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Emergency numbers
Emergency numbers
In case of an emergency, CALL 911.
Other emergency and 24/7 help numbers:
COVID Project Recovery: Trained Crisis Counselors for COVID related concerns/ stress
Call 2-1-1 (United Way) and ask for a Project Recovery Crsis Counselor.
Crisis text line: Text “HOME” to 741741
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (English) and 1-888-628-9454 (Español)
Journey Mental Health Emergency Line: 608-280-2600
Rape Crisis Center Helpline: 608-251-7273 (English) and 608-258-2567 (Español)
Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS): 608-251-4445 or 800-747-4045
Parental Stress Line (All languages available): 1-800-632-8188
Trevor Project for LGBTQ+ Youth Lifeline: 1-866-488-7386
National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 / text 233733 / chat on website
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Hotline 1-800-985-5990 (English) and presione 2 para Español
Safe Communities Addiction Recovery Coach Hotline: (608) 228-1278
Child Protective Services Reporting Line (8am-3:30pm): 608-261-5437
At Westside, we are ONE family.
At Westside, we are ONE family.
Ms. Burke
Principalnkburke@sunprairieschools.org(608) 834-7501Ms. Burke
Mr. Hattori
Associate Principaljshatto@sunprairieschools.org(608) 834-7551Mr. Hattori
Ms. Solberg
School Social Workerhjsolbe@sunprairieschools.org(608) 571-5011Ms. Solberg
Ms. Knight
School Counselorjeknigh@sunprairieschools.org(608) 561-2187Ms. Knight
Ms. Samb
School Psychologistamsamb@sunprairieschools.org(608) 284-8398Ms. Samb
Ms. Darga
Community Schools Coordinatorsadarga@sunprairieschools.org(608) 834-7546Ms. Darga
Food Resources
Food Resources
Breakfasts and Lunches
Breakfasts and Lunches
Daily pick up of lunch/breakfast is available Monday-Friday at Rolling Prairie (11:30-12:00), The Element (12:00-12:30), and Vandenburg Park (12:30-1:00). This is provided by the YMCA.
OR -
One weekly food box (5 breakfasts and lunches) per child can be picked up from any elementary school in Sun Prairie.
Westside: Mondays 11:00-Noon
CH Bird: Tuesdays 11:00-Noon
Northisde: Wednesday 11:00-Noon
Dinner Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm at 1632 W. Main Street.
Dinner Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm at 1632 W. Main Street.
Guests drive up so that no one has to leave their car, and meals are brought to you. Enter the parking lot off Hart Road (behind the building) and then drive up.
Free taxi service- If you wish to use this service to go to the Sunshine Supper, please contact Ann at 608-825-3875 or ann@sunshineplace.org to make arrangements in advance for vouchers to be available.
The Sun Prairie Food Pantry can be accessed twice a month and no identification is required. You will be asked your name, address, and food preferences. Those items will be brought out to a table in front of your vehicle to load up and take home. At this time, taxi vouchers to and from the pantry an also be provided when you arrive if needed.
Location: Sunshine Place at 18 Rickel Road
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10:00-1:45
Tuesday* and Thursday at 5:00-6:45
Saturday at 9:00-11:00
*The 3rd Tuesday of every month is at 4:45-5:45
In partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank and the YMCA, families may pick up food boxes at Westside on Tuesdays starting at 4:00 pm until the food is gone. This is done by driving through the parking lot and your vehicle will be loaded for you. This pop up pantry will continue through the end of September.
The Dane County Food Pantry Network is a group of about 50 food pantries, meal sites, and shelters throughout Dane County.
Westside Food Pantry
Westside Food Pantry
Thanks to our partner, Door Creek Church, we have limited non-perishable food and household supplies at school. For more information on Westside's Food Pantry, please contact School Social Worker, Haley Solberg
Holiday Resources:
Holiday Resources:
It's that time of year Westside Families! See below resources in Sun Prairie for the Holidays. If you want additional information, please contact Social Worker, Haley Solberg.
Free and Reduced Lunch:
Free and Reduced Lunch:
You can apply for free/reduced lunch on Infinite Campus. This is important to qualify for potential benefits through Foodshare even though all students at WS receive free breakfast and lunch during in person learning.
You can apply for free/reduced lunch on Infinite Campus. This is important to qualify for potential benefits through Foodshare even though all students at WS receive free breakfast and lunch during in person learning.
*For more questions on applications or program, please call: (608) 834-6544
Directions to fill out the application online:
Set up a PIN
Login to your Infinite Campus parent account,
Click on the avatar in the upper right corner,
Select account settings, add PIN
Online Meal Applications can be found in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal (once you have a PIN).
Go to the message Center
Click More and select Meal Benefits
*As approved by the School Board, there will be no charge for Reduced Status student breakfasts and lunches. The Sun Prairie Area School District recognizes its responsibility to provide a healthy learning environment by supporting wellness, good nutrition and regular physical activity. District Wellness Policy, Policy JHK, which can be found on the District Website under School Nutrition, promotes life-long wellness behaviors and links healthy nutrition and exercise to students’ overall physical well-being. Every student in the District has a School Nutrition account. All schools operate on a computerized prepayment lunch accounting system. All students enter their personal five digit student id number to access their account or they may use cash. Any breakfast, lunch or milk item is deducted from the student’s account. Parents, guardians, and staff members are expected to maintain a positive balance in their accounts. Meal Charge Policy: The Sun Prairie School District believes that regardless of their ability to pay all students shall receive an equitable meal. Students without money in their meal account or in hand at meal service time will be allowed to charge a meal. The Nutrition Program Staff, with other stakeholders, will work on collecting those meal charges. Social Workers will be given access to student eligibility status to support families in applying for Free/Reduced price meal benefits. Specifically, the School Board approved that in the last weeks of school each school year, delinquent account letters specifying that families will have 30 days to pay children(s) balances before being sent to collections. These letters will be sent to families for students that have a total of $100.00 or more in meal account debt. The exception to this is if a mutually agreed upon plan of payment is developed to pay off negative balances. Nutrition Services will work on collecting money for negative meal account balances that are less than $100.00, but if unsuccessful, these account balances will carry over to the next school year. Negative Meal Accounts for students who leave the district, i.e., graduating seniors, withdrawn students, etc. will be sent to collections if the Nutrition Program is unable to collect this money.Sincerely, Kathy Walker, Director of School Nutrition
Housing Resources
Housing Resources
Please reach out to our school social worker: hjsolbe@sunprairieschools.org (608-571-5011).
Temporary CDC Eviction Moratorium (until 12/31/20)
Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program (WRAP)
Assisting eligible renters who have had a significant loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The following situations will not qualify for this program: assistance needed for Section 8/ Public Housing Authority & mortgage payments.Call: 800-506-5596
Pre-Application and More information: click HERE
Application Support : Sunshine Place is offering scheduled appointments for WRAP application assistance. Contact Sarah from Shelter From The Storm Ministries at 608-561-1446 or sarah.marty@sftsm.org. Masks required! (updated 08/10/20)
Subsized Housing
Tips for applying with subsidized housing: click HERE
Eviction Informaton:
Dane County CARES Eviction Program
English Info: click HERE
Spanish Info: Click HERE
Housing Navigation Services is operating 100% remotely at this until further notice. They can be reached 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday – Friday, at (608) 826-8093 or emailing HousingNavigation@ccmadison.org.
Dane County Job Center - Emergency Assistance: This assistance is available once per year for families who have a 5-Day Notice (608-242-7458).
The Salvation Army has diversion assistance for people who are currently doubled up. This could be rent assistance, gas and grocery cards or utility payments for people to be able to stay in the residence they are currently staying in. Clients should call 608-250-2298 or 608-250-2203.
JFF Office – 1632 West Main Street, Sun Prairie: Angie Alcorta, (608) 212-0267, Mondays 1:00 pm-4:00 pm & Wednesdays 10:00 am -1:00 pm
Shelter Information:
For many, home may not be a safe option. The Briarpatch Shelter is open for youth ages 12-17. Call our 24-hour helpline at 608-251-1126 or toll free 800-798-1126.
Street Outreach Program continues to provide support and basic needs supplies to 12-24 year olds experiencing homelessness. Call 608-251-1126
Briarpatch is adhering to social distancing protocols in place at their shelter.
Additional resources are listed on the district website.
Childcare Resources
Childcare Resources
Child care funding assistance information and eligibility requirements visit WI Shares, Childcare Subsidy Program
Apply HERE!
YMCA
Community Daycare Sites: Many have said they are able to help children with distance learning while at daycare. Please ask and confirm when considering locations so students can participate in synchronous learning opportunities throughout the school day if possible.
4-C Childcare Referral, "Helping Communities, Help Children":
For support on locating a child care program that is accepting children contact 1-800-750-KIDS or referral@4-C.org or visit the 4C Website
Para ayuda en Español por favor contacte a 4-C a espanol@4-c.org o al teléfono 608-271-9181
YoungStar is Wisconsin's child care quality rating and improvement system.
To find regulated child care near you visit their website or for more help finding child care contact 888-713.KIDS or info@supportingfamiliestogether.org
Financial Resources
Financial Resources
Unemployment Information:
How to Deal with Job Loss - Info here!
Which unemployment program is for you? info here!
For more information call the WI State Hotline at 414-435-7069 or Toll free: 844-910-3661 (This hotline has experienced high call volumes and delays)
Financial Assistance:
COVID-19 Relief Fund for Black Women and Families mini grant: To apply CLICK HERE If you need assistance to complete this form, contact info@ffbww.org or call (608) 709-8840.
Beauty Profession Workers: Emergency funding of $500 is available to cover short-term immediate needs such as food and bills. To apply CLICK HERE.
Immigrant Families: Rapid Response Fund from the Mission Asset Fund is providing financial support to immigrant families who have been left out of the federal government's relief efforts. Families be eligible to receive a $500 grant to help cover whatever is most pressing in their lives. To apply CLICK HERE.
Immigrant Families: La Movida program: Centro Hispano: Application or call 608-255-3018
Wisconsin Student Loan Help Hotline: for support with student loans during the pandemic call the toll free number 833-589-0750.
Help to manage finances during COVID-19:
Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Resources
Resources for Caregivers
Resources for Caregivers
How to Care for Yourself While Practicing Social-Distancing
Self Care: Plan
Talking to Your Kids about COVID-19
Tips to Help Children and Youth Take Care of their Mental Health During COVID-19
Tips to Help Teens Cope During COVID-19
Joy comes to us in moments, ordinary moments. We risk missing out on joy when we get too busy chasing down the extraordinary. Brene Brown
It may seem hard to find the joy of an ordinary day in our current times. However, taking a moment to really experience and appreciate the joys that we experience through our day is so valuable to experiencing life in a positive way. Here are some tips to find joy in your days this week in the hidden places.
Sip your coffee or tea and experience the taste and feeling of warmth it gives you.
Stand outside and experience the feeling of sun or wind on your face.
Take a moment to really examine the fall leaves - isn't this shedding of nature incredible?
Take a few extra moments in the morning to feel good about waking up and feeling okay.
Feel the coziness of your bed.
Really listen to the voice of a person you really care about.
Feel how good it feels when you say or hear “I love you," or "I care about you".
Enjoy a moment of your friend laughing with you or of something that really makes you laugh!
Wear your favorite shoes, shirt, cologne/perfume….anything you save for special occasions.
Put on your favorite music and just sit, close your eyes, and really listen to it.
Take the time to feel good about what you accomplish and any good or positive you experience in the day.
Resources for Children
Resources for Children
Identifying Emotions: Emotions Chart
Feelings Impact how our Bodies Feel: Visual
Common Reactions to Stress/Trauma: Short Article
How to Talk to Your Child about Difficult Situations: Short Article
Breathing Strategies: Six-Sided Breathing, Lazy 8 Breathing
Executive Functioning Skills: These skills are critical for successful distance learning.
Other Information and Resources:
Other Information and Resources:
If your iPad/chromebook or hotspot are not working, please complete this form to be connected with someone at the district technology department.
Need help with using the technology tools? Click here for tutorials like Seesaw, Sora, and many more.
CARDS Closet - Contact the school social worker (Haley Van Kammen - hjvanka@sunprairieschools.org) for a referral if you or your family have clothing needs.
Bedlady Project - Contact the school social worker if you need help getting beds.
Medical Care at the Sunshine Place
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