Message from Principal Paul Bierman
Celebrating our School Community
Student days were approved at the April board meeting. All students in 4K, elementary, middle school, and high school will attend school Thursday, June 7

As our school year begins to wind down, let's celebrate our Westside school community for the hard work that has been going on throughout the year. We are proud of our students for working hard and doing their best, and we are thankful for our teachers who work diligently to provide a quality education for your child. Your involvement and encouragement is an essential piece that helps our students be successful learners. 

I enjoyed seeing many of our fathers at Donuts with Dad. I appreciate that you took time out of your day to come to school with your child/ren. I know students enjoy this event and like to show you their school. I look forward to seeing our moms at our Morning with Mom event May 11.

As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.   
Upcoming Events
May
3 - Dental sealant re-check
7 - PTO Meeting 6-7 PM
7-11 - National Teacher Appreciation Week
8 - CLC Last Day
8 - Tumbling performance - Kdgn & 2nd
grade
9 - Tumbling performance - 1st grade
9 - Open House Hiring Event 4-7 PM
11 - Morning with Mom 7:15 - 7:45 AM
13 - Mother's Day
18 - 4K AM students only make-up day
28 - No School - Memorial Day
30 - Grade 3 Golf Day

June
6 - Westside PTO Carnival
7 - Westside School Picnic
May Box Tops Contest
Our final box tops contest of this year will take place during our "Morning with Mom" event. There will be a number of posters displayed in the gym with a paper bag sitting next to each poster. Students should write their full name on the back of the box top (some of them are very small) and drop the top into the bag attached to the poster they want to try to win. Students who are unable to attend the Morning with Mom event will be able to drop their box tops when they arrive at school. Winners will be announced that afternoon.
2018 Summer School 
Students Entering 5-year-old Kindergarten through Eighth Grade
July 23 - August 19
Monday - Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - Noon – Instructional time
Noon - 12:30 p.m. – Lunch (lunch for public 11:30-12:30)

We believe in sustaining student learning throughout the year, so students don't lose educational growth during the summer. Studies since the 1970's have pointed to reading as one way to stem summer learning losses. In addition to summer reading, we believe summer math work is also important in the battle to keep children learning at their maximum achievement levels. Starting in first grade, math knowledge will be applied to everyday experiences as students discover math in everything they do. 
 
Remedial Courses
BASIC MATH & READING 
This course is by recommendation only. Referral letters will be mailed. Please see your child's teacher if you did not receive a letter and believe your child should be referred.
 
For More Information
If you have questions, please contact Matt Terry, summer school coordinator, by emailing  mterry@rsd.k12.wi.us or calling (608) 768-8928, Ext. 1102.
Building Projects Update
New Elementary School Groundbreaking
May 22 at 1:00 PM
The time has arrived for the next phase to begin in the building of the district's new elementary school. Earth moving and site prepping will begin the week of May 7. The district will hold a  Groundbreaking Ceremony on Tuesday, May 22 at 1:00 p.m.

We have completed the building's exterior designs although we continue to fine-tune the interior designs. Watch this video flyover of the  new elementary school concept development model.

Future building project updates will be on ' Building the Future of Reedsburg Schools' .
Reminders
  • It's "field trip season." Many classrooms will participate in field trips in the coming weeks. Check your child's folder regularly for permission slips and other important reminders.
  • Please check with your child or your child's teacher regarding milk tickets. We are unable to refund milk tickets, so it is important to purchase only the number of tickets needed. 
  • The Westside PTO Carnival is Wednesday, June 6. If you would like to help with this event, please contact the school office.
  • The last day of school is Thursday, June 7. Our annual school picnic begins that day at 11:15 am. Watch for more information about this great event!        
Food Service 
The month's breakfast and lunch menus may be accessed by clicking the button below. Payments may be made online or in person. For more information on payments, including applying for reduced-fee or free meals, please visit our website.
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.