{"id":2244,"date":"2026-04-30T17:24:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T17:24:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/westside.village\/?p=2244"},"modified":"2026-04-30T17:43:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T17:43:17","slug":"newsletter-april-30-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bend.k12.or.us\/westside.village\/2026\/04\/30\/newsletter-april-30-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsletter: April 30, 2026"},"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:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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May 6: Village Council Meeting, 8:00\/8:15<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 7: Family BBQ & 5th Six Week Celebration, 12:00-2:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 19: WVMS Giveback Night at TEAL (Tea + Art Lounge)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 25: NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day Holiday<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 27-29: Coast Trip (4th-8th Graders)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jun 8: 8th Grade Moving On Celebration, 5:30-7:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 10: NO Early Release Weds, FULL School Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jun 11: Last Day of School (Early Release at 2:05)<\/p>\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

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Family BBQ Lunch & Variety Show, May 7<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, May 7th, families are invited to join their students for lunch and a Variety Show for our 5th Six Week Celebration from 12:00-2:00. Please bring your ID to sign in<\/strong> and arrive at 12:00 to allow time to sign in. Lunch will be served until 12:45.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will pre-print name badges for those that RSVP, so you can skip that line. If you purchase online, that will count as your RSVP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price is $5.50 for adults and $3.50 for siblings. WVMS student meals will be free of charge, but any family attending will need to pay for their meal. Exact change is appreciated, or you can buy your meal online here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coast Trip, May 27-29<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

4th – 8th grade families: We are headed to the Oregon\u00a0Coast\u00a0May 27 – 29! The students will stay in Newport and meals will be at South Beach State Park (the group sites).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We love chaperones! We will be sending home more information and a form to sign up soon. Most chaperones stay in a hotel in Newport or book a campsite at South Beach State Park (there could be some room at the group sites; let us know if you are interested). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coast\u00a0Trip\u00a0information, permission slip packets and VRB credit vouchers will be coming home soon. The cost is $225 this year.\u00a0 Those that sold tickets, worked VRB, babysat, or helped after school will receive a credit voucher and should deduct that amount from $225 to get the total owed.\u00a0 Feel free to call the office if you have questions or if you need a scholarship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

State Testing Has Started!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

State testing began this week. Please make sure your student shows up to school well rested and with a charged iPad!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2025-26 Oregon Statewide Tests (OSAS)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This school year our 3rd through 8th grade students will take the Oregon Statewide Tests. Parents have the right to opt their child out of the English Language Arts and\/or the Math tests. We have made it a mission to be creative and smart about how we administer the OR Statewide Tests. We are not going to make students sit for hours at a time testing; we are going to offer them fun snacks, breaks when needed, and all the support we can give. We would like to take this opportunity to turn this challenge into a fun and meaningful experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are links to the Annual Notice for Statewide Testing \u2013 this contains information about the testing and the Opt-Out Form.
OSAS Annual Notice and Opt-Out Form English 25-26
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If you have any questions about the test, please email Felicia at felicia.anderson@bend.k12.or.us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Naglieri Test<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every year, the Bend La Pine School District administers the Naglieri Test to all 2nd grade students as well as 3rd \u2013 5th grade students new to the district. The Naglieri Nonverbal is a brief, nonverbal measure of general ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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News From Friends<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Session 6 Care & Clubs Starts Monday, May 4<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The new and LAST session of Extended Care and Clubs starts Monday, May 4th!\u00a0 We have several new clubs this session; so many to choose from! \u00a0Sign up here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New this session:<\/p>\n\n\n\n