At Westside we are Well Prepared for the 2024-25 school year. If your child's registration is not in for Preschool or Kindergarten please visit the school office June 17-20, 2024. If after this timeframe visit the school office August 1, 2024. Questions - email:sissetonelemoffice@k12.sd.us or leave a message (605) 698-7613 ext. 4103.
Sisseton Elementary School Educators Mrs. Encarnacion (3rd grade ) and Mrs. Oftana (1st grade) attended the Civics and History Summit in Sioux Falls, South Dakota this week.
They learned about our state social studies standards, resources to support the standards, special speakers/groups Black Pipe Singers/Drum Group - Norris Elementary, collaborate with educators and met Governor Kristi Noem. Mrs. Encarnacion and Mrs. Oftana have also elected to attend the South Dakota Road Trip in July. A road trip intended for educators from grades K-12 to explore the rich and diverse history of South Dakota.
READ~READ~READ WESTSIDE WAVE LEARNERS!
Benefits of Summer Reading
For students, continuing the act of reading no matter the text helps them retain literacy skills over the summer and into the incoming academic year. Research confirms that with just 15 minutes of reading any text at all per day (and yes, graphic novels and magazines count), kids will continue to benefit from skills they developed in the previous school year.
Engagement in summer learning programs has shown promising results, with participants often showing gains in reading skills equivalent to an additional month of school. Such programs are also linked to higher graduation rates and improved self-esteem among students. KEEP READING this SUMMER WESTSIDE WAVE LEARNERS!
https://imaginationsoup.net/free-summer-reading-programs-kids/
https://www.scholastic.com/site/summer-reading.html
If you plan to enroll your child for Kindergarten or Preschool 2024-25 school year at Westside and have not completed registration please visit the Westside office May 28-June 20 Monday-Thursday 9-4pm. We look forward to meeting you.
Sisseton School District staff celebrated the end of the school year and recognized staff members with 10, 20, 30, and 40 years of service to the district, as well as those retiring from the Sisseton School District. Thank you to all district staff for being a part of the important and worthwhile work of educating students in the Sisseton School District!
2023-24 Years of Service Recipients:
Brenda Hinman - 35 years (retiring)
Teddy Winburn - 33 years (retiring)
Trish Aadland - 24 years (retiring)
Joe Just - 40 years
Darrell Dobbs - 30 years
Kara Hansen - 30 years
Jennifer Fisher - 20 years
Tammy Meyer - 20 years
Bruce Baumann - 10 years
Mary Christopherson - 10 years
Eric Dahl - 10 years
Jackie Gil Ortiz - 10 years
Paige Hagenson - 10 years
Nora Nebrida - 10 years
Allison Rolstad - 10 years
Thank you to all of our staff members for making a positive difference in the lives of our students!
Congratulations Class of 2024! You have made many memories...Thank YOU! Westside Rocks!
https://youtu.be/JAYuRAXdfME?si=aDpu0bwNDobwrTWb
Congratulations Mrs. Hinman on 35 years as an educator! We wish you the best as you move forward to retirement. Thank you for your investment in the lives of children.
Thank you, speech-language pathologists, for helping every student find their voice and communicate effectively. Your dedication makes a huge difference in our students' lives.
It was a BIG day at Westside!
We closed the 2023-24 school year with our learners today! Have a memorable summer. We look forward to seeing you August 20, 2024 to begin the 2024-25 school year!
All learners visited the upcoming grade for morning meeting today to be well prepared for next year. We are ready for summer break yet....Well Prepared, Always Safe, Value Respect and Eager to Learn for 2024-25.
Congratulations to all of Westside WAVE Learners. We celebrate your growth, learning and achievement.
Thank you Mrs. Z for teaching our learners to sing and fall in love with music.
Mrs. White's 2nd grade class took learning outdoors this week!
2nd Grade Field Trip to Wahpeton Zoo!
Westside Elementary
3rd and 4th Grade Awards
May 15, 2024
May 14, 2024
JK/Kgn, 1st, 2nd Awards Ceremony! We look forward to celebrating our learners together!
Sisseton School District Last Day of School - Thursday, May 16. Early Dismissal.
Staff Professional Development - May 17, 20, 21, 22
Our last community visit of the school year was today. Thank you TLC and Edgewood for this opportunity. Parents/Guardians take time with your children this summer to visit our friends at TLC and Edgewood.
A great day for a field trip to Wahpeton Zoo! 2nd Grade had a wonderful time together.
2024 Award Ceremony
Jr Kgn/Kgn, 1st, 2nd Grade
May 14, 2024
Sisseton Performing Arts Center
We had an outstanding day with 4th grade for kickball at Westside! Thank you to all that attended.
