Westside Village Magnet School

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.

Important Dates:

Click here for the full WVMS School Year Calendar.

Arrival Time Reminder

Just a reminder: Our doors open at 8:35am (8:20am for breakfast) unless your child rides the bus or is signed up for Extended Care (see below to sign up). We staff our programs based on the number of sign-ups. It is essential that our attendance counts are accurate for the safety of students and sustainability for the program.

Elder Camping (Take Two) 9/16-9/18

We are hoping our Elders will be headed to Simtustus Lake Mon, 9/16 to Weds, 9/18. We will keep you posted and appreciate your patience while we navigate this crazy weather! Students should arrive to school at 8:15am on Monday morning so that we are ready to leave NO LATER than 9:00am. Our busses have to be back for their routes and cannot wait for late students.

Permission slips and an informational letter will come home the first week of school.  The cost is $50 per student.  Payment is due Friday, 9/13.  Payments can be made in the office with cash, check or card, or you can pay on the Friends of Westside Village website.

Dental Screening 9/19

Advantage Dental will be at our school September 19th to provide dental services free of charge.  Consent forms went home last week or 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 last week and are available in the office, or you can order online.  Find more information HERE.

Speech Screening K-3

Hearing screenings for all kindergarten and 3rd grade students will be held within the first few weeks of school.  Kindergarteners also participate in speech and language screenings.  If you wish your child to not participate in the screenings, please contact the school.  You will only be notified of the results of the screening if your child needs further assessment by a specialist.  If you are not notified, you can assume your child passed the screening. Expect results, as needed, within 2-3 weeks after the screening.

Notes From Your Classrooms:

Centers (K-1st)

We have loved welcoming the Centers back to school this week!  We have been learning about our community and working on lots of name art. New students have also enjoyed music and drama at Little Duck Camp.We have loved welcoming Centers back to school this week! We have been learning all about our community and working on lots of name art. In math, we are practicing numbers, collecting data, and making graphs. In language arts, we are reading stories together and making connections. New students have also enjoyed music and drama at Little Duck Camp.

North and South (2nd-5th)

Wow, what a fabulous start to the school year! Upstairs, we have begun our math, language arts, and thematic rotations. Students have been learning our systems and expectations for our school community culture, as well as participating in identity and get to know you activities. Please be sure to schedule your student-led goal setting conferences if you haven’t already.

Elders (6th-8th)

Last week the Elders learned some of our routines around math and language arts. We reflected in our Response Journals about the picture book Be You and tried out some math puzzles in our MSEI logs. We brainstormed iPad expectations for school. We learned about our community by playing a bunch of get-to-know-you games and taking surveys about reading and math.

News From Friends

Session 1 Extended Care, Clubs, Sports Signups are Closing Friday 9/13! Drop In Still Available

Please sign up for Extended Care, Clubs, and Sports if you are interested and haven’t already. Visit www.friendsofwestside.com. Sign ups for Session 1 will close Friday, September 13th. Drop in will still be available. 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.

Important Dates:

So Great to See Your Smiling Faces! It’s Going to be a Great Year!

Arrival Time Reminder

We have had many excited students and families arriving early, which is wonderful! Just a reminder: Our doors open at 8:35am (8:20am for breakfast) unless your child rides the bus or is signed up for Extended Care. We staff our programs based on the number of sign-ups. It is essential that our attendance counts are accurate for the safety of students and sustainability for the program.

Thank You for Attending the Village Council Meeting

Thanks to everyone who attended the Village Council meeting in the garden! Your participation is vital in making our community stronger. There’s another chance to join us next Wednesday morning at 8:15am. We look forward to seeing more of you there.

Elder Camping at Cultus Lake 9/11-9/13

Our Elders will be going on their annual camping trip the second week of school! We will be headed to Cultus Lake Weds, 9/11 to Fri, 9/13. Students should arrive to school at 8:15am on Wednesday morning so that we are ready to leave NO LATER than 9:00am. Our busses have to be back for their routes and cannot wait for late students.

Permission slips and an informational letter will come home the first week of school.  The cost is $50 per student.  Payment is due Tuesday, 9/10.  Payments can be made in the office with cash, check or card, or you can pay on the Friends of Westside Village website.

District-Wide Cell Phone Policy

District wide, cell phone usage is limited this year. Please read our policy here. Thanks for your support in helping us create the best possible learning environment.

Early Pick Up Policy

The end of the school day at Westside Village is an important time for fitness and community. Therefore, we ask that students not be picked up after fitness begins (between 2:45 and 3:35) unless it is an emergency. If your student leaves early for a regular sports practice or activity, please arrange to pick them up at or before 2:45. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

News From Friends

Sign Up for Extended Care, Clubs & Fall Sports!

Please sign up for Extended Care, Clubs, and Sports if you are interested and haven’t already. 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.