Message from Principal Paul Bierman
Welcome Back
As the principal of Westside Elementary it is my pleasure to welcome back families and staff to a new school year. I also wish to extend a warm welcome to our new families!

I hope everyone had a safe and fun summer spending time with family. I am so delighted that you are a part of our amazing learning community.

I welcome and value your positive energy and dedication to excellence in education. I look forward to working with you and your children over the next school year.   

Paul Bierman
Principal                 
Upcoming Events
September:
17 - CLC begins
21 - PTO Fall Fundraiser Kick-Off
24-28 - Lion's Club Vision Screening
19 - Wisconsin Day

October:
1 - PTO Meeting - 6:00-7:00PM
26 - NO SCHOOL

November:
1 - Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30 pm - 8:00 pm
2 - Parent Teacher Conferences 8:00 am -12:00 pm
2 - NO SCHOOL
21-23 Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
The Elementary Handbook is a great resource for any questions you may have. It is viewable on-line in both English and Spanish.

Stay Connected Through Social Media

The School District of Reedsburg is excited to be celebrating the 2018-19 school year with #ReedsburgPride  on social media. Stay "in the know" of what is going on throughout the school district. We are on:  Facebook ,  Twitter ,  Instagram , and  YouTube .
Meet our New Staff
Westside Elementary School has some new faces this fall! Please welcome the following new staff members to our school: Katie Mathews, Associate Principal; Matt Peetz, Associate Principal; Dolores Rodger, Interventionist; Meghan Douglas, 3rd Grade teacher; Chelsey Kraemer, 1st Grade teacher; Melissa Miller, Bilingual Teacher; Stephanie Seiler, Early Childhood teacher; Jenny Hynek, Instructional Coach; Janet Kasten, Cook; Sara Slaats, Paraprofessional; Jessica Chaffee, Paraprofessional; Mary Peterson, Paraprofessional; and Isabel Olivares, Bilingual Paraprofessional.

Watch future newsletters as we feature our new Westside staff members.
New Secure Entrance
The School District of Reedsburg is committed to the safety of students, staff, and visitors to our schools. We are pleased to share that the secure entrances in our school buildings are now complete. 

Here is Elementary Associate Principal Katie Mathews to walk us through the entry process . We appreciate the community for their support of the referendum to provide these facility improvements. 
Picture Retake Day

Wednesday, September 26

Retake day is for anyone who could not attend registration to have photos taken. To order a picture package, please click on this link Instructions To Order A Package and follow the directions. Students do not need to order a package to be photographed.

If a student did have his/her photo taken, but would like it retaken, they should do so on retake day. Students need to bring either their original, uncut order package to turn in to the photographer or place a new order. Please click the link above for detailed instructions for placing an order online or for printing off an order form.
PTO Fundraiser
Westside PTO will hold their fall fundraiser kick-off on Friday, September 21. We will once again be using the Great American Fundraising Company. Order forms will need to be returned to school by Friday, September 28. Orders will be delivered to the school on Wednesday, October 24. The proceeds will be used to help fund field trips, provide assembly programs, and help purchase classroom supplies.  
Milk Tickets
Milk tickets can be purchased in the office. They can be used for snack break or to purchase milk at lunch if you bring a cold lunch. Anyone who purchases a hot lunch will have a milk included with the lunch.

Milk ticket prices are $2.25 per strip. Each strip contains 5 milk tickets. Tickets must be purchased in a strip of 5.
Food Service 
The month's breakfast and lunch menus may be accessed by clicking the button below. Payments may be made online through Skyward or dropped off in the office.

Visit our website for more information on payments or applying for reduced fee or free meals.
 
Universal Free School Breakfast Program is available to all students K-8 every school day. No advanced registration is necessary. These supervised meals are nutritionally balanced and vary daily. School Breakfast is an ideal solution for busy mornings when kids are running late or parents have early work schedules. Oftentimes, kids are not hungry when they first wake up but are ready to eat when school begins. Studies have shown that children who eat a nutritious breakfast have better behavior, better attendance, and improved test scores.
School District of Reedsburg 
Westside Elementary School
 (608) 768-8934
 401 Alexander Avenue
Reedsburg, WI 53959
District Mission Statement:
Our mission is to prepare our students for the future, instill a sense of respect and a passion for learning.