West View Family Newsletter

Welcome back to a new school year! We’re excited to welcome our students and families as we begin another year of learning, growth, and community. We look forward to working together to support each child’s success and to making this a positive and memorable year for all. Let’s make it our best year yet!

8/8 : A text and email will be sent to communicate your student's assigned teacher

8/12: Back-to-School Night 4-6pm

8/14: First Day of School 7:15am-2:40pm

8/25-9/12: Fall Fundraiser

9/1: Labor Day (No School)

9/5: Popcorn Sale Day ($1 a bag)

9/30: Skate Co Night 5:30-7:30pm

View the FULL 25/26 Calendar HERE

Principal- Mrs. Craig

As we kick off this school year, I want to share how grateful I am for your continued support and partnership. Behind every successful school is a strong community, and your involvement—whether through encouraging words, volunteering, or simply staying connected—makes a real difference. We have exciting plans ahead, and I can’t wait to see the joy, curiosity, and confidence our students will bring into the building each day.

You can reach me directly at sarah.craig@rps205.com

Assistant Principal- Mrs. Solverson

As assistant principal, I’m here to support our students, staff, and families in creating a positive and productive school environment. This year, we’ll continue to focus on building strong relationships, promoting positive behavior, and helping every student feel seen, heard, and valued. I look forward to connecting with you and working together to help our scholars shine!

You can reach me directly at Britton.Solverson@rps205.com

Attendance Specialist- Tonya Martin

My role this year will focus on increasing student attendance and connecting families with valuable community resources to support student success. Strong communication is essential to our success, and I encourage you to stay informed and engaged through Seesaw, our Facebook page, and the new RPS 205 app. If you ever have questions, concerns, or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m here to support you and your child every step of the way.

You can reach me directly at Tonya.martin@rps205.com

or 815-713-6203

Kindergarten parents are welcome to walk their student into the building on the first day of school only at 8:00am (after regular drop off). Once you drop off your student, please join us for the Kindergarten BooHoo Yahoo (8:10am) where we will share a sweet treat and resources.

If you do not need to walk your student in, you may drop off at the regular start time of 7:15am.

Morning Arrival 7:15am

Car drop off: Enter either door A (front) or door N (Huffman Blvd) depending on where your car is stopped in the line. Please drop your student off at the "Drop off zone" cones. Please pull ALL the way up. ALL 1st through 5th grade students must enter the building independently. NO PARENTS are able to enter with your child on the first day.

Walkers: Enter Door A (front entrance), Door N (facing Huffman Blvd), or Door F (east side of building)

Breakfast: 7:15-7:35 (Breakfast is not served after 7:30)

***Any student arriving after 7:35 is tardy and MUST BE SIGNED IN BY AN ADULT-No Exceptions***

Walkers-All walkers exit from the back door (by playground). K-2 walkers will stand with a staff member until their guardian picks them up.

Bus Riders- Leave from back/recess parking lot

Car Pick-up- Line begins forming in the front lot and continues down Huffman Blvd.

***ANY CHANGES TO A STUDENTS DISMISSAL MUST BE MADE PRIOR TO 1:30PM***

Strive for 95! — The West View Wolves Way!

Our pack goal is to reach 95% attendance EVERYDAY— and we can’t do it without YOU!

Let’s stick together and hit that 95% like the strong, smart pack we are.

📌 Here’s what you need to know:

Our yearly goal is to miss no more than 9 days of school—total, for the entire year. That includes both excused and unexcused absences.
Missing school without a doctor’s note will count against your eligibility for Friday rewards.