Congratulations to the Kinder than Necessary students that won a tshirt from first semester.
We get to celebrate students 'noticed' for showing kindness for others above and beyond the expectation each day.
Parents/Guardians: Are you interested in learning more on 'The Science of Reading' plan to attend this lunch and learn session. Monday, January 27 11:30-12:30 If unable to attend onsite - email: april.moen@k12.sd.us for a link to join the session.
Daily we get to celebrate our students at Westside. It is rewarding to see students at school on time each day to be well prepared for learning. The hallways and classrooms are filled with smiles, hugs, and greetings shared with great care. The staff at Westside have created a culture for safety and learning the students rise to the expectation each day. Thank you to all for giving your very best for our students to grow, learn and achieve each day.
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.
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.
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.
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
❄️ 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!
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.
