Hello, Friends of Westview,
Roger Browning here, taking over this week's Westview Weekly to talk about fundraising at The Westview School. Your inbox likely has seen an influx of emails from me, as we launched The Westview Fund earlier this month. The Westview Fund is our key fundraising program that provides an opportunity for parents, alumni, grandparents, parents of alumni, faculty, and staff to secure the continued quality of a Westview education. We invite you to participate at any level and perhaps join the Westview Leadership Society. Any amount you give, large or small, is deeply appreciated.
Speaking of The Westview Leadership Society, this past week, we honored our 2023 Westview Leadership Society members with the dedication of our newly installed Donor Recognition Tree in the 1900 building lobby. The event was a huge success, and we were proud to honor those donors who support our school in such a big way. The Westview Leadership Society consists of donors who give at least $1,000 or more to Westview in a calendar year. Membership is based on combined gifts to all fundraisers, such as The Westview Fund and Fundraising Luncheon, plus gifts of stock or company match. Members of the Westview Leadership Society receive special recognition and opportunities to attend special events.
Fundraising at The Westview School is very important and plays a vital role in helping Westview continue to grow, serve our community, and educate the amazing children who attend our school. Tuition and fees cover only 84% of The Westview School's operating budget; fundraising covers the remaining 16%. This year it is our goal to raise $600,000.
Your generosity enhances our specialized programs that help each child receive individualized attention. You can also help provide scholarships to families who face financial barriers to accessing the specialized education Westview provides. And by joining forces with Westview, you become an integral part of a compassionate community dedicated to the wellbeing of these children.
We know that our amazing children are the heart and soul of Westview and that they are the driving force behind your dedication to our cause. For veteran parents who already understand the importance of The Westview Fund, let me take this opportunity to thank you again for your continued support of The Westview School. And, for our new families who want to learn more about how to support us as we launch this year's fundraising efforts, please visit our Westview Fund page. It is truly a deeply rewarding endeavor.
We hope that you get engaged with The Westview Fund and help us get a good head-start in our 2023 fundraising efforts.
With gratitude,
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Development Director
The Westview School
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Celebrating the Westview Leadership Society |
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Calendar at a Glance
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9
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Westview EDU: Online Safety with Natalie Montfort, PhD
NOVEMBER 20-24, 2023
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You received in your inbox recently information on The Westview Fund 2023. There are a couple of ways to support this fundraising effort. First, donate. You can access our online giving via our website or use the donate link found in the email. Secondly, share. We would love for you to share our Westview Fund information with any family or friends who might be interested in supporting our school. Here is the link to our email, or you can direct them to The Westview Fund page on our website. A print mail-out of our Westview Fund letter will be sent in the mail this week for those who like to write checks instead of using our online giving.
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Save the Date: Dads' Day is Thursday, November 2 |
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Hey there, Westview Dads! This November, Dads' Day will be back on campus at The Westview School. We can't wait to celebrate our Westview Dads! Please save the date for Thursday, November 2, 2023. All dads are invited to campus for a very special morning with their students. Activities and times will vary between grade levels. More details to come, but for now, please make note of your child's grade level and time below:
ECD + PREKINDERGARTEN
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
KINDERGARTEN,
LOWER ELEMENTARY,
+ MIDDLE SCHOOL
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
UPPER ELEMENTARY
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Save the Date for Music for Autism - Saturday, October 14, 2023 |
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The Westview School is so excited to once again partner with Music for Autism for concerts. Music for Autism is a national organization that aims to enhance the quality of life and raise public awareness through autism-friendly, interactive concerts developed specifically for individuals with autism and their families. These performances are live, interactive, open to the community, and autism-friendly. Westview is excited to be the host venue for the Music for Autism events. Save the date for Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 11:00 AM. The Houston-based Boomtown Brass Band will be the musical talent. The concert will be held on the Westview campus in Largent Hall. This event is open to the community, and registration is required. If you are interested in volunteering for the event, please complete this form.
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Order Your 2023-2024 Westview Yearbook |
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The 2023-2024 Westview Yearbooks are on sale in the Balfour store. The link to purchase can be found on the Balfour website. Below are some easy-to-follow instructions for reserving your copy today. The cost per book is $50, and the price for dedications is a Full Page - $100, 1/2 Page - $50, 1/4 Page - $25, and 1/8 Page - $15.
- Click on the Balfour School Store link
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Scroll down and across to the Yearbook Products & ADS and click "Shop Now"
- Enter student info & click "shop for this student"
- Then choose yearbook and what size dedication you would like.
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Help Us Grow Our Substitute Teacher List |
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The Westview School is looking to increase our substitute teacher list. We have found that Westview parents are a perfect fit for this role. As a Westview substitute, you will primarily work as the class assistant for the day. We are so appreciative of all our parents who have dedicated time to support our school by being a part of our sub-list. We would love to include YOU too! The pay is $15 per hour. If you are interested in substitute teaching on a preschool, elementary, or middle school level or if you know someone who would be, please contact Michelle Chapa to complete the necessary paperwork and background check to be added to our list.
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Message from POW: October Meeting Minutes + Trunk-or-Treat |
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OCTOBER MEETING MINUTES
POW's October meeting was another great turnout in person and online. We heard from Roger Browning, Development Director, about fundraising and the Westview Fund, plus we got all the scoop on the upcoming POW event, Trunk-or-Treat. Thank you so much to everyone who made time to join in on today's meeting.
If you couldn't make the meeting but are still interested in getting the info on what POW discussed, you can find the minutes from today's meeting here.
We look forward to seeing everyone at the next meeting scheduled for December 7!
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POW TRUNK-OR-TREAT
POW will be hosting the 6th Annual POW Trunk-or-Treat on October 28 from 10 AM to 12 PM. The Trunk-or-Treat will remain a free event for kids to partake in trick-or-treating, bounce houses, games, and a photo booth. To help make our event a huge success, we are looking for vendors, sponsors, and trunks!
Trunk Sign-ups and will go LIVE Monday, October 16th! A link will be sent out through your Room Parent to all of the families.
Check out all the details in our attached flyers. See the flyer for more details on hosting a trunk and volunteering at the event. Learn more about how to be a POW Trunk-or-Treat sponsor! You can sign-up to be a sponsor starting Monday, October 16th!
Be a vendor at our Boo Bazaar. See the flyer for more details on being a vendor.
Here's a sneak peek at our current vendors:
- Cindy's Wreaths
- Discovery Toys
- Sew Texan Goods
- The Crafti Texan Co.
- LoveUncorked
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Save the Date for Alex’s 5K Run/Walk & Kids' K |
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The Westview School provides a unique, specialized, and nurturing learning environment offering outstanding educational and social opportunities for children on the autism spectrum. |
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