August 10, 2023
Hello, Westview families, 

Let the countdown to back to school begin. Our entire staff is back on campus today, and we are excited and grateful to welcome many familiar and new faces for another amazing year at The Westview School. This year is a reaccreditation year for The Westview School. This means that throughout the year, we will review the standards and descriptions of good practice and reflect on how well we meet each standard. You can expect our entire school community to be involved in this self-examination process to highlight what we are doing well and identify our growth opportunities. In this spirit, our 2023-2024 school year theme is Our Time to Shine.

We look forward to having an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the extraordinary things Westview does and can do when we work together and commit to one another’s success. We are looking forward to seeing your students on campus very soon. 

Looking forward,




Head of School
The Westview School
Calendar at a Glance

FRIDAY, AUGUST 18
  • Meet the Teacher

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19
  • POW Popsicles on the Playground

MONDAY, AUGUST 21
  • First Day of School
School Hours, Arrival Procedures, and School Year Calendars
SCHOOL DAY HOURS
For the 2023-2024 school year, drop-off and pick-up times will be as follows:
Early Childhood Development: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Pre-Kindergarten: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Kindergarten: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Lower Elementary: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Upper Elementary: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Middle School: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
EARLY DISMISSAL THURSDAY
  • Early Childhood Development, Pre-Kindergarten, and Upper Elementary dismissal is 12:00 pm on Thursdays.
  • Kindergarten and Lower Elementary dismissal is 11:45 pm on Thursdays.
  • Middle School dismissal is 12:30 pm on Thursdays.
CARPOOL MAP
Please familiarize yourself with our carpool map to determine where you will drop off and pick up your child. Establishing a predictable, consistent daily routine is critical to our program. Your child’s planned activities for the day begin shortly after carpool, and it is essential that they not be late. Should you arrive after this time, you must park and bring your child to the front office, and someone will escort your child to the classroom. 
2023-2024 ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR
Our 2023-2024 academic school year calendar is available in a one-page format, or a digital version is available to download to your mobile device. Subscribe to The Westview School calendar online by visiting our calendar page or by using this direct link.
Teacher Assignments
Each family will be contacted the afternoon of Friday, August 11, by your child's 2023-2024 homeroom teacher. Your child's teacher will introduce themselves and provide sign-up information for our upcoming Meet the Teacher. 
2023-2024 Morning Extended Day Sign Up
The Westview School will provide morning extended day for the 2023-2024 academic school year. If you want to enroll your student, please complete the following enrollment form.

For Kindergarten, Lower Elementary, or Middle School students, morning extended day hours are 8:00 am to 8:30 am at $100/mth. For ECD, PreK, or Upper Elementary students, morning extended day hours are 8:00 am to 9:00 am at $200/mth. 

Our morning extended day program is available as a convenience for parents. The program is intended to provide a structured, safe, and fun environment but is not intended to be an academic program. The children will have quiet time, music, games, art or other group activities. Morning extended day opens at 8:00 am.
If you wish to use the morning extended day program, your child must be enrolled on a regular basis. Drop-ins will not be permitted. Extended day will begin the first week of school. All extended day services must be arranged through the administrative office and approved ahead of time. ALL CHANGES MUST BE IN WRITING.

Fees are not prorated for late arrival, days missed due to illness, school holidays, field trips, etc. There are no refunds for any days missed or for school holidays. If students are pulled out of extended day for therapies, clubs, etc., there will be no refunds for time missed.
Chess Wizards is Coming Back to Campus this Fall
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.
Popsicles on the Playground - Saturday, August 19
Save the date for Saturday, August 19, for POW's annual back-to-school event - Popsicles on the Playground. We are excited to kick off the 2023-2024 school year with POW's annual on-campus event.

POW will host the meet and greet. Make sure to check the schedule below for your class time. Come chill with POW for 45 minutes. Grab an icy treat and get to know your incoming classmates. Our event will be held outdoors. 

1900 Playground
9:00 - 9:45 AM - ECD & Prekindergarten
10:00 - 10:45 AM - Kindergarten
11:00 - 11:45 AM - Lower Elementary

1830 Playground
10:00 - 10:45 AM - Upper Elementary
11:00 - 11:45 AM - Middle School
POW Wildcat Chat - Monday, August 21
POW has a plan to gather on Jacob's Landing for a Wildcat Chat on the morning of Monday, August 21 after drop-off. This is a great opportunity to meet other parents, and learn about all the great things POW has planned for the 2023-2024 school year.
A PUBLICATION OF THE WESTVIEW SCHOOL
We are proud to present the Summer edition of our school magazine, the Wildcat Chronicle. This issue includes a number of great articles highlighting events of the past spring. The publication of our magazine was a collaborative effort, and this issue contains articles written by teachers, staff, and community members.

This issue features several great articles showcasing the events of the past spring. Dr. Koch shares an update on the implementation of Westview's strategic plan highlighting some key accomplishments. We also discuss Westview's theme, Our Time to Shine, and plans for the school's year of accreditation ahead. A favorite in every issue are the updates from Westview alumni; seeing the great things our former students are doing is so exciting.

We hope you that enjoy what we have to share, and we encourage you to tell us what you may want to read about in future publications. Happy reading!