Westview Wildcat Weekly
April 4 - April 8, 2022
WHS Newsletter for Students and Families
This Week's Calendar
Monday, April 4 - B Day
Baseball vs Southridge 5:00pm
Softball vs Tigard 5:00pm
Tuesday, April 5
ACT Day No School for 9th and 12th grade
Wednesday, April 6 - A Day
Track vs Southridge
Softball vs Oregon City 5:00pm
Thursday, April 7 - B Day
Senior Class Meeting
Friday, April 8 - A Day
Baseball vs Southridge 5:00pm
Looking Ahead
April 11 - Softball vs McNary 5:00pm
April 13 - Track vs Beaverton
April 13 - Baseball vs Beaverton 5:00pm
April 15 - Grading Day - No School for Students
April 15 - Deadline for Jostens Cap and Gown Order
April 18 - Baseball vs Aloha 5:00pm
April 19 - Early Release Day
April 22 - Graduation Speech Submission Opens
April 22 - Baseball vs Aloha 5:00pm
April 22 - Softball vs Mountainside 5:00pm
OTHER WHS NEWSLETTERS:
Westview College and Career Newsletter
ACT/Pre-ACT
On Tuesday, 4/5, all 10th graders will be taking the Pre-ACT and all 11th graders will be taking the ACT at Westview. There is no school for 9th or 12th graders on 4/5.
Here are a few test day reminders:
Staff Spotlight
Jackie Mak - but some of our seniors knew me as Ms. Morgon
1. What classes do you teach and/or programs and activities do you work with?
This year I'm teaching Lit & Comp 9 and Academic Options, and I moonlight as a chaperone for HOSA.
2. How long have you been at WHS?
Four years, in some way or another! I started as a temporary teacher in 2018, taught just one class in 2019, then joined the Westview staff in a permanent position as we kicked off of the 2020/2021 school year over Zoom.
3. What do you enjoy most about the Westview community?
Westview feels like home to me. My colleagues are passionate, intelligent, friendly, and really funny; I love working with them! We have such a vibrant student community, and I enjoy hearing my students get into passionate discussions about social issues or anime (both seem to be debated with equal vehemence). I often end the day drained of energy, but being here makes my heart full.
Also, working in the same school as my husband is pretty great. We work in different parts of the building and seldom see each other, so when we cross paths in the hall, I get the same giddy excitement as if I were high schooler unexpectedly running into my crush.
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?
"Be nice to yourself" is always a good one, particularly when paired with Jenny Lawson's "Depression lies. Don't listen to it."
I've grappled with my mental health for as long as I can remember, and both of these quotes acknowledge that your own brain can be your most vicious enemy -- but that when it's being cruel, it's lying to you. Ignore it. Be nice to yourself. (Easier said than done.)
5. What is something about you that many people at Westview might not know? (Hobbies, talents, interests, fun facts, etc...)
I like singing! I half-remember two (2) Italian arias from my college voice lessons. I don't have the voice for most modern pop songs (though that doesn't stop me in the car), but showtunes are my jam: "Popular" from Wicked comes out whenever we do Karaoke because my inner theater kid just won't die.
AP Announcement
AP testing will begin May 2nd and Westview is in need of volunteer proctors and monitors. If you are willing to volunteer to help with testing, please notify Kara Ferris at kara_ferris@beaverton.k12.or.us. Volunteers must be available for the entire exam and exams run around 4 hours. Thank you so much for your willingness to help us provide our AP students with a great testing experience.
Announcements with logistical details about the May AP exams will be provided next week.
Opening Art Show for Westview High School AP Studio Arts Students at Insomnia Coffee Company
Help us celebrate our creative and highly skilled Advanced & AP Studio Arts students at their group art show at Insomnia Coffee Company.
Where: Tanasbourne Insomnia Coffee Company, 2388 Northwest Amberbrook Drive, 9355 NE Windsor St, Beaverton, OR 97006
When: Opening Show for family and friends Saturday April 2nd from 2-4. The show will be on display for the month of April with a small rotation of artwork after April 19th. The show will come down on Friday April 29th.
What to bring: For families of students, please feel free to bring treats, fruits, or veggies to share. We will have a table for food and drinks at the opening. I will bring drinks and a fruit tray, cups, small plates and napkins. :)
Cat Cave Supplies Needed
Cat Cave Supporters,
Happy March! My name is Susan Caicedo-Corea, I am the new Cat Cave Coordinator for Westview. Thank you for all your support to help our homeless and kids in need at Westview.
We're running low on supplies to support our students so it's time to collect items to help our kids. I hope you can pick up some items to help us out. A list of suggested items is below.
Suggested Items:
- Socks (NEW only)
- Underwear: (most needed listed below - NEW Only)
- Men's M & XL
- Women's S, M & L
- Women's bras: S, M & L
- Cosmetic Bag
- Backpacks
- College ruled composition books
- Highlighters (non-yellow)
- Water bottles
- Blankets: Throw or Twin only
- Lip balm
- Dandruff shampoo and conditioner
- Regular shampoo and conditioner
- Multicultural shampoo and conditioner
- Adult Toothbrushes
- Men's deodorant
- Men's shaving cream
- Men's razors
- Women's deodorants
- Pump hand soap
- Paper towels
- Sandwich ziplock bags
- Dish soap
- Overnight sanitary pads
- Pantyliners
- Tampons (light flow)
- Laundry soap (liquid and pods)
- Men's shoes (sizes 6-8.5)
4200 NW 185th Ave
Portland, OR 97229
Thanks again for all your support.
Are You Opting Out of State Testing?
If you would like to opt your student out of State Testing, please fill out the form below and return the paper copies to the main office or send an electronic copy to Ben Lyman at ben_lyman@beaverton.k12.or.us. Please note that there are two separate Opt-Out forms. One is for English Language Arts and the other of for Science.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cGAc4BhXj7ZlAJJopz78Ke-QltyWo9mc/view?usp=sharing
Please direct any questions to Ben Lyman at ben_lyman@beaverton.k12.or.us or 503.356.3020.
Thank you!
Oregon State Assessments in April
Westview will be administering Oregon State Assessments in Math, ELA, and Science to all 11th grade students during the last two weeks of April. These standardized tests, while not required for graduation, provide valuable data about the academic progress of all students. For more information about the Oregon State Tests, please follow this link:
BSD Proposed 2022 Bond
In May 2022, voters will decide on a new proposed capital improvement bond. If passed, the bond would raise about $723 million to be used on projects across the district including seismic stability upgrades, improvement of air ventilation systems, replacement of aging roofs and additional classroom space to alleviate overcrowding. Bond money also would be used to improve accessibility in special education classrooms, enhance learning spaces and replace all one-to-one student Chromebooks and iPads. The two largest proposed projects are the complete rebuilds of Beaverton High School and Raleigh Hills K-8 School.
The bond proposal will appear on the May 17, 2022 ballot.
Click here for BSD Bond Information
Click here for specific Westview Upgrades. Also highlighted below:
YEARBOOK SALES
Need an awesome timeless gift for your student? Purchase a book that celebrates achievements of students during an important time in their life. Buy a Yearbook today at jostens.com. You can also follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/westviewyearbook?utm_medium=copy_link
Pictures From the Week
Little Wildcat Preschool
Little Wildcat Preschool
Little Wildcat Preschool
COVID Guidance and Updates
Masks Optional
Thank you!
District Masking Decision
Sent by BSD March 11
Dear BSD Community and Staff,
As a reminder, our new mask policy goes into effect on Monday, March 14. BSD will no longer require masks at school, in district facilities or on school buses; however, students, staff and visitors can choose to wear masks, if they prefer. Again, masking is optional.
Students and staff may have compelling reasons to continue mask wearing. We invite you to watch this video with your students: Either Way, It’s OK. To be clear, we will not tolerate bullying of any kind and will follow disciplinary action as outlined in Board Policy JFCF.
For additional updates, please visit our COVID-19 Protocol webpage.
Thank you.
Sent by BSD March 7
Dear BSD Community,
Thank you for participating in our recent surveys regarding adopting a mask-optional district policy. Students, parents/guardians and staff were asked this question:
Would you like the District to move to a mask-optional policy for all students and staff, meaning individuals would choose for themselves whether to continue to wear masks in schools and district facilities?
- Yes
- No
Based on survey feedback and a dramatic drop in COVID-19 cases, in addition to updated guidance from the Oregon Department of Education (ODE), Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and collaboration with our employee associations, the District will be changing its mask policy.
Effective March 14, BSD will no longer require masks at school, in district facilities or on school buses; however, students, staff and visitors can choose to wear masks, if they prefer. Again, masking is optional. The District does reserve the right to reinstate masking if guided to do so by ODE, OHA or Washington County Public Health due to worsening COVID-19 conditions.
We’re also announcing other changes in our COVID-19 protocols due to new guidance from ODE:
- Contact tracing and quarantining are no longer required. Parents/guardians are still asked to inform schools if their students test positive for COVID-19; schools will then inform the entire school community via ParentSquare. (Note: it is possible under county Communicable Disease Guidance for Schools that classrooms could be quarantined in case of a disease outbreak.)
- Diagnostic testing at school sites and the district administrative office along with the OHSU (students) and OHA (staff) weekly screening programs are still available.
- Social distancing of 3 feet is encouraged but not required.
- Vaccinations are still required for all staff and volunteers. Those seeking medical or religious exceptions must complete the necessary OHA forms.
It’s been a long time getting to this moment. We want to thank every student, family and staff member for adhering to our COVID-19 protocols for the past two years. We should all continue to be vigilant, but hopefully, brighter days are ahead.
Thank you.
Westview COVID Reporting
503-356-3021 ~or~ diane_jordan@beaverton.k12.or.us
Visit the BSD Webpage for the Most Current Information
Common Westview Links
BSD Back to School
College and Career Center
From Our Westview Counselors
Class of 2022 Graduation
Reminders
Here Comes the Bus App (Reminder)
Why the switch?
"Here Comes the Bus" shows the real-time location of your student's bus and gives scheduled and actual arrival times. The new app also provides notifications when the bus is near. Currently, all large buses have the tracker. We are working on equipping our smaller buses with the tracker.
How do you sign up?
- Download "Here Comes the Bus" app or visit herecomesthebus.com
- Click the "Sign Up" button.
- Enter school code 29743 and click "Next" followed by "Confirm."
- Complete the "User Profile" box.
- Under "My Students," click "Add." Enter your student's last name and student ID number.
- Once you confirm your information, you're ready to begin.
Please include your student's student ID number in your email.
Did You Know? (Reminder)
When to Keep Your Student Home Due to Illness
This attachment details instructions on symptoms and when we ask you to keep your students home and for how long:
Reduced or Waived Student Fees
Message to Families:
All BSD students are eligible for free breakfast and lunch at school for the entire 2021-2022 without applying. If you have received an approval letter for the 2021-2022 school year, you do not need to apply. If you have not received an approval letter and you wish to be considered for other benefits, such as electronic device coverage, athletic fees, testing fees, you must apply for Meal Benefits. Go to www.schoolcafe.com to apply online, or pick up a paper application in the front office.
Beaverton School District Antiracist Vision Statement
The BSD School Board unanimously voted to adopt an Antiracist Vision Statement. Informed by the work of the Beaverton Multicultural Educator Community (BMEC) and the 40-member Equitable Policies Task Force made up of students, family, community members and staff, the vision statement will guide our implementation of our Every Student Belongs Policy (ACB) and help ensure that our schools are safe and welcoming learning spaces for all.
Antiracist Vision Statement
Every student and employee has the right to learn and work in a safe and inclusive school environment that honors their race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability and national origin.
Beaverton School District owns that our student outcomes currently point to our part in perpetuating institutional racism, and we commit to actions that address the current culture that is leading to these outcomes. Schools are critical in providing safe and creative opportunities for people to learn about different cultural and racial identities, have conversations about pressing issues and correct injustice wherever it exists. We commit to eliminating the structures, policies and practices that perpetuate inequities in our schools and in our community.
Beaverton School District will authentically engage each student, family and staff member to build connection, uplift understanding and truly value the diversity of our school communities. We will work to dismantle policies and systems that perpetuate institutional racism and barriers to education and other school-related activities. Students and families of color will see themselves represented in curriculum, materials, instruction, classrooms and all school activities in our district. Our district will honor, respect, represent, engage with and be accessible to students and adults from all communities.
Eliminating racism and all forms of bias is fundamental to our work — not just a part of our work. We commit to removing racism, white supremacy, hate speech and all forms of bigotry from our schools and communities.
Our district will:
- Seek and incorporate student, family, educator and administrator input in decision-making processes.
- Provide ongoing anti-bias and antiracist education to every staff member.
- Enforce Every Student Belongs procedures to prevent, interrupt and stop racist and biased incidents among students and between staff and students or community members.
- Create an inclusive learning community that honors, respects, represents, engages and is accessible to learners from all communities.
- Create permanent district funding and resources to promote equitable policies, structures and practices for BIPOC students and other marginalized groups.
- Implement policies, procedures and professional development to confront and eliminate conscious and unconscious racism and review these policies and procedures regularly to ensure we are meeting our commitments.
Community Survey
Westview Community Survey
Bell Schedule
Admin and Counselor Support 2021-22
Counselor Support (by Student Last Name)
- AVID: Pat Baker
- A - CAR: Anna Adamko
- CAS - FRI: Amanda Budhi
- FRJ - JUD: Tim Shaw
- JUE - MAZ: Forrest Rosser
- MBA - POZ: Michelle Silva
- PPA - STE: Naseem Saremi
- STF - Z - Ricardo Torres
Admin Support (By Student Last Name)
- Tina Myers: A - JUD
- Diane Fitzpatrick: JUE - POZ
- Ben Lyman: PPA - Z
Student Manager
- Hope Pearson
WESTVIEW PHONE: 503-356-3020
Chromebook Damaged? Need a Chromebook? Tech Support?
If you have a Chromebook or technology need and would like to email or come to the school for support, please email:
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You Can Pay Fines and Fees Online
ParentVue Login and Access Info
Parent Square Communication
The Beaverton School District is now using the ParentSquare platform for district, school and teacher communications, primarily with email, text and app notifications. ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each parent/guardian, using their preferred email address and phone number.
Here is a link for more information: BSD ParentSquare Information
Other links that may be helpful:
2021-2022 School Calendar
2021-2022 District Calendar - Spanish
2021-2022 District Calendar - Arabic
2021-2022 District Calendar - Chinese
2021-2022 District Calendar - Japanese
2021-2022 District Calendar - Korean
2021-2022 District Calendar - Russian
2021-2022 District Calendar - Somali
2021-2022 District Calendar - Vietnamese
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Looking forward to a great year!
Email: matthew_pedersen@beaverton.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/schools/westview
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