WILDCAT STAFF WEEKLY
October 7 - 11, 2019
This Week's Schedule - Department Meetings Week
Monday, October 7 – B Day
Boys Soccer @ Beaverton 7:30 pm
Girls Soccer vs. Beaverton 7:00 pm
Tuesday, October 8 – A Day
Volleyball vs. Southridge 6:45 pm
Wednesday, October 9 - B Day - College Day
Mandatory Senior Class Meeting during community 10:35 am
Thursday, October 10 - A Day
Boys Soccer vs. Mountainside 7:00 pm
Girls Soccer @ Mountainside 7:00 pm
Volleyball vs. Sunset 6:45 pm
Friday, October 11, 2019 – No Students
Staff Development 8:00 - 11:30 am Student Center
Football vs. Tualatin 7:00 pm
Friday Staff Development Information
Back to School Night Feedback
"High expectations for all- great job!"
"We love the teachers & classes"
"My student feels included and supported."
"My son has a sense of belonging and good teachers."
"Lots of the teachers are fantastic! Great selection of classes."
"Teachers were very sincere, welcoming, enthusiastic"
Thank you!
First Aid Class
To register or schedule a class at your site, you can contact Angel Hands CPR at (503) 490-5970 or via email at angelhandscpr@gmail.com.
Columbia Employee Store - Ends Oct 13th
Beaverton School District Employees are invited to shop at the Columbia Employee Store from Friday, September 20 to Sunday, October 13, 2019.
Bring this Invitation, Photo I.D. and proof of affiliation (business card, membership card, badge, company signature, pay stub, this original email, or other form of affiliation).
Store hours: Mon. - Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: 14100 NW Science Park Dr., Portland, OR 97229 Photo I.D. and proof of affiliation (business card, membership card, badge, company...
Please Take Attendance
Seasonal Flu Shot Clinics Scheduled
BSD Regence medical members may receive free flu shots at the BSD flu shot clinics listed below. They (and their eligible dependents) may also receive free flu shots at a Regence participating pharmacy if the pharmacy electronically bills Regence for the flu shot (e.g. getaflushot.com and Walgreens).
BSD Kaiser members may receive their free flu shot at their Kaiser medical clinic beginning in early October; Walk-in flu shot clinics: (visit the the Kaiser Permanente website for locations)
Dates: October 12 – 25
Hours: Saturday: October 12 and 19, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Monday – Friday: October 14 through 25, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
BSD Flu Shot Clinics: no pre-registration required, family members welcome, ages 11 to adult - cost: free (Regence Blue Cross members must bring their medical card for the free shot.) There is a $25 fee for non-Regence Blue Cross vaccinations.
- Wed. Oct. 09 - 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. - Administration Center - Conference Room 3
- Mon. Oct. 14 - 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. - Whitford MS - Media Center
- Tue. Oct. 15 - 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. - Conestoga MS - Media Center
- Wed. Oct. 16 - 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. - Sunset HS - Community Room
- Thurs. Oct. 17 - 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. - Aloha HS - Cafeteria
- Wed. Oct. 23 - 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. - Westview HS - Media Center
- Thurs. Oct. 24 - 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. - Beaverton HS - Lower Cafeteria
Additional dates with priority for Transportation staff:
- Thurs. Oct. 10, 9:15 - 10:45 a.m., TSC (1270 NW 167th Place)
- Thurs. Oct. 17, 9:15 – 10:45 a.m., 5th Street Transportation, 10550 SW 5th St.
For more information, please contact Debbie Johnson, Health Benefits Coordinator, at 503-356-4459.
Goal Meetings
Looking Ahead
October 14 – Pink+ Week at Westview
October 14 – District-wide Earthquake and fire drill 10:20 am
October 15 & 16 – Jostens taking senior orders during lunches
October 15 – Staff Meeting/Learning 2:45 pm Auditorium
October 16 – PTO Meeting 6:30 pm N113
October 17 & 18 – Club Rush during 7th & 8th periods in upper gym
October 17-19 – Westview Theater presents Junie B Jones Is Not A Crook
October 19 – Band Camp
October 22 – Committee Meeting 2:45 pm
October 23 – Choir Concert 7:00 & 8:15 pm
October 23 - Department Chair Meeting 2:45 pm
October 23 - Flu Shots - 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Library
October 25 – Picture re-takes, library 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
October 28 – Trunk or Treat – Clubs hosting 6-7:30 pm south parking lot
October 30 – Band Concert 7:00 pm
October 31 – Cat Walk for Costumes during lunches
November 1 – Grading Day – No Students
Photos From the Week
Staff Fun Before BTSN
Technology
Happy Sunday Staff! This week's newsletter brings you some more super cool information (http://bit.ly/stafftechnews20 ):
What apps come with the Chromebook? Toontastic
This year the Chromebooks have come preloaded with a number of apps in the GooglePlay store. Students can easily access these apps and use them without creating a specialized login. One such app is called ‘Toontastic 3D’. With this app, students can create short movies with either preloaded or self created scenes and characters with soundtracks and animation. Students from my classroom claim that in under 10 minutes they could easily create, export, and submit a video. Want to learn how? Let me know, and I can show you!
Random Acts of Kindness
Need some great videos dealing with compassion and hope for your classroom? Try the resources located on this website: https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/kindness-videos/21-whos-your-one
GoogleDrive Sharing
Have you unintentionally shared information or Docs on GoogleDrive? Check out this ppt to see what is viewable with others on the Shared with Me BSD.
College and Career Center
Click the link to learn more about FAFSA, the scholarship of the week, and college rep visits for next week
Hackathon 2019
In case you missed it, this is a nice article with good pics of last week’s hackathon.
Reminders
Our Students and Mental Health
Safeschools Trainings
Weekly Collaboration
1st Tuesday = Staff Meeting
2nd Tuesday = Department Mtgs
3rd Tuesday = Staff Mtg / Learning
4th Tuesday = Committees
After School 2:45-3:30
Speech and Debate
Westview is hosting a speech/debate tournament Saturday, Oct 19th...but wait, it's even open to kids not on the team! Those outspoken students who could use an outlet. Please help me spread the word.
We're offering a philosophical event called Big Question Debate (BQD). The topic is: "Objective Morality Exists". Please share with your students or with "that" kid who has that special something but no outlet for expression. Here's the talking points:
1) 100% FREE
2) NO experience required!
3) Our team will do one-on-one training, and
4) No commitment required to "join" the team (of course, they're always welcome though. The "I've been curious but don't see myself as a debater" kids will see they really CAN do this. Also, a great way to reach our under-represented populations!)
Curious kids should come by my room (S113) anytime to learn more. They can also email me with questions.
Speak Up 4 Student Success
The Oregon Legislature passed and the Governor signed the $2 billion Student Success Act (HB 3427) in Spring 2019. This is a historic and much-needed investment in K-12 schools. The Beaverton School District could be able to access an estimated $34 million per year through a state application process.
School districts are required to apply for funds and must engage their community in a needs assessment process prior to the application for funds. We will host a series of Community Conversations - Speak Up 4 Student Success in several locations throughout the BSD. Schools will also be engaging their communities in these conversations during September and October.
Please join us to talk about what student success looks like in the Beaverton School District? What is going well in Beaverton schools? What areas/services/programs could we improve?
Your voice matters! We welcome your perspective and opinion.
Speak Up 4 Student Success Community Conversations offered in English & Spanish:
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Southridge High School, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Cedar Park Middle School, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Monday, October 7, 2019 at Stoller Middle School, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Monday, October 21, 2019 at Aloha High School, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
For more information, and to complete a Needs Assessment Survey, please visit the Student Success Act webpage.
The Westview Experience / Framework
1. At Westview, I can expect a safe and supportive learning environment where all voices are valued, classroom culture is built on clear expectations, and community is created intentionally.
2. At Westview, I can expect to be challenged, encouraged, and supported by educators who know what I need to do my best.
3. At Westview, I can expect educators to connect with students about personal and academic successes and challenges.
4. At Westview, I can expect to contribute to everyone’s success through interaction and collaboration. (student talk)
5. At Westview, I can expect to have my own curiosity honored and supported through choice in my inquiry and learning.
Athletics
Click the banner below for a calendar of upcoming athletic events.
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Here's to a great week! - Matt
Email: matthew_pedersen@beaverton.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/schools/westview
Phone: (503)-356-3020
Twitter: @WestviewCats
Westview High School’s Collective Commitment:
Engage diverse learners in safe and equitable environments through innovative strategies that foster critical thinking in high school and beyond.