Westside's updated library is in use. The students are enjoying their new space. Today - Mrs. Hansen shared a story by Paul Goble and a an informative video of Brian Akipa. The learners loved this time of learning together.



Edgewood community visit today! Pumpkin carving and decorating. Thank you Miranda and all for making this possible for our students!
Happy Birthday Miranda!








Westside visited the local fire department today! Thank you Brett, David and Pat for your time with us today.










We are all daily grateful for our Counselor Mrs. Ziemer, and all she does to support our students, staff and community. Have a great weekend-'Game On'.

Music class has been learning rhythm combined with bowling, bingo and math skill practice. Your children are well prepared to participate, play and keep score! Thank you Miss Z for all you do for our learners each day.










Save the Dates:
Join the Sisseton Special Education Department for sessions presented by the South Dakota Parent Connection on Autism and Related Disorders. The sessions will be live-streamed in the Sisseton School District Multipurpose Room. All are welcome to attend.
The first session is October 28 from 4:15 - 5:15 p.m.

Sisseton School District approved expectations for elementary students at extra curricular events.

Kindergarten visited the firehall today. Thank you to all that made this possible for our learners.










Westside Student Council delivered refreshments to staff this afternoon. Thank you to all staff for your daily dedication and sincere care for our students.
We appreciate you!


Preschool visited the firehall today. Thank you to all that made this possible for our learners.









The Sisseton School District Native American Parent Committee meeting will be held Wednesday, October 16, from 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. in the Sisseton HS/MS Multipurpose Room.

~Early Dismissal~
Friday, October 11, 2024
SHS/SMS @ 12:35 P.M., WS @ 12:45 p.m.
~No School ~ Monday, October 14, 2024

Westside Parent/Teacher Conferences: October 7,8 at 4-8pm Visit the entry for your ticket to have signed - meet staff throughout the building. A completed ticket places your child in the drawing for Westside WAVE gear and various prizes. Be sure to sign up for rooms to communicate with your child's teacher. Practice a message with your child's teacher. Visit the NEW look of the Library and STEAM room. Walking Tacos 5-7pm We look forward to seeing you!


Friday, October 4, 2024, is the performance of the play "The Superhero Show" at 7:00pm in the Sisseton Performing Arts Center. Hope to see you there!

Join us for the Dakota Players student performance of The Superhero Show, tonight, at 7:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center.
Adults - $10 Ages 17 and under - Free
This is performance is sponsored by the Sisseton School District, Sisseton Arts Council, and South Dakota Arts Council.

Reminder - Parent/Teacher conferences are next week:
Westside Elementary: Monday, October 7 & Tuesday, October 8, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
SMS/SHS: Tuesday, October 8 & Thursday, October 10, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Please contact your child's school for more information.

Miss Leika's Kindergarten class presented our janitors with appreciation signs today. Thank you Joe, Darin and Stephen for all you do each day for all of us.


THANK YOU to our custodial staff members for keeping our school buildings, grounds, and facilities looking great!

Way to go Nurse Robyn Begay. Stepping right in and up to be a crossing guard today. This is a daily celebration at Westside. It is an all staff, all day for all students. Our entire school family works together for our students each day. Thank you!

HOW DO I CONTACT MY CHILD's TEACHER:
OPTION 1:
Sisseton School District (Sisseton K12) has implemented a new communication tool called "Rooms". This unified communication system is for parents and guardians to communicate with their student's teachers. "Rooms" is accessible through the Sisseton School District's Sisseton K12 app. Click Here to read more
https://www.sisseton.k12.sd.us/o/ses/article/1254484
OPTION 2:
Email your child's teacher. Find your child's teacher from the list below and email them directly from the email link provided.
https://www.sisseton.k12.sd.us/o/ses/staff
HOW DO I MEET with my CHILD'S TEACHER:
Email your child's teacher or contact the school office by phone (605) 698-7613 ext. 4100 or email: sissetonelemoffice@k12.sd.us Sarah Gamber or Jill Schmidt will schedule a meeting for you with your child's teacher afterschool Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.
HOW DO I MEET with the SCHOOL PRINCIPAL:
Contact the school office by phone (605) 698-7613 ext. 4100 or
email: sissetonelemoffice@k12.sd.us.
Sarah Gamber or Jill Schmidt will schedule a meeting for you with the school principal.
Principal Email: april.moen@k12.sd.us - Principal Phone: (605) 698-7613 ext. 4102
Thank you for placing a high emphasis for your child's education. Students at school on time all day everyday have the greatest opportunity to learn, grow and achieve.
School begins at 8:20am and ends at 3:20pm each day.
The pick up line and buses are priority each day at the end of the day. Any end of day changes for pick up and/or walk up requests will be called at the end of the vehicle pick up line. NO children are or will be picked up off the bus line. Any and all changes must be communicated and documented through the school office and bus transportation department prior to dismissal. THANK YOU to all parents/guardians that daily utilize the pick up line and keep your child's end of day procedure the same each day. It is week seven and we notice our students thrive with routine and procedure. Thank you for your continual support for consistency for safety to occur each day.
