WESTVIEW INFO SHEET
OCTOBER 5, 2018
PSAT - OCTOBER 10, 2018
The PSAT will be given on Wednesday, October 10 at the beginning of the school day to all 10th grade students, and registered 9th and 11th grade students. To view our modified bell schedule, please click here.
START SMART CLASSES
START SMART CLASSES will be offered at Westview October 30 @ 5:45 – 7:30 pm in the Staff Lounge. Students must attend with a parent/guardian to receive credit. There is limited seating for the classes. Students can register with Mrs. Abblitt @ the Attendance Window to reserve their class seat.
DANCE PASSES FOR OTHER SCHOOLS
Westview students who wish to attend another school’s dance will need a dance pass signed by an Administrator. The form must be completely filled out in ink, not pencil, and include signatures from BOTH the guest and host parents. Our Administrators will be reviewing grades, attendance, and any past discipline events which will determine whether or not the pass will be approved. Administrators are not always readily available for signatures so please allow a MINIMUM of one full day for the form to be signed. Any forms not completed correctly will be returned to the student which will delay processing.
9TH GRADE PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT - OCTOBER 9
The Westview Counseling team will be hosting a 9th grade parent information night on October 9th. The meeting will focus on helping your student navigate high school over the next four years. Please join us from 6:00-7:00 pm in the Westview theater.
SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL
Thank you to everyone who voted for our School Site Council candidates! This was our first venture with electronic voting and we received more votes for this election than in any other in our School Site Council’s history!
WE WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE AND WELCOME
The new 2018-2019 School Site Council Parent Member, Bindu Alice Philip. We appreciate all of our candidates for their interest in supporting our school!
LIBRARY OPEN DURING PSAT & MINIMUM DAYS
The library will open at 8:45 on the PSAT testing day, October 10th. On the finals minimum days, the library will be open until 4:45. Thank you Foundation for funding our after school hours!
GALE TESTING AND EDUCATION REFERENCE CENTER
Test preparation and career planning resource. Online practice tests for PSAT, SATs, ACT, most APs, and more. In-depth info on college programs, scholarships, and tuition assistance. Advice on resumes, cover letters and interviewing. Click here and login with the library password on the back of your ID card.
WESTVIEW THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS
WVTC proudly presents our first Mainstage show of the year, Agatha Christie’s, "And Then There Were None". Performances Thursday through Saturday Oct 4-6 at 7pm, Saturday Matinee at 2pm. Tickets $8-12, $6 discount student tickets available at lunch every day this week.
GRAPHIC DESIGN CONTEST
Westview High School Graphic Design Competition. Create new Street Banners for PQ. The Student must be send contact information to web.print.rptc@gmail.com for the specification guidelines. Enter 2 concepts, 2 designs each for each concept. Concept 1 – Hot Air Balloons, Concept 2 - Black Mountain. One winner from MCHS and WVHS will be selected October 15, 2018.
ATHLETES - WINTER SEASON SPORTS
The Athletic Clearance due date for paperwork is October 25th. Please review the Westview Athletic Clearance website for updated instructions. Don't delay your ticket to play and tryout!!
ASB HOMECOMING DANCE
ASB is excited to present Homecoming 2018 – “Rock Around the Jukebox”. Our annual homecoming dance will be on Saturday, October 13th from 7:30 to 10:30 pm in our Wolverine Gymnasium. Ticket prices are $22 from 9/17-21, $24 from 9/24-28 & $26 from 10/1-10/12. Guest passes are available online or in the finance office. Dress is semi-formal. Click here to review dance dress code and behavior guidelines.
ASB HOMECOMING FLOATBUILDING 2018
Our annual Homecoming float building will begin Monday, October 8th at 3:30 pm. Float building will happen Monday through Thursday after school until 8:30 pm. We are looking for parent support and donations for all classes. If interested please email shparker@powayusd.com.
ASB SENIOR CAP AND GOWN
The deadline to reserve a senior cap and gown or order your graduation commemorative package is January 24th. Orders after this date will incur an expedited handling fee. Seniors can order online or call 1-800-JOSTENS. The next on campus opportunity will be October 18th during student lunch.
FOUNDATION REMINDER
Thanks to generous parents, Foundation has once again funded extended Library hours and Westview’s Peer Counseling program. Staff will soon be invited to apply for grants to purchase teaching enhancement items. How many grants will be available? That is up to you! If you haven’t made your contribution yet, please visit: www.westviewfoundation.org/funddrive.html.
REFLECTIONS-ART RECOGNITION PROGRAM-HEROS AROUND ME-OCTOBER 19 DEADLINE
The theme for the 2018-19 PTSA Reflections Art Program: “Heroes Around Me.” Categories are: dance/choreography, literature, photography, film production, music composition and visual arts. Submissions due on October 19th, in front office with entry form and consent form (posted on the PTSA website). Questions contact tobeytam11@gmail.com
CAREER CONNECTIONS SAVE THE DATE--BUILDING SCIENCES-OCTOBER 29, 7:00-8:30PM
WV students bring an open mind and explore your career options. The Oct 29th Career Connections forum panelist include: an architect, an HVAC engineer, a building and facilities manager, a mechanical engineer and a biomedical engineer. http://www.westviewptsa.org/career-connections for details.
PTSA STUDENT CLUB
Want to be more involved on campus? Need volunteer hours? Join PTSA Student Club! First meeting will be Friday 10/12 in room L101 (Mrs. Oydna's room). Snacks will be provided. Email wvptsastudentclub@gmail.com for more info on events and meeting days. Bring your friends!
ATTENTION PARENTS OF 2019 GRADUATES
Your Grad Night Committee is planning for the best party of the year! Print the form here, obtain ALL signatures and drop off at the Finance Office with a check to Westview PTSA. Or print and return the form to the office but pay online at https://www.ptareg.com/registration.asp Questions? Email wvptsagradnite2019@gmail.com
DO YOU RENT EQUIPMENT?
Grad Night is in need of rental furniture and a scissor lift. If you own or work for a company (or know someone who does) who could provide these for free or at a discount, please contact Beth at wvptsagradnite2019@gmail.com
PTSA MEMBERSHIP AND PERKS!
Thank you to all who have joined Westview PTSA and shown they are PTSA PROUD! Click Membership to join, purchase Mock Tests, Wolverine Discount Cards or Grad Night 2019 Tickets. Click here for more information on all that we do.
MOCK TEST DISCOUNT
As a PTSA member you also get a $5 discount on the PTSA Mock ACT or Mock SAT held at Westview High School. Not too late to register for the September 29th test dates! Check out the dates , fill out the Mock Test Flyer and return to the school office.
PTSA WOLVERINE DISCOUNT CARD
Exciting new merchants with great deals and popular favorites. For only $20 you enjoy the discounts while supporting our local merchants. Discount Card lasts through August 31, 2019. Purchase today by clicking WV Discount Card. Even better, buy one for a friend so they can join in the savings too.
PTSA DONATIONS AND COMPANY MATCHING
Westview High School PTSA is a registered 501(c)(3) Charity. All donations that do not involve the purchase of goods or services are tax deductible. Make a donation today to support Programs such as, Career Connections, Mental Health and Wellness events and support student and staff success.
ADVANCING STUDENT SUCCESS BY REDUCING CHRONIC ABSENCE
Showing up for school has a huge impact on a student’s academic success. Please open the flyer below and read this important information about Attendance in High School.
GIRLS LACROSSE RUBIOS FUNDRAISER - OCTOBER 12
Please support the Girls Lacrosse Team at Rubios, in the Highlands Village Shopping Center, on Friday, October 12th between 2pm-9pm. Rubios will donate fifty percent of the proceeds from your meal. Print out the flyer below and present it when you order. Thanks for your support.