Elementary School

Morning Meeting is an intentional time to greet every classmate/share and participate in an activity. Ms. Trumbo's 4th Grade class were all smiles and enjoying this time together today!

Positive Principal Post! Thank you Alex Z. for daily helping Janitor Joe afterschool at WS. I noticed today we had third graders pick up and deliver snack also! We appreciate our caring students and their willingness to help and serve at school.

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

Twinning is Winning! Wearing Westside WAVE GEAR!

Good Morning! Mornings in the gym before 8am is a just right time for reading to self or with a friend!

Thank you to the staff member that simply did this 'just because' and last week to the staff member that brought pumpkin bars 'just because'. We appreciate you!

The Roberts County Point of Distribution (POD) will provide FREE influenza vaccines for anyone 6 months to 65 years old. Join us in the Ben Reifel gym concourse on Wednesday, October 11, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Parent/guardian consent is required for any students receiving the vaccinations.

Outstanding! Proud Principal Post!

Positive Principal call home made today! So proud of you! (parent approved photo to post)

Thank you Westside WAVE Staff for daily giving your best for our students to learn, grow and achieve! Thank you Westside Student Council for delivering staff treats today!

Wonderful Week at Westside! Thank you to all that attended conference nights - all were greeted by our welcome team Mr. Lotzer/Mrs. Ziemer - help with communication app 'Rooms' and Jess Zephier or Mari Starr (JOM Staff). A huge shout out to our outstanding para/office team for preparing and serving supper! SARSPA brought the staff treats - greatly appreciated by our staff! Bingo - meet the staff and attend conferences was a grand time and we look forward to announcing our winners soon! Thank you librarian Mrs. Hansen for the beautiful fall display in library. We are all celebrating our high school students that get to join PE with Mr. Lotzer each day for their last class period. We look forward to having more of our high school students visit/support and learn with us this year! We have started the week with many small and big wins and daily notice our learners are settling in and prepared to learn at week seven.

~Early Dismissal~ Friday, October 6, 2023 SHS/SMS @ 12:47 P.M., WS @ 12:55 p.m. ~No School ~ Monday, October 9, 2023

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

Westside Fall Conferences October 2,3 ~ 4-8pm We look forward to seeing you at your scheduled conference time. If you have any questions or need to reschedule please contact the school office or your child's teacher. (605) 698-7613 ext. 4100 Email: sissetonelemoffice@ k12.sd.us

Attendance Challenge Bonus (5) Additional Emojis for homerooms at Westside with 100% parent and/or guardian(s) connected and viewing messages posted by October 15. Visit the school website how to download the app and connect or visit the school entry - info table during conferences for further information. Rooms is a resource for regular and ongoing communication between your child's teacher and you. Make sure you are connected as soon as possible!

Week six this week and we are daily seeing the intentional practice with procedures work for learning to occur make a difference. Thank you Westside WAVE Professional Learning Community for all you do for our students and one another to make everyday a culture for learning at Westside.

Dynamic Duo ready at 7:30am to take on Fantastic Friday!

Amazing time had by all today during Community Visits to Tekakwitha and Edgewood! Thank you Karna Ziemer, Susan Yammerino and Shelly Peterson for making sure this occurs each week! Our learners came back with even greater smiles than what you see in the photos!

Amazing time had by all today during Community Visits to Tekakwitha and Edgewood! Thank you Karna Ziemer, Susan Yammerino and Shelly Peterson for making sure this occurs each week! Our kids came back with even greater smiles than what you see in the photos! Making Memories!