Hello Westside Village Families!
Here are a few things to look out for this week:
Important Dates:
Oct 28 Shevlin Park 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 21 Thanksgiving Luncheon & Open House w/Performances 12pm-2pm
Nov 25-29 NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break
Click here for the full WVMS School Year Calendar.
Forest Inquiry Field Trip, 10/28
We will be taking a field trip to either Shevlin Park on Monday, October 28th to study the biodiversity of our local forest. Click here 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.
If you are available and interested in volunteering please contact us and we will be sure to get back to you asap!
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.
Thanks for a great Six-Week Celebration!
Thank you to all families that were able to make it to our first six-week celebration! Here are the topics that we covered at our community meeting in case you missed it.
Student Checklist
We recently shared our student checklist with families. This tool helps track student progress and participation in academic and extracurricular activities. We encourage families to review the checklist with their students regularly to support their goals and growth. Check out the link above for some strategies to better understand your students’ progress.
Family/Student/Staff Agreement
Our Family/Student/Staff Agreement outlines the shared responsibilities and expectations for everyone in our community. This agreement plays a crucial role in fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for all. We invite families to sign this page and return to it to the office if you haven’t done so already.
Restorative Practices & Collaborative Problem Solving
As part of our approach to building a strong, inclusive community, we continue to use restorative practices and collaborative problem-solving techniques. These strategies help resolve conflicts constructively, allowing students to learn from experiences and repair any harm done.
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.
Friends of WVMS Fundraiser at Red Robin Restaurant October 30th
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 due by Friday October 25!
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!
