Westsider. Westside Elementary School. April 27, 2018

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Principal Ponderings. Westside Elementary School http://www.rfsd.k12.wi.us/schools/westside/ 1007 W. Pine St.

30 - May 4 - State testing continues for 3rd Grade May 2 - Kindergarten Field Trip May 2-3rd Grade Field Trip May 3 - Love & Logic Class Congratulations to Abbey VanStone and Cheryl Evans who

Abbey is new to our school and has been instrumental in assisting two students who joined our school from El Salvador.

1 Principal Ponderings. Westside Elementary School W. Pine St. Phone: River Falls, WI Fax: Westsider April 27, 2018 Important Dates To Remember Apr May 4 - State testing continues for 3rd Grade May 2 - Kindergarten Field Trip May 2-3rd Grade Field Trip May 3 - Love & Logic Class Congratulations to Abbey VanStone and Cheryl Evans who recently received the WS Volunteer of the Year Award at this week s Board of Education meeting. Abbey is new to our school and has been instrumental in assisting two students who joined our school from El Salvador. She stepped up to volunteer when we needed someone who could speak their language and then assist them with learning English as well! Cheryl has been a long time volunteer at Westside and she has coordinated the Breakfast With Books event each year and she has been the person who took care of all the Box Top For Education for years. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! And thank you to all of our volunteers. May 4 - Popcorn Friday - Mrs. Cook May 4-4th grade Field Trip May 10 - Spring Concerts - see times in this Westsider May 10 - Love & Logic Class May 11 - Popcorn Friday - Safety Patrol LOOKING AHEAD - May 18 - NO SCHOOL -Inservice Day May 25 - Run & Fun Day May 28 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day June 2:30pm - Grade 5 Graduation Peace.Mrs. Humbert

The Westsider...What You Need to Know From our PTO Come Join Us! It s election time for Westside PTO. Offices include president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer.

Here's a brief idea of what you'd be getting into: President: preside over the monthly PTO meetings, serve as primary point of contact for the principal, represent the PTO at

Vice President: Assist the president and carry out the president's duties in his or her absence, advertise PTO's events, and submit PTO news to include in the Westsider.

Treasurer: Manage the finances, collect revenue, pay expenses, and report monthly financial activity and budget at monthly meetings.

th Elections will be held at the next PTO meeting on Monday, May 14 at 6:00 p.m. in the Library Media Center. Please send nominations to westside.pto@rfsd.k12.wi.us by May 2nd.

2 The Westsider...What You Need to Know From our PTO Come Join Us! It s election time for Westside PTO. Offices include president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer. Terms are for one year. Here's a brief idea of what you'd be getting into: President: preside over the monthly PTO meetings, serve as primary point of contact for the principal, represent the PTO at meetings outside of the organization, and coordinate work of the PTO. Vice President: Assist the president and carry out the president's duties in his or her absence, advertise PTO's events, and submit PTO news to include in the Westsider. Secretary: Keep records of the PTO, record and distribute minutes of PTO meetings, and send notices of meetings. Treasurer: Manage the finances, collect revenue, pay expenses, and report monthly financial activity and budget at monthly meetings. Dedicated teachers, staff, and PARENTS help make Westside Elementary a great school! Join us it s rewarding, it s important, it s even fun! th Elections will be held at the next PTO meeting on Monday, May 14 at 6:00 p.m. in the Library Media Center. Please send nominations to westside.pto@rfsd.k12.wi.us by May 2nd. Spring Concerts The Spring Concerts will be held on Thursday, May 10th. The concert times are below: 1st and 5th Grade 10:00-10:35 2nd and 4th Grade 1:15-1:50 K and 3rd Grade 2:30-3:05 Wisconsin Forward Exam Wisconsin Students in Grades 3 5 will be participating in the WI Forward assessment during the March 19 May 4, 2018 testing window. The Westside Forward Exam schedule is listed below: Grade 5 (ELA and Math): March 19-April 6 (the week before AND after Spring Break) Grade 4 (ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies): April 9-20 Grade 3 (ELA and Math): April 23-May 4

3 From Mrs. White Mrs. White will be hanging artwork for the Spring Concert the night of May 9th from 3:45pm until it is all hung up (approx. 5:00pm). She is looking for volunteers to help hang the artwork. The more help, the quicker it will go - Many Hands make Light work!. If you are available, please sign up via the following link: All School Stepping Stone Event -May 15 Mrs. White is coordinating an all school stepping stone event in which each student will be making a stepping stone. The morning session will include students in 1st, 2nd and 5th grades. The afternoon session will include students in Kindergarten, 3rd and 4th grades. If you are interested in helping out you can find more details and sign up using the following link: Things could get messy with this event, so we ask all volunteers to come dressed accordingly! Run & Fun Day Run & Fun Day will be Friday, May 25th. Be watching future Westsiders for more information about Run & Fun Day! Remember to check Community Announcements on the District webpage for community announcements.

May Day! May Day! Please help me with this child! Are you a working parent?

Do you feel stressed when you get home from work and are not sure how to be with your young child?

This workshop is for the working parent whose time is limited in the mornings and weeknights.

positive communication skills it s all in what you say that can make or break a situation!

leaving daycare, meal and bedtime routines, and develop an understanding as to how to express strong emotions in a positive way.

4 May Day! May Day! Please help me with this child! Are you a working parent? Do you have a preschool age child that you are struggling with in terms of child guidance? Do you feel stressed when you get home from work and are not sure how to be with your young child? Do you feel like your time together is filled with yelling, repeating yourself and frustration? This workshop is for the working parent whose time is limited in the mornings and weeknights. Learn with other parents how to create smooth transitions in the time you have with your child and create positive interactions through positive communication skills it s all in what you say that can make or break a situation! Please join me for a two hour session on how to guide your child by using positive child guidance, develop management strategies when leaving daycare, meal and bedtime routines, and develop an understanding as to how to express strong emotions in a positive way. Who: working parents with preschool (3-8 years) aged children. When: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 1 (May Day!) Where: Westside Elementary School Library RSVP : by ing angela.j.kaiser@uwrf.edu- space is limited! *Angela Kaiser has been a teacher of young children (and early childhood college students) for over 30 years. She loves to teach about child guidance and brings a wealth of experience wherever she goes!

5 River Falls Elementary May Lunch Menu Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4 Hot Dog on Whole Grain Bun Beef Tacos on WG Tortilla Shell served with Sour Cream & Salsa Diced Chicken in Gravy served with Whole Grain Dinner Rolls Classic Cheese Pizza Chicken Parmesan & Seasoned Pasta Chicken Fajitas on WG Tortilla Shell Fish Sticks & Whole Grain Dinner Roll Beef Stew over a Biscuit Seasoned Green Beans Refried Beans Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Seasoned Broccoli Spears Fresh Baby Carrots Lettuce & Tomato Cup Red & Green Pepper Strips Fresh Baby Carrots Chilled Mixed Fruit Chilled Pineapple Tidbits Chilled Diced Peaches Chilled Applesauce Banana Lunch Bunch Grapes Fresh Apple Wedges Fresh Orange Wedges 5/7 5/8 5/9 5/10 5/11 Crispy Chicken Breast Tenders & Meatballs in Zesty Marinara Sauce Whole Grain Dinner Roll Oven Baked Mini Corn Dogs served with WG Pasta & Dinner Roll Cheeseburger on Whole Grain Bun Classic Cheese Pizza Turkey & Cheese on Whole Grain Bun Tater Tot Casserole served with Whole Grain Bread Slices Chicken & Cheese Salad served with Whole Grain Dinner Roll Italian Meatball Sub on Whole Grain Bun Tuna Melt Sandwich Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Oven Baked Beans Seasoned Corn Seasoned Curly Fries Seasoned Sliced Carrots Fresh Baby Carrots Confetti Coleslaw Fresh Baby Carrots Caesar Romaine Side Salad Fresh Broccoli Buds Chilled Diced Pears Sunny Apple Salad Chilled Pineapple Tidbits Chilled Diced Peaches Rosy Applesauce Fresh Apple Wedges Banana Fresh Orange Wedges Fresh Apple Wedges Fresh Orange Wedges 5/14 5/15 5/16 5/17 5/18 Breaded Chicken Patty on Whole Grain Bun Beef A Roni served with Whole Grain Dinner Roll French Toast Sticks, Syrup & Scrambled Eggs *Hot Ham & Cheese on Whole Grain Bun Chicken Alfredo Pasta & Whole Grain Dinner Roll *BBQ Riblet on Whole Grain Bun Beef Nachos with Cheese Sauce & Brown Rice Fish Sandwich on Whole Grain Bun Oven Baked Tater Tots Seasoned Corn Seasoned Peas & Carrots Refried Beans Fresh Cucumber Slices Fresh Baby Carrots Fresh Broccoli Buds Lettuce & Tomato Cups Chilled Diced Pears Chilled Mixed Fruit Chilled Pineapple Tidbits Chilled Diced Peaches NO SCHOOL Fresh Apple Wedges Banana Lunch Bunch Grapes Fresh Apple Wedges 5/21 5/22 5/23 5/24 5/25 Hamburger on Whole Grain Bun Pizza Dippers served with Marinara Sauce Chicken Nuggets served with Whole Grain Dinner Roll Oven Baked Corn Dog Classic Cheese Pizza Popcorn Chicken & Whole Grain Dinner Roll Swedish Meatballs served over Whole Grain Pasta & Dinner Roll Double Cheese Salad served with Whole Grain Dinner Roll Italian Baked Pasta served with Whole Grain Dinner Roll Egg Salad on Whole Grain Bun Augratin Potatoes Oven Baked Beans Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Oven Baked Tater Tots Seasoned Corn Fresh Cucumbers Slices Fresh Baby Carrots Fresh Broccoli Buds Fresh Baby Carrots Caesar Romaine Side Salad Chilled Diced Pears Baked Cinnamon Apple Slices Chilled Pineapple Tidbits Chilled Diced Peaches Chilled Applesauce Fresh Apple Wedges Banana Fresh Orange Wedges Fresh Apple Wedges Fresh Orange Wedges 5/28 5/29 5/30 5/31 Hot Dog on Whole Grain Bun Chicken Parmesan & Seasoned Pasta Beef Tacos on WG Tortilla Shell served with Salsa & Sour Cream Chicken Fajitas on WG Tortilla Shell Diced Chicken in Gravy served with Whole Grain Dinner Rolls Fish Sticks & Whole grain Dinner Roll Seasoned Green Beans Refried Beans Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Fresh Baby Carrots Lettuce & Tomato Cup Red & Green Pepper Strips Chilled Mixed Fruit Chilled Pineapple Tidbits Chilled Diced Peaches Fresh Apple Wedges Banana Fresh Apple Wedges Student Price - $2.45 Reduced Price - $.40 Adult price - $3.70 Milk 1/2 pint - $.50 * - May Contain Pork WG - Whole Grain Menu is subject to change without notice. Questions or Comments? Please contact Dining Services at ext "This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider" Director of Dining Services: Sherry Bruggeman

River Falls Elementary May Breakfast Menu Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 2 3 4 *Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit French Toast Sticks & Syrup *Ham, Egg & Cheese Bagel *Pancake & Sausage on a

6 River Falls Elementary May Breakfast Menu Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday *Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit French Toast Sticks & Syrup *Ham, Egg & Cheese Bagel *Pancake & Sausage on a Stick Or Or Or Or Build You Own Yogurt Parfait Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal and Blueberry Muffin and Choice of and Choice of and Choice of and Choice of Cocoa Puffs Cereal and Apple Mini Filled Strawberry & Cream Cheese Bagel Applesauce Diced Peaches Mixed Fruit Fresh Orange Wedges 100% Orange Juice Cup 100% Apple Juice Cup 100% Apple Juice 100% Grape Juice Cup Choice of Low Fat Milk Choice of Low Fat Milk Choice of Low Fat Milk Choice of Low Fat Milk *Breakfast Pizza *Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit French Toast Sticks with Syrup *Ham, Egg & Cheese Bagel Mini Blueberry Waffles & Syrup Or Or Or Or Or Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal Cocoa Puffs Cereal and Apple Mini Filled Strawberry & Cream Build Your Own Yogurt Parfait Hot Oatmeal with Toppings and Cheese Stick Cheese Bagel and Choice of and Choice of and Choice of and Choice of and Choice of Diced Pears Applesauce Diced Peaches Mixed Fruit Fresh Orange Wedges 100% Apple Juice Cup 100% Orange Juice Cup 100% Apple Juice Cup 100% Apple Juice Cup 100% Grape Juice Cup Choice of Low Fat Milk Choice of Low Fat Milk Choice of Low Fat Milk Choice of Low Fat Milk Choice of Low Fat Milk *Breakfast Pizza *Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit *Pancake & Sausage on a Stick *Ham, Egg & Cheese Bagel Or Or Or Or Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal Cocoa Puffs Cereal and Apple Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal and Build Your Own Yogurt Parfait and Cheese Stick Blueberry Muffin and Choice of and Choice of and Choice of and Choice of Diced Pears Applesauce Diced Peaches Mixed Fruit 100% Apple Juice 100% Orange Juice Cup 100% Apple Juice Cup 100% Apple Juice Cup Choice of Low Fat Milk Choice of Low Fat Milk Choice of Low Fat Milk Choice of Low Fat Milk NO SCHOOL *Breakfast Pizza *Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit French Toast Sticks with Syrup *Ham, Egg & Cheese Bagel Mini Blueberry Waffles & Syrup Or Or Or Or Or Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal Cocoa Puffs Cereal and Apple Mini Filled Strawberry & Cream Build Your Own Yogurt Parfait Hot Oatmeal with Toppings and Cheese Stick Cheese Bagel and Choice of and Choice of and Choice of and Choice of and Choice of Diced Pears Applesauce Diced Peaches Mixed Fruit Fresh Orange Wedges 100% Apple Juice Cup 100% Orange Juice Cup 100% Apple Juice Cup 100% Apple Juice Cup 100% Grape Juice Cup Choice of Low Fat Milk Choice of Low Fat Milk Choice of Low Fat Milk Choice of Low Fat Milk Choice of Low Fat Milk NO SCHOOL *Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit French Toast with Syrup *Ham. Egg & Cheese Bagel OR Or Or Cocoa Puffs Cereal and Apple Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal and Build Your Own Yogurt Parfait Blueberry Muffin and Choice of and Choice of and Choice of Applesauce Diced Peaches Mixed Fruit 100% Orange Juice 100% Apple Juice Cup 100% Apple Juice Choice of Low Far Milk Choice of Low Fat Milk Choice of Low Fat Milk Student Breakfast $1.50 Milk. Skim, 1% and Chocolate Skim Reduced Breakfast Price $.30 available daily WG - Whole Grain Adult Breakfast $1.80 *Item May Contain Pork Milk 1/2 pt. $.50 Menu Subject to Change Without Notice. Questions or Comments? Contact Dining Services At "This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider" Food Service Director-Sherry Bruggeman

FNBRF 5K! Join us for the 9th Annual FNBRF 5K - Run, Walk, Roll Family Event!

2018-8am race, Free kids fun run at 9:15am Entry Fee: $20 received by April 12 2018 -

for free Register online at: FNBRF5K.itsyourrace.

7 FNBRF 5K! Join us for the 9th Annual FNBRF 5K - Run, Walk, Roll Family Event! Where: First National Bank of River Falls parking lot When: Saturday, April 28, am race, Free kids fun run at 9:15am Entry Fee: $20 received by April $25 after April 12, 2018 Shirts are an additional cost Kids 12 & under may participate for free Register online at: FNBRF5K.itsyourrace.com Registrations are also accepted at all FNBRF locations All proceeds raised will be used to purchase tennis shoes for local kids in need.

Collaboration Time MMUN Meeting. Math Masters Site Council Meeting PTO Meeting. Collaboration Time MMUN Meeting

Calendar of Events Mon. Jan. 7 3:45-4:45 Academic Success - Session 10 Tues. Jan. 8 3:15-8:35 Ski Club - Night #1 Wed. Jan. 9 Thurs. Jan. 10 8:00-9:00 4:00-5:00 Collaboration Time MMUN Meeting Fri. Jan.