Congratulations to those who earned perfect attendance for Q2 and S1. Perfect attendance does include not being absent or tardy throughout the day.
Congratulations to our junior and high school students who made the honor roll for Semester 1.
The Fine Arts Boosters are meeting on Monday, January 19th at 7pm in the school Library. Please join us in supporting our students in the fine arts here at Winside Public Schools.
Kindness Awards - January 5 to January 13.
Jensen - picked up a lunch box in the hallway that was on the floor
Olivia L - Picked up paper towels off the bathroom floor and threw them away.
Della - Picked up green mesh from playground.
Madelyn - Picked up green mesh from playground.
Amelia - Picked up green mesh from playground.
Daxton - Picked up green mesh from playground.
Hannah L - Picked up green mesh from playground.
Avery - Picked up green mesh from playground.
Jensen - picked up a lunch box in the hallway that was on the floor
Olivia L - Picked up paper towels off the bathroom floor and threw them away.
Della - Picked up green mesh from playground.
Madelyn - Picked up green mesh from playground.
Amelia - Picked up green mesh from playground.
Daxton - Picked up green mesh from playground.
Hannah L - Picked up green mesh from playground.
Avery - Picked up green mesh from playground.
Congratulations to all our students in the elementary, junior high, and high school that made honor roll for Quarter 2.
January Student of the Month Nominee: Nicholas Thies
Nick is a great role model for his peers. He is consistently following expectations. He is kind, hardworking, and helpful. His peers know they can lean on him when they need support. He constantly pushes himself to do better and is always reaching for the stars. We really enjoy having him in 5th grade!
Nick is a great role model for his peers. He is consistently following expectations. He is kind, hardworking, and helpful. His peers know they can lean on him when they need support. He constantly pushes himself to do better and is always reaching for the stars. We really enjoy having him in 5th grade!
January Student of the Month: Lane Wieseler-Sanne
Lane has adjusted well to being a Winside Wildcat. He gets along with his classmates, is polite and respectful to teachers and staff, loves to joke, and offers to help with any task or any classmate when they have a big task. He will go out of his way to be kind to those around him and to make sure others are feeling included.
Lane has adjusted well to being a Winside Wildcat. He gets along with his classmates, is polite and respectful to teachers and staff, loves to joke, and offers to help with any task or any classmate when they have a big task. He will go out of his way to be kind to those around him and to make sure others are feeling included.
January Student of the Month Nominee: Della Lanphear
Della has been working hard and showing growth in her schoolwork. She is always smiling and a pleasure to work with.
Della has been working hard and showing growth in her schoolwork. She is always smiling and a pleasure to work with.
January Student of the Month Nominee: Grant Foxhoven
Grant is motivated to take his learning serious. He takes his time on his daily work, stays focused during AR time, and works diligently on going above and beyond in Freckle Math.
Grant is motivated to take his learning serious. He takes his time on his daily work, stays focused during AR time, and works diligently on going above and beyond in Freckle Math.
January Student of the Month Nominee: Sawyer Klabenes
Sawyer consistently shows kindness, responsibility, and a positive attitude. He works hard each day and always does his best, whether he’s learning independently or working with others. Sawyer is respectful to classmates and adults and sets a great example through his choices. We are so proud of him and all the growth he continues to show!
Sawyer consistently shows kindness, responsibility, and a positive attitude. He works hard each day and always does his best, whether he’s learning independently or working with others. Sawyer is respectful to classmates and adults and sets a great example through his choices. We are so proud of him and all the growth he continues to show!
January Student of the Month Nominee: Alex Lance
Alex comes to school each day with a positive attitude and a big smile, ready to learn and try new things. Alex consistently follows classroom rules, listens carefully during lessons, and always does her best. She is also very kind and respectful to classmates and teachers and is always willing to help others. Alex truly demonstrates what it means to be a kind, hardworking, and responsible kindergartener.
Alex comes to school each day with a positive attitude and a big smile, ready to learn and try new things. Alex consistently follows classroom rules, listens carefully during lessons, and always does her best. She is also very kind and respectful to classmates and teachers and is always willing to help others. Alex truly demonstrates what it means to be a kind, hardworking, and responsible kindergartener.
January Student of the Month Nominee: Grayson Thies
Grayson is a kind and hard working student! He gets along with anyone and always has the best smiles and giggles.
Grayson is a kind and hard working student! He gets along with anyone and always has the best smiles and giggles.
January Student of the Month Nominee: Presley Brokaw
Presley is always willing to help out in the classroom, whether it's helping a classmate with their work or assisting a teacher with various tasks. She takes her time completing her daily work and is a good role model for the younger preschooler class.
Presley is always willing to help out in the classroom, whether it's helping a classmate with their work or assisting a teacher with various tasks. She takes her time completing her daily work and is a good role model for the younger preschooler class.
January Elementary Staff of the Month: Brooke Mann
Mrs. Mann is always willing to help wherever and whenever needed and does so with a positive attitude and a genuine desire to support students and staff. She consistently goes above and beyond by stepping in without being asked, offering assistance to teachers, and providing incredible support to students. She is dependable, patient, kind, and truly makes a difference in our classroom and school community. Mrs. Mann has been an amazing addition to our staff. She consistently asks if there is anything that she can help with. She is a cheerful presence in our building. She never hesitates to jump in when needed. She has been such a positive addition to Winside.
Mrs. Mann is always willing to help wherever and whenever needed and does so with a positive attitude and a genuine desire to support students and staff. She consistently goes above and beyond by stepping in without being asked, offering assistance to teachers, and providing incredible support to students. She is dependable, patient, kind, and truly makes a difference in our classroom and school community. Mrs. Mann has been an amazing addition to our staff. She consistently asks if there is anything that she can help with. She is a cheerful presence in our building. She never hesitates to jump in when needed. She has been such a positive addition to Winside.
January Elementary Teacher of the Month: Caitlin Sila
Ms. Sila is always willing to go above and beyond for her students! She is a great collaborator and always has great ideas! She is firm and consistent in her classroom and it is a great example! She is a positive member of the Winside team! She makes sure all of her students are understanding what she is teaching and does it in a cool and calm manner with all of her kiddos.
Ms. Sila is always willing to go above and beyond for her students! She is a great collaborator and always has great ideas! She is firm and consistent in her classroom and it is a great example! She is a positive member of the Winside team! She makes sure all of her students are understanding what she is teaching and does it in a cool and calm manner with all of her kiddos.
January Elementary Teacher of the Month: Megan Halpin
Mrs. Halpin is a wonderful colleague to bounce around thoughts and ideas because of her insightfulness. She has an amazing connection to her students. Her energy in our school is motivating and contagious! Megan consistently goes above and beyond to support students, colleagues, and our school community. She is always willing to collaborate and share ideas. She creates a positive, welcoming classroom environment where students feel supported and encouraged to do their best. Her dedication to student success is evident through a genuine passion for teaching!
Mrs. Halpin is a wonderful colleague to bounce around thoughts and ideas because of her insightfulness. She has an amazing connection to her students. Her energy in our school is motivating and contagious! Megan consistently goes above and beyond to support students, colleagues, and our school community. She is always willing to collaborate and share ideas. She creates a positive, welcoming classroom environment where students feel supported and encouraged to do their best. Her dedication to student success is evident through a genuine passion for teaching!
Winside JH girls wrestled at Randolph on Monday going 9-3 with a 1st place and 3 2nd place finishes. Paisley Grothe led the way going 3-0 while Kalye Koepke, Makenna Thies, and Brystol Rhode all went 2-1. The girls will next compete at Plainview with the High School girls team on Saturday. Congrats girls keep up the hard work.
Beginning the morning of January 19th, all 3 bus routes will reverse their pick up routes. Bus drivers will be contacting families with these new pick up times.
Hello all! Tomorrow, Winside boys and girls basketball travels to Macy to take on Omaha Nation. JV Boys will start at 5 pm followed by girls and boys varsity. Of note, if the JV boys game ends early, they will plan on starting Varsity girls early as well. Go Wildcats!
Elementary Parents!
Next week on January 12-16 our elementary students will be Aimsweb testing. In order for them to do their best it's important they get a good night's rest and eat breakfast! The day or days your child is testing are listed below:
Kindergarten and 1st Grade- Tuesday (Math and Reading)
2nd Grade- Monday (Math), Thursday (Reading)
3rd-6th Grades- Monday (Math), Wednesday (Reading)
Makeup tests to follow on Thursday and Friday.
Next week on January 12-16 our elementary students will be Aimsweb testing. In order for them to do their best it's important they get a good night's rest and eat breakfast! The day or days your child is testing are listed below:
Kindergarten and 1st Grade- Tuesday (Math and Reading)
2nd Grade- Monday (Math), Thursday (Reading)
3rd-6th Grades- Monday (Math), Wednesday (Reading)
Makeup tests to follow on Thursday and Friday.
