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MAY 18, 2012 - WESTVIEW INFO SHEET

ATHLETICS PHYSICAL NIGHT PREPAYMENT
Beat the rush! Prepay for Athletic Physical for the 2012-2013 seasons at the Finance office or Webstore , $25 payable to Westview. Physical Night is Thursday, May 31st in the Westview Gym. Prepays get early admittance, 6:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Pay at the door time is 7:00 p.m.

CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION
All CSF members must complete community service by Tuesday, May 29th. We have upcoming opportunities on May 20th and May 26th. You can sign up in room G-116 OR submit an Outside Hours form to apply community service from an outside source.

CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION-LIFE MEMBERS
CSF invitations to the Life Member Banquet have been distributed via homeroom. If you have not received your invitation, please see Ms. Loo in room G-116. Please RSVP by Monday, May 21st by bringing your RSVP card to room G-116.

CHOIR 2013
Do you need fine arts credit? Do you enjoy music? Auditions for Westview Choir 2013 are May 21st to May 25th. See Miss Maurer in room M-115 to sign up for an audition spot today or email cmaurer@powayusd.com. Don’t want to audition? Sign up for 2nd period Beginning Choir in the fall.

DANCE TROUPE 2012-2013 AUDITIONS
If you are interested in auditioning for the advanced dance troupe please visit www.wvdancetroupe.com for more information. Auditions are Tuesday, May 22nd and Thursday, May 24th from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the dance room.

DRAMA CLUB
The Westview IMPROV TEAM's final show, "The FAREWELL TOUR" will be Sunday, May 20th at 6:00 p.m. After selling out our last two performances, we're holding one last improvisational comedy tour to honor our five senior team members. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door.

DRAMA CLUB
Congratulations to Sanket Padmanabhan, Connor Bush, and Sarah Pence for rising above the competition and making semi-finals in The Old Globe Honors Program. They compete Monday, May 21st at The Old Globe to win finals and represent San Diego in New York City for The National Jimmy Awards.

HEALTH OFFICE
Please have your student go to the health office if they are ill and want to be checked out. You must pick them up from the health office. Please do not call the attendance line for these absences or send sick students to the front desk. Call Health Tech with questions: 858-780-2000, extension 3027.

PRE-REGISTRATION FOR 2012-2013
It’s not too late to turn in your pre-registration paperwork. Please return the Student Profile, PUSD Signature Verification Page, and the Westview Consolidated Signatures Page to the Westview Front office. Be sure to sign everything and mark the checkboxes as appropriate.

PTSA
Class of 2012 get your Graduation ribbon lei for only $15, limited quantity, order now while supplies last. Order forms are on the Grad Nite web site: http://www.westviewgradnite.org or contact Alane Hennes at Ahennes@san.rr.com

PTSA GRAD NITE
We need bodies, to help move Grad Nite materials from the Grad Nite warehouse to the school on Saturday, June 2nd and then setting up at the school June 2nd to June 6th. Please sign up to help at: GradNite Setup Volunteers

PTSA GRAD NITE
Food, glorious food! Donations are needed to feed our hungry seniors at Grad Nite 2012. Please sign up at: Grad Nite needs (food and drink) Questions? E-mail Shannon Henwood, Grad Nite Food Chair at: shenwood@san.rr.com.

PTSA GRAD NITE
Grad Nite volunteers; be on the lookout for the signup sheet, via email and our Grad Nite web site. http://www.westviewgradnite.org Please e-mail Alane Hennes, Grad Nite Volunteer Chair at Ahennes@san.rr.com with any questions.

PTSA SPONSORED WORKSHOP
All are welcome to a free Financial Literacy workshop on Tuesday, May 22nd, 6:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the Staff Lounge with refreshments provided. Sarah Hussion, a Westview parent will show students and their parents how to make money work for you by teaching basic financial principles. RSVP: rwsg99@yahoo.com

RUBIO’S FUNDRAISER
Join us at Rubio’s in Torrey Highlands on Thursday, May 31, 2012, for our Rubio’s Fundraiser. 20% of your order total will be donated to Boys Lacrosse. The form that must be presented when you order can be found on the Westview lacrosse website.

SNAKES REMINDER
This is the time of year that snakes start to come out looking for sun. Because we are located in a canyon area, we need to be especially vigilant. Please talk to your students about the importance of being watchful, both at school and around the community.

SPRING DANCE CONCERT
The Westview Dance Troupe presents, X Factor - Celebrating 10 years of Westview Dance. The concerts are Wednesday, May 30th, Thursday, May 31st and Friday, June 1st at 7:00 .pm. in the theater. Please visit www.wvdancetroupe.com to purchase tickets.

STUDENT PARKING REMINDER
Parking in the Terramar community directly across from Westview High School is not permitted. This is also not a place for Westview students to be parking during the day, as cars will be ticketed.

4S RANCH AUTISM GROUP - WALK FOR AUTISM
Max Utter is the 16 year old brother of Sam Utter, a child with Autism. Sam’s condition has inspired him to organize a charity event to help people with Autism. The event is an annual half mile walk in 4S Ranch (Rancho Bernardo). For more information please visit: http://www.sd-autism.org/

WESTVIEW THEATER
The best band show ever on May 24th and 25th at 7:00 p.m. in the Westview Theater. Featuring songs from Wicked, Star Wars, and more. Click here Westview Gold Calendar/Tickets for tickets.

WRITING CENTER
The Writing Center is available after school every Wednesday until 4:30 p.m. in room A-139 (Ms. Wu’s room) to help with any stage of the writing process. Tutors are upperclassmen who are selected based on recommendations from their teachers and then trained to help their peers with writing.

APRIL 27, 2012 - WESTVIEW INFO SHEET

AP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Your help is desperately needed for two of our biggest AP tests, one is May 9th (Calc BC) and the other is on May 11th (APEC). A few openings are still available on other days as well. Please click here to volunteer: AP Testing Volunteers

ATHLETICS - BASEBALL AT PETCO PARK
Come watch three high school games, including our own Wolverines as they play Torrey Pines on Saturday, April 28th at Petco Park at 1:05 p.m. Tickets from the Westview Finance Office have sold out, however, tickets can be purchased at Petco Park.

ATHLETICS NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
Athletics needs Medical Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants for their annual Physical Night on Thursday, May 31st from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the gym. Athletes’ physicals clear them for the 2012-2013 sports seasons and proceeds benefit the Athletic Trainer’s program. Please email Marcia Klaiber MA, ATC. mklaiber@powayusd.com

ATTENTION SENIORS
If you pre-ordered graduation announcements and/or memorabilia, please pick up these items in the Student Store during Wolverine time or during student lunch.

CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION
All CSF Seniors MUST complete community service for Spring 2012 by Monday, April 30th so that we can determine your Life Member status. All others: by Tuesday, May 29th. The event is this Saturday at Crown Point Beach. Please sign-up in G-116.

DRAMA CLUB
Westview Improv Team presents COMEDY ON THE FLY. Check out our Comedy Teams last two shows of the year: Saturday, May 5th at 7:00 p.m. Wolverines vs. the Mt. Carmel Sundevils Show and Saturday, May 12th at 7:00 p.m. our Farewell Tour - Class of 2012 Senior Show.

PTSA FUNDRAISER
Get pampered for Mother’s Day with special fundraiser prices at Jojo’s Hair Salon. Saturday, May 12th from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Appointments are required. (858) 748-1225. For more information visit: www.westviewgradnite.org

PTSA GRAD NITE FUNDRAISER
Join us for a Grad Nite Fundraiser at Torrey Highlands Rubio’s on Monday, May 7th, from 11:00 a.m. until close. Please visit www.westviewgradnite.org for the flyer which must be presented with your order.

PTSA GRAD NITE
Seniors, don’t miss out on your Grad Nite celebration that includes entertainment, music, dancing, games, and prizes. Get your ticket for $105.00. Registration forms and more information can be found at: www.westviewgradnite.org

PTSA Student/Staff Recognition Nominations Close Monday
You only have a few more days to nominate a teacher or staff member. Do you know someone who has helped you or made you smile? Spring nominations are due by 10:00 p.m. on Monday, April 30th. Click on the link and nominate someone today: Student/Staff Recognition

APRIL 13, 2012 - WESTVIEW INFO SHEET

3rd ANNUAL PADRES CHOIR NIGHT
Do you like baseball? Do you like supporting Westview Choir? Come to the Padres vs. Nationals baseball game at PETCO Park on Thursday, April 26th to hear our Westview choir join other singers to sing the National Anthem. The game starts at 7:05 p.m.

AP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
If your student is taking an AP test please volunteer to help insure the tests run correctly and smoothly. If your student isn't taking a test, it's a great way to see what the testing is like before your student has to take one. Click here to volunteer: AP Testing Volunteers

ATHLETICS - BASEBALL AT PETCO PARK
Come watch three high school games, including our own Wolverines as they play Torrey Pines on Saturday, April 28th at PETCO Park. Tickets are $15.00 each for the entire day’s events as well as admittance to Padre’s game on May 4th against Miami Marlins. Tickets are available in the Finance Office or the Webstore.

DO YOU KNOW A FANTASTIC TEACHER OR STAFF MEMBER AT WESTVIEW
Parents - Please ask your children to take a few minutes to nominate a teacher or staff member who has made a difference. It only takes five minutes and spring nominations are due no later than Monday, April 30th. Don’t wait, click on the link and nominate today: Student/Staff Recognition

DRAMA CLUB
The Westview Theatre Company presents "Curtains", the murder mystery musical. Performances are scheduled for April 13th, 14th, 19th, 20th and 21st. Tickets are available at the door or on our web site: Westview Theater

GRADUATION SOLOIST
Attention senior singers. Are you interested in singing at your graduation ceremony? If so, auditions will be on May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd during lunch. See Miss Maurer in room M115 for details and start practicing your song now.

NOMINATE AN OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER OR GROUP
Each year the PTSA gives out Honorary Service Awards to recognize individuals or groups for outstanding service to children and youth in our Westview community. Please help us recognize these special people. Email your nominations no later than Friday, May 4th to maryfox@san.rr.com.

PARENT GALA FUNDRAISER
This Saturday, April 14th, 6:00 p.m. at the Del Sur Ranch House. Silent and Live Auctions Include: two Vacation Properties, a Thomas Kincaid painting, Westview Letter Jacket, Autographed NFL Football, Gift baskets, Padre and Theater tickets and more. Purchase tickets at the door for $45.00: http://www.westviewgradnite.org/

PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – SMALL TIME COMMITMENT
We need just a little bit of your time. Please help pass out snacks to students before STAR testing on Monday, April 16th and Monday, April 23rd at 7:25 a.m. to 8:05 a.m. Click on this link to volunteer: Star Testing Help

MARCH 30, 2012 - WESTVIEW INFO SHEET

AP TESTING
Volunteers are still needed to ensure that AP testing runs correctly and smoothly at Westview. You can't sign up for a test in which your student is testing, but you can sign up for any other. To sign up, click on the link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AnTiWHuachxFdDBrVWR5OVR4WjBvTlA0Y1lGOVRYblE&hl=en_US#gid=0 Direct questions to Kris Shetter: sdshets@sbcglobal.net.

ATHLETICS - BASEBALL AT PETCO PARK
Come watch three high school games, including our own Wolverines as they play Torrey Pines on Saturday, April 28th at Petco Park. Tickets are $15.00 each for the entire day’s events as well as admittance to Padre’s game on May 4th against Miami Marlins. Tickets at Finance Office or Webstore.

ATHLETICS – PHYSICAL NIGHT VOLUNTEERS
The Athletic Department would like to recruit volunteers who are Medical Doctors, Doctors of Osteopathy, and Registered Nurses for our annual Spring Physical Night held in the Westview Gym on May 31st from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Athletic Trainer’s program. Contact Marcia Klaiber MA, ATC. mklaiber@powayusd.com

ATHLETICS – PHYSICAL NIGHT
Attention all Westview Athletes. Get your annual physical and be cleared to play Westview sports through all three seasons in 2012-2013. Only $25.00 in the Westview Gym on Thursday, May 31st. Pre-pay at the Finance Office or online Webstore. Pre-pays get early admittance.

ATHLETICS – TRANSPORTATION POLICY
This is a reminder that all of the funding for transporting our athletes relies entirely on our Athletic Department and individual team budgets. Please contact your team’s coach to help with the Athletic Transportation Funding requests or visit the Web store today.

DRAMA CLUB
Curtains, the who-done-it musical comedy is almost here. Show dates are April 13th, 14th, 19th, and 20th at 7:00 p.m. and April 21st at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Buy your tickets today at: www.westviewtheatre.com

WESTVIEW PARENT SURVEY
Westview is currently undergoing the Western Association of Schools and Colleges accreditation process. You are invited to participate in the 2012 Westview Parent Survey online. Your participation and feedback will help us improve the quality of Westview’s academic and student support programs. Please click on the link below to take the survey: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22EEZ4S4WQ8

WESTVIEW PEER COUNSELING
Don’t know what to do for lunch or dinner? Please come out and support Westview Peer Counseling Program on Monday, April 9th at Rubio’s Torrey Highlands. Bring the attached flier into Rubio’s between 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and 20% of your purchase comes back to the program. http://www.powayusd.com/PUSDWVHS/2011-2012/Docs/RubiosFundraiser_4-09.pdf

WESTVIEW PTSA - TIME TO THANK A TEACHER OR STAFF MEMBER
Twice a year, the Westview PTSA gives students a chance to show their appreciation for teachers and staff. Students can do that now, it only takes five minutes. Nominations are due no later than Monday, April 30th. Don’t wait, click on the link and do it today. Student/Staff Recognition

PTSA - PARENT GALA FUNDRAISER BENEFITING GRAD NITE
Just three weeks left until the Parent Gala at the Del Sur Ranch House, featuring silent and live auctions, opportunity drawings, a Texas Hold-em tournament and “Beat the Poker Pro”. Live auction includes three vacation properties on the beach in Oregon, Park City (UT) and Mammoth. To purchase tickets: www.westviewgradnite.org/parentgala.html.

MARCH 27, 2012 - QUARTER THREE FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE REMINDERS

Westview Community Members,

We will be on a minimum day schedule this Thursday and Friday to administer final exams for Quarter Three.

· Thursday, March 29th: Minimum Day Final Exams Quarter 3 (Periods 1 & 2)

· Friday, March 30th: Minimum Day Final Exams Quarter 3 (Periods 3 & 4)

· Monday, April 9th: First day of Quarter 4 (Meet in homeroom to start the day)

Thank you,

Westview

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Minimum Day Schedule Quarter 3: Thursday & Friday, March 29-30, 2012

Period 1 (*3) 8:05 – 10:05 120 minutes

Student Lunch 10:05 – 10:29 24 minutes

Passing 10:29 – 10:35 6 minutes

Period 2 (*4) 10:35 – 12:35 120 minutes

Teacher Lunch 12:35 – 1:05 30 minutes

*Friday: Use period numbers in parenthesis.

**Busses will depart Westview at 12:45 – there will be no late bus available on either day.

MARCH 20, 2012 - WESTVIEW PARENT SURVEY NOW ONLINE

Parents,

Westview is currently undergoing the Western Association of Schools and Colleges accreditation process. You are invited to participate in the 2012 Westview Parent Survey online. Your participation and feedback will help us improve the quality of Westview’s academic and student support programs.

Please click on the link below to take the survey:

http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22EEZ4S4WQ8

If you are unable to access the survey by clicking on the link, please copy and paste the link into your Internet browser. Paper surveys are also available for parents to complete in Westview’s front office.

Your opinion is very important to us- thank you for your participation in the 2012 Westview Parent Survey! Please complete the survey not later than March 30, 2012.

Westview Administration

MARCH 19, 2012 - WESTVIEW CALENDAR UPDATES

Westview Community Members,

We wanted to make sure you were aware of the changes to our daily schedule over the next few months:

Thursday, March 29th: Minimum Day Final Exams Quarter 3 (Periods 1 & 2)

Friday, March 30th : Minimum Day Final Exams Quarter 3 (Periods 3 & 4)

Monday, April 2nd – Friday, April 6th: No School District on Recess

Monday, April 9th: First day of Quarter 4 (Meet in homeroom to start the day)

Monday, April 16th – Thursday, April 26th: Beginning of State Testing (All 9th – 11th graders) (Complete schedule will follow)

Thank you,

Westview

MARCH 16, 2012 - WESTVIEW INFO SHEET

AP TESTING
More than 70 volunteers are needed to ensure AP testing runs correctly and smoothly at Westview. You can't sign up for a test in which your student is testing, but you can sign up for any other. To sign up, click on the link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AnTiWHuachxFdDBrVWR5OVR4WjBvTlA0Y1lGOVRYblE&hl=en_US#gid=0 Direct questions to Kris Shetter: sdshets@sbcglobal.net.

ATHLETICS – PHYSICAL NIGHT
The Athletic Department would like to recruit volunteers who are Medical Doctors, Doctors of Osteopathy, and Registered Nurses for our annual Spring Physical Night held in the Westview Gym on May 31st from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Athletic Trainer’s program. Contact Marcia Klaiber MA, ATC. mklaiber@powayusd.com

CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION
CSF all spring 2012 members must vote for next year's executive officers on Tuesday, March 27th, at lunch in the gym. Come to the information meeting on Friday, March 23rd if you are interested in running for office. You MUST complete your community service for this term as soon as possible.

FINANCE
The Finance Office will be closed on Friday, March 30, 2012, please plan ahead.

GRAD NITE
Join us at The Habit Burger Grill on Wednesday, March 28th for our monthly Grad Nite Fundraiser. 20% of your order total will be donated to Grad Nite. The form that must be presented when you order is located at: www.westviewgradnite.org

GRAD NITE
You are invited to join the Westview Grad Nite Committee for the Parent Gala Fundraiser at the Del Sur Ranch House on Saturday, April 14th at 6:00 p.m. Get a group of friends together and join the fun, parents of all grades are welcome. Go to: www.westviewgradnite.org/parentgala.html to purchase tickets.

GRAD NITE
Seniors, don’t miss out on your Grad Nite celebration that includes entertainment, music, dancing, games, and prizes. Get your ticket for $105.00. Registration forms and more information can be found at: www.westviewgradnite.org

NJROTC
Westview's Forty-Person Drill, Athletic and Academic Team finished second at the State Championship in Santa Ana and are headed for the National Championship at Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida in mid April. Westview has qualified for Nationals the past three years. Two cadets have earned ROTC scholarships for next year.

SHRED-A-THON
The Westview High School Club Advocates for a Better Environment is holding a fundraiser called Shred-A-Thon on Saturday, March 24th at Westview High School from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the staff parking lot. $5.00 per box or 5 boxes for $20.00. For more information please click on link: http://www.powayusd.com/PUSDWVHS/2011-2012/Docs/ABE%20Shred-a-Thon%20Flyer.pdf

WESTVIEW CHORAL
You are invited to Westview Choir’s Festival Concert on Tuesday, March 20th at 7:00 p.m. in the Westview Theater. This is a free concert and will last about a one hour. Come hear our award-winning choirs sing some wonderful choral music and support the arts.

WESTVIEW PTSA SCHOLARSHIP
Four $750.00 scholarships will be awarded. Any Westview senior planning to attend college in the fall of 2012 is encouraged to apply. Applications are available from Kathy Bloomfield in the Wolverine Center and must be submitted by the end of school on Tuesday, April 17, 2012.

WESTVIEW PTSA STAFF GRANTS
Westview‘s PTSA staff grant submission deadline is Friday, March 30th. Only Westview PTSA members are eligible to participate, so if you are not yet a member, you can find the form at: http://powayusd.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/pusdwvhs/ptsa/2011-2012/Docs/PTSA Membership Form Sept29.pdf, or in the PTSA Staff Grants mailbox. Thank you.

MARCH 13TH, 14TH AND 15TH - COURSE REQUEST PROCESS 2012-2013

Parents of 9th, 10th and 11th grade students:

The counselors will be visiting all 9th, 10th, and 11th grade classes this week to present information on the course selection process for 2012-2013. We will be providing students with a transcript, four year plan and information about logging on to their Family Connection account.

The Course Request Window will be open from MARCH 12 - 26. It is important to remember that courses can be selected only in the Student account. The parent has access to view the information in their account, but not to save the course requests.

The Counselors will also be hosting three Open House days on March 13th from 1-3pm, March 14th from 4-6pm, and March 15th from 1-3pm in the Westview Staff Lounge. This is an opportunity for parents to meet with a counselor for specific questions about course selection for 2012-2013.

If your student is having trouble navigating the course request system, please encourage them to watch the ‘Webinar’ tutorial found on the Westview Counseling website. We look forward to meeting with your students this week in their classes! Counselors will also be available during Wolverine Time and Lunch or by email for general questions about course selection.

Westview Counselors

MARCH 13TH AND 14TH - MODIFIED SCHEDULE

Parents of 9 th , 11 th and 12 th grade students:

This message is to inform you that all 10 th grade students will be participating in the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) on Tuesday, March 13 and Wednesday, March 14. Due to this testing, the bell schedule will be modified for both of these days.

On both of these testing days, bus pick-up for non-testing students will occur two hours after their normally scheduled pick-up time for an 8:05 a.m. start.

The modified schedule is shown below; please be sure to remind your student that the first bell will ring at 10:35 a.m. for Period 1

CAHSEE Testing     8:05            10:25
Break                  10:25            10:34
Passing                10:34            10:40
Period 1               10:40            11:36
Lunch                   11:36           12:06
Passing                12:06            12:12
Period 2               12:12              1:08
Passing                  1:08              1:14
Period 3                 1:14              2:09
Passing                  2:09              2:15
Period 4                 2:15              3:10

Thank you and have a good night.

Westview Administration

MARCH 13TH AND 14TH - CAHSEE TESTING FOR 10TH GRADERS

To parents of 10th grade students:

This is a message from Westview High School informing you that all 10th grade students will be participating in the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) on March 13 (ELA) and March 14 (Math). The CAHSEE is an untimed test. Each student must pass both the English Language Arts and Mathematics portions of the CAHSEE in order to earn a high school diploma.

Study guides for Mathematics and English Language Arts are available online.

Mathematics: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/mathguide.asp English Language Arts: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/elaguide.asp

Testing will take place in your student’s homeroom beginning promptly at 8:05 a.m. and end at 10:25 a.m. on both testing days. There will be no late start on Wednesday, March 14, and buses will pick up students at the regularly scheduled time for an 8:05 a.m. start.

Thank you and have a good night.

Westview Administration

MARCH 2, 2012 - WESTVIEW INFO SHEET

ATHLETICS – PHYSICAL NIGHT
The Athletic Department would like to recruit volunteers who are Medical Doctors, Doctors of Osteopathy, and Registered Nurses for our annual Spring Physical Night held in the Westview Gym on May 31st from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit the athletic trainer’s budget. Contact Marcia Klaiber MA, ATC. mklaiber@powayusd.com

AP STUDENTS
Register online for your AP exams starting on February 29th ending on March 23rd, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/052986

AP TESTING
More than 70 volunteers are needed to ensure AP testing runs correctly and smoothly at Westview. You can't sign up for a test in which your student is testing but you can sign up for any other. To sign up, click on the link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AnTiWHuachxFdDBrVWR5OVR4WjBvTlA0Y1lGOVRYblE&hl=en_US#gid=0 Questions contact Kris Shetter at sdshets@sbcglobal.net.

Counselor Open House
Counselors will be hosting an Open House on March 13th from 1:00-3:00 p.m., March 14th from 4:00-6:00 p.m., and March 15th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Westview Staff Lounge for questions about course selection. Students can see their Counselor for individual questions during Wolverine Time, lunch, by phone or email.

Course Selection 2012-2013
Counselors will be visiting classrooms the first week of March to present information on the course selection process. Students will receive a transcript, 4-year plan and log-in procedures for Family Connection. For additional assistance, students can view the classroom presentations and online ‘Webinar’ via the Westview Counseling website the following week.

DRAMA CLUB
Check out Westview Theatre's first improvisational comedy show of the year. Featuring ten performers in a hysterical, family-friendly show made up by suggestions from you in the audience. Don't miss this "Whose Line is it Anyway?" event on Friday, March 9th at 7:00 p.m. in the theater. Tickets: $3.00.

GRAD NITE
Seniors, don’t miss out on your Grad Nite Celebration that includes entertainment, music, dancing, games, and prizes. Get your ticket for $105.00. Registration forms and more information can be found at www.westviewgradnite.org

GRAD NITE
Grad Nite 2012 warehouse move-in day is Saturday March 3rd at 9:00 a.m. Meet at Westview storage bins beyond the pool to load two large trucks. We will unload in our Rancho Bernardo warehouse at 10850 Via Frontera. Bring gloves and light tools. Questions contact Sheila Walwick 619-840-5547 or swalwick@san.rr.com

GRAD NITE FUNDRAISER
Join the 2012 Westview Grad Nite Committee at the Del Sur Ranch House on Saturday, April 14th from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Dancing under the Stars, Casino Royale, Opportunity Drawings, Silent and Live Auctions, Cake Stroll sponsored by Nothing Bundt Cakes, games and much more. For tickets visit: www.westviewgradnite.org/parentgala.html

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
All Student Information Forms are due to Mrs. Champoux in room J104 by 3:10 p.m. on March 9th. Forms can be downloaded from the school website under students-clubs.

PTSA – FOOD DRIVE
PTSA is holding a food drive to benefit PUSD families that may struggle to provide meals during school breaks. Starting March 5TH through March 16TH, non-perishable food donations can be dropped off at the front office.

PTSA - MOCK TESTING
Students who took the Mock test on March 3rd should attend the “Scoresback Session” to review their results on Tuesday, March 13th from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. in the Westview Library. Students unable to attend will receive their scores in the mail. Parents are welcome.

WESTVIEW PTSA PRESENTS: DEALING WITH ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION
Teenagers feel anxiety from academics, athletics and peer pressure. Dr. Sean O' Hara, Psy.D. NCAC I, SAP, examines these issues in a free hour-long presentation and open forum for parents and teens on Tuesday, March 13th at 7:15 p.m. in the teachers’ lounge. For more information visit: http://www.powayusd.com/pusdwvhs/ptsa/health_&_safety.shtml

WESTVIEW PTSA – STAFF GRANTS
Westview PTSA staff grant submission deadline is March 30th. Only Westview PTSA members are eligible to participate, so if you are not yet a member, you can find the form at: http://powayusd.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/pusdwvhs/ptsa/2011-2012/Docs/PTSA Membership Form Sept29.pdf

WESTVIEW CHORAL
You are invited to Westview Choir’s Festival Concert on March 20th at 7:00 p.m. in the Westview Theater. This is a free concert and all are welcome to attend. Donations will be gladly accepted at the door. Come hear our fantastic choral ensembles!

WRITING CENTER
The Writing Center is available after school every Wednesday until 4:30 p.m. in A139 (Ms. Wu’s room) to help with any writing process stage. Tutors are upperclassmen who are selected based on recommendations from their teachers and then trained to help their peers with writing.

FEBRUARY 17, 2012 - WESTVIEW INFO SHEET

ATHLETICS
Spring Sports Athletic Parent Information Night will be held Tuesday, February 28th at 7:00 p.m. in the Westview gym. Parents of athletes participating in spring sports are encouraged to attend. All parents meet for general information with Athletic Director, Chris Carter then each sport meets with team head coach.

AVID - APPLICATIONS FOR INCOMING SOPHOMORES 2012-2013
Applications due by Friday, March 9th. AVID is a program designed to help students determined to attend college. Classes focus on academic skills, effective note-taking, inquiry, organization, SAT/ACT preparation, college field trips, scholarships, college applications, and financial aid. For information and to apply please visit: www.westviewwolverines.com > Programs > AVID

CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION
Friday, March 2nd is the last day to submit your CSF application for spring 2012. We have a spring community service event on Saturday, February 25th. Please email Ms. Loo at dloo@powayusd.com if you'd like to attend but have not yet signed up.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE NIGHT
On Monday, February 27th, a Westside Community College Night for Westview, Mt. Carmel and Del Norte High Schools will be held in the Performing Arts Center at Del Norte High School from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Students and their parents are invited to attend.

COURSE SELECTION 2012-2013
Counselors will be visiting classrooms the first week of March to present information on the course selection process. Students will receive a transcript, 4-year plan and log-in procedures for Family Connection. For additional assistance, students can view the classroom presentations and online ‘Webinar’ via Westview Counseling website the following week.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Sophomores and juniors with a GPA of 3.8 and above were notified in Homeroom this week that they are eligible for NHS. To be considered for selection they must fill out a Student Information Form on our website and return it to Mrs. Champoux, J104 by 3:10 p.m. on March 9th.

PTSA – FOOD DRIVE
PTSA is holding a food drive to benefit PUSD families who may struggle to provide meals during school breaks. From March 5th-16th, non-perishable food donations can be dropped off at the front office. Also, donations can be brought to the gym on February 28th during the Spring Sports Parent Night.

PTSA – GRAD NITE
Seniors, don’t miss out on your Grad Nite Celebration that includes entertainment, music, dancing, games, and prizes. Get your ticket for $105.00. Registration forms and more information can be found at www.westviewgradnite.org

PTSA - STAFF GRANTS
The deadline for staff grant submissions is March 30, 2012. Participants must be PTSA members. If you are not a member, you can find the form at: http://powayusd.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/pusdwvhs/ptsa/2011-2012/Docs/PTSA Membership Form Sept29.pdf. Thanks!

TRANSCRIPT FEES
At the beginning of Term 2, the fee structure for transcripts has been updated to align all high schools across the district. Unofficial transcripts are now $1.00 each and official transcripts are $5.00 each. Go to http://powayusd.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/pusdwvhs/counseling/Requesting-a-Transcript.shtml for detailed information and to download forms for official transcripts.

WESTVIEW FOUNDATION NEEDS YOU
The Westview Foundation is seeking new members to serve on its Board of Directors. If interested, please contact Jerry Bohart at gbohart@bohartlaw.com.

WESTVIEW FOUNDATION
The Westview Foundation is seeking a part-time bookkeeper to assist the Foundation’s Treasurer. If interested, please contact Jerry Bohart at gbohart@bohartlaw.com for details.

WESTVIEW HEALTH OFFICE
Nonprescription medications are not provided by the health office. Examples: Tylenol/Advil/Motrin, Pamprin/Midol, cold/allergy medication, astringents for piercings, ointments of any kind, antacids, eye drops, mouth wash, etc. Any medications needed at school must be parent provided, in original bottle, and have a doctor and parent-signed form to Health Tech. Questions? 858-780-2000, x3027.

FEBRUARY 16, 2012 - WESTVIEW CALENDAR UPDATES

Westview Community Members,

We wanted to make sure you were aware of the changes to our daily schedule over the next few months:

Monday, February 20th – Friday, February 24th: No School District on Recess

Monday, February 27th:School Back in Session

Tuesday, March 13th: CAHSEE Testing All 10th Graders (Late Start)

Wednesday, March 14th: CAHSEE Testing All 10th Graders (Late Start)

Thursday, March 29th: Minimum Day Final Exams Quarter 3 (Periods 1 & 2)

Friday, March 30th : Minimum Day Final Exams Quarter 3 (Periods 3 & 4)

Monday, April 2nd – Friday, April 6th: No School District on Recess

Monday, April 9th: First day of Quarter 4 (Meet in homeroom to start the day)

Thank you and have a great weekend.

Westview

JANUARY 27, 2012 - WESTVIEW INFO SHEET

ATHLETICS
Spring Sports begin Saturday, February 18, 2012. Deadline for Athletes to turn in Ticket-To-Play paperwork is Wednesday, February 1, 2012. The 7-page physical and 2-athletic handbook signature pages must be complete and submitted to the Athletics Office. A physical is good for one year and must extend through the entire season.

AVID - APPLICATIONS FOR INCOMING SOPHOMORES 2012-2013
Applications will open Monday, January 30th and are due by Friday, March 9th. AVID is a program designed to help students determined to attend college. Classes focus on academic skills, effective note-taking, inquiry, organization, SAT/ACT preparation, college field trips, scholarships, college applications, and financial aid. For information please visit: www.westviewwolverines.com

CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION
CSF Community Service: The last CSF community service event for fall 2011 was cancelled because of the rain and has been rescheduled to Sunday, January 29th. Please come to Room G-116 to sign up again.

CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION
Applications for spring 2012 CSF will be accepted each Friday at lunch in Room G-116, February 3rd through March 2nd. See the school's website or come to Room G-116 for more information and an application.

DRAMA CLUB
Come see Westview Theatre Company's seventh annual "Caught in the Act" festival featuring four student-written, student-directed one act plays. Performances start February 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at 7:00 p.m.

NJROTC
The NJROTC Marksmanship Team has advanced for the fifth straight year to Navy Nationals to be held at Camp Perry, Ohio on February 12th to 14th. The 40-person Drill, Athletic and Academic Team competes for the State Championship on February 25th - Westview has won three State Qualifying events.

PTSA - GRAD NITE
Do you need a beautiful and inexpensive keepsake for your graduate? Grad Nite is selling ribbon leis for $15.00. A picture of the leis and the order form is located at http://www.westviewgradnite.org.

PTSA – GRAD NITE DONATIONS
Donated Season Tickets Wanted! Not using your season tickets for a Padres or Charger game, Symphony, Old Globe, Civic Theater Production or Comedy Club evening? Parent Gala needs auction items. All proceeds benefit Grad Nite 2012. Contact Lisa K. Miller (858) 212-2277 or lisa@photographybylisak.com

PTSA – GRAD NITE DONATIONS
Vacation Rental Wanted! Not using your vacation rental on a particular weekend? Please donate it. Parent Gala needs big ticket auction items. All proceeds benefit Grad Nite 2012. Contact Lisa K. Miller (858) 212-2277 or lisa@photographybylisak.com

PTSA - GRAD NITE TICKETS
This is absolutely the last chance to get your Grad Nite tickets for $95.00. The price will increase on February 1, 2012 Forms are located at http://www.westviewgradnite.org

PTSA - GRAD NITE FUNDRAISER
Join us at Chick-fil-A on Wednesday, February 8TH for our monthly Grad Nite Fundraiser. 15% of your total order will be donated to Grad Nite. The form must be presented when you order and is located at http://www.westviewgradnite.org

WESTVIEW DANCE TROUPE
Dance Troupe hosts West Coast Elite Dance Competition at Westview on Saturday, January 28th from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm in the Westview Gym. Come support your Westview Dance Troupe as soloists and 5-team divisions compete all day. Admission is $10.00.

JANUARY 23, 2012 - COMMUNITY AWARENESS - SYNTHETIC DRUGS

Dear Westview Parents, I would like to share with you an alarming trend that is not only becoming a national issue, but one that we are fighting right here in our local community: The rise in use and availability of “Synthetic Drugs”.

I strongly encourage you to become informed about what our students are facing these days. Whether your student is an academic, an athlete, an artist, or an activist they all face incredible pressures to be involved with alcohol and drugs in today's society.

Become aware of what's out there and what you can do about it:

Parent Awareness Forums
How to Protect Our Kids from the Dangers of Synthetic Drugs

Three forums have been scheduled for parents to learn about the dangers of synthetic drug use. Student Support Services Department, Safety Wellness Advocacy Community Coalition (SWACC), PTSAs, law enforcement and other community agencies have partnered to make this information available (alcohol abuse, binge drinking, marijuana and other drugs).

Come learn about the new and dangerous synthetic drugs: Bath Salts, Spice, and K2 that are available to your students in our own communities.

January 25th at the Rancho Bernardo High School Performing Arts Center 6:00 -7:30 p.m.

February 1st at the Del Norte High School Theatre 6:00 -7:30 p.m.

February 15th at the Poway High Performing Arts Center in partnership with the Poway High PTSA 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Parents, students and all community members are invited to attend. Resources and handouts regarding substance abuse will be available.

Thank you,

Todd Cassen

Principal

Westview

JANUARY 23, 2012 - MONDAY FIRST DAY OF TERM 2 SCHEDULE

Parents,

We will begin Term 2 at Westview on Monday, January 23rd. The learning schedule for the day is printed below. Please remind your students that they will begin the day with Homeroom.

Monday, January 23, 2012

First Day of Term 2

Homeroom 8:05 to 8:20

Period 1 8:26 to 9:54

Period 2 10:00 to 11:28

Lunch 11:28 to 12:02

Period 3 12:08 to 1:36

Period 4 1:42 to 3:10

Thank you,

Westview Administration

JANUARY 18, 2012 - MINIMUM DAY SCHEDULE

Westview Community Members,

Here is the minimum day schedule:

Minimum Day Schedule Quarter 2: Thursday & Friday, January 19-20, 2012

Period 1 (*3) 8:05 – 10:05 120 minutes

Student Lunch 10:05 – 10:29 24 minutes

Passing 10:29 – 10:35 6 minutes

Period 2 (*4) 10:35 – 12:35 120 minutes

Teacher Lunch 12:35 – 1:05 30 minutes

*Friday: Use period numbers in parenthesis.

***Bus will depart Westview at 12:45. There will be no late bus.***

****On Monday, January 23rd, students will start in homeroom at 8:05 a.m. and pick up their Q3 schedules****

Thank you,

Westview

JANUARY 13, 2012 - WESTVIEW INFO SHEET

DRAMA CLUB
All students interested in competing in scenes, technician, improvisation, design or monologues categories at the Fullerton College Theater Festival must contact Ms. Nevarez at k.nevarez.ms@gmail.com by January 26, 2012. Musical theater competition auditions for Gypsy and Legally Blonde: the Musical are scheduled for January 18th after school.

PSAT TEST RESULTS
The October 2011 PSAT results were distributed to students in their homerooms this week. The test result forms include your student’s College Board website registration information. Visit the College Board website at www.collegeboard.org for more information regarding the PSAT results and future SAT testing dates and locations.

PTSA - GRAD NITE FUNDRAISER
Join us at Chili’s on Wednesday, January 18 for our monthly Grad Nite Fundraiser. 15% of your order total will be donated to Grad Nite. The form that must be presented when you order is located at: http://www.westviewgradnite.org.

PTSA - GRAD NITE TICKETS
This just in! The Grad Nite committee is keeping the price of the Grad Nite ticket at $95.00 until January 31, 2012. This is absolutely the last chance to get your tickets at this price. Forms are located at http://www.westviewgradnite.org.

STUDENT PARKING PERMITS
No student parking permits will be issued after January 10, 2012. All cars parked in student parking lots must have a valid parking permit; all other student vehicles must park off campus. Juniors and seniors were notified through the scrolling TV announcements and homeroom bulletins this week.

TEXTBOOKS FOR TERMS 1 AND 2
Students should return all books from Term 1 classes by Friday, January 20th. Failure to return books may result in a shortage of books for Term 2. Help the Library Staff by returning books as soon as possible.

JANUARY 13, 2012 - JANUARY CALENDAR REMINDERS

Westview Community Members,

Monday, January 16th is a non school day in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Here are some additional calendar reminders for the next few weeks:

· Thursday, January 19th: Minimum Day Final Exams Quarter 2 (Periods 1 & 2)

· Friday, January 20th : Minimum Day Final Exams Quarter 2 (Periods 3 & 4)

· Monday, January 23rd: First day of Quarter 3 (Meet in homeroom to start the day)

· Friday, January 27th: No School – Professional Growth Day

Thank you and have a great weekend.

Westview

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Minimum Day Schedule Quarter 2: Thursday & Friday, January 19-20, 2012

Period 1 (*3) 8:05 – 10:05 120 minutes

Student Lunch 10:05 – 10:29 24 minutes

Passing 10:29 – 10:35 6 minutes

Period 2 (*4) 10:35 – 12:35 120 minutes

Teacher Lunch 12:35 – 1:05 30 minutes

*Friday: Use period numbers in parenthesis.

JANUARY 7, 2012 - MYPLAN SURVEY 2012

Dear Parents:

At the beginning of the school year, you received a letter with your new password and user name, giving you access to a new technology that Poway is implementing. This new technology is a Cloud Based environment we call, MyPLAN (Poway Learning Access Network). Many of you have visited this new site. Our Information Technology Department would like to get some feedback about MyPLAN. What you like about it, what other features you would like to see, etc. They have put a very short survey on the site (5 mins. or less). Please take a few minutes to give us your feedback. If you have not had a chance to visit MyPLAN, please try it. We believe you will like it. If you didn’t keep the letter with your personal user name and password, you may call our Help Desk (858.521.2790) between 8:00AM and 4:00PM, Monday through Friday and they will assist you.

Thank you,

JANUARY 6, 2012 - JANUARY CALENDAR UPDATE

Westview Community Members,

We wanted to make sure you were aware of the changes to our daily schedule as we near the end of Quarter Two on Friday, January 20th.

Monday, January 16th is a non school day in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Here are some additional calendar reminders for the next few weeks:

· Thursday, January 19th: Minimum Day Final Exams Quarter 2 (Periods 1 & 2)

· Friday, January 20th : Minimum Day Final Exams Quarter 2 (Periods 3 & 4)

· Monday, January 23rd: First day of Quarter 3 (Meet in homeroom to start the day)

· Friday, January 27th: No School – Professional Growth Day

Thank you and have a great weekend.

Westview

DECEMBER 16, 2011 - WESTVIEW INFO SHEET

CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION
One more CSF community service event left for the fall 2011. Come to Room G-116 to sign up for the Penasquitos Canyon Cleanup on Saturday, January 21, 2012. You may also submit the yellow form to apply your community service hours from another Westview club/class towards your active CSF membership.

DRAMA CLUB
Congratulations to Westview Theatre Company's To Kill a Mockingbird for winning the California Educational Association Main Stage Award. They were adjudicated and found the best production in all of San Diego County! The entire Mockingbird production will be remounted and performed in Anaheim, California in January 2012 for other Southern California schools. www.westviewtheatre.com

DRAMA CLUB
Check out Westview's last production of 2011, Crimes of the Heart at Del Norte Theatre on December 16th @ 7:00 p.m. and December 17th 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.westviewtheatre.com

PTSA GRAD NITE
Last chance to get your Grad Nite ticket for $95.00 before the cost goes up on January 1, 2012. Registration and permission forms can be found at www.westviewgradnite.org

WINTER BREAK
Westview, along with all other Poway Unified School’s will be closed for Winter Recess beginning Monday, December 19th through Monday, January 2nd. Classes will resume at Westview on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 8:05 a.m.

DECEMBER 14, 2011 - WINTER BREAK AND TERM 2 SCHEDULES

Good Evening Westview Community Members,

We wanted to send a few reminders regarding the upcoming Winter Break, as well as information for Term 2 course schedules:

Westview, along with all other Poway Unified School’s will be closed for Winter Recess beginning Monday, December 19th through Monday, January 2nd. Classes will resume at Westview on Tuesday, January 3rd at 8:05 AM.

In homeroom today, our students were given a copy of the courses they are currently scheduled in for Term 2. Please review these courses with your student and only return the form if you are requesting a change. In order to request a change, please follow the directions provided at the bottom of the page with your students requested classes. Term 2 will begin at Westview on Monday, January 23rd.

Thank you and have a wonderful night.

Westview

DECEMBER 2, 2011 - WESTVIEW INFO SHEET

CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION
We have 2 community service events in December and January. Sign up in Room G-116. All CSF members need to participate in at least one community service event for each term of membership in order to be an active member and earn the gold honor cord for graduation.

DRAMA CLUB
Westview's intimate family drama Crimes of the Heart performs Friday and Saturday, December 16th and 17th at Del Norte High School. Tickets and info at: www.westviewtheatre.com

DRAMA CLUB
Spring Musical audition workshop for Curtains! (The who-dunnit musical comedy) start December 5th in the choir room. Auditions begin December 8th. Performances are April 13TH, 14TH, 19TH, 20TH and 21st. www.westviewtheatre.com

PTSA GRAD NITE
Seniors, Get your Grad Nite ticket for $95.00. The cost goes up on January 1, 2012. Registration and permission forms can be found at www.westviewgradnite.org

PTSA’s HOLIDAY ADOPT-A-FAMILY
We need gift cards for grocery stores, gas stations, and discount stores like Target or Walmart. Drop off gift cards at the front office through our new extended deadline of Wednesday December 7th. For more information, contact Jenny Cole at jwoll@san.rr.com.

WESTVIEW CHORAL
Westview’s Choral Department presents A World of Winter Holiday Concert TONIGHT December 2nd at 7:00 p.m. in the Westview Theater. Go to www.westviewchoir.com for tickets. Please come support these wonderful choir students and get in the holiday spirit.

WESTVIEW DANCE TROUPE
Dance Troupe winter concert, Season of Love performs on December 7th – 9th at 7 p.m. in the Westview Theater. Tickets are on sale now at http://www.wvdancetroupe.com/. The evening will be full of jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop and as always laughs.

WESTVIEW GOLD
Westview GOLD presents Nights before Christmas on December 15th and 16th in the Westview Theater. For more information visit www.Westviewgold.org .

NOVEMBER 18, 2011 - WESTVIEW INFO SHEET

ATHLETICS
Winter Sports Parent Information Night is Tuesday, November 29 at 7:00 p.m. in the gym. Parents, come meet Westview’s Athletic Director, Chris Carter and our winter coaches. Information will be presented about the upcoming winter sports season.

DRAMA CLUB
Westview's intimate family drama, Crimes of the Heart performs Friday & Saturday, December 16th and December 17th at Del Norte High School. www.westviewtheatre.com

DRAMA CLUB
Spring Musical audition workshop for Curtains! (The who-dunnit musical comedy) starts December 5th & 6th with a workshop to learn the music and the audition dance. Auditions begin December 8th. Performances begin April 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21st. www.westviewtheatre.com

LIFEGUARD TRAINING
A lifeguard training class will be offered at Mt. Carmel High School starting this weekend.
Class size is limited to only 20 participants. Call (858) 484-2715 for more information.

NJROTC
NJROTC has qualified once again for the State Championship in both Drill and Marksmanship. So far one cadet has earned a $180K NJROTC Scholarship for next year to USD. Westview cadets earned four last year.

NJROTC
Westview NJROTC is working with the United States Marine Corps as sponsors for Toys for Tots from November 28th though December 14th. Collection boxes will be located around the campus or they can be dropped off in the NJROTC classroom.

PTSA GRAD NITE
Grad Nite 2012 is looking for someone who loves shopping to be the Donation/Prize chair! There are also other positions available. Contact Alane Hennes, Grad Nite Volunteer chair at Ahennes@san.rr.com to join our wonderful team of parent volunteers. Take a minute to check out the new site www.westviewgradnite.org

PTSA – STUDENT/STAFF RECOGNITION
Twice a year the PTSA gives students a chance to show their appreciation for teachers and staff. Students can do that now, it only takes 5 minutes. Nominations are due no later than December 14th. Don’t wait, click on the link and nominate today. Student/Staff Recognition

WESTVIEW CHORAL
Westview’s Choral Department presents our holiday concert, A World of Winter. This will be a spectacular concert featuring familiar holiday songs and winter messages wrapped in true choral beauty. See it December 1st and 2nd at 7:00 p.m. in the Westview Theater. Purchase your tickets at www.westviewchoir.com .

WESTVIEW PTSA
The Adopt-A-Family Program is underway. We are looking for homerooms, clubs, and groups to adopt a PUSD family this holiday season. Gift cards for groceries, gas, and discount stores like Target are needed and can be left at the front desk through December 2nd. Jenny Cole: jwoll@san.rr.com 484-9542.

WESTVIEW EVENTS AND CALENDAR REMINDERS 11-16-2011

Westview Community Members,

We wanted to make sure you were aware of some upcoming events and calendar reminders for November:

Wednesday, November 16 – Boy’s Water Polo is competing in the CIF Semi-Finals at La Jolla High School. The game will begin at 5:45 PM.
Wednesday, November 16 – Girl’s Volleyball is competing in the CIF Semi-Finals at Bonita Vista High School. The game will begin at 7:00 PM.
Friday, November 18 – Westview Football will be hosting Bonita Vista High School in the first round of the CIF playoffs. The game will begin at 7:00 PM.
Friday, November 18 – Last day to pre-order a tree for the holidays. Please check the Westview website for more details on how you can support Westview Athletics with this holiday fundraiser.
Monday, November 21st through Friday, November 25th – No School as the district is in recess for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Thank you,

Westview

THIS WEEKS CALENDAR REMINDERS - 11-7-2011

Good evening,

Just a reminder regarding two important upcoming dates for this week:

The last day to add or drop a course for Quarter 2 is this Wednesday, November 9. Program change requests can be picked up in the Wolverine Center. Please contact your student’s counselor if you have any questions.
There will be no school on Friday, November 11, in observance of Veteran’s Day. School will resume on Monday, November 14.

Thank you and have a wonderful night.

Westview Administration

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURE UPDATE - 11-4-2011

Westview Community Members:

Now that we have begun Quarter Two at Westview I wanted to make sure you were up to speed on some of the changes we have made this year in monitoring our student attendance.

Attendance

Excusing all day absences or excusing a student who is late to school will still be handled through your students’ homeroom teacher. To excuse an absence, all you need to do is contact us at: 858-780-2000, & input the extension for your homeroom teacher. Once you have reached your homeroom teacher’s extension you can leave a message with the specific details regarding the reason for your students’ absence or tardy. Late students will be asked to have their Student ID cards scanned at the front gate, but should proceed directly to class.

To get your student out of school early for the day, we have set up a phone line in our office for you to leave a message that will let us know when you need your student released from school. To reach this extension (3060), please contact our main number at: 858-780-2000. You will be asked to provide the essential information so that we can release your student from campus for the day.

We have also received several calls on what a student should do if they are not feeling well in class. Please make sure your Westview student knows that they can request a pass to the Health Office from any of their Westview teachers. Parent phone calls will be completed through the Westview Health Office if your student is not feeling well enough to return to class.

Thank you and have a great weekend!

Go Westview!

Westview Administration

OCTOBER 28, 2011 - WESTVIEW INFO SHEET

DRAMA CLUB
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD OPENS TONIGHT, OCTOBER 28th @ 6:30 p.m. please join us for this exciting fall production of the classic novel. The other performances are October 29th, November 3rd, 4th, and 5th. More information can be found at www.westviewtheatre.com

DUDLEY’S BREAD FUNDRAISER
Just in time for the holidays, Westview Boy’s Lacrosse team is offering Dudley’s Bakery’s famous pies and breads. See our website for details www.eteamz.com/WestviewBoysLacrosse. Orders due November 6th, items will be delivered to Westview on November 18th. Thanks for supporting the Lacrosse program.

GRAD NITE
Seniors, get your Grad Nite ticket for $95.00. The cost goes up on January 1, 2012. Registration and permission forms can be found at www.westviewgradnite.org

HOLIDAY FUNDRAISING
Support Westview’s ATHLETIC PROGRAMS. Make plans now to purchase your holiday tree, wreath, garland, and swag. Info and order at http://www.powayusd.com/pusdwvhs/athletics .Order now through November 18, 2011. Products are beautiful and guaranteed to be fresh. Help us spread the word - tell your friends and neighbors!

MOCK SAT/ACT
Great opportunity to practice the exam on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 8:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Offered by WV PTSA & Princeton Review: $25 for PTSA members; $30 for nonmembers. Includes personalized score analysis of results. Register at: http://www.powayusd.com/pusdwvhs/ptsa/mock_testing.shtml Questions? Elizabeth at EWaite@Review.com (888 587-8378 x5240) or Janet jranshous@earthlink.net (858 603-4922).

WESTVIEW GOLD
Come hear the sweet sounds of Westview GOLD’s orchestra – Monday, November 7th at 7:00 p.m. in the theater. Get Tickets at: westviewgold.org

WESTVIEW WINTER SPORTS
Physicals are due now. Ticket to Play Pick-Up: Thursday, November 3rd, through Wednesday, November 9, 2011. Times: Before School, Lunch, and After School to 3:30 p.m. (No School November 11th). Students must present Student ID.

THE WESTVIEW FOUNDATION NEEDS YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT
In order to accomplish its goals the Foundation is asking for a donation of $250 per child or $400 per family. You can make your donation on-line through the Wolverine Webstore, leave it with a Foundation representative during registration or by mail.

WESTVIEW FOUNDATION
LAST CHANCE TO WIN AN IPAD! Go to www.escrip.com and register/re-register for Escrip naming Westview Foundation as one of your beneficiaries. “Like” us on the Westview Foundation Facebook page. Create a post that says “I want to win an IPAD!” on the Facebook page. The Winner will be announced 10/31/11.

HALLOWEEN DRESS CODE REMINDER

Westview Community,

With Halloween approaching we realize some of our students may intend to wear a costume to school on Friday or Monday. Should your Westview student decide to wear a costume, please help them choose wisely. Remember that all costumes must be in compliance with the school dress code, and that students may not wear masks or bring fake weapons as part of their costumes.

Thank you and have a great evening,

Westview

A MESSAGE FROM WESTVIEW HIGH SCHOOL

Good morning Westview Community,

On Friday morning before school, Westview, in partnership with KUSI's Prep Pigskin Report, will be hosting an alarm clock pep rally. The rally will occur in the gymnasium from 6:15 AM - 8:00 AM. It will not interrupt the school day or regularly scheduled instructional time.

Westview won a contest via Facebook, and is excited to be hosting this event. As a result, your child may ask to go to school early tomorrow. We encourage the students to arrive as early as 6:00 AM, and will have staff on site to supervise. Please know that your Westview student may be on television as a result of attending this event.

The rally is open to the Westview community including staff, current students, and parents of those students. If you would like to attend, you are encouraged to do so. Please enter the gym through the main doors.

The rally will be televised on KUSI, and feature four spots at times including 6:15 AM, 6:45 AM, 7:15 AM, and 7:40 AM. During these broadcasts, Westview will feature various facets of our school including our football team, performing groups like cheer, dance, NJROTC rifle team and others, and our student school spirit group called "The Black Hole".

Please remember that all school rules regarding conduct, behavior, and dress code apply.

Thank you, and have a great afternoon!

Westview Administration

TERM 1 FINALS WEEK & START TERM 2 SCHEDULE

Hello Parents, Wednesday, October 26, 2011 is the end of Quarter 1 at Westview for the 2011-2012 school year. We will be on an alternative learning schedule Tuesday and Wednesday; please note that there is no late start on Wednesday, October 26. The finals week schedule is listed below.

On Thursday, October 27, 2011, we will begin Quarter 2. Students will attend homeroom as their first class of the day to pick up their Quarter 2 schedules.

Thank you, Westview Administration

Finals Week Schedule Quarter 2 2011-2012 Minimum Day Schedule: Tuesday, October 25 & Wednesday, October 26

Period 1 (*3) 8:05 – 10:05

Student Lunch 10:05 – 10:29

Passing 10:29 – 10:35

Period 2 (*4) 10:35 – 12:35

Teacher Lunch 12:35 – 1:05

*Wednesday: Use period numbers in parentheses.*

** There is no late start on Wednesday, October 26; school starts at 8:05 a.m.**

***Bus will depart Westview at 12:45. There will be no late bus.***

****On Thursday, October 27, students will start in homeroom at 8:05 a.m. and pick up their Q2 schedules****

OCTOBER 14, 2011 - WESTVIEW INFO SHEET

AVID FIELD TRIP
Visit CSU Long Beach and CSU Fullerton. Students and parents join the AVID field trip for guided tours of both schools on Thursday, November 3rd. See Mrs. Binswanger in K102 for permission slip and itinerary. $38 while seats last, permission slip and payment must be turned in by October 24th.

CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION
CSF application window for Fall 2011 is now closed. We encourage all of our members to do community service as well and those opportunities continue throughout the semester. If you have not already signed up for a community service event for CSF, please come to Room G-116 to sign up.

DANCE TROUPE
The Westview Dance Troupe is hosting their annual Dance Clinic on October 28th & 29th. The clinic is for kids ages 7-13. Come take classes and perform during football halftime with the troupe. See www.wvdancetroupe.com for registration information.

DRAMA CLUB
Westview Theatre Company's To Kill a Mockingbird opens Friday, October 28 and performances run until Saturday, November 5th. Enjoy the stage adaptation of the classic novel and buy your tickets online at https://www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?e=243bcb0c7e556a9a909331844e0c529d&t=tix

DRAMA CLUB
To all aspiring writers: Interested in getting your work "from the page to the stage"? Start writing now, because One Act play scripts for Caught in the Act One-Act Play Festival are due November 10th! Speak to Mr. McHeffey or Ms. Nevarez (k.nevarez.ms@gmail.com) for more information.

DUDLEY’S BREAD FUNDRAISER
Just in time for the holidays, Westview Boy’s Lacrosse team is offering Dudley’s Bakery’s famous pies and breads. See our website for details www.eteamz.com/WestviewBoysLacrosse. All orders will be delivered to Westview on November 18th. Thanks for supporting the Lacrosse program.

MOCK SAT/ACT
Great opportunity to practice the exam on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 8:30 a.m.–1:15 p.m. Offered by Westview PTSA through Princeton Review: $25 for PTSA members and $30 for nonmembers. Includes personalized score analysis of results. Register: http://www.powayusd.com/pusdwvhs/ptsa/mock_testing.shtml Contacts: Elizabeth EWaite@Review.com (888 587-8378 x5240) or Janet jranshous@earthlink.net (858 603-4922).

PTA SCHOLARSHIPS
Each year, California State PTA offers Graduating High School Senior Scholarships ($500), based on volunteer service in a school or community for seniors who are members of a PTA/ PTSA in good standing. Student applications are due to the California State PTA February 1, 2012. Click here for info http://www.powayusd.com/pusdwvhs/ptsa/default.shtml

SENIORS
Seniors, Get your Grad Nite ticket for $95.00. The cost goes up on January 1, 2012. Registration and permission forms can be found at www.westviewgradnite.org

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 - WESTVIEW INFO SHEET

CHOIR
Westview Choir’s annual Life is a Cabaret concert is October 13th and 14th at 7pm in the Westview Theater. Desserts and drinks will be served at intermission alongside some outdoor entertainment featuring our talented choir singers. Buy your tickets online at www.westviewchoir.com.

COUNSELING
The Counseling department is offering additional lunchtime workshops for seniors. Please see the schedule in the College Visit section of Family Connection.

CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION
Next Friday, October 7th, is the last chance to submit your application for FALL 2011 membership. If you want to be an active CSF member, you must ALSO sign up for a community service opportunity during this first term. Visit G-116 during lunch and visit the website for more info.

GRAD NITE
Seniors- Get your Grad Nite ticket for $95.00. The cost goes up on January 1, 2012. Registration and permission forms can be found at www.westviewgradnite.org

GRAD NITE VOLUNTEERS
Grad Nite 2012 wants you to join our wonderful team of parent volunteers. There are many open positions, and one is sure to fit your talent. Contact our Grad Nite Volunteer Chair, Alane Hennes, at Ahennes@san.rr.com for more information; then take a minute and check out the new website http://www.westviewgradnite.org.

MOCK TESTING
The next Mock testing event is on Saturday, November 5th from 8:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. The location will be in rooms 101, 102, 103 and 104 of the D building. This is a great opportunity to practice this very important test! Sign up here:

http://www.powayusd.com/pusdwvhs/ptsa/mock_testing.shtml

PTSA
Please plan to attend the next PTSA Board meeting on October 11th from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the staff lounge.

REFLECTIONS
Now that everyone is back in the swing of school, it's time to start thinking about your Reflections piece for 2011. The theme this year is "Diversity means...". Entries must be left at Westview’s front desk by the Friday, October 14th deadline. Mrs. Basa at (858)484-2100 or bellebasa@yahoo.com

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011 - A SMALL PROTEST HELD IN FRONT OF WESTVIEW

Westview Community Members,

A small protest sponsored by California Tea Party members was held in front of Westview today regarding the recent decision of the U.S. Ninth District Court of Appeals in the banner case. Any such action cannot occur on school property, and the people who participated stayed on the sidewalk. Law enforcement, school security, and district administration were present to help ensure that this did not disrupt our learning environment. Attached is a copy of the recent press release regarding the banner case.

Thank you,

Todd Cassen
Principal
Westview

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 - CALENDAR REMINDERS

Wolverines;

Remember that next Monday, September 26th is a non student day for the Poway Unified School District.

If you did not get your school photo taken, makeup pictures will be tomorrow, September 21st from 8AM - 1PM in ROP Annex #4.

Seniors - there is an important meeting about graduation cap/gowns, announcements, and other items this Wednesday, September 21st at the start of lunch in the gym. The meeting should take 15 minutes and you will receive a packet of information.

Should you have questions, email Mr. Scott Wild, ASB Director, at swild@powayusd.com.

Thank you,

Westview

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 - COLLEGE SERIES WORKSHOPS 9-20-11

Good evening! Please join us tomorrow morning to kick off our College Series Workshops. We will begin at 8:00 am in the Westview Theatre with an informative senior overview. A copy of your transcript will be available to you at this time.

We look forward to seeing you!

The Westview Counselors

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011 - WESTVIEW INFO SHEET

CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION
Applications now accepted for CSF FALL 2011 for 10th, 11th, and 12th graders each Friday from 9/16/11 to 10/7/11, during lunch in Room G-116. CSF now also provides community service opportunities. Please see the school website for more information and an application.

DRAMA CLUB
Fall production of To Kill a Mockingbird is looking for students interested in joining the set construction, lights, sound, hair & make-up, publicity, props, costumes, ushering and set painting crews! Interested students can sign up in the Drama classroom (N-122) or e-mail Ms. Nevarez at k.nevarez.ms@gmail.com.

JOIN THE PTSA FOR WESTVIEW’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY
Your support allows the PTSA to provide quality programs for the entire school: Financial Assistance (Senior scholarships, staff grants); Programs (Reflections, Safety and Wellness, Character Counts); Student/Staff recognition, college readiness, Grad Night and more. Buy and use the Wolverine Discount Card and save! CTRL-Click now to join the Westview PTSA!

PTSA
It is easier than ever to stay in touch with events at Westview. The Westview PTSA is now on Facebook and Twitter. Get the latest and greatest news about events happening with the PTSA. Facebook: Go to /www.facebook.com/wvptsa

PTSA BOARD MEETING
The next PTSA Association meeting is on October 11th in the staff lounge at Westview at 7:00 PM. We still have many open positions on the board; please plan to attend this meeting.

PTSA 2012 GRAD NITE
Grad Nite planning is already underway. Want to join the team and help make this the best year ever for the Westview Seniors? Attend the next meeting at Westview on October 3rd at 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM in Room D112

PTSA MOCK TESTING
Students who took the Mock test on September 10th should attend the “back session” to review their results on September 20th from 6:15 PM to 7:45 PM.

STUDENT HEALTH
Students who carry any medications need form H26b on file in the Health Office. Student with epipens need form H-58 on file. Students who want to keep meds in the Health Office need form H26. Diabetic students need a packet of forms. All forms are on the Westview website. More information: 858-780-2000, x3027.

STUDENT SAFETY
Please remember to find a safe drop off location for your Westview students. Over the last few days we have seen students dropped off in the middle of the street, and in the median. These are not safe locations to drop off a student. Student drop off locations can be found in both Westview parking lots.

WESTVIEW BAND
Congratulations to our Westview GOLD Band and Color Guard on their 1st place at the 2011 Poway Patriotic Parade. The parade had a record number of attendees (10,000) and we are grateful for their entry which made the parade so special.

WESTVIEW DANCE TROUPE
Westview Dance Troupe wants you to join us for ice cream at Maggie Moo’s in 4S Ranch on Tuesday, September 27th from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. A portion of all profits will help send our dance troupe to the USA Nationals.

WESTVIEW FOUNDATION
ENTER TO WIN AN IPAD! Go to www.escrip.com and register/re-register for Escrip naming Westview Foundation as one of your beneficiaries. “Like” us on the Westview Foundation Facebook page. Create a post that says “I want to win an IPAD!” on the Facebook page. The winner will be announced 10/31/2011.

WESTVIEW FOUNDATION
The Westview Foundation needs your financial support. In order to meet Westview’s many needs, the Westview Foundation is asking for a donation of $250 per child or $400 per family. Donations can be made by mail or on-line through the Wolverine Webstore.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011 - BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT REMINDER

SEPTEMBER 13th (Tuesday)

Westview invites you to Back-to-School Night! We believe that connection and communication among parents, students, and staff are foundations for continuing excellence. This evening is a great opportunity to meet your student’s teachers and to gain greater insight into the curriculum and the teachers’ expectations for your student.

Agenda

In the Plaza:

5:30 – 5:40 Welcome, Presentation of Colors and National Anthem

5:30 – 6:30 School Site Council Elections

5:40 – 6:00 PTSA Association Meeting

6:00 – 7:23 Classroom Visits

TIME	PERIOD
6:00 - 6:15	Homeroom
6:22 - 6:32	1
6:39 - 6:49	2
6:56 - 7:06	3
7:13 - 7:23	4

Very Important:

Please confirm with your student the location (Room Number) of his/her homeroom. Parents will receive a copy of their student’s schedule and a map of the school when they arrive to homeroom.

Please remember parking is very limited.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011 - BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

Westview Community:

Westview will be holding its 10th Anniversary Back to School Night next Tuesday, September 13th. We would like to invite you to join us for the evening, as we believe this is a great opportunity to meet your student’s teachers and to gain greater insight into the curriculum our Westview students engage in every day. Classroom visitations will begin at 6 PM with your student’s homeroom.

Please remember that parking is limited and plan to carpool if possible.

Thank you and have a great evening!

Westview

Here is a message from Westview’s PTSA:

Westview PTSA Association Meeting 5:40 p.m. before Back to School Night! Join PTSA http://powayusd.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/PUSDWVHS/ptsa/default.shtml and help us reach our goal of 1000 PTSA members for our 10th anniversary! We encourage all faculty, staff, parents and students to become members! With your support, we can be the largest PTSA unit in San Diego!!

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011 - WESTVIEW INFORMATION UPDATE

Good Morning Westview, this is your principal Mr. Cassen. I wanted to take this opportunity to bring you up to speed on the latest information we have regarding yesterday’s blackout and today’s previously scheduled athletic events.

First is that school has been cancelled for today, Friday September 9th.

In regards to athletics, we have received a change in direction from the County office of Education and CIF. We have confirmation that the following athletic events will be taking place today:

Varsity Cross Country will be traveling to Bonita to compete in the Mustang Invitational.
JV & Varsity Football as well as cheer will be traveling to San Marcos for their regularly scheduled contest.
Varsity Water Polo will be competing at home in the Poway Invitational.
The following athletic contests for the day have been cancelled:
JV & Varsity Field Hockey
JV Tennis team
JV Water Polo

Student athletes & parents, please contact your coaches if you have any questions regarding today’s athletic events.

We have posted on the front page of Westview’s Website the schedule of athletic events for the day. As well as the departure times for those teams traveling to another site.

School will resume on Monday, September 12th at our regularly scheduled time.

Westview will also be hosting our 10th Anniversary Back to School Night on Tuesday, September 13th. Classroom visitations will begin at 6 PM, following a PTSA Association Meeting at 5:30.

Thank you, & have a great weekend.

Todd Cassen
Principal
Westview

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 - CALENDAR REMINDERS

Westview Community Members:

We wanted to make sure you were aware of some dates to circle on your calendar for the month of September:

Wednesday, September 7th – Last day to add/drop classes for quarter 1
Tuesday, September 13th – Back to School Night – Classroom visits begin at 6:00 PM
Saturday, September 17th – Homecoming Dance
Monday, September 26th – Professional Growth Day (Non Student Day)
Wednesday, September 28th – Progress Reports for Quarter 1 Sent Home

Have a great night,

Westview

AUGUST 30, 2011 - SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL ELECTIONS

The Westview School Site Council has three (3) open parent positions for a two-year (2011 – 2013) term. If you are interested in running for School Site Council, please submit your name and a short one paragraph biography to Eva Peters at epeters@ powayusd.com or bring it in to Westview’s front office. The deadline for submitting your name for candidacy is September 7, 2011. An election will be held at Back to School Night on September 13, 2011.

You may be wondering, “What exactly is School Site Council?” The School Site Council consists of elected members representing parents, teachers, students, the school principal, and other school employees, each of whom serve a 2 year term. The council will meet approximately 8 times during the year, and meetings will usually be scheduled on Tuesdays from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. in the Principal’s Conference Room.

We greatly appreciate your willingness to support Westview with your time. Please call Alicia Graeff, Area Administrator, at (858) 780-2000, extension 3065, if you have any questions.

Yes, I would like to run for the Westview School Site Council’s 2011-2013 term.

Your Name: _________________________________________

Your Student’s Name: _________________________________

Please write a short one paragraph biography to be included in the ballot:

AUGUST 26, 2011 - ATTENDANCE - FRONT OFFICE - MY PLAN

Westview Community Members:

On Wednesday, Westview got off to a fantastic start for the 2011-2012 school year! We welcomed the United States Navy Parachute Team, the Leap Frogs into our stadium, and our Link Crew put on a fantastic orientation for our incoming 9th grade students. We know this is going to be a great year at Westview, and we wanted to bring you up to speed on a few changes we have made for the year.

Attendance

Excusing absent or tardy students will continue to be handled through your students’ homeroom teacher. To excuse an absence, all you need to do is contact us at: 858-780-2000, Push 1 for Attendance, and then input the extension for your homeroom teacher. Once you have reached your homeroom teacher’s extension you can leave a message with the specific details regarding the reason for your students’ absence.

To get your student out of school early for the day, we have set up a phone line in our office for you to leave a message that will let us know when you need your student released from school. To reach this extension, please contact our main number at: 858-780-2000, Press 1 for Attendance, and then Press 1 again to leave a message with all the required information so that we can release your student from campus for the day.

Please work with us as we navigate our way through this change in our attendance procedures.

Front Office

We are no longer able to accept any items left for student pick-up at the front reception area with the exception of student lunch money.

MyPlan

The Westview community has been chosen to beta test a new technology called MyPLAN (Poway Learning Access Network). In this Cloud environment, you will find applications, data and other resources through a single log-in. For parents, you will also have a one-to-many feature that will allow you to see all of your students in LearningPoint without logging out and back in. At this point you should have received a letter from the Poway Unified School District offices with your login information.

Thank you and have a great day!

Todd Cassen

Westview

AUGUST 26, 2011 - WESTVIEW INFO SHEET

CHOIR INFORMATION NIGHT
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Westview Theater. Those enrolled in Bella Voce, Altissimo Voce, Beginning Choir or Concert Choir should plan to attend (both parents AND students). It is going to be a fantastic choral year so come and learn all about it!

DANCE TROUPE
Westview Dance Troupe Car Wash - Saturday, September 10, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. at the Albertson's on Carmel Mt. Road in the Office Depot Shopping Center. Come support your Westview Dancers.

FALL SPORTS PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT
Fall sports parent information night is Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the gym. Parents, come meet Westview’s Athletic Director, Chris Carter and our fall coaches. Information will be presented about the upcoming fall sports season.

MOCK SAT/ACT
Great opportunity to practice the exam on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 8:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Offered by Westview PTSA through Princeton Review: $25 for PTSA members and $30 for nonmembers. Includes personalized score analysis of results. Register: http://www.powayusd.com/pusdwvhs/ptsa/mock_testing.shtml Contacts: Elizabeth at EWaite@Review.com (888 587-8378 x5240) or Janet jranshous@earthlink.net (858 603-4922).

SAFETY REMINDER
Parents please remind your students to us the crosswalks when walking to and from school for their safety. Crosswalks are located on Wolverine Way, Torrey Meadows Drive and Watson Ranch Road.

STUDENT PUSD COMPUTER PASSWORDS
Log onto a computer at school using Novell and change it when prompted.

Log onto a computer at home and go to the URL: http://password.powayusd.com

Explanation: Student accounts are created each year. The password is set to their birth date in the form mmddyy. They have two grace logins to change it to something unique. If they fail to change it on the third login they will be locked out of Novell and Learning Point. The problem we are experiencing is that when students log into Learning Point from home, they are not prompted to change their password and it uses up one of their grace logins. Bottom line, the third time they access Learning Point from home without having reset their password, they will be locked out and unable to log in. Learning Point Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 858 521-2790

THEATER
BOUND FOR BROADWAY, a free showcase of student performances Friday, September 2, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the theater. Theater parents meeting Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. in the theater. Also, look for auditions for "TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD", all students welcome. E-mail Ms. Nevarez at k.nevarez.ms@gmail.com

WESTVIEW FOUNDATION
ENTER TO WIN AN IPAD! Go to www.escrip.com and register/re-register for Escrip naming Westview Foundation as one of your beneficiaries. “Like” us on the Westview Foundation Facebook page. Create a post that says “I want to win an IPAD!” on the facebook page. The winner will be announced 10/31/2011.

WESTVIEW FOUNDATION
The Westview Foundation needs your financial support. In order to meet Westview’s many needs, the Westview Foundation is asking for a donation of $250 per child or $400 per family. Donations can be made by mail or on-line through the Wolverine Webstore.

AUGUST 8, 2011 - A MESSAGE FROM OUR WESTVIEW FOUNDATION

A Message from our Westview Foundation:

Dear Westview Parents:

Westview is one of the most outstanding public high schools in the nation. Some of Westview’s accomplishments are as follows:

In 2011 The Washington Post ranked Westview 253rd of all public high schools in the nation.
In 2009 U.S. News & World Report ranked Westview as a Silver Medal School.
Our API Score of 851 puts Westview as one of the top public schools in San Diego County, and California.
Over 1,900 AP exams were issued last school year.
The graduating class of 2011 was offered over $9.5 million in scholarships.
In 2011 Westview was recognized by California Business for Excellence in Education as an Honor Roll School.
Our School Newspaper and Dance Team have won national honors.

Over the past three school years Poway Unified School District has been forced to cut its budget by nearly $30 million. If Westview is going to maintain its level of excellence in these financially troubled times, it needs your support. The generosity of the Westview community in the past has enabled the Foundation to fund: extended library hours, additional library staffing during peak times, technology for the classrooms such as LCD projectors and supplies, computers, document cameras and Grade Cams, increased classroom supply budgets and Westview’s Newscast which provides visual communication to the entire student body.

While the Westview Foundation has made tremendous strides through generous donations from our Westview families, there are many areas on campus that need your support. The Foundation is still raising funds for additional needs including: upgrades to the theater and sports facilities which are utilized by the entire Westview community, upgrades to the library book collection, additional secretarial and custodial staffing during peak times, as well as additional computers and other technology upgrades.

In order to accomplish our goals we are asking for a donation of $250 per child or $400 per family. Please help to support and maintain Westview as a nationally ranked and award-winning school by making your tax-deductible donation today.

You can make your donation on-line through the Wolverine Webstore, leave it with the Foundation representative during registration, or mail it to: Westview Foundation, 13500 Camino Del Sur, San Diego, CA 92129.

Thank you for your generosity.

Visit Westview Wolverine’s facebook page for a chance to win an IPAD!

*Please contact the Foundation for larger Endowment Opportunities.

Donations of any amount are appreciated.

AUGUST 6, 2011 - WELCOME TO THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR WESTVIEW!

Welcome to the 2011-2012 School Year Westview!

Registration is just around the corner. Everything you need is available at our Website: www.westviewwolverines.com. If you completed pre-registration, all you need are grade specific forms.

If you did not complete pre-registration, you may come into the office Tuesday, August 9, 2011 through Thursday, August 11, 2011 to complete them. Summer office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Please see Eva Peters in the Wolverine Center. If they are not completed by Thursday, a parent will be needed at registration to sign the forms.

Don't forget to go to the Webstore to make donations to PTSA and the Foundation. The school relies on the generosity of our community to provide supporting funds.

You may also make most of your purchases online!

Once again, welcome to the new school year Wolverines!

Have a great weekend,

Westview

JULY 29, 2011 - WESTVIEW INFO SHEET

IMMUNIZATION
Due to the very serious Pertussis (Whooping Cough) epidemic in California, new law requires immunization prior to beginning the 2011-2012 school year. Every student entering 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades will need proof of a Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) booster shot before starting school.

NJROTC
Westview's Navy JROTC program is gearing up for another successful year and is seeking highly motivated Cadets for the 1st Term of 2011. Please contact CDR Jordan at rjordan@powayusd.com for more information.

PTSA
Two weeks from now students will be enrolling at Westview for the 2011-2012 year. Don’t forget to join the PTSA. This year it’s even easier when you join online. Your PTSA membership supports Senior Grad Nite, Staff Grants, Teacher Appreciation, Mock Testing, Safety & Wellness, School Gifts and more.

PTSA BUNDLE
Have you heard about the new PTSA membership bundle? Sign up with PTSA and get a Westview sticker and the PTSA discount card. If you use the card at least three times this year, your discounted savings will cover the cost of your PTSA membership.

SCHOOL MEAL PRICES
The new meal prices for next school year are now posted on our department's webpage. Click this link http://www.powayusd.com/nutrition and then click on the link that says SCHOOL MEAL PRICES TO INCREASE FOR 2011-2012 school year.

WESTVIEW COLOR GUARD
OK Wolverine's the Tall Flag/Winter Guard is looking for members. We are the Silver Medalists in Southern California. No experience needed, we are practicing at Westview every Tuesday night from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the band room. Come by and check it out. We hope to see you there.

WESTVIEW FOUNDATION - ENTER TO WIN AN IPAD
Go to www.escrip.com and register/re-register for Escrip naming Westview Foundation as one of your beneficiaries. “Like” us on the Westview Foundation Facebook page. Create a post that says “I want to win an IPAD!” on the Facebook page. The winner will be announced 10/31/11.

THE WESTVIEW FOUNDATION NEEDS YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT
In order to accomplish its goals the Foundation is asking for a donation of $250 per child or $400 per family. You can make your donation on-line through the Wolverine Webstore; leave it with a Foundation representative during registration or by mail.

WESTVIEW LIBRARY BOOKS
The textbook room opens Monday, August 8, 2011 through Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., or by appointment (858) 780-2000 x3082. Avoid an extra line at registration by clearing any outstanding books or fines.

WESTVIEW THEATRE
Audition to be part of the Drama Club’s “Back to Broadway” show. Auditions are September 12th and anyone can audition for any Broadway oriented theatrical, dance, or musical piece, solo or as a group. Check out Westview Theatre Company on Facebook for more information.

WESTVIEW VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR REGISTRATION
Volunteers needed to make the Registration in August run smoothly. https://spreadsheets3.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?hl=en_US&key=tcgdOj0F4WfMkbCkOSTY7Mg&hl=en_US#gid=0. As usual you don't need a Google account to sign up. Just click on the above link, enter your name and e-mail, then close the window and your information is automatically saved. Thank you, Sheida Barstad, Westview Volunteer Coordinator.

JULY 15, 2011 - WESTVIEW INFO SHEET

WESTVIEW CHORAL 2011-2012
Join Westview's award-winning choral department. NO experience necessary for our Beginning Choir. Westview's choir singers sang at the San Diego County Fair last week and we have a whole year of performances, festivals, trips and music to look forward to as well. Email Miss Maurer at cmaurer@powayusd.com

WESTVIEW FOUNDATION - ENTER TO WIN AN IPAD
Go to www.escrip.com and register/re-register for Escrip naming Westview Foundation as one of your beneficiaries. “Like” us on the Westview Foundation facebook page. Create a post that says “I want to win an IPAD!” on the facebook page. The winner will be announced 10/31/11.

E-mail Messages from Westview

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