Westview Weekly | Westview LOVES Our Dads

November 3, 2022

Hello, Westview families,

Today, the halls of Westview were filled with love as we welcomed our dads to campus for our first in-person Dads' Day since 2019. To say it was a great morning is quite an understatement. There was so much excitement, laughter, activity, and joy from the littlest Wildcat up through Middle School. Thank you, Dads and friends, for taking time out of your day to join your student on campus. You play an essential role in the growth and development of these children, and our students loved having you on campus. We hope you felt the same! Westview LOVES our Dads!

As we transition into November and all the end-of-year activities that go with it, we should recap our amazing October! From Founder's Day to start and Trunk-or-Treat to close out the month, we are delighted with our full school calendar and all the activities ahead to celebrate and engage our students and their families. Trunk-or-Treat was a blast! Thank you to POW for putting together another fantastic Halloween Saturday event for our families. Thank you to all our trunks who participated this year; this event was a success because of YOU! We are always amazed by the creativity and enthusiasm our staff and families bring to the event. Make sure to check out our video recap below.

Bevan Koch

Head of School

The Westview School

Happy Day Our Dads

Calendar at a Glance

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5

12th Annual Alex's 5K Run/Walk & Kids K

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10

Westview EDU: Supporting Your Child in Developing Academic Skills

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17

POW Meeting

NOVEMBER 21-25, 2022

Thanksgiving Break

Thank you to POW for an AMAZING Trunk-or-Treat!

Westview EDU | Supporting Your Child in Developing Academic Skills

A child's success in school depends on many factors, but parent involvement tops the list on a child's academic success. Parents are the most important teachers.

Save the date for Thursday, November 10 at 9:15 AM in Largent Hall for our November Westview EDU | Supporting Your Child in Developing Academic Skills. Stacy Anderson, Educational Consultant at Premier Academic Solutions will share her insight and proven strategies on effective ways parents can enhance and support classroom learning at home.

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.

Westview Celebrates Veterans Day

The Westview School would like to recognize our families with members serving or having served in our Armed Forces. We want to honor you and/or your loved ones on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11. If you or anyone in your family is a Veteran, please complete this survey. Thank you for participating. *If you submitted a survey last year with your loved ones information and picture, we do not need you to complete again.

TAKE OUR SURVEY

The Stewart Center: Top Tip of the Week

The Stewart Center is back with a top tip of the week, and this week we hear from Mimi Le, Licensed Psychotherapist.

The Stewart Center at The Westview School is our on-campus therapy clinic staffed with qualified professionals ready to meet the needs of families and students at Westview and the Houston community. The Stewart Center team is always ready to go above and beyond to support a child. We are thankful to The Stewart Center for sharing their words of wisdom with our community.

WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE - SMALL CHANGES CAN EQUAL BIG REWARDS

Words are powerful, and sometimes making the slightest change can have a big impact. I challenge you to make a switch from saying “but” and replacing it with “and.” For example, “I love how creative you are BUT please use your inside voice” to “I love how creative you are AND please use your inside voice!” The word “and” will make it feel more like a reminder instead of a criticism.

Save the Date for Alex’s 5K Run/Walk & Kids' K

Have you signed up for the 12th Annual Alex's 5K Run/Walk & Kids K yet?

Alex's 5K 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 event not only celebrates Alex's life but also promotes autism awareness and raises funds for research and services in the Houston community. This year's event will take place in person on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at MacGregor Park.

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.

RESOURCES

2022-2023 Family Handbook

Faculty and Staff Directory

POW School Store

The Westview School provides a unique, specialized, and nurturing learning environment offering outstanding educational and social opportunities for children on the autism spectrum.