Hello Westside Village Families!
Here are a few things to look out for this week:
Mark Your Calendar
Aug 28th: Open House, 4:30-6:00
Sept 4th: First Day of School for ALL Westside Students (FULL school day, 8:35-3:35)
Sept 11th: Early Release Wednesdays Begin (8:35-2:05)
Open House is Next Wednesday, Aug 28th
We look forward to seeing you next Wednesday from 4:30-6:00 for Open House! Meet the staff, see your classrooms, and sign up for Extended Care and Clubs!
Free Breakfast & Lunch for All Students
Did you know that all students in the Bend-La Pine school district will receive free breakfast and lunch this year? No application is required. If your student would like a second meal or second milk, they will need to pay for those items. Meal accounts can be loaded using BLPay.
Monthly menus can be found in the office or posted in this blog at the beginning of each month.
We Provide All School Supplies
We will provide all needed school supplies. You are welcome to send your child with a backpack and water bottle. We strongly suggest labeling all items so they can be returned to your student’s cubby if lost.
News From Friends
What is Friends of Westside Village?
Friends of Westside Village is our nonprofit organization that supports and guides our school improvement. It is a group of parents, guardians, community members and staff that works together to develop and monitor our school improvement plan. This includes finances, curriculum, programs, and events. The Village Council is made up of Friends Volunteer Board Members and elected families, students, and school staff (traditionally known as Site Council.)
Friends of Westside Village also develops, directs and supplements our Extended Care Programs, Clubs, Adventures, Artists in Residence, and other enhancement academic and social activities.
The Village Council develops and leads the work, follows articles of organization (bi-laws,) and makes decisions based on budget, finances, and input from our families and community members. Our open meetings are once a month during the school year. We highly encourage our families to attend.
Extended Care & Clubs
Starting this fall, Extended Care/Clubs will be available at a flat rate on a six week rotation to allow flexibility for families to choose from 1 to 5 days of extended care per week according to your needs. The monthly rate will vary based on the number of days your child attends, allowing you to customize their after-school schedule as it suits your family.
As always, we will offer partial scholarships to families who qualify for government assistance, ensuring that our extended care program remains accessible to all students.
We are able to accommodate all of our families that would like to take part in our Extended Care program. There is no worry of being put on a waitlist.
Website will be shared soon or sign up at Open House!
Have a Great Club Idea? Want to Volunteer?
Friends of Westside Village is looking for Club Volunteers! Do you have an interest that would make a good club? Let us know! We’d love to hear some new ideas. Call the office for more information. 541-355-2000