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Principal's Message
Westview is off to a wonderful start
this year, and we have so much to celebrate.
We just received the news that our API score jumped from 809
to 820, and Westview has 11 National Merit Scholarship
finalists!
Our sophomores took the California High School Exit Exam in
the Spring of 2006 and had a phenomenal pass rate of 96% in
Mathematics and 95% in English/Language Arts! Last year our
students took almost 1,300 AP exams with an 83% pass rate! Also notable is the fact that 37 students from our most
recent graduating class were accepted at UC Berkeley and 19
are entering as freshmen this month. Westview is also
represented by 2006 graduates at each of the major military
academies.
“No matter how much you have achieved, you will always be
merely good relative to what you can become. Greatness is an
inherently dynamic process, not an end point. The moment you
think of yourself as great, your slide toward mediocrity
will have already begun.”
Jim
Collins,
Good to Great and the Social Sectors, 2005
We are not content to sit on our
laurels. As many of you know, Westview has been conducting
an intensive self-study for the past year in preparation for
an October 2006 accreditation visit from the Western
Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Last year, a
group of 12 parent representatives solicited parent input
via a town-hall meeting, a survey, the PTSA, and the
Westview Foundation to identify strengths and growth
areas. This feedback, along with information from student,
teacher, and staff groups, was reported out to Focus Groups
who then developed a comprehensive Action Plan for the next
three years. A few examples of some of the ways we will keep
getting better are listed below:
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Counselors now have smaller caseloads and will be
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We are
developing a number of intervention processes to
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We are working with our teachers and our district
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Westview
will continue to build on its successes, and we are looking
forward to another outstanding year.
On behalf of the Westview Administrative Staff, we would
like to invite you to a “Meet Your Administrators” Coffee on
September 5, 2006. We will meet in the Staff Lounge from
6:00pm to 7:00pm and we hope that you’ll be able to stop by
to say hi.
I’d also like to remind you that our Back to School Night is
on Tuesday, September 12, 2006. This will be a wonderful
opportunity for you to meet your student’s teachers.
I look forward to meeting with you!
Dawn Kastner
Principal
Back to School Night
Tuesday September 12
Please join
us for Back to School Night at Westview on Tuesday,
September 12, 2005. Parking is limited, please carpool if
possible.
Some highlights of the evening are:
Red Cross Blood Drive 1:00-6:00pm
Dinner Plates from “Bread Bites & Moore”
beginning at 4:30pm
College Night for Seniors, 5:00pm in the
Theater.
Student performances at 5:30pm in
the
Outdoor Amphitheatre.
PTSA association meeting at 5:45pm in the
Outdoor
Amphitheatre.
Classroom visitations begin at 6:00pm.
We hope you are able to join us for this opportunity to meet
your child's teachers and to gain greater insight in regards
to the curriculum and expectations of each class.
Professional growth day
Wednesday, September 27
No school for students
Rummage sale
Due to the success of last year's Rummage Sale, the
Foundation
will sponsor TWO
rummage
sales this year - one in October and one in March/April.
If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please email
Carolyn Crowley. The first meeting will be in September after the Labor Day
weekend.
Click here for more information
California Scholarship Federation (CSF)
applications
It is time,
once again, for 10th, 11th, and 12th graders to apply for
CSF membership for the fall 2006 semester.
When: Every Friday during lunch from
Sept 8–Oct 6
Where: Ms. Loo’s room, L110
How: Bring-
1) A completed application - forms can be printed from the
school’s website. There are also forms available in Ms.
Loo’s Room, L-110.
2) Report cards from Spring 2006 (Quarter 3 AND Quarter 4) -
you can also bring a transcript to verify grades OR a
printed grade report from student’s HR teacher.
3) $10 cash or check, made payable to WVHS, with student’s
name in the memo section of the check.
Click here to view
What is CSF? and
FAQ’s or email
Ms. Loo with any questions.
Fall athletic schedule
Support your
Westview teams by attending their games. The following
sports are being played during the fall. Click on the links
for their schedules:
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Cross Country
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Field Hockey
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Football
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Golf | Ladies
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Tennis | Ladies
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Volleyball | Ladies
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Water Polo | Men
Come support
Westview Football and be the 12th Wolverine in the stands.
Our home games include:
09/08 Cathedral Catholic
09/21 Mission Bay
10/06 Valley Center
10/20 Poway
11/03 Torrey Pines
GO WESTVIEW!!!
What’s
coming up...
Check
the
school calendar
for more
events
Oct 2-5 Float
Building
Oct 6 Homecoming Football Game
Oct 7 Homecoming Dance
Oct 20
Reflections entry deadline
Oct 27 Quarter 1 ends
Oct 30 Professional growth day-no
school for students
Oct 31 Quarter 2 begins
Quick web links
Daily Bulletin – visit the daily bulletin to see what’s
happening today!
School Calendar – see what events are coming up
throughout the year.
General Information – can’t find what you’re looking
for? Try this link.
Athletics – support your Westview Wolverines – visit the
athletic pages to see when your favorite team is playing.
Counseling – graduation requirements, colleges visiting
Westview, scholarships, course catalog, etc.
Simplify Your Life!
Help raise
funds for
Grad Nite 2007 and make your life a little simpler
at the same time!
Westview has teamed up with
Dream Dinners in Poway to run an
exciting fundraiser in October.
Dream Dinners provides everything you need to assemble
delicious, nutritious dinners for your family. Gone are the
hassles and headaches of planning and preparing meals. In
their place are Dream Dinners' wonderful entrees that you
assemble once and serve to your family in the weeks ahead.
Choose your selection from a menu of meals voted all-time
customer favorites. Then come to Dream Dinners to assemble
your entrees. Everything you need is provided, from
easy-to-follow instructions to easily measured, pre-cut
ingredients. Best of all, there is no clean-up! Once you
have assembled your dinners, they are ready for your
refrigerator or freezer. Just thaw, cook and enjoy a
delicious family meal.
To preview a current menu visit
www.dreamdinners.com. Make plans to sign up for a
session in October online or call Dream Dinners, Poway, at
(858) 679-DREAM (3732). Sign up with a friend or neighbor
and have a fun time.
Be sure to let Dream Dinners know that you are from Westview
so that the school receives credit for your visit. For
questions, please email
Beth Byloff.
Volunteer to be a Poll Worker on
November 7
Here’s a fun
way to contribute money to the Westview
Grad Nite – and it
won’t cost you a penny!
The Registrar of Voters
office is looking for civic-minded people to work at the
polls on Tuesday, November 7. You can earn between $75 and
$165 for the day, depending on your job assignment and
bilingual abilities. About a month after the election you
will receive a check for your services. You can then
deposit that in your own bank account and write a donation
check to
Grad Nite. You will then have the satisfaction of
knowing you did a good thing – and you can claim a tax
deduction!
If you have friends that would like to work together, every
effort will be made to accomplish that. Just be sure we
know the other names when you volunteer.
If you have any questions, please call Cathy Glaser at
858-694-3404.
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PTSA
President's Message
Dear Westview Parents and
Students,
I am happy to announce that as of August 28 we have 1,466
PTSA members who signed up at the six days of registration
and on the first day of school. Thank you to all!
The money we raise from membership and our fundraisers is
used to support our programs: Character Counts!, College
Readiness, Community Concerns, Newsletters, National PTA's
Reflections art program (our very own
Justin Scheid won a 2006 National
Award for Music Composition!), Safety, Senior Scholarships,
Staff Grants, Student/Staff Recognition and Wellness. We
also award financial assistance
to students in need and generously support Student Support
Services.
If you have not joined, I ask you to do so. Benefits are:
being a member of the largest volunteer organization in the
United States, discounts at Office Depot and Barnes and
Noble, and access to many valuable parent resources at
www.pta.org, to name a few!
We are looking forward to another successful year. Our first
Association meeting will be on
Tuesday, September 12, at 5:45pm. That's just prior to our
Westview Back-to-School Night, so plan on being there early
to attend! As members, you have the privilege of voting on
our 2006-2007
Goals,
Programs,
Budget, and
Services. All of these are
on our
website, so please be
informed about these before the meeting.
I would like to thank:
Colleen Salzetti for her wonderful coordination of
Registration, and all of the volunteers that made things go
so smoothly.
Kathy Govea, 2nd VP Membership, for getting so many
of you to join!
Dora Gray, Hospitality Chair, and all of her
volunteers for the incredible Back-to-School Breakfast for
the teachers and staff! There were four different stations:
Beverages, Continental, Fresh Eggs, Bacon and Sausage, and
Waffles and Pancakes! As we told our teachers and staff,
"Only the BEST for the BEST!" It was perfect except for
constantly tripping the circuit breakers because of all the
burners, waffle irons and griddles plugged in!
Please check our
website often.
It is constantly updated with pertinent and useful
information for all students and parents.
I am honored to serve as your PTSA President for the
2006-2007 year. Please let me know if there are any
suggestions, questions or concerns that you have. My email
is
WestviewPTSA3@san.rr.com
Carolyn Epple
PTSA President
Did you list your student in
Westview’s directory?
We’ve
extended the deadline until Tuesday, September 12, so
go online and enter your information as soon as possible
– just remember to print out the form, sign it, and have
your student drop it off in the office.
Thank you for using the new online form. This saves
countless hours of data entry time, creates accurate
listings, and provides for timely distribution of the
directory.
To purchase a directory, fill out
this form and return it to the school office. Remember
to write your student’s name on the form. Directories are
$5.00 each. You do not have to buy a directory to be listed.
Directories will be distributed through homerooms as soon as
they are available.
Questions? Contact
Debbie Vogel.
“W” stickers, t-shirts, & schedule
magnets
Welcome back to school! Thank you to those who have already shown support for
our kick-off fundraisers for the year:
"W" stickers,
t-shirts, and our new
schedule magnets.
 Our
"W" stickers have a new look this year as they include our "Westview" name
right under the "W".
The
schedule magnets are extremely useful in keeping track of Westview's daily
schedule variations.
Click here to see a sample.
 Westview t-shirts are a great way to show your school spirit.
T-shirt samples can be seen here.
If you are interested in purchasing any of these items, please contact
Liske McCormley. A big thank you goes out to Liske for all her work
in coordinating the sales of these items.
This year we will also be repeating the popular Mock College Exam program. This
program provides a useful service to our Westview students while helping to
raise money for the PTSA.
Click here for scheduled dates and additional information.
If you have questions or would like additional information about any of our PTSA
fundraisers, please contact
Sue Hasselmann, PTSA VP Ways & Means. Thank you again for your
support!
Calling all artists, writers,
musicians, dancers & filmmakers!
Are you an
artist, photographer, writer, or composer?
Are you a dancer or videographer?
Then this competition is for you!
The Reflections Program theme is
“My Favorite Place”
Your creation is due Friday, October 20
Entry forms and rules are available in the front office or
visit the PTSA website.
Practice SAT exam to be held at Westview
Saturday,
November 11 | 8:45am-1:30pm
Take the practice SAT and see how you would score without
affecting your college record!
You’ll get a detailed score report and learn some valuable
SAT strategies to beat the test at a “Scores Back” seminar
on Thursday, November 16, 6:00-7:30 pm in Westview’s
library.
Register at the Finance Office by Tuesday, November 7,
for the SAT Practice Exam. Cost is $20.
Click here for the registration
form. Checks should be made payable to Westview PTSA.
Questions? Email
Cathy Carpenter or
Melanie Hooper.
College Readiness
College
fairs and expo events are listed on our
counseling website.
Thanks, PTSA!
Have you
noticed the new benches in the quad? The PTSA donated eight
pre-cast concrete benches to give students more seating
options – ENJOY!
Join Westview PTSA now!
We have once
again had a very successful membership drive with 1,466
members to date.
It's not too late to
join Westview's PTSA. Last year our membership was the
largest in Ninth District, which covers all of San Diego and
Imperial counties.
Below is a list of the many wonderful programs and services
that Westview PTSA provides to students, parents and staff:
1. Representation - Allows members the right to
attend
Association Meetings held during the year, and vote on
important issues. Your voice counts!
2. Grad Nite - Sponsors the fun-filled
Grad Nite for seniors on the
evening of graduation day, to ensure a safe environment for
the students.
3. Financial assistance - Assists students, their
families, and staff by offering senior scholarships,
financial aid, staff grants, and gifts to school.
4. Education - Provides educational workshops to
parents and students on topics such as
driver's education,
college readiness, and the
District's successful Character Counts! program.
5. Programs - Sponsors the ever-successful
Student/Staff Recognition Nights
and
Reflections program.
6. Communication - Enhances communication to parents,
students and staff by publishing an
on-line newsletter,
staff newsletter and maintaining a
PTSA website.
7. Support - Assists with funding vital programs at
Westview, such as registration, assemblies,
Student Services, accreditation,
and enrichment events.
8. Readiness - Sponsors
Mock PSAT and SAT exams to assist students with college
readiness.
9. School Spirit - Promotes school pride by offering
t-shirts,
“W” stickers,
magnets and the
student directory, as
well as honoring exceptional volunteers through Honorary
Service Awards.
10. Discounts - PTSA members receive discounts to
Office Depot, Legoland and Barnes and Noble.
ALL OF THESE BENEFITS AT THE LOW PRICE OF $8.00 for adults &
$7.00 for students!
Please join PTSA - your membership makes a difference!
Kathy Govea
PTSA Membership Chair
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Alumni Reception
ASB
ASVAB Career Exploration Program
Back-to-School Night
Benches for Quad
Blood Drive
C.S.F. Applications
College Presentations
College Readiness
Counselor’s Corner
Directory
Dream Dinners
Fall Athletics
Float Building Week
Frosh/Soph Parent Information
Night
Homecoming Dance
Learning Schedule Magnets
Poll Workers Needed
Practice SAT Exam
Principal’s Message
Professional Growth Day
PTSA Membership
PTSA President's Message
Quick Web Links
Reflections Program
Rummage Sale
Scholarship Scams
Senior Information Night
Senior Workshops
Student Store
Westview T-Shirts
What’s coming up
Wolverine Discount Card
“W” Stickers
ASB
We started
the school year off with a bang! We are so proud of our ASB
class coming together in the summer to pull of an amazing
first day.
We are currently working on Homecoming Week which is October
2-6 when we’ll have spirit days every day, our Homecoming
pep rally, and of course float building every night!
Our Homecoming Dance will be Saturday, October 7.
It will be a hectic week but full of fun. We invite anyone
in the community to volunteer for float building and attend
our
Homecoming Football game on Friday, October 6, at
7:30pm. GO WOLVERINES!
Julie Durso & Millie Domingo
ASB President & Vice President
Float building week
October 2-5 | 3:30-8:30pm
Westview's
Annual Homecoming/Float Building Week -- Monday, October 2
through Thursday, October 5 -- is approaching and each class
is in need of your help!
Float Building Week consists of each class (freshman through
senior) coming together to create a float based on our
Homecoming theme. Each class will work throughout the week
in hopes of becoming the winning float on game night,
Friday, October 6.
So what can you do to help?
Everybody is welcome to help out, whether it is through the
use of heavy duty tools (we will be working with wood,
chicken wire, paint, etc.), helping out artistically,
chaperoning, donating food, or utilizing any of your
building skills would be greatly appreciated.
If you or someone you know would be interested in helping to
make Homecoming Week possible for Westview students, please
let us know! We cannot work without parent supervision so we
would love to see you there.
Please contact your class co-presidents if you are able to
help.
Kirsten Layug
Senior Class Co-President
Senior Class
We are
currently preparing for our much anticipated
Homecoming/Float Building Week during October 2-5. We’d love
parent volunteers to help make the week run smoothly.
We are also preparing a Senior Packet which includes prices
for senior activities, so look out for that soon.
If you’d like to help the seniors with float building,
please contact us as soon as possible!
Thank you,
Kirsten Layug &
Kristen Nevarez
Senior Class Co Presidents
Junior Class
The Junior
Class recently finalized their float for Homecoming Week. We
need parent volunteers to help chaperone and work the
machinery (saws, etc.). If you are interested, please email
Hulya Poyrazoglu or
Tiffany Lee.
We also need
donations during float building week, which is October 2-5.
We need food, drinks, and/or snacks. To make a donation,
email
Hulya or
Tiffany.
Please encourage your Juniors to come hang out, help build
our float, and meet new students in their class. Encourage
them to get involved!
We hold meetings every week on Tuesdays at lunch in Room
L114 (Mr. Casas).
Class of 2008..…show your Westview spirit! Dress in black,
gold, and white every Friday.
We are looking forward to a wonderful year!
Hulya Poyrazoglu &
Tiffany Lee
Junior Class Co Presidents
Sophomore Class
The
sophomore class is starting off the year with Homecoming
float building and the winter formal.
We need parent volunteers to help supervise float building
from October 2-5. We would also like donations of tools,
food, funds, etc.
A parent letter will be going out shortly with more
information.
If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering
or making a donation, please email
Ms. Ackerman, Class of 2009 Advisor.
We’ll keep you posted with more information.
Rachel Lofton &
Jackie Kim
Sophomore Class Co Presidents
Freshman Class
Hey, Freshman parents! Get involved with your kids and help build our Homecoming
float!
Float building will begin October 2 and will last until October 5. We need lots
of donations and parent volunteers, along with your kids.
If you have any questions or would like to help, please email
Natasha Golper
or Corinna Lee.
We look forward to seeing you there and meeting new people!
Natasha Golper &
Corinna Lee
Freshman Class Co Presidents
Homecoming Dance
Homecoming
Dance is Saturday, October 7, in the Gym . Tickets will go
on sale soon. Information will be posted on the website
soon.
San Diego
Blood Drive
September 12 | 1:00-6:00pm
There will
be a San Diego Blood Drive in the Westview parking lot on
Back-to-School night, Tuesday, September 12, from 1:00-6:00
pm.
To sign up, email your name and phone number to
Laurie Norcross.
Westview
Wolverines discount card
on sale
Wolverine
Cards may be purchased at the Finance Office for $10.
Lots of great discounts – free food – fun – services – and
more from Oggis Pizza | Pizza Hut | El Pollo Loco | Marie
Callendar | Arbys | Rite Aid | It’s A Grind | Peets Coffee |
Café Verrazzano | Rodrigo’s | Subway | Submarina | Luna
Grill | McDonald’s | Deli Stop | Los Primos | Smoothie King
| Golden Bagels | Quizno’s | KFC | Golden Spoon | Capriccios
Italian Restaurant | Yenchim Gardens | Panera | Applebee’s |
Bread Bites | Four Seasons Florist | Plaza Beauty Supplies |
Torrey Nail Salon | Golf Etc | San Diego Ice Arena
Student Store
Check out
the new healthy food at the Student Store!
Alumni
reception
All Westview
classes of 2005 and 2006 are invited to an Alumni Reception
before the Homecoming Game on Friday, October 6.
Come catch
up with old friends and enjoy a bite to eat before Westview
takes on Valley Center.
More details will be coming soon. Check the website!
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