March 24, 2022
Hello, Westview families, 
 
Spring is here, and we are looking forward to the many events we have planned for the last two months of the 2021-2022 school year. This coming week we will be hosting the annual Westview Fundraising Luncheon. We are looking forward to gathering with our families and the Westview community in support of our school. If you are attending, we can't wait to see you there! If you are unable to attend, stay tuned for a recap in next week's Weekly. If you would like to support our fundraising efforts, visit our Fundraising Luncheon page on the website to donate.
 
POW has also been busy planning our Family Fun Day event on Saturday, April 9, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. We encourage our students to show their school spirit during the week leading up to Family Fun Day (April 4-8) by participating in our Wildcat Spirit Week. More details are below.
 
Summer will be here before you know it, and we want to make sure you don't miss the early bird discount for Westview Summer Camp. Register before Thursday, March 31, 2022, to receive 10% off camp tuition. We have several other summer options for students; visit our website to see the details and to register your child.

Looking forward,
Head of School
The Westview School
Calendar at a Glance

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Thursday, March 31, 2022
  • CAMP Smile Day Camp (Middle School)

April 4 - April 8, 2022

Thursday, April 7
  • 1830 Spelling Bee - 9:15 AM | Largent Hall
 
Friday, April 8, 2022
  • Wildcat Pep Rally - 1:30 PM | Westview Track

Saturday, April 9, 2022
  • POW Family Fun Day - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM | The Westview School

Thursday, April 14
  • POW Meeting - 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM | Largent Hall
  • Middle School Hang Out

Friday, April 15, 2022
  • Good Friday (No School)

Monday, April 17, 2022
  • Staff Development / Student Holiday

April 25 – 29
  • Westview's Celebration of Learning
Westview Welcomes
The Stewart Center at The Westview School is excited to welcome Lisa Van Hofwegen to our therapy team. Lisa is a Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with a degree from Metropolitan State University in Denver, CO, and a Masters in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Houston. Lisa’s experience includes working with children in both a school setting and private therapy clinics. Lisa considers herself a creative person. When asked for a quote that inspires her, Lisa quoted the DIR Floortime pioneer Stanley Greenspan, “Flexible adults lead to flexible children.” What wise parenting words of wisdom! We are so delighted that Lisa has joined our staff at The Stewart Center. Welcome to Westview, Lisa.
We are delighted to welcome Kenneth Choo as a new assistant in Upper Elementary. Mr. Choo is originally from Kaula Lumpur, Malaysia but considers Perth, Western Australia, his hometown. He attended school in Rochester, New York. He is an avid violinist, and his experience with teaching children comes from years as a volunteer with his church and from being a parent of a young child with autism. He brings much first-hand experience with our student population to his new role. He is motivated in life by using the gifts he has to serve the best he can. Welcome, Mr. Choo! We are so happy you are here!
Westview Blog: A Parent's Guide to Managing Therapy for Kids with ASD
There are many factors to consider when determining interventions and support for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). What works best? How often should we go? How many hours do we devote to this? What behavior or symptom do we target? Who provides this service? The list of questions is lengthy and can feel overwhelming. 

Westview welcomed Anna Lockton, UH Ph.D. candidate, to Westview EDU earlier this school year, where she discussed the topic of therapy for kids with ASD. In addition to her virtual presentation, Anna has also contributed a written version of her discussion to share with our community.
Westview EDU: Is It ADHD or ASD? Learning the Differences
Join Us for WestviewEDU on Thursday, April 7 at 7:00 PM via ZOOM. The topic will be Is it ADHD or ASD? Learning the Differences. Chris Stewart, UH Ph.D. candidate will discuss what ADHD and Autism have in common, how they differ, and what are some strategies to help develop essential executive functioning skills that are affected by both.


Any questions? Having an issue with the online registration form? Email Sarah Chauvin for assistance.
Get Ready for Wildcat Spirit Week - April 4-8
Mark your calendar because Spirit Week is coming soon. Show your Westview school spirit from April 4-8 to gear up for Family Fun Day, a day of fun for all Westview families.

Here's a rundown of Spirit Week!

Monday, April 4 - Aloha Spirit Day
Wear your favorite aloha gear and dream about the summer days ahead. Put on your flower leis and aloha shirts and be transported to the islands. (Flip flops encouraged.)

Tuesday, April 5 - Be a Superhero
WHAM! POW! BAM! ZAP! Grab your cape or costume and come to school dressed as your favorite superhero or video game character.

Wednesday, April 6 - When I Grow Up
You've got a bright future ahead, Wildcats! Come to school dressed like what you want to be "when you grow up."

Thursday, April 7 - Favorite Sports Team
Root! Root! Root for your favorite team!
Grab your favorite team tee and get ready to show your team spirit. (Hats encouraged.)

Friday, April 8 - On Fridays We Wear Blue!
On Fridays We Wear Blue, but for Spirit Week, we wear even more BLUE! Come to school in as much blue as you can and show your Wildcat pride!
1830 Spelling Bee Competition
Have you heard the Buzz? The 1830 Spelling Bee is back, and the preliminary rounds of the Upper Elementary and Middle School Spelling Bee are complete. We are excited to announce our finalists. Finalists will participate in our Spelling Bee on Thursday, April 7 at 9:15 AM, in Largent Hall. Families of the participants are welcome to join us in person. The Bee will be live-streamed for those who cannot attend. A link to watch live will be emailed prior to the event. Finalists were sent home with a Spelling Bee packet before Spring Break to prepare for the event. If you have any questions about the Spelling Bee, please contact Kori Spurgers.

Buzz! Buzz! Congratulations to our Spelling Bee finalists!! You all are un-bee-lievable!
Middle School Finalists: Chris B., Malcolm B., Finley H., Hunter H., Carter J., Audrey N., Satvik R., Irvin S., Nicole T., Brighton Y.
 
Upper Elementary Finalists: Mrs. Minns' Class - Asten G, Gabe O., Mrs. Brown's Class - Theo M., Preston H., Ms. Gulliford's Class - Ali A., Doran F.
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
Message from POW: Family Fun Day + Spring Raffle Coming Soon
Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 9, from 1P to 3P for POW Family Fun Day. Family Fun Day has been on a two-year hiatus, but it is a long-standing POW tradition. It is such a fun event for our families, and we cannot wait to bring it back to campus. You may be wondering, "what is Family Fun Day?" Family Fun Day is a super fun, carnival-type event for our families. In honor of Westview's 40th Anniversary, a theme is in the works for a Family Fun Day Birthday Bash. What to expect? We will have a trackless train, rock wall, bounce house for the littles, zip line, ice cream, popcorn, carnival games with prizes, and so much more! More details to come!
Early Bird Discount for Westview Summer Camp Ends March 31st
Registration is NOW open for Westview Summer Camp. Give your student a fun, structured summer filled with activities that help maintain the academic and social skills learned throughout the school year. Westview Summer Camp is open to current students and their siblings. Recent former and incoming students may also apply.

9 AM to 2 PM | Monday - Friday
Session 1: June 13-July 1
Session 2: July 11-29

Cost: $1550 per session

If you would like to take advantage of the EARLYBIRD discount for Westview Summer Camp, the deadline to register at a discount is Thursday, March 31, 2022.

The earlybird discount applies to 10% off camp tuition only.
We have several options for students over the summer break. Visit our website to learn all the details and to register your child.


Having an issue with the online registration form? Email Sarah Chauvin for assistance.
Update to Westview COVID Protocols
We are also happy to announce some additional changes to the following COVID protocols. 

Effective immediately:
  • Travel quarantine is no longer required for individuals regardless of vaccination status.

Effective Monday, March 28, 2022:
  • Weekly Health Screenings will no longer be required for staff and students upon entry to The Westview School. We ask that families take time to self-screen before starting the school week. If your child is sick, please keep them home.

  • Temperature checks of staff and students will no longer be required before entering The Westview School.

As previously communicated, The Westview School is currently mask optional. The term optional means that each individual staff member and family will be allowed to make their own choice about masking regardless of vaccination status. This means that some teachers may choose to continue wearing a mask in our classrooms, and some families may choose to have their children continue masking. We will respect and support each individual’s decision regarding wearing a mask. As a school, we will not ask anyone to remove their mask.

For more details on our COVID-19 policy, visit the COVID-19 page on our website.

We thank you for your continued support, confidence, and trust. Together we remain Westview Strong.