A Message from our Principals
It’s hard to believe we are a full month into the school year all ready! Time flies when you’re having fun!

The behavior passport program is up and running, and our students are doing a great job collecting their stamps and meeting the behavioral expectations of the school. We will celebrate our students’ success by taking them bowling this month. The behavior passports will continue to be revisited throughout the school year. We are so proud of the work our students have put in to mastering their behavior expectations.

We want to thank all of our parents and caretakers for your patience and support through the implementation of our new secure entry procedure. We believe that this change in our procedure is essential to the safety of our schools, and we could not make this adjustment without your support. Thank you!

A couple of reminders:
Cooler weather is upon us, so please be sure to send appropriate outerwear for recesses and to dress appropriately for the cooler temperatures. Our weather procedure for colder weather is as follows: If the temperature is below 50 degrees Fahrenheit , students should wear coats. If it is between 50 - 55 degrees, a long sleeve shirt, a sweatshirt, or a fleece is acceptable; and if it is 55 degrees or above, a coat is not required. 

Did you know that if a child reads for 20 minutes every night, they will hear 1.8 million words a year? Reading with your child every night is proven to help students grow as readers.

Paul Bierman, Principal
Katie Mathews , Associate Principal
Matt Peetz , Associate Principal
Upcoming Events:
OCTOBER
5 Fundraiser Orders Due
6 4K Pedal-A-Thon @ Pineview Track 1:00-3:00 pm
7-13 Fire Safety & Prevention Week
12 4K AM Class Only Make-Up Day
17 4K Literacy Night @ Pineview Cafeteria 5:30-7:30 pm
22 School Board Meeting 7:00-9:00 pm
23 Kindergarten Pumpkin Math Night 6:00-7:00 pm
22-25 Red Ribbon Week Celebrated
22-26 - Bus Safety Week "My Driver - My Safety Hero!"
25 CLC Lights on After School 5:30-7:30 pm
31 Halloween

NOVEMBER
1 Parent-Teacher Conferences 3:30-8:00 pm
4 Daylight Saving Time Ends - Turn clocks back 1 hour
5 PTO Meeting 6:00-7:00 pm
6 Families Count Math Night 6:15-7:30 pm
7 Fundraiser Delivery 3:15-5:45 pm
9 4K AM Class Only Make-Up Day
30 End of 1st Trimester


**Due to the delayed start of the school year, our calendar options will be soon finalized. Please watch for a future announcement. 
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week is celebrated in October by many schools around the country. The red ribbon is is a symbol of anti-drug effort started in 1985 in memory of Enrique Camarena, a government agent who lost his life in the fight against drugs. 

Westside will celebrate Red Ribbon Week the week of October 22-25. We will have special activities planned each day during this week. More information about these activities will be shared with you later this month
PTO Fall Fundraiser
Thank you to all who participated in the fundraiser. Students had a lot of fun collecting the "coop" prizes. The proceeds from the fundraiser will help with funding field trips, classroom needs, and playground equipment. Orders will be delivered on Wednesday, November 7, between 3:15-6:00 p.m. Please be sure to pick up your orders during that time as we do not have enough freezer space to keep orders at school.
Reminders:
Registration Fees - $15.00 (If needed, partial payments will be accepted until paid in full.)

Phone and Address Changes  - Remember to contact the office if you have a phone number or address change. It is important that we be able to contact you in case of an emergency. Please be sure that your voice mailbox is set up and that it is able to accept messages. 

Absences  - If your child is going to be absent from school, please contact the school office by 8:30 am at (608)768-8934.

Going Home Plans  - For the safety of your child/ren, we ask that you please keep your child's going home plans as routine as possible. We understand that plans can change, so if at all possible, please send a note to school with your child. Last minute, emergency change can be called into the office by 2:30 p.m.

Change of Clothes  - Please put a seasonal extra set of clothes in your child's book bag in case they were to have a food spill, bloody nose or a bathroom accident.

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.
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.