Hello Westside Village Families!
Here are a few things to look out for this week:
Important Dates:
Oct 16: 1st Six Week Celebration, 4:30-6:00
Oct 20-22: Camp Tamarack Outdoor School (5th Graders)
Oct 29: Give Back Night at MOD Pizza
Oct 29-31: NO SCHOOL (District Conference Days)
Nov 5: Village Council Meeting, 8:00/8:15 in the Library (All Are Welcome!)
Nov 11: NO SCHOOL, Veterans Day
Nov 13: Picture Retake Day
Nov 24-28: NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break
Click here for the full WVMS School Year Calendar.
Firebusters, Oct 6-10 (K-5)
Beginning Monday, October 6th, five videos corresponding with activities on the worksheet that student brought home will be available for viewing at the websites listed below. Watch the five videos online or during the KTVZ news at 6:30AM or PM each day for information to help complete the worksheet. Return the worksheets to the office to receive a coupon for a FREE McDonald’s ice cream cone!
http://ktvz.com/firebusters and http://centraloregonfireservices.org
First Six Week Celebration, Oct 16 4:30-6:00
Join us for our first Six Week Celebration of the year on Thursday, October 16th from 4:30 to 6:00 at WVMS. 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. You’ll also find out what it means to be a Title 1 school.
Camp Tamarack Outdoor School (5th Graders), Oct 20-22
Our 5th grade students will be headed to Camp Tamarack Outdoor School Monday, October 20th to Wednesday, October 22nd. Permission slips and information came home this week and is available below. Please return by Friday, Oct 10th if possible.
Camp Tamarack Outdoor School Permission Slip/Packet
NO SCHOOL Days in October, November
Oct 29-Oct 31:
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 WVMS is offering 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 24-28:
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 WVMS is offering camp for these days (Mon-Wed). Sign up through Bend Parks and Rec!
Drop Off/Pick Up Safety
Families, to keep our students safe, we ask that students please use the crosswalk if crossing the road. Please do not stop in the road and have your student meet you at your car.
Also, if you are pulling up to the curb in our parking lot, please remember that this is meant for quick drop off/pickup. If you plan to get out of your car for any length of time, please find a parking spot.
Thanks for your support in keeping our school safe!
iPad Insurance for 6th-8th
iPad insurance is still available, but iPads must be inspected at school before insurance can be purchased. Payment must be made by cash or check in the office. iPad insurance is not required, but strongly encouraged. Insurance cannot be purchased after an iPad is damaged. iPad insurance does not cover a lost iPad.
Soccer Balls Needed
We would love more soccer balls! If you have any or know of anyone that might, send them our way please!
Healthy Tech Pledge to Delay Smartphone & Social Media
Our Central Oregon Well Wired organization (www.wellwired.org) is inviting families to sign a Healthy Tech Pledge to delay the use of smartphones and social media. They will be creating a list of Family Healthy Tech Pledgers at each school in BLP, so you can start connecting with other families. It’s much easier to choose basic tech and for kids to feel included when we join together!
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.
The Giving Campaign
Stay tuned… the Giving Campaign is kicking off tomorrow!
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! You can return to a redemption center yourself, or drop them off at school and we’ll take them for you!
Get Your Westside Spirit Wear- Deadline Extended!
WVMS Spirit Wear is here! We’ve got some new colors and options this year. Check it out! Link will remain active through October 17th.
