April 14, 2022
Hello, Westview families, 

Did you make it out to Family Fun Day last Saturday? Wow! POW sure knows how to throw a party! What a beautiful Saturday at The Westview School. Thank you to all our POW volunteers for organizing such an amazing event. I am happy to report that the POW Raffle, which helps fund Family Fun Day and other POW events throughout the year, was a huge success. Teacher experiences were some of the big-ticket items again this year, and I am so thankful to our staff for stepping up and donating their time. POW Raffle winners were announced on the POW Facebook page on Monday, and all winners can expect an email from POW with the details on how to claim your prize. 
 
POW raised over $10,000 in this year's raffle. The money raised will help fund all POW events for the next school year. Thank you again, POW, for an amazing event for our community.
Thank YOU, POW for an Amazing Family Fun Day!
Just a reminder that The Westview School will be closed Friday, April 15, and Monday, April 18, 2022. Upon return, we will move into the final six weeks of the 2021-2022 school year. Our calendar is jam-packed with on-campus activities. You will find details on our upcoming Celebration of Learning, Scholastic Book Fair, Moms' Day, and Volunteer Appreciation Brunch below.

Best,
Head of School
The Westview School
Calendar at a Glance
Friday, April 15, 2022
  • Good Friday (No School)

Monday, April 18, 2022
  • School Holiday (No School)

April 19-21, 2022
  • Spring Lifetouch Pictures

April 25 – 29, 2022
  • Westview's Celebration of Learning
  • Scholastic Spring Book Fair

May 2-6, 2022
  • Teacher Appreciation Week

May 5, 2022
  • Moms' Day
  • Westview EDU: The Birds and the Bees and Kids with ASD
May 12, 2022
  • POW Meeting | Largent Hall
  • Westview Talent Show (1830 Building Only)

May 19, 2022
  • POW Volunteer Brunch

May 20, 2022
  • Westview Field Day (1900 Building Only)

May 26, 2022
  • Last Day of School

May 27, 2022
  • Teacher Work Day (No School)
Westview Blog: Five Barriers to Building Independence and How to Break Them
This Spring, as part of our educational series, Westview EDU, The Westview School welcomed Brandi Timmons, Education Director at Social Motions Skills, to share her insight on "Preparing Teens for Next Steps." With 20 years of experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder and other disabilities, Brandi knows that independence plays an essential role in the success of young adults looking to achieve independent living, competitive employment in the community, and a successful future specific to their goals. Brandi identified five common barriers to building independence and provided practical tips on how best to break them. 


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
Support Our Library - Scholastic Book Fair is Coming Soon!
Scholastic Fall Book Fair will be back on campus from Monday, April 25 to Friday, April 29.

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 21 - Book Fair Set-up
Help unpack and set up the book fair. Be the first to see all the great books and other reading materials.

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.
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. 
Westview LOVES our Moms!
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.
Westview's Got Talent - 1830 Building Talent Show
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 p.m. 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!
Save the Date for a Volunteer Appreciation Brunch
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.
Westview EDU: Year End Survey
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.