Elementary School

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.

Week six at Westside - procedures for always safe are in place. Students are expected to be at school on time everyday all day - well prepared and eager to learn. We all continue to show one another we value respect by being kinder than necessary and caring for others. Thank you parents/guardians for making your child's education a priority. We appreciate you and your support. Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences at Westside are October 7&8, 4:00-8:00pm Walking Tacos 5-7pm Your child's scheduled conference note has been sent home. Questions- contact your child's teacher or the school office. We look forward to seeing you at fall conferences.

Who: Sisseton Public School Students grades 1-12 What: Auditions for The Superhero Show When: September 30th at 3:30 pm Where: Sisseton Performing Arts Center Performance on October 4th at 7:00 pm Please contact Heather.McCleerey@k12.sd.us with any questions

Parents: You can pay for student meals online through your Campus Parent account. You can access your campus parent account online or through the Campus Parent app. Options for reoccurring payments are available weekly, semi-monthly (1st & 15th of each month), monthly, or when your student has a low balance. There is a $10 minimum online payment. If you need assistance accessing your parent portal account, please email sissetoncampus@k12.sd.us Campus Parent Online: https://sis2.ddncampus.net/campus/portal/sisseton.jsp Free and reduced meal applications are also found online (https://5il.co/1wojy), the business office, or available in any building office. You may drop these off at any of the school offices. If you have questions about the free/reduced meal application, please call 605-742-2112.

Westside Parent/Advisory Committee Meeting September 24, 2024 11:30-12:00pm Westside Conference Room

Student Picture Days: Westside Elementary - September 24 SMS/SHS - September 25 Online ordering is available: tyragefroh.hhimagehost.com Please make checks payable to Tyra Gefroh Photography or have exact cash available for the photographer. Full payment must be provided to the photographer for each order. Orders turned in after October 1 will incur a $20 late fee.

HUGE Shout Out to our parents/guardians that daily make sure drop off and pick up is 'Always Safe'! We appreciate YOU! Thank you for having your child at school on time at 8:20am and in the pick up line by 3:20pm or after. The end of day pick up line begins to move approximately 3:23pm and is done by 3:30pm. Patience is key! It goes quickly when all cars stay in the line one behind the other - slow and sure. It is important to be 'always safe' as we drop off and pick up our most prized possessions - our children each day.

*No School, Friday, September, 2024* Staff Professional Development Day

Constitution Day - September 17 The U.S. Department of Education has responsibility for implementing the Constitution Day legislated mandates. Among these is the requirement for educational institutions that receive Federal funds to hold an educational program on the United States Constitution on September 17 of each year. A few photos of Sisseton Elementary School- Constitution Day - September 17

Who: Sisseton Public School Students grades 1-12 What: Auditions for The Superhero Show When: September 30th at 3:30 pm Where: Sisseton Performing Arts Center Performance on October 4th at 7:00 pm Please contact Heather.McCleerey@k12.sd.us with any questions

Another exciting week at Westside! Morning Meeting each day! Kindergarten read The Tortoise and the Hare....with live characters! We get to take advantage of moments to learn, share and play in the beautiful weather! We look forward to seeing ALL learners ON TIME ALL DAY - EVERYDAY! It makes a difference! All present each day for learning to occur!

Fourth Grade Community visit today to Edgewood. BINGO!

Parents/Guardians: Are you wondering how to contact your child's teacher directly? Use the link https://www.sisseton.k12.sd.us/o/ses/staff to locate your child' teacher and email. It is also highly encouraged for all parents/guardians to be connected with our rooms app to communicate with teachers: https://www.sisseton.k12.sd.us/o/ses/article/1254484 Thank you for your daily support for your child and his/her education. We have nine homerooms with perfect attendance today! Outstanding!

ATTENDANCE MATTERS at SISSETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: All Day EVERYDAY! Classes are working towards 10 perfect attendance days for an EXTRA RECESS 20 days perfect attendance - PIZZA PARTY End of Year Prizes for Attendance will be awarded at Awards Day and in May (pizza party) from Horace Mann! Let's Do This Together! We get to ALL Be IN SCHOOL EVERYDAY ALL DAY!

Parent Advisory Committee Meeting Tuesday, September 24, 2024 11:30am Westside Conference Room

We had a great time at the parade! A huge shout out to our parents/guardians/staff and students for working together for a safe, smooth and enjoyable pick up yesterday! We get to do this one day at a time for our students. Have a relaxing weekend! We look forward to seeing all learners on time, all day everyday this coming week 8:20am-3:20pm. Thank you Miss Z for taking our photos during spirit week, we appreciate you.

Happy Homecoming Day! We look forward to seeing the Westside Student Council in the parade today! Well Prepared Always Safe Value Respect Eager to Learn

Westside celebrated spirit week with class colors today! Friday, September 6 is School Spirit Day - Red, Black, White. Go Redmen! The parade is at 1:30pm Buses will run after at 2:50pm If picking up your child before the parade attendance will not be deducted for early pick up if it is 12:00pm or after. Once the parade has started no pick up will occur until the parade concludes. If planning to attend the Homecoming game - ALL WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY students must arrive with an adult and remain with an adult the entire game. No drop off of elementary students at the football game. An adult MUST be present with their child.