Westview C-6 School District -

Westview Families and Westview Team, We were notified today that a student at Westview School has tested positive for COVID-19. Our thoughts are with this individual as they navigate this illness, and we wish them an easy and quick recovery. Our goal in sending out this notification is to be as transparent as possible in providing information to our families and employees need in order to remain as healthy as possible during this uncertain time. When new confirmed cases arise, expect an email communication like this one at the end of the day. Please remember that due to privacy laws the school cannot give out specific, identifying information. At the direction of the Health Department, all students and employees who were exposed to the individual who tested positive for COVID-19 have been individually contacted. In this case, 7 close IN-SCHOOL contacts have been identified. Contacts that are determined to have been exposed OUTSIDE of school will be notified by the health department personally. If your child was NOT DIRECTLY EXPOSED, you would not be contacted. For example, here are a couple scenarios: Scenario 1: A student/teacher in your child’s class has tested positive for COVID. After Newton County, administration, and school nurse has completed contact tracing your child was not listed as a person that needs to be isolated even though they are in the same class. The reason is, your child/teacher did not sit by this student, did not interact during the day with the student/teacher for more than 15 minutes without a layer of protections or was 6 feet away. Scenario 2: A student/teacher in your child’s class is a family member (i.e big/little sister/brother, cousin) of a student who tested positive in another class. The family member of the student who tested positive would be considered a secondary contact and no isolation is required for your child as they did not have direct contact with the student who is positive. As a reminder, we would like to share the following information in regards to what steps we can all take to help reduce the spread of COVID-19: -Monitor for COVID-19 symptoms and report any to your student’s doctor and school. -If an employee or student has been directly exposed to someone positive for COVID-19, please report that to your school. -When social distancing is not possible, wear a mask or face covering unless a medical condition does not allow for it. -Wash your hands and sanitize frequently. -Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for updates about COVID-19. Thank you for helping us keep each other and the school year safe!

PICTURE DAY IS TOMORROW FOR RETAKES/VIRTUAL/SPORTS!!! Virtual Students need to arrive at the office at 8:00 a.m. wearing a face covering. Students arriving late will not be photographed. Order forms must include the exact amount. Every child has to have exact change with 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.

We need your help! We are having a lot of students coming to school AFTER 7:50 and NOT PICKED UP from school. Students need to be at school BEFORE 7:50 in order to get a FREE Breakfast. At 7:51 students are tardy and breakfast is put up for the day, so that the kitchen staff can start on lunch. 4 Tardies each 1 day of being counted as an unexcused absence. School is out at 3:30 each day. The buses pull out of the parking lot at that time and we begin loading all parent pick up students. If parents/pick up person is in line, we are able to have all students gone within 8 to 10 minutes. Some students are not being picked up until MUCH Later. This is just a reminder, that staff are available to supervise your child from 7:40 until 3:40, so please plan to be in line to pick your child up at 3:30! Thank you for your help!

Sport picture order forms will be sent home today. Flyer Order Information: Total your order and enclose the exact amount. 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. Order Form: https://5il.co/n0py

PICTURE DAY IS TUESDAY NOVEMBER 17TH. Pictures will include: Virtual Students Retakes Basketball Band Choir Archery Virtual students need to arrive at the office at 8:00 a.m. wearing a face covering. Students arriving late will not be photographed. Ordering online is easy, visit inter-state.com/order and enter Order Code. Retakes/Virtual Students: Your online order code is 49938N Sports: Your online order code is 55606Z

EXCITING NEWS!! The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending flexibilities to allow free meals to continue to be available to ALL CHILDREN throughout the entire 2020-2021 school year. This means all students will eat breakfast and lunch free through the last day of school!

HOMECOMING GAME TONIGHT! Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. Boys game starts at 5:30 p.m. (Players needs to arrive at 5:00 p.m.) Homecoming ceremony will start at half time during the boys game. Girls game starts immediately after the boys game. GO EAGLES!! Visitors: 4 adults per player A mask is required to be worn at all times. Sit with your family unit and social distance Please leave following your child's game so we have space for the next team's family

Our Scholastic Book Fair will be open to students next week! We will not have a family night this year, but parents can shop online for books and Christmas gifts now! With every purchase made, our district earns money to buy classroom books and supplies, and we greatly appreciate the support. Happy Shopping! Link to our Online Fair: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/westviewelementaryschool6

Parents- We've had a large number of students forgetting to charge Chromebooks at night. This is becoming a problem for teachers as they plan lessons and activities for students to complete during the day, with only 1-2 extra chargers. Please secure a location in your home where your child knows to charge their computer each night. Our young elementary students especially need your help with this, and we encourage you to make it a nightly routine. THANK YOU for your help!

Happy Halloween Week! This is a reminder that our Halloween Parade & Class Parties are TOMORROW at 2:00pm! Please send those individually wrapped party snacks & Middle School should bring $1. The weather should be sunny & nice. We'll have designated areas outside for classes to hold their party. Students will parade to their spot. Please ensure your child brings an appropriate costume with no blood, guts, weapons, and/or scary masks. Parents & Grandparents are invited to attend, but we must limit to adults only. Please wear a facemask or shield. We are looking forward to a fun, fall celebration together!

Picture Packages are coming home today- be sure to check your child’s folder! If you haven't ordered, it's not too late. We're sending home slips printed with your child's picture and Order Code, so you can still order online.

Basketball Game Tonight At Turkey Ford! Game Starts at 5:30 p.m. Click on the link below for the Guidelines for Athletes and Spectators at Turkey Ford School https://5il.co/mjfj

We will have 2 bus routes again starting tomorrow. Please have your child at their stop at the normal pick up time.

Basketball Game Tonight At Thomas Jefferson Game Starts at 6:00 p.m. Guidelines for Athletes and Spectators at Thomas Jefferson School https://5il.co/mfc6

IT'S GAME DAY! GO EAGLES!! Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. Girls game starts at 5:00 p.m. Boys game starts immediately after the girls game (approximately 6:00 p.m.) Girls team needs to arrive to school at 4:30 p.m. and the boys team at 5:00 p.m. Visitors: 4 adults per player A mask is required to be worn at all times. Sit with your family unit and social distance Please leave following your child's game so we have space for the next team's family.

Red Ribbon Week Starts Next Week!

IT'S GAME DAY! Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. Girls game starts at 5:30 p.m. Boys game starts immediately after the girls game (approximately 6:30 p.m.) Girls team needs to arrive to school at 5:00 p.m. and the boys team at 5:30 p.m. Visitors: 4 adults per player A mask is required to be worn at all times. Sit with your family unit and social distance Please leave following your child's game so we have space for the next team's family.

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.