August 31, 2023
Hello, Westview families, 
 
We are proud of how well our students are settling into the school year and all the great learning that is happening at The Westview School. On this September eve, we are looking forward to our Westview calendar ramping up with fall activities. Please save the date for our upcoming Open House, scheduled for Thursday, September 14, from 6-7 PM. Please note that this is an adults-only event. The same week, we will welcome back a student favorite - the Scholastic Book Fair. Our librarian, Teresa Taeger, is looking for volunteers to help with set-up, student shopping, and clean-up. If you are interested in volunteering, please see the details below.

Also, our teachers will begin student assessments in the next few weeks These assessments are used to determine each student's academic objectives and their appropriate placement in the curriculum. Curriculum-based assessments will be used for early childhood and prekindergarten students (ECD - STAR; PreK - Learning Without Tears). Measures of Academic Progress (M.A.P. Testing) will be utilized for kindergarten through middle school students. Based on these results, individual learning goals will be developed for each student and discussed during parent-teacher conferences in November.

We will test our Westview Information Notification System (W.I.N.S.) today (8/31) at 3 PM. W.I.N.S is an excellent tool for our administration to text and call our families within minutes. For inclement weather, school delays or closures, or crisis management purposes, we use W.I.N.S. to ensure you receive these messages and that our contact information for you is correct. You can find details about the test below. 

Looking forward,




Head of School
The Westview School
Middle School Gets Sorted
Westview Middle School has been sorted! Homeroom classes are divided into houses and the expectations have been set. Last Friday, our students met as a group in Largent Hall to discuss and determine the social contract to guide them through the school year. Once agreed upon each house signed their flag in agreement. Making responsible choices earns house points for a friendly competition with fun awards!
Calendar at a Glance

THURSDAY, AUGUST 31
  • W.I.N.S. Test | 3:00 PM

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
  • Westview Spirit Day (Wear your Westview blue or rep your favorite college for College Colors Day)

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
  • Labor Day (No School)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

SEPTEMBER 11-15
  • Scholastic Book Fair

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
  • Open House | 6:00 PM
Westview Information Notification System (W.I.N.S.)
Today, Thursday, August 31, 2023, we will be testing our Westview Information Notification System (W.I.N.S.) 
 
W.I.N.S is the way Westview can quickly and efficiently notify families of immediate school-wide information, announcements, and/or emergencies. 
 
The system test is scheduled for TODAY at 3 PM. The message will indicate that it is a test of the system. You will receive three notifications for the test: email, text, and phone. If you do not receive all three forms of notification from our system, you should contact Candi Pettit by email or phone (713) 973-1900 to make sure that Westview has the most updated contact information for your family.
Sign-Ups for Extracurriculars Coming this Fall
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 starting September 14, 2023 and running through April 2024. Time for Lower Elementary is 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM, and Upper Elementary + Middle School is 12:30 PM to 1:15 PM. Karate fees are $320 per student for the fall semester (Sept-Dec) plus $80 for uniform & registration. The spring semester (Jan-April) fee is $320.

See the flyer for more details plus no class dates.
CHESS WIZARDS
We are excited to welcome Chess Wizards back to campus this fall 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 3:20 PM to 4:20 PM for 8 sessions beginning on September 12. 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.
Support our Library: Scholastic Fall Book Fair
Our Scholastic Book Fair will be back on campus from Monday, September 11, to Friday, September 15. We are looking for volunteers to help with the following activities.

Thursday, September 7 | Friday, September 8
BOOK FAIR SETUP

Monday, September 11
STUDENT PREVIEW DAY

Wednesday, September 13 | Thursday, September 14
STUDENT PURCHASE DAYS

Monday, September 18
BOOK FAIR CLEAN-UP


 
Westview EDU: The Sensory System and Self-Regulation
Our sensory systems are the first impression of our world, and they are one of the main tools we use to determine safety and comfort in order to thrive. Join us on Thursday, September 7 at 9:15 AM in Largent Hall for our first Westview EDU of the school year – Westview EDU | The Sensory System and Self-Regulation: Tips and Tools for Supporting Your Student with Lizzy Simon, OTD, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist at The Stewart Center. Lizzy will discuss how our sensory systems work together for muscular and cognitive development, how they impact our nervous system, and how to best support different sensory perspectives as they relate to regulation for 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.

 
Any questions? Having an issue with the online registration form? Email Sarah Chauvin for assistance.
Message from POW: Join Us for the September POW Meeting
POW will hold its monthly meeting next Thursday, September 7 at 10:15 AM, immediately following Westview EDU. The meeting will be in person in Largent Hall.

POW Meetings are held once a month. Dates will be posted in the Calendar at a Glance and in the Westview Weekly each month. A reminder will be sent the week before the meeting.