Hello Westside Village Families!
Here are a few things to look out for this week:
Important Dates:
Oct 9 Village Council Follow Up Meeting 8:15
Oct 9-11 5th Grade Camp Tamarack Outdoor School
Oct 9-11 8th Grade Backpacking
Oct 17 First Six Week Celebration, 4:30-6:00
Oct 28-29 Harvest Fun at School
Oct 30-Nov 1 NO SCHOOL for all WVMS Students (District Conference Days)
Click here for the full WVMS School Year Calendar.
5th Grade Camp Tamarack Outdoor School
Our 5th grade students will be headed to Camp Tamarack Wednesday, October 9th – Friday, October 11th. Almost all permission slips are in- thank you! If your child has a specific dietary need (food allergies, gluten free, vegetarian, etc.) please complete this online form as soon as possible to ensure Camp Tamarack will have the appropriate food during their visit: bit.ly/ODSdietaryneeds
8th Grade Backpacking
Our 8th grade students will be headed backpacking along the Metolius River Wednesday, October 9th – Friday, October 11th. Find more information here and the permission slip here. Students are expected to be at school at 8:00am on Wednesday, October 9th. They are also expected to pack their own lunch for all three days.
Please return permission slips and money asap so that we can plan accordingly. The cost is $35 and can be paid with cash, check or card in the office or on the friendsofwestside.com website.
Village Council Meeting
We had a fabulous Village Council this morning we lots of great ideas! We look forward to solidifying those ideas at a follow-up meeting next Wednesday, October 9th at 8:15 in the library. This meeting will focus on finances and fundraising. Village Council will meet the first Wednesday of each month (except for non school days).
Thank You for the Treats!
Thanks to all of the families that provided yummy treats for us this week! It helped keep our energy up and made us feel loved and appreciated.
When to Keep Your Student Home
As cooler weather approaches we can expect a rise in illnesses. Please click here to familiarize yourself with the district’s health information and guidelines for keeping students home when sick. Some common guidelines to know are:
*Please note new Return to School guideline for vomiting and diarrhea
Fever: Temperature equal to or greater than 100.4 ° F orally.
MAY RETURN AFTER fever-free for 24 hours without taking fever-reducing medication.
Vomiting: At least 1 episode that is unexplained.
MAY RETURN AFTER 24 hours after last episode of vomiting OR after seen and cleared by a licensed healthcare provider.
Diarrhea: Three or more watery or loose stools in 24 hours OR sudden onset of loose stools OR student unable to control bowel function when previously able.
MAY RETURN AFTER 24 hours after diarrhea resolves OR after seen and cleared by a licensed healthcare provider OR LPHA for specific diarrheal diagnoses.
News From Friends
Middle and High School Sporting Events
Many middle and high schools have adopted a policy regarding elementary and middle school age students attending sporting events. We feel it is appropriate to follow the same guidelines:
To ensure the safety and supervision of all our students, we require that middle and elementary school students be accompanied by a parent/guardian when attending middle/high school games.
This policy helps us maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated and will contribute to a positive experience for all involved.
Thank you for your understanding and support. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out.