The Westsider- October 31, 2025
October 31, 2025
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
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!
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!!
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!
Orders can be placed online and shipping is FREE!
Bridging Brighter Smiles is coming on November 12th to Westside Elementary
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
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
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.)
Questions? Email rfsharingfamilies@gmail.com
Bus Garage Lost & Found
Support for Families Experiencing FoodShare Delays
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
- 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)