August 24, 2023
Hello, Westview families, 
 
Back-to-School is the best. Our students thrive on routine, and we are happy to report that everyone is settling nicely into the school year. Our teachers are taking advantage of the first week's excitement to prepare our students for success in the academic year. The first few days had teachers focused on getting to know students and establishing classroom routines and expectations.
 
In our Early Childhood Development class, our littlest Wildcats come to school with a lot of big feelings this first week. For some, this is the first experience being away from mom and dad. During circle time, Ms. Jackie has each student move their picture from home to school, giving a clear visual representation of the day ahead. 
 
Ms. Ally introduces our Prekindergarten friends to the expectation of building independence by getting used to following a schedule, learning where their backpacks go, and finding where to sit during classwork. 
 
In Ms. Patronella's Kindergarten class, she shows her students how to "act like soldiers" while walking in the hallways. She models this by walking straight with her arms behind her back. This verbal instruction helps our students stay focused on keeping together and in a straight line while going to and from ancillary classes. 
 
To build classroom community, Ms. Peters' Lower Elementary class began the week with an All About Me project that they will present to the class tomorrow. Students will be encouraged to make connections with new friends based on shared interests. 
 
In Ms. Gulliford's Upper Elementary ELA class, students paired up to talk about expectations for ELA. Ms. Gulliford then opened a group discussion to decide on class rules collaboratively. 
 
In Art with Mrs. Kaylee, Middle School students participated in a class discussion about what art is and is not for. For example, art is for "not being afraid of mistakes" and "trying your best." Art is not for "running" or tearing up artwork."
 
All of the above points towards a successful start to the Westview school year.
 
Looking forward,




Head of School
The Westview School
Welcome Back, Wildcats!
Calendar at a Glance

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25
  • Westview Spirit Day (On Fridays We Wear Blue)

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
  • Labor Day (No School)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

SEPTEMBER 11-15
  • Scholastic Book Fair

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
  • Open House | 6:00 PM
On Fridays We Wear Blue
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 our POW organization has sold through the POW Spirit Store. Whatever Westview gear you choose, we cannot wait to close out the first week of the school year, showing our Westview Pride.
Sign-Ups for Extracurriculars Coming this Fall
KARATE WITH MASTER PLUMBER
Improve self-control, focus, balance, flexibility, respect, and confidence in Phil's Karate Classes. Master Plumber is returning to Westview for karate on Thursdays. Sessions will be held on Thursdays starting September 14, 2023 and running through April 2024. Time for Lower Elementary is 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM, and Upper Elementary + Middle School is 12:30 PM to 1:15 PM. Karate fees are $320 per student for the fall semester (Sept-Dec) plus $80 for uniform & registration. The spring semester (Jan-April) fee is $320.

See the flyer for more details plus no class dates.
CHESS WIZARDS
We are excited to welcome Chess Wizards back to campus this fall for challenging chess lessons, exciting tournaments, fun, team activities, and more! If you’re brand-new to chess, you will learn the basics and get playing right away. If you’re a seasoned checkmate artist, you will learn new ways to let your creativity show on the chessboard. Classes will be Tuesdays from 3:20 PM to 4:20 PM for 8 sessions beginning on September 12. The cost is $168 per student. Chess Wizards enrollment is for Upper Elementary and Middle School students only.  Register at www.chesswizards.com. See the flyer for more details.
Westview EDU: The Sensory System and Self-Regulation
Our sensory systems are the first impression of our world, and they are one of the main tools we use to determine safety and comfort in order to thrive. Join us on Thursday, September 7 at 9:15 AM in Largent Hall for our first Westview EDU of the school year – Westview EDU | The Sensory System and Self-Regulation: Tips and Tools for Supporting Your Student with Lizzy Simon, OTD, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist at The Stewart Center. Lizzy will discuss how our sensory systems work together for muscular and cognitive development, how they impact our nervous system, and how to best support different sensory perspectives as they relate to regulation for your child.

This event will be held in person in Largent Hall on The Westview School campus. Zoom attendance will be available by request. All attendees, both virtual and in-person, should register for the event.

 
Any questions? Having an issue with the online registration form? Email Sarah Chauvin for assistance.
Message from POW: Join Us for the September POW Meeting
POW will hold its monthly meeting next Thursday, September 7 at 10:15 AM, immediately following Westview EDU. The meeting will be in person in Largent Hall.

POW Meetings are held once a month. Dates will be posted in the Calendar at a Glance and in the Westview Weekly each month. A reminder will be sent the week before the meeting.