No School: Monday, April 22 (Staff In-Service)
Habitat for Humanity and Elkhorn YouthBuild are partnering to construct another home in our area and are now accepting resident applications.
If you or a family you know are interested in applying for a Habitat Home, please visit habitatwalworth.org/apply.
Applications are open April through May. Applicants must also attend an orientation session.
West Side PTA Family Art Night Tomorrow, Friday, April 12th 5-7PM. Pizza value meal only $3 (cash only)
Calling all three-year-olds! The Elkhorn Playgroup is still accepting applications for the 2024-25 school year.
Register online at tinyurl.com/elk-playgroup-24
This program is a playgroup consisting of five students with special needs and five typically developing students. It meets multiple times a week for two hours a day at Jackson Elementary School in Mrs. Kitzmiller’s classroom. During this program, play-based learning will expose students to literacy, gross and fine motor, and language development activities. This model allows for enrichment for all children who participate in the program. Research shows that these blended classrooms provide benefits for all children who participate.
To be eligible to attend: Children should be three years old by September 1, 2024, and toilet trained. Registration is limited to five students per session, and a lottery system will be utilized to determine placement. The lottery will be held on May 15, 2024, and families will be notified by May 20, 2024, if their child is selected to attend. Families of peer models will need to provide their own transportation to and from school.
Please contact Jill Kitzmiller at kitzji@elkhorn.k12.wi.us if you would like further information.
April is Autism Awareness Month, and the Elkhorn Autism Support Team (EAST) invites you to “Celebrate Differences” for the 6th year.
Join us as we raise awareness to promote Autism acceptance, celebrate each individual's unique differences, and foster inclusivity and connectedness. For the month of April, you will see posts on interesting facts and thoughts on various topics.
Thank you for supporting EAST and our Autism Students.
Kwik Trip Fundraiser Gift Card pick up tonight 3:40-5pm, West Side Office.
Hello West Side Families!
On Monday, April 8th, West Side will be viewing the partial solar eclipse. Wisconsin does not fall within the path of totality, so the state will only experience a partial eclipse. Students will have indoor recess in the afternoon on Monday, as the time frame for Wisconsin is approximately 12:50pm-3:20pm. We will provide students with certified solar eclipse observation glasses during the 5-10 minute outdoor viewing time with their teacher and class. If you do not want your child(ren) to participate in this event, please call the West Side School Office (262-723-3297) or email flettr@elkhorn.k12.wi.us by Friday, April 5th.
Thank You!
Hello West Side Families,
If your family participated in our Kwik Trip Car Wash Fundraiser, your cards will be ready for pick up on Wednesday, April 3rd from 3:40pm - 5:00pm in West Side's front entry/office area. If that time frame does not work for you, cards will be available for pick up anytime after that date in the school office (7:00am-4:00pm on school days). On Friday, April 12th, West Side is hosting Art Night, so any remaining cards will be available that evening as well. Thanks so much for your continued support of West Side PTA!
Lunch Menu Change: We will serve meatball subs on 3/19
Hello West Side families!
West Side’s Book Tasting Night is finally here! Please join us from 5:30-7:00 for great books, yummy snacks, and best of all, time spent with family and friends! The Book Fair will also be open tonight during the event, so take advantage of the opportunity to pick up some great reads!
Thursday, March 14: Cozy up and READ, Wear your PJs (Fifth Grade PJ day will be Friday, March 15)
Tuesday, March 12, Wild About Reading: Wear Animal Prints.
Load your student's ewallet for the Book fair, follow the link...
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/westsideelementaryschool10
Hats off to Reading, Wear your favorite hat Monday 3/11. Also, Car Wash Fundraisers Due.
The Elkhorn Autism Support Team (EAST) is selling t-shirts to raise awareness about Autism and neurodiversity.
The money raised will support EAST's mission of providing support, education, and resources while increasing understanding of Autism for students, school staff, families, and the community. These supports include posting monthly tips for staff members to reference, problem-solving and collaborating with staff about the needs of specific students, and developing professional development for teachers, staff, and the community.
Visit https://www.classmunity.com/elkhornwi/view-fundraiser.php?fundraiser_id=2437 to purchase your shirt!
All orders are due by 3/15/2024 at midnight so they can be available in April, Autism Month. EAST will email everyone when they are ready, and all orders will be sent to the school of your choice for pickup.
Please contact Mindy Binnie at binnmi@elkhorn.k12.wi.us if you have any questions.
Wear RED or Your Kids Heart Challenge T-Shirt TOMORROW, Thursday, March 7th!
Skip the cooking and come on out to the Elkhorn Culver's on Tuesday, March 5th from 5-8 pm! Come visit Scoopie and have your dinner brought to your table by one of the West Side Staff!
Today we kick off our PTA Kwik Trip Car Wash Fundraiser! Details come home tonight!
Matheson Memorial Library and the Rotary Club of Elkhorn are hosting an EASD School Board Candidate Forum on Wednesday, March 13 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the library.
Durham School Services is hiring bus drivers! Visit Careers.nellc.com and search "Elkhorn" to learn more.
