Hello Westside Village Families!
Here are a few things to look out for this week:
Important Dates:
Jun 5: 5th Grade Move Up Day (for students, at school)
Jun 8: 8th Grade Moving On Celebration, 5:30-7:00
Jun 9: Mystery Festival & 6th Six Week Celebration, 4:30-6:30
Jun 10: 8th Grade Trip to Kah-Nee-Ta
Jun 10: NO Early Release, FULL School Day
Jun 11: Last Day of School (Early Release at 2:05)
Jun 11: Last Day Giveback at Parrilla!
Click here for the full WVMS School Year Calendar.
5th Grade Move Up & Welcome for New WVMS Elders, Jun 5
We are very excited to celebrate our 5th grade students moving up to middle school, aka becoming an Elder, during school on Friday, June 5th. (This event is for the students only, parents do not need to attend).
We’ll start at 8:30 for a pancake breakfast in the garden followed by a quest and treat. We will join the rest of the school’s activities after our festivities.
8th Grade Celebration, Jun 8
8th grade families, mark your calendars- it’s time to celebrate these wonderful students heading off to high school! Monday, June 8th from 5:30 to 7:00, we invite you to join us for dinner and a celebration. Please RSVP to the office with the number attending..
Mystery Festival & 6th Six Week Celebration, Jun 9
Come be the audience for the students’ research and projects at our Mystery Festival on Tuesday, June 9th from 4:30-6:30!
As always, you’ll have an opportunity to connect with your student’s teachers and other families, enjoy a meal and some performances.
End of Year RAFFLES!
We have 3 great RAFFLES you can enter! All students will receive 1 free raffle ticket to put in the raffle jar of their choosing. Additional raffle tickets will be $2 each and can be purchased in the office with cash, check or card.
Raffle 1: Hayden Homes Amphitheater Package
- 2 General Admission tickets to a concert this season
- Clear crossbody concert bag
- Hayden Homes refillable Nalgene water bottle
Raffle 2: Cuppa Yo for Me & Three
- Trip to Cuppa Yo for you and three of your friends the last week of school
Raffle 3: Skateboard Package
- 4-pack skateboard lessons with Board House Society
- Board House Society swag bag
- Tactics skateboard
8th Grade Trip to Kah-Nee-Ta, Jun 10
We will visit the community of Warm Springs for our 8th grade trip this year. This day trip is a long standing tradition to celebrate their hard work and community friendships.The museum will be our first stop for a brief morning visit to learn about the indigenous cultures of the past. Next, we’ll visit Kahneeta Resort for a picnic lunch and afternoon fun at the water park. Kahneeta also offers mini-golf and other dry land games. On our way home we will stop for an early dinner at the food carts in Madras and return to school by 7:00pm. We will provide some snacks for the day and a sack lunch for students that request one.
Permission slips are coming home today and can be found here. The cost of this trip is $10 plus $20 cash for dinner. Payment can be made with cash, check or card in the office or online here.
Last Two Days of School Dismissal Times
Wednesday, June 10th will be a FULL school day; students will be dismissed at 3:35 pm. The last day of school, Thursday, June 11th, will be EARLY RELEASE; students will be dismissed at 2:05 pm. There will be no after care on the last day of school this year.
End of Year Medication Pick Up
All medications must be picked up by a parent/guardian by the last day of school, Thursday, June 11th. Any medications not picked up will be discarded.
Come Get Your Lost & Found Items!
Starting on Monday and weather permitting, the lost and found will be outside until the end of the year. Come by any time and take a look! We will be donating any items not claimed by June 11th.
News From Friends
Summer Library Reading Kickoff Celebration
This Saturday, June 6th, from 10am-12noon, check out the public library’s summer reading kickoff at Alpenglow Park!
Line dancing, face painting, and community organizations sharing activities.
Alpenglow Park
61049 SE 15th St.
Bend, Oregon
Summer with the Library Kickoff Event – Deschutes Public Library District
The School Support & Community Committee Wants to Hear From Families!
The SSC Committee, made up of fellow Westside parents, is gathering ideas and feedback from families to help shape what support and connection look like at Westside next year. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts using the link below by June 8th, and you’ll be entered to win a $25 gift certificate to Nancy P’s Bakery!
Thank you! — The School Support and Community Committee, Friends of Westside Village
Friends of WVMS/Bend Parks Summer Camp
Westside summer programs are a partnership between Friends of Westside and Bend Parks and Rec. Miss Lovely is our camp director. We are running 10 weeks of camp programs! Activity number 206510.
Please feel free to reach out to her directly for help with enrollment overrides. If you need single day options, if camps are full, if age requirements need adjusting, or you need a Friends scholarship consideration if you are not eligible through the BPRD scholarship program. Lovely can help you! 541-419-8478. Happy Summer!
Community Give Back Day at Parrilla, Jun 11
Celebrate the last day of school with a meal that gives back! Parrilla is hosting a Community Give Back Day on Thursday, June 11th — 20% of every sale goes straight to Westside Village. Bring the family, skip the dishes, and make your dinner do double duty for the Village. Mark your calendars and spread the word!
