Dear Westview Families,
This year is "Our Time to Shine," and as Westview works through the reaccreditation process, we need your help! We are reviewing the Cognia Performance Standards and reflecting on how well Westview meets the standards in virtually every aspect of our school. This rigorous process allows us to engage our entire school community in identifying our strengths and opportunities for growth.
Last week, your family should have received an email with a survey link. Information from YOU is essential to the success of our reaccreditation. As of today, we have collected 30 responses. Our goal is to have feedback from 75% of our families. The survey is quick and easy and takes 1-2 minutes to complete. Thank you to those who have already provided your input. We appreciate your insight.
It is not too late to share your thoughts; we appreciate you taking the time to complete the survey.
Similarly, in the next week or so, our Upper School students will share their experience with our program through a similar survey. This systemic approach will provide us with pivotal insights to help set improvement priorities and ongoing support for elevating our school's quality and commitment to continuous improvement.
Best,
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Head of School
The Westview School
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Climate & Culture Parent Survey |
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As part of our reaccreditation, Westview is required to collect data from families about their experience at The Westview School. Below you will find a link to a Climate and Culture Parent Survey about Westview. This survey is for Westview parents only. The deadline to contribute is Friday, September 30. Thank you in advance for giving us your honest feedback.
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Calendar at a Glance
OCTOBER 2-4
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6
- Westview Staff Development Day | Student Holiday (No School)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 9
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12
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Westview EDU: Easing Anxiety in Social Situations (RSVP)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28
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Picture Day at Westview School is Coming - October 2-4 |
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Lifetouch is coming soon to The Westview School campus, October 2-4, 2023, for Fall Picture Day. Forms will be sent home next week in your child's backpack. You will find all the details on what day and what to wear inside. Please complete your forms and return to school with your child for picture day. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Chapa.
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Founder's Day is Thursday, October 5, 2023 |
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On Thursday, October 5, 2023, The Westview School will celebrate Founder's Day. Forty-two years ago, Jane Stewart started this school with four small children in her home. It has always been important for us as a Westview community to pause, recognize and remember Ms. Jane for the years of love and dedication that created our school. This year our students will gather together for an all-school photo in front of the 1900 building. We ask that every student wear their blue Westview polo on this day. If you do not have a polo and/or need another size, please contact Candi Pettit
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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 is $50 now through December 31st. Questions? Email Angela Loftin, Yearbook Coordinator.
- Click on the Balfour School Store link
- Scroll down and across to the Yearbook tile and click "Shop Now"
- Enter student info & click "shop for this student"
- Then select Yearbook Only and checkout
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Lunch Bunch Social Skills Group at The Stewart Center |
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The Stewart Center clinicians are excited to introduce therapeutic Lunch Bunch Social Skills for Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, and Middle School students. These social groups will be small groups of students (2-4) will be formed to target a variety of social strategies in a relaxed environment over lunch.
The therapist will guide social interactions and discuss topics such as:
-Perspective taking
-Flexible thinking
-Growth mindset
-Conversational turn-taking
-Self-monitoring
-Social expectations for table etiquette
Please note this is not feeding therapy to target food tolerance and palate expansion. Group formation is contingent on finding developmental or age-matched peers with the same scheduling availability.
If you believe your child would benefit from joining a Lunch Bunch social skills group, please reach out to our group coordinator, Carlie Krueger.
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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: Wildcat Spirit Shirts are Here! |
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NEW WILDCAT SPIRIT TEES
The POW School Store is stocked and running for the school year, and the new POW Spirit Tee is available. Designed with the school year's theme, "Our Time to Shine," we have an all-new short-sleeved shirt for purchase. The store also restocked the Westview Y'all in our classic blue, plus the long-sleeve Westview Wildcats in navy. All are perfect for your student's "On Fridays We Wear Blue" style. Show your Wildcat spirit and shop all the merch available in the POW School Store today!
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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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