Westview Wildcat Weekly
April 25 - April 29, 2022
WHS Newsletter for Students and Families
This Week's Calendar
Monday, April 25 - B Day - *Wish to have - Animal Print*
Ramadan
Softball vs Aloha 5:00pm
Tuesday, April 26 - A Day - *Wish to be - Dress like your favorite profession*
Ramadan
11th Grade State Testing
Wednesday, April 27 - B Day - *Wish to go - Tourist*
Ramadan
11th Grade State Testing
Girls Tennis vs Sunset
Baseball vs Sunset 5:00pm
Thursday, April 28 A Day - *Wish to meet - Jersey Day*
Ramadan
Friday, April 29 B Day - *PINK OUT for Olivia*
Ramadan
Erin's Law 11th/12th Grades
Softball vs Jesuit 5:00pm
Boys Tennis vs Mountainside
Girls Lacrosse vs Jesuit 7:00pm
Looking Ahead
May 2 - Prom Tickets Go on Sale
May 2 - Boys Lacrosse vs Aloha 7:00 pm
May 2 - Girls Tennis vs Southridge
May 4 - Girls Tennis vs Jesuit
May 5 - Boys Lacrosse vs Sunset 7:00 pm
May 6 - Prom Guest Passes Due
May 6 - Boys Tennis vs Aloha
May 9 - Boys Lacrosse vs Mountainside 7:00 pm
May 14 - Prom Portland Art Museum 8:00 -11:00 pm
May 12 - Senior Assembly
May 13 - Boys lacrosse vs Beaverton 7:00pm
OTHER WHS NEWSLETTERS:
Westview College and Career Newsletter
Staff Spotlight
Laurie Elkjer
1. What classes do you teach and/or programs and activities do you work with?
I work in the main front office at Westview.
2. How long have you been at WHS?
this is my first year
3. What do you enjoy most about the Westview community?
In my opinion Westview embodies the saying "work hard, play hard".
I truly enjoy coming to work and seeing everyone. I love working here!
4. If you could have a gigantic billboard anywhere with anything on it - metaphorically speaking, getting a message out to millions or billions - what would it say and why? It could be a few words or a paragraph. It could be someone else's quote or any quotes you think of often or live your life by. Why would you put it on a billboard today?
Yes, the attendance line is a recording. Leaving a message is the fastest way to have your student excused from Westview.
5. What is something about you that many people at Westview might not know? (Hobbies, talents, interests, fun facts, etc...)
I love estate sales! I have a fairly large collection of Christmas blow molds and I've purchased most of them at Estate sales.
I have two daughters that graduated from Westview, in 2011 & 2018.
I also have a black Labrador named Captain Bodacious, two cats and two pet ducks - my daughter and I hatched them during quarantine in an incubator.
State Testing
State Testing This Week April 26 and 27
Westview will be administering Oregon State Assessments in Math, ELA, and Science to all 11th grade students on April 26th and 27th. Students can expect to spend approximately four hours testing each day. These standardized tests, while not required for graduation, provide valuable data about the academic progress of all students. For more information about the Oregon State Tests, please follow this link:
https://www.oregon.gov/ode/students-and-family/Pages/Assessment-and-Accountability-Students-and-Families-Resources.aspx
Are You Opting Out of State Testing?
If you would like to opt your student out of State Testing, please fill out the form below and return the paper copies to the main office or send an electronic copy to Ben Lyman at ben_lyman@beaverton.k12.or.us. Please note that there are two separate Opt-Out forms. One is for English Language Arts and the other of for Science.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cGAc4BhXj7ZlAJJopz78Ke-QltyWo9mc/view?usp=sharing
Please direct any questions to Ben Lyman at ben_lyman@beaverton.k12.or.us or 503.356.3020.
Thank you!
Erin's Law Friday, April 29
Meet Erin & hear her story
What is Erin's Law?
In 2015, the Oregon legislature passed SB 856, also known as Erin’s Law. Erin’s Law requires the development and adoption of child sexual abuse prevention programs for students in kindergarten through 12th grade in all Oregon public schools.
SB 856 mandates that all Oregon Public Schools provide:
A minimum of 4 instructional sessions (equal to or greater than a standard class period) of sex abuse prevention instruction per year for grades kindergarten through 12.
Sexual abuse instruction that is integrated and part of required district comprehensive sexuality education plan and is aligned with state standards.
Instruction that is age appropriate, medically accurate, and is not shame or fear based.
Instruction that is culturally inclusive and is responsive to diverse students including race, ethnicity, gender identity and sexual orientation.
A parental involvement component to inform parents about child sexual abuse topics.
A professional training component for administrators, teachers, and other school personnel.
In all areas, parents and guardians are a child’s first and most influential teachers. Parents, guardians, and schools share a common goal: we want students of all ages to be valued, respected, and safe in all aspects of their lives. Additional information on Erin’s Law can be found on the district website listed below:
https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/curriculum-instruction-assessment/erins-law
If you have further questions regarding all or part of the Erin’s Law lessons, please contact Hope Pearson at hope_pearson@beaverton.k12.or.us
Erin's Law for 12th Graders without AT
Meet Olivia, Our Wish Kid!
Westview is working to grant Olivia's wish! We all got to meet her on Thursday and launch our Make-A-Wish
Everyone can donate using the QR code. Donations go to PTO. They will be collecting donations for Olivia from now until May 1.
Monday = Animal Print
Tuesday = Favorite Profession
Wednesday = Tourist
Thursday = Jersey Day
Friday = PINK out
Prom Information
Guest ticket applications will be available starting April 18. Applications can be picked up in the main office and/or N131.
Prom Tickets for all Juniors and Seniors will go on sale May 2, 2022 for $35, there is no ASB discount.
AP Announcement
AP exams are next month! If you are a student who signed up last fall to take an AP exam, you must attend one of the mandatory meetings. The last meeting will be at the start of AT on Tuesday, April 19th in the Student Center. If you already attending the first meeting on Wednesday April 13th, you are not required to be at this one. Details about the testing location, permission slips, and other testing details will be provided. Students only need to bring something to write with and a device that can access their myap account. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Ferris.
AP Proctors and Monitors are needed!
AP testing will begin May 2nd and continue through May 20th. Westview is in need of volunteer proctors and monitors. If you are willing to volunteer to help with testing, please notify Kara Ferris at kara_ferris@beaverton.k12.or.us. Volunteers must be available for the entire exam and exams run around 4 hours. Thank you so much for your willingness to help us provide our AP students with a great testing experience.
Scholarships!
This list contains a list of names and links for all of WHS specific scholarships
We are awarding over $12,000 this year to WHS students!!!
The list also contains links to BSD scholarships such as the ABSA scholarship.
Thank you!
Ann & Tanya
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yj-VjDdnNVtMbyg8kfzYXxj5ktsELj0UDGPZta90FQk/edit?usp=sharing
Pictures From the Week
Make-A-Wish Assembly
Make-A-Wish Assembly
Make-A-Wish Assembly
Miracle Minute
Miracle Minute
Miracle Minute
Clay Heart Models
Clay Heart Models
Clay Heart Models
COVID Guidance and Updates
Visit the BSD Webpage for the Most Current Information
Common Westview Links
BSD Back to School
College and Career Center
From Our Westview Counselors
Class of 2022 Graduation
Reminders
BSD Proposed 2022 Bond
In May 2022, voters will decide on a new proposed capital improvement bond. If passed, the bond would raise about $723 million to be used on projects across the district including seismic stability upgrades, improvement of air ventilation systems, replacement of aging roofs and additional classroom space to alleviate overcrowding. Bond money also would be used to improve accessibility in special education classrooms, enhance learning spaces and replace all one-to-one student Chromebooks and iPads. The two largest proposed projects are the complete rebuilds of Beaverton High School and Raleigh Hills K-8 School.
The bond proposal will appear on the May 17, 2022 ballot.
Click here for BSD Bond Information
Click here for specific Westview Upgrades. Also highlighted below:
YEARBOOK SALES
Need an awesome timeless gift for your student? Purchase a book that celebrates achievements of students during an important time in their life. Buy a Yearbook today at jostens.com. You can also follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/westviewyearbook?utm_medium=copy_link
Did You Know? (Reminder)
When to Keep Your Student Home Due to Illness
This attachment details instructions on symptoms and when we ask you to keep your students home and for how long:
Reduced or Waived Student Fees
Message to Families:
All BSD students are eligible for free breakfast and lunch at school for the entire 2021-2022 without applying. If you have received an approval letter for the 2021-2022 school year, you do not need to apply. If you have not received an approval letter and you wish to be considered for other benefits, such as electronic device coverage, athletic fees, testing fees, you must apply for Meal Benefits. Go to www.schoolcafe.com to apply online, or pick up a paper application in the front office.
Beaverton School District Antiracist Vision Statement
The BSD School Board unanimously voted to adopt an Antiracist Vision Statement. Informed by the work of the Beaverton Multicultural Educator Community (BMEC) and the 40-member Equitable Policies Task Force made up of students, family, community members and staff, the vision statement will guide our implementation of our Every Student Belongs Policy (ACB) and help ensure that our schools are safe and welcoming learning spaces for all.
Antiracist Vision Statement
Every student and employee has the right to learn and work in a safe and inclusive school environment that honors their race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability and national origin.
Beaverton School District owns that our student outcomes currently point to our part in perpetuating institutional racism, and we commit to actions that address the current culture that is leading to these outcomes. Schools are critical in providing safe and creative opportunities for people to learn about different cultural and racial identities, have conversations about pressing issues and correct injustice wherever it exists. We commit to eliminating the structures, policies and practices that perpetuate inequities in our schools and in our community.
Beaverton School District will authentically engage each student, family and staff member to build connection, uplift understanding and truly value the diversity of our school communities. We will work to dismantle policies and systems that perpetuate institutional racism and barriers to education and other school-related activities. Students and families of color will see themselves represented in curriculum, materials, instruction, classrooms and all school activities in our district. Our district will honor, respect, represent, engage with and be accessible to students and adults from all communities.
Eliminating racism and all forms of bias is fundamental to our work — not just a part of our work. We commit to removing racism, white supremacy, hate speech and all forms of bigotry from our schools and communities.
Our district will:
- Seek and incorporate student, family, educator and administrator input in decision-making processes.
- Provide ongoing anti-bias and antiracist education to every staff member.
- Enforce Every Student Belongs procedures to prevent, interrupt and stop racist and biased incidents among students and between staff and students or community members.
- Create an inclusive learning community that honors, respects, represents, engages and is accessible to learners from all communities.
- Create permanent district funding and resources to promote equitable policies, structures and practices for BIPOC students and other marginalized groups.
- Implement policies, procedures and professional development to confront and eliminate conscious and unconscious racism and review these policies and procedures regularly to ensure we are meeting our commitments.
Community Survey
Westview Community Survey
Bell Schedule
Admin and Counselor Support 2021-22
Counselor Support (by Student Last Name)
- AVID: Pat Baker
- A - CAR: Anna Adamko
- CAS - FRI: Amanda Budhi
- FRJ - JUD: Tim Shaw
- JUE - MAZ: Forrest Rosser
- MBA - POZ: Michelle Silva
- PPA - STE: Naseem Saremi
- STF - Z - Ricardo Torres
Admin Support (By Student Last Name)
- Tina Myers: A - JUD
- Diane Fitzpatrick: JUE - POZ
- Ben Lyman: PPA - Z
Student Manager
- Hope Pearson
WESTVIEW PHONE: 503-356-3020
Chromebook Damaged? Need a Chromebook? Tech Support?
If you have a Chromebook or technology need and would like to email or come to the school for support, please email:
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You Can Pay Fines and Fees Online
ParentVue Login and Access Info
Parent Square Communication
The Beaverton School District is now using the ParentSquare platform for district, school and teacher communications, primarily with email, text and app notifications. ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each parent/guardian, using their preferred email address and phone number.
Here is a link for more information: BSD ParentSquare Information
Other links that may be helpful:
2021-2022 School Calendar
2021-2022 District Calendar - Spanish
2021-2022 District Calendar - Arabic
2021-2022 District Calendar - Chinese
2021-2022 District Calendar - Japanese
2021-2022 District Calendar - Korean
2021-2022 District Calendar - Russian
2021-2022 District Calendar - Somali
2021-2022 District Calendar - Vietnamese
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Looking forward to a great year!
Email: matthew_pedersen@beaverton.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/schools/westview
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