Our local Arby's is hosting a West Park Fundraiser Night on Tuesday, November 14. From 5:00-8:00, 15% of all sales will be donated to West Park. Please mention West Park when you order. Thanks for supporting us!
Don't forget to join us tomorrow, October 31st from 5:00-6:00 pm at Columbus High School for our annual Trunk or Treat event! We can't wait to see all of the students and families!
Voters, have you returned your survey?
In September, CPS mailed a survey to all registered voters who submitted a ballot in the May 9th special bond election. This survey is the first step of many to determine a new solution to address the needs of Columbus Public Schools. If you have not yet returned your survey we ask that you please do so by Friday, October 20th.
Our next restaurant fundraiser night is at our local Runza on Tuesday, October 10. From 4:00-8:00, Runza will donate 10% of all sales to our school! Enjoy some great food, West Park fellowship and fun at Runza on Tuesday night! Thanks for your support!
3rd graders had a great trip to the new City Hall offices to meet the mayor and take a tour. They are learning about local government in social studies class.
CPS is currently looking for individuals, organizations and businesses who would like to participate in this year's CPS Trunk or Treat. If you are interested in providing a trunk please contact Cherie Van Dyke at vandykec@discoverers.org or call 402-563-7000.
West Park 3rd graders love when the Rockin’ Readers from the CHS Football team come read to them each week. This week they read the “Top 10 Greatest Of All Time” book and made a poster of the countdown for us!
#godiscoverers #WestParkMustangs
CPS is hosting a community open house at the Kramer Education Center on September 19th from 5:00-8:00 pm!
CHS will be hosting an immunization clinic in partnership with ECDHD on September 28th. Appointments can be made by calling ECDHD.
The Columbus Area United Way is offering a workshop on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 6 pm. Attend the workshop and Learn How to Keep Your Child Safe Online.
#proudtobecps #keepkidssafe #communitypartnerships
Our first PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) Meeting is Monday, August 28 from 5:30-6:30 in the West Park Library.
Please come spend an hour with us having discussions and making decisions to support our kids and our West Park School.
A translator will be attending.
Please come join us. We look forward to seeing you.
Congratulations to all of those nominated for the 2023 CPS Foundation Operations Employee of the Year Award sponsored by Bob and Chris Markham. The winner will be announced Friday at the staff end of the year recognition.
#godiscoverers #wearyourmaroonproudly #proudtobeCPS
Congratulations to all of those nominated for the 2023 CPS Foundation New Educator of the Year Award sponsored by One United Federal Credit Union. This award is open to teachers who are in their first 3 years as an educator.
#godiscoverers #wearyourmaroonproudly #proudtobeCPS
Congratulations to all of those nominated for the 2023 CPS Foundation Educator of the Year Award sponsored by One United Federal Credit Union. The winner will be announced Friday at the staff end of the year recognition.
#godiscoverers #wearyourmaroonproudly #proudtobeCPS
***TRACK & FIELD TODAY***
Due to the unpredictable weather this afternoon, Track & Field Day will be inside the building. Kids will eat lunch in their classrooms at 11:15. Track & Field activities will begin at 11:45. Parents are welcome to attend the Track & Field activities, 11:45-3:15. Thank you!
As a way to leave a mark and thank West Park Elementary for the many years it housed the Recently Arrived Program, Ms. Ortiz class painted the sign in front of our building. Come check it out! It looks beautiful!!
The West Park Elementary FIeld Day will be held May 12th (Friday) from 11:45-3:15, on the north side of the school. Parents are welcome to attend!
Voters be sure to check to see if your ballot was received as well as if it was accepted or rejected. You can check online at https://www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov/voterview/
Due to the passing of LB 1107 in 2021 you can now claim a percentage of your property tax paid to schools on your state income tax. In 2023, those who pay property tax will be able to claim 30% of their property taxes paid to schools when they file their state income tax.
https://www.nefb.org/refundable-income-tax-credit-for-property-taxes-paid-to-schools-guide/
One of the big questions that we are receiving is "What is the breakdown of costs for each project that is included in the bond election"? The projects listed were determined following 18 months of community town hall meetings and surveys.
