WE ARE WESTVIEW!
CONNECTION CULTURE 12/03/23
12/03/23
Lunch anytime you need it!
Please complete the free/reduced-price meal application!
Although school meals are now free to all students, the application for free and reduced-price meals is still very important. School funding depends in part on the number of students at our school who qualify for free or reduced-price meals. With all students now eating for free, fewer families are completing the application and our school is at risk of losing much-needed educational funds. Plus, students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals may also qualify for discounts on bus transportation, before and after school care, and home internet!
Income qualifications change annually, so a new application is needed every school year. For school year 2023-2024, children from a family of four are eligible if the total gross (pre-tax) household income is less than $4,625 per month, or less than $55,500 per year. Household income information is confidential and applying online is quick and easy. Apply online at MySchoolApps.com, or pick up a paper application in the school office.
SENIORS - START PREPARING TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID NOW!
As you know, the Federal Student Aid department has announced that the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and CADAA (California Dream Act Application) applications will be delayed to December 2023, without a definite release date. While we wait for the applications to open, I want you to start preparing to apply for financial aid. The Prepare to Apply for Financial Aid Flyer has detailed information on what you can be doing now to prepare. It also tells you which application you will be completing. You will either complete the FAFSA or the CADAA, not both.
AVID Tutors
Do you know a college student who is looking for a part time job that fits around their school schedule? Do they enjoy helping others reach their potential? If so, they are invited to apply to be an AVID tutor and work with our Wolverines. Pay is $16.54/hour. For more information or to apply CLICK HERE.
PRE-ORDER YEARBOOK
Pre-order your yearbook today. April 7 is the last day to pre-order a yearbook. To buy, follow this link to the Herff Jones web site: https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/jobSearch/displayHome. Westview’s school order number is 8078.
SENIOR YEAR GUIDE
Seniors, please review our Senior Year Guide for important information about applying to college. Here you will find information about our upcoming senior workshops, how to apply for college, frequently asked questions, college visits, financial aid, community college, military, and so much more.
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The Asian Pacific Youth Leadership Project (APYLP) is pleased to announce that applications for the 32nd Annual Leadership Conference for high school students are now available and being accepted. Open to all current 11th and 12th grade California high school students, the four-day conference will take place March 21 – March 24, 2024. Up to fifty (50) students will be chosen to participate.
This year, the APYLP conference will be held in-person all 4 days in Sacramento, CA. All conference costs are covered for accepted applicants. The deadline to apply is December 2, 2023, no exceptions.
Founded in 1990 to build new foundations for effective public service, community leadership, and multicultural citizenship; the APYLP is a volunteer-run, non-profit, non-partisan organization that is supported by the time and money of a broad range of individual donors, corporations, and university sponsors. Students will experience a unique program designed to educate and nurture a new generation of community and political leaders. Alumni are successful in many fields including elected office, policymaking, law, education, medicine, and many other professions.
Last year, students heard from some of California’s most talented leaders. They received an in-depth look into the legislative process during the mock legislative session and through conversations with elected officials, lobbyists and other professionals. All this in addition to the many insightful workshops and discussions facilitated by legislative staff and community leaders.
Students from all experiences and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Because leadership comes in many forms and is expressed in many ways, GPA and test scores are not part of our application review process. The simple four-page application can be downloaded at our website www.apylp.org.
Applications may be downloaded at our website and emailed back to us or be printed out and mailed.
All high school juniors and seniors in California, especially those from our state’s diverse Asian and Pacific Islander Communities, are invited to join more than 1,000 alumni leaders in the Golden State.
Please share with students direct them to www.apylp.net
GIVING TREE
GIVING TREE - HELPING OUR WESTVIEW COMMUNITY
There's only a short time left to support the PTSA's Giving Tree program. Giving Tree strives to meet the needs of Westview families who otherwise wouldn't have the resources to celebrate and enjoy the holidays. Our Westview community has proved itself tremendously generous to the Giving Tree program over the past years, and we hope this year will be no exception.
Please sign up here to pledge to sponsor a family or to pledge a contribution. Donated items and gift cards will be collected no later than December 8. If you have any questions or need more information please contact:
Kristine Brownlee (kristinebrownlee@hotmail.com) or Dalia Yacoub dyacoub@powayusd.com).
Also, if you have not already pledged your membership support by joining PTA, you can click here. Your time and generosity are greatly appreciated. If you have any questions or need more information please contact: Kristine Brownlee (kristinebrownlee@hotmail.com) or Dalia Yacoub dyacoub@powayusd.com).
