In preparation for the upcoming school year, we are now collecting all health, allergy, and emergency contact information for our students.

This year, we are once again partnering with Magnus Health to collect all student medical information. Magnus will sync with our school information system and family portal to provide the most accurate health information to you and the appropriate faculty and staff at the school. We are also excited that Magnus Health will be a "one-stop-shop" for all school forms, including field trip permissions, athletic agreements, outdoor education trips, and other school-related forms.

Please complete the required health forms by Tuesday, August 6.

Step 1: Review Your Contact Information

• You must have a mobile phone and email entered for each parent/guardian - these are required by Magnus. 
• If you make changes to your phone or email, you will need to wait until the next day to fill out the Magnus Health Forms. If no changes are needed, you can proceed to the next step. 

Step 2: Fill Out Your Child's Health Forms

Questions or Problems?

Fall Athletics Registration

Fall Athletics Registration for Families Receiving Tuition Assistance

HOT LUNCH ORDERING WILL OPEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Westside will once again be partnering with Lunch Ladies LLC to provide lunches for preschool – 8th grade students. The hot lunch option will begin on Monday, September 16. 

Highlights of the Lunch Ladies program:

• Lunch price starts at $5.95 – 6.50 depending on the lunch item. Lunch comes with the main item and two sides - usually fresh fruit and veggies or other items that pair well with the main item. Sandwiches come with fresh fruit and pretzels. A larger portion (typically a second entrée) can be purchased for an additional $1.25.
• A-la-carte items can be purchased and added to your student’s lunch.
• Ordering is done online through Boonli – see ordering instructions below.
• The monthly Lunch Menu can be viewed by registering an account for your student.
• Ordering can be done on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. The cutoff time for ordering is 1:00 pm for the following day.
• You will receive an email each Saturday with the upcoming weekly menu and a reminder to order for the week.
• Hot lunch will NOT be available for ordering on WFA Pizza Days.

Please refer to the FAQ on the Lunch Ladies ordering site for more detail on their cancellation policy, how to cancel a lunch, and other important information. If you have any further questions, please contact Wendy or Alex directly at lunchladiesllc@gmail.com or 425-444-9573.

Ordering Instructions

1. Go to https://lunchladiescatering.boonli.com/login
2. Click on Create an Account..
3. Enter the school code west274 for Westside (case sensitive).
4. Create a "User Profile" and then enter the information for your student(s). Use the “location” section to assign them to their classroom (PS-4) or grade level (5-8).
5. Sign in with your username and password.
6. Select the date you want to order for and click on "Add Items."
7. Make your selections. A side screen to "Review Today’s Order" will pop up with your item choice.
8. Go to Next Day/Cart. Once all selections have been made, click on Go to Cart and proceed to Checkout.
9. Pay at Checkout.
10. Do not close your browser prior to receiving the confirmation display or your order may be interrupted and not fully processed. Items left in your shopping cart will not be processed and your order will not be placed.

Family involvement contributes to the richness of our community and directly impacts your student’s experience at Westside School. Research shows a positive partnership between the home and the school has a powerful influence on a child’s achievement and sense of belonging at school.

All Volunteers who plan to work around students or drive on field trips must fill out the Westside’s Volunteer Form each year.

Every Westside classroom is equipped with emergency supplies in preparation for an evacuation or an emergency that requires students and staff to shelter in place. We are asking each family to supply their student with an Emergency Comfort Kit, as part of our preparedness plan. These kits will provide students with personalized comfort items in the event of a major emergency such as earthquake or severe storm.

Registration for Westside's afterschool program is now open. The deadline to register is Tuesday, September 3. Late registrations will be based on availability. 

Find out more and register

We are looking forward to seeing many Westside families at our August summer socials! These socials will be at Westside and will give families a chance to connect before the school year begins in the fall. Snacks and beverages will be provided. 

Wednesday, August 21

• PS & PK - 3:00-4:00pm
• K/1st/2nd Grade - 4:30-6:00pm

Thursday, August 22

• 3rd & 4th Grade - 3:00-4:30pm
• Middle School - 5:00-6:30pm

We are looking forward to connecting with families during Lower School Meet Your Teacher. This is a fun event where students come and meet their new teacher and see their classroom before the first day of school.

• Kindergarten:  9:30-10:00am
• 1st & 2nd Grade: 10:15-10:45am
• 3rd & 4th Grade:  11:00-11:30am

We welcome all rising fifth grade students and new sixth-eighth grade students to join us for a New to Westside Middle School Orientation on Tuesday, September 3. This morning is designed to introduce students to Westside's middle school program, while also reconnecting and getting back into the school mindset. 

The first days of school for our youngest learners in preschool, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten, will be filled with learning new routines, building connections with their teachers and peers, and gaining a sense of belonging in their school community. To support this transition, these grade levels will have a modified schedule for start of the school year. This gradual build-up to a full day of school provides time for children to learn and practice classroom routines and adjust to their classroom community. Below are the phase-in schedules for the 2024-2025 school year.

PRESCHOOL

Doors open 15min prior to the start of class. 

• Wednesday, September 4
  • GROUP A: 8:45-10:15am
  • GROUP B: 11:00am-12:30pm
• Thursday, September 5: 8:45-10:45am
• Friday, September 6: 8:45-11:45am (Snack)
• Monday, September 9: 8:45-11:45am (Snack)
• Tuesday, September 10: 8:45am-12:45pm (Snack and Lunch)
  • Stay and Play Pickup 12:45-5:00pm
• Wednesday, September 11: 8:45am-1:45pm (Lunch & Rest)
  • Stay and Play Pickup 1:45-5:00pm
• Thursday, September 12 (First full day of school): 8:45am-2:45pm
  • Stay & Play Pickup 2:45-5:00pm

PRE-KINDERGARTEN

Doors open 15min prior to the start of class. 

• Wednesday, September 4: 8:30-11:00am (snack)
• Thursday, September 5: 8:30am-12:00pm (snack)
• Friday, September 6: 8:30am-1:00pm (lunch)
• Monday, September 9: 8:30-1:30pm (lunch)
  • Stay & Play is offered 1:30-5:00pm
• Tuesday, September 10: 8:30am-3:00pm (first full day)
  • Stay & Play is offered 3:00-5:00pm

KINDERGARTEN

Doors open 15min prior to the start of class. 

• Wednesday, September 4: 8:30-11:45am (snack)
• Thursday, September 5th: 8:30am-12:45pm (lunch)
• Friday, September 6th: 8:30am-2:00pm 
  • First day of Extended Day
• Monday, September 9th (first full day): 8:30am-3:00pm

• Build community and connections through shared experiences
• Practice problem solving and critical thinking
• Experience individual growth moments that highlight their unique strengths and passions
• Develop relationships with the natural environment

We are so excited to welcome parents and guardians to campus on Thursday, September 19, for our annual Early Learning and Lower School Curriculum Night! Parents and guardians will have the opportunity to hear from their child's teacher about the year ahead and all the amazing learning our students will be engaged in. 

Curriculum Night Times

• Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd, Grade: 5:30-7:00 pm
• Preschool, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade: 6:00-7:30 pm

Drop Off Windows

• Preschool: Doors open 8:30am, class starts 8:45am
• Pre-K-8th Grade: Doors open 8:10am, class starts 8:30am

Drop Off Procedures

Dropping off in the parking lot:

Dropping off at the top of the stairs:

Preschool Pick Up Procedures

Pre-K-8th Pick Up Procedures

• Pre-K-2nd Grade - 3:00pm (line starts at 2:50)
• 3rd & 4th Grade - 3:15pm (line starts at 3:05)
• 5th-8th Grade - 3:30 pm (line starts at 3:20)

1. Each family will receive a car placard with the names and grades of their children. Please place this on your dashboard when entering the campus for pickup.
2. The pickup line starts on the east side of 34th, goes down 104th, and into the parking lot. Please join the line by turning onto 34th Ave. from 106th St.
3. If you are picking up a child other than your own children, please tell the staff member present as you enter the line. 
4. Once on campus, you will be directed into one of two lines. 14 cars are loaded at a time (7 in lane 1 and 7 in lane 2)
5. Based on your spot in line, you will end up at a specific cone color. Your children will be ready at your cone under the supervision of a Westside School staff member.
6. Once all seven cars in the queue are loaded, the first car will be directed to advance and exit onto 34th Ave. The other cars in the queue will follow.
7. The next seven cars will then be directed to the pick-up cones, and the process continues.

SIBLING PICK UP

Parking Areas (Morning)

Good Neighbor Policy: Please do not park on the west side of 34th Ave SW (across from the school's main entrance) under any circumstance – even if it’s just for a short time. Our neighbors use this for residential parking. We intend to be courteous, respectful neighbors. We also ask our families to be mindful of fire hydrants and driveways.

If grandparents, nannies, or other family members or friends are dropping off and/or picking up your children, please make sure they understand our procedures.

A directory of students and their families can be found in the Veracross Family Portal. 

Westside Family Directory

The Westside Family Handbook is a detailed overview of all Westside guidelines, policies, and procedures. Use the link below to access the handbook. 

Westside Family Handbook

General School Calendar

Major Dates Calendar

Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten: Stay and Play

There are two Extended Care Programs available to preschool families. The Preschool Early Bird Drop-Off Program provides care before school with a drop-off window from 8:00-8:10am. The Stay & Play Program provides after-school care for both preschool and pre-kindergarten students with a pickup window from 2:45-5:00pm. More information will be sent to families towards the start of the school year. 

Questions? Contact McKenzie Craig, Early Learning Division Head.

Kindergarten-8th Grade

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT WESTSIDE'S EXTENDED DAY PROGRAMS

Class lists will be published on Tuesday, August 13, in the Veracross Family Portal. They will be located on the pages below:

• Early Learning Veracross Page
• Lower School Veracross Page
• Middle School Veracross Page