WILDCAT STAFF WEEKLY
September 23 - 27, 2019
This Week's Schedule
Monday, September 23 – B Day
Club Rush Applications available
Tuesday, September 24 – A Day
Committee Meetings 2:45 pm
B Soccer @ Barlow 6:30 pm
G Soccer vs. Tualatin 7:00 pm
Volleyball vs. Aloha 6:45 pm
Wednesday, September 25- B Day
Department Chair Mtg 2:45pm
Lockdown Drill 9:30 am
Thursday, September 26 - A Day
Bus Evacuation Drill 9:30 am
B Soccer vs. Clackamas 7:00 pm
G Soccer @ Wilson HS 7:00 pm
Volleyball @ Beaverton 6:45 pm
Friday, September 27 – B Day
Football @ Beaverton 7:00 pm
Select Your Committee ASAP
This week's Community Class
Tina sent an email on Saturday, but here is the information again for your convenience.
The community lesson for Wednesday is linked here and as always linked in the WHS Community Lessons 19-20 spreadsheet.
For 9-11th grade:
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1LUZcg1u7Fuaj5pSSj8nIiArMGtjxnJNp
For 12th grade:
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1ZV2n-OUWefSChFhMWkGVO5WOCNHNmlZT
FYI SENIOR COMMUNITIES - There are some other documents in folder to share with Seniors, so please click on link and access folder.
All teachers will show the Wildcat News for the first 5 minutes of community class.
Westview Hall of Fame
Aparna Bole - Class of 1996
Trevor Crowe - Class of 2002
Jaime Nared - Class of 2014
Len Case - Founding Principal
These members will be recognized at halftime of our basketball game on January 24 and celebrated at our Hall of Fame Banquet on January 25.
Back to School Night October 3
A draft schedule is below:
Speak Up 4 Student Success
The Oregon Legislature passed and the Governor signed the $2 billion Student Success Act (HB 3427) in Spring 2019. This is a historic and much-needed investment in K-12 schools. The Beaverton School District could be able to access an estimated $34 million per year through a state application process.
School districts are required to apply for funds and must engage their community in a needs assessment process prior to the application for funds. We will host a series of Community Conversations - Speak Up 4 Student Success in several locations throughout the BSD. Schools will also be engaging their communities in these conversations during September and October.
Please join us to talk about what student success looks like in the Beaverton School District? What is going well in Beaverton schools? What areas/services/programs could we improve?
Your voice matters! We welcome your perspective and opinion.
Speak Up 4 Student Success Community Conversations offered in English & Spanish:
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Southridge High School, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Cedar Park Middle School, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Monday, October 7, 2019 at Stoller Middle School, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Monday, October 21, 2019 at Aloha High School, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
For more information, and to complete a Needs Assessment Survey, please visit the Student Success Act webpage.
HOSA International Leadership Conference
This Summer, HOSA State finalists from Westview, Pranav Mandyam, Albert Lu, Rushi Surampudi, Sarah He, Shamama Khan,Sophie Ong, Udaya Balamurugan, and Vignesh Bhaskar competed at HOSA International Leadership Conference, Orlando, Florida.
Pranav Mandyam was one of the top 10 National finalists for Bio Medical Laboratory Sciences.
HOSA provides a unique program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition exclusively for secondary, postsecondary and collegiate students, who wish to pursue health careers.
Special thank you to our Westview teachers, Ms. Menzia, Mr. Mak and Ms. Morgon for their support with Westview HOSA.
Photos From the Week
Hoda Shares her Story
Technology
This information went out to our parents:
Some important dates and information regarding the technology at Westview.
➱ All WHS students are expected to have a school-issued Chromebook or a personal laptop fully charged and with them at school every day.
➱ All families were automatically charged the Chromebook Damage and Loss Protection fee of $20.
All students are automatically enrolled in the District’s Chromebook Damage/Loss Protection Program to financially protect the student against damage or loss. The fee is $20 per school year per Chromebook, up to a maximum of $60 per school year per family. The fee is waived for families who qualify for the free or reduced meal benefits program and have completed the Permission to Share Form.
➱ Though your account was charged, you do not have insurance until the fee has been paid.
➱ On October 18, 2019, the payment option will be removed and you will no longer have the option to pay.
That means that if you checked out a device, but did not pay the protection fee, you are NOT covered for the rest of the school year. You are charged $300.00 for the device if it lost or damaged.
➱ What is NOT coverage under the Damage/Loss Protection Program.
The new Chromebooks use an USB-C power cord. If you lose or damage it, the replacement cost is $30. The new Chromebooks also have a hidden stylus in the back cover. If you lose or damage it, the replacement cost is $15.
➱ Can I opt out of a BSD supplied device?
Yes. If you choose to opt out of having a BSD chromebook, please return the device and charger to the library as soon as possible.
➱ What if you have your own device?
If you are planning to bring your own device you must agree to bring it every day to class. BSD assumes no responsibility for your device if it lost, damaged or stolen. The “Bring Your Own Device” form is available through this link: Link To Form to Decline Chromebook Damage/Loss Coverage
➱ The device requires wifi, but I do not have access to wifi at home.
Please also note that if you do not have reliable access to Wi-Fi at home, you automatically qualify to receive a free Wi-Fi hotspot thanks to a grant from the Sprint 1Million Project. The Sprint 1Million program is available to high school students. Middle school students may check out a Kajeet hotspot for the school year if needed. Applications for this free Wi-Fi program are available in the library.
College and Career Center
Reminders
Safeschools Trainings
Weekly Collaboration
1st Tuesday = Staff Meeting
2nd Tuesday = Department Mtgs
3rd Tuesday = Staff Mtg / Learning
4th Tuesday = Committees
After School 2:45-3:30
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.
Looking Ahead
September 28 – Cross Country @ Blue Lake Park
October 1 – FAFSA/ORSAA Scholarship Night 6:00-8:00 pm
October 1 – Staff Meeting 2.45 pm
October 2 – Climate Committee Meeting 2:45 pm
October 3 – Back to School Night 6:30 pm
October 8 – Department Meetings 2:45 pm
October 9 – Mandatory Senior Class Meeting during community 10:35 pm
October 11 – Staff Development – No Students
October 14 – Pink Week at Westview
October 14 – District-wide Earthquake and fire drill 10:20 am
October 15 & 16 – Jostens taking senior orders during lunches
October 15 – Staff Meeting/Learning 2:45 pm
October 17 & 18 – Club Rush during 7th & 8th periods in upper gym
October 17-19 – Westview Theater presents Junie B Jones Is Not A Crook
October 19 – Band Camp
October 22 – Committee Meeting 2:45 pm
October 23 – Choir Concert 7:00 & 8:15 pm
October 25 – Picture re-takes, library 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
October 28 – Trunk or Treat – Clubs hosting 6-7:30 pm south parking lot
Athletics
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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.