WILDCAT STAFF WEEKLY
November 11 - 15, 2019
This Week's Schedule - Department Meetings this Week
Monday, November 11 – 2019 - Veteran’s Day - School Closed
Tuesday, November 12 – A Day
Wednesday, November 13 - B Day - College Day
National Sports Signing Day 2:45 pm SC
Thursday, November 14 - A Day
Friday, November 15, B Day - PRIDE Friday
Looking Ahead
November 18 – Winter sports begin
November 18 -22 – Student Gov = Gratitude messages to friends
November 19 – Staff Meeting/Learning 2:45 pm Auditorium
November 20 – PTO Meeting 6:30 pm N113
November 21 – Chili Cookoff
November 21 - Winter Sports Parent Night 5:45 pm Main Gym
November 21 & 22 – Unplugged Auditions 2:30 pm
November 21-23 – Fall Play "The Beaux' Stratagem" 7:00 pm
November 23 – Band to Seattle
November 26 – Committee Meetings 2:45 pm
November 27 – 29 School Closed – Thanksgiving Holiday
December 2 – Staff Development Day – No Students
December 3 – Staff Meeting
December 4 – Climate Meeting
December 6 – Westview Unplugged 5:00 –7:00 pm
December 6 – Double header G & B Basketball 5:30 & 7:00 pm
December 9-13 – Student Gov = Winter Week
December 10 & 11 – Mock Interviews
December 11 & 12 – Musical Vocal Auditions 2:30 pm
December 12 – Band Concert 7:00 pm
December 13 – Musical Dance Auditions
December 13 & 14 Rose City Wrestling
December 23 - Jan 3 - Winter Break
Photos From the Week
Unified Sports
Former student Nicole Kister speaks to Computer Science students
Former student Nicole Kister speaks to Computer Science students
Veteran's Day Breakfast
Veteran's Day Breakfast
Veteran's Day Breakfast
Chili Cook-off
Westview’s Chili Cook-off and Baked Potato Bar
Thursday, November 21, 2019
During both lunches – Staff Lunchroom
Bring it on! Bring your best chili to share.
Prizes will be awarded.
BSD Best Practices - Phishing and Scams
Phishing is the most common method criminals use to get into systems. Just a few weeks ago, a district in Washington was completely locked out of all of their systems due to ransomware introduced by a staff member clicking a fake link and giving criminals their username and password. https://www.forbes.com/sites/leemathews/2019/09/25/yet-another-u-s-school-district-has-been-ravaged-by-malware/#6be8f5621a99
Here are some tips to protect our BSD systems so we do not fall prey to this attack: Always be suspicious: Criminals are better at making phishing emails look real. Take the time to check the From: address. Phishes also typically have an “urgent” need to tempt you to log into a site, which gives them your username and password. Forward to IT: If you suspect a message is a phish, it probably is! Forward the message to phishing@beaverton.k12.or.us and we will take a look for you. If it is a phish and you let us know, we can better protect our systems and remove it from mailboxes if it was sent to many staff. Verify: If you receive an email from a BSD staff that you think might not be real, call their direct BSD phone number and ask. If you are sending anything that might cause staff to think your message might not be real, send a short email first letting them know what to expect. Be extra cautious asking for payroll or purchasing information: These emails have been very successful, which means more criminals will try them. One example is a request from your building principal saying they need you to purchase iTunes cards for an “urgent” need. Review these great resources on phishing and protecting your identity:
Honors Diploma Applicants
Senior students interested in earning the Westview Honors Diploma in the spring must get their Service Learning applications approved before counting hours. The deadline for turning in Service Learning applications is Friday, November, 8th. Please see Mrs. Ferris in the Upper North Teacher Cluster for an application.
Chromebook Program
We have made changes to the Chromebook Damage/Loss Program that are effective immediately. These changes were made to provide a more consistent and equitable District-provided technology experience for our students across our schools. The language to the Damage/Loss Program has been updated on the district web page where the Chromebook Information is stored. The text to the Damage/Loss Program is also included below.
Summary of the changes:
• The Chromebook chargers/power cords and styli are now covered in the Damage/Loss Program.
• First incident of accidental damage or loss to the charger or stylus is covered. No charge.
• Second and subsequent incidents of accidental damage or loss to the charger or stylus will result in the following charges:
• Charger: $10.00
• Stylus: $5.00
Technology
Happy Sunday Staff! This week's newsletter brings you some more super cool information (http://bit.ly/stafftechnews20 ). Want to explore more in your classroom? I am always happy to come teach a model lesson, give you a one on one walk through, or help with a quick email. AND, feel free to stop by S216 on Thursdays between 2:30p-3p for Canvas and technology drop in help. Weekly topics to come.:
Tech Thirty Thursday
This Thursday, consider stopping by S216 for 30 minutes of awesome (AND get a self-made BUTTON!). Yes, that is right. You can make a button (and more)! Only have a few moments, just check out the supplies we have available to students in the Creative Space. If you have an upcoming project, I am sure I have something you could use. I look forward to seeing you there!
Website Research Tools
As your students work on researching topics, it is helpful to remind them of the BSD databases available to them here: http://bit.ly/researchbsd19 Loaded with librarian approved sources (and access codes for BSD students using resources at home, also located here: http://bit.ly/codes19 ), using these resources will help them navigate confusing informational sources.
Portland Book Festival this coming Saturday, Nov. 9.
FREE event for students, check out the young adult lineup here: https://literary-arts.org/calendar/tag/ya/ Adult passes are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Paid admissions includes a $5 book voucher redeemable at the book fair. Admission is free to youth ages 17 and younger and students with a valid high school ID. *Note: free tickets do not include the $5 book fair voucher. For more information, check out the event website here: https://literary-arts.org/event/portland-book-festival-2019/
College and Career Center
The College Career Center news includes an ROTC Scholarship Presentation Tue. Nov 12th 1:05 in the CCC. Learn how to avoid college debt, get your college education, and serve your country. Bring lots of questions and gain lots of answers.
College rep visits are wrapping up for the year. See the complete list of those visiting WHS this week.
BSD Briefs
Reminders
Inclement Weather Procedures
When the weather gets snowy or icy, school schedules may be affected. The District generally posts the announcement of delayed school opening or school closure by 5:15 a.m. All Portland Metro area media outlets announce the information on TV newscasts and online.
The District makes decisions based on the ability to operate school buses safely; the ability for students and parents to get to school safely, and the ability for employees to get to work safely and on time. The decision that is made will be for the entire District. As always, parents may choose to make different decisions based on their particular location.
Inclement weather procedures for staff are posted on the Public Safety Intranet page.
The District will notify parents and staff via SchoolMessenger with a Non-School Hours Emergency message. Please manage your communication preferences in SchoolMessenger InfoCenter.
For the latest inclement weather information:
Log on to the District website and a page pop will be posted in the middle of the main page with the status of District operations.
Opt-in for SMS Alerts from SchoolMessenger
Subscribe to Flash Alert for email or text message updates
Like the Beaverton School District on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
The Beaverton School District Inclement Weather Policy and transportation snow routes can be found on the Public Safety 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.
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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.