Message from the Head of School

Message from the Head of School

BIG DREAMS + BRIGHT FUTURES

by Bevan Koch

Dear Westview families,

In a year and a half, we have accomplished so much. This issue of the Wildcat Chronicle will highlight some of these accomplishments.

- We have a comprehensive strategic plan that was developed with input from all members of the community.

- We have adopted a new science program to ensure our students have opportunities to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

- We have secured outside funding for a new social-emotional curriculum called Fly Five.

- We have applied for and received funding for high-quality professional development for our staff.

- We have strengthened our relationships with other special schools to ensure partnership and collaboration within the special needs community.

- We have replaced a 15-year-old Prekindergarten curriculum to prepare our young students for Kindergarten better and beyond.

- We have grown enrollment to its highest level in five years resulting in the addition of new lower elementary and middle school classes.

- We have added two new members to our Westview Board of Directors.

- We have upgraded instructional technology across campus, including the provision of oneto-one Chromebooks for Middle School students.

- We have modified our Middle School schedule to better prepare our students for the transition to high school.

These are just a few of the great things happening at The Westview School, and it is just the beginning. Ask any teacher, and they will say it is our students that make their job at The Westview School worthwhile. We believe that when children are educated in a nurturing and supportive environment, they learn, grow, and develop a strong sense of self and an appreciation for others. We thank you all for your support as we continue our quest to become the “best little school on the planet.”