Hello Westside Village Families!
Here are a few things to look out for this week:
Important Dates
Dec 19: Winter Solstice Celebration, 4:30-6:00pm
Dec 23-Jan 3: NO SCHOOL, Winter Break
Jan 2-Jan 24: Choice Options Lottery for Grades 1-12
Jan 2-Jan 24: Priority ACR Window
Jan 2-Mar 21: Choice Options Lottery for Kindergarten
Jan 6: Parent Parking Lot Coffee & Pastries, 7:45am
Jan 8: Village Council Meeting, 8:15am
Jan 13: WVMS Tour & Info Session, 5:15-6:30pm
Jan 20: NO SCHOOL, Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Jan 31: NO SCHOOL, Teacher Work Day
Click here for the full WVMS School Year Calendar.
2nd Six Week Celebration & Winter Solstice Performances 12/19, 4:30-6:00pm
Join us for our annual Winter Solstice Celebration! Connect with your teachers, other families, grab a bite to eat and see a quick performance. We encourage families to attend to see what your students have been working on! It will be at WVMS Thursday, December 19th from 4:30-6:00pm.
Donations Needed
We are in need of working box fans for upcoming and ongoing science inquiries.
Youth Truth Survey
We will be asking your child to participate in the YouthTruth Student Survey in January. The YouthTruth Student Survey is a nationally recognized survey used in hundreds of schools and districts across the country, surveying hundreds of thousands of students. The confidential survey asks students about their experiences in the school and with their teachers, including how engaged they are at school, the rigor of their coursework, and their preparedness for the future. Our school, other schools, and researchers may use such information for developing plans to help schools and teachers improve. For information about this survey, please visit https://youthtruth.org, or speak to a school administrator.
Although we want to hear from all students, participation in this survey is voluntary. Please be aware that under federal law, you have the right to review a copy of the questions asked of your child. If you would like to do so, you can view a copy of the survey at school. You can opt your student out by filling out this form.
Choice Options Lottery Opens 1/2
The Choice Options Lottery opens on January 2nd. Visit this link for more information. If you know of any families that would be a good fit, send them our way! We will be hosting tours and info nights in January and March. Dates and times will be posted here as well as on our school website.
Remember that all incoming siblings of Westside students MUST complete an application. Current Westside Village students do not need to re-apply. Entry into the Choice Options lottery, Dual Immersion lottery, and Priority Area Change Requests all require a current enrollment in a Bend-La Pine School for the school year requested. Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year opens on January 2.
Don’t hesitate to call Marcie with any questions. 541-355-2001
Lost & Found Items Will be Donated Over Break
Please, please come take a look at the Lost and Found! We want you to have your things back! Any items that are not claimed by 4:00pm on December 20th will be donated. Lost and Found is located in the front office lobby.
News From Friends
Session 3 Extended Care/Clubs is Open!
Session 3 Extended Care and Clubs started Monday, December 9th! Visit www.friendsofwestside.com to sign up. If signing up for Baking Club, please note the *day* you are signing up for. There are two!
Winter Break Camps
Dec 23-Jan 3:
NO SCHOOL for Winter Break.
Friends of Westside Village offers Non School Day Camp for these days. Sign up through Bend Parks and Rec.
The Giving Campaign
This season of joy and generosity is the perfect time to celebrate the remarkable students of Westside Village Magnet School! Their innovation, pride, growth, and perseverance have been made possible thanks to the unwavering support of Friends of Westside Village.
Now, we need your help to sustain and expand the innovative educational programs that make Westside Village extraordinary.
Your support directly impacts our students by:
- Ensuring access to healthy snacks
- Connecting students with fine artists and scientists from our community
- Providing professional development for our staff
- Strengthening our fitness programs
- Enriching our media center and library
- Providing scholarships for students to participate in clubs, adventures, etc.
The opportunities to uplift our children’s educational journey are endless.
Friends of Westside Village has been a grassroots organization since 2001 and was formally incorporated in 2008. With your support, we can continue their vital work and double down on Westside Village’s mission:
“To develop the optimal educational program where all learners can advance to their infinite potential in an environment free of barriers, prejudice, or limitations.”
Friends of Westside Village has provided over $8,000 in scholarships already this school year!
Your generosity will empower the students of Westside Village to thrive—today and for years to come.
Thank you for being an essential part of our community. Your support makes all the difference, and we are deeply grateful for your commitment to our children’s future.
Our suggestion is $50 per student, but any amount is appreciated. Click here to show your support. Thank you!
Sponsorship Banners
Do you own a business or know a business owner?
Friends of Westside Village (a non-profit 501c3) is looking for community connections! Our goal is to sell a small number of banners to be displayed on the school fence as well as in the great room, as a part of our fundraising campaign. The cost is $500 for a banner and will be up for one year. Yes, it is tax deductible!
Please send any leads or inquiries to: [email protected]
Much appreciated!
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!
