Hello Westside Village Families!
Here are a few things to look out for this week:
Important Dates
Mar 5-14: Winter Adventures (Cross Country Skiing Field Trips)
Mar 13: 4th Six Week Celebration, 4:30-6:00 CANCELLED
Mar 19: VRB Committee Meeting, 8:15 in Library (All are Welcome!)
Mar 20: 8th Grade Play @ WVMS (School of Rock, the Westside Way)
Mar 21: Choice Options Lottery for Kindergarten Closes
Mar 24-28: NO SCHOOL, Spring Break
April 2: Village Council Meeting, 8:15
Apr 16-18: NO SCHOOL, District Conference Days
Apr 24: Village Rhythm and Bingo (VRB)!
May 26: NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day Holiday
May 28-30: Coast Trip for 4th – 8th Graders
Click here for the full WVMS School Year Calendar
4th Six Week Celebration CANCELLED
Due to cross country ski adventures and preparation for the Elder Play next week, we are cancelling our six week celebration. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope you can join us next Thursday evening for the Elder Play: School of Rock, the Westside Way! Tickets on sale soon and can be purchased at the door. 12 and up, suggested donation of $15 per person. 11 and under, FREE!
8th Grade Play: School of Rock!
The Elders have been hard at work on the 8th grade play: School of Rock, The Westside Way!
We invite you to the evening performance on Thursday, March 20th. Doors open at 5:30, Showtime 6:00. Suggested donation of $15 ages 12 and up. 11 and under, FREE. Please bring your family and friends! Popcorn $1 per bag. This donation goes towards our fabulous drama and music program.
Schedule for performers below:
Monday March 17th: Full dress and tech rehearsal, please send your actor with costumes
Tuesday March 18th: Westside Performance, call time for actors 9:00 Showtime 10:30-11:30
Wednesday March 19th: Outreach Performance, call time for actors 9:00 Showtime 10:30-11:30
Thursday March 20th: Outreach Performance, call time for actors 9:00 Showtime 10:30-11:30
Village Rhythm and Bingo
VRB Donation Committee Unite!
We need your help! Looking for volunteers to help us gather donations for our 21st Annual FUNdraiser… Village Rhythm and Bingo!
What is VRB?
Westside Village Rhythm & Bingo is our only FUNdraiser of the year! An evening of live music, delicious food, BINGO, raffle prizes and more!
The event will be held this year on Thursday, April 24th, 2025 at the Unitarian Church.
VRB is more than just a fundraiser. This event gives the older/elder kiddos an opportunity to apply for their jobs at the event, from kitchen/serving jobs to babysitting which gives them real life experience.
It truly is such a fun event. Parent’s night out for a good cause!
We will be meeting next Wednesday March 19th in the library at 8:15am.
If you can’t make it to the meeting but still want to be involved in some way, please text Ali at 541-505-0139 or email [email protected].
It truly takes a village to pull this event together. Thank you all in advance!
Cell Phone Policy Reminder
District wide, cell phone usage is limited this year. Please read the full policy here. Thanks for your support in helping us create the best possible learning environment. A couple key points from that policy:
Elementary/Middle School
Students are not permitted to have phones or wireless earbuds during the school day. Phones and other personal devices are to be turned off and stored in their lockers for the entire school day, from the morning bell to end-of-day dismissal.
Smartwatches
Many students wear watches that can access apps on their phone. Students are not permitted to use a smartwatch to access mobile apps or the internet, or to send and receive messages (text or call) during class periods. Elementary and middle school students are not permitted to use smartwatches for those purposes anytime during the school day.
Safety and Health Classes
All students will participate in the coming weeks in safety and health lessons sanctioned by the state and district. For more information: List of BLS Sex Ed Curriculum – Jan 2024.pdf
6th graders: MFMC 2023-24.docx
Suicide Prevention 3-5 https://sourcesofstrength.org/elementary-curriculum/
Suicide Prevention: 6-8 https://erikaslighthouse.org/
Erins Law link for K-8: Erin’s Law Information
Please contact the office if you have questions: 541-355-2000.
Choice Options Lottery Will Close Mar 21
Visit this link for more information. If you know of any families that would be a good fit, send them our way!
Remember that all incoming siblings of Westside students MUST complete an application. Current Westside Village students do not need to re-apply.
The lottery for 1st-12th grade has closed, but applications are still being accepted. The lottery for Kindergarten will close on March 21st.
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 is open.
Don’t hesitate to call Marcie with any questions. 541-355-2001
Village Council Meeting, April 2
Please join us to come together and talk about planning and organizing a fantastic and educational spring for our students. We need volunteers for our FUNraiser, a trip to the High Desert, library, garden, clubs, track, and more!
2024-25 Oregon Statewide Tests (OSAS)
This school year our 3rd through 8th grade students will take the Oregon Statewide Tests. Parents have the right to opt their child out of the English Language Arts and/or the Math tests. We have made it a mission to be creative and smart about how we administer the OR Statewide Tests. We are not going to make students sit for hours at a time testing; we are going to offer them fun snacks, breaks when needed, and all the support we can give. We would like to take this opportunity to turn this challenge into a fun and meaningful experience.
Here are links to the Annual Notice for Statewide Testing – this contains information about the testing and the Opt-Out Form.
OSAS Annual Notice and Opt-Out Form English 24-25
OSAS Annual Notice and Opt-Out Form español 24-25
If you have any questions about the test, please email Felicia at [email protected].
News From Friends
Session 5 Extended Care & Clubs start Monday, Mar 17
It’s time to sign up for Session 5 Clubs, which begin this Monday! The deadline to enroll is Friday, March 21, so be sure to secure your spot.
Visit www.friendsofwestside.com to sign up today. Speaking of which…!!!
Important Update: Morning Extended Care Enrollment is Required
A quick reminder: Breakfast is served for students not enrolled in Extended Care at 8:25 AM, and the school day begins at 8:35 AM. Non extended care students may arrive at 8:25 only if they are eating breakfast, otherwise please drop off at 8:35. Students that ride the bus are automatically enrolled in our extended care program.
We are so grateful for the community and support that make our Extended Care program such a valuable resource for Westside families. Lately, however, we’ve noticed a significant increase in the number of students attending Morning Extended Care—nearly double the number we have enrolled. While we love seeing so many of our students start their mornings with us, this unexpected growth has created a safety concern, and we need to make a change.
Starting immediately, we will be implementing an enrollment list at the door for Morning Extended Care. Only students who are officially enrolled will be allowed to attend. If your child uses Morning Extended Care, please take a moment to sign them up at www.friendsofwestside.com so we can staff the program appropriately and ensure a safe and smooth start to the day for all students.
Did you know? You can sign up for mornings only if that’s what your family needs! If your student joins us in the mornings but not in the afternoons, please enroll for just the mornings—it helps us plan and provide the best care possible.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we work to keep this program safe and well-staffed. We appreciate you!
VRB Committee Unite!
It’s time to hit the ground running and get donations for our annual FUN-raiser happening April 24th, and we need your help! Looking for people to help us gather donations from the community for our raffle packages. We are having a site council meeting next Wednesday the 19th at 8:15 in the library with more details.
If you can’t make it to the meeting but still want to participate in some way, please email [email protected].
We will continue to meet leading up to the event so stay tuned…
Thank you all in advance for your help with this wonderful event and we look forward to seeing you next week!
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!
