Westside Village Magnet School

Hello Westside Village Families!
Here are a few things to look out for this week:

Volleyball Games
Oct 24 WVMS @ Cascades Academy, 4:00

NO SCHOOL Oct 25-27, Nov 10

There is NO SCHOOL for all Westside students Wednesday, 10/25 – Friday, 10/27 for district conferences.  Westside has already completed conferences. There is also NO SCHOOL Friday, 11/10 in observance of the Veterans’ Day Holiday. Westside Art & Adventure Camp is available for Non School Days.  Sign up here!

Harvest Celebration

It is almost time for our harvest celebration which takes place during school on Tuesday, October 31. This is always a very fun day filled with costumes, sweet treats and of course a fun run! Students will rotate through many fun and festive activities including face painting, crafting, coding, cooking and more.

A few things to note about the harvest celebration:

– Students are welcome to dress in costumes and need to be appropriate for all. Please no scary, gory or cultural appropriation.

– Please do not send small pieces as they inevitably get lost throughout the business of the day.

– All students will participate in a costume fun run, please send your student with comfortable shoes.

-We encourage upcycled and homemade costumes.

Firebusters Winner Announced!

Congrats to this year’s Firebusters winner! Thanks to everyone that participated in Firebusters to learn about Fire and Life Safety.

Session 2 Clubs Sign-Up

Here is the link to sign up for clubs! We have a lot of new options this time, including improv, jewelry, Ki Aikido, and pokemon! Clubs will run from October 23rd-December 8th. There are options Monday-Friday! 

November Before & After Care Sign-Up

It’s time to sign up for November before and after school care! We are excited to announce a new choice! Starting in November we are offering a BEFORE SCHOOL ONLY option! By popular demand, we recognize that some families only need care in the morning. Before School care starts at 7:30am Monday-Friday. Also, there is no school November 10, 20-24. If you are interested in no school day camp, you can sign up through Bend Parks and Rec.

Family Thanksgiving Lunch

Thursday, November 16th 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 to the office by November 6th so that we know how many to expect. Price is $4.75 for adults and $3.50 for students or siblings. Cash and check accepted (no cards), or you can charge the amount to your child’s meal account. Please note that we are not able to extend the Free/Reduced status to adults or siblings eating with those students

Winter Bazaar

Reserve your professional table for the Winter Bazaar Saturday, December 2, 2023! Adult professional space is $30 and student spaces are $15. This event is sponsored by Friends of Westside Village, our nonprofit organization.  This event is a creative and sustainable Gift Market for children, professional artists and craftspeople to sell and promote their products and connect with the community. All students have school opportunities to create crafts and baked goods and it is not required that they attend the event.

It’s Time to Order WVMS Logo Goods

WVMS Logo Goods
The order deadline is November 3, 2023.

We are taking orders for WVMS logo goods! Be at the height of fashion in an awesome hoodie, a fabulous t-shirt, a stylish beanie, a backpack to tote all your favorite books in, and more!

View the Logo Goods Order Form & Information at: https://www.bend.k12.or.us/westside/news-events/news/2023/10/wvms-logo-goods or view the attached: Logo Goods Forms_2022-23.pdf

To Order:
Fill out the order form and: email to: [email protected] or drop off at the office at school.

To Pay for Your Order:

• Preferred – online at: The Friends of WVMS Paypal Donation Page
  No Paypal account required. Choose the Logo Goods category & leave a note with your name.
• Check payable to: Friends of WVMS. Mail it to WVMS at 1101 NW 12th St, Bend, OR 97703 or bring it into the office.
• Cash: Exact amount only. Bring it into the office

Email [email protected] with any questions.

Hello Westside Village Families!
Here are a few things to look out for this week:

Oct 19           Field Trip: Smith Rock Pumpkin Patch 9:30am Centers & Elders     
Oct 19          1st Six Week Community Celebration, 4:30pm
Oct 24           Field Trip: Smith Rock Pumpkin Patch 9:00am Youngers & Olders
Oct 25-27     No School – District Conference Days
Oct 31           Harvest Party & Fun Run
Nov 10          No School – Veteran’s Day Holiday
Nov 20-24     No School – Thanksgiving Break

Cross Country Meets
Oct 17    District Meet @ Pacific Crest Middle School, 5:15pm

Volleyball Games
Oct 17 St. Francis @ WVMS, 4:00
Oct 20 Bend Int’l @ WVMS, 4:00
Oct 24 WVMS @ Cascades Academy, 4:00

First Six Week Celebration

Join us for our first Six Week Celebration on Thursday, 10/19. Doors open at 4:30 Community/Title 1 Meeting at 5:30, and a short performance at 6:00. We will fire up our pizza oven for a taste of Westside which will be served between 5:00-6:00.  This is a time to connect with teachers, other families, join a community meeting, and see what your students have been learning and doing during the first several weeks of the school year.  Also learn about what it means to be a Title 1 school. We hope to see you there!

Pumpkin Patch Field Trip

We have our schedule ready for our trip to the Smith Rock Pumpkin Patch! Our Elder leaders will pair up with their reading buddies for this adventure on the 19th. Check for a permission slip from your student or download it here.  Youngers and Olders will go on the 24th.  Look out for a permission slip this week!

Session 2 Clubs

Session 2 Clubs are open, sign up here! We have a lot of new options this time, including improv, jewelry, Ki Aikido, and pokemon! Clubs will run from October 23rd-December 8th. There are options Monday-Friday! 

Harvest Celebration

It is almost time for our harvest celebration which takes place during school on Tuesday, October 31st. This is always a very fun day filled with costumes, sweet treats and of course a fun run! Students will rotate through many fun and festive activities including face painting, crafting, coding, cooking and more.

A few things to note about the harvest celebration:

– Students are welcome to dress in costumes and need to be appropriate for all. Please no scary, gory or cultural appropriation.

– Please do not send small pieces as they inevitably get lost throughout the business of the day.

– All students will participate in a costume fun run, please send your student with comfortable shoes.

– We encourage upcycled and homemade costumes.

Winter Bazaar

Reserve your professional table for the Winter Bazaar Saturday, December 2, 2023! Adult professional space is $30 and student professional spaces are $15. This event is sponsored by Friends of Westside Village, our nonprofit organization.  This event is a creative and sustainable Gift Market for children, professional artists and craftspeople to sell and promote their products and connect with the community. All students have school opportunities to create crafts and baked goods.

Firewood Donations Needed

We could use more firewood for our oven in the garden.  If you have any firewood or non-treated, non-painted wood that you would like to donate, we would appreciate it!  Please call the office to arrange a drop off.

It’s Time to Order WVMS Logo Goods

WVMS Logo Goods
The order deadline is November 3, 2023.

We are taking orders for WVMS logo goods! Be at the height of fashion in an awesome hoodie, a fabulous t-shirt, a stylish beanie, a backpack to tote all your favorite books in, and more!

View the Logo Goods Order Form & Information at: https://www.bend.k12.or.us/westside/news-events/news/2023/10/wvms-logo-goods or view the attached: Logo Goods Forms_2023-24.pdf

To Order:
Fill out the order form and: email to: [email protected] or drop off at the office at school.

To Pay for Your Order:

• Preferred – online at: The Friends of WVMS Paypal Donation Page
  No Paypal account required. Choose the Logo Goods category & leave a note with your name.
• Check payable to: Friends of WVMS. Mail it to WVMS at 1101 NW 12th St, Bend, OR 97703 or bring it into the office.
• Cash: Exact amount only. Bring it into the office

Email [email protected] with any questions.

The Winter Bazaar is just around the corner which means that student and professional booths are available to rent! 

Westside Village families, we are so excited to announce that we are beginning to work on our Winter Bazaar! This is sponsored by Friends of Westside Village, our nonprofit organization. The event will take place at school on December 2nd in our Great Room.

What is the Winter Bazaar?  It is a creative and sustainable Gift Market for children, professional artists and craftspeople to sell and promote their products. Students at the Village can express their creativity, learn how to form a business, and promote sustainability and their products.

Families are encouraged to buy a table to sell their products. Students may also buy a table to sell their products with parent permission. The cost of a table is $30.00.

At school, all students will have an opportunity to participate in creating a school project or baked goods to promote connection to our earth and each other. A team of elders will organize who is running the school booths and leading the creation of school products. All children will be included, however, not everyone needs to be at the event. 

If you buy a table to sell your own product, please stay away from baked goods because the students of WVMS are doing that. All baked products will be done in a professional kitchen.

More information will come out as we get closer to the Bazaar, but feel free to call the office with any questions (541-355-2000).

Hello Westside Village Families!
Here are a few things to look out for this week:

Oct 19          1st Six Week Community Celebration, 4:30pm
Oct 25-27     No School – District Conference Days
Oct 31           Harvest Party & Fun Run
Nov 10          No School – Veteran’s Day Holiday

Cross Country Meets
Oct 10 @ Pilot Butte Middle School, 5:15pm
Oct 24 District Meet @ Pacific Crest Middle School, 5:15pm

Volleyball Games
Oct 10 Seven Peaks @ WVMS, 4:00
Oct 12 WVMS @ North Lake, 4:00
Oct 17 St. Francis @ WVMS, 4:00
Oct 20 Bend Int’l @ WVMS, 4:00
Oct 24 WVMS @ Cascades Academy, 4:00

Smith Rock and Pumpkin Patch October 19th and 24th

An exciting opportunity came up for us to take a trip to the smith rock pumpkin patch combined with a hike. Our Elder leaders will pair up with their center and younger buddies for this adventure. Youngers and Olders will have fun together. In order to accommodate the whole school; which students are going what day has not been established yet. As soon as we know, we’d love some volunteers to help us.

Refining Our Rights and Responsibilities

As a community, we have collaborated to refine and redefine our rights and responsibilities. This guides our school’s way of interacting and learning together here’s the complete list. In order to uphold these rights and responsibilities students and staff drafted expectations based on the four dispositions of dignity.

Harvest Celebration

It is almost time for our harvest celebration which takes place during school on Tuesday, October 31. This is always a very fun day filled with costumes, sweet treats and of course a fun run! Students will rotate through many fun and festive activities including face painting, crafting, coding, cooking and more.

A few things to note about the harvest celebration:

– Students are welcome to dress in costumes and need to be appropriate for all. Please no scary, gory or cultural appropriation.

– Please do not send small pieces as they inevitably get lost through out the busyness of the day.

– All students will participate in a costume fun run, please send your student with comfortable shoes.

-We encourage upcycled and homemade costumes.

Volunteer opportunities

We are so grateful for our village volunteers and are making an effort to add to an ongoing wishlist throughout the year. We invite you to stay connected, stay informed, and be part of our vibrant school community! You can find the wishlist here.

Hello Westside Village Families!
Here are a few things to look out for this week:

Oct 4-6         8th Grade Backpacking
Oct 4-6         5th Grade Camp Tamarack Outdoor School
Oct 19          1st Six Week Community Celebration, 4:30pm
Oct 25-27     No School, District Conference Days
Oct 31           Harvest Party & Fun Run

Cross Country Meets
Oct 03 @ Pine Nursery, 5:15pm
Oct 10 @ Pilot Butte Middle School, 5:15pm
Oct 24 District Meet @ Pacific Crest Middle School, 5:15pm

Volleyball Games
Oct 03 WVMS @ Bend Int’l School, 4:00
Oct 10 Seven Peaks @ WVMS, 4:00
Oct 12 WVMS @ North Lake, 4:00
Oct 17 St. Francis @ WVMS, 4:00
Oct 20 Bend Int’l @ WVMS, 4:00
Oct 24 WVMS @ Cascades Academy, 4:00

WVMS Rights & Responsibilities

I have the right to be included, accepted as ourselves, and to be treated with dignity. 

I have the responsibility to include others, honor dignity, and follow WVMS’s democratic way of being.

I have the right to learn in a safe, secure, sustainable, and a fun democratic community.

I have the responsibility to keep our community safe, clean, sustainable, secure, and democratic.

I have the right to be honored and safe, fix problems we may cause or be part of, engage in problem solving, and restore safety for all our community members.

I have the responsibility to honor all community members’ rights, fix problems, and restore justice.

I have the right to be heard as an individual, to share our thoughts freely, and to engage in decision making processes.

I have the responsibility to listen with our whole bodies, question, support ideas,engage in collaborative conversations, and honor our decision making process.

I have the right to be proud, educated equally, to be moved forward as an individual, and to be celebrated for our accomplishments.

I have the responsibility to be self-directed, in charge of our own learning, actively engage in learning opportunities, and empowered.

I have the right to have healthy choices available, to be treated with kindness, and to feel safe.
I have the responsibility to make healthy, kind, and safe choices so that we can take care of ourselves, each other, and the world.

Want a Rooster??

One of our Westside families has a rooster to re-home. If you are interested in having a rooster or know of someone who is, please let us know!

Hello Westside Village Families!
Here are a few things to look out for this week:

Important Dates:

Sep 25          Family Connection Meeting, 5:30pm
Sep 29          Picture Day
Oct 4-6         8th Grade Backpacking
Oct 4-6         5th Grade Camp Tamarack Outdoor School
Oct 19          1st Six Week Community Celebration, 4:30pm
Oct 25-27     No School, District Conference Days

Cross Country Meets
Sep 26 @ High Desert Middle School, 5:15pm
Oct 03 @ Pine Nursery, 5:15pm
Oct 10 @ Pilot Butte Middle School, 5:15pm
Oct 24 District Meet @ Pacific Crest Middle School, 5:15pm

Volleyball Games
Sep 28 WVMS @ St. Francis, 4:00
Oct 03 WVMS @ Bend Int’l School, 4:00
Oct 10 Seven Peaks @ WVMS, 4:00
Oct 12 WVMS @ North Lake, 4:00
Oct 17 St. Francis @ WVMS, 4:00
Oct 20 Bend Int’l @ WVMS, 4:00
Oct 24 WVMS @ Cascades Academy, 4:00

We are a busy bunch at WVMS! 
Here is how to keep up with our Calendar of Events.
The calendar is updated as events are added to our school year.

Innovative and Learning Leadership Camp – Arts & Engineering Fun!

Thank all of you for attending conferences. This is a partnership with our families! We cannot be the best without your partnership. Make sure you had a chance to get your questions answered… if not, email or text Wendy: [email protected], (541) 408-3894.

Technology Resources for Families
Bend-LaPine Schools would like to share the following information with families.
Technology Resources for Parents (English)
Technology Resources for Parents (Spanish)

The links above include step by step guides for parents who wish to sign up for:

Parent Vue, School Meals, Bus Information, Parent Dashboard

Dental Screening 11/8
Advantage Dental will be at our school November 8th and 9th to provide dental services free of charge.  Consent forms went home last week.  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.

Picture Day is Sept 29th
Smile!  Fall pictures will be taken Friday, September 29th.  All students will be photographed.  Order forms went home last week, or you can order online here. Please have your student turn forms in to the office on or before picture day.  Online orders can be placed up to four days after picture day, but shipping charges may apply.

Camp Tamarack Outdoor School (5th Grade), Oct 4th-6th
Our 5th graders will be headed to Camp Tamarack Outdoor School October 4th – 6th. 

Students will leave at 9:00am on Wednesday, 10/4 and return to school at 12:00pm on Friday, 10/6.  If you would like to drop off a lunch for your student you can, otherwise they will eat school lunch on Friday.

8th Grade Backpacking, Oct 4th-6th

Our 8th graders will be headed to the Metolius River for our annual 8th grade backpacking trip October 4th-6th.  Permission slips went home last week.  Students should arrive at school at 8:00 on Wednesday, 10/4 and should bring lunch for each day.  More information and a packing list will come home this week.

October Before & After Care

Now is the time to sign up for October Before & After Care.  Please fill out this BEFORE/AFTER CARE form if you need before/after school care for October. Remember, you get to choose 1 club FREE with enrollment of monthly B/A Care (fill out club form when it comes out to secure your spot). Scholarships are also available, please reach out to Miss Lovely to make arrangements. Daily drop-ins are available every day and cost $15. You must sign up on PayPal prior to your child attending.

Volunteer Ideas

We love volunteers! We would love help with:

Help in the garden, getting our All for One Closet organized and sorted, labeling and organizing our Mini Kitchen, help with our bikes (sorting, fixing, scrapping), and help during the school day at lunch time (handing out milks to kids).

If any of these things appeal to you, please call the office and we can get you set up to come in! 541-355-2000.

Hello Westside Village Families!
Here are a few things to look out for this week:

Important Dates:

Sep19-27    Goal Setting Conferences
Sep 25          Family Connection Meeting, 5:30pm
Sep 29          Picture Day
Oct 4-6         8th Grade Backpacking
Oct 4-6         5th Grade Camp Tamarack Outdoor School

Goal Setting Conferences Sept 19th-27th

If you haven’t already done so, please sign up for our upcoming goal setting conferences. These conferences are a valuable opportunity for us to discuss your child’s goals and any questions or concerns you may have. Your involvement is key to your child’s success, and we look forward to meaningful conversations that will help us work together as a team. Call or visit Marcie in the Office.

Please Note: If your conference is at 4:00pm or later, please enter through the front rotunda doors – the main entrance to the office will be closed.

WVMS Friends Council Meeting Monday, Sept 25th at 5:30pm in the Great Room

If you weren’t able to make the morning meeting on Sept 7th, join us next Monday to learn about our non-profit organization and how you can become involved in our school. Our agenda will be about volunteer opportunities & a quick training. There will also be Q&A time to answer questions about WVMS. If you’d like to attend, students are welcome to join an extended After Care (for this meeting only) in the Great Room from 5:30-6:30.

If you happen to be in your child’s goal setting conference during the meeting time, please check in with Wendy in the rotunda or join late.

Picture Day is Sept 29th

Smile!  Fall pictures will be taken Friday, September 29th.  All students will be photographed.  Find order forms here, or look for them to come home soon. Please have your student turn them in to the office on or before picture day.  Online orders can be placed up to four days after picture day, but shipping charges may apply.

Camp Tamarack Outdoor School (5th Grade), Oct 4th-6th

Our 5th graders will be headed to Camp Tamarack Outdoor School October 4th – 6th.  Forms went home with students last week.  Check your email for another copy, or contact the office.  Forms are due by next Friday, 9/22.

Students will leave at 9:00am on Wednesday, 10/4 and return to school at 12:00pm on Friday, 10/6.  If you would like to drop off a lunch for your student you can, otherwise they will eat school lunch on Friday.

Before and After School Care, Clubs & Sports

Our after-school care, clubs and sports are filling up FAST, but it’s not too late! September Before and After Care is prorated at $180. Please fill out this CLUB/SPORTS form ASAP if you are interested in a club or fall sport and this BEFORE/AFTER CARE form if you need after school care. Remember, you get to choose 1 club FREE with enrollment of September B/A Care (fill out both forms to make your choice). Scholarships are also available, please reach out to Miss Lovely to make arrangements. Daily drop-ins are available every day and cost $15. You must sign up on PayPal prior to your child attending.

New Cell Phone Policy

The district’s middle schools have recently revised their cell phone policy with a focus on enhancing the learning environment, promoting good social habits, and ensuring school safety. At Westside Village in the Elder Community, we kindly request that students keep their phones stored away during instructional time, with designated breaks for phone use. We will provide reminders to students who may inadvertently disrupt learning or engage with inappropriate content on their phones. If disruptions persist, we may request the phone be checked in with the office or, in extreme cases, remain at home. 

For our K-5 students, we encourage leaving phones at home or checking them in at the office to maintain a positive and responsible learning atmosphere. Our ultimate goal is to cultivate responsible digital citizenship and create a conducive learning environment, and we sincerely thank you for your support in achieving this vision.

New Pick-Up Policy 

The end of the school day at Westside Village is an important time for fitness and community. Therefore, we ask that between 3:00 and 3:35, students not be picked up from school unless there is an emergency.  If your student leaves early for a regular sports practice or activity, please arrange to pick them up at or before 3:00. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

Elder Camping Fun @ Waldo Lake