March 31, 2022
Hello, Westview families, 

What a joy it was to gather together with our families and friends yesterday at River Oaks Country Club in support of our school. The Westview Fundraising luncheon was a huge success, and we raised over $150,000 for The Westview School. From the thoughtful reflections of our Class of 2022 to the heartfelt speech from our parent speaker, Elizabeth Gretter, our event showcased all the good things that make up The Westview School. 

Thank you to the Burch and Christopherson families for so generously underwriting this event. And a big thank you to our Westview staff who worked behind the scenes to make our luncheon a success. Roger Browning, our Director of Development, and Sarah Chauvin, our Director of Communications, worked tirelessly on every detail. To Mrs. Spurgers, Mr. Dawkins, and Mr. Armstrong, we appreciate you working with our graduates to prepare them for the day. Thank you to Mrs. Kaylee and Mrs. Angela for facilitating the painting of our beautiful vase centerpieces. To the Class of 2022, thank you for sharing your thoughtful reflections on your time at Westview. We appreciate you!

Finally, thank you to all of our Westview friends and families, for hosting a table, inviting your friends, and attending our luncheon in support of Westview. It was so wonderful to see so many of you gathered together. Our hearts are full, and we thank you all for your presence and for your generosity.  

With appreciation,
Head of School
The Westview School
Calendar at a Glance

April 4 - April 8, 2022

Thursday, April 7
  • 1830 Spelling Bee - 9:15 AM | Largent Hall
 
Friday, April 8, 2022
  • Wildcat Pep Rally - 1:30 PM | Westview Track

Saturday, April 9, 2022
  • POW Family Fun Day - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM | The Westview School

Thursday, April 14
  • POW Meeting - 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM | Largent Hall
  • Middle School Hang Out

Friday, April 15, 2022
  • Good Friday (No School)

Monday, April 17, 2022
  • Staff Development / Student Holiday

April 25 – 29
  • Westview's Celebration of Learning
Westview on Great Day Houston
Did you see Westview on CBS this morning? Dr. Bevan Koch and Sarah Chauvin joined Deborah Duncan on Great Day Houston Thursday morning to share about autism and The Westview School. Thank you to Travis Rodriguez, Westview parent and show producer for thinking of The Westview School for a segment on Great Day.

Join Us for WestviewEDU on Thursday, April 7 at 7:00 PM via ZOOM. The topic will be Is it ADHD or ASD? Learning the Differences. Chris Stewart, UH Ph.D. candidate will discuss what ADHD and Autism have in common, how they differ, and what are some strategies to help develop essential executive functioning skills that are affected by both.


Any questions? Having an issue with the online registration form? Email Sarah Chauvin for assistance.
Get Ready for Wildcat Spirit Week - April 4-8
Mark your calendar because Spirit Week starts on Monday! Show your Westview school spirit from April 4-8 to gear up for Family Fun Day, a day of fun for all Westview families.

Here's a rundown of Spirit Week!

Monday, April 4 - Aloha Spirit Day
Wear your favorite aloha gear and dream about the summer days ahead. Put on your flower leis and aloha shirts and be transported to the islands. (Flip flops encouraged.)

Tuesday, April 5 - Be a Superhero
WHAM! POW! BAM! ZAP! Grab your cape or costume and come to school dressed as your favorite superhero or video game character.

Wednesday, April 6 - When I Grow Up
You've got a bright future ahead, Wildcats! Come to school dressed like what you want to be "when you grow up."

Thursday, April 7 - Favorite Sports Team
Root! Root! Root for your favorite team!
Grab your favorite team tee and get ready to show your team spirit. (Hats encouraged.)

Friday, April 8 - On Fridays We Wear Blue!
On Fridays We Wear Blue, but for Spirit Week, we wear even more BLUE! Come to school in as much blue as you can and show your Wildcat pride!
Message from POW: Family Fun Day + Spring Raffle is Happening NOW!
SPRING RAFFLE
The POW Spring Raffle ticket sales are happening NOW through April 7th in the POW School Store! We have so many wonderful teacher experiences and prizes that you won't want to miss. Ticket sales help pay for Family Fun Day which is a free event for our families. Winners will be announced on April 9th at Family Fun Day. Questions? Contact Ang Jennings.

FAMILY FUN DAY
Save the date for Saturday, April 9, from 1P to 3P for POW Family Fun Day. Family Fun Day is a long-standing POW tradition. It is such a fun event for our families. You may be wondering, "what is Family Fun Day?" Family Fun Day is a super fun, carnival-type event for our families. In honor of Westview's 40th Anniversary, our theme is a Westview Birthday Bash. What to expect? We will have a trackless train, rock wall, bounce house for the littles, zip line, ice cream, popcorn, carnival games with prizes, and so much more! More details to come!
1830 Spelling Bee Competition
Have you heard the Buzz? The 1830 Spelling Bee is back, and the preliminary rounds of the Upper Elementary and Middle School Spelling Bee are complete. We are excited to announce our finalists. Finalists will participate in our Spelling Bee on Thursday, April 7 at 9:15 AM, in Largent Hall. Families of the participants are welcome to join us in person. The Bee will be live-streamed for those who cannot attend. A link to watch live will be emailed prior to the event. Finalists were sent home with a Spelling Bee packet before Spring Break to prepare for the event. If you have any questions about the Spelling Bee, please contact Kori Spurgers.

Buzz! Buzz! Congratulations to our Spelling Bee finalists!! You all are un-bee-lievable!
Middle School Finalists: Chris B., Malcolm B., Finley H., Hunter H., Carter J., Audrey N., Satvik R., Irvin S., Nicole T., Brighton Y.
 
Upper Elementary Finalists: Mrs. Minns' Class - Asten G, Gabe O., Mrs. Brown's Class - Theo M., Preston H., Ms. Gulliford's Class - Ali A., Doran F.
Celebration of Learning - April 25-29, 2022
We are very proud of the latest addition to our spring calendar - WESTVIEW'S CELEBRATION OF LEARNING, the week of April 25 – 29. The development of student critical thinking and problem-solving skills is one of the top priorities identified by staff and families during our strategic planning surveys. The Celebration of Learning is an opportunity for families to see examples of their child's best work. Our homeroom teachers are curating a collection of work for each student and are very excited to showcase the great work of their students. As part of this one-hour visit, students and their families will visit the school art gallery and book fair. More details to come, but we wanted to make sure you saved the date and time for your student.
PLEASE SAVE THE DATE + TIME FOR YOUR STUDENT'S CELEBRATION

The date and times per grade level are listed below: 

MONDAY, APRIL 25
Early Childhood - 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

TUESDAY, APRIL 26
Prekindergarten - 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27
Kindergarten - 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Upper Elementary - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

THURSDAY, APRIL 28
Lower Elementary - 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

FRIDAY, APRIL 29
Middle School - 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Early Bird Discount for Westview Summer Camp Ends TODAY!
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

If you would like to take advantage of the EARLYBIRD discount for Westview Summer Camp, the deadline to register at a discount is Thursday, March 31, 2022.

The earlybird discount applies to 10% off camp tuition only.
We have several options for students over the summer break. Visit our website to learn all the details and to register your child.


Having an issue with the online registration form? Email Sarah Chauvin for assistance.