Dear Westview Families,
We are so excited for Trunk-or-Treat this coming Saturday, October 28. Trunk-or-Treat is an annual event organized by POW and a favorite family event of the school year. We hope to see you and your families there.
We know all our students do best with some front-loading and preparation, so we thought we'd share all the details on what, when, and how much fun to expect for this year's event. In case you missed it, a POW email was sent out yesterday with links and ways you can still help out.
Trunk-or-Treat is an event for the entire family and will be open from 10:00A to 12:00P. Costumes are encouraged but not required. We will have 15 trunks on the north side of campus with creative themes and candy ready to engage and delight your families. Make sure to come out early. Parking will be available at the 1830 building and New Life Church across the street.
We are looking forward to welcoming The HubCaps from The HUB, set to play between 10:30-11:30A. Smart Drinks and Nutrition will be at the event with smoothies and coffee. There will be bounce houses and vendors at our Boo Bazaar displaying and selling their goods. Take a look at the event map to make a plan for your family before Saturday.
The weather forecast keeps improving as the week progresses, and the day should be warm and sunny. An awards ceremony will begin around 11:30, where POW will name the grand prize trunk!
Thank you in advance to our POW volunteers who worked tirelessly to put on this amazing event for our community.
See you Saturday!
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Head of School
The Westview School
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Calendar at a Glance
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9
NOVEMBER 20-24, 2023
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Message from POW: All the Details on Trunk-or-Treat |
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POW TRUNK-OR-TREAT
POW will be hosting the 6th Annual POW Trunk-or-Treat on October 28 from 10 AM to 12 PM. The Trunk-or-Treat will remain a free event for kids to partake in trick-or-treating, bounce houses, games, and a photo booth. To help make our event a huge success, we are looking for vendors, sponsors, and trunks!
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Paint a Tile - Campus Beautification Volunteer Project |
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This Saturday at Trunk-or-Treat, volunteers from The Kinkaid School will be manning a Paint a Tile - Make Your Mark booth. Student members of Kinkaid's Community Service Leadership Council will begin work on a volunteer project to restore the stone benches around campus. These benches were originally installed at the grand opening of the 1900 building in 1999. They are in need of a refresh.
We would love the help of both current and former families in attendance Saturday to create a tile update the benches. The Paint a Tile booth will be set up with paint and supplies (thank you, Mrs. Kaylee) plus blank square 4x4 tiles with instructions. Feel free to paint or pickup your family's tile this Saturday. Completed tiles will be used to restore and repair the stone benches at the 1900 building entrances and exits.
We are thankful to Kinkaid for partnerning with Westview on this campus beautification project.
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Camp For All Costume Drive | Oct 30 - Nov 10 |
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Another partnership that Westview is proud to recognize is Camp For All. This year, Camp For All, a nonprofit that transforms the world for children and adults with challenging illnesses or special needs, is seeking eerie-sistible Halloween costumes for donation.
Between October 30 - November 10, please drop off your new or very gently-used Halloween costumes in either Westview lobby during this time. All of the costumes donated will be added to the costume closet at Camp For All for campers to enjoy for years to come.
Specific costume needs include:
- Boys costumes
- Teen costumes
- Adult costumes
- Superhero costumes
- Fun Props
Please no blazers, slacks or prom dresses.
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Save the Date: Dads' Day is Thursday, November 2 |
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Hey there, Westview Dads! This November, Dads' Day will be back on campus at The Westview School. We can't wait to celebrate our Westview Dads! Please save the date for Thursday, November 2, 2023. All dads are invited to campus for a very special morning with their students. Activities and times will vary between grade levels. More details to come, but for now, please make note of your child's grade level and time below:
ECD + PREKINDERGARTEN
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
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Westview EDU | Safeguarding the Spectrum: Internet Perils and Autistic Children |
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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.
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Order Your 2023-2024 Westview Yearbook |
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The 2023-2024 Westview Yearbooks are on sale 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, and the price for dedications is a Full Page - $100, 1/2 Page - $50, 1/4 Page - $25, and 1/8 Page - $15.
- Click on the Balfour School Store link
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Scroll down and across to the Yearbook Products & ADS and click "Shop Now"
- Enter student info & click "shop for this student"
- Then choose yearbook and what size dedication you would like.
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Help Us Grow Our Substitute Teacher List |
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The Westview School is looking to increase our substitute teacher list. We have found that Westview parents are a perfect fit for this role. As a Westview substitute, you will primarily work as the class assistant for the day. We are so appreciative of all our parents who have dedicated time to support our school by being a part of our sub-list. We would love to include YOU too! The pay is $15 per hour. If you are interested in substitute teaching on a preschool, elementary, or middle school level or if you know someone who would be, please contact Michelle Chapa to complete the necessary paperwork and background check to be added to our list.
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Thank you to everyone who has given to this year's The Westview Fund. We appreciate your support of our efforts. It is not too late to give. Here are some simple ways to support this fundraising effort. First, donate. You can access our online giving via our website or use the donate link found in the email. Secondly, share. We would love for you to share our Westview Fund information with any family or friends who might be interested in supporting our school. Here is the link to our email, or you can direct them to The Westview Fund page on our website. A print mail-out of our Westview Fund letter will be sent in the mail this week for those who like to write checks instead of using our online giving.
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Save the Date for Alex’s 5K Run/Walk & Kids' K |
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The Westview School provides a unique, specialized, and nurturing learning environment offering outstanding educational and social opportunities for children on the autism spectrum. |
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