September Calendar Events

• Monday, September 3: No School 

• Tuesday, September 4: First Day of School

• Wednesday, September 18: Early Dismissal (12:00 Head Start and 2:25 Elem)

New Start and Dismissal Times for 2024-2025

• 7:45 Morning Clubs and Breakfast

• 8:00 Students Go to Class

• 3:25 Dismissal (2:00 for Head Start)

• 1:25 Early Dismissal (12:00 for Head Start)

Before and After School Transportation

Before school we will utilize the circle drive for drop off traffic. In the morning the north lane will be used as a bus loading zone. Please do not use the north lane to drop off students in the morning. The expectation is for all students to enter the building through the main doors on the west side of the building.

After school, all students will exit through the main doors at the front of the building. Students whose last name starts with A-L will be picked up in the circle drive. Students whose last name starts with M-Z will be picked up in the north lane. The bus loading zone will be going north on the side street going toward 23rd street. As a result of this, the north lane pick-up traffic will have to circle back through the north parking lot to exit the school grounds.

2024-2025 Elementary Music Programs

Hello Wahoo Elementary Families! 

I am thrilled to have the opportunity to share my love of music with your children this year and cannot wait to get started! I hope this helps you and your children to get to know me a little better before school starts! I have also included important dates to put on your calendars! More detailed info will follow closer to the program dates. If you ever have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out! I will see everyone in September!!

Mrs. Mattson

kmattson@wahoowarriors.org

Expectations During Extracurricular Activities

When Wahoo Elementary students attend an extracurricular activity it is expected that students watch the event. Parents/Guardians should actively supervise their children before, during, and after the event. All attendees are expected to be respectful and display good sportsmanship. If students are making a poor choice, they will be directed to sit next to their parent for the rest of the event.

Guidelines for Home Football Games:

• Students are to stay seated in the bleachers throughout the game.

• The grassy berm in front of the concessions area is reserved for only very young children (preschoolers, toddlers) to run and play. 

• Students are not permitted to run or play catch within the fenced area; these activities may take place outside the stadium fence only.

Wahoo Elementary PTO

Wahoo Elementary is fortunate to have a very active Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). The PTO supports events and activities for the staff and students throughout the year and we are always looking for new, creative suggestions!  Volunteering to be on one of the PTO committees has optimized opportunities for parents and staff to be actively engaged in these events. See below for a list of the committees and examples of the activities they coordinate. Participating in the PTO is a wonderful chance to get to know Wahoo Elementary staff and families! The PTO is also very excited to be embarking on a fundraising campaign to make improvements to the K-2 playground. Stay tuned as we will be coordinating fundraising events throughout the year!  If you have an interest in volunteering or would like any information about the PTO, you can either email wahooelempto@gmail.com or contact Renee Stewart at 402-670-4116.

Wahoo Elementary PTO Concession Stand

We need help in the concession stand! The concession stand in Elementary School is one of the PTO's big fundraisers. Please consider volunteering one time or find a friend to team up and support our students. The shifts are flexible if you are not able to stay the entire time. Bethany Rehmann and Kendra Simons will be available to help you. 

If you have questions, please contact Bethany Rehmann at bethanyrehmann@gmail.com or 402-981-5376.

Weather Guidelines for Recess

During the 2024-2025 season, the following guidelines will be used by staff when making determinations about whether to have outdoor or indoor recess.

Wahoops

The Wahoops Basketball season will run from October - March for Boys and Girls in 3rd-8th grades. The fundamental clinic for boys and girls in 1st/2nd will run for six weeks starting in November. For any 3rd-8th graders that want to work on fundamentals and get started in Wahoops are welcome to sign up for the clinic only. For those signed up for the regular season, the clinic is included.

Deadline to sign up is September 8th and there will be a required parents meeting September 15th. 

Parent Resource: Supporting Your Children

Monitoring and ensuring the social-emotional wellness of our students is a top priority at our school. Check out this article (linked below) for tips on fostering social-emotional wellness in your child. You are also encouraged to contact our school counselor and school psychologist if you have concerns or questions about your child's development.

Cindy Klepper, School Counselor:

cklepper@wahoowarriors.org

Jen Johnson, School Psychologist:

jjohnson@wahoowarriors.org

Makovicka Sylliaasen Physical Therapy Excellence in Education Award

Makovicka Sylliaasen Physical Therapy is beginning an Excellence in Education Award for teachers at Wahoo Public Schools and Saunders County Catholic Schools. The nomination form is open to staff or the public to fill out, and there are copies in the office. Please consider nominating a coworker and/or a teacher of one of your children. 

The award is given to ONE teacher from either of the school systems per semester. The award includes:

• Presentation of Certificate

• $550 to Teacher

• $200 to teacher's school, to be spent at his/her discretion

• Posts and ads in local newspaper/social media accounts