Due to predicted weather conditions, Sisseton Public Schools will start at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Breakfast will not be served.
3rd and 4th grade students honored last week for 2nd Quarter Perfect (100%) and Good (95%) Attendance. Congratulations to our students/parents/guardians and family caretakers for making attendance at school a priority. Students at school on time, all day everyday builds strong habits now and for the future. Thank you for giving your best for your children to be their best.
Schedule Update - Tonight's South Dakota Parent Connection meeting on Autism and Related Disorders session has been canceled. Please join us for next month's meeting on February 24.
The Kindergartners learned the Dakota word for Buffalo (Tatanka) in Miss Jaime and Mrs. V's class during morning meeting last week. Thank you Jess Zephier and Jianna Wolf (JOM staff) for sharing with our students today.
Pre/JK/Kgn/1st/2nd grade students honored this week for 2nd Quarter Perfect (100%) and Good (95%) Attendance. Congratulations to our students/parents/guardians and family caretakers for making attendance at school a priority. Students at school on time, all day everyday builds strong habits now and for the future. Thank you for giving your best for your children to be their best.
❄️ Brrrr....Colder weather is in the forecast. ❄️
Please make sure your student is dressed appropriately for winter weather. Students riding the bus need to wear appropriate clothing for the weather conditions, such as long pants and a coat.
Learning is cool, but we want our students to stay warm!
The Kindergartners learned the Dakota word for Buffalo (Tatanka) in Ms. Augienel’s and Ms. Leika's class this morning during morning meeting! Thank you Jess Zephier and Jianna Wolf (JOM staff) for sharing with our students today.
*No School, Monday, January 20, 2025*
Staff Professional Development Day
We had an outstanding week back at school. Preschool made snowflakes and had the best day ever in the snow. All students and staff spent quality time together during morning meeting each day. We welcomed Alyssa Keough as a student teacher. She is pursuing Elementary Education from Northern State University with plans to graduate in May. Mrs. Hillestad our STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) enrichment teacher moved her class to homerooms one day each week for this semester. This provides an opportunity for our teachers and students to learn together about STEAM and Project Lead the Way. This week she was named South Dakota Outstanding Elementary (STEM) teacher and will be awarded at the '25 South Dakota STEM Conference in Huron February 7, 2025. Congratulations Mrs. Hillestad we are grateful for the impact and difference you are making for our students and school. Thank you parents/guardians and family members for daily getting your children to school on time everyday. Attendance is KEY for learning, growth and achievement to occur. It is making a significant difference now and for the future.
January 20 update: Due to weather conditions, this meeting has been canceled.
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 next session is January 20 from 4:15 - 5:15 p.m.
Happy New Year 2025 - Welcome Back!
We are having a great day back together with our Westside W.A.V.E. Learners!
ATTENDANCE MATTERS - Thank you for making sure your child is at school ON TIME and in school ALL DAY 8:20am - 3:20pm.
MORNING DROP OFF - Thank you in advance for following ALL Crossing Guard Guidance for SAFETY of and for our children. SLOW and SURE in ALL school zones.
Please pull all the way forward - whether someone is in front of you or not and then we get our 'steps' in (health opportunity for our kids) others will soon be behind you. We are here to look out for the safety of all at all times.
END OF DAY - Pick up line begins to move by 3:23pm . ALL vehicles in the pick up line have priority for pick up. If there is a change for end of day-please keep to a minimum - our learners crave consistency and thrive with what is consistent. Changes must be called in by 2:30pm (605) 698-7613 ext. 4100. Please do not walk across the crosswalk when the pick up line is moving as this 'stops' the pick up process and slows the pick up line. Always Safe.
Parents/Guardians of Students - make sure you are connected with Rooms to communicate with your child's teacher.
https://www.sisseton.k12.sd.us/o/ssd/page/rooms
or email your child's teacher:
https://www.sisseton.k12.sd.us/o/ses/staff
Email: sissetonelemoffice@k12.sd.us or call (605) 698-7613 ext. 4100 for any school related questions.
We are here to work together with you for your child to be Well Prepared. Always Safe. Value Respect and Eager to Learn!
Thank you for all you do to give the very best for your child each day!
Edgewood Community Visit today!
Christmas sing-a-long, buddy rooms dance party in music, pajama day, gifts, smiling faces, treats and more treats....along with dedicated students completing end of semester assessments...hard workers dedicated to the very end! Way to go Westside Team. It is an honor to serve together in this school family. We daily live a Well Prepared, Always Safe, Value Respect, Eager to Learn Culture for Learning.
Our learners excel with high expectations! Thank you parents, guardians, family members, educators and staff for your daily yes to give your best for our children to learn, grow and achieve.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Merry Christmas from Preschool at Westside!
Ms. A invited parents of our preschool learners to school today to hear them sing, make gingerbread houses, and have lunch. It was a memorable time for all. Thank you to all that attended this time together. We appreciate each of you and are honored to have your child in our preschool family each day. Merry Christmas!
Due to forecasted weather conditions, the Sisseton School District will dismiss early. SMS/SHS will dismiss at 2:00. WS will dismiss at 2:10.
The Sisseton School District's last day of school before winter break is December 20, 2024. Staff return on Friday, January 3, 2025. Students return on Monday, January 6, 2025.
Thank you Sisseton Courier for the opportunity to write Santa letters. The letters from our preschool learners will be in the Courier this week. Ms. A and her preschool class would like to especially thank the Courier for giving them copies of the newspaper today. We are thankful for our small town businesses that care to give their very best for our community.
Thank you also for live-streaming the elementary concerts.
Congratulations to all third and fourth grade students. The concert last night was OUTSTANDING! Thank you for Miss Z for teaching our students and above all for caring as much as you do. You are greatly appreciated. A standing ovation to the audience. Your professional, respectful presence before, during and after the performance along with your applause for our students was welcomed. We are fortunate to have a facility such as the Performing Arts Center, last night was a well done performance by all in a theater setting. Thank you for your daily dedication and support for our children to take advantage of educational opportunities to be their very best now and for the future. Merry Christmas!
Congratulations to the 20 Westside WAVE Learners in the photo! The students names were drawn from their fall conference bingo tickets and they were each awarded a shirt. Second semester we will hold a drawing for 20 more shirts to be awarded. We value your communication with us and look for all to be connected and using Apptegy rooms this year for two way communication this year. Student names will be entered one time in the drawing if their parents/guardians are connected to their homeroom teacher with rooms. Student names will be entered five bonus times if parents/guardians are viewing messages and communicating/responding to their child's teacher on a regular basis with rooms apptegy communication. If you have not connected with the apptegy 'rooms' app and are seeking to have this set, please visit: https://www.sisseton.k12.sd.us/o/ssd/page/rooms
call the school office (605) 698-7613 ext. 4100 or visit the school office 4:00-4:30pm. The shirts were designed from our local 605 Design shop in Sisseton. Thank you Lenny and Brooke! Parents/Guardians and Family Members if you are looking for a gift you may want to visit 605 Design for apparel with the school logo on it.
Lenny and Brooke can do just about anything you are hoping they can!
Below is the Westside WAVE gear link:
https://605designandapparel.com/collections/westside-elementary
