April 28, 2022
Hello, Westview families, 

We were so happy to welcome our families to campus this week to celebrate the learning that our kids are doing. On Wednesday, I sat in a Kindergarten class during circle time. One student was given a particular assignment, and on correctly performing the task, another friend in the circle turned to the class and said, "He did it right! Hooray!" All the students broke out into applause.
 
Our students and teachers celebrate learning every day, and this week was an opportunity for parents to come to Westview and get a feel for what our students are doing. We recognize the importance of you being able to see the success your child is having in the classroom, the art studio, and the science lab because we know they don't always come home and share that with you. We feel very fortunate to be able to teach your children and ignite their joy in learning. It is one of the most important things we do here at Westview.
 
Our sincere hope is that we are helping them develop the skills that they need for future success. It is hard to know what the future will hold, but as many of you saw this week, your kids are doing great learning. They are developing the skills that will help them transition to bright futures and successful adulthood. Be sure to check out this week's Westview Blog post, Autism at Work: A Look at Neurodiversity in the Workplace. In this piece, we interviewed a former Westview student, Ryan Malik, and his boss, Westview Parent Rex Burch, on Ryan's success in the workforce. 
 
In closing, we are thankful to our teachers for the work they do every day and the special effort they took to prepare for our very first Celebration of Learning. Next week, POW is gearing up for a week of appreciation to our Westview staff. POW has a full week planned to spoil our staff. Thank you in advance to everyone who contributed to making Teacher Appreciation Week very special for us.
 
We are looking forward to it!
Head of School
The Westview School
Celebration of Learning
Calendar at a Glance
April 29, 2022

May 2-6, 2022
  • Teacher Appreciation Week

May 5, 2022
  • Moms' Day
  • Westview EDU: The Birds and the Bees and Kids with ASD (RSVP)
May 12, 2022
  • POW Meeting | 1830 Student Kitchen @ 9:15 AM
  • Westview Talent Show (1830 Building Only) | Largent Hall @ 10:30 AM

May 19, 2022
  • POW Volunteer Brunch (RSVP)

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

May 26, 2022
  • Last Day of School

May 27, 2022
  • Teacher Work Day (No School)
A recent Facebook post from Westview parent Rex Burch, a Houston attorney, had him touting the benefits of hiring a former Westview student at his law firm:

“Some of you know that we hired a Westview graduate at my law firm a few years back. Ryan is still with us and is doing great work. In his areas (data entry and manipulation), he’s the best we have. He has really settled in, and everyone likes him. If you're in a hiring position, I encourage you to consider a Westview grad. We’re extremely lucky to have Ryan.”  

In the latest issue of the Westview Blog, we interviewed both Rex and Ryan about the ways neurodiversity shows up in the workplace and gain insight with a real-life example of Autism at Work. Read our latest post on the Westview Blog, Autism at Work: A Look at Neurodiversity in the Workplace.

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 was sent home via your child's homeroom teacher this week.
Join Us for the final WestviewEDU session of the school year on Thursday, May 5 at 7:00 PM via ZOOM. The topic will be The Birds and the Bees and Kids with ASD. Dr. Sarah Mire, Ph.D. returns to reprise her popular talk about puberty and adolescence for kids with autism and tips to help parents navigate this exciting and challenging phase.


Any questions? Having an issue with the online registration form? Email Sarah Chauvin for assistance.
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.
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. Rehearsals are happening now and with all the Westview talent ready to showcase we are moving our start time up. The Westview Talent Show will now begin at 10:30 AM. Families of participants are invited to attend. Can't make it, but still want to watch? We will be live-streaming the event. 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.
Message from POW - Teacher Appreciation Week, May 2-6, 2022
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
POW is gearing up for a week of appreciation to our Westview staff. Teacher Appreciation Week is a national holiday, as it should be, May 2-6, 2022. POW has a full week planned to spoil our staff. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this week a great celebration for our staff.

POW MEETING
Our final POW Meeting of the 2021-2022 school year will be held in the 1830 Student Kitchen on Thursday, May 12 from 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM.

If you are looking to get more involved at Westview, and not sure how to do it, this last meeting of the year is for YOU! We will be nominating and voting on our Steering Committee positions for the next school year (2022-2023). More details to come.

Can't make the meeting, but still want to attend? Zoom link will be available.
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.