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Hello, Westview families,
What a sweet treat today's Teacher Appreciation Cookie Exchange was! Thank you to POW for bringing some yummy and delicious JOY to all Westview staff and teachers. THANK YOU to everyone who baked, bought, and dropped off goodies and for those who offered their time to treat our staff to this generous and fabulous spread of holiday treats. We are so thankful for all the ways you support Westview.
Yum!
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THANK YOU POW FOR THE SWEET HOLIDAY TREATS | |
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Calendar at a Glance
DECEMBER 15, 2022
- Westview Holiday Play | New Life Church @ 9:30 AM
- No Extended Day
DECEMBER 16, 2022 to JANUARY 2, 2023
JANUARY 3, 2023
- Westview Staff Development Day | Student Holiday (No School)
JANUARY 5, 2023
JANUARY 12, 2023
- Grandparent and Special Friends' Day
JANUARY 16, 2023
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (No School)
JANUARY 19, 2023
- POW Meeting | Largent Hall @ 9:15 AM
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Santa Claus is Coming to Westview! | | |
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Santa Claus is coming to Westview. Santa will be making a visit to Westview tomorrow. Each class will have a photo opportunity with Santa, and we are excited to welcome him to campus! | |
What to Know About the Holiday Play | Thursday, December 15 | | |
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The Westview School is proud to present the 2022 Westview Holiday Play on Thursday, December 15th. The all-school performance will begin at 9:30 AM at New Life Church, directly across the street from The Westview School. Mr. Armstrong and his music classes are working hard to prepare for the production, and we can't wait for you to see your student take the stage. We want to provide some information in advance, so you are well-prepared for this exciting event.
MORNING CARPOOL
Children should be dropped off at their regular carpool arrival time on the day of the performance. Parents and guests can park at New Life Church. Please wait in your vehicle until the doors open at 9:00 AM. Doors will not open early.
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HOLIDAY PLAY STARTS AT 9:30 AM
The performance will begin promptly at 9:30 AM. There will be 14 acts this year. Staff members will escort each act from The Westview School campus to the church before their performance. At the end of their performance, students will be escorted back to their classrooms. A videographer will record the play, and a video link will be made available to families in the weeks following the performance.
CLASSROOM PICK-UP FOLLOWING PLAY
After the program, students may be picked-up in classrooms. We ask that everyone please remain at the Holiday Play until all acts have finished before heading to the campus to pick up your child. Mr. Armstrong will announce the program's end and let families know when it is time for children to be dismissed. There will be no afternoon carpool. Please note that there will also be no school or extended day following the performance.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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November Wonder Wall Winners | |
Congratulations to our November Wonder Wall Winner for Cooperation, Ayoola. Ayoola is a kind and supportive friend to all his classmates. When talking to a peer who is quiet and hesitant to speak, he tells them how beautiful their voice is and says how much he likes to hear them speak to help them feel more comfortable. Ayoola always greets peers and teachers in the hallway with positivity, kindness, and often a hug. He quickly reset himself when needed/asked and shows great respect for his teachers. Ayoola shows his appreciation for his teachers and even tells them how he thinks they work so hard. We are so proud of you, Ayoola! Way to go! | |
Hooray to Andrew for being awarded the November Wonder Wall for Self-Control. Andrew is a responsible and hardworking student who focuses intently on his work. He participates in class and likes to share his thoughts and ideas during discussions. He follows rules and is respectful to his teachers and friends. One of Andrew’s strengths is the way he shows self-control by managing his thoughts, emotions, and frustration during challenging assignments and experiences. Andrew really knows how to use strategies. As a result, Andrew is a model student and friend. We are all so proud of you Andrew. Way to go! | |
WestviewEDU | Keys to Strong Partnerships: Building Bridges Between Home, School, and Medical Settings | | |
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Our first Westview EDU of 2023 will be held on Thursday, January 5 at 9:15 AM in Largent Hall. Westview will welcome Baylor University Educational Psychology researcher Dr. Sarah Mire to the Westview campus to discuss Keys to Strong Partnerships: Building Bridges Between Home, School, and Medical Settings.
Dr. Mire will offer parents discuss the various systems that are integral in supporting your child with ASD and offer parents some practical actions to take to support a strong partnership that bridges the gap between these groups and keeps them working together for the benefit of your child.
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.
REGISTER HERE
Any questions? Having an issue with the online registration form? Email Sarah Chauvin for assistance.
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Save the Date for Grandparents' Day | Thursday, January 12 | | |
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Westview LOVES our grandparents. This year our Grandparent and Special Friends' Day event will be held on campus Thursday, January 12. All grandparents or special friends are invited to campus to spend the morning with their students. Activities and times will vary between grade levels.
ECD, PreK, and Kindergarten
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
LOWER ELEMENTARY + MIDDLE SCHOOL
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
UPPER ELEMENTARY
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Please use this link to RSVP, and let us who will be coming. If a grandparent is not available to attend, we welcome a special friend to join instead.
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New Sign-Ups for Extracurriculars Coming in 2023 | |
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CHESS WIZARDS
Join Chess Wizards in the new year 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 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM for 8 sessions beginning on January 17. 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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JASNA'S YOGA
Westview is welcoming Jasna's Yoga back again to The Westview School beginning in the new year. Classes will be moving to Wednesday afternoons. Yoga classes are fun, non-competitive, and go at your own pace. Students in Kindergarten through Middle School are eligible to participate. The cost is $120 per student or $240 for student and one parent/guardian. The session will run for eight 45-minute classes beginning on Wednesday, January 8, through March 8, 2023. Times are for Kindergarten + Lower El: Tuesdays at 2:30 PM to 3:15 PM and for Upper El + Middle School: Tuesdays at 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM. Email thouart5@thouart.com to register before January 12, 2023. See the flyer for more details.
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 from January 19 through March 9, 2023. Time for Lower Elementary is 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM, and Upper Elementary + Middle Schol is 12:30 PM to 1:15 PM. The fee for the 8-week session is $290 per student and is due by January 19, 2023. There is no uniform required for the 8-week session. A karate belt will be provided. See the flyer for more details.
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Thank You for Your Support of The Westview Fund | | |
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Thank you to everyone who has supported and is continuing to support the Westview Fund. We are still making progress toward our goal of $150,000. If you haven't made your gift yet, please click here to make your tax-deductible donation. We will do one more push for the Westview Fund before the end of the year, but we need your help to finish strong.
Here's how you can support us. First, donate. You can access our online giving via our website or the donate link in the email. Secondly, share. We would love for you to share our Westview Fund information with any family or friends interested in supporting our school. Here is the link to our email, or you can just direct them to The Westview Fund page on our website if you like. Thank you for your continued support.
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Message from POW: December Meeting Minutes | | |
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DECEMBER MEETING MINUTES
Thank you to everyone who attended today's December POW meeting. We chatted about upcoming Spring events, tips from Sarah Chauvin, Communications Director, on ways to stay on top of our spring calendar, plus former parent and POW President Leslie Mogil shared her Westview story with the group. Thank you so much to everyone who made time to join in on today's meeting.
If you couldn't make the meeting but are still interested in getting the info on what POW discussed, you can find the minutes from today's meeting here.
We look forward to seeing everyone in the new year at the next meeting scheduled for January 19!
POW Meetings are held once a month, typically on the second Thursday. Dates will be added to our digital calendar, posted in the Calendar at a Glance, and in the Westview Weekly each month. A reminder and ZOOM link will be sent the week before the meeting.
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ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK
The deadline to order your 2022-2023 Westview Yearbook and dedication pages is January 2023. The link to purchase can be found on the Balfour website. Below are some easy-to-follow instructions for reserving your copy and dedication space today. Dedications are due January 2023.
- Click on the Balfour School Store link
- Scroll down to Yearbook Products & ADS
- Enter student info & click "shop for this student"
- Then choose yearbook and what size dedication you would like.
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