January 11, 2024
Hello, Westview families,
 
We love it when those who love our students come to campus! Today was Grandparents and Special Friends’ Day, and it was such a special day at Westview.

Our students were so proud to share their school, classrooms, friends, and teachers with their families. The giggles, hugs, and excitement were all around today, from our littlest Wildcat to our Middle Schoolers!
 
Please thank your families and friends who showed up today for our Grandparents and Special Friends' Day. We are so grateful to them for showing up for your students. The love and support they provide to your family and children is evident. It is all of us working together that helps these children succeed. So, let us all continue to be generous with our guidance, love, and support for these amazing students.

Best,




Head of School
The Westview School
WESTVIEW LOVES OUR GRANDPARENTS
Calendar at a Glance

MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2024
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (No School)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2024

THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2024
  • Parent Group Session | Largent Hall @ 9:15 AM (RSVP)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2024
  • Summer Camp registration opens

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2024
  • Re-enrollment Contracts sent out
  • Spelling Bee

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2024
  • Westview EDU | Creating a Climate of High Expectations

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2024
  • Westview Staff Development Day | Student Holiday (No School)

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2024
  • Presidents’ Day (No School)

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2024
  • Re-enrollment Contracts due
  • Talent Show
December Wonder Wall Winners
Hooray for this December Westview Wonder Wall Winner! Savannah, in kindergarten, won the award for COOPERATION! According to her teachers, Savannah is a rock star! She is always ready to play and share with her friends. Savannah is eager to complete her work and be a good friend to all of her classmates. Savannah lights up the room with her engaging smile and happy attitude. We are so proud of you, Sassy!
Congratulations to Eli in Upper Elementary for being a Wonder Wall Winner in December for RESPONSIBILITY. Eli has shown great improvement in taking responsibility for his materials, actions, and learning this year. He keeps track of all his materials and turns in his work to the correct class with minimal reminders. He has shown a lot of motivation this year in wanting to learn and trying his hardest to meet the expectations given to him in class. Eli is engaged, participates in group and partner activities, and asks for assistance when needed. We are so proud of you and your hard work, Eli!
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.
Save the Date | Westview Summer Camp is Out of this World
Save the date for Westview Summer Camp. We will have two sessions available for the summer of 2024: June 3-21 and July 8-26

Registration OPENS for Westview Summer Camp on Friday, January 26.

Westview Summer Camp is an excellent opportunity to 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. The camp fee is $1650 per session, and there will be a 10% early bird registration discount available for camp sessions through March 29. We are excited to be once again able to offer several options for students over the summer break. 
2024 Therapy Services at The Stewart Center
As we all focus on the new year ahead and consider new goals for ourselves and our children, we wanted to share with our families the offerings available in 2024 at The Stewart Center at The Westview School. From individual therapy to group sessions, we have varying services that can meet the therapeutic needs of children with autism. Our on-campus therapists offer many opportunities to nurture our students' growth, development, and well-being with a shared goal of guiding our children to meet their fullest potential. If you have any questions about individual therapy or group sessions available, please contact Mimi Le, Clinical Director, for more information or email info@stewartcenterhouston.org
Parent Group Sessions with Mimi Le
Beginning on January 25, 2024, Mimi Le will be hosting Parent Group sessions at The Westview School. This is a process group to learn, share, and evolve to better support our children and each other. Sessions are open to current and former Westview families and will be held monthly to support both parents and guardians of children with special needs. The location is Largent Hall from 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM. There are four sessions available to attend: January 25, March 7, April 5, and April 18. If you are planning to attend, please register here.
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.
One More Week to Download | 2023 Westview Holiday Play
We wanted to ensure you had every opportunity to view and download the recording of our 2023 Holiday Play. What a joy and a delight the performance was! We are so proud of all our performers. You can access the direct link to download the performance here. The download link will expire in one week. 

Please do not post or share this recording on social media.

Do not post photos of or information about children other than your own on social media without the expressed permission of those children’s parents. 
Save the Date for the Fundraising Luncheon | Wednesday, March 27
Save the date for The Westview School Fundraising Luncheon. on Wednesday, March 27th from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Junior League of Houston, and join our community in support of The Westview School. Our Fundraising Luncheon is an annual event and is our largest fundraiser of the year.

More details to come in the new year. Questions? Email Roger Browning, Director of Development.
Westview Yearbooks and Dedications on SALE NOW!
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 $55. 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
  • 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.
*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.