safety. Thank you for having that identification ready for us to view. Even if we know you well, we want to do our best to confirm the identity of adults there to retrieve children. Robotics Expo The Nebraska Robotics Expo (http://neroboticsexpo.unl.edu/) will be held on Saturday, Feb. 17 at Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum. This is a great way to expose students of all ages to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) concepts. If you are looking for an engaging science activity, you might consider this event! No School February 19th (Presidents’ Day) There is no school for students on Monday, February 19 (Presidents’ Day). Teachers will be participating in staff development sessions on that day. We will see you back in school on Tuesday, February 20. Children’s Behavioral Health Presentations We would like to continue to remind you of a valuable collaboration in place between Westside Community Schools and Children’s Behavioral Health at

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Children’s Hospital & Medical Center. This partnership allows us to address the mental health needs of our children and families districtwide. The services offered through the Student Assistance Program include free assessments and short-term counseling, where students and their parents are invited to complete two free face-to-face sessions. Children’s Behavioral Health therapists are able to help you address any cognitive, emotional, developmental or personal issues that your student or family might be facing. Students and families have two options:

1. Contact your Counselor, Social Worker or School Psychologist for information about Children’s Behavioral Health, or

2. Call Children’s Behavioral Health directly at 402-955-3900 to schedule an appointment. Children’s Behavioral Health is located at 1000 North 90th Street (southwest corner of 90th & Western Streets.)

In addition, Westside Community Schools will host several free parent seminars offering valuable information from experts at Children’s Hospital & Medical Center. All seminars run from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. February 20, 2018 @ Paddock Road Elementary Topic: Anxiety March 7, 2018 @ Westside Middle School Topic: Test Anxiety April 18, 2018 @ Oakdale Elementary Topic: Social Media May 8, 2018 @ Sunset Hills Elementary Topic: Self-Harming Behaviors We believe this partnership with Children’s Behavioral Health will continue to enhance the existing mental health supports for students and families within the Westside Community Schools. Please feel free to contact your school for more information. Community Club Fundraiser The Community Club fundraiser, “I Love Hillside” is underway! We appreciate any amount of money families are able to donate. These funds go directly to our classroom teachers, by way of a “mini-grant” to help with all manner of items and experiences for the classroom. If you’ve already donated, thanks so much! See the flyer attached for more details.

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Donations are being collected the entire month of February, and we are having fun dress-up days every Wednesday (donations not required to participate in dress-up days). You can send your donation to school with your child or donate on line at https://squareup.com/store/hillside-community-club-2 Hillside Sock Hop is Friday, February 23rd! Friday, February 23, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. is Hillside’s Sock Hop. Join us in the North Gym at Hillside to hear great music and boogie all evening! Admission is $1.00. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please see the flyer included in this newsletter for more information. Also, an email went out on Wednesday, February 14, with links to sign-ups to help with the dance. Please consider helping with this event if you are able! Thank you, and see you at the Sock Hop!

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Hillside water bottles are available in our main office. The cost of a water bottle is $5.00. These are nifty, color-changing water bottles (they turn blue when there is cold water inside). Please take the extra step of identifying your child’s water bottle with a name or initials printed on it in permanent marker! All water bottles look the same. Box Tops

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HILLSIDE SOCK HOP

FEBRUARY 23

6:30pm-8:30pm

Hosted By The Community Club

IN THE HILLSIDE GYM

PHOTO BOOTH DJ FAMILY FUN CONCESSIONS

Students must be accompanied by an adult

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District Pre-school Information It's that time of year again to plan for fall, peer model, inclusive pre-school classrooms. There is opportunity to place between 36-40 three- and four year old children in a high quality preschool classroom at Underwood Hills at no cost to families. Children who participate in this program must be district residents, have access to transportation, and should be potty trained. Please call (402) 408-8438 to get an application. Applications and all related paperwork must be submitted to the Early Childhood Special Education office

(9030 Western Avenue) by February 23rd, 2018.

This is a great opportunity for your child to experience a preschool classroom. See information below:

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Westside Community Schools Early Childhood Special Education Integrated Preschool Program

Our vision Westside Early Childhood Special Education is committed to meeting the unique needs of all learners. Our program is based on quality developmental education that provides a positive introduction to a lifetime of learning. What is an integrated preschool program? In an integrated preschool program, typically developing peers (peer models) are educated with children who have special needs using an inclusion model. Students attend preschool five days per week, approximately 2.5 hours per day, for either a morning or afternoon session. Our program focuses on the development of social, language, self-help, pre-academic, cognitive, and motor skills. All students are provided opportunities to learn through play and other developmentally appropriate activities. Who are children with special needs? Students on an Individualized Education Program (IEP) have been identified as needing special support in order to fully participate in the regular curriculum. This may be support from a special education teacher, support from a vision or hearing specialist, and/or speech, occupational, or physical therapy services. Who are peer models? Peer models serve as models of age-appropriate cognitive and pre-academic skills, language skills, social-emotional skills, behavior, and fine and gross motor skills. Research suggests that combining children with special needs with typically developing peers is beneficial to both groups of children. All students learn acceptance and experience positive social interactions. Peer models attend the program free of charge. Who may apply to be a peer model? Children who will be 3 or 4 years of age by July 31st of the current school year may apply. Preference will be given to children who are 4; however, 3 year-olds will be considered. Children turning 5 prior to July 31st are considered kindergarten eligible and are not eligible for the integrated preschool program. Students must be district residents, have age-appropriate development in all areas, and be toilet trained. How does my child become a peer model? Please call (402) 408-8438 to get an application. Applications and all related paperwork must be submitted to the Early Childhood Special Education office (9030 Western Avenue) by February 23rd, 2018. What happens after I turn in my application paperwork? After submitting the application paperwork, you will be contacted by a preschool staff member to schedule a screening appointment. The application process is not on a first come, first served basis. All paperwork submitted by February 23rd, 2018 will be considered for screening. Parents are encouraged to turn in their paperwork as soon as possible.

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Westside Community Schools Integrated Preschool Program Peer Model Application

Peer models serve as models of age-appropriate cognitive and pre-academic skills, language skills, social-emotional skills, behavior, and fine and gross motor skills. Research suggests that combining children with special needs with typically developing peers is beneficial to both groups of children. All students learn acceptance and experience positive social interactions. Peer models attend the program free of charge.

Requirements to be a peer model: Ø District resident (at least one parent) *proof required* Ø Age 3 or 4 by July 31st Ø Parent(s) available to transport child to and from preschool Ø Provide immunization records and birth certificate Ø Toilet trained

Child’s name: _____________________________ Birth date: _____________ Sex: _________ Address: ______________________________________________ Home school: _______________ Phones: _______________________________________________ Email address: ______________ Parent’s name(s): _______________________________________

1. What is your child’s primary language?

o Other languages spoken at home:

2. What are your child’s strengths?

3. Describe your child’s previous organized group or preschool experiences. o Is your child currently enrolled in preschool?

4. Do you have any concerns for your child’s health?

o If yes, please describe:

5. Do you have any concerns for your child’s vision or hearing?

o If yes, please describe:

6. Did your child meet his/her developmental milestones on time (i.e. crawling, walking, talking, etc.)?

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