WILDCAT STAFF WEEKLY
January 21 - 25, 2019
The Last Week of First Semester
This Week's Schedule
Monday, January 21, 2019
MLK Jr. Day school closed
Tuesday, January 22, A Day
7th Period Final
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Five Oaks Fly Up 12:30-2:00 pm
College Financial Planning Seminar, presented by Tim Tank 6:30pm
Finals Periods 1 & 3 – Normal Early Release day 1:00 pm
Thursday, January 24, 2019
Five Oaks Fly Up 12:30-2:00 pm
Finals Periods 4 & 6 Release 12:30 pm
Friday, January 25, 2019
Finals Periods 2 & 5 Release 12:30 pm
Five Oaks Fly Up 12:30-2:00 pm
Softball Pasta Dinner/Silent Auction 6:00 pm during B Basketball vs. Beaverton
Finals Schedule January 18-25
Grades
Staff Spotlight
Rebecca Martin
1. What classes do you teach and/or programs and activities do you work with?
Teach: Biology and AP Environmental Science
Head Coach: Cross Country and Track & Field
2. How long have you been at WHS?
I have been teaching at Westview for 7-8 years. You might have to check with Nancy:) I have coached at Westview for the past 10 years.
3. What do you enjoy most about the Westview community?
Westview’s unique community of students, staff and parents is a wonderful group of people to work with. The opportunity to teach with colleagues who truly care about their students, and working with student athletes is very fulfilling. My father always told me that I better like my job as I will spend lots of time doing it:)
4. If you could have a gigantic billboard anywhere with anything on it - metaphorically speaking, getting a message out to millions or billions - what would it say and why? It could be a few words or a paragraph. It could be someone else's quote or any quotes you think of often or live your life by. Why would you put it on a billboard today?
“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Budget
A reminder that we are in the middle of some budgets cuts that will impact us moving forward.
If you have any questions around the restraints around substitutes, please see someone on the admin team.
Thank you all for your understanding as we work through this.
Counseling Secretary/Receptionist Position
Early Release This Week
Five Oaks Fly-Ups during Finals Week
They will be here from 12:30 - 2pm. We will start with a welcome gathering and provide a tour through our school and all the exciting things they can be a part of once they get here.
There will be approx 40 students here each of the three days.
They should be walking around our hallways from 1-2pm if you want to say hello!
The I Mission
The Hindu
Blood Drive January 31st
Westview is having a blood drive on January 31st! Although it is not open to parents, students are encouraged to participate if they can. If your child is 16 and would like to donate, please remind them to get a parental consent form at the front of the cafeteria during lunch. And yes, if they donated in Westview’s fall blood drive, they can donate again!
Technology
Happy Sunday Staff! There is some super cool information in the Staff Newsletter (http://bit.ly/WHSstafftech18) this week:
- Secondary illuminatED. A creative moment coming to WHS on 2/13/19 where TOSAs from around the district will come for one study hall to explore different applications with our students. We are looking for feedback and suggestions to make this event the best it can be: http://bit.ly/2ndaryWHS.
- Two Contests Our Students Should Know About: Please check out the newsletter and share information with both our super awesome art and reading students about two awesome contests being offered by Washington County Cooperative Library Service. http://bit.ly/WHSstafftech18
- And check out the new tech cheat sheets embedded on both our Canvas Staff and Canvas Student pages... If they have a question, the answer may just be a click away.
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
- Seniors: Finish your FAFSA or ORSAA Application and enter to win a mini fridge! Stop by the CCC for details. Students should have their FAFSA or ORSAA complete before February so they don't miss important deadlines! https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa
- Family College Financial Planning Presentation Wed. Jan. 23rd, 6:30-8:00pm. Presented by Tim Tank of Morgan Stanley
This presentation, is a great starting point for parents to get informed about the costs and opportunities associated with planning for college. - Oregon State University Application Workshop: Thurs. Jan. 31st, 1-2:30pm in the CCC.
- PCC Diesel Day Friday Feb. 8th 9:30-1:30. Student must have their permission slips in no later than Feb. 1st!! Free field trip for juniors and seniors, lunch provided. Receive an overview of the program, hear from reps from industry in Fleet Services such as FedEx, Truck Dealership Services such as Freightliner, Engines and Power Generation such as Cummins Pacific and Peterson Caterpillar, and Heavy Equipment and Material Handling.
- Career Spotlights currently available: Fashion Design, Theatre, Kaiser Support Staff: Bio-Med, Food & Nutrition, Facilities Engineering, IT/Informatics, Wildlife Services Career Day, Oracle Engineering Day, and many more!
- This is a busy time of year please CLICK HERE for more events and support from the WHS College and Career Center.
MAKE-A-WISH
Make-A-Wish Partnership with Chick-fil-A
Speech and Debate
REMINDERS
Early Release Locator
You need to be logged into your Beaverton Google account in order to access the form.
Opt-in for Text Messages
In a large-scale emergency, SMS messaging may be the only mode of communication.
In order to receive text messages, you must opt-in.
To opt-in:
- Your cell phone number must be in the Employee Online Services (EOS), listed as CELL. EOS can be accessed from the Staff Bookmarks. Once logged in, please click on Home Address to make any changes. Select CELL from the Phone Number drop-down list, enter the number and hit Save.
- Once your number is in EOS, text “YES” to 67587. You will receive a confirmation text.
Phishing Emails
Inclement Weather Instructions for Staff
Looking Ahead
January 28 – Grading Day – No Students
January 28 – New Student Forecasting (for students starting 2nd semester) 12:00pm
January 29 – Grades due by 8:00 am
January 29 – Second Semester begins “A” Day
January 29 – Fire Drill during 7th period
January 29 – Community check-in meeting 2:45 pm
January 31 – Blood Drive Mobile Unit in North Parking Lot
January 31 – Morp/Make a Wish Assembly (Double A.M.)
February 1 – Morp passes due by 3:00 pm
February 1 – Regional Acting Competition
February 4-8 – Spirit Week at Westview
February 5 – B Basketball Middle School Night
February 6 – Forecasting Preparation during Community
February 6 – Climate Committee Meeting 2:45 pm
February 6 – DECA Parent Meeting 6 -8:00 pm
February 7 – BSD Choral Festival @ BHS 5:30 pm
February 8 – Diesel Service Technology field trip to PCC for 11th & 12th graders
February 8 – Pack the Pit G Basketball Middle School Night
February 8 – DECA Parent Meeting 7:00 pm N140
February 9 – Morp Dance 7:00-10:00 pm Student Center
Athletics
Click the banner below for a calendar of upcoming athletic events.
Photos From the Week
Celebrities in OEA Magazine
Sarah Wong Chopped viewing
Preparing for finals
Unified Basketball Game
Shout-outs?
WHS Staff Google Drive Documents
Follow us on 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.