February 3, 2022
Hello, Westview families, 

One of the recent updates to our calendar is a change of date for our annual Fundraising Luncheon. We are really looking forward to once again hosting this in-person event for our families and the greater Westview community. We hope you save the date and RSVP to attend our event at River Oaks Country Club on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. This will be my first Fundraising Luncheon with The Westview School, and I am very much looking forward to the preparations and planning and being a part of this fantastic Westview tradition.

We are thankful to our new Development Director, Roger Browning, who is jumping headfirst into all the planning and preparation that goes into a successful event. He comes to Westview with much experience with non-profit fundraising and the special needs community, and we are looking forward to you all getting to know him better. As in previous years, the success of our event hinges on the participation of our families. We are looking for table hosts for the event, and if you are interested, please see the information below and register.

Best,
Head of School
The Westview School
Be Our Guest at The Westview School Fundraising Luncheon
Be our Guest at The Westview School Fundraising Luncheon. The event is back in person at River Oaks Country Club. Please save the date for Wednesday, March 30th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, and join our community in support of The Westview School. Our Fundraising Luncheon is an annual event and is our largest fundraiser of the year.

We need the help of our families to make this event a success. We are looking for individuals to host a table for the luncheon. Here is how it works: Register here as a guest or table host. Then, you invite friends, family, co-workers to sit with you at our luncheon and learn all the great things Westview is doing for our students.
It costs nothing to host a table. The event is FREE to attend for all guests, but registration is required. At the event, there will be a short program with both student and parent speakers concluding with a soft ask for donations from our Board of Directors. If you have guests interested in supporting The Westview School, please consider hosting a table and extending an invitation to them. Think friends, family, neighbors, business associates, professionals, and church members.

More details to come next week. Questions? Email Roger Browning, Director of Development.
Westview Welcomes - Director of Development
Westview is excited to welcome our new Director of Development, Roger Browning. Roger comes to Westview with a wealth of knowledge in development, marketing, and executive leadership. His most recent experience is working in non-profit fundraising within the special needs community as the Development Director for Special Olympics Texas in Houston.
We are looking forward to having Roger on board to help grow our community reach and meet our fundraising goals. Roger is a longtime resident of Houston, TX, but bleeds purple and gold. He attended Louisiana State University and holds a degree in Marketing from McNeese University. He prides himself on his compassion and tenacity, and Westview is lucky to have him join our team. Welcome, Roger!
Calendar at a Glance

Friday, February 18, 2022
  • Staff Development/Student Holiday

Monday, February 21, 2022
  • Presidents’ Day (No School)

Monday, February 28, 2022
  • Re-enrollment Contracts due

March 14-18, 2022
  • Spring Break

Wednesday, March 30, 2022
School Update: Monitoring Weather Conditions
We are monitoring the winter weather situation in our area and the potential for dangerous driving conditions to develop overnight and into tomorrow morning. Currently, The Westview School will be open for regular school hours on Friday, February 4, 2022. Families will be notified via our Westview Information Notification System (W.I.N.S.) should there be any changes to our schedule.
January Wonder Wall Winners
Congratulations to our Lower Elementary friend, Leo, on being our January Super Flexible Wonder Wall Winner. Leo shows outstanding flexibility throughout the school day. He is always quick to read the clock and schedule to ensure he keeps his friends on track. When changes arise, he is prepared to go with the flow and inform the class of the change—he even asks the class for their OK. It’s a pleasure having him in class! Excellent job, Leo! We are so proud of you.
Hooray to Alex in Lower Elementary for being a January Wonder Wall Winner. Alex is Out of this World in so many ways: he is such a kind friend and gets along well with all his classmates. He is quick to follow directions, listen to his teachers, and always tries his very best in everything he does. Alex has an outgoing personality and never fails to put a smile on everyone’s face. He is truly a bright light, and we are so proud of his hard work! Congratulations, Alex!
Doran in Upper Elementary has a Heart of Gold! Anyone who knows this kiddo will tell you he is kind and a friend to all. Doran greets everyone with good morning and a big smile on his face each morning. He excitedly shares what he did the night before and loves to answer questions and talk about his interests. Doran makes a point to include others in games and activities during recess and cheers others on while also trying to make them laugh. Doran is cooperative and works hard as a team member by listening to others’ opinions and thoughts about class projects. Way to go, Doran! Congratulations on being our January Heart of Gold Wonder Wall Winner.
Westview Summer Camp Registration is Open
Registration is NOW open for Westview Summer Camp. Give your student a fun, structured summer filled with activities that help maintain the academic and social skills learned throughout the school year. Westview Summer Camp is open to current students and their siblings. Recent former and incoming students may also apply.

9 AM to 2 PM | Monday - Friday
Session 1: June 13-July 1
Session 2: July 11-29

Cost: $1550 per session

Earlybird 10% discount is available for camp tuition when registered by March 31.

Having an issue with the online registration form? Email Sarah Chauvin for assistance.
Note from Nurse Ana: Delivery of Medications to School
Here is a reminder on the delivery of your child's medication to The Westview School. All medication, including over-the-counter and vitamins, must be delivered to school in the original container. Medications must be turned into the school nurse or Westview staffer by a parent. It is a licensing requirement that medications be transferred from adult to adult and cannot be brought to school via child or child's backpack.

All medications must be accompanied by a Student Medication Form. Thank you for your strict adherence to these guidelines.
Wildcat Chronicle: Winter 2022
Have you checked out the winter edition of our school magazine, the Wildcat Chronicle! In this issue, you will find updates on our wonderful Westview alumni who are doing amazing things, an article on our new PreKindergarten curriculum and the thoughtful process behind its selection, plus a look to the future of The Westview School as we begin working through our strategic plan. Happy reading, Westview!
Westview is Hiring
The Westview School is hiring! Westview is seeking qualified, enthusiastic professionals, to join our team of educators and therapists to fulfill our mission of providing a stimulating, specialized learning environment where children with autism spectrum disorder can reach their fullest potential. If you or someone you know is interested, send a resume and letter of interest electronically to Candi Pettit.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS NEEDED

The Westview School is looking to increase our substitute teacher list. A Westview substitute primarily works as the class assistant for the day. If you or someone you know is interested in substitute teaching on a preschool, elementary, or middle school level, please contact Michelle Chapa to complete the necessary paperwork and background check to be added to our list