
Our experience at the All In Jostens Renaissance Conference today was absolutely incredible! We were inspired by the innovative ideas shared. The energy and enthusiasm of the guest speakers and attendees left us feeling motivated and excited. We can't wait to bring these fun ideas to life with our students and staff! #fourhousesonefamily #allin




To better serve the physical and mental wellbeing of those who work for BCSD, the YMCA has partnered with the school district to provide free memberships to all BCSD employees. In celebration of this partnership, BCSD employees are invited to come out to the Cane Bay Family YMCA on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. to activate their memberships and tour the Cane Bay facility. Learn more at https://berkeleycosdsc.sites.thrillshare.com/article/1252290.


Westview Elementary Families - Don’t forget to log those Acts of Kindness (AOKs)! We want all students to be recognized for participating even if they can’t raise money. We can’t wait to see all the kind things our students are doing! Be sure to log into your student’s Raise Craze account and check them off in their Acts of Kindness Tracker! This will ensure they’re counted to earn some fun prizes. Woohoo!
REGISTER HERE: https://my.raisecraze.com/AYM9GBM/



SAVE THE DATE: WVE Picture Day is October 11.


Don’t forget to register your child for Raise Craze! The class with the highest percentage of students registered by 7 am Monday, September 18th wins a donut party! Good luck!!
REGISTER HERE:
my.raisecraze.com/AYM9GBM


Last week, our Raise Craze traveling kindness trophies traveled throughout the school. The question now is, where will they be headed tomorrow?
Here are the top performing classes for the week of September 13-15:
Ms. Taylor's 3rd grade class (Top Dollar Raised)
Mrs. Scofield's 4th grade class (Top Acts of Kindness)
Mr. Mata's 5th grade class (Top Acts of Kindness)
We are so lucky to have such supportive Whale Families! Keep up the wonderful work!






Our staff had a blast celebrating 9x13 Day on September 13! We cooked, baked, and enjoyed delicious 9x13 creations. It was a great day!



We had an amazing visit from the Cool Ray Stingray.











We are big fans of High 5 Fridays at WVE! Our SHS cheerleaders bring early morning enthusiasm to welcome our students.











We are excited to announce a new addition to our school family! Congratulations to Reece Nix and his family on the arrival of their beautiful baby girl, Evelyn James Nix. She was born on September 14th, weighing a healthy 7 lbs. 7 oz. and measuring 20 inches. We look forward to watching Evelyn James grow!







Thank you so much WVE students for filling up our Blessing Box! It is amazing to see children spreading kindness!



It's go time! Today marks the official kick off to our Raise Craze fundraiser. Check your child's take home folder for our introduction letter and instructions on how to register. We will be posting throughout the next few weeks with updates on totals and classrooms that are leading the way with the most AOKs (Acts of Kindness).











Enjoying some Makerspace fun!




Enjoy your Labor Day on Monday, September 4th! See you all on Tuesday, September 5th!


2023-2024 WVE Yearbooks AVAILABLE FOR SALE now!
Don't miss out on the chance to grab your yearbook at the early bird price of $35! Secure your copy now before prices increase on September 15th!
Check out the flyer for additional details or simply use the QR code to visit Josten's website.



Our amazing counselor, Ms. Nettles, spoiled our staff with her delicious homemade cookies. They were not only beautiful but also incredibly delicious! And that's not all - our amazing admin team surprised everyone with "Choose Joy" notebooks to spread positivity and lift our spirits. We are so grateful for our wonderful team and all the love and support they bring!











Ms. Costanzo's class had a competition to see who could build the tallest structure by using nothing but index cards. They did such a fabulous job. We were so impressed with their ingenuity!










Due to the potential for severe weather resulting from Hurricane Idalia, Berkeley County School District (BCSD) schools will follow the half-day dismissal bell schedule (https://www.bcsdschools.net/o/bcsd/page/school-bell-schedules) on Wednesday, August 30. Thursday, August 31, students will learn from home and complete eLearning Day assignments. All schools and offices will be closed Thursday. BCSD will resume normal operations Friday, September 1.
Before and after-school care programs, activities, and athletics, to include practices and games, are canceled for Wednesday, August 30, and Thursday, August 31. Normal activities and operations will resume on Friday, September 1.
On Thursday, August 31, students will complete eLearning assignments from home via Schoology, Google Classroom, SeeSaw, or other designated virtual learning platforms. Specific information about assignments will be provided by the student’s teacher and/or school. Teachers will share information regarding their office hours to support students completing eLearning assignments at home. More information here: https://www.bcsdschools.net/o/bcsd/page/elearning-day-faqs
Due to the potential for severe weather, and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of students, staff, and families, the district will not operate virtual feeding sites on Wednesday or Thursday.
BCSD officials work in partnership with Berkeley County Emergency Management and receive regular updates regarding the weather from the National Weather Service.
As safety and security is our number one priority, officials will continue to monitor the weather and assess any resulting damage.
Schools and offices will reopen and resume normal operations on Friday, September 1.


We’re having a joyful Monday morning as we welcome each other back from the weekend during Shake and Shine in Ms. Scofield's class.






Berkeley County School District is currently monitoring the forecasts and receiving regular updates from Berkeley County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service on Tropical Storm Idalia. At this time, there are no changes to school operations. Any changes to operations will be communicated to staff and parents.
