WILDCAT WEEKLY
April 29 - May 3, 2019
Wildcat Community
Here is this week's newsletter highlighting upcoming events and celebrating the accomplishments of our amazing students and staff.
As always, please reach out to us with any needs or questions.
Staff Appreciation Week Messages
BSD Plan for May 8 Statewide Teacher “Day of Action”
in a May 8, 2019 walkout “Day of Action” event sanctioned by the Oregon Education Association (OEA). The purpose of the walkout is to draw statewide attention to the need for adequate funding for K-12 education after three decades of instability.
The May 8 walkout impacts our ability to safely operate schools. Therefore,
we have determined May 8 will be a non-student day, with the exceptions noted below.
• AP/IB testing (to be proctored by administrators and classified staff; transportation will be provided, routes TBD)
• Previously scheduled Outdoor School taking place the week of May 6
• Extra-curricular athletics and activities
• Free student breakfast and lunch at limited sites, TBD
• After school programs currently in place (contact provider for hours of operation)
• Students attending Early College High School (licensed staff will not report)
BEA has agreed to a reduction of the contractual work year from 198 licensed days to 197 licensed days. Therefore, May 8 will be an unpaid day for all licensed employees, and the day will not be made up. The savings will help mitigate next year’s anticipated staff reductions.
We support the goal and urgency of convincing the Legislature to make a significant new investment in Oregon schools, however, we regret a walkout prohibits us from safely operating schools and the impact this decision will have on students and families. Therefore, May 8 will be an administrator-directed work day for classified staff allowing adequate supervision of the limited activities outlined above.
Further details will be forthcoming. The Beaverton School District will continue to tirelessly advocate for adequate and stable school funding for our students.
For more information, please contact the Communications & Community Involvement Department at 503-356-4360.
Budget Update and Potential Impact at Westview
The proposed budget that will be presented at the District Budget Committee meeting on Monday, April 22, will be reflective of:
An anticipated District-wide shortfall of $35 million for 2019-20
District-wide personnel reductions that include administrative, teacher and classified staff
A budget reduction of 15% across schools
An increase in student-teacher ratio/class sizes
Elimination of funding for PYP coordinators and PYP world language teachers (among other programs)
Reduction of elementary intervention teachers from full-time to half-time
Our classroom staffing allocation will potentially decrease by 13 teachers. This could change in the coming months as enrollment numbers settle and the budget picture becomes more clear.
We acknowledge that the principles of inquiry-based instruction, student voice, transdisciplinary learning, science, technology and global thinking are and will continue to be a great asset to our students and staff. The district will continue to work with our PYP, STEAM, EL schools to explore possibilities that allow for continued partnerships in the future.
I encourage all parents to stay informed of the BSD budget process and participate as you see fit. We are also dependent on Oregon State Legislative decisions that can either add to or detract from our funding estimates.
State Champions!
Congratulations Speech and Debate! Commitment, character, and leadership are what makes this team of students champions! So proud of all our State qualifiers and these speakers for their accomplishments!
1st Place- Westview (118 points)
2nd Place- Cleveland (55 points)
3rd Place- McMinnville (48 points)
Medha Prakash- Finalist, After Dinner Speaking
Sophie Ong- Finalist, Informative
Medha Prakash- Finalist, Informative
Varsha Vasudevan- Semi-Finalist, Informative
Rohan Ajjarapu- 2nd Place, Extemporaneous
Bharath Namboothiry- Finalist, Impromptu
Anwesha Mukherjee- Semi-Finalist, Impromptu
Anwesha Mukherjee- Semi-Finalist, Lincoln Douglas Debate
Roshun Sunder- STATE CHAMPION, Oratory
Dara Morakinyo- Finalist, Oratory
Ethan Fry & Rohan Menon- Octofinalist, Parliamentary Debate
Austin Wang & Bharath Namboothiry- Quarterfinalist, Parliamentary Debate
Aissata Sall- STATE CHAMPION, Poetry
Bharath Namboothiry- 3rd Place, Poetry
Ethan Fry- Finalist, Radio Commentary
Shwetha Srinivasan- Finalist, Programmed Oral Interp
Sophia Slack- Finalist, Programmed Oral Interp
Public Forum Debate Co-STATE CHAMPIONS:
Rohan Ajjarapu
Sim Low
Roshun Sunder
Sreetej Kalapatapu
...unrelated to State, let's all wish the best for these 5 people who've qualified to attend the Tournament of Champions this upcoming week in Lexington Kentucky, at the University of Kentucky: Rohith Sudhaker, Sophie Ong, Sophia Slack, Aissata Sall, and Dara Morakinyo
Westview High School's Second Annual Golf Tournament
Please join us at the second annual Westview Golf tournament at Rock Creek Country Club. This is a fundraising event dedicated to improving our school facilities and equipment. Last year we were able to raise enough funds to put a fence around our track which has helped with athletic events, PE classes, and safety as we replaced the cord that previously surrounded the track. This year we are raising funds to buy a utility vehicle to transport students if they are injured, set up events, haul items, and allow quick access to our outside facilities.
If you are interested in playing in the tournament you can sign up at tinyurl.com/WestviewGolf. It cost $100 per player and that comes with 18 holes, dinner, golf cart, entrance in the KP/Long Drives and range balls. We also hold a silent auction and raffle at the event. If you are interested in donating or sponsoring the tournament please contact Troy Christiansen (503)356-3056 or via email troy_christiansen@beaverton.k12.or.us
AP Volunteers Needed
Grad Night Update
Wed. May 1 - 2020 Senior shirt orders due
Class of 2020 shirt orders is due by May 1st. Shirts may be ordered online at westviewgradnight.org. Order forms are also available at school. Please bring order forms with cash or check to the main office.
Wed. May 15 - Last day to buy Grad Night tickets
Seniors...please join us for Grad Night to celebrate the Class of 2019!!
Senior parents & guardians...please volunteer for this wonderful event.
All of the information is at westviewgradnight.org.
Last day to purchase a ticket for Grad Night is Wed. May 15, 2019
THPRD Summer Registration Begins April 27
The official start of summer may still be a couple months away, but if you’re within the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, planning for it begins now.
Online and phone registration for THPRD summer classes, camps and activities will be open to in-district residents starting Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Class descriptions and schedules, along with registration instructions and forms, are in THPRD’s 2019 Summer Activities Guide. The catalog is available online atwww.thprd.org. Extra printed copies are at THPRD centers, the Administration Office, and certain community sites, including Beaverton-area libraries.
Patrons registering by computer for the first time must establish an online account in advance athttp://www.thprd.org/activities. Those registering by phone should call 503-439-9400, April 27-30 (after April 30, call any park district center or the Administration Office at 503-645-6433). THPRD will again offer, on a limited basis, Spanish language assistance during phone-in registration for classes and programs.
For residents living outside the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, online and phone registration will begin April 29, 2019 at 8:00 a.m.; registration in person or by mail begins the following day.
From College and Career Center
- Juniors who are preparing to ask for letters of recommendation need to make sure they have met all of their Career Ed requirements before they ask their counselor for a letter.
- Senior Decision Day, May 1st, seniors will be announcing their post high school plans by stopping by a special table in the main hall during lunch. Seniors can grab a cookie, post their personalized announcement, and have fun with the photo booth!
- FAFSA: Students should be reviewing their FAFSA and if there are any errors they must be corrected ASAP. All corrections need to be made by June 1st.
- Oregon Promise Application Deadline June 3rd
- OSU College of Business Admitted Student Recognition: April 29th @ 9 a.m. (Students admitted into this program will be invited to learn more and ask questions. Attending the event does not mean they are committing to OSU.)
- WOU Admitted Student Pizza Party: April 30th @ 1pm (Students admitted to WOU will be invited to attend, eat free pizza, and learn more about what to do next. Attending the event does not mean students are committing to WOU.)
- Marques Nettles Scholarship Applications are now available! Find them on the scholarship board in the back of the Counseling Office
- Scholarship for Juniors!! Do you have a 3.5+ unweighted GAP? Attend the Viking Scholars Reception and get a $1,000 scholarship if you attend PSU. No decisions have to be made until May of your senior year. Follow the link to register and for more information: GO.PDX.EDU/VIKING-Scholars
- Autistic Community Activity Program is hiring assistants for their summer camp program. Work in an active and engaging environment which allows you to serve the community, explore Portland, and help individuals with Autism build lasting life skills. Stop by the CCC for an application or contact 503.649.2066,acaphr@gmail.com or acappdx.org
- Reser's is hiring! Applications are available in the Counseling Center
- Oregon Tradeswomen’s Career Fair May 17 Girls’ Day at NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center, 16021 NE Airport Way. Attend a non-traditional, hands-on, career fair serving thousands of girls and women. Learn more at www.tradeswomen.net or 503.335.8200X21
- 9th-11th Grade: It's not too early to start checking out options for after high school!
- Exploring College Options: Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn, and Stanford will be in Portland May 14th hosting a student and parent information session. www.exploringcollegeoptions.org
- Oregon Private College Week: July 29th-Aug. 2nd eleven individual and non-profit colleges are hosting campus tours and info sessions every day 9-2. No Admissions Application fees when you visit 4+ campuses during the week. Advance Registration Required:
- We are here to help! Look for upcoming Junior events and the Financial Reality Fair, and more! Please Click Here!`
Technology
New this week on our WHS Technology for Parents and Students Site http://bit.ly/whsfuture:
Library:
Tuesday, April 30th at 6:30pm in the ISB High School cafeteria, there will be a free screening of the film “Angst”. (Click here forflyer.) Angst is a 56-minute film and virtual reality experience that explores anxiety, its causes, effects and what we can do about it. For more information, click here: http://bit.ly/whsfuture
Digital Citizenship: In this episode of Crash Course Navigating Digital Information, John Green discusses how social media shapes both our online and offline behaviors from how we engage in communities and consume goods and services which influences our thoughts and opinions. So let's talk about how our social media accounts really function - the good stuff and also the terrible stuff. Check out the tutorial here: http://bit.ly/digitalcitizenship10
Google Takeout
Westview Summer School 2019 - New Information
June 24-July 25* • Monday-Thursday • 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
At Westview HS!
More information, including cost, courses offered and how to register.
Track & Field
Results from Track & Field Nike Eason Invitational in Snohomish, WA on April 20th. A very competitive meet. Many top 5 placings!
Girls 3rd out of 50 teams
Boys 7th out of 50 teams
Shout outs to :
1st: 100m -Colleen Uzoekwe
1st: 4x400m -Lillian Janasik, Emma Baughman, Ellie McBeth, Colleen Uzoekwe
1st: Javelin -Cielo Del Rosario
Herzog-Meier Senior Art Show
Scholarship:
Sydney Hackley, “ Royalty”
Special Commendations:
Chloe Kim, “A Blind Goldfish,”
Yuxin Peng, “Sunset,”
Elena Hessinger, “Strangers,”
Tiffany Chen, “Fragrance,”
Emelia Carson, “Neon Gravestones,”
Yukiko Gaudreault, “Hawksbill Sea Turtle,”
Autumn Goolsby, “Nature’s Teapot,”
Luke Cuellar, “Keep Calm and Venture On,”
Catherine Lian, “Lively”
Pictures From Last Week
Important Dates
Upcoming Senior Class dates:
May 1 – Cash or cashier’s checks only. All outstanding fines or fees must be paid by May 10th May 1 – Decision Day
May 1 - Last day to turn in final reflection on Honors Service Project
May 6 - Checkout forms available in main office
May 6 - May 17 - AP Testing
May 9 – Westview Scholar Applications due to Counseling Office
May 10 – Fines and fees must be paid online May 22–24 - AP Late Testing
May 15 - Senior meeting during community class
May 16 - Graduation Speech tryouts Main Office Conference Room
June 3 - Oregon Promise applications due
June 3 - Yearbook distribution to Seniors, during both lunches in Student Center
June 3 and 4 - Distribution of graduation tickets during both lunches. Please consider how many tickets you really need for the ceremony. The limit is SIX tickets per family. Fines, fees and overdue books must be settled and check out form returned to Main Office prior to ticket distribution day. Volunteers need.
June 4 – Transfer all google docs. All documents will be deleted by District June 7.
June 5 and 6 - Senior Finals
June 7 - Seniors accepted to a college or university requiring a final transcript with the date of graduation this is the FINAL DEADLINE to order. Pick up and return the completed bright pink Senior Final Transcript Request form in the counseling office. Questions see Ms. Grant in the Main Office.
June 7 - Senior Breakfast, 6:45 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. in Student Center (Dress Up) Senior Graduation Rehearsal, 7:45 a.m.- 9:00 a.m. in Gym and Auditorium
Senior Assembly, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. in Westview Gym (parents welcome)
June 9 - GRADUATION at the Chiles Center, University of Portland, 11:00 a.m.
June 9 - Grad Night Fun! Meet at Westview, 10:00 pm
***ALL dates subject to change
Upcoming Week
Monday, April 29, B Day
DECA in Orlando Florida
Tuesday, April 30, A Day
DECA in Orlando Florida
Wednesday, May 1, B Day – EXTENDED COMMUNITY Schedule
State Choir Championship OSU
DECA in Orlando Florida
2020 Senior shirt orders due
Thursday, May 2, A Day
DECA back from Florida
Friday, May 3, B Day
Acting 3 Showcase 7:30 – 8:30 pm
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It's going to be a great year! - Matt
Email: matthew_pedersen@beaverton.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/schools/westview
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