Newsletter: August 30th, 2024

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

Important Dates:

Sept 4: First day of school for ALL Westside students, K-8 (8:35-3:35)

Sept 4: Village Council/Parent Meeting in the Garden, 9:00am (All are Welcome!)

Sept 11: Early Release Wednesdays Begin (8:35-2:05)

Sept 11-13: Elder Camping Trip to Cultus Lake

Sept 19-27: Goal Setting Conferences

Sept 27: Picture Day

WVMS School Info

Office Hours: Our Main Office hours are 8:00am-4:00pm

School Hours: 8:35am-3:35pm. Early release Weds: 8:35am-2:05pm (starting 9/11).  Breakfast is served from 8:20am-8:35am (enter through Great Room doors).  Front Rotunda doors open at 8:35am.

Entering our Parking Lot/Drive: Our drive is ONE WAY!  Please always ENTER from 13th St. and EXIT onto 12th.

Drop Off/Pick Up Areas: There are many options for dropping off/picking up students. Some families pull into our drive (remember, it is ONE WAY) and drop off/pick up right at the sidewalk/doors, some families park on a side street and walk students up to the front rotunda doors, and some families have a meeting place/regular parking spot where students know to meet. 12th Street tends to be a little busier; we recommend Lexington or 13th St. if you are parking and walking or having your student meet you.

School Supplies: We provide all school supplies that your student will need. Feel free to get send your student with a backpack and water bottle, and we’ll provide everything else! We recommend labeling all personal items so that if they are lost, they can be returned.

Attendance: To report an absence, please email [email protected] or call the office (541) 355-2000 and make sure to include the reason for the absence.  Parents/Guardians have 3 days to excuse an unexcused absence.

iPad Insurance (6th-8th graders): 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).  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.

School Meals: All students will receive FREE breakfast and lunch this year; no application is necessary.  If your student would like a second meal or second milk, they will need to purchase those items. Visit the district website to learn how to load money onto a meal account using BLPay.

Student Medication: Medication should be dropped off in the office and the proper paperwork must be filled out by a Parent/Guardian.  It is never ok for a student to carry medication on them – even over the counter medication. All medication must be in its original container/box and within the expiration period.

Contacting Teachers: Please email your student’s teachers directly using their [email protected].

Volunteering: We LOVE Volunteers!  Visit the district website for instructions on how to become a volunteer. Once you are approved, please reach out so that we can let you know of volunteer opportunities. You must be an approved volunteer to accompany us on any field trips. The process takes up to one week, so please plan accordingly.

Update Information: Please help us keep your information up to date in our system. If your phone number, address, or email has changed or you need to add/remove emergency contacts for your student, please do so in Parent Vue or call or email Ms. Marcie.  If you need help activating or getting into your Parent Vue account, please contact Ms. Marcie.

School Starts Weds, Sept 4th for ALL WVMS Students, K-8th

Westside Village students ALL start on Wednesday, September 4th. The Bend-La Pine calendar shows a different start time for Kindergarteners and 7th and 8th grade students – this does not apply to Westside Village students. ALL K-8 start on Wednesday, September 4th from 8:35am-3:35pm. Early Release Wednesdays will begin the following week, on September 11th.

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 go 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 card, cash or check.

Visitor Management (Scan Your ID)

Anytime you wish to enter our building during school hours, you must scan your ID and wear a visitor badge. If you have never used your ID to sign in to a Bend-La Pine school, feel free to stop by on Tuesday, September 3rd between 9:00-3:00 to get put into our system and save time on the first day of school. Then you will be able to scan your ID in our lobby and have your badge printed each time you visit.

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 the hours of 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!

Starting this fall, Extended Care/Clubs will be available at a flat rate on a six week rotation to allow flexibility for families to choose from 1 to 5 days of extended care per week according to your needs. The monthly rate will vary based on the number of days your child attends, allowing you to customize their after-school schedule as it suits your family. 

As always, we will offer partial scholarships to families who qualify for government assistance, ensuring that our extended care program remains accessible to all students.

We are able to accommodate all of our families that would like to take part in our Extended Care program. There is no worry of being put on a waitlist.

Visit the Friends of Westside Village website to sign up or get more information. Text our Extended Care coordinator with any questions: 541-728-3609

Have a Great Club Idea? Want to Volunteer?

Friends of Westside Village is looking for Club Volunteers! Do you have an interest that would make a good club? Let us know! We’d love to hear some new ideas. Call the office for more information or plan to join us at our first Village Council meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 4th at 9:00am in the garden!

Newsletter: August 21, 2024

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

Mark Your Calendar

Aug 28th: Open House, 4:30-6:00

Sept 4th: First Day of School for ALL Westside Students (FULL school day, 8:35-3:35)

Sept 11th: Early Release Wednesdays Begin (8:35-2:05)

Open House is Next Wednesday, Aug 28th

We look forward to seeing you next Wednesday from 4:30-6:00 for Open House! Meet the staff, see your classrooms, and sign up for Extended Care and Clubs!

Free Breakfast & Lunch for All Students

Did you know that all students in the Bend-La Pine school district will receive free breakfast and lunch this year? No application is required. If your student would like a second meal or second milk, they will need to pay for those items. Meal accounts can be loaded using BLPay.

Monthly menus can be found in the office or posted in this blog at the beginning of each month.

We Provide All School Supplies

We will provide all needed school supplies. You are welcome to send your child with a backpack and water bottle. We strongly suggest labeling all items so they can be returned to your student’s cubby if lost.

News From Friends

What is Friends of Westside Village?

Friends of Westside Village is our nonprofit organization that supports and guides our school improvement. It is a group of parents, guardians, community members and staff that works together to develop and monitor our school improvement plan. This includes  finances, curriculum, programs, and events. The Village Council is made up of Friends Volunteer Board Members and elected families, students, and school staff (traditionally known as Site Council.)

Friends of Westside Village also develops, directs and supplements our Extended Care Programs, Clubs, Adventures, Artists in Residence, and other enhancement academic and social activities.

The Village Council develops and leads the work, follows articles of organization (bi-laws,) and makes decisions based on budget, finances, and input from our families and community members. Our open meetings are once a month during the school year. We highly encourage our families to attend.

Extended Care & Clubs

Starting this fall, Extended Care/Clubs will be available at a flat rate on a six week rotation to allow flexibility for families to choose from 1 to 5 days of extended care per week according to your needs. The monthly rate will vary based on the number of days your child attends, allowing you to customize their after-school schedule as it suits your family. 

As always, we will offer partial scholarships to families who qualify for government assistance, ensuring that our extended care program remains accessible to all students.

We are able to accommodate all of our families that would like to take part in our Extended Care program. There is no worry of being put on a waitlist.

Website will be shared soon or sign up at Open House!

Have a Great Club Idea? Want to Volunteer?

Friends of Westside Village is looking for Club Volunteers! Do you have an interest that would make a good club? Let us know! We’d love to hear some new ideas. Call the office for more information. 541-355-2000

Newsletter: August 12, 2024

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

Welcome to the 2024-25 School Year!

Dear Westside Village Families,

Welcome to the 2024-25 school year! We hope that summer has brought you some joy and relaxation with family and friends. It is time to start thinking about school! Whether you are returning to us for another year or joining our Village family for the first time, there are some pieces of information that will help the start of a successful school year!

Mark your calendars for Open House on Wednesday, August 28th 4:30-6:00. This will be an opportunity to connect with all staff, sign up for Before and After School Care/Clubs, and learn more about the school year ahead.

We have a deep commitment to making sure all families and students develop a sense of belonging and joy of being part of our community. Together we will build on nurturing patience, empathy, listening, and openness. We are looking forward to connecting, relating, and learning from all of you. Strong partnerships with our families is key to a successful school experience for our children.

Enjoy the remaining days of summer and get ready by being curious, adventurous, and brave. In collaboration, together, we can take the next steps toward being amazing humans that collectively inspire and build infinite potential in all. 

Wendy & WVMS Staff

The Office is Open

Our summer office hours are 9:00am-3:00pm through September 3rd. Office hours for the school year will be 8:00am-4:00pm.

We hope you’ve had a great summer and we can’t wait to see you back!

Mark Your Calendar

Aug 28th: Open House, 4:30-6:00

Sept 4th: First Day of School for ALL Westside Students (FULL school day, 8:35-3:35)

Sept 11th: Early Release Wednesdays Begin (8:35-2:05)

We Have Availability in Some Grades

If you know of anyone that may be a good fit for our community, have them reach out! We have room in some grades. 541-355-2000 or [email protected].

Get Remind Texts

Be on the lookout for an invitation to join Westside Village’s Remind text group. Groups are by grade level, so you may need to accept multiple invitations. Often our texts apply to our entire community but there are times that they are specific to a certain grade level, so it’s good to join each applicable group.

News From Friends

Friends of Westside Village is our nonprofit organization that supports and guides our school improvement. It is a group of parents, guardians, community members and staff that works together to develop and monitor our school improvement plan. This includes  finances, curriculum, programs, and events. The Village Council is made up of Friends Volunteer Board Members and elected families, students, and school staff (traditionally known as Site Council.)

Friends of Westside Village also develops, directs and supplements our Extended Care Programs, Clubs, Adventures, Artists in Residence, and other enhancement academic and social activities.

The Village Council develops and leads the work, follows articles of organization (bi-laws,) and makes decisions based on budget, finances, and input from our families and community members. Our open meetings are once a month during the school year. We highly encourage our families to attend.

Starting this fall, Extended Care/Clubs will be available at a flat rate on a six week rotation to allow flexibility for families to choose from 1 to 5 days of extended care per week according to your needs. The monthly rate will vary based on the number of days your child attends, allowing you to customize their after-school schedule as it suits your family. 

As always, we will offer partial scholarships to families who qualify for government assistance, ensuring that our extended care program remains accessible to all students.

We are able to accommodate all of our families that would like to take part in our Extended Care program. There is no worry of being put on a waitlist.

Stay tuned for more information on upcoming blogs. 

Newsletter: June 10, 2024

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

June 13 Last 6 Week Celebration & Fair, 4:00-6:00pm

June 14 8th Grade Trip to Portland

June 17, 18 Water Fun at Westside 

June 18 Last Day of School (Early Release, 2:05pm)

End of Year RAFFLE!

What better way to send out the school year than with a raffle??  We have two, actually, and they are fantastic!  Purchase your raffle tickets in the office with cash, check or card.  

Raffle tickets are $5 each and will be on sale in the office starting Monday, June 10th and will also be on sale at the celebration on June 13th!  The winners will be announced at the celebration (you do not have to be present to win).  

Sisters Package:

Angeline’s Bakery, $25 Gift Card

Oliver Lemon’s/Newport Market Grocery, $20 Gift Card

Sisters Coffee, $25 Gift Card

Three Creeks Brewery, $100 Gift Card

Best Western Sisters, One Night Stay in Deluxe Aspen Suite

Kids Summer Fun Package:

Mountain Air, 2 Hours Jump Time

Friends of WVMS Summer Camp, 1 Free Week

RAD Camp, 2 Free Adventure Trips

High Desert Museum, 2 Free Passes

Tula Movement Arts, 5 Class Certificate

Sun Mountain Fun Center, $100 Gift Card

Black Strap Beanie, Shirt & Buff

June Before/After Care

Oops, we’re late! So sorry for the delay in getting this out; it’s been a busy few weeks! Register for June Before and After care at www.friendsofwestside.com. Cost for June Before and After Care is $144 and $48 for before school only. If you are on a scholarship, please reach out to Ms. Lovely for your June discount code (541) 419-8478.

Last 6 Week Celebration & Restorative History Fair (Rewilding, Ingenuity, Survivance & Hope), June 13th

Come be the audience for the students’ research and projects!

Students will share what they’ve learned about problems created by past decisions and actions in history and they’ll share their ideas for solutions.

As always, you’ll have an opportunity to connect with your student’s teachers and other families, enjoy a meal and some performances.

8th Grade Trip to Portland, Friday June 14th

8th grade families- on Friday, June 14th, we will visit Portland for our final 8th grade celebration.  Students need to be at school by 7:15am to jump on the bus.  We plan on returning to school by 9:30pm for you to pick up your students.  We will have an urban experience, visiting the zoo and OMSI.  We’ll also use the MAX line to travel in the city.  Students need to bring a water bottle and a sack lunch or a school sack lunch that we provide (no microwaveable food, please).

Also, we will stop at the Salem food carts for dinner on our way home.  Have your student bring $15-$20 to buy themselves dinner.  The school will cover the cost of the bus, zoo, and OMSI.  Permission slips are coming home today, or find it here.

Last Days of School Schedule & Water Fun

The last two days of school (June 17 & 18th) will be Water Fun days at Westside.  Please send your student with a change of clothes, swimsuit, towel, water shoes, and water bottle.  Please apply sunscreen at home before coming to school (we will have sunscreen available for reapplication).

Monday, June 17th is a Full School Day and Tuesday, June 18th is Early Release @ 2:05pm. After care will be available for those enrolled.

Lost & Found

Please come check the Lost and Found!  We will have it out front all week so that you can reconnect with your missing items.  Any items not claimed by June 18th at 4:00pm will be donated.

End of Year Medication Pick Up

Please see letter from Nurse Susan here. All medications must be picked up by a parent by the last day of school, Tuesday, June 18th. Any medications not picked up will be discarded.

FREE Summer Lunch for Kids

Check out this flier to find out where to find FREE lunch for kids this summer, starting June 24th!

Youth Choir of Central Oregon (YCCO)

The Youth Choir of Central Oregon is currently auditioning kids who love to sing for our 2024-2025 season! Students entering 5th through 12th grade are welcome to apply. Please contact our choir office for more info at [email protected] or our website at www.ycco.org.

MBSEF Elementary-Age Summer Mountain Bike Program

Newsletter: June 3, 2024

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

June 6 Ghostbusters! The Westside Way – 8th Grade Play Evening Performance @ WVMS, 6:00pm

June 7 K-3 Field Trip to Shevlin Park

June 10 Welcome Adventure for our Rising & New 2024-25 WVMS Elders

June 10 8th Grade Celebration, 5:30-7:00pm, Please RSVP

June 13 Last 6 Week Celebration & Fair, 4:00-6:00pm

June 14 8th Grade Trip to Portland, 7:00am-10:00pm

June 17, 18 Water Fun at Westside 

June 18 Last Day of School (Early Release, 2:05pm)

8th Grade Play: Ghostbusters! The Westside Way, June 6th

Our Elders have been hard at work on their original adaptation of Ghostbusters!

Thursday, June 6th- we will invite our Westside students to watch the play during school, after lunch.

Thursday, June 6th, 6:00pm- we invite all WVMS families and friends to join us for an evening performance of the play here at Westside Village.  Rather than selling tickets, this year we are asking for donations at the door; whatever you choose to donate is ok!

Students involved with the play are invited to stay after school on Thursday and we will provide pizza for them.

K-3 Field Trip to Shevlin Park, June 7th

We will be taking our Kindergarten- 3rd grade students to Aspen Hall at Shevlin Park on Friday, June 7th. The students will participate in a nature study of the area.  We’ll do a scavenger hunt, identify stream insects, birds, plants, etc. Bring a pair of water shoes if you want to get your feet wet and wear sunscreen!

Permission slips coming home today or find it here.

Well Wired ‘Healthy Tech Talk’ @ Highland, June 5th

Wondering when to give your child a smartphone and access to social media? Do you have questions about the impact of screens on kids’ brains & development? Join us for a Well Wired ‘Healthy Tech Talk’ to help you get answers to these questions (and more). 

Led by co-founders, Ami Formica and Brooke Mues, Well Wired promotes conversation about healthy tech choices and delaying smartphones and social media until high school. We will discuss important data & information about today’s addictive tech; the youth mental health crisis; how big tech exploits the attentions of its youngest users; research & expert opinions; parenting tips; and healthy tech alternatives. Well Wired is dedicated to improving our children’s lives and strengthening support for parents in Central Oregon by offering community, discussion, and support around what is considered by many as the greatest parenting challenge of our generation.

This free event is for adults-only; however, children in 5th grade and up are welcome to attend if they are able to sit through the 1.5 hour talk. Sign-up required!

Welcome Adventure for our Rising & New 2024-25 WVMS Elders, Monday, June 10th

We will take our soon-to-be WVMS 6th graders and invite our new incoming middle school students to join us at Hollinshead Barn for a getting to know you day of fun and community building. We are excited to celebrate this group of students becoming Elders and welcome some new Elders too! Permission coming home today or find it here.

8th Grade Celebration, Monday, June 10th 5:30-7:00, Please RSVP!

8th grade families, mark your calendars- it’s time to celebrate these wonderful students heading off to high school!  Monday, June 10th from 5:30 to 7:00, we invite you to join us for dinner and a celebration. Please RSVP to the office with the number attending for your student ASAP.

Last 6 Week Celebration & Restorative History Fair (Rewilding, Ingenuity, Survivance & Hope), June 13th

Come be the audience for the students’ research and projects at our Restorative History Fair on Thursday, June 13th from 4:00-6:00!

Students will share what they’ve learned about problems created by past decisions and actions in history and they’ll share their ideas for solutions.

As always, you’ll have an opportunity to connect with your student’s teachers and other families, enjoy a meal and some short performances.

End of Year Medication Pick Up

Please see letter from Nurse Susan here. All medications must be picked up by a parent by the last day of school, Tuesday, June 18th. Any medications not picked up will be discarded.

Newsletter: May 20, 2024

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

May 22 WVMS Night at Mountain Burger!

May 27 NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day Holiday

May 29-31 Coast Trip, 4th-8th Graders

June 3 River Restoration Field Trip (Olders/Elders not in Play)

June 6 Ghostbusters! 8th Grade Play Evening Performance, Time TBD

June 7 K-3 Field Trip to Shevlin Park

June 10 5th Grade Move Up and Welcome Adventure for our new WVMS Elders

June 10 8th Grade Celebration, 5:30-7:00pm

June 13 Last 6 Week Celebration & Fair, 4:00-6:00pm

June 14 8th Grade Trip, Details to Come

June 17, 18 Water Fun at Westside 

June 18 Last Day of School (Early Release, 2:05pm)

Bend-La Pine Schools Learning Levy

Today is the day!  Have you voted? Learn about the Bend-La Pine Schools 2024 Proposed Learning Levy here.

The Coast Trip is May 29th-31st!

Lots of info went out last week about our annual coast trip for 4th-8th graders.  Your student should have brought home a packet that includes a letter with information, a packing list, permission slip, medication form, kayaking release, and their VRB paycheck if they worked or sold tickets.  The funds earned at VRB are applied to the cost of the trip, which is $200 this year.  Feel free to check in with the office if you have questions or if you’d like to know your student’s balance owed.  All forms and money is due by Monday, May 20th.  Cash, check, card or Paypal is accepted.  Scholarships are available, please call the office or email [email protected] to request.

Beach Letter & Packing List

Coast Trip Permission Slip (sign & return)

Coast Trip Medication Letter (sign & return)

Kayaking Release of Liability (sign & return)

Nurse Susan will be at school on Friday, the 24th and Tuesday, the 28th to accept medications for the trip. PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE DAY THAT WE LEAVE! You will need one medication form per medication. Please do not send vitamins, melatonin, or other supplements that are not absolutely necessary. Please do not send medication with your student. We will have over the counter medication available if needed.

Please fill out this form if you are interested in volunteering at the coast!  We can’t wait!

Eat at Mountain Burger Tomorrow, May 22nd

Join us tomorrow! Wednesday, May 22nd, eat at Mountain Burger and earn money for our school!  Tell your friends, family, and neighbors!  Mountain Burger has agreed to give 10% of sales ALL DAY on May 22nd back to Friends of Westside Village! Dine-in, takeout, lunch or dinner! Can’t wait to see you there!

8th Grade Play: Ghostbusters!

Our Elders have been hard at work on their original adaptation of Ghostbusters.  The week of June 3-7 will be all about the play.  The 3rd and 4th will be rehearsals during school. The 5th will be a special performance at school for Westside students.  The 6th will be a daytime performance for neighboring schools and an evening performance for our families and the public!

Whychus Creek Restoration Adventure O/E

We have an exciting opportunity for all students to do some river restoration! We are so grateful for our partnership with the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council to organize a few projects on various water sources in our area. We will take a total of 3 trips over the next month. Our last trip is Monday, June 3rd. We will be taking Olders and any Elders not involved in the play to Creekside Park in Sisters to help with riparian planting, pulling invasive weeds, and cleaning up trash near Whychus Creek. We will continue to learn about healthy watersheds and what it means to be a steward of the river.

5th Grade Move Up & Welcome Adventure for New WVMS Elders, Monday, June 10th

We will take our soon-to-be 6th graders and invite our new incoming middle school students to join us at Hollinshead Barn for a getting to know you day of fun and community building. We are excited to celebrate this group of students becoming Elders and welcome some new Elders too! Permission slips to come.

8th Grade Celebration, Monday June 10th

8th grade families, mark your calendars- it’s time to celebrate these wonderful students heading off to high school!  Monday, June 10th from 5:30 to 7:00, we invite you to join us for dinner and a celebration. Please RSVP to the office with the number attending for your student by Monday, June 3rd.

Newsletter: May 13, 2024

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

May 16 New Incoming K-5 Orientation, 5:00-6:00
May 20 Coast Trip Chaperone Meeting, 5:30
May 22 WVMS Night at Mountain Burger!
May 27 NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day Holiday
May 29-31 Coast Trip, 4th-8th Graders
June 3 River Restoration Field Trip (Olders/Elders not in Play)
June 6 Ghostbusters! 8th Grade Play Evening Performance, Time TBD
June 7 K-3 Field Trip to Shevlin Park
June 10 5th Grade Move Up and Welcome Adventure for our new WVMS Elders
June 10 8th Grade Celebration, 5:30-7:00pm
June 13 Last 6 Week Celebration & Fair, 4:00-6:00
June 14 8th Grade Trip, Details to Come
June 17, 18 Water Fun at Westside 
June 18 Last Day of School (Early Release, 2:05pm)

Thank you so much for all the flowers, food, fruit, and love that came staff’s way last week! It was appreciated!

Congratulations to Mr. Gabe and Ms. Kelly D for being our Excellence in Education Award Winners!

The Coast Trip is May 29th-31st!

Lots of info went out last week about our annual coast trip for 4th-8th graders.  Your student should have brought home a packet that includes a letter with information, a packing list, permission slip, medication form, kayaking release, and their VRB paycheck if they worked or sold tickets.  The funds earned at VRB are applied to the cost of the trip, which is $200 this year.  Feel free to check in with the office if you have questions or if you’d like to know your student’s balance owed.  All forms and money is due by Monday, May 20th.  Cash, check, card or Paypal is accepted.  Scholarships are available, please call the office or email [email protected] to request.

An email went out on Friday 5/10 with all of the forms linked, as well as a chaperone interest form.  Please fill out this form if you are interested in volunteering at the coast!  There will be a chaperone meeting Monday, May 20th at 5:30 in the library.

Session 6 Clubs is Open!

It’s not too late to register for the last session of clubs!  We are keeping most of our same clubs from session 5 and are also adding some fun new ones to the mix. We are excited to offer a Honey Bee club and a disc sports club! Register for clubs at www.friendsofwestside.com/programs. Clubs will run from May 6 – June 14.

May Before and After Care

Register for May Before and After care at www.friendsofwestside.com. Cost for May Before and After Care is $264 and $88 for before school only. As usual, we offer a $60 discount towards a club with your purchase of May before and after care. If you are on a scholarship, please reach out to Ms. Lovely for your May discount code (541) 419-8478.

WVMS Night at Mountain Burger, Weds, May 22nd

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 22nd!  Plan to have dinner at Mountain Burger and earn money for our school!  Mountain Burger has agreed to give 10% of sales ALL DAY on May 22nd back to Friends of Westside Village! Can’t wait to see you there!

8th Grade Play: Ghostbusters!

Our Elders have been hard at work on their original adaptation of Ghostbusters.  The week of June 3-7 will be all about the play for our Elders.  The 3rd and 4th will be rehearsals during school. The 5th will be a special performance at school for Westside students.  The 6th will be a daytime performance for neighboring schools and an evening performance (Time TBD) for our families and the public! Tickets will go on sale soon!

Whychus Creek Restoration Adventure Olders & Elders (not in the play), Monday, June 3rd

We have an exciting opportunity for all students to do some river restoration! We are so grateful for our partnership with the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council to organize a few projects on various water sources in our area. We will take a total of 3 trips over the next month. Our last trip is Monday, June 3rd. We will be taking Olders and any Elders not involved in the play to Sisters to help with riparian planting, pulling invasive weeds, and cleaning up trash near Whychus Creek. We will continue to learn about healthy watersheds and what it means to be a steward of the river.

5th Grade Move Up & Welcome Adventure for New WVMS Elders, Monday, June 10th

We will take our soon-to-be 6th graders and invite our new incoming middle school students to join us at Hollinshead Barn for a getting to know you day of fun and community building. We are excited to celebrate this group of students becoming Elders and welcome some new Elders too! Permission slips to come.

8th Grade Celebration, Monday June 10th

8th grade families, mark your calendars- it’s time to celebrate these wonderful students heading off to high school!  Monday, June 10th from 5:30 to 7:00, we invite you to join us for dinner and a celebration. Please RSVP to the office with the number attending for your student by Monday, June 3rd.

Bend-La Pine Schools Learning Levy

Have you voted? Learn about the Bend-La Pine Schools 2024 Proposed Learning Levy here.

Newsletter: May 6, 2024

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

May 6 Session 6 Clubs Begin 
May 8 Walk & Roll to School Day!
May 9 Family BBQ Lunch, 12:00
May 10 River Restoration Field Trip, Group (Play Elders)
May 16 New Incoming K-5 Orientation, 5:00-6:00
May 22 WVMS Night at Mountain Burger!
May 27 NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day Holiday
May 29-31 Coast Trip, 4th-8th Graders
June 3 River Restoration Field Trip (Olders/Elders not in Play)
June 3-7 8th Grade Play @ WVMS (Exact Performance Dates TBD)
June 10 8th Grade Celebration, Time TBD
June 13 Last 6 Week Celebration & Fair, 4:00-6:00
June 14 8th Grade Trip, Details to Come
June 18 Last Day of School (Early Release, 2:05pm)

Track & Field Meets
May 14 Districts, Gilchrist, Times TBD

Family BBQ Lunch & 5th Six Week Celebration, Thurs, May 9th

Families are invited to join us for a BBQ lunch on Thursday, May 9th from 12:00-2:00. WVMS students’ meals will be free, but adults and siblings will need to pay for their meals with cash or card.  Exact change is appreciated!  Adult Meal: $4.75, Kids Meal: $3.50. If you’d like to round up to make it easy, the change will go directly to Friends of Westside Village!

Want to skip the long line at sign-in? RSVP to [email protected] and we’ll print your badge for you!

**Please note: All adults MUST sign in with their ID in order to have lunch.  No exceptions.**

Whychus Creek Restoration Adventure (Elders in the Play)

We have an exciting opportunity for all students to do some river restoration! We are so grateful for our partnership with the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council to organize a few projects on various water sources in our area. We will be taking a total of 3 trips over the next month. Our next trip is Friday, May 10th. We will be taking the Elders that are involved in the Play to Creekside Park in Sisters to help with riparian planting, pulling invasive weeds, and cleaning up trash near Whychus Creek. We will continue to learn about healthy watersheds and what it means to be a steward of the river. Permission slip coming home tomorrow and is attached here.

May Before and After Care

Register for May Before and After care at www.friendsofwestside.com. Cost for May Before and After Care is $264 and $88 for before school only. As usual, we offer a $60 discount towards a club with your purchase of May before and after care. If you are on a scholarship, please reach out to Ms. Lovely for your May discount code (541) 419-8478.

Session 6 Clubs is Open!

Session 6 Clubs began this week. It’s not too late to sign up! We are keeping most of our same clubs from session 5 and are also adding some fun new ones to the mix. We are excited to offer a Honey Bee club and a Disc Sports club! Register for clubs at www.friendsofwestside.com/programs. Clubs will run from May 6 – June 14.

WVMS Night at Mountain Burger, May 22nd

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 22nd!  Plan to have dinner at Mountain Burger and earn money for our school!  Mountain Burger has agreed to give 10% of sales ALL DAY on May 22nd back to Friends of Westside Village! Can’t wait to see you there!

Coast Trip (4th-8th Graders) May 29th-31st

Our traditional celebratory beach trip to Newport, Oregon for our Olders and Elders is fast approaching! We have done this trip for 20 years and it has always been a memory children hold onto forever. Staff and students are so excited for this adventurous tradition! Look for information coming home tomorrow!

Donation Request: Shoe Boxes & Scooters

Anyone have shoe boxes or old razor scooters that they don’t need? We’ll take them! Drop off in the office. Thank you!