West Side Elementary School

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.

Be sure to STOP and show your appreciation for our School Crossing Guards this week! EASD is proud to celebrate Wisconsin School Crossing Guard Recognition Week, January 9 - 13. Thank you to all of our guards!

** January Menu Changes ** Jan. 12: Fish Sticks Jan. 18: Chicken Drum Stick Jan. 20: Orange Chicken with Veggie Rice

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.

West Side Winter Break: Wednesday, December 21st-Monday, January 2nd. School resumes: Tuesday, January 3rd.

Ready to clean out your closets over the holidays? The Elkhorn Benefit Boutique invites you to donate clean, slightly used Prom, Snowball, and Homecoming dresses on Friday, January 20, from 4-7 pm. Your donation will benefit the Junior Class prom. If you need a dress for any occasion, come back Saturday, January 21, between 8 am-12 pm for great prices on dresses - starting at $5 and no higher than $15. We would love to see you as early as possible before we sell out.

The Elkhorn Chamber invites you to a FREE Drive-Through Holiday Meal on Sunday, December 25 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Elkhorn Area High School. RSVP for your meal by Monday, December 19. Contact Kate at the Chamber if you have any questions. 262-723-5788 or kate@elkhornchamber.com Everyone is invited to the Chamber's "table."