Message from our Principals
Principal Paul Bierman
Associate Principal Katie Mathews
Associate Principal Matt Peetz
Welcome Back!
Thank you to all of you who attended Parent-Teacher conferences. Conferences are a wonderful opportunity discuss your child’s academic progress and to build a connection between your child’s classroom and home. We appreciate you taking the time out of your schedules to attend conferences.

Although there are a few stubborn snow piles still hanging around, signs of spring are finally here! Warmer temperatures mean more time outdoors, and I think we are all ready for that. With the longer days, it can be difficult to keep an early bedtime, but a good bedtime routine can make a big difference in student learning and behaviors at school. Most school-aged students need at least 10-11 hours of sleep a night. Lack of sleep can cause irritability and problems concentrating at school. Please remember to leave enough time to unwind before lights are out and limit screen time at bedtime.

As always, it is truly a joy to work with our students each and every day.
Upcoming Events
April
3-19 - Forward Exam for Grade 3
5 - Jeff Yalden - Speaker & Full Circle  (see below)
8-12 - Tornado Awareness Week
12 - PTO Family Movie Night 5:30-7:45 p.m.
15 - School Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.
18 - Donuts with Dad - 7:15-7:45 a.m.
19 - No School
21 - Easter
22 - Earth Day


May
3 - Culture Fest - 5:00 p.m. @RAHS
6-10 Teacher Appreciation Week
7 - PTO Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
10 - Morning with Mom - 7:15-7:45 a.m.
12 - Mother's Day
27 - No School - Memorial Day
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Third Grade Forward Exam
Third grade students at Westside Elementary School will take the Forward Exam April 3-19. This exam is designed to gauge how well students are doing in relation to the Wisconsin Academic Standards. 

Please make sure that your children are well rested during this time so that they are able to do their best. If you have any questions regarding the exam, please contact your child's classroom teacher. 
Donuts with Dad
We hope that you are able to attend this annual event. If you plan on coming, but did not return your participation form, please contact the school office. We want to be sure to have enough for everyone. 

Also, don't forget to have your child bring in any box tops with their first and last name written on the back. There will be a number of posters on display that students can try to win!
Thursday, April 18, 2019
7:15 - 7:45 a.m.
Friday, April 5 - Motivational Speaker
Top Motivational Speaker On Teen Mental Health To Speak In Reedsburg
The School District of Reedsburg has partnered with the Reedsburg Area High School Student Council to bring in a top motivational speaker on teen mental health.  Jeff Yalden  will speak to parents on Friday, April 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the CAL Center. All parents in the district are invited to attend this special session.

Yalden is a best-selling author and highly regarded as the #1 Teen Motivator in all of North America. He has traveled to 50 states and 49 countries delivering his keynote address, "About Life." As a teen and family life coach, Yalden gets to the heart of the matter helping teens and families in their struggles together.

He is a former Marine and Two-Time Marine of the Year recipient and Mr. New Hampshire Male America 1990. Every year, over 1 million people are left inspired by Jeff Yalden's inexhaustible energy that permeates after he speaks.

Yalden shares, “If we focus on the early prevention and intervention of mental health problems in the lives of our teenagers, we’ll be laying a solid foundation for greater health outcomes in life and investing in the future of our society.”

To make the evening complete, the RAHS Art Club is also holding their Full Circle bowl and food event to fight hunger from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the RAHS Commons. Art students have created ceramic bowls and will serve samples of soup. In exchange, guests are asked to contribute a recommended minimum donation. Guests will choose a bowl to keep as a reminder that there are always empty bowls in the world.
New Online Process To Register For 4K
If you have a child who will be four years old on or before September 1, 2019, she/he is eligible for enrollment in the district four-year-old kindergarten program.

New this year is an ONLINE registration process. Log in to your  Skyward Family Account , then go to the "New Student Online Enrollment" link in the upper left-hand corner of the screen. This will lead you through the online registration process for your child for the next school year. 

Current families in the district should register their four-year-old child for the next school year by May 31, 2019.

If your family is NEW to the district, please visit the " New Student Enrollment " page and follow steps to register your child online. 
 
There is no registration fee for four-year-old kindergarten.
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 a  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.