Welcome back, Wildcats!
After three months of planning, it was wonderful to welcome students back to campus this week. This was the week that we planned for and looked forward to. Together, Team Westview met each challenge head-on and welcomed students and their families back to our learning community and campus. The staff’s valiant efforts to think through every scenario and jump every hurdle have been remarkable. This is a special place to work, and I am privileged to be part of the team.
There is a positive vibe buzzing throughout the buildings. Seeing students excitedly exiting their cars and rushing to get to their classrooms, and witnessing our incredible teachers smile as they greet their students in the classrooms and Zoom rooms - these all serve as reminders of why I do this work.
We know that there is more work to be done, and there will be bumps, questions, frustrations, and worry along the way, but we thank you for your patience and confidence in us as we too are learning to adapt and change. This week serves as proof that, when we work together, there is no challenge that is insurmountable.
And in that spirit, it seems apropos that Friday be our first spirit day of the school year. If this is your first year at Westview, it is a long tradition that “On Fridays We Wear Blue.” An easy choice would be your Westview polo given to you in your welcome packet. We also have spirit t-shirts that have been sold by our POW organization through the years. Whatever choice of Westview gear you choose, we cannot wait to close out the first week of the school year showing our Westview Pride.
Cheers to a great year!
|
Head of School
The Westview School
|
|
Calendar at a Glance
Thursday, September 10
- WestviewEDU: Parent Check-In + Self-Care
Thursday, September 17
- Virtual Open House (7:00p-8:30p)
|
|
|
|
Westview Welcomes Nurse Ana |
The Westview School has hired a School Nurse! We are so excited to welcome to Mirjana Meraja (Nurse Ana) to our campus this week. Ana is a registered nurse with over three years’ experience in school nursing. She also holds a BSN in nursing and will be responsible for the Westview Health clinic located in the 1900 building. Welcome to Westview, Nurse Ana.
|
|
Student Health Screening Form Update |
|
Thank you to everyone who took time to complete our STUDENT HEALTH SCREENING FORM prior to Monday drop-off. Parents can expect to receive an email with form instructions every Sunday evening. Forms should be completed by 8:00AM Monday morning on a weekly basis. Daily, we ask to self-screen and if any of your answers change to YES, notify Westview immediately prior to dropping your child off at carpool. Please remember you are answering these questions for your child.
Here is a quick how-to:
Each Sunday evening, login to FACTS Family Portal (formerly RENWEB) using YOUR CHILD’S login information. If you need help finding your child's login information, please contact your homeroom teacher.
Once logged in, you will find the Health Screening Form under WEB FORMS. Complete the form in its entirety and hit SAVE.
Thank you in advance for helping us be #westviewstrong and doing your part to protect all members of our community. y.
It is very important that if any of your answers change to YES, Westview is notified immediately. Your child WILL NOT be permitted into school until the Health Screening has been discussed with Westview administration.
If your child is sick, please keep them home.
Any questions about the student health screening form can be directed to your class teacher or Mrs. Candi.
|
|
WestviewEDU: Parent Check-In + Self Care |
|
|
|
Log on TONIGHT for the first Westview EDU of the school year. Please RSVP and a Zoom link will be emailed to you prior to tonight's event.
How is everyone doing? Being a parent to a special needs child can be HARD. Add on the unique challenges of living during a pandemic - that’s even harder.
Join Mimi Le, M.A., LMFT, LPC on Thursday, September 10 at 7:00PM for our first WestviewEDU of the school year. Mrs. Mimi will present via Zoom and offer tips on how to manage stress, maintain relationships, and offer support as families navigate back to school for your child with autism.
|
|
Message from POW: Back-to-School T-Shirt Sale |
|
Every year POW creates a new t-shirt design to kick off our year of fundraising. Continuing with the theme of "things are a little different this year," POW did a quick closet t-shirt inventory and decided we really don't need a new design because we've got some CUTE and CLASSIC styles still available for purchase. So, if you missed out on any of our previous t-shirts or if your kiddo has had a growth spurt and needs a fresh one, this sale is the perfect time to support POW and save big on the t-shirts from POW past. All t-shirts can be checked out through this shopping website and sent home via carpool. Feel free to reach out to a member of POW Leadership Team with any questions!
|
|
Westview is looking to increase our substitute teacher list. Applicants for a substitute teacher at Westview must be over the age of 18 and a high school graduate. Experience working with children is a plus. References are required. As a Westview substitute, you will primarily work as the class assistant for the day. If you or someone you know may be interested in substitute teaching on a preschool, elementary or middle school level, please email a resume to Russell Avery.
Any additional questions/inquiries regarding job opportunities at The Westview School can be directed to Russell Avery.
|
|
Westview Strong: The Westview School Commitment |
|
Resources
Please refer to COVID-19 tab on The Westview School website for the most up to date information regarding our Child First Reopening Plan.
For the Kids
|
|
The mission of The Westview School is to provide a unique, specialized learning environment offering outstanding educational and social opportunities for children on the autism spectrum. |
|
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: Based on receipt of federal financial assistance through a Paycheck Protection Program loan administered through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) under the CAREs Act, the School acknowledges its obligation to prohibit discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, citizenship status, genetic information, handicap or disability in admissions, access, employment, tuition assistance, educational policies, or other school administered student and employee programs and activities. Questions regarding the School’s compliance with the application and administration of the School’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to Carol Harrison, Principal, charrison@westviewschool.org, 713.973.1900 x100, 1900 Kersten Dr., Houston, TX 77043, or to the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) or to the SBA. Please refer to the School’s SBA Non-Discrimination Compliance Policy on the School’s website for information on how to file complaints with OCR or the SBA. This notice will remain in effect until the School has satisfied and paid off the SBA Paycheck Protection Loan.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
