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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:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Oct 16: 1st Six Week Celebration\/Title 1 Annual Meeting, 4:30-6:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oct 20-22: Camp Tamarack Outdoor School (5th Graders)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oct 27: Field Trip to Smith Rock\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oct 28: Harvest Party and Fun Run (during the school day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oct 29: WVMS Night (or Day!) at MOD Pizza<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oct 29-31: NO SCHOOL (District Conference Days)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nov 5: Village Council Meeting, 8:00\/8:15 in the Library (All Are Welcome!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nov 11: NO SCHOOL, Veterans Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nov 13: Picture Retake Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nov 24-28: NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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

First Six Week Celebration, Oct 16 4:30-6:00<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Join us for our first Six Week Celebration of the year on Thursday, October 16th from 4:30 to 6:00 at WVMS.  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.  You\u2019ll also find out what it means to be a Title 1 school and take a pie pumpkin and fall recipe home with you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Camp Tamarack Outdoor School (5th Graders), Oct 20-22<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our 5th grade students will be headed to Camp Tamarack Outdoor School Monday, October 20th to Wednesday, October 22nd.  Permission slips and information came home this week and is available below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Camp Tamarack Outdoor School Permission Slip\/Packet<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Geology Field Trip to Smith Rock, Oct 27<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We will be taking our entire student body to Smith Rock for a geology study on Monday, October 27, 2025.\u00a0 We will leave around 9:00am and return by 3:30pm.\u00a0 Permission slips will come home soon and it is available below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smith Rock Permission Slip 10\/27\/25<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harvest Party & Fun Run, Oct 28<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is almost time for our harvest celebration which takes place during school (for the students) on Tuesday, October 28th. 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few things to note about the harvest celebration:<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Students are welcome to dress in costumes but they need to be appropriate for all. Absolutely NO scary, gory or cultural appropriation.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 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!<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 All students will participate in the fun run; please send your student with comfortable shoes.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

-We encourage upcycled and homemade costumes. On Monday, students will have an opportunity to make a mask to wear instead of a costume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NO SCHOOL Days in October, November<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Oct 29-Oct 31:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Friends of WVMS is offering camp for these days.  Sign up through Bend Parks and Rec!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nov 11:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Nov 24-28:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NO SCHOOL for Thanksgiving break. We hope you are able to enjoy some time with your loved ones, rest, and get outside in nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friends of WVMS is offering camp for these days (Mon-Wed).  Sign up through Bend Parks and Rec!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Healthy Tech Pledge to Delay Smartphone & Social Media<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our Central Oregon Well Wired organization (www.wellwired.org<\/a>) is inviting families to sign a Healthy Tech Pledge to delay the use of smartphones and social media. They will be creating a list of Family Healthy Tech Pledgers at each school in BLP, so you can start connecting with other families. It’s much easier to choose basic tech and for kids to feel included when we join together! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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News From Friends<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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2nd Six Weeks Extended Care & Club Sign Ups Are Open!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It’s time to sign up for 2nd Session of Extended Care & Clubs! Visit www.friendsofwestside.com<\/a>. 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check Out Our Clubs (Including Some NEW ONES)!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tuesday Morning:<\/strong> Rock Drums <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday Afternoon:<\/strong> Clay Club, Pokemon Club, Newspaper Club<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday Morning:<\/strong> Rock Band (must have experience)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday Afternoon: <\/strong>Baking Club, Skateboard Club, Lego Club, Frisbee Club, Sign Language Club<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday Afternoon: <\/strong>Garden Club, Tech Time Club<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday Morning: <\/strong>Rock Band (must have experience)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Thanks for Eating at Mountain Burger!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to all that chose to support Friends of Westside Village by eating at Mountain Burger last month!  We raised $395 for our school!<\/strong>  It\u2019s so fun to see our community out and about.  Next up: MOD Pizza on October 29th!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WVMS Night (or Day!) at MOD Pizza<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Join us for some pizza on October 29th and support Friends of Westside Village! We are having a MOD Pizza Fundraiser<\/a> at the 110 NW Sisemore St location. 25% of ALL DAY sales will be donated back to Friends of Westside Village (you must show flyer or tell them you’re with Friends of Westside Village)! Tell your friends, family and neighbors to mark their calendars for pizza on Wednesday, October 29th!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue Bags<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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! You can return to a redemption center yourself, or drop them off at school and we’ll take them for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Last Chance to Get Your Spirit Wear!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

WVMS Spirit Wear is available through the end of this week. We\u2019ve got some new colors and options this year. Check it out!<\/a> Link closes on October 17th.<\/p>\n\n\n

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

\ud83c\udf0b The 2025\u201326 Giving Campaign Has Erupted! \ud83c\udf0b<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2025-26 school year is off to a great start! We\u2019re thrilled to have you as part of our community as we partner to support our amazing students, teachers, and staff at Westside Village. Together, we\u2019re fueling the fire of creativity, curiosity, and community \u2014 and now it\u2019s time to ignite our annual Giving Campaign!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s goal: Raise $10,000<\/em><\/strong> to help keep our school and programs innovative, inclusive, and uniquely Westside Village!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Donation Helps Us Achieve These Goals:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00b7<\/strong>  Healthy snacks \u2014 fueling our students so they can keep their learning lava flowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 <\/strong> Visiting artists, scientists, and athletes from our community \u2014 sparking creativity and inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7  <\/strong>Dishwashing staff \u2014 so we can keep things sustainable and say goodbye to disposable dishware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7  <\/strong>New risers for our Upstairs Community \u2014 helping our kids rise to the occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7  <\/strong>A new dog waste station \u2014 so our neighborhood pups can keep doing their part to keep the campus clean and tail-waggingly welcoming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 <\/strong> Student scholarships \u2014 ensuring every kid can join clubs, adventures, and ignite their passions!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udca5 Ready to Erupt with Support?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your donation is 100% tax-deductible<\/em><\/strong> and super easy to make:<\/p>\n\n\n\n