Author Archives: Marcie Gibson

Important Dates

Click here for the full WVMS School Year Calendar.

Thank You for Another Successful Bazaar!

We had a fabulous time at the winter bazaar! Our students worked hard marketing and selling their products. We also had some incredible student and parent volunteers helping at our WVMS booth selling concessions and crafts. Thank you so much to everyone who participated, attended and supported!

The Winter Bazaar Shoppe

Open School Days: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. 

Great gifts are available for purchase: Student Art Inspired Note Cards, Ceramic Vases & Bowls, Glass Art, Upcycled Baskets, Jewelry, Reusable Gift Bags, Center Kid Soup Mix, Bird Houses, Milkweed Seeds, Lavender Sachets, and more! Available at The WVMS Winter Bazaar Gift Shoppe in the office!

Donations Needed

We are in need of working box fans for upcoming and ongoing science inquiries.

2nd Six Week Celebration & Winter Solstice Performances 12/19, 4:30-6:00pm

Join us for our annual Winter Solstice Celebration! Connect with your teachers, other families, grab a bite to eat and see a quick performance. We encourage families to attend to see what your students have been working on! It will be at WVMS Thursday, December 19th from 4:30-6:00pm.

Giving Tree Items Due 12/18

There are still ornaments on the Giving Tree if you would like to help a family this holiday season! Just let the office know which ornament you took, purchase the item(s) and return them unwrapped by Wednesday, December 18th.

Thank You Volcanic Theatre Pub

Choice Options Lottery Opens 1/2

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. 

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 school year opens on January 2.

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

Lost & Found Items Will be Donated Over Break

Please, please come take a look at the Lost and Found! We want you to have your things back! Any items that are not claimed by 4:00pm on December 20th will be donated. Lost and Found is located in the front office lobby.

News From Friends

Session 3 Extended Care/Clubs is Open!

Session 3 Extended Care and Clubs started Monday, December 9th! Visit www.friendsofwestside.com to sign up. If signing up for Baking Club, please note the *day* you are signing up for. There are two!

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.

Winter Break Camps

Dec 23-Jan 3:
NO SCHOOL for Winter Break.

Friends of Westside Village offers Non School Day Camp for these days.  Sign up through Bend Parks and Rec (Activity #306401).

The Giving Campaign

This season of joy and generosity is the perfect time to celebrate the remarkable students of Westside Village Magnet School! Their innovation, pride, growth, and perseverance have been made possible thanks to the unwavering support of Friends of Westside Village.

Now, we need your help to sustain and expand the innovative educational programs that make Westside Village extraordinary.

Your support directly impacts our students by:

• Ensuring access to healthy snacks
• Connecting students with fine artists and scientists from our community
• Providing professional development for our staff
• Strengthening our fitness programs
• Enriching our media center and library
• Providing scholarships for students to participate in clubs, adventures, etc.

The opportunities to uplift our children’s educational journey are endless.

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.”

Friends of Westside Village has provided over $8,000 in scholarships already this school year!

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.

Our suggestion is $50 per student, but any amount is appreciated. Click here to show your support. Thank you!

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

Click here for the full WVMS School Year Calendar.

Join Us for the Winter Bazaar this Saturday, 12/7!

Get ready for an exciting day as our school community comes together to host the Winter Bazaar! This event offers a unique opportunity for students to flex their entrepreneurial skills by setting up tables to showcase their projects, crafts, or items for sale. In addition to student tables, we welcome community vendors! If you’re interested in reserving a spot to share your products with our vibrant community, you can book a vendor table. For all details and to reserve a table, visit friendsofwestside.com/events.

Students can either purchase their own tables or choose to work with classmates on a school project, allowing them to collaborate, create, and contribute. Preparations are in full swing, with dedicated time at school and the option to work on projects at home.

Every student will also be working on a business plan at school, offering a chance to gain hands-on experience in planning, organizing, and executing a project from start to finish.

Mark your calendar for December 7, and come support our young entrepreneurs and community vendors. We can’t wait to see you there!

WVMS Giving Tree

Every holiday season the WVMS Community sets up a Giving Tree to help out and spread joy to our families that need some extra support and help during the holiday season. This year the WVMS Giving Tree is located in the office lobby at school. This is an awesome opportunity to show some WVMS families some love this holiday season. The Giving Tree has “holiday wishes” on the ornaments to be filled.  The Giving Tree is updated frequently as we receive & fulfill holiday wishes.

To participate: simply pick an ornament with a wish from the Giving Tree, let office staff know which wish you would like (they are numbered), fulfill the wish, and return the unwrapped wish items to the office (with the wish ornament attached or wish number clearly marked on the item/s) no later than Wednesday, December 18th. If you would like to fulfill a wish but are unable to come to school, just give us a call and we will help you pick a wish.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Felicia or Marcie or call the office at 541-355-2000.

News From Friends

Session 3 Extended Care/Clubs Starts Monday, Dec 9th!

Session 3 Extended Care and Clubs start Monday, December 9th! Visit www.friendsofwestside.com. If signing up for Baking Club, please note the *day* you are signing up for. There are two!

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.

Winter Break Camps

Dec 23-Jan 3:
NO SCHOOL for Winter Break.

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

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:

Click here for the full WVMS School Year Calendar.

WVMS Giving Tree

Every holiday season the WVMS Community sets up a Giving Tree to help out and spread joy to our families that need some extra support and help during the holiday season. This year the WVMS Giving Tree is located in the office lobby at school. This is an awesome opportunity to show some WVMS families some love this holiday season. The Giving Tree has “holiday wishes” on the ornaments” to be filled.  The Giving Tree is updated frequently as we receive & fulfill holiday wishes.

To participate: simply pick an ornament with a wish from the Giving Tree, let office staff know which wish you would like (they are numbered), fulfill the wish, and return the unwrapped wish items to the office (with the wish ornament attached or wish number clearly marked on the item/s) no later than Wednesday, December 18th. If you are unable to come to school,  just give us a call  and we will help you pick a wish.

Please know that the WVMS community is amazing! Our community members are “all about” helping out other community members! If you need some help during the holiday season, please accept this invitation. The Giving Tree is anonymous & gives folks great joy in knowing they can make the holidays a little lighter and more magical for other folks in our special community.

If you are interested in having your family be a recipient of our giving tree and have their wishes put on the tree – please email [email protected] or [email protected] or call the office at 541-355-2000 ASAP.

If you took an ornament wish from the tree and did not let a staff person know what number, please let a staff member know what number wish you took.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Felicia or Marcie or call the office at 541-355-2000.

Thanksgiving Lunch, 12:00-2:00, 11/21

You are invited to join us this Thursday, November 21st, for “Thanksgiving Dinner” at school.  Lunch will be served from 12:00 to 1:00 and we will have some performances until about 2:00.  Please bring your ID to sign in!  Price is $5.00 for adults and $3.50 for siblings. Exact cash and check (made out to Friends of Westside Village) accepted (no cards), or you can prepay here.  WVMS student meals will be free of charge, but any family (adults and non WVMS children) attending will need to pay for their meal.  If you take your student with you after lunch, please let the office know!

Please plan to bring exact cash or check, or you can prepay here.

College & Career Day, 11/21

It’s that time of year again! November 21^st is College and Career Day in Bend-La Pine Schools. Westside Village encourages students to explore the multitude of pathways available to students after they graduate high school. This is a K-12 day! We want all students to be dreaming about what options they have after they leave our schools and striving to meet their infinite potential.

Dress for the Weather

It’s getting cold and the snow has already made an appearance. Please remember that we go outside, even if it’s cold and snowy! Please make sure your student is dressed in appropriate clothes for the weather. Snow boots and snow pants are sometimes best! An extra change of clothes in their cubby is also a good idea in case they get wet. Please, please label their belongings so that we can return them if lost. See below…

Lost & Found

There is so much to find! Please take a look through the lost and found. Items with names were returned to cubbies; make sure to check there too! Any items not claimed before Winter Break will be donated.

Thanksgiving & Winter Break Camp

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

Nov 25-29:
NO SCHOOL for Thanksgiving Break. Camp offered Nov 25-27.

Dec 23-Jan 3:
NO SCHOOL for Winter Break. Camp offered Dec 23 – Jan 3 (No camp Dec 25 or Jan 1).

Join Us for Our Winter Bazaar on 12/7!

Get ready for an exciting day as our school community comes together to host the Winter Bazaar! This event offers a unique opportunity for students to flex their entrepreneurial skills by setting up tables to showcase their projects, crafts, or items for sale. In addition to student tables, we welcome community vendors! If you’re interested in reserving a spot to share your products with our vibrant community, you can book a vendor table. For all details and to reserve a table, visit friendsofwestside.com/events.

Please help us recruit Vendors from the community.

Students can either purchase their own tables or choose to work with classmates on a school project, allowing them to collaborate, create, and contribute. Preparations are in full swing, with dedicated time at school and the option to work on projects at home.

Find more information about student home projects here.

Every student will also be working on a business plan, offering a chance to gain hands-on experience in planning, organizing, and executing a project from start to finish.

Mark your calendar for December 7, and come support our young entrepreneurs and community vendors. We can’t wait to see you there!

Volunteer Needs

Please use this link if you are interested in volunteering or email [email protected]. Some areas of need right now are:

Bazaar help:

Come in and help sew upcycled grocery bags & dishtowels

Bead with students and make beads

Go to thrift stores and find costume jewelry and old beads

Other Help:

We could use some help sorting through bikes and getting rid of some

Donations Needed:

Old beads or costume jewelry you no longer want; we will upcycle it!

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:

Red Robin Fundraiser

Thanks to everyone who came out to support our Red Robin fundraiser on October 30th.  We raised $335 for Friends of Westside Village!  Stay tuned for the next one!

College & Career Day, November 21

It’s that time of year again! November 21^st is College and Career Day in Bend-La Pine Schools. Westside Village encourages students to explore the multitude of pathways available to students after they graduate high school. This is a K-12 day! We want all students to be dreaming about what options they have after they leave our schools and striving to meet their infinite potential.

Family Thanksgiving Lunch, November 21

Thursday, November 21st we will be serving “Thanksgiving Dinner” at school at lunch time. Families are invited to join their students for lunch. Please bring your ID to sign in and arrive at 12:00 to allow time to sign in. Please RSVP so Ms. Kelly knows how much food to prepare. We will also pre print name badges for those that RSVP. Price is $5.00 for adults and $3.50 for siblings. Exact cash and check accepted (no cards), or you can prepay here or by using the QR below. WVMS student meals will be free of charge, but any family attending will need to pay for their meal.

Join Us for Our Winter Bazaar on December 7!

Get ready for an exciting day as our school community comes together to host the Winter Bazaar! This event offers a unique opportunity for students to flex their entrepreneurial skills by setting up tables to showcase their projects, crafts, or items for sale. In addition to student tables, we welcome community vendors! If you’re interested in reserving a spot to share your products with our vibrant community, you can book a vendor table. For all details and to reserve a table, visit friendsofwestside.com/events.

Please help us recruit Vendors from the community.

Students can either purchase their own tables or choose to work with classmates on a school project, allowing them to collaborate, create, and contribute. Preparations are in full swing, with dedicated time at school and the option to work on projects at home.

Find more information about student home projects here.

Every student will also be working on a business plan, offering a chance to gain hands-on experience in planning, organizing, and executing a project from start to finish.

Mark your calendar for December 7, and come support our young entrepreneurs and community vendors. We can’t wait to see you there!

Thanksgiving Break & Winter Break

Nov 25-29:
NO SCHOOL for Thanksgiving Break. 

Dec 23-Jan 3:
NO SCHOOL for Winter Break.

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

Important Dates:

Out potter’s wheel has arrived! Thank you to Reese’s family; we are so excited to get it out and use it!

Recycle Your Election Yard Signs with Us!

Help us turn post-election materials into something new and useful! We’re inviting the community to bring their yard signs—both the sign itself and the metal stakes—to the school office for up-cycling. Your recycled signs will support creative projects here at school, turning campaign leftovers into unique, sustainable resources for our students. Thank you for helping us keep our community green!

Open Ended Play

We are noticing that many of our students struggle with free play at Safe Play time. We are working with all ages on this. Here is an article that staff read and inspired ideas of what things we could put on the playground. Open Ended Play at Recess 

If you have any of these items we’d love to use them: Materials for Safe Play (Alternate)

Join Us for Our Winter Bazaar on December 7!

Get ready for an exciting day as our school community comes together to host the Winter Bazaar! This event offers a unique opportunity for students to flex their entrepreneurial skills by setting up tables to showcase their projects, crafts, or items for sale. Students can either purchase their own tables or choose to work with classmates on a school project, allowing them to collaborate, create, and contribute. Preparations are in full swing, with dedicated time at school and the option to work on projects at home.

In addition to student tables, we welcome community vendors! If you’re interested in reserving a spot to share your products with our vibrant community, you can book a vendor table. For all details and to reserve a table, visit friendsofwestside.com/events.

Every student will also be working on a business plan, offering a chance to gain hands-on experience in planning, organizing, and executing a project from start to finish.

Mark your calendar for December 7, and come support our young entrepreneurs and community vendors. We can’t wait to see you there!

Volunteer and Donation Needs

Thank you so much for volunteering! It means so much to your own individual children and the community!

Please use this link if you are interested in volunteering! Some areas of need right now are: Bazaar help:

Come in and help sew upcycled grocery bags & dishtowels

Bead with students and make beads

Go to thrift stores and find costume jewelry and old beads

Donations Needed:

Old beads or costume jewelry you no longer want; we will upcycle it!

Picture Retake Day is November 14

Oregon Health Plan Open Enrollment

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:

Click here for the full WVMS School Year Calendar.

First Six Week Celebration, 10/17 4:30-6:00

Join us for our first Six Week Celebration of the year on Thursday, October 17th from 4:30 to 6:00 at WVMS.  We will have a community meeting to go over the family handbook, expectations and share a six week checklist. 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.

Lost and Found

Please check the Lost and Found while you are at the Celebration Thursday!  There are already lots of unclaimed items that we hope can be returned to their owners.

The Lost and Found can be found in the main office vestibule during regular school hours.

Forest Inquiry Field Trip, 10/28

We will be taking a field trip to either Shevlin Park or the Deschutes River on Monday, October 28th to study the biodiversity of our local forest. Stay tuned 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.

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.

Photo Opt-Out

During the school year we enjoy taking pictures of our students doing awesome things! These are used for school-only slide shows and sometimes to post on our social media pages.  We never share names of students.  If you wish that your student’s photo not be shared, please email Ms. Marcie or call the office.

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.

Fall Fish Rescue to Take Place 10/18 – 10/20, with Restoration Efforts Aiming to Eliminate Need by 2028

The annual Lava Island Fish Rescue will kick off on Friday, October 18, and volunteers are urgently needed to assist in this important effort to save stranded fish. For more information or to volunteer, visit: https://www.deschutesriver.org/news/fall-fish-rescue-to-take-place-october-18-20-2024

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 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.

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!

Middle and High School Sporting Events

Many middle and high schools have adopted a policy regarding elementary and middle school age students attending sporting events. We feel it is appropriate to follow the same guidelines:

To ensure the safety and supervision of all our students, we require that middle and elementary school students be accompanied by a parent/guardian when attending middle/high school games.

This policy helps us maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated and will contribute to a positive experience for all involved.

Thank you for your understanding and support. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out.

Important Dates:

Click here for the full WVMS School Year Calendar.

Hello Families!

Thank you so much again for all the treats post conference week. You are appreciated! Please get in touch with your child’s advisor to schedule a conference if you haven’t had one yet. 

We know that times are stressful and there are a lot of anxious feelings due to the election, horrible weather, wars, and the smoke at home. Attached is a guide to help families manage anxiety and stress. Take care. What to Do (and Not Do) When Children Are Anxious – Child Mind Institute

First Six Week Celebration, 10/17 4:30-6:00

Join us for our first Six Week Celebration of the year on Thursday, October 17th from 4:30 to 6:00 at WVMS.  We will have a community meeting to go over the family handbook, expectations and share a six week checklist. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Will Open Friday, Oct. 11th.  Stay Tuned!

Middle and High School Sporting Events

Many middle and high schools have adopted a policy regarding elementary and middle school age students attending sporting events. We feel it is appropriate to follow the same guidelines:

To ensure the safety and supervision of all our students, we require that middle and elementary school students be accompanied by a parent/guardian when attending middle/high school games.

This policy helps us maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated and will contribute to a positive experience for all involved.

Thank you for your understanding and support. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out.

Important Dates:

Click here for the full WVMS School Year Calendar.

5th Grade Camp Tamarack Outdoor School

Our 5th grade students will be headed to Camp Tamarack Wednesday, October 9th – Friday, October 11th. Almost all permission slips are in- thank you! If your child has a specific dietary need (food allergies, gluten free, vegetarian, etc.) please complete this online form as soon as possible to ensure Camp Tamarack will have the appropriate food during their visit: bit.ly/ODSdietaryneeds

8th Grade Backpacking

Our 8th grade students will be headed backpacking along the Metolius River Wednesday, October 9th – Friday, October 11th. Find more information here and the permission slip here. Students are expected to be at school at 8:00am on Wednesday, October 9th. They are also expected to pack their own lunch for all three days.

Please return permission slips and money asap so that we can plan accordingly. The cost is $35 and can be paid with cash, check or card in the office or on the friendsofwestside.com website.

Village Council Meeting

We had a fabulous Village Council this morning we lots of great ideas! We look forward to solidifying those ideas at a follow-up meeting next Wednesday, October 9th at 8:15 in the library. This meeting will focus on finances and fundraising. Village Council will meet the first Wednesday of each month (except for non school days).

Thank You for the Treats!

Thanks to all of the families that provided yummy treats for us this week! It helped keep our energy up and made us feel loved and appreciated.

When to Keep Your Student Home

As cooler weather approaches we can expect a rise in illnesses. Please click here to familiarize yourself with the district’s health information and guidelines for keeping students home when sick. Some common guidelines to know are:

*Please note new Return to School guideline for vomiting and diarrhea

Fever: Temperature equal to or greater than 100.4 ° F orally.

MAY RETURN AFTER fever-free for 24 hours without taking fever-reducing medication.

Vomiting: At least 1 episode that is unexplained.

MAY RETURN AFTER 24 hours after last episode of vomiting OR after seen and cleared by a licensed healthcare provider.

Diarrhea: Three or more watery or loose stools in 24 hours OR sudden onset of loose stools OR student unable to control bowel function when previously able.

MAY RETURN AFTER 24 hours after diarrhea resolves OR after seen and cleared by a licensed healthcare provider OR LPHA for specific diarrheal diagnoses.

News From Friends

Middle and High School Sporting Events

Many middle and high schools have adopted a policy regarding elementary and middle school age students attending sporting events. We feel it is appropriate to follow the same guidelines:

To ensure the safety and supervision of all our students, we require that middle and elementary school students be accompanied by a parent/guardian when attending middle/high school games.

This policy helps us maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated and will contribute to a positive experience for all involved.

Thank you for your understanding and support. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out.

Important Dates:

Click here for the full WVMS School Year Calendar.

Dental Screening 9/19

Advantage Dental will be at our school this Thursday, September 19th to provide dental services free of charge.  Consent forms came home with students and they are available in the office.  If you do not wish to have your student screened, there is no need to complete the form.  ONLY students that bring back a completed form asking for services will be screened/serviced.

Goal Setting Conferences 9/19-9/27

Westside Village starts off the school year with Goal Setting Conferences.  These are student-parent-teacher conferences.  Call the office to schedule if you haven’t already.

Picture Day is 9/27

Smile!  Dorian Studios will be at our school for fall pictures on Friday, September 27th.  All students will be photographed.  Order forms went home and are available in the office, or you can order online.  Find more information HERE.

iPad Insurance (6th – 8th)

iPad insurance  (6th-8th graders) can be paid online by going to the district website Parent Tools page and clicking FEES AND FINES.  Username is your Student’s 6 digit ID number and password is your Student’s last name (Upper case first letter).  The cost is $30 per school year and there is a family cap of $60. Payment can also be made by cash, check or card 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.

Photo Opt-Out

During the school year we enjoy taking pictures of our students doing awesome things! These are used for school-only slide shows and sometimes to post on our social media pages.  We never share names of students.  If you wish that your student’s photo not be shared, please email Ms. Marcie or call the office.

When to Keep Your Student Home

As cooler weather approaches we can expect a rise in illnesses. Please click here to familiarize yourself with health information and the district’s guidelines for keeping students home when sick. Some common guidelines to know are:

Fever: Temperature equal to or greater than 100.4 ° F orally.

MAY RETURN AFTER fever-free for 24 hours without taking fever-reducing medication.

Vomiting: At least 1 episode that is unexplained.

MAY RETURN AFTER 48 hours after last episode of vomiting OR after seen and cleared by a licensed healthcare provider.

Diarrhea: Three or more watery or loose stools in 24 hours OR sudden onset of loose stools OR student unable to control bowel function when previously able.

MAY RETURN AFTER 48 hours after diarrhea resolves OR after seen and cleared by a licensed healthcare provider OR LPHA for specific diarrheal diagnoses.

FAN Advocate

Get connected to Family Resources by visiting the district website or contact our school’s FAN advocate, Tarra Ha. She can be reached at 541-355-5681 or [email protected].

News From Friends

Session 1 Extended Care, Clubs, Sports Signups Closed Friday 9/13. Drop In Still Available

Visit www.friendsofwestside.com to sign up for Drop in Extended Care. Session 1 closed Friday, September 13th. 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.