WILDCAT STAFF WEEKLY
December 10 - 14, 2018
This Week's Schedule
Monday, December 10, A Day
Dance & Winterguard tryouts 5-8:00 pm @ Springville
Tuesday, December 11, B Day
Professional Learning Meetings 2:45 pm
Vocal Auditions N144 3:00 pm
Wednesday, December 12, A Day
Vocal Auditions N144 3:00 pm
Dance & Winterguard tryouts 5-8:00 pm @ Springville
Nina Fekaris retirement party - Bethany Public House 3:00-6:00 pm
Thursday, December 13, B Day
Band Concert 7:00 pm
Friday, December 14, A Day
Dance Musical Auditions 3:00 pm
Holiday Sharing ends
Tuesday Professional Learning
Wil Andrews- Former Westview Staff Member
Some of you are aware, and some of you aren't, that Wil Andrews has been receiving treatment for cancer. After speaking with Wil and his wife Shelly yesterday, we learned that his cancer has spread and he will be unable to return to work at Merlo. While his cancer is terminal, Wil is continuing treatment and spending time with his family.
A GoFundMe account has been started for Wil.
Staff Social
Westview Food Drive
Holiday Sharing
Winter Break
Balancing the Holidays in schools and classrooms
Information provided by the School District:
Policy IGACA Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs<https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/dist/Admin%20Regs%20and%20Policies/IGACA.pdf>
AR IGACA-AR Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs & Questions/Answers<https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/dist/Admin%20Regs%20and%20Policies/IGACAAR.pdf>
Things to Think About Before Planning a Holiday Activity<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1axY5QzNeuM7fBIese95RfpTOc_v83wJak0Y282pIF90/edit>
Adidas Employee Store
Beaverton School District staff are invited to shop at the Adidas Employee Store
December 3 - 27, 2018.
To gain access please present your School or District ID badge or pay stub and a valid photo ID. Each guest may bring up to four additional friends or family members.
Adidas Employee Store
2701 NW Vaughn St., Suite 209, Portland, OR 97210
971-234-8536 | Open daily 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
12/24: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | 12/25: Closed | 12/31: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Invitation to Shop at Nike Company Store
Beaverton School District employees are invited to shop at the Nike Company Store from November 23 - December 31, 2018.
- The invitation is valid for one-time entry
- Each employee may bring with them:
- Spouse/permanent partner
- Your own dependent children 24 and younger (Spouse/partner must provide proof of the same address to accompany employee into store)
- Dependent children must be:
- 22 or younger with the same address
- 24 or younger with a valid college ID
- 15 and older require some form of ID
- 14 and under do not require ID
- 40% off most merchandise, select merchandise may be available to employees only
Movable Partition Wall Repairs
Golden Air Wall Contractors will be at Westview on 12/26 – 12/28 to make repairs and complete maintenance on the movable partition walls in the following classrooms;
S117/S118
S119/S120
S125/S126
S128/S129
N116/N117
N119/N120
N125/N126
N128/N129
If you are in these classrooms please remove all items from the partition walls prior to leaving for Winter Break. Contractors want to make sure the walls are clear so they can be fully removed, tracks cleaned and lubed, and any holes or tears in the fabric repaired.
Technology
Happy Sunday Staff! There is some super cool information in the Staff Newsletter (http://bit.ly/WHSstafftech18) this week:
- Want fun PD? Check out an opportunity making its way to WHS in February: Secondary illuminatED. We are looking for feedback and suggestions to make this event the best it can be: http://bit.ly/2ndaryWHS.
- Exploring family history with your students? The BSD has 5 different programs that students can use to trace their ancestry. Check out the links on our newsletter.
- Have you noticed the new Nearpod link on Canvas? Nearpod is an exciting tool that is now integrated into Canvas. Want to learn more? Check out our Week3 Training in the WHS library on 12/19.
- What some students learned about this week: Chatterpix! A super quick-to-learn-app that can make any picture talk. Students can personify everything in a classroom, walk through images in a project to have them tell their own story, or just introduce themselves in a new way.
And more! If your students could use these skills, just send me an email and I can come to your class. http://bit.ly/WHSstafftech18
From the College and Career Center
- Scholarships: Kaiser Health Care Scholarship (one award is specific for a WHS student). Registration for the application closes Dec. 8th. Minimum GPA 2.5.
- Please Click Here for more Career and College happenings!
REMINDERS
More Phishing Emails
Building Relationships - Advice from a Colleague
These are part of the test rules I project during test days:
1. You are an individual, not a score. A test is one way to measure your knowledge of a topic. Your grades and GPA do not define who you are.
2. Do your best! I believe in you. :-)
-Greet students at the door
-Send out Classroom Messenger updates - as incentives in class, as well!
-Being a “warm demander”
-Last year at the end of the year, I gave each student a different science award and wrote a personal note on the back
-I've met a lot of students through homework club, key club, and tutoring center
-I encourage them to talk to each other; lots of elbow partner breaks to summarize a lesson
-I smile a lot
-Remember their names
-We talk about feelings
-Multiple opportunities on learning targets
-I'm very structured and clear about assignments, due dates, expectations, etc.
-I'm really silly and dramatic when explaining science concepts
-I check in with kids often
-I notice when they are in a bad or sad mood and ask them about it
-I tell them I have tissues and chocolate and protein bars at my desk when they need it
-I wear a rainbow ribbon and Black Lives Matter pin
-I negotiate with them to make accommodations for them on assignments when they are having a hard time
-I ask them to share about their weekend/make announcements
Inclement Weather Instructions for Staff
Early Release Wednesdays
Looking Ahead
December 15 – Target Kids
December 17 – Fire Drill 1:07 pm
December 17 – Musical Acting Auditions 3:00 pm
December 18 – Jostens here during both lunches
December 19 – Choir Concerts 7:00 pm & 8:15 pm
December 19 – 9th grade SG Elections during Community
December 19 – Holiday Sharing ends
December 20 – 9th grade student election results N131 @ 2:30 pm
December 20 – Holiday Party at Brenda Renning’s Home 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
December 21 – School Day Winter Choir Concert Periods 2, 4 & 8th
December 21 – Musical Call Backs 3:00 pm
December 24-January 4 – Winter Break
January 7 – School Resumes – A Day
Athletics
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Photos From the Week
Mock Interviews
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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.