Hello, Westview families,
April is always a busy month in the special needs community. With World Autism Month in full swing, many organizations are highlighting and promoting connections with our school. This month Roger Browning, Development Director, and I attended two events hosted by two such organizations.
Landmark Charities hosted their annual golf tournament. Landmark has been a long-time supporter of Westview. In 2005, Marshall and Deborah Dujka set up The Westview School as a recipient of the proceeds from the Landmark Charities Golf Tournament. Their son Marshall attended The Westview School from 1999 to 2008.
This week, we also attended a coffee hosted by the Houston Junior Woman's Club. This organization is a philanthropic group of women who support children's charities throughout the city of Houston. Westview has a long history with the Houston Junior Woman's Club. Our founder, Mrs. Jane Stewart, was a former member and served as club president. For many years, the Houston Junior Woman’s Club has contributed to the cost of sending students to Camp for All.
We are incredibly thankful for the support of organizations such as these, who help us with funding that supports us in delivering our mission. Both of these charitable organizations have a personal connection with The Westview School. We are always looking for ways to partner with new organizations, and sometimes our families are the connectors. Please reach out to Roger Browning in our Development Office if you know of or have a connection with an organization that might be interested in supporting The Westview School.
Speaking of delivering our mission, we can't wait for you to read our latest post on the Westview Blog. If you attended our Fundraising Luncheon, you have already heard Elizabeth Gretter, mom to Kindergartener Margaret, speak on the impact Westview has had on her child and her family. It is such a beautiful example of the good work our school is doing to change futures for children with autism, and we are so thankful to Elizabeth for sharing her story with us in person and print.
We look forward to seeing many of you on campus next week for Westview’s Celebration of Learning. We hope that you have saved the date and made plans to attend. Information on times for your child's specific grade level can be found below and flyers will be going home with your student this week.
Also, Monday kicks off our Annual Spring Book Fair. Thank you to all our POW volunteers who have stopped by to help Mrs. Taeger set up for the week ahead. If you are interested in coming to campus and supporting our library at the book fair next week, please let us know via the sign-up form. You can find additional information below.
This is always a busy time of year, but we are looking forward to the many exciting events on our calendar.
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Head of School
The Westview School
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April 25 – 29, 2022
May 2-6, 2022
- Teacher Appreciation Week
May 5, 2022
- Moms' Day
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Westview EDU: The Birds and the Bees and Kids with ASD (RSVP)
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May 12, 2022
- POW Meeting | Largent Hall
- Westview Talent Show (1830 Building Only)
May 19, 2022
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POW Volunteer Brunch (RSVP)
May 20, 2022
- Westview Field Day (1900 Building Only)
May 26, 2022
May 27, 2022
- Teacher Work Day (No School)
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At the Westview Fundraising Luncheon held in March 2022, Elizabeth Gretter, a Westview parent, gave a poignant and heartfelt speech on what being a part of Westview has meant to her daughter Margaret and her family.
Margaret is six years old. She is a lively, precocious, friendly kindergartner who will soon complete her second year as a student at The Westview School. She is just one of many successful examples of how children on the autism spectrum can learn, grow, and develop a strong sense of self and an appreciation for others when taught in a nurturing and supportive environment like Westview. In the latest post on the Westview blog, we share Margaret's story as told by her mother.
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Celebration of Learning - April 25-29, 2022 |
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We are looking forward to welcoming our families onto campus next week for our first ever WESTVIEW CELEBRATION OF LEARNING. Our Celebration of Learning event will be held April 25 – 29, 2022. Please check the date and time below for our child's grade level.
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.
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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
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Support Our Library - Scholastic Book Fair is Coming Soon! |
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Want to help us kick off Reading Month and Westview’s Celebration of Learning? We are looking for volunteers to help out at our Spring Scholastic Book Fair.
April 25-26 - Student Preview Days
Assist students in creating Wish Lists for parents to approve. Help with the Guessing Game. Winners win a free book!
April 27-29 - Student Purchase Days
Assist students in making their purchases.
May 2 - Book Fair Clean-Up
Help us pack up the Book Fair for pick up by Scholastic.
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Interested in helping out in support of our library? Sign up HERE.
If have any questions about the upcoming book fair, please contact Teresa Taeger.
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Hey there, Westview Moms! It is almost time to celebrate YOU! Save the date for Westview Moms' Day on Thursday, May 5.
Moms' Day will be held in person at The Westview School. Activities and times may vary between grade levels. Specific information for your student will be sent home via your child's homeroom teacher next week.
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Westview's Got Talent - 1830 Building Talent Show |
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The Westview Talent Show will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2022. Upper Elementary and Middle School students will be showcasing their talents in Largent Hall beginning at 11:00 AM. Families of participants are invited to attend. Our 1830 students have been hard at work "auditioning" in preparation for the show, and we can't wait to share all the big talent from our 1830 stars!
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Save the Date for a Volunteer Appreciation Brunch |
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You are invited to a Volunteer Appreciation Brunch on Thursday, May 19th from 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM in Largent Hall. We will be serving brunch and mimosas as a thank you to all our POW volunteers for your support during the 2021-2022 school year. We appreciate you! Everyone is invited to attend, but we want to know if you're coming.
Please RSVP here by Friday, May 13, 2022.
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Westview EDU: Year End Survey |
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Thank you for your support of Westview EDU for the 2021-2022 academic calendar. As we wrap up an exceptional year filled with highly informative sessions, we are turning our attention to finding speakers and topics for next year. We need your help to ensure that Westview EDU aligns to your interests and meets your needs!
This brief survey is your opportunity to tell us what you would like to learn more about and who you would like to hear from. Additionally, if you attended a session this year, we would like your feedback.
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Westview is looking for volunteers to support our staffers during our 2022 Westview Summer Camp. Our summer camp success relies on the help of community volunteers, plus camp is even more fun for our kiddos with cheerful, enthusiastic volunteers on campus. If you know someone age 14+ who might be interested in volunteering for our 2022 Westview Summer Camp, please share our flyer and interest form.
CAMP SESSIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
9 AM to 2 PM | Monday - Friday
Session 1: June 13-July 1, 2022
Session 2: July 11-29, 2022
If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Chauvin, Director of Communications.
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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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