November 2, 2023
Dear Westview Families,

It was a delightful morning welcoming all our Westview dads to campus. We hope our guests enjoyed getting a glimpse into a Westview school day. If the big smiles and happy faces were any indication, our Wildcats loved having you here. Thank you for taking time out of your morning to support your student. It was so fun watching all the dads partake in the special Dads' Day activities. Middle School played a pretty spirited game of kickball in Largent Hall. Lower Elementary got creative in art. Kindergarten visited music for some parachute fun. Prekindergarten and ECD visited the motor gym for swinging, jumping, and sliding. For all of the above, our dads jumped right in and went along for the ride. Our students were so proud to have these special guests on campus. 
 
October was a blast! From Founder's Day celebrating Jane Stewart to POW Trunk-or-Treat, we have had a tremendous start to fall. This is the season when the Westview calendar begins to fill with activities that unite our community and highlight all the wonderful things that make Westview so unique. A huge thank you to POW for hosting this past weekend's Trunk-or-Treat. This annual event keeps getting better, and POW outdid themselves this year. Check the link below for pictures from this weekend's Trunk-or-Treat! 

Looking forward, 




Head of School
The Westview School
Happy Day to Our Dads
Calendar at a Glance

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9

NOVEMBER 20-24, 2023
  • Thanksgiving Break
Message from POW: It was a Trunk-or-Treat Success
Oh what a BOO-tiful Saturday morning at Westview Trunk-or-Treat! Thank you to POW for all the planning and preparation that went into such an awesome event - Stefanie Rugaard, Erica Sevigny, and Diane Maness, very well done. The BOO-baskets were such a fun addition to this year’s event, and we have the room parents and Westview families to THANK for organizing, donating, and assembling this adorable fundraiser. Congratulations to Mrs. Caelyn and Mr. Choo for winning a class pizza party. Their BOO-Baskets received the most raffle tickets!

Special THANKS to all the TRUNKS who went all in with effort and creativity. We had such a great turn-out, and we loved seeing all our current and former families and staff dressed out to celebrate the season.
Camp For All Costume Drive | Now through Nov 10
Another partnership that Westview is proud to recognize is Camp For All. This year, Camp For All, a nonprofit that transforms the world for children and adults with challenging illnesses or special needs, is seeking eerie-sistible Halloween costumes for donation.

Now through November 10, please drop off your new or very gently-used Halloween costumes in either Westview lobby during this time. All of the costumes donated will be added to the costume closet at Camp For All for campers to enjoy for years to come.

Specific costume needs include: 
  • Boys costumes 
  • Teen costumes 
  • Adult costumes 
  • Superhero costumes 
  • Fun Props  

Please no blazers, slacks or prom dresses.
Westview EDU | Safeguarding the Spectrum: Internet Perils and Autistic Children
Please join us on Thursday, November 9, 2023, in Largent Hall at 9:15 AM for Westview EDU: Safeguarding the Spectrum: Internet Perils and Autistic Children. Westview will welcome Natalie Montfort, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, Montfort Psychology Associates. Dr. Montfort will highlight some of the hazards online and how parents can work to implement strategies for managing online risks and promoting healthy online behavior. Don't miss this opportunity to learn ways to help your child safely navigate our digital world. 

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.
Paint a Tile - Campus Beautification Volunteer Project
This past Saturday at Trunk-or-Treat, volunteers from The Kinkaid School manned our Paint a Tile - Make Your Mark booth. This begins a project where student members of Kinkaid's Community Service Leadership Council will restore the stone benches around campus. These benches were originally installed at the grand opening of the 1900 building in 1999. They are in need of a refresh.

We received many lovely tiles painted on Saturday. If you would still like to participate, please email Sarah Chauvin to have tiles set aside for your family. We encourage both current and former families to participate by decorating a tile update the benches.

We are thankful to Kinkaid for partnerning with Westview on this campus beautification project.
Order Your 2023-2024 Westview Yearbook
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.

Questions? Email Angela Loftin, Yearbook Coordinator.

  1. Click on the Balfour School Store link
  2. Scroll down and across to the Yearbook Products & ADS and click "Shop Now"
  3. Enter student info & click "shop for this student"
  4. Then choose yearbook and what size dedication you would like.
Thank you to everyone who has given to this year's Westview Fund. We appreciate your support of our efforts. It is not too late to give. Here are some simple 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. 
Race Weekend is Here! | Alex’s 5K Run/Walk & Kids' K
Do you want to run for a cause in support of The Westview School? Westview is showing up 27 team members strong this Saturday. It's not too late to join Ms. Jess and Team Westview at this year's Alex's 5K. The race is this Saturday, November 4, 2023 at MacGregor Park. Online registration is open through 8 AM on Saturday. This is a fun, family-friendly race event created as a tribute to the life of Alex Jamrich, who passed away suddenly in 2010 at the age of 17. The annual event not only celebrates Alex's life but also promotes autism awareness and raises funds for research and services in the Houston community. The event has tons of great prizes like cash, gift certificates from Fleet Feet and swag from Lululemon plus Westview student artwork!! The proceeds from Alex's 5K support three Autism-related charities: Autism Speaks,  Avondale House, and The Westview School. We are so thankful for their generosity.

For more information and to register for the event, visit the official Alex's 5K website.
Help Us Grow Our Substitute Teacher List
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.