West Side Elementary School

The EASD Resiliency Coalition invites you to join the conversation on Wednesday, February 15, at Jackson Elementary School. This month's conversation will focus on raising a lifelong learner. Find out what makes your child want to learn, how to keep them engaged, and how to know what makes them happy. Staff from Jackson Elementary will share their expertise with you. Register to attend this FREE event online at https://forms.gle/bBBKJeZzJwJwxJtz7.

EASD is looking for substitute teachers to join our team! Visit tinyurl.com/EASD-Sub to learn more. Substitute teachers earn $125 per day and enjoy flexibility in scheduling.

Calling All Three-Year-Olds! Elkhorn’s Playgroup is looking for you! This program is a playgroup consisting of five students with special needs and five typically developing students. It meets twice 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 age three by September 1, 2023, 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, 2023, and families will be notified by May 19, 2023, if their child is selected to attend. Families of peer models will need to provide their own transportation to and from school. Playgroup Sections: Tues/Thurs 9:00-11:00 am Wed/Fri 9:00-11:00 am Tues/Wed/Thurs 1:00- 3:00 pm Register online at tinyurl.com/playgroup-23-24 Please contact Jill Kitzmiller at kitzji@elkhorn.k12.wi.us if you would like further information.

West Side Spirit Days: Far out February Next week! Monday, 2/13: Neon Day, wear Neon colors Tuesday, 2/14: Valentine's Day, wear Red or Pink Wednesday, 2/15: Tropical Tourist Day, dress like a tourist from a tropical destination Thursday, 2/16: 100th day of School!, Dress like you are 100 years old Friday, 2/17: Staff In-Service Day, NO SCHOOL!

The Elkhorn Rec Department is offering Adventure Days and Action Night!

EAHS Cheer is excited to offer another Youth Cheer Clinic! Sign up today for this March 11, 2023 clinic. Participants will receive 3 hours of instruction, a t-shirt, and will perform at the halftime show during the WIAA Regional Varsity Basketball game! Sign up at tinyurl.com/march-cheer!

Calling all four-year-olds! 4K enrollment for the 2023-24 school year is now open! If your student will turn four on or before September 1, 2023, they're eligible to enroll! Visit tinyurl.com/Elkhorn-4K to learn more about 4K programming in the Elkhorn Area School District and to start the enrollment process.

Dear Families, This year, our families will soar to new heights with our Heart Hero Dragons! They will take our students on an AMAZING adventure around the globe to learn about heart and brain health, meet kids with special hearts, and raise funds for the health of all hearts. Our students will feel good by doing good, knowing they made a difference for kids just like them! Join us and the KHC Heart Heroes by clicking on the link below: http://www2.heart.org/goto/WestsideElkhorn Thank you for being part of the Kids Heart Challenge, supporting our school and the American Heart Association. Together, we are lighting the torch of hope and making a difference.

Interested in Lacrosse? Now that the WIAA has approved Lacrosse as a high school sport, you'll want to get the skills needed to play! Indoor practices are happening in the Agility Center now. Visit elkhornlacrosse.com to register.

Plans on the 4th? Join Dr. Ryan Brower for Walk with a Doc! Saturday, February 4, 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Elkhorn Area High School. Meet at the main entrance. Walk at your own pace and distance. Learn about Whole Health Reflection Exercise and connect with a health professional in a relaxed setting. Meet new friends and have fun!

The annual Elkhorn Autism Support Team (EAST) Chili & Soup Cook Off returns on Thursday, February 9 from 5-7 p.m. at Elkhorn Area Middle School. Over 30 soups and chilis will be available. $10 all you can eat, kids 12 and under eat for $5. Hot dogs and to-cups also available. The EAST online auction will start one week prior to the event. Stay tuned to event.gives/2023eastchili for updates.

Lunch Menu Change for 1/20: Orange Chicken & Veggie Rice

PTA Movie Night TOMORROW! Friday, January 20th 6 pm, West Side Cafeteria FREE Admission, Concessions available.. Bring your pillows and blankets for seating!

Families, Our students are getting ready to soar with the Heart Hero Dragons as they work to BE THE TORCH in the fight against heart disease and stroke! Mark Your Calendars: We will be kicking off our Kids Heart Challenge on Wednesday, Feb 1st! Be sure to wear Red or your favorite Kids Heart Challenge shirt! Frankie will take you around the globe and lead you through how you can help! ALL students who REGISTER will earn a wristband to wear proudly as a reminder to be healthy and be the torch. They will also be helping their classroom teacher earn AMAZON gift cards! The ADVENTURE begins in 3…2…1… To get started click our school url below or visit your app store and download the Kids Heart Challenge App http://www2.heart.org/goto/WestsideElkhorn Register and earn your FREE torch wristband Complete Finn’s Mission and help the AHA achieve their goal of 1.8 million families learning Hands only CPR. Have fun! Thank you for your support of this service- learning experience. Together, we are igniting a life-saving torch and changing lives!

Hot Lunch Menu Change: 1/18, We will serve a Chicken Drumstick instead of a Chicken Patty.

The Elkhorn Benefit Boutique is collecting clean, slightly used Prom, Snowball, and Homecoming dresses this Friday, January 20 from 4-7 p.m. at Elkhorn Area High School. If you need a dress for any occasion, come back to EAHS on Saturday, January 21 between 8 a.m. - noon! Dresses will be priced between $5 and $15. All proceeds benefit the Junior Class Prom.

WS Reminder: No School Monday, January 16 (Staff In-Service)

Hello West Side Families, Join us for PTA Movie Night on January 20th at 6pm! Students have voted for a movie and selected Minions: The Rise of Gru! Popcorn and light concessions will be available to purchase. Entrance to the movie is free! Please bring your own seating as we will be showing the movie in the cafeteria. In the past, families have brought cushions, pillows, blankets, lawn chairs, etc. We are looking forward to seeing you then! If you are interested in volunteering your time at Movie Night, please this Sign Up Genius below to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EABAA23A1FECF8-ptamovie Thank you! West Side PTA

SAVE THE DATE! The annual Elkhorn Autism Support Team (EAST) Chili & Soup Cook Off returns on Thursday, February 9 from 5-7 p.m. at Elkhorn Area Middle School. Over 30 soups and chilis will be available. $10 all you can eat, kids 12 and under eat for $5. Hot dogs and to-cups also available. The EAST online auction will start one week prior to the event. Stay tuned to event.gives/2023eastchili for updates.

ONE WEEK AWAY! Join the EASD Resiliency Coalition for our first conversation of 2023! On Wednesday, January 18, we'll head out to Tibbets Elementary for a conversation on how to Cheer Kids on With Confidence! Register for this FREE event at https://forms.gle/LS8Zpf7CfeiG7E8i7 In this conversation, you'll learn how to boost your child's self-esteem by embracing their growth mindset in different ways. Clay Peterson from Walworth County Health and Human Services will be on hand to share his expertise on growth mindset and how it can help teach children what to do in uncertain circumstances.