Westview Wildcat Weekly
April 18 - April 22, 2022
WHS Newsletter for Students and Families
This Week's Calendar
Monday, April 18 - A Day
Ramadan
Baseball vs Aloha 5:00pm
Tuesday, April 19 - B Day
Ramadan
Last Look at Course Selections Opens
Early Release Day
Wednesday, April 20 - A Day
Ramadan
Thursday, April 21 B Day
Ramadan
Course Selection Changes Due
Make A Wish Assembly 8th Period (2)
Last Look at Course Selections Closes 5pm
Friday, April 22 A Day
Ramadan
Graduation Speech Submission Opens
Baseball vs Aloha 5:00pm
Softball vs Mountainside 5:00pm
Looking Ahead
April 25 - Wish Week
April 26 - 11th Grade State Testing
April 27 - 11th Grade State Testing
April 25 - Softball vs Aloha 5:00pm
April 26 - Girls Lacrosse vs Southridge 7pm
April 27 - Baseball vs Sunset 5:00pm
April 29 - Softball vs Jesuit 5:00pm
April 29 - Girls Lacrosse vs Jesuit 7pm
May 2 - Boys Lacrosse vs Aloha 7pm
May 5 - Boys Lacrosse vs Sunset 7pm
May 6 - Prom Guest Passes Due
May 9 - Boys Lacrosse vs Mountainside 7pm
May 14 - Prom Portland Art Museum 8:00 -11:00 pm
May 12 - Senior Assembly
May 13 - Boys Lacrosse vs Beaverton 7pm
OTHER WHS NEWSLETTERS:
Westview College and Career Newsletter
Bathroom Graffiti and Our Community
We recognize the harm these incidents cause. To help Westview be better, we are working on a school-wide lesson around interrupting hate speech and how we all play a role in creating a safe and welcoming environment for all students at Westview. To ensure there is dedicated time for this lesson, it will be delivered the first week of May.
As always, we encourage you to have these conversations with your student.
State Testing
State Testing April 26 and 27
Westview will be administering Oregon State Assessments in Math, ELA, and Science to all 11th grade students on April 26th and 27th. Students can expect to spend approximately four hours testing each day. These standardized tests, while not required for graduation, provide valuable data about the academic progress of all students. For more information about the Oregon State Tests, please follow this link:
https://www.oregon.gov/ode/students-and-family/Pages/Assessment-and-Accountability-Students-and-Families-Resources.aspx
Are You Opting Out of State Testing?
If you would like to opt your student out of State Testing, please fill out the form below and return the paper copies to the main office or send an electronic copy to Ben Lyman at ben_lyman@beaverton.k12.or.us. Please note that there are two separate Opt-Out forms. One is for English Language Arts and the other of for Science.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cGAc4BhXj7ZlAJJopz78Ke-QltyWo9mc/view?usp=sharing
Please direct any questions to Ben Lyman at ben_lyman@beaverton.k12.or.us or 503.356.3020.
Thank you!
Oregon State Assessments in April
Westview will be administering Oregon State Assessments in Math, ELA, and Science to all 11th grade students during the last two weeks of April. These standardized tests, while not required for graduation, provide valuable data about the academic progress of all students. For more information about the Oregon State Tests, please follow this link:
Erin's Law April 29
Meet Erin & hear her story
What is Erin's Law?
In 2015, the Oregon legislature passed SB 856, also known as Erin’s Law. Erin’s Law requires the development and adoption of child sexual abuse prevention programs for students in kindergarten through 12th grade in all Oregon public schools.
SB 856 mandates that all Oregon Public Schools provide:
A minimum of 4 instructional sessions (equal to or greater than a standard class period) of sex abuse prevention instruction per year for grades kindergarten through 12.
Sexual abuse instruction that is integrated and part of required district comprehensive sexuality education plan and is aligned with state standards.
Instruction that is age appropriate, medically accurate, and is not shame or fear based.
Instruction that is culturally inclusive and is responsive to diverse students including race, ethnicity, gender identity and sexual orientation.
A parental involvement component to inform parents about child sexual abuse topics.
A professional training component for administrators, teachers, and other school personnel.
In all areas, parents and guardians are a child’s first and most influential teachers. Parents, guardians, and schools share a common goal: we want students of all ages to be valued, respected, and safe in all aspects of their lives. Additional information on Erin’s Law can be found on the district website listed below:
https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/curriculum-instruction-assessment/erins-law
If you have further questions regarding all or part of the Erin’s Law lessons, please contact Hope Pearson at hope_pearson@beaverton.k12.or.us
Make-A-Wish Introduced This Week
Wear pink and black fort the assembly on Thursday in support of our Wish Kid.
Prom Guest Applications
Guest ticket applications will be available starting April 18. Applications can be picked up in the main office and/or N131.
Congratulations Jazz Band!
Congratulations to Mr. Rathbone and the entire Jazz Band!
Congrats Model UN!
Last week Westview students participated in the Oregon Model UN Spring Conference, representing the countries of Russia, Venezuela, and Sudan. A number of our students earned the following honors and awards.
Best Country Representative award
Hyunsoo Lee
Best Consensus Builder award
Shughangi Bose
Zahra Bandukwala
Executive Director Scholarship
Snighda Thatikonda
MUN Student of the Year
Amy Browning
The following students were elected to the Oregon Model UN Secretariat: Gauri Arora (Vice President) and Srinidhi Gubba (Undersecretary)
Our students also won their Big 5 Country bid and Westview will represent China in 2023.
Thank you and congratulations to all of our participants!
AP Announcement
AP exams are next month! If you are a student who signed up last fall to take an AP exam, you must attend one of the mandatory meetings. The last meeting will be at the start of AT on Tuesday, April 19th in the Student Center. If you already attending the first meeting on Wednesday April 13th, you are not required to be at this one. Details about the testing location, permission slips, and other testing details will be provided. Students only need to bring something to write with and a device that can access their myap account. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Ferris.
AP Proctors and Monitors are needed!
AP testing will begin May 2nd and continue through May 20th. Westview is in need of volunteer proctors and monitors. If you are willing to volunteer to help with testing, please notify Kara Ferris at kara_ferris@beaverton.k12.or.us. Volunteers must be available for the entire exam and exams run around 4 hours. Thank you so much for your willingness to help us provide our AP students with a great testing experience.
ALL STUDENTS:
Opening Art Show for Westview High School AP Studio Arts Students at Insomnia Coffee Company
Help us celebrate our creative and highly skilled Advanced & AP Studio Arts students at their group art show at Insomnia Coffee Company.
Where: Tanasbourne Insomnia Coffee Company, 2388 Northwest Amberbrook Drive, 9355 NE Windsor St, Beaverton, OR 97006
When: Opening Show for family and friends Saturday April 2nd from 2-4. The show will be on display for the month of April with a small rotation of artwork after April 19th. The show will come down on Friday April 29th.
Pictures From the Week
Seniors Getting Caps and Gowns
Seniors Getting Caps and Gowns
Seniors Getting Caps and Gowns
Art 3 Class Projects
Art 3 Class Projects
Art 3 Class Projects
Art 3 Class Projects
Art 3 Class Projects
Art 3 Class Projects
COVID Guidance and Updates
Visit the BSD Webpage for the Most Current Information
Common Westview Links
BSD Back to School
College and Career Center
From Our Westview Counselors
Class of 2022 Graduation
Reminders
BSD Proposed 2022 Bond
In May 2022, voters will decide on a new proposed capital improvement bond. If passed, the bond would raise about $723 million to be used on projects across the district including seismic stability upgrades, improvement of air ventilation systems, replacement of aging roofs and additional classroom space to alleviate overcrowding. Bond money also would be used to improve accessibility in special education classrooms, enhance learning spaces and replace all one-to-one student Chromebooks and iPads. The two largest proposed projects are the complete rebuilds of Beaverton High School and Raleigh Hills K-8 School.
The bond proposal will appear on the May 17, 2022 ballot.
Click here for BSD Bond Information
Click here for specific Westview Upgrades. Also highlighted below:
YEARBOOK SALES
Need an awesome timeless gift for your student? Purchase a book that celebrates achievements of students during an important time in their life. Buy a Yearbook today at jostens.com. You can also follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/westviewyearbook?utm_medium=copy_link
Did You Know? (Reminder)
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:
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.
Community Survey
Westview Community Survey
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:
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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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