Hello Westside Village Families!
Here are a few things to look out for this week:
Important Dates:
Jan 5-Jan 23: Choice Options Lottery for Grades 1-12
Jan 5-Jan 23: Priority ACR (Attendance Area Change Request) Window
Jan 5 – Mar 20: Choice Options Lottery for Kindergarten
Jan 13: WVMS Tour & Info Session, 5:00-6:30
Jan 19: NO SCHOOL, MLK, Jr. Holiday
Jan 19: MLK Day of Service, 9:00-12:00
Jan 28- Feb 6: Winter Conferences (sign-ups coming soon)
Jan 30: NO SCHOOL, Teacher Work Day/End of Semester
Feb 16: NO SCHOOL, Presidents Day Holiday
Apr 23: Save the Date! Village Rhythm and Bingo (VRB)
Click here for the full WVMS School Year Calendar.
Choice Options Lottery/ACR is Open
The Choice Options Lottery opened on January 5th. Deadline for grades 1-12 is January 23rd, deadline for kindergarten is March 20th. Visit this link for more information. If you know of any families that would be a good fit for our school, send them our way! We will have three info sessions:
Tuesday, January 13th (Tour at 5:00, Info Session at 5:30)
Monday, March 2nd (Tour at 5:00, Info Session at 5:30)
Wednesday, March 4th (Tour at 1:00, Info Session at 1:30)
- Remember that all incoming siblings of Westside students MUST complete an application
- Current Westside Village students do not need to re-apply for the lottery
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 2026-2027 school year is open.
Don’t hesitate to call Marcie with any questions. 541-355-2001
MLK Day of Service, Jan 19
There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 19th! Join us at WVMS from 9am to Noon as we work together to beautify our school grounds. Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with us by giving back to our community. Let’s come together in the spirit of service and make a difference!
Youth Truth Survey
The Youth Truth Survey is a district-wide survey that we ask students, families, and staff to complete so that we can better our schools. Our Bend LaPine District and schools use the information from the survey to plan for school improvement.
Families, please take the time to complete the survey by Friday, January 30th: ytsurvey.org/blsfamily26. For more info: Family Survey Letter.
To opt-out your student or read more about the Student Youth Truth Survey: Family Opt-Out & Information Notice.
2025-26 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 25-26
OSAS Annual Notice and Opt-Out Form español 25-26
If you have any questions about the test, please email Felicia at [email protected].
Cell Phones: Off and Away All Day
Starting January 1, 2026, all Oregon K-12 public schools, including those in Bend-La Pine, must fully implement a statewide policy (Executive Order 25-09) banning student cell phone use during the entire school day (“bell-to-bell”) to boost focus and mental health.
Parking/Parking Lot Reminders
SLOW DOWN, please! Reminder that we have children crossing at dropoff, pickup, and even during school. Please be mindful of your speed in and around our parking lot.
One Way! Reminder that our drive is one way; enter from 13th and exit onto 12th.
Parking on Lexington– let’s be considerate of our lovely neighbors. If possible, please do not park on the opposite side of Lexington, only the school side. Some of our neighbors don’t have driveways to park in; the street is their parking. They help keep our grounds and garden clean and tidy; let’s keep them happy!
NO SCHOOL Days in January/February
Jan 19:
NO SCHOOL for the MLK, Jr. holiday.
Friends of WVMS is offering camp on this day. Sign up through Bend Parks and Rec!
Jan 30:
NO SCHOOL for Teacher Work Day.
Friends of WVMS is offering camp on this day. Sign up through Bend Parks and Rec!
Feb 16:
NO SCHOOL for the Presidents Day holiday.
Friends of WVMS is offering camp on this day. Sign up through Bend Parks and Rec!
Please Return Borrowed Clothing
If your student has come home in clothes that were borrowed from WVMS, we would appreciate if you could please wash and return those clothes. Also, if you have clothing that you could donate (small sizes, suitable for K/1st grade), that would be appreciated as well!
News From Friends
Red Robin Fundraiser Results
Wow! A big thanks to all that participated in the Red Robin fundraiser in December. You helped raise $781.62 for Friends of Westside Village! Way to go!
Roundabout Books Book Fair at WVMS, Feb 2-5
Roundabout Books will be hosting a Book Fair at Westside Village February 2nd – 5th! Stay tuned for more details and times.
Classroom Wishlist
