Hello Westside Village Families!
Here are a few things to look out for this week:
Important Dates:
Oct 17 First Six Week Celebration, 4:30-6:00
Oct 28 Forest Inquiry Field Trip
Oct 28-29 Harvest Fun at School
Oct 30 Friends of WVMS Fundraiser at Red Robin Restaurant
Oct 30-Nov 1 NO SCHOOL for all WVMS Students (District Conference Days)
Nov 6 Village Council Meeting, 8:15
Nov 11 NO SCHOOL, Veterans’ Day Holiday
Nov 14 Picture Retake Day
Nov 25-29 NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break
Click here for the full WVMS School Year Calendar.
First Six Week Celebration, 10/17 4:30-6:00
Join us for our first Six Week Celebration of the year on Thursday, October 17th from 4:30 to 6:00 at WVMS. We will have a community meeting to go over the family handbook, expectations and share a six week checklist. This is a great time to connect with staff and other families, see what your students have been working on, enjoy a meal and see a performance.
Lost and Found
Please check the Lost and Found while you are at the Celebration Thursday! There are already lots of unclaimed items that we hope can be returned to their owners.
The Lost and Found can be found in the main office vestibule during regular school hours.
Forest Inquiry Field Trip, 10/28
We will be taking a field trip to either Shevlin Park or the Deschutes River on Monday, October 28th to study the biodiversity of our local forest. Stay tuned for permission slips!
Harvest Fun
It is almost time for our harvest celebration which takes place during school (for the students) on Monday and Tuesday, October 28th and 29th. This is always a very fun time filled with crafts, sweet treats, academics related to harvest, and of course a Costume Fun Run on Tuesday. Students will rotate through festive activities including face painting, crafting, coding, baking, decorating and learning more about waste reduction, recycling, composting and more.
A few things to note about the harvest celebration:
– Students are welcome to dress in costumes but they need to be appropriate for all. Absolutely NO scary, gory or cultural appropriation.
– Please do not send small pieces as they inevitably get lost throughout the business of the day and we will not be here on the 31st to help find them!
– All students will participate in the fun run; please send your student with comfortable shoes.
-We encourage upcycled and homemade costumes. On Monday, students will have an opportunity to make a mask to wear instead of a costume.
Photo Opt-Out
During the school year we enjoy taking pictures of our students doing awesome things! These are used for school-only slide shows and sometimes to post on our social media pages. We never share names of students. If you wish that your student’s photo not be shared, please email Ms. Marcie or call the office.
NO SCHOOL Days in October, November
Oct 30-Nov 1:
NO SCHOOL for District Conference Days. Westside Village will be closed for all Westside students, K-8, these three days. We do our conferences earlier in the school year, so there will be no conferences for Westside families these days.
Friends of Westside Village offers Non School Day Camp for these days. Sign up through Bend Parks and Rec.
Nov 11:
NO SCHOOL in observation of the Veterans’ Day holiday. We would like to give our thanks to those that have and continue to serve our country. Thank you!
Nov 25-29:
NO SCHOOL for Thanksgiving break. We hope you are able to enjoy some time with your loved ones, rest, and get outside in nature.
Friends of Westside Village offers Non School Day Camp for these days. Sign up through Bend Parks and Rec.
Fall Fish Rescue to Take Place 10/18 – 10/20, with Restoration Efforts Aiming to Eliminate Need by 2028
The annual Lava Island Fish Rescue will kick off on Friday, October 18, and volunteers are urgently needed to assist in this important effort to save stranded fish. For more information or to volunteer, visit: https://www.deschutesriver.org/news/fall-fish-rescue-to-take-place-october-18-20-2024
Scooters & Bikes
Many of our students enjoy riding their bikes to school and bringing scooters to ride during safe play. We allow this, but we must ask that families send locks for the bikes and scooters and have them locked to the bike rack outside the main office. We are no longer able to store bikes or scooters in the building. Thanks for your understanding.
Oregon Health Plan Open Enrollment (November)
News From Friends
2nd Six Weeks Extended Care & Club Sign Ups Are Open!
It’s time to sign up for 2nd Session of Extended Care & Clubs! Visit www.friendsofwestside.com. If you need a scholarship, please fill out an application and get your paperwork to the front office asap. Once you are approved you will receive a code that is valid for the whole year.
Blue Bags
Did you know that you can help support Friends of Westside Village just by collecting your refundable bottles and cans? Get a blue bag from the office and start today!
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.