Westside had an outstanding first week of school!
We are working together on safety, procedures, building relationships, morning meeting each day and preparing for content to begin slow and sure this coming week. The library and steam areas are updated after the summer construction project and will be fully ready for you to see at conferences. Welcome to all our new staff, the photo shown is of our new district nurse Olivia Braun. We look forward to working with you for our learners this year.
Reminder school begins at 8:20am and ends at 3:20pm.
Vehicles in the pick up line will be first for pick up and loading each day. Thank you for joining the vehicle pick up line if picking up your child after school.
Attendance is key! On time everyday all day!
Be sure to follow the school website and Facebook for ongoing school updates.
Thank you to Family Life, SARSPA, Modern Woodmen,
VFW Auxiliary, and Christian Outreach Center for all the welcome to school refreshments!
Parents/Guardians: We look forward to seeing our students and families at Westside on the first day of school Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Classrooms will be open tomorrow only at 7:50am. Parents/guardians are welcome to park on the north side of the street in front of the school and walk in with their child on the first day without signing in at the office. No parking in the stop and drop zone until after 8:05am. Reminder: Please review the cell phone/all electronic devices procedure in the handbook. If an elementary student must bring a device to school, it is the child's responsibility and will be stored in the child's backback/locker (lockers do not lock). It is encouraged for elementary students to not bring personal cell phones/electronic devices to school. Reminder school starts at 8:20am and ends at 3:20pm. The end of day pick up zone will begin when school concludes. PLEASE remain in your vehicle end of day in the pick up zone, follow the directions from the crossing guards and staff on the sidewalk. We will send your child to your vehicle. Please keep the front doors and entry clear as they need to be accessible for our students to exit the building. Thank you and welcome back to school!
Westside staff look forward to meeting you at openhouse.
August 19 ~ 3:00pm-4:30pm. a time to be Well Prepared for the first day of school.
-meet your child's teacher and staff at Westside
-find your child's locker
-connect to the app rooms for communication with your child's teacher
-pay for school lunch
-finalize bus transportation
-purchase an activity ticket
-update all contact information in the office if any changes have occurred
-sign up and pay for WASP (Westside Afterschool Program)
-take a photo at the photo booth in the hall by the nurse's office
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. If you need assistance accessing your parent account, please email sissetontechhelp@k12.sd.us. Campus Parent Online: https://sis2.ddncampus.net/campus/portal/sisseton.jsp
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 sissetontechhelp@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) or available in any building office. You may drop these off at any of the office locations as well. If you have questions about the free/reduced meal application, please call 605-742-2112.
Join the Sisseton School District for our Back-to-School Activities!
Community Picnic - August 19, 5-7pm, SHS/SMS Lunchroom
Sign up for door prizes sponsored by community businesses.
Westside Elementary Open House - August 19, 3-4:30 pm
Sisseton Middle School Open House - August 19, 4-6 pm
Sisseton High School Freshman Orientation - August 19, 6 pm, PAC
We look forward to meeting our students and families Monday, August 19, 2024
3:00pm-4:30pm Back to School Openhouse at Westside.
Meet your teacher, find your desk and locker, visit friends and be well prepared for the first school day Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - school starts at 8:20am and ends at 3:20pm.
~Believe~Achieve~Succeed~
Looking to buy WESTSIDE WAVE GEAR - visit your local 605 Design store!
https://605designandapparel.com/collections/westside-elementary
Welcome Back to Westside 2024-25
Join the Sisseton School District for our Back-to-School Activities! Community Picnic - August 19, 5-7pm, SHS/SMS Lunchroom
Sign up for door prizes sponsored by community businesses.
Westside Elementary Open House - August 19, 3-4:30 pm
Sisseton Middle School Open House - August 19, 4-6 pm
Sisseton High School Freshman Orientation - August 19, 6 pm, PAC
2024-25 Westside Back to School Information - We Look Forward to Seeing You Soon!
The SD Department of Health is hosting a Back to School vaccination clinic at Westside Elementary School on Monday, August 5, for incoming kindergarten students.
Please call 605-910-5548 with any questions or to schedule your child's appointment. More information on South Dakota student immunization requirements: https://doh.sd.gov/topics/immunizations-vaccinations/immunizations-required-for-sd-school-entry/
All New and Transfer Student Enrollment for the 2024-25 School Year at Sisseton Elementary School will be August 5-August 9, 2024 ~ 9am-3pm.
The SD Department of Health is hosting a Back to School vaccination clinic at Westside Elementary School on Monday, August 5, for incoming kindergarten students. Please call 605-910-5548 with any questions or to schedule your child's appointment.
More information on South Dakota student immunization requirements: https://doh.sd.gov/topics/immunizations-vaccinations/immunizations-required-for-sd-school-entry/
2024-25 Preschool Information for Sisseton Elementary School - We Look Forward to Meeting YOU!
Preschool Application: https://5il.co/2q0ij
If you have a preschool age child to enroll for the 24-25 school year, please visit the Sisseton School District Business Office or complete the application form from the enrollment link and drop off at the Business Office.
Any questions please email: sissetonelemoffice@k12.sd.us
Preschool Application: https://5il.co/2q0ij
If you have a Kindergarten age child and plan to join the Westside W.A.V.E school community - please register for the 2024-25 school year at the Sisseton School Business Office. Enrollment information is also at the school website below: https://www.sisseton.k12.sd.us/o/ssd/page/enrollment
2024-25 Westside Elementary School Supply List
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QulMqejBSaxgv2zaRNQ11C14M8lqBNMc/view?usp=sharing
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