WILDCAT STAFF WEEKLY
February 3 - 7, 2020
MAKE-A-WISH ASSEMBLY WEEK
This Week's Schedule
Monday, February 3 – A Day
Tuesday, February 4 – B Day
Staff Meeting/Learning 2:45 pm
G Basketball @ Jesuit 7:00 pm
B Basketball vs. Jesuit 7:00 pm
Wednesday, February 5 – A Day – College Day
Senior Pictures during Community
Signing Day 2:45 - Student Center
Wrestling @ Beaverton 6:00 pm
Thursday, February 6 - B Day
Swimming @ Jesuit 4:00 pm @ Beaverton Pool
Beaverton District Choral Festival @ MSHS 5:30 pm
Wrestling - Novice Districts @ Beaverton 7:00 pm
Friday, February 7 – A Day – PRIDE Friday
Make A Wish Assembly Double A.M. (See schedule on right)
Looking Ahead
February 11 - ACT Bubble Day - 11th grade only
February 12 - ACT Bubble Day - 11th grade only
February 14 - Boys Bball Pack the Pit
February 15 - State Cheer
February 15 - Metro League District Tournament Wrestling @ Sunset
February 17 - Presidents Day - School Closed
February 18 - Coaches Meeting
February 18 - Staff Development - No Students
February 18 - Staff Meeting 2:45 pm
February 19 - PTO Meeting 6:30 pm
February 20 - Curriculum Night 6:30 pm
February 21 - Girls Bball Pack the Pit
February 21 - Winter Dance
February 25 - District Wide Test Day
February 25 Committee Meetings 2:45 pm
February 26 - Department Chair Meeting 2:45 pm
February 28 - Musical
February Birthdays
1 - James Powers
3 - Carolyn Hindman
5 - John Santella
6 - Steinar Neidig
8 - Timothy Shaw
9 - Cara Wrightt
17 - Sarah Greywall
18 - Albert Dexter
23 - Alyssa Rife
24 - Michael Delaney
25 - Angela Bennett
26 - David Westhora
26 - David Wilkinson
26 - Sydney Hustler
28 - Amanda Larimer
Thank you Connie!
Password Policy Change:
Beginning Monday, February 10, BSD password requirements will change to a minimum of 15 characters, with no complexity requirements. A 15 character passphrase is more secure due to the length and is also easier to remember. Think of a sentence meaningful to you (ex. “My favorite food is lasagna”) and use that sentence as your new password. This policy will take effect at the next staff password reset after February 10. For more information, see the IT Intranet page: https://bsd48j.sharepoint.com/department/IT/SitePages/Password%20Rules%20and%20Reminders.aspx
Contact: Steve Langford X64414
National School Counseling Week
February 3-7 is National School Counseling Week! This week, we highlight the unique contribution of school counselors and the tremendous impact they can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Please take a moment to celebrate our school counselors and all that they do for students, families, and the school community!
Thank you, Pat, Forrest, Tanya, Amanda, Megan, Hope and Tim!
Student Survey February 3-June 5.
Each year the District surveys students, staff, and parents to gather information for planning, program evaluation, and assessment of progress on the District's Strategic Plan.
The student survey takes about 20 minutes during the regular school day. The data gathered from the survey are anonymous; your child will not put his/her name or other identifying information on the survey. Like other surveys, results will be presented only about groups. No individual data will be reported.
Student surveys of middle and high schools include three optional questions for students to identify their gender, ethnicity / race, and sexual orientation. These questions allow for additional levels of analysis of questions on inclusion, safety and bullying.
Your child may skip questions or stop filling out the survey at any time. Refusing to participate or withdrawing from the survey does not affect your child's grades or class standing in any way. If you or your child does not want to participate, your child can read or do some other activity while his or her classmates complete the survey.
A copy of the survey is available from your child's school under the Annual Surveys tab and is posted at https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/accountabiity/research-reports
After reviewing the survey, if you do not want your child to participate, please notify Westview High School at 503-356-3020
Encuesta Anual de Estudiantes
Cada año, el distrito lleva a cabo encuestas para los estudiantes y el personal con el fin de obtener información para la planificación y la evaluación del programa así como del progreso del Plan Estratégico del Distrito.
La encuesta de estudiantes toma aproximadamente 20 minutos durante el día escolar. La información que obtengamos de la encuesta es anónima; su hijo no incluirá su nombre o cualquier información de identificación en la encuesta. Al igual que otras encuestas, los resultados que se presentan son sólo acerca de los grupos. No se proporcionará información de su estudiante.
Las encuestas del estudiante de las escuelas de secundaria y preparatoria incluyeron tres preguntas opcionales para los estudiantes identificar su género, grupo étnico/raza, e inclinación sexual. Estas preguntas permiten niveles de análisis adicionales en cuanto a la inclusión, la seguridad y la intimidación.
Su hijo puede no contestar las preguntas o dejar de contestar la encuesta en cualquier momento. El negarse a participar en la encuesta o no terminar de contestarla, no afecta las calificaciones o rango de su hijo. Si usted o su hijo no quieren participar, su hijo puede leer o hacer alguna otra actividad, mientras que sus compañeros de clase completan la encuesta.
Una copia en blanco de la encuesta, está disponible en la escuela de su hijo y se encuentra publicada en
https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/accountabiity/research-reports
Después de revisar la encuesta, si usted no quiere que su hijo participe, por favor notifique a Westview High School at 503-356-3020
Access Time and Planning Team
Here is a link to the FAQs and an opportunity for you to submit a questions if it is not yet answered in the document.
Also, if you are interested in serving on the Access Planning Team, please fill out this form:
Thank you!
Make-A-Wish
Community This Wednesday
Here is link to the folder with lessons.
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1Mc1l0ULBaWwjj0J-1NEm2eSiT3OCeJTJ
9-11 is a lesson on transcript overview and four year plan.
12th...have Senior Standout survey and picture.
Renewing Library Use/Access
Stay tuned... Thank you!
Curriculum Night, February 20
Very similar to last year.
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.:
Micro:bits with Heather Baldwin
In case you missed it, Heather Baldwin is featured in this week's T&L Tuesday Secondary Edition (see below). Her Marketing class made some amazing interactive displays for their final projects (pictures attached).
Tech Thirty
It is a new semester, and most likely a new time to update your Canvas course for Semester 2. Need some help with the import? Stop by Thursday after school and we can get you all squared away.
Speaker at ISB
Psychologist and author Doreen Dodgen-Magee will be speaking on the topic of technology balance at ISB on Thursday, February 27 at 6:30pm in the ISB cafeteria. A copy of her book Deviced: Balancing Life and Technology in the Digital World can be pre-ordered at a 20% discount. Please join us!
Library:
An Evening with Author Abdi Nor Iftin at Beaverton Main Library
SAT FEB 1, 7-9 PM (DOORS AT 6:30)
Join us for the culminating event of One Book, One Beaverton–an evening with Abdi Nor Iftin, author of Call Me American. Call Me American by Abdi Nor Iftin, is a timely, hopeful memoir about growing up in Somalia amidst civil war and subsequently finding a home in the United States. We invite you to stay after the talk to get your book signed by the author and enjoy light refreshments.
College and Career Center
A PCC Rep will be at WHS Feb. 4th @ 1pm in the CCC to help with PCC Foundation Scholarships, FAFSA/ ORSAA/ Oregon Promise and other questions you may have about degree programs, applying, and financial aid.
Ready to work on scholarships? Visit the wall display of scholarship opportunities in the Counseling Center and try these websites: http://studentawardsearch.com/index.html and also https://www.goingmerry.com/ Here is a helpful article on how to find scholarships that apply to you: https://www.collegedata.com/en/pay-your-way/scholarship-smarts/finding-and-getting-scholarships/finding-scholarships-you-qualify-for?utm_source=CollegeData&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter&utm_content=finding_scholarships&wt.mc_id=email_Newsletter_finding_scholarships&dm_i=50NV,9DSF,4770A8,ZD08,1
Looking for volunteer hours? The Media Foundation, a local nonprofit, will be sorting donated vinyl records on three different days – and listening to music while we’re at it! If you love music, vinyls, hunting for hidden treasures, or want to just help out, this event is for you! Processing donated media by sorting, labeling, cleaning, and alphabetizing are just a small part of the process that ultimately allows this nonprofit to turn donations into liquid assets for local nonprofits.
Sar. Feb. 8th 1-4pm
Sat Feb. 15th and Sun. Feb. 16th 11-3pm
2056 NE Aloclek Dr. Suite 305, Hillsboro
Must be 14
Contact James Jensen Volunteer Coordinator, 206.947.7181 or mediafoundationnonprofit@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/824731587999987/
https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp3253986.jsp
Enrolling Juniors now
Photos from the Week
Reminders
Absence Mangement Log in Update
First Aid Classes
- February 6th at Beaver Acres Elementary from 3:30 pm until 6:00 pm (renewal) and 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm (initial). Please contact Angel Hands CPR to schedule the class.
- February 18th at Meadow Park from 3:00 pm until 5:30 pm (renewal) and 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm (initial). Please contact Angel Hands CPR to schedule the class.
- February 20th at Cedar Park from 4:15 pm until 6:45 pm (renewal) and 4:15 pm to 7:45 pm (initial). Please contact Angel Hands CPR to schedule the class.
Onsite Training—Contact Angel Hands CPR to register for classes noted above.
Angel Hands CPR: Offering Medic First Aid, adult and child CPR and AED. This training is 3.5 hours long and the renewal class is 2.5 hours long. You're allowed to take the renewal class if your current card isn't beyond 30 days expired. You MUST register for onsite class by email: angelhandscpr@gmail.com
Employees must show their badge when signing in for the class. The district will then pay the vendor directly using the employees' available tuition reimbursement benefits. If an employee does not show their badge, they will have to pay for the class and submit for tuition reimbursement.
How to use Tuition Reimbursement
-Complete and submit the Request for Reimbursement form, along with a receipt and copy of your first aid card. Eligibility will be determined once the documents have been received. Further information about the Tuition Reimbursement process can be found at https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/depts/hr/Pages/Tuition-Reimbursement.aspx.
BSD Information
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.
Phishing Emails
Phishing Increase and Change to BSD Email Access
As we enter the holiday season, a recent report stated phishing activity has increased more than 400% from the first two weeks of November. For staff personally, attackers know online shopping increases and they design mock Amazon emails, text message giveaways, and other message designed to get our usernames, passwords, and even credit card information.
Cyber criminals also know that many school districts largely shut down over winter break so they are increasing their attacks against us as well. If you suspect any email of being a phish, please forward it to phishing@beaverton.k12.or.us so we can test. If it is a phish, we can automatically remove the message from all other mailboxes. In addition to protecting your account, forwarding it to IT could protect many others.
Many of our attacks come from machines located outside the United States. To make it more difficult for attackers to access any compromised account, we have implemented Geo-fencing on all Beaverton School District email accounts. This means that you will only be able to log into your email account from a location within the United States (including Alaska and Hawaii).
Many organizations have implemented Geo-fencing as one way to protect compromised accounts. It slows down the attackers ability to access the account, which gives us more time to identify the account and alert the staff member. If you will be traveling outside the United States and want to access email, simply put in an IT Help Desk ticket stating your destination and travel dates. We can create an exemption for you.
More information is available on our intranet page.
Shout-Outs
WHS Staff Google Drive Documents
Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
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.