December 7, 2023
Dear Westview Families,

Wow, POW! Today's Staff Appreciation Cookie Exchange was such a sweet treat! Thank you to all our families for bringing in all the yummy and delicious goodies for Westview staff and teachers. THANK YOU to everyone who baked, bought, and dropped off to spoil our staff and for those who offered their time today. The generous and fabulous spread of holiday JOY was greatly appreciated. THANK YOU also for the new Westview sweatshirts. School merch is the perfect gift for our staff, and with the chilly days ahead, they will definitely be put to good use. THANK YOU for helping to kick off the holiday season. We are so thankful for all the ways you support us and Westview.

Cheers!




Head of School
The Westview School
THANK YOU POW FOR THE SWEET HOLIDAY TREATS
Calendar at a Glance

DECEMBER 14, 2023
  • Westview Holiday Play | New Life Church @ 9:30 AM
  • No Extended Day

DECEMBER 15, 2023 to JANUARY 2, 2024
  • Westview Winter Break

JANUARY 3, 2024
  • Westview Staff Development Day | Student Holiday (No School)

JANUARY 11, 2023
  • Grandparent and Special Friends' Day

JANUARY 15, 2023
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (No School)

JANUARY 18, 2024
Santa Claus is Coming to Westview!
Santa Claus is coming to Westview. Santa will be making a visit to Westview tomorrow. Each class will have a photo opportunity with Santa, and we are excited to welcome him to campus!
November Wonder Wall Winners
Hip Hip Hooray! Marian, a young Wildcat in our Early Childhood Development class, received the Westview Wonder Wall Award in November for Cooperation. Marian has shown incredible growth this year in self-awareness and identifying and acknowledging others’ emotions. She loves to build relationships with others, and when others are feeling down, she loves to offer solutions to help cheer them up. She is such a hard worker, both academically and socially. It is a joy to watch her grow and progress! Congratulations, Marian! You are doing great things!
Congratulations to Jachi in Upper Elementary for being awarded a Westview Wonder Wall Award in November for Assertiveness. Jachi is a very happy student who is always willing to try new things. He participates in classroom activities, has a strong work ethic, and works very well with partners in class. Jachi raises his hand to answer questions during class discussions and is a positive role model for others. He is cooperative, flexible in his thinking, and adjusts to new situations well. This year, Jachi has shown self-awareness and assertiveness in class by asking for help when needed. He is making new friends and makes new students feel welcome. Great work, Jachi! We are so proud of you!
What to Know About the Holiday Play | Thursday, December 14
The Westview School is proud to present the 2023 Westview Holiday Play on Thursday, December 14th. The all-school performance will begin at 9:30 AM at New Life Church, directly across the street from The Westview School. Mr. Armstrong and his music classes are working hard to prepare for the production, and we can't wait for you to see your student take the stage. We want to provide some information in advance, so you are well-prepared for this exciting event.
 
MORNING CARPOOL
Children should be dropped off at their regular carpool arrival time on the day of the performance. Parents and guests can park at New Life Church. Please wait in your vehicle until the doors open at 9:00 AM. Doors will not open early.
HOLIDAY PLAY STARTS AT 9:30 AM
The performance will begin promptly at 9:30 AM. There will be 12 acts this year. Staff members will escort each act from The Westview School campus to the church before their performance. At the end of their performance, students will be escorted back to their classrooms. A videographer will record the play, and a video link will be made available to families in the weeks following the performance.
 
CLASSROOM PICK-UP FOLLOWING PLAY
After the program, students may be picked-up in classrooms. We ask that everyone please remain at the Holiday Play until all acts have finished before heading to the campus to pick up your child. Mr. Armstrong will announce the program's end and let families know when it is time for children to be dismissed. There will be no afternoon carpool. Please note that there will also be no school or extended day following the performance.
 
We look forward to seeing you there!
Chess Wizards is Returning this Spring
CHESS WIZARDS
We are excited to welcome Chess Wizards back to campus this spring 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 7 sessions beginning on January 23. The cost is $147 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.
Remember to Return Your Library Books before Break
Hey Wildcats! As Winter Break approaches, we have a message from Mrs. Taeger: don't forget to bring back your library books before we all head out the holiday break!
Save the Date for Grandparents' Day | Thursday, January 11
Westview LOVES our grandparents. This year our Grandparent and Special Friends' Day event will be held on campus Thursday, January 11. All grandparents or special friends are invited to campus to spend the morning with their students. Activities and times will vary between grade levels.

ECD + PREK
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

KINDERGARTEN, LOWER ELEMENTARY + MIDDLE SCHOOL
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM

UPPER ELEMENTARY
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Please use this link to RSVP, and let us who will be coming. If a grandparent is not available to attend, we welcome a special friend to join instead.
Westview EDU | How to Stay Calm When Kids are Out of Control
Parenthood can sometimes be a rollercoaster, but staying calm when your kids are in crisis is the secret to a peaceful home! Join us on Thursday, January 18, for Westview EDU | How to Stay Calm When Kids are Out of Control. Michael McKee, Ed.S., LSSP, NCSP, Westview Support Specialist, will share practical tips and strategies to navigate some of the more challenging parenting moments with composure and help you master the art of staying calm. Discover the secrets to maintaining your cool and fostering a harmonious parent-child relationship. 

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.
Have you purchased your 2023-2024 Westview Yearbook yet? Yearbooks are on sale NOW in the Balfour store. The link to purchase can be found on the Balfour website. Below are some easy-to-follow instructions for reserving your copy today. The cost per book is $50 now through end of year. Prices will increase to $55 per book on January 1. The price for dedications is a Full Page - $100, 1/2 Page - $50, 1/4 Page - $25, and 1/8 Page - $15.
  1. Click on the Balfour School Store link
  2. Scroll down and across to the Yearbook Products & ADS and click "Shop Now"
  3. Enter student info & click "shop for this student"
  4. Then choose yearbook and what size dedication* you would like.

*If you are buying a dedications, see attached flyer for more information. Dedications do not need to be finalized at purchase, but have a deadline of February 23, 2024.

Questions? Email Angela Loftin, Yearbook Coordinator.
Thank you to everyone who has supported and is continuing to support the Westview Fund. We got a boost on Giving Tuesday this week, and we are making progress toward our goal of $140,000. If you haven't made your gift yet, please click here to make your tax-deductible donation! We will do one more push for the Westview Fund before the end of the year, but we need your help to finish strong.

Here's how you can support us. First, donate. You can access our online giving via our website or the donate link in the email. Secondly, share. We would love for you to share our Westview Fund information with any family or friends interested in supporting our school. Here is the link to our email, or you can just direct them to The Westview Fund page on our website if you like. Thank you for your continued support.