Westview Wildcat Weekly
December 6 - December 10, 2021
Calendar updates
Winter Spirit Week
Monday, December 6 - B Day
- Sock Day - bring a new pair of socks to donate and wear your own pair of crazy socks
- Senior Projects Continue in AT/8th Period
Tuesday, December 7 - A Day
- PJ and Scarves Day - Donate a scarf and wear PJ's to school
Wednesday, December 8 - B Day
- Ski Day- donate a new or gently used coat and dress in your best ski gear
- Girls Basketball vs Forest Grove 7:00pm
Thursday, December 9 - A Day
- Crazy Hat Day- Wear are great hat and donate one to someone in need
Friday, December 10 - B Day
- Space (Buzz Lightyear) vs Western (Woody)- Donate a new toy or toiletries
- Halfway to Graduation Celebration
Looking Ahead
December 10-11 - Wrestling Rose City
December 14 - PTO Meeting 7pm (Zoom)
December 16 - Senior Project Presentation Finish Up in Period 8/AT
December 20 - December 31 - Winter Break! School Closed
January 4 - Boys Basketball vs Lake Oswego 7:00 pm
Westview Staff Spotlight
Jose Rios
1. What classes do you teach and/or programs and activities do you work with?
I am a custodian, I work with Paul.
2. How long have you been at WHS?
I've been working at Westview for 1yr
3. What do you enjoy most about the Westview community?
I enjoy that the Westview Community is friendly and easy going. No Stress around here!!
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?
"Count your blessings not your problems." we often think more about our problems and focus all our energy into problems or issues that can be solved quickly. Count your blessings, look at the bigger picture.
Dillon Serna
1. What classes do you teach and/or programs and activities do you work with?
I am one of the two IT people at Westview. I help students and Staff with their technology needs.
2. How long have you been at WHS?
This is my first year here.
3. What do you enjoy most about the Westview community?
What I enjoy most about the Westview community? How welcoming and inclusive everyone is. It really made my first couple months a breeze and it’s a pleasure to go to work each morning!
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?
If I had a billboard I would put this saying on it “Have you tried turning it off and back on again?”
Indoor Mask Reminder
We have had some extended breaks lately and want to make sure all of our students remember masks are required at all times unless you are eating in the cafeteria or designated lunch space. It is important we all do our part to keep everyone safe. Wearing a mask includes covering your nose as well. We appreciate our students following this and our parents and guardians reminding them from home. Thank you!
Outdoor Masks (update)
From BSD:
Effective December 3, 2021, students and staff will no longer be required to wear a mask outdoors. This applies to any outdoor activity on district/school property to include drop off/pick up, waiting to load school buses, recess, physical education, and any outdoor classroom activity. Students and staff are still required to wear a mask when on a school bus.Donation Drive
Student Government is coordinating a Winter Donation Drive next week. See the calendar above for what to bring each day if you are able. You are also welcome to bring any of the mentioned items on any day next week.
Monday = Sock Day - bring a new pair of socks to donate and wear your own pair of crazy socks
Tuesday = PJ and Scarves Day - Donate a scarf and wear PJ's to school
Wednesday = Ski Day- donate a new or gently used coat and dress in your best ski gear
Thursday = Crazy Hat Day- Wear are great hat and donate one to someone in need
Friday = Space (Buzz Lightyear) vs Western (Woody)- Donate a new toy or toiletries
Dutch Bros and Make-A-Wish
Our partnership with Make-A-Wish brought us to Dutch Bros on Tuesday morning. On the day of giving, Dutch Bros (over 30 locations) donated $1 of every drink sold all day to Make-A-Wish. The Dutch on Imbrie Drive in Hillsboro designated $1000 of their fundraising to support Westview's Make-A-Wish campaign this year. This is our 4th year granting wishes with Make-A-Wish and we will find out whose wish Westview will be working to grant at the start of the new year!
Senior Projects
Listening to our seniors present their projects has been enjoyable. It is fun to hear about their plans for next year, journey through Westview, and advice for their 9th-11th peers. We still have a few more projects being presented on Monday, 12/6.
Class of 2022 Student and Families
Safe and Sober All-Night Grad Party Tickets on Sale now!
Photos from the Week
Culinary Cheeseburgers!
Culinary Cheeseburgers!
Culinary Cheeseburgers!
Common Page Links
BSD Back to School
College and Career Center
From Our Westview Counselors
Reminders
Cat Cave Volunteers Needed
Volunteers,
We are looking for volunteers to start staffing the Cat Cave (clothing and family need donation center) at Westview. We would like to get as many days/lunches covered as possible per week.
This year, Lunch Volunteer shifts are from:
- 10:45 to 11:25
- 12:20 to 1:00
On the day of volunteering, you will need to:
- Sign in at the office
- Be Masked
- Be Healthy
- Be Welcoming
Please fill out the following Google Form to help us assess our capacity for volunteers:
Anyone that would like to volunteer will need to:
- Be an approved BSD volunteer in the BSD My Impact Volunteer System
- Be assigned to volunteer at Westview in the BSD My Impact Volunteer System
- Be Vaccinated for COVID-19
- Have Proof of vaccination uploaded into the BSD My Impact Volunteer System
Thank you!
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.
BSD hiring substitute teachers!
Come work for the Beaverton School District! We’re hiring immediately for substitute teachers. We’ve increased our daily pay rate to $230. We’re also offering bonuses ranging from $500 to $3,300, depending on the number of days worked. Just head to our website: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/jobs
Community Survey
Westview Community Survey
Westview PTO Fundraiser = Write-A-Check
“Write-A-Check” fundraising campaign is a donation to Westview PTO. Westview PTO is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with Tax ID 93-1328582. 100% of your donation funds programs at Westview High School.
Programs Supported by Westview PTO
· Teacher and Staff Appreciation
· Students Rewards and Celebrations
· Clubs and Sports
· Graduation
· Classroom Materials
· Field Trip Assistance
· Other School Programs, Improvements, and Needs
Reasons to participate in the Write-A-Check Campaign
· Your Donation is 100% tax-deductible
· All money raised STAYS at Westview HS and benefits the students!
Suggested donation amount is $20 per student. Please support Westview PTO today by completing and returning the campaign form with your donation to the school PTO. Your company (Nike, Intel or etc.) may also match your donation to Westview PTO!
More information in the attachment below:
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:
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:
or
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
Phone: (503)-356-3020
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