Westwood Hills

Dear Parents and Guardians:

We are pleased to partner with the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank again this school year to offer the Family Backpack Program. The purpose of this program is to provide nutritious food to families who may need additional support with their household food needs. Bags of food will be distributed to participating students on the last day they attend school each week.

The food bags are designed to supplement family meals and help support household food budgets. Bags may contain items such as oatmeal, pasta, fruits and vegetables, peanut butter and jelly, beans and rice, and other nutritious foods that can be used as part of family meals. All participating families will receive the same amount of food.

All children in our elementary schools are eligible to participate in the program, and there is no cost to you or your child. Participation in the Family Backpack Program does not prevent your family from receiving assistance from local food pantries or other community resources. To locate a food pantry in your community, please visit the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank's pantry locator at https://www.brafb.org/find-help/pantry-locator.

If you would like your child to participate in the Family Backpack Program, please complete the form below and return it to the school by August 28, 2026. If you have any questions about the program, please contact the school office.

Please complete the form found at this link: https://forms.gle/4g5Qt43N8r6zRf5U8

Sincerely,

Ryan Barber, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent

Westwood Families!

Staying on top of your child's attendance just got a lot easier.

Starting immediately, Westwood will be using a new text-based system to keep you informed when your child is absent — and to make it simple for you to respond, ask questions, and share notes, all without a phone call.

Here's what's new:
You'll receive a text when your child is absent. A message will come from 540-385-8135 — save this number in your contacts so you never miss it.

You can text back directly. Reply to confirm an absence, share the reason, or ask a question. It's that simple.

You can send photos of notes by text. Need to submit a parent note or a doctor's note? Just take a photo and text it to the same number — no need to drop anything off at the office.

You can proactively text us. Know that your child will be absent? Send us a text to 540-385-8135 and we’ll update the record accordingly.

The texts are powered by our AI attendance assistant, and every response goes directly to our attendance team and your child's record is updated accordingly.

If you have questions or need help, please reach out to us at 540-946-4670. We're grateful for your partnership and committed to making every school day count.

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