I have been asked about backpacks so I want to address the following in this manner, we are the ONLY SCHOOL that has NO Positive student COVID-19 cases, so we have been able to hold school in person. After, visiting with health professionals they think it could be partly because students are bringing only necessary items. That being said, if your child has necessary items that need to come back & forth, please send it in a plastic sack that can be thrown away. We have problem solved with students on how to transport folders/Chromebook cases. Water bottles can be left here during the week and sent home on Friday's to assist in less items to carry. Jackets should be worn or tied around waists. If you have questions, please feel free to call the office at 417-776-2425.
Our Westview Parent Group is inviting students to come out for a day of play on Saturday, Oct. 17th!
We will be holding our normal Halloween Parade and Class Parties on OCT. 30th @ 2:00 PM this year BUT WITH A TWIST.... We will have designated areas outside for classes to hold their party. Your child will parade to their spot. Please keep in mind this is an outdoor event so it may be cold. We wanted to share this information so that you could keep that in mind when choosing a costume.
Halloween/Happening Costume Rules
In choosing your child’s costume for this event you must keep the following in mind:
1. No Bloody/guts
2. No guns/swords/knives/weapons
3. No scary masks (We must remember the age levels we have in the building)
4. MUST FOLLOW THE SCHOOL DRESS CODE. NO SHORT SHORTS, STRAPLESS SHIRTS, Etc.
4. Your child will have to change into this costume WITHOUT help, so it will need to be easy for them to dress themselves.
If your child’s costume does not comply with the items listed above they will not be allowed to wear it.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call the office at 417-776-2425
Parents and grandparents are invited to attend but we ask that it is limited to these adults only. The people in attendance must also wear a facemask or shield. Teachers will be sending home information on party items at a later date.
If it is raining or extremely cold (32 or below) we will still hold the event inside but will not be able to allow parents/ grandparents to attend.
BUS TIMES until further notice!
Morning Pick Up:
BUS B: normal scheduled time
BUS A: 40 minutes late
Afternoon Drop Off:
BUS B: 30 minutes earlier
BUS A: 15 minutes late
Call the office if you would like to pick up your child 417-776-2425
Chromebooks are ready to go home! Today teachers reviewed the Chromebook handbook with all the students. Please review the handbook, sign and return the Chromebook Agreement Form stating that you agree to the terms and conditions. The agreement form was sent home today. The returned form and $20 Chromebook fee will get them home!
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PICTURE DAY IS TOMORROW!! If you are using the order form sent home please total your order and enclose the exact amount in the envelope. Every child has to have exact change in their individual order form. We cannot split up one total payment or check between siblings in different classes. Your order form will be returned and you will have to purchase online. Change cannot be made by the school or photographer.
Make checks payable to: Inter-State Studio and Publishing Co.
3rd-8th Grade Parents--
Saturday School Detention is being held tomorrow. Calls will be made by 1pm today if your student has over 5 missing assignments. However, parents can check student progress any time by logging into Teacherease accounts. Students were informed last week that grade checks would begin & Saturday School Detention will be issued as per the handbook.
THANK YOU parents for ensuring your child takes responsibility in their learning and returning assignments on time. If you receive a call this afternoon, please refer to the red note sent home with your child outlining the requirements of Saturday School.
In the future, notifications will be sent out on Thursday afternoon. Again, thank you for your support!
Chromebook cases have arrived!! We will begin the check out process on Tuesday. There will be a usage agreement that parents and students must sign as well as pay the $20 insurance fee before the Chromebooks are checked out. It is very important that EACH student has a school issued Chromebook should we have to switch to virtual education at a moments notice. If you have questions, feel free to call the office.
Basketball Game Schedule
Picture Day is Tuesday October 6th 2020
Ordering online is easy, visit inter-state.com/order and enter Order Code 49937XA
Flyer order forms will be sent home Friday October 2, 2020
Flyer Order Information: Total your order and enclose the exact amount in the envelope. Every child has to have exact change in their individual order form. We cannot split up one total payment or check between siblings in different classes. Your order form will be returned and you will have to purchase online. Change cannot be made by the school or photographer.
Make checks payable to: Inter-State Studio and Publishing Co.
Virtual students will take pictures on Tuesday November 17, 2020.
The USDA recently announced an extension of a waiver to extend the Summer Food Service Program through December 31, 2020, or until funds no longer exist. The thought behind this is that COVID-19 is still affecting many families in our communities and this is one way that we can continue to support those affected by this pandemic.
Westview has elected to extend this waiver, therefore for the period mentioned above EVERY students enrolled at Westview will be receiving FREE BREAKFAST and LUNCH beginning September 1st and continues until December 31st OR until funds run out (WE WILL KEEP YOU POSTED AS TO WHEN CHARGES WILL RESUME). Mrs. Pam is working on crediting accounts for any charges that occurred beginning Sept. 1st. Any charges from August 24th-31st are still owed.
**If your child wants an extra( A la carte) and milks are NOT included in the free items so you will receive a bill for these items.
During this time we ask that you fill out food service applications if you have not already done so. The reason for this is that when funds run out or the date is reached we will return to the National School Lunch Program. Anyone who does not have a lunch application on file will be changed to Full Pay in our system at the end of September, and will be charged accordingly when this program ends. If you have not filled out an application and turned it in, please do so by September 15, 2020. This would also be a great time to pay down any lunch balances your student may have accrued over the last week. Paying down these balances while you are not being charged will allow your student to start fresh when lunch charges resume.
Our Character Word for September is: RESPONSIBILITY
Every month teachers choose students who display the month's character word as "Students of the Month." Their picture is taken for the paper, they earn a pizza lunch party and get a certificate of recognition.
Let's Go Westview Eagles! We're glad you're back!
5th Grade Band Parents:
Due to our current restrictions, we have decided to do a Zoom meeting tomorrow night for our Beginning Band parent meeting at 5:00pm. We will finalize details about instruments, costs, fundraising and any other information that pertains to 5th Grade Beginning Band. I will give general information and also answer any questions you may have.
Zoom links were sent to parent emails, and it should be a brief meeting. I am very excited to have your student in Band this year!
-Ms. DeArmond
Good Morning Parents! Everyone is doing a great job dropping their children off but we need your assistance in speeding the process up. Please have your child be ready to get out of the car as soon as you pull up so we can help them out and go on to the next car. Also, if you want to watch your child walk into the building we ask that you park because sitting and waiting is slowing the drop off line. We will make sure your child gets in the door safely. We appreciate your cooperation!
We had a GREAT 1st week back! Thank you for being patient as we work through the usually back to school routine tweaks. The individual sneeze guards and table guards have now arrived, so the students will be able to move around and work on projects! This is just a reminder that we have NO SCHOOL on Mondays. We will see everyone back on Tuesday at 7:40am!
CORRECTION- only staff and students will be allowed in the building at this time. Sorry for the confusion. Again, ONLY STAFF and STUDENTS will be allowed in the building.
We are so excited to see everyone tomorrow! Reminder the doors open at 7:40 and the tardy bell rings at 7:50. All students have the option of eating a FREE breakfast each morning if they arrive at school before 7:50. School will dismiss at 3:27.
For safety at this time, only parent, students, and staff will be allowed in the building. We encourage you to watch our Facebook, App, and website for important information.
School starts 1 week from today! We can't wait to see you!
We will be having a drive thru open house on Monday, August 24th from 5-6 pm . There is a map attached below of where your child's classroom teacher will be located on the grounds. Please follow the traffic arrows so there is not a traffic jam. Parents and students will remain in their cars. Teachers will hand out an information sheet and say hello. This will be a quick meet your teacher time.
Elementary students can give their teacher classroom supplies at open house. Middle school teacher's have asked middle school students to bring their supplies the first day of class on Aug. 25th.
If anyone would like to drop your child's school supplies off this week, you may do so through Thursday from 8:30 -12:30.
I apologize that you will have to turn your phone to see the picture.
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!!
Please login to your Teacherease account and register your child for the 2020-2021 school year!
If your child is new to the district parents will receive a welcome email with a link to set up an account and register your child. Complete online registration by Friday August 21. If you have any questions or need assistance please call Pam in the office at 417-776-2425
