{"id":1690,"date":"2025-08-15T20:40:25","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T20:40:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/westside.village\/?p=1690"},"modified":"2025-08-16T17:57:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T17:57:11","slug":"newsletter-august-15-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/westside.village\/2025\/08\/15\/newsletter-august-15-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsletter: August 15, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"\"<\/figure>
\n

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

<\/h2>\n\n\n
\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Aug 27: Open House, 4:30-6:00<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sep 3: First Day of School for ALL Westside Students, including all Kindergarteners (FULL school day, 8:35-3:35)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sep 3: Parent Coffee in the Garden, 9:00<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sep 10: Early Release Wednesdays Begin (8:35-2:05)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

Welcome to the 2025-26 School Year!<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Dear Westside Village Families,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy the remaining days of summer and get ready to gear up for a fantastic adventure, the 2025-26 School Year!  We hope our families have had some fabulous fun and great connection time with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Westside Village is looking forward to connecting with our new and returning families. We are committed to building strong relationships with families, getting to know all students, building and enriching skills and interests to encourage each child\u2019s inherent dignity and infinite potential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have exciting news to share that includes Title I funding, Computer Science opportunities for our entire school including a course for our elders, Spanish K-8, and more new innovative and inclusive fun! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark your calendars for<\/strong> Open House<\/em><\/strong> on Wednesday, August 27th 4:30-6:00. <\/strong>This will be an opportunity to connect with all staff, sign up for Extended Care and Clubs (you do not have to be present to sign up; there will be an email sent out as well), and learn more about the school year ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have a deep commitment to meet the needs of every child in order to ensure that each child receives what they need to grow and develop and ultimately succeed. Please check out the following information to get ready for a fantastic year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy the remaining days of summer; we can\u2019t wait to see you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wendy & WVMS Staff<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALL Westside Students Start on Sept 3<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Westside Village does not do a staggered start for our Kindergarteners or other grades (like you may see noted on other district calendars or communications).  All Westside students begin on the same day: Wednesday, September 3rd. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bus Transportation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Is your student riding the school bus during the 2025 – 2026 school year? Registration is required, even if your student rode the bus last year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a student this year who is eligible for transportation, please log into your ParentVUE<\/a> account and use the Online Registration<\/a> tool. Select the “Annual Request for Transportation” tile to walk you through the bus rider registration process. If you need assistance with logging into or trouble shooting your ParentVUE account, please email student-request@bend.k12.or.us<\/a> or contact Marcie in the office. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To find out if your student is eligible for transportation, go to bls.fyi\/bus<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you hear the news? Our Transportation Department is using a new and improved rider app for families! It\u2019s called My Ride K-12, and you can download and use it to receive notifications and real-time updates on your student\u2019s bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beginning Saturday, August 16, you can log into My Ride K-12 and add your student(s) to your profile using their student ID number and 8-digit date of birth (MMDDYYYY). While you may be able to see bus routes as early as August 16th, bus routes will be finalized and available to view in the app by September 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For in-person assistance with transportation registration, we have two events just for you. You\u2019ll find technical assistance, translators, and snacks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday, August 18, 1:30 – 6:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bend Transportation Office – 501 SE 2nd Street, Bend<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, August 20, 1:30 – 6:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Pine Elementary School – 51615 Coach Road, La Pine<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also find step-by-step instructions in this video<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any other questions, please email transportation@bend.k12.or.us. And happy riding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BLS Communication<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n