WILDCAT WEEKLY
February 18 - 22, 2019
Wildcat Community
Here is this week's newsletter highlighting upcoming events and celebrating the accomplishments of our amazing students and staff.
As always, please reach out to us with any needs or questions.
Morp dance date changed!
Westview Morp = Friday, February 22 after the boys' varsity basketball game.
8:30-10:30 pm
Westview HS Coach Named Section Coach of the Year for Boys Soccer
Westview High School Soccer Coach, Jon Fresh, was recently named the Section Coach of the Year for Boys Soccer by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).
Jon has been recognized among the most elite coaches in the Northwest section and state coaches of the year for 2017-18. His team finished the season as 6A state champs and was ranked 24th in the nation. He is a Behavioral Learning Center teacher at Westview High School and a leader and role model for the youth of our community.
He is a big proponent of the core values of respect, family, integrity. He was specifically confirmed as the most deserving recipient by the NFHS Coaches Association out of all state coaches of the year in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming.
Congratulations Westview Soccer and Coach Jon Fresh!
MAKE-A-WISH Update
We adopted the wish of Bransen, a 12-year-old from Beaverton, who wishes to meet the San Francisco Giants. Bransen's idol is catcher Buster Posey. To grant this wish, our goal was to raise $7,500 by February 15th. During an assembly, we held a Miracle Minute and raised nearly $2,500! Students and staff have also supported Bransen by purchasing Morp tickets, Pack-the-Pit shirts, and support stars.
We have now raised $7,715.38, WISH GRANTED!
It’s a proud time to be a Wildcat!
You may still donate to Make-A-Wish @ https://oregon.wish.org/
Make-A-Wish support stars
CTE Month
This is a great time to celebrate the achievements of the many dedicated Career & Technical Education students and staff in the Beaverton School District. Below is a list of the CTE programs by high school.
A CTE Program of Study is a sequence of courses, aligned to industry standards at the secondary and post-secondary level, that integrates technical and career skills with academic content. CTE teachers prepare students for further education and training or direct job placement, by collaborating with industry and community college partners to provide hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for high-wage and high-demand occupations. All of our programs work to develop employability/soft skills and engage students in career-related learning activities. Many of our programs offer students the opportunity to earn industry credentials or dual credit or participate in leadership opportunities through Career and Technical Student Organizations.
CTE teachers in the BSD contribute to our students’ graduation rates and college and career readiness:
- The 2017-18 graduation rate for BSD students who earned one or more credits in a technical skill-based course as part of an Oregon state-approved CTE program was 98.5% compared to 86.4% for all BSD students.
Please take a moment to congratulate a CTE teacher or student in your school or community!
Science Adoption Instructional Resources
As part of the adoption process, all stakeholders are invited to review and provide input on the instructional resources being considered for adoption. To view the timelines, materials review and to participate in the feedback process, please go to Science Adoption Instructional Resources Information
To view the instructional resources being considered and the feedback form only, please go to: Science Adoption Instructional Resources for Consideration
Additional Information may be found on the Science Project Team Web Page
The window to submit feedback is February 14 thru April 1, 2019
AP Announcement
AP exam registration starts Tuesday, Feb. 19th - Friday, March 1st at 1:00 pm.
Each exam is $80 with a possible fee of $50 if needing to take a late exam due to a scheduled conflict. These identified conflicts are located on the back of the registration form.
The registration form can be found on the WHS web page>Academics>Advanced Programs>AP Courses/Testing
Checks need to be made out to Westview HS. Cash also will be accepted. Please see the registration form about online payments. All payments will be made with the bookkeeper in the business office.
We will be testing at PCC Rockcreek campus, Bldg 9 this year.
A mandatory meeting to complete the exam registration will be held April 8th & 9th. These are assigned by last name alpha for attendance date. Please save these dates as this is required in order to take the exam.
Thank you so much!
Kara Ferris
Social Studies Teacher
Advanced Programs Coordinator
Westview High School
Immunization Exclusion Day – February 21, 2018
State law requires that all children in public and private schools, preschools, Head Start and certified child care facilities have up-to-date immunizations, or have a medical exemption. Parents wanting to claim a non-medical exemption to a vaccine need to either complete the vaccine online training or receive the training from their physician and provide proof of this training. Parents or guardians will receive a letter in early February if their child's immunization record shows that he or she has not received the required vaccinations.
Parents or guardians will receive a letter in early February if their child's immunization record shows that he or she has not received the required vaccinations. Children will not be able to attend school or childcare starting February 21, 2018, if their records on file show missing immunizations.
Beaverton School-Based Health Center Immunization Clinic
The Beaverton School-Based Health Center will host an Immunization Clinic on Monday, February 12, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Students that DO NOT have the required vaccines by February 21, 2018 will be EXCLUDED from school until they have received the appropriate vaccines.
- Students under the age of 14 need to have an adult present.
- Students over the age of 15 can come in on their own, but ID and insurance information is required.
- Patients will be billed according to their ability to pay. Proof of income is required to be eligible for discount.
- The BSBHC takes most major insurances but does not accept Kaiser.
- No patient will be turned away for their inability to pay. Please ask front desk for more information.
The Beaverton School Based Health Center (SBHC) specializes in pediatric primary care, child and adolescent counseling, as well as preventative pediatric dentistry. The Center serves all students and employees in the Beaverton School District.
The SBHC can bill most private health insurance plans and may collect a co-pay at the time of your visit. Oregon Health Plan (OHP) is also accepted, which does not require a co-pay.
In primary care the SBHC an excellent resource for well child checks, sports physicals, immunizations, and flu shots. The SBHC also offers general counseling on an ongoing basis available for individuals and families. Dentistry provides sealants, cleanings and referrals. Your school based health center is an excellent place to begin to address your students medical, mental health and dental needs.
Located on the Beaverton High School Campus, 13000 SW 2nd Street, Beaverton, 97005. Open Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. for lunch).
For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call 503-356-3985.
Washington County Immunization Resources
Where to Get Your Child School-Required Immunizations
Washington County Immunization Resources (Recursos de atención Vacunas del Condado de Washington)
Technology Corner
- Library:
Want to De-clutter? Send your Used Board Games or Craft Supplies to WHS library
WHS library and Creative Space is accepting donations of board games and/or craft supplies to use on projects with our students. Either/or would be warmly accepted at the WHS library.
- Library: Did you read The Hate U Give? The author is coming to Powell's on 2/19/19 for an author talk. For more information on how to get tickets: http://bit.ly/whsfuture
Innovation: The Secondary illuminatED
event happened on 2/13/19. We had over 25 session presenters from around the district leading fun, innovative, and engaging lessons with our 8th period Access Tutorial students. We’d love all the feedback about this event that we can get. Here is a link: http://bit.ly/WHSstudentsurvey2019
- Digital Citizenship:
Have you ever wondered, “How can I make the internet a more positive force in my life, and the lives of others?” In this episode, John Greene discusses a possible answer to this question: Better information leads to better decision making, which leads to a better world. Check out how to find better information on episode 2 here: http://bit.ly/digitalinformation2 Share this video with your teen to explore the topic in further depth. Click here for more info. http://bit.ly/whsfuture
From College and Career Center
- Sophomores: 2019 NW Youth Career Expo Field Trip March 19 8:45-12:25. The Expo features an wide array of career opportunities, along with the skills and education needed for those jobs. Includes hands-on learning, demonstrations, mock interviews, and the chance to talk directly with professionals. Space is limited, Parent Permissions slips found in the College Career Center.
- PCC Scholarship Presentation & Workshop, Wed. Feb. 20th 12:00pm for students in the CCC. Hear from PCC’s Heidi Edwards on the multiple scholarships given yearly. Receive help on your application. Sign up in the CCC.
- PCC Future Connect Scholarship Workshop, Thur. Feb. 21st 1:00pm for students in the CCC. Receive help from Future Connect’s Jana Daugherty to complete and submit this application for mentoring and scholarship dollars. Sign up in the CCC.
- WOU Application Workshop! Tue. Feb. 26th 1:00pm An admissions official from WOU will be here to help students finish and submit their admissions application. Students can get questions answered and receive any assistance they need. Sign up in the CCC. It’s not too late to apply for admissions.
- Hispanic Career Day Field Trip, Wed. March 13th 8:30am-12:30pm.to Southridge for the Hillsboro Chamber’s presentation and fair all in Spanish. Students complete and return Parent/Guardian Permission Slips to be eligible to go. Free bus transportation provided. Seats are limited.
- This is a busy time of year please CLICK HERE for more events and support from the WHS College and Career Center.
Pictures From Last Week
Friday Night Hoops
Manufacturing/ Design
Peace Pole
JUULing and Vaping: Get The Facts
Recently, the Food and Drug Administration called the issue of teenage vaping an epidemic. In a recent survey, 24% of BSD 11th graders said they had tried an e-cigarette or vaping product at some point. How did we get here? More importantly, as educators, parents, students, and community members, what can we do about it?
First and foremost, we can educate ourselves and others. Vaping devices heat nicotine, flavorings and other chemicals to create an aerosol that is inhaled. Vaping is the same as JUULing. JUUL is simply a brand of vaping device. It is the most popular vaping device among teenagers and it looks like a USB drive. JUUL is popular with teenagers for several reasons. It is marketed via social media, billboards and magazines, often portraying vaping as hip and youthful. The pods are formulated with flavorings that appeal to young people.
Vaping and JUULing is marketed as a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes. It is important to note that “safer” does not mean “safe.” E-cigarettes and vaping devices contain nicotine. In fact, one JUUL pod equals the same amount of nicotine as in one pack of cigarettes. Nicotine can permanently alter the brain. The brain is “under construction” until age 27, meaning the pre-frontal cortex is still developing. This means nicotine use can affect memory, attention, the ability to learn, memory, attention and can contribute to behavioral problems. In the survey, 58% of BSD students surveyed believe there is low to no risk of harm using e-cigarettes or vaping.
E-cigarettes and vaping devices like JUUL are not currently regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has the ability to stop e-cigarette sales and mandate that producers go through a formal FDA approval process. So far, the agency has not taken this action.
This is why the Beaverton School District is taking action. In cooperation with community partners including the Washington County Public Health Department, Providence Health Services, law enforcement and the Rebels for A Cause student group, we are launching a District-wide anti-vaping/JUULing campaign. Throughout the next several months, you will see articles, posters, flyers and social media posts. We are also working to organize a town-hall event, a candid conversation about the facts of this teenage vaping epidemic.
Visit the JUULing and Vaping Campaign webpage on the Intranet for a newsletter article and resources.
We have also created a JUULing and Vaping webpage for parents - Vaping, JUULing and Teens: Get the Facts.
REMINDERS
Weather Updates
Inclement Weather Information
School closure or delayed start decisions will typically be communicated to media outlets and posted on the District website, Facebook and Twitter by 5:30 a.m.
We encourage families to make transportation and attendance decisions for their child(ren) based on their own assessment of travel conditions at their location.
When all district schools and facilities are closed
- All daytime and evening activities/events on closure days are canceled.
When there is a 2-hour delay in opening school and buses are on snow routes
- All schools will open two hours later than regularly scheduled.
- The following classes/programs are canceled:
- AM early intervention
- AM Preschool Classes
- AM Health Careers & Auto Program
- Terra Nova Program is canceled all day.
- There will be no bus service for Bonny Slope, Nancy Ryles and Sato elementary schools.
- Bus services will not be provided to McKinney-Vento students living outside of the district.
When school is on time and buses are on snow routes
- All schools operate on regular daily schedules.
- There will be no bus service for Bonny Slope, Nancy Ryles and Sato elementary schools
- Terra Nova Program is canceled all day.
- If the weather forecast calls for declining weather conditions throughout the day, the district will implement snow routes for PM dismissal.
When weather conditions necessitate an early closure of schools
- We encourage you to refer to the BSD website, SchoolMessenger and local media for more detailed information.
- All daytime and evening activities/events are canceled.
Wednesday – Early Dismissal School Days
- The District will not have a 2-hour delay on Wednesday. The District will maintain a regular
Wednesday schedule with Early Release or close schools for the day.
Upcoming Senior Class dates:
Feb 19 - March 1– AP Registration (forms available on the website)
March 1- OSAC Application Due
March 1- Future Connect Scholarship Application Due
March 20- Senior Project Progress Log #4 DueMarch
April TBA – Jostens discounted graduation orders due
April 2 – ACT Day – No Seniors
April 8th (A-L) & 9th (M-Z)- AP Testing MANDATORY Meeting at 1:05 p.m. in the Student Center (Alpha last names subject to change)
Important Dates
Upcoming Week
Monday, February 18, 2019
Presidents’ Day – School Closed
Tuesday, February 19, A Day
AP Registration begins Feb 19 – March 1 at 1:00 pm
Wednesday, February 20, B Day
Forecasting Sheets available during community-Extended Schedule
PTO Meeting 6:30 pm
Study Abroad/Gap Year SC during both lunches
Thursday, February 21, A Day - Curriculum Night 6:15 – 9:00 pm
Curriculum Night – doors open at 6:00 pm
Study Abroad/Gap Year SC during both lunches
Friday, February 22, B Day
Morp Dance 8:30-10:30 pm Student Center
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It's going to be a great year! - Matt
Email: matthew_pedersen@beaverton.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/schools/westview
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