Author Archives: Felicia Anderson

Important Dates:

Oct 27: Field Trip to Smith Rock 
Oct 28: Harvest Party and Fun Run (during the school day)
Oct 29: WVMS Fundraiser Night (or Day!) 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 20: Family Thanksgiving Lunch 12:00-1:00
Nov 24-28: NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break

Click here for the full WVMS School Year Calendar.

Thanks for a Great Celebration!

What a wonderful 1st Six Week Celebration! In case you missed it:

• HERE is information about what it means to be a Title 1 school
• HERE are some pumpkin recipes to use your pie pumpkin in 

HERE is the link to donate to the Giving Campaign. We raised almost $2,000 at the celebration! What a way to kick it off!  THANK YOU! Our goal is $10,000 and if every student raises $60, we’ll reach our goal.  However, any amount is appreciated!

Whole School Geology Field Trip to Smith Rock, Oct 27

We will be taking our entire student body to Smith Rock for a geology study on Monday, October 27, 2025.  We will leave around 9:00am and return by 3:30pm.  Permission slips are due ASAP and it is available below.

Smith Rock Permission Slip 10/27/25

Harvest Party & Fun Run, Oct 28

It is almost time for our harvest celebration which takes place during school (for the students) on Tuesday, October 28th. This is always a very fun time filled with crafts, sweet treats, academics related to harvest, and of course a Costume Fun Run on Tuesday. 

A few things to note about the harvest celebration:

– Students are welcome to dress in costumes but they need to be appropriate for all. Absolutely NO scary, gory or cultural appropriation.

– Please do not send small pieces as they inevitably get lost throughout the business of the day and we will not be here on the 31st to help find them!

– All students will participate in the fun run; please send your student with comfortable shoes.

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!

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.

WVMS Night (or Day!) at MOD Pizza

Join us for some pizza on October 29th and support Friends of Westside Village! We are having a MOD Pizza Fundraiser at the 110 NW Sisemore St location. 25% of ALL DAY sales will be donated back to Friends of Westside Village (you must show flyer or tell them you’re with Friends of Westside Village)! Tell your friends, family and neighbors to mark their calendars for pizza on Wednesday, October 29th!

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!

The Giving Campaign

🌋 The 2025–26 Giving Campaign Has Erupted! 🌋

The 2025-26 school year is off to a great start! We’re thrilled to have you as part of our community as we partner to support our amazing students, teachers, and staff at Westside Village. Together, we’re fueling the fire of creativity, curiosity, and community — and now it’s time to ignite our annual Giving Campaign!

This year’s goal: Raise $10,000 to help keep our school and programs innovative, inclusive, and uniquely Westside Village!

Your Donation Helps Us Achieve These Goals:

·  Healthy snacks — fueling our students so they can keep their learning lava flowing.

·  Visiting artists, scientists, and athletes from our community — sparking creativity and inspiration.

·  Dishwashing staff — so we can keep things sustainable and say goodbye to disposable dishware.

·  New risers for our Upstairs Community — helping our kids rise to the occasion.

·  A new dog waste station — so our neighborhood pups can keep doing their part to keep the campus clean and tail-waggingly welcoming.

·  Student scholarships — ensuring every kid can join clubs, adventures, and ignite their passions!

💥 Ready to Erupt with Support?

Your donation is 100% tax-deductible and super easy to make:

• Donate online at www.friendsofwestside.com
• Mail a check (made out to Friends of WVMS) to:
  Westside Village Magnet School, 1101 NW 12th St, Bend, OR 97703

Suggested donation of $60 per student, but any amount adds fuel to our fire! 🔥

Spread the word! Share with your friends, family & neighbors- every little bit helps us reach our goal!

👉 Click here to donate and spark your support!

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.”

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.

Important Dates

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

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!

Important Dates

Village Rhythm and Bingo

Our annual  FUNraiser is right around the corner! It is a really great event that is produced in collaboration with WVMS staff, students, and Friends of Westside Village.  

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!

Friendship Day Activities

Valentine’s Day is celebrated at WVMS by celebrating healthy friendships and kindness. This is always an emotional time for students. Some children have unrealistic expectations with relationships. We really try to help everyone build relationships, reach out to those that they do not know as well, and have fun with friends. We DO NOT promote this as a romantic adult event.

Friendship Day at School, Friday, February 14th

-We remind our community that this day is about healthy friendships, not romantic love or the commercialism around the day.  It’s about having fun, being a great friend, and enjoying festivities.

-Please do not feel pressured to send Valentine cards.  If you do, please do not put names on the cards.  Students will make bags at school to collect any treats being passed out.

-If your child has a special gift for someone, please try to do it outside of school. In school, this can make other students feel excluded.

-Students can make big posters to share with communities, buy a small treat for their community (something that has at least 50 for each upstairs community, 50 for Centers, and 75 for Elders), write quotes to put in bags, pencils, erasers, (preferably something that is not single use plastic).

You all are invited to a Friendship Day Tea and mini performance at 3:00! If you can make it, great. If not, please do not worry. This is a no-pressure event!

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:

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

Let us know by February 18th if you‘d like your child to opt out. Please contact the office if you have questions: 541-355-2000.

8th Grade Fly Up Day

On Monday, March 3rd, our 8th grade students will have the opportunity to visit their forecasted high school to participate in a Career and Technical Education Fly-Up Day. The goal of this day is to get students into their high school to learn about the many options they will have next year. Busses will leave at 9:30 and return at 12:30. Permission slips are going home soon.

Choice Options Lottery is Open

Visit this link for more information. If you know of any families that would be a good fit, send them our way! We will have one more info night. Info Night: March 6th (Tour at 5:15, Info Session at 5:30).

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

No School Days for February-March

Feb 17:
NO SCHOOL for Presidents Day Holiday

Mar 24-28:
NO SCHOOL for Spring Break

Friends of Westside Village offers Non School Day Camp for these days.  Sign up through Bend Parks and Rec.

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].

Well Wired: Screenagers

News From Friends

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!

Session 4 Extended Care & Clubs started Feb 3

Session 4 Extended Care and Clubs started Monday, February 3rd! Visit www.friendsofwestside.com.

Logo Goods

Buy your WVMS Logo Goods!  We have T shirts and hoodies available for purchase in the office.  Adult and child sizes available.  Come check it out and show your Volcano spirit!

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!

Important Dates:

Oct 28 Shevlin Park Forest Inquiry Field Trip
Oct 28-29 Harvest Fun at School
Oct 30 Friends of WVMS Fundraiser at Red Robin Restaurant
Oct 30-Nov 1 NO SCHOOL for all WVMS Students (District Conference Days)
Nov 6 Village Council Meeting, 8:15
Nov 11 NO SCHOOL – Veterans Day Holiday
Nov 14 Picture Retake Day
Nov 21 Thanksgiving Luncheon & Open House w/Performances 12pm-2pm
Nov 25-29 NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break

Click here for the full WVMS School Year Calendar.

Forest Inquiry Field Trip, 10/28

We will be taking a field trip to either Shevlin Park on Monday, October 28th to study the biodiversity of our local forest. Click here for permission slips!

Harvest Fun

It is almost time for our harvest celebration which takes place during school (for the students) on Monday and Tuesday, October 28th and 29th. This is always a very fun time filled with crafts, sweet treats, academics related to harvest, and of course a Costume Fun Run on Tuesday. Students will rotate through festive activities including face painting, crafting, coding, baking, decorating and learning more about waste reduction, recycling, composting and more.

If you are available and interested in volunteering please contact us and we will be sure to get back to you asap!

A few things to note about the harvest celebration:

– Students are welcome to dress in costumes but they need to be appropriate for all. Absolutely NO scary, gory or cultural appropriation.

– Please do not send small pieces as they inevitably get lost throughout the business of the day and we will not be here on the 31st to help find them!

– All students will participate in the fun run; please send your student with comfortable shoes.

-We encourage upcycled and homemade costumes. On Monday, students will have an opportunity to make a mask to wear instead of a costume.

Thanks for a great Six-Week Celebration!

Thank you to all families that were able to make it to our first six-week celebration! Here are the topics that we covered at our community meeting in case you missed it.

Student Checklist
We recently shared our student checklist with families. This tool helps track student progress and participation in academic and extracurricular activities. We encourage families to review the checklist with their students regularly to support their goals and growth. Check out the link above for some strategies to better understand your students’ progress.

Family/Student/Staff Agreement
Our Family/Student/Staff Agreement outlines the shared responsibilities and expectations for everyone in our community. This agreement plays a crucial role in fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for all. We invite families to sign this page and return to it to the office if you haven’t done so already.

Restorative Practices & Collaborative Problem Solving
As part of our approach to building a strong, inclusive community, we continue to use restorative practices and collaborative problem-solving techniques. These strategies help resolve conflicts constructively, allowing students to learn from experiences and repair any harm done.

NO SCHOOL Days in October, November

Oct 30-Nov 1:
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 Westside Village offers Non School Day 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 25-29:
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 Westside Village offers Non School Day Camp for these days.  Sign up through Bend Parks and Rec.

Friends of WVMS Fundraiser at Red Robin Restaurant October 30th

Scooters & Bikes

Many of our students enjoy riding their bikes to school and bringing scooters to ride during safe play. We allow this, but we must ask that families send locks for the bikes and scooters and have them locked to the bike rack outside the main office. We are no longer able to store bikes or scooters in the building. Thanks for your understanding.

Oregon Health Plan Open Enrollment (November)

News From Friends

2nd Six Weeks Extended Care & Club Sign Ups Are due by Friday October 25!

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.

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!

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Parent Meeting: Join the VRB Committee!

We’re ready to start talking about Village Rhythm and Bingo (VRB), Friends of Westside Village’s annual fundraising event! We invite any families interested in becoming a part of our VRB Committee to attend one of two meetings this Wednesday, January 24th. Both will be in the library, 8:00am and 4:40pm. Attend the one that works for you!

Choice Options Lottery is Open!

The Choice Options Lottery deadline for 1st-12th grades has been extended to this Friday, January 26th at 11:59pm.  The Kindergarten deadline is Friday, March 22nd at 11:59pm.  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. 

New This Year: 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 2024-2025 school year is open.

Don’t hesitate to call Marcie with any questions.  541-355-2001

ACR Priority Consideration Deadline Jan 26th

Those students that wish to attend a school that is outside of their current attendance area must submit an Attendance Area Change Request (ACR) by Friday, January 26th at 11:59pm to receive priority consideration. Applications will still be accepted after this date but will not be given priority consideration. When an ACR is granted, student transportation to and from school is the responsibility of the parents/guardians. Visit this link for more information.

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 26th: ytsurvey.org/bendfamily24. For more info: Youth Truth Family Survey Letter.

To opt-out your student or read more about the Student Youth Truth Survey: Family Opt-Out & Information Notice.

Student Health & Safety Programs

My Future-My Choice
Westside Village Magnet School will be delivering the My Future-My Choice curriculum in the 6th & 7th grades to meet Oregon’s health education requirements. For more information and to opt-out your student: My Future-My Choice Notification Letter.

Erin’s Law/Barbara Sinatra’s Fight Child Abuse K-5
Oregon State Bill 856 is legislation requiring public schools to educate students about safe/unsafe touch and secrets that are not okay to keep. We will begin teaching the Barbara Sinatra’s Fight Child Abuse sexual abuse prevention program to all Kindergarten through 5th grade students in April, which is Child Abuse Prevention Month. This program is a personal safety and self-advocacy program that empowers children to feel good about themselves, recognize uncomfortable situations, and report inappropriate acts to trusted adults in their lives. Though the program does cover “stranger safety,” it also empowers students to use assertiveness skills with people of all ages, especially individuals they know.

All Bend-LaPine Kindergarten through 5th grade students receive this curriculum. Should you prefer that your child not participate in these lessons, please let your student’s facilitators know and we will make arrangements to offer an alternative learning activity. For more information about the program: Erin’s Law K-5 Family Letter.

Rotunda Doors Open at 8:35am

It came to our attention recently that our door signs are incorrect. Our front rotunda doors open at 8:35am each morning, but our signs still had last year’s time of 8:30am listed. We apologize for this confusion.

2023-24 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 23-24
OSAS Annual Notice and Opt-Out Form español 23-24

If you have any questions about the test, please email Felicia at: [email protected].

Naglieri Test

Every year, the Bend La Pine School District administers the Naglieri Test to all 2nd grade students as well as 3rd – 5th grade students new to the district. The Naglieri Nonverbal Test of Ability is a brief, nonverbal measure of general ability. We will be testing our students this Spring.

Jan 18 WVMS Tour & Info Session, 5:15-6:30
Jan 19 Choice Options Lottery Deadline for 1st-12th Grades
Jan 19 ACR Priority Consideration Deadline
Jan 20 “Listen to the Children” Speaker, tickets available for purchase
Feb 2 NO SCHOOL, Teacher Work Day
Feb 6-13 Winter Conferences, Sign-Up Coming Soon

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Choice Options Lottery is Open

The Choice Options Lottery opened 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. New This Year: 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 2024-2025 school year opened on January 2.

In other words: Parents should enroll in their boundary school for 2024-2025. Once that enrollment has been processed, then they will be able to apply for the lottery through ParentVue.

Don’t hesitate to call Marcie with any questions.  541-355-2001

ACR Priority Consideration Deadline Jan 19th

Those students that wish to attend a high school that is outside of their current attendance area must submit an Attendance Area Change Request (ACR) by Friday, January 19th at 3:00pm to receive priority consideration. Applications will still be accepted after this date, but will not be given priority consideration. When an ACR is granted, student transportation to and from school is the responsibility of the parents/guardians. Visit this link for more information.

“Listen to the Children” Speaker, Jan 20th

WVMS is hosting a community event put on by Bloom Children’s Center (and former Westside parent). Tickets are available for purchase here.

Denita’s journey from believing children should “LISTEN TO ME”, to now, “LISTEN TO THE CHILDREN”, will motivate educators who work with all ages (and parents too!)

Meeting needs and empowering children by creating an emotionally healthy environment are at the forefront of Denita’s message. Attendees will leave INSPIRED, REJUVENATED and EXCITED for Monday, with information they will easily apply and empowerment they will share with children.

Holidays and Breaks for the 2024-2025 School Year

The 2024-2025 school calendar for Bend-La Pine Schools is not yet solidified but we can confirm the dates of holidays and major breaks for next school year:

September 2 – Labor Day
November 25-29 – Thanksgiving Break
November 11 – Veterans Day
December 23-January 3 – Winter Break
January 20 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
February 17 – Presidents Day
March 24-28 – Spring Break
May 26 – Memorial Day

Release of the full 2024-2025 school year calendar, including teacher conference dates and other no-school days, is pending completion of contract negotiations with collective bargaining units representing certified and classified employees in the District. As soon as we are able, we will share the new school-year calendar with families in the District. Tentatively, the first day of school is scheduled for September 4 and the last day of school is scheduled for June 12, 2025. These dates are subject to change. Link for Calendar Update 2024-2025.

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 26th: ytsurvey.org/bendfamily24. For more info: Youth Truth Family Survey Letter.

To opt-out your student or read more about the Student Youth Truth Survey: Family Opt-Out & Information Notice.

Student Health & Safety Programs

My Future-My Choice
Westside Village Magnet School will be delivering the My Future-My Choice curriculum in the 6th & 7th grades to meet Oregon’s health education requirements. For more information and to opt-out your student: My Future-My Choice Notification Letter.

Erin’s Law/Barbara Sinatra’s Fight Child Abuse K-5
Oregon State Bill 856 is legislation requiring public schools to educate students about safe/unsafe touch and secrets that are not okay to keep. We will begin teaching the Barbara Sinatra’s Fight Child Abuse sexual abuse prevention program to all Kindergarten through 5th grade students in April, which is Child Abuse Prevention Month. This program is a personal safety and self-advocacy program that empowers children to feel good about themselves, recognize uncomfortable situations, and report inappropriate acts to trusted adults in their lives. Though the program does cover “stranger safety,” it also empowers students to use assertiveness skills with people of all ages, especially individuals they know.

All Bend-LaPine Kindergarten through 5th grade students receive this curriculum. Should you
prefer that your child not participate in these lessons, please let your student’s facilitators know
and we will make arrangements to offer an alternative learning activity. For more information about the program: Erin’s Law K-5 Family Letter.

Rotunda Doors Open at 8:35am

It came to our attention recently that our door signs are incorrect. Our front rotunda doors open at 8:35am each morning, but our signs still have last year’s time of 8:30am listed. We apologize for this confusion.

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Dec 12 2nd Six Week Celebration & Winter Solstice Performances, 4:30pm
Dec 12 Giving Tree Items Due
Dec 15 Winter Solstice Party (during the school day)
Dec 18-Jan 1 No School – Winter Break (See you back on Jan 2!)
Jan 2 High Desert Museum Field Trip
Jan 2-19 Choice Options Lottery for Grades 1-12
Jan 2-Mar 22 Choice Options Lottery for Kindergarten

Boys Basketball
Dec 11          Bend Int’l @ WVMS, 5pm
Dec 13          WVMS @ Sky View Middle School, 6pm

Join Us for Our 2nd Six Week Celebration & Winter Solstice Performances, Dec 12, 4:30-6:30pm

Join us for our annual Winter Solstice Celebration! There will be math games to go, food, a parent meeting, and a quick performance. We encourage families to attend to see what your students have been working on and to connect with other families. It will be at WVMS Tuesday, December 12th from 4:30-6:30pm.

Family & Friends Coffee Thurs, Dec 14th 8:30-9:15

We’d love to have a meeting open to families. The topics will be how families can support our Winter Solstice Party and our trip the High Desert Museum. We will also open up the discussion for topics families may have and ideas of how to keep your students learning over the long holiday. Stop in for a cup of coffee and a treat!

Choice Options Lottery Opens Jan 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. 

New This Year: 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 2024-2025 school year opens on January 2.

Don’t hesitate to call Marcie with any questions.  541-355-2001

High Desert Museum Field Trip, Jan 2

We’d like to kick off our new year with a trip to the High Desert Museum!  We will take our entire Village to the museum!  It is important to get permission slips signed and returned BEFORE winter break.  Permission slips went home Friday.  Find it here if you haven’t seen it yet: Centers/Elders Youngers/Olders  Cost is $8 or what you can afford.  You can pay with cash or check in the office or with the Friends Paypal Link.  

If your student will not be here on that day, please let us know.  
If you’d like to volunteer, please indicate that on the permission slip.  Remember that all volunteers MUST be approved through the district prior to the trip.  Visit this page if you are interested in becoming a volunteer.  Applications usually take about a week to process, but could take longer over the holidays.

Lost and Found will be Donated over Break

Please, please come take a look! We want you to have your things back! Any items that are not claimed by 4:00pm on December 15th will be donated. Lost and Found is located in the front office lobby.

December/January Before & After Care + Session 3 Clubs

Session 3 Clubs are open- sign up here! You can also sign up for December and January Before/After Care on this link.  Clubs will run from December 11th-February 1st. There are options Monday-Friday! Before School care starts at 7:30am Monday-Friday.

New Freezer

We are getting a New Freezer for the mini kitchen and we would love it if someone could help us pick it up from Costco and deliver it to school. Marcie will coordinate with you to make sure payment is covered for the freezer. Contact the office or Ms. Alice (415) 516-5074 if you are able to help us. Thank you!