Hello, Westview families,
Tonight is the night! We are looking forward to welcoming our parents this evening for Open House. Our staff cannot wait to connect with you all tonight, Thursday, September 14, 2023, from 6-7 PM. All parents should check in at the front desk of your student’s building (1900 building for ECD, PreK, Kindergarten, and Lower Elementary | 1830 for Upper Elementary and Middle School). You will then head to your child’s homeroom to hear from your teacher about the academic programs for the year. Our staff is excited to share all the things in store for the year ahead. Please remember that Open House is an adults-only event. We also hope you save time to visit our Scholastic Book Fair on campus following your teacher meeting. The book fair this week has been a great success, and we are thankful as always for your support.
We are looking forward to seeing you!
Best,
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Head of School
The Westview School
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Calendar at a Glance
SEPTEMBER 11-15
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Scholastic Book Fair (Shop)
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
- Open House | 6:00 - 7:00 PM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
- International Dot Day (Come to school dressed in your best polka dot clothing to celebrate)
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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Art is Celebrating International Dot Day | Friday, September 15 |
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Attention Westview Wildcats! Tomorrow, September 15, Art is celebrating International Dot Day! By special request from Mrs. Kaylee and Mrs. Angela, come to school dressed in your best polka dot clothing to celebrate. Don’t have polka dots in your closet? Do not worry! Art has some creative ideas for getting our students in the spirit.
What is Dot Day? It’s a dot-filled celebration that teaches students, through creativity, courage, and collaboration, how to “make their mark” through art. Westview is excited to join in this global event!
Make your mark. See where it takes you!
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Message from the Westview Health Clinic |
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WELCOME TO OUR NEW NURSE
Nurse Brooke is available as a health resource to parents daily during school hours. You can contact the Westview Health Clinic by email or phone (713) 973-1900 x 126.
As a reminder, for the health of our campus, if your child is sick, please keep them home. This includes the following symptoms: a temperature greater than or equal to 100.0℉, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Students who exhibit the above symptoms above may not return to school until:
- At least 24 hours have passed since the resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications.
- At least 24 hours have passed since the last bout of vomiting or diarrhea without the use of medication.
IMMUNIZATION RECORDS
It is a state requirement that we have up-to-date immunization records for all students. If you have not submitted your child's immunization record or if your child has recently received new vaccinations, please submit/resubmit your child's records to Nurse Brooke. Contact your pediatrician's office to receive a copy.
DELIVERY OF MEDICATIONS TO 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.
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Support our Library: Visit the Book Fair after Open House |
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Thank you for supporting our library this week during the Book Fair. The Scholastic Book Fair will be open during Open House tonight, September 14, 2023. We hope you save time to stop by after your classroom visit. The Book Fair will also be open in person and online through Friday, September 15, 2023.
Thank you to all our book buyers, POW volunteers, and fabulous librarian Teresa Taeger for making the fall's book fair a HUGE success!
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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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It's Not Too Late to Sign-Up for Fall Extracurriculars |
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KARATE WITH MASTER PLUMBER
Improve self-control, focus, balance, flexibility, respect, and confidence in Phil's Karate Classes. Master Plumber is returning to Westview for karate on Thursdays. Sessions will be held on Thursdays starting September 14, 2023 and running through April 2024. Time for Lower Elementary is 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM, and Upper Elementary + Middle School is 12:30 PM to 1:15 PM. Karate fees are $320 per student for the fall semester (Sept-Dec) plus $80 for uniform & registration. The spring semester (Jan-April) fee is $320.
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CHESS WIZARDS
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.
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BOY SCOUTS TROOP 609
Be a Scout with Troop 609. Every Scouting activity moves youth toward the basic aims of character development, citizenship training, and mental and physical fitness. Boy Scouts is for students ages 11 and up only. Boy Scout meetings are held on the first and third Sunday each month from 4:30 to 6:00 PM at The Westview School. Boy Scout Troop 609 is chartered by The Westview School. For more information, please come by a meeting or visit Troop 609 online. You can also follow on Facebook Scout Troop 609 – Westview School. See the flyer for more details. If you have any questions about scouting, email scoutmaster.troop609@gmail.com.
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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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