{"id":1300,"date":"2024-12-19T19:42:06","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T19:42:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/westside.village\/?p=1300"},"modified":"2024-12-19T21:18:12","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T21:18:12","slug":"newsletter-december-18-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/westside.village\/2024\/12\/19\/newsletter-december-18-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsletter: December 18, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Hello Westside Vil<\/em><\/strong>lage Families!
Here are a few things to look out for this week:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Important Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Dec 19: Winter Solstice Celebration, 4:30-6:00pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dec 23-Jan 3: NO SCHOOL, Winter Break<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jan 2-Jan 24: Choice Options Lottery for Grades 1-12<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jan 2-Jan 24: Priority ACR Window<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jan 2-Mar 21: Choice Options Lottery for Kindergarten<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jan 6: Parent Parking Lot Coffee & Pastries, 7:45am<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jan 8: Village Council Meeting, 8:15am<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jan 13: WVMS Tour & Info Session, 5:15-6:30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jan 20: NO SCHOOL, Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jan 31: NO SCHOOL, Teacher Work Day<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Click here for the full WVMS School Year Calendar<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2nd Six Week Celebration & Winter Solstice Performances 12\/19, 4:30-6:00pm<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Donations Needed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We are in need of working box fans for upcoming and ongoing science inquiries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Youth Truth Survey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We will be asking your child to participate in the YouthTruth Student Survey in January. The YouthTruth Student Survey is a nationally recognized survey used in hundreds of schools and districts across the country, surveying hundreds of thousands of students. The confidential survey asks students about their experiences in the school and with their teachers, including how engaged they are at school, the rigor of their coursework, and their preparedness for the future. Our school, other schools, and researchers may use such information for developing plans to help schools and teachers improve. For information about this survey, please visit https:\/\/youthtruth.org<\/a>, or speak to a school administrator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although we want to hear from all students, participation in this survey is voluntary. Please be aware that under federal law, you have the right to review a copy of the questions asked of your child. If you would like to do so, you can view a copy of the survey at school. You can opt your student out by filling out this form<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choice Options Lottery Opens 1\/2<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Choice Options Lottery opens on January 2nd.\u00a0 Visit this link<\/a> 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t hesitate to call Marcie with any questions.  541-355-2001<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lost & Found Items Will be Donated Over Break<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

News From Friends<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Session 3 Extended Care\/Clubs is Open!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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

Winter Break Camps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dec 23-Jan 3:<\/strong>
<\/strong>NO SCHOOL for Winter Break.

Friends of Westside Village offers Non School Day Camp for these days.  Sign<\/strong> up through Bend Parks and Rec<\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Giving Campaign<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, we need your help to sustain and expand the innovative educational programs that make Westside Village extraordinary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your support directly impacts our students by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n