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The Westsider- October 31, 2025

The Westsider- October 31, 2025
The Westsider-October 31, 2025

October 31, 2025 October 31, 2025

Important Upcoming Dates Coming Up Important Upcoming Dates Coming Up

Monday, Nov. 3rd - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Inservice

Monday, Nov. 3rd & Thursday, Nov. 6th - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:30pm

Friday, Nov. 7th - Popcorn Friday - Mrs. Cunningham

Friday Nov. 14th - All School PJ Day for hitting Diaper Drive Goal!

Friday, Nov. 14th - Popcorn Friday - Mrs. Stoeckel


Looking ahead:

Wednesday, Nov. 26 - Friday, Nov. 28 - NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break

Friday, Dec. 12 - Winter Music Showcases - 2nd & 4th Grade at 1:15pm, 3rd & 5th Grade at 2:30pm

Monday, Dec. 22, 2025 - Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break

Mrs. Mader's Message Mrs. Mader's Message

Hello families,

A huge shoutout to Westside families who always show up for our school community. We had 375 students come to our PTO Trunk or Treat event on Saturday. It was wonderful to see the joy and excitement while students trick or treated in their costumes! We also have our final results from the Diaper Drive. We collected: 5,592 total diapers, 3,889 size 5/6 diapers, and 158 packages of wipes. Thank you for all of your support for the River Falls community.


As a reminder, we have Teacher Inservice on Monday so it is a No School day for students. Parent-Teacher conferences are Monday, November 3rd and Thursday, November 6th from 4-7:30pm. We look forward to connecting with you and celebrating all of the great achievements we have seen so far this year!


With kindness,

Rachel Mader

Fall Book Fair Begins soon! Fall Book Fair Begins soon!

Best.Invite.Ever!  Come to our Scholastic Book Fair.  Students reading books.
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Visit the Fall Book Fair Monday, Nov. 3 and Thursday, Nov. 6th 4:00-7:30pm during parent/teacher conferences. Students will also have access to the Fall Book Fair Thursday, Oct. 30 - Thursday, Nov. 6th during school.


The Westside Book Fair homepage has more information!

Order your Westside Yearbook NOW!! Order your Westside Yearbook NOW!!

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Westside Yearbooks are now available to order! If you purchase by October 31, receive 10% off!!


To purchase and customize your yearbook, go to:

1. treering.com/validate

2. enter our school passcode: 1017341308241480


Regular Price: $16.00

Square 1 Art Orders Due Soon! Square 1 Art Orders Due Soon!

Orders can be placed online and shipping is FREE!

www.square1art.com

Reminder Square 1 Art Orders are due November 6, 2025, Square 1 Art It Starts with the Art!, Free Shipping, Artwork
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Bridging Brighter Smiles is coming on November 12th to Westside Elementary Bridging Brighter Smiles is coming on November 12th to Westside Elementary

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Our dental team will be visiting your school to provide preventative dental care to students - at school, during the school day. Services are FREE to all students who register.
Register:

Visit our website to sign up your student: Bridgingbrightersmiles.org/forms

Services Provided:

Oral health education, fluoride varnish, dental sealants, teeth cleaning, X-rays, teledentistry, silver diamine fluoride, oral screening, sealant retention check, referral assistance.

Questions:

Call 262-896-9891


Forward Health (BadgerCare) accepted

Community Dinner November 27, 2025 Community Dinner November 27, 2025

River Falls Community Dinner, November 27, 2025, 11am-1pm, offered through Saint Bridget Catholic Church
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A community non-denominational event


St. Bridget Catholic Church would like to invite you to join us for Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone is welcome - young, old, home alone, shut ins, travelers, or just because you want to! We offer take-out or delivery for those unable to attend.

This event is FREE (or a free will offering). We would be pleased to have you attend.


Please register between Nov 1-Nov 24.

River Falls Sharing Families Program River Falls Sharing Families Program

River Falls Sharing Families.  Formerly Angels on Earth/Holiday Helpers
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Need a Little Help this Christmas?


River Falls Sharing Families (formerly Angels on Earth/Holiday Helpers) assists River Falls families in providing a joyful Christmas for their children by coordinating gifts and monetary assistance for a special holiday meal. They are accepting the first 160 applications only. (If not reached, application will close on Nov. 7th.)


2025 Application


Questions? Email rfsharingfamilies@gmail.com

Bus Garage Lost & Found Bus Garage Lost & Found

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Did your student leave something on the bus? Check out our new Lost & Found page to see items we've recently found on our school buses. See an item that belongs to you? Stop by our transportation office at 805 W Locust St. or call 715.425.1808 to make arrangements. Items not claimed within 30–60 days may be donated.

Support for Families Experiencing FoodShare Delays Support for Families Experiencing FoodShare Delays

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We understand some families may experience delays in FoodShare benefits in the coming weeks. If this affects your household, please remember:

  • Our free and reduced-price school breakfast and lunch program is available year-round. Applications can be completed anytime. Learn more and apply for free and reduced meals. For questions or assistance with the school meal program, contact Rita Turner, 715-425-1830 ext. 3724.

  • The River Falls Community Food Pantry welcomes all families in need: Visit RF Community Food Pantry website at www.rfcfp.org.

  • Families with children under 5 may be eligible for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) for nutrition support. Visit WIC website at wiwicstrong.com

  • Our Neighbor’s Place Backpack program - Our Neighbor’s Place (ONP) Backpack program provides food to families in our school district who are experiencing financial hardship. Apply online for the ONP Backpack Program. Contact Shelly at ONP with questions: 715-426-9000 or shelly.smith@ourneighborsplace.org .

Infinite Campus 2025-2026 School Year

Ensure your Parent Portal account is set-up. Contact the main office at (715) 425-1815 for questions or assistance needed setting up your account.


From the Parent Portal, you can:

  • Enter and monitor absences and appointments for all of your students within your household.
  • View communications sent over Infinite Campus Messenger.
  • View paid & unpaid student fees.


Absence Reporting:


  • To report an absence, PLEASE use the Infinite Campus Parent Portal as much as possible. In lieu of using Infinite Campus, call the attendance line, or email the front office: sarah.jarocki@rfsd.k12.wi.us

2025-2026 Forms, Notices & Links 2025-2026 Forms, Notices & Links

  • District Calendar
  • Westside Calendar of Events
  • 6 Day Schedule with JK/K 4 Day Schedule Included
  • Infinite Campus Parent/Student Portal
  • New Student Enrollment Form
  • Student Handbook
  • Bus Information
  • Food Service Website
  • Food Service Information
    • Free and reduced online application window opens August 18th. Parents who are direct certified by the State of WI DO NOT have to complete the applications. All others must apply every year.
  • School District Annual Notices
  • Health Services Document Page
  • Student Accident Insurance Plan (Optional)
Character Ed Responsibility Letter
Spanish Character Ed Responsibility Letter

Contact Us Contact Us

Rachel Mader
Principal
Sarah Jarocki
School Secretary

Get Involved with our PTO! Get Involved with our PTO!

Email the PTO
PTO Facebook Page
The Facebook page is regularaly updated with upcoming events, meeting minutes, and opportunities for parents to get involved!
Westside Elementary
715-425-1815 ext. 3200 - https://www.rfsd.k12.wi.us/schools/westside/
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