The View—Volume VIII, No. 2 | October 2009

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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Westview continues to chart a path to excellence!

I am very proud to announce that an impressive SEVENTEEN (!!!!) Wolverines have been named as semifinalists in the 2010 National Merit Scholarship Competition. Please congratulate Allison Chen, Jefferson Chen, Felicia Han, Rose Hill, Ji Huang, Tiffany Hwu, Bonnie Jiang, Charles Lee, Ming Liu, Alice Main, Connie New, Jonathan Olivero, Kyle Plutchak, Eileen Shi, Christine Sun, Emily Teng, and Karl Yang.

Every year, California students in grades 2–11 demonstrate their mastery of academic standards by taking the STAR exams in April. Unlike AP, ACT, SAT and CAHSEE exams, this is the one set of tests that we take as a Westview Team.

We are very proud that Westview students have improved their school Academic Performance Indicator (API) score for the fifth year in a row, from 843 to 848. Congratulations to all of our students and their dedicated teachers for their continued pursuit of academic excellence!

We could not do all that we do without the unfailing support of our parent community. This year, as our school has been devastated by budget and staffing cuts, you have given more than ever. Your generous donations to our Foundation have provided enough money to put badly needed DLP (aka LCD) projectors in every classroom and to keep the library open an extra hour per day on Mondays through Thursdays. We are grateful that there will also be some additional money to add to our classroom instructional supply budgets.

Thank you so much to all of you who have given your time, your money, and your support to making Westview one of the premier schools in San Diego County!

Dawn Kastner
Principal

What’s coming up...

Check the school calendar for more events

FALL SPORTS

Support your Westview teams by attending their games. The following sports are being played during the fall. Click on the links for their schedules:

• Cross Country

• Field Hockey

• Football

• Golf | Ladies

• Tennis | Ladies

• Volleyball | Ladies

• Water Polo | Men

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.

PTSA Webpage - see all that the Westview PTSA has to offer.

PTSA PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Defense! Go Wolverines! Go Chargers!

Post Labor Day kick offs, this marks the beginning of football season. Friday nights, Sunday afternoons and Monday nights are taken up with loud hoots and hollers from cheering fans on both sides of the field. This favorite pastime can transform my family’s sedate and tranquil mood to one of anxiety and tension. My sister, who has always been a 49er’s fan, called Sunday afternoon with such defeat and sadness in her voice to announce that her beloved team fell victim with a Hail Mary pass in the final seconds of the game to the Minnesota Vikings. Here comes the mild depression and somber moodiness. That same day the Chargers won against the Miami Dolphins with Rivers taking his 2nd rushing touchdown of his career and Weddle catching that interception into the end zone. Suddenly, voila!! Our home was instantly transformed with shouts of ecstatic happiness and joyful pride.

Could these same feelings of happiness and pride be felt in our PTSA? Why not? We have a qualified team of players (board members and chairpersons) that execute well designed plays just like the Chargers, except instead of playing at the Q, the action happens right here on campus.

Here’s how our play book is written: 

● Character Counts – PTSA supports ASB (Associated Student Body)’s PRIDE (Personal Recognition In Daily Effort) program with recipient awards.

● Career and College Readiness – PTSA supports students efforts with job interview clothing and shoes distributed through the Wolverine center.

● Community Concerns – PTSA organizes the Adopt A Family program that provides food and monetary donations for under privileged families in our community.

● Directory – PTSA creates and produces this award-winning resource every year that provides vital information about our staff, faculty and students.

● Foundation – PTSA collaborates with our Foundation that provides the necessary funding for numerous school functions.

● Gifts to School – PTSA provides additional funding for school identified needs that ultimately benefit the student body.

● Grad Nite – PTSA creates and produces this once-in-a-lifetime event for all seniors on graduation night with a safe, alcohol- and drug-free environment. 

● Honorary Service Awards – PTSA recognizes the service and dedication of individuals and organizations that have dedicated their time, talents and treasures to Westview by presenting each recipient with an award.

● Hospitality – PTSA provides food and refreshments for: annual staff breakfast, refreshments at Reflections award ceremony, API award treats and test taking incentives.

● Legislation – PTSA participates actively in the legislative process through which public policy decisions are made.

● Mock SAT/ACT Test – PTSA provides 3 tests a year that gives students the opportunity to take the SAT/ACT tests without the scores being released to colleges. 

● Newsletter – PTSA creates and provides an online monthly newsletter called “The View” that provides timely information on all PTSA related activities and services.

● Reflections – PTSA’s national, thematic art program, that recognizes student’s artistic expression in 6 categories, winners are recognized at an award ceremony.

● Registration – PTSA organizes and provides all volunteers to assist in all areas of Westview’s registration process.

● Safety and Wellness – PTSA creates and provides a yearly wellness fair that provides health related information for parent education and awareness.

● Senior Scholarships – PTSA selects deserving Westview seniors with an educational scholarship.

● Staff Grants – PTSA grants funding from teacher and staff requests for various classroom and/or educational materials.

● Student/ASB Representation – PTSA supports and welcomes ASB student representatives at each board meeting to keep 2-way communication open and accessible.

● Student/Staff Recognition – PTSA creates and provides 2 award nights per year that recognizes both students and teachers for personal and academic success.

● Web Page – PTSA provides professional, current, and timely information on numerous school-related programs and activities through the Westview website. 

As you can see, with these numerous programs our Westview PTSA team is ready to play. As the Chargers need their fans to cheer them on, we need you to become a member of Westview’s PTSA! Join today and become a part of this winning team. Feel the happiness and pride throughout this school year. As Rivers keeps passing and rushing for the Chargers, we’ll keep providing the programs and services listed above for our students, staff and parents to have a winning season!

If you would like more information on any of our programs listed above or are interested in volunteering, please email me at TheArcios@gmail.com. 

Allison Aquino-Arcio
PTSA President

Breakfast Program

Fall Cabaret

Fall Sports

Family Exercise Night

Flu Symptoms

Foundation News

Holiday Trees & Wreaths

Homework Help

Inspirational Thought

Library Hours

National Honor Society

Principal's Message

PTSA President's Message

PUSD College Fair

Quick Web Links

Red Ribbon Week

Reflections

Senior Event Package

Theater Production "Fools"

What's Coming Up

RECOGNIZING FLU SYMPTOMS

Because all influenza or “flu” viruses can easily spread from person to person, Poway Unified is asking for your help in reducing the spread of flu in our schools. 


Here’s What Parents Can Do To Help:

● Recognize the symptoms of the flu. Symptoms of the flu include fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher), cough, sore throat, a runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, and feeling very tired. Some people may also vomit or have diarrhea.

● Do not send children to school if they are sick. Children who are determined to be sick while at school will be sent home. This includes before and after-school programs.

● Make plans now for children who need to stay home. Plan for how children will be cared for at home in case they become ill.

● Keep sick children at home for at least 24 hours after the fever is gone without using fever-reducing drugs. By keeping children home when they have a fever, we can reduce the number of new people who may become infected.

 ● For more information, visit the PUSD website.

HOMECOMING DANCE TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 24, and tickets are on sale, starting at only $10 in the finance office!

Contact swild@powayusd.com or check the Westview Wolverine website for information on volunteering for float building and the dance. 

We need your support!

RED RIBBON WEEK 
CHARACTER COUNTS

Each fall a specific week is chosen in October to celebrate Red Ribbon Week. Westview will be acknowledging Red Ribbon week during the week of October 19-23 as well as implementing character-building ideas during the school day. Red Ribbon week is an opportunity for schools and communities to educate people about the effects of drugs and the advantages of leading a healthy lifestyle. Through various activities, educational lessons and the display of red ribbons we stress the positive promotion of a drug-free life.

Red Ribbon week was originated as a
dedication to a DEA Agent named Enrique Camarena (Kiki). He was murdered by drug traffickers in Mexico. What turned out to be a one-day event to honor him became proclaimed by Congress in 1988 as Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon week is in its 24th year of celebration and hope.

During this week Student Support Services, PTSA and ASB will be sponsoring a variety of fun activities for students. Look for tables at lunch and notices in the bulletin.

“Remember the three Rs: Respect for self; Respect for others; Responsibility for all your actions.”   ~H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

2ND ANNUAL PUSD COLLEGE FAIR

The PUSD College Fair will take place on Tuesday, October 20, at Del Norte High School. 

Two sets of workshops are scheduled from 6:15-7:00pm and from 7:05-7:50pm. Students and parents will have an opportunity to meet with representatives from over 100 colleges from 6:00-8:30pm in the high school gym.

This is a wonderful opportunity for PUSD high school students (especially 10th, 11th and 12th graders) and their parents to find out more about college opportunities.

Representatives from technical schools, art schools, community colleges and 4-year colleges and universities from throughout the country have committed to participating.

Be sure to mark this date on your calendar and check out the college fair website at www.pusdcollegefair.org.

If you would like to volunteer to help at the College Fair (students and parents are encouraged to volunteer), visit the website for more information.

If you have any questions, please email College Fair Coordinator Colleen Salzetti at pusdcollegefair@san.rr.com.

WESTVIEW THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS NEIL SIMON’S “FOOLS”

The Westview Theatre Company proudly presents “Fools,” by Neil Simon.

his hilarious comedy tells the story of Leon Tolchinsky, a young, enthusiastic teacher sent to the Russian Village of Kulenchikov to educate a young woman named Sophia. Soon after his arrival, Leon learns that Kulyenchikov is under the influence of a 200-year-old curse, which makes everyone in the village a fool. Leon ambitiously decides that he will be the one to break the evil curse and return the villagers’ intelligence. To break the spell, he must teach the beautiful, young Sophia, which is a daunting task given that her greatest accomplishment to date is learning to sit. To make matters worse, Leon has only 24 hours to educate Sophia; and if he fails, he too becomes a fool! Since Leon falls madly in love with Sophia, his desire to break the spell becomes even more pressing. Will Leon find a way to break the curse, or will he be another fool in love? Come see the show to find out!

November 5, 6, 7, 12 and 14 at 7:30pm

*Special Performance November 13 at 4:00pm*

Come for the show and stay for the game!
Catch this special matinee performance and stay for the Westview vs. Mt. Carmel football game!

Premium Reserved: $10 
General Admission: $8

Click here for a ticket order form

WESTVIEW CHORAL DEPARTMENT PRESENTS THE FALL CABARET

The Westview Choral Department announces our first concert of the 2009-2010 school year!

Come see us at the Fall Cabaret on Thursday, October 15, at 6:00pm and Friday, October 16, at 7:00pm in the Theatre. 

Thursday's exciting opening night event will also include appetizers, desserts and special performances. Please visit our website for details.

SENIOR EVENT PACKAGE

Parents, our senior event package offers discounted prices for all the exciting senior events to be held this year.

It includes senior giveaway days, broomball, a harbor cruise, a Disneyland trip, the senior breakfast and senior picnic. The package is available for $200, a savings of $55 over a la carte prices. Click here for more information.

Senior packages must be purchased by December 18, 2009.

TREES AND HOLIDAY WREATHS

The Westview Wrestling team is again offering the freshest Christmas trees and holiday wreaths you can buy starting October 1 and continuing through Friday, November 6! Trees vary from 5' up to 10', and you can order your choice of Nobel Fir or Douglas Fir. The trees are actually cut two days prior to delivery, giving you the freshest tree you have ever had!

Information and order forms can be obtained by talking to your favorite Westview wrestler, or by emailing Judy Manuche at jmanuche@san.rr.com. We guarantee it will be the freshest tree you will ever have! Thanks for supporting Westview Wrestling!

Upcoming Important Dates

OCTOBER

Oct 1 - Deadline to register for Nov 7 SAT Reasoning & Subject(s)

Oct 7 - 8:00 Westview Theater: CSU Application Process [SENIORS ONLY]

Oct 10 - SAT Reasoning & Subject(s) tests

Oct 14 - 9:00am UC Application Process & Personal Statement [SENIORS ONLY]

Oct 14 – PSAT given in Homeroom for students who have already registered

Oct 21 - 8:00am Common Application Workshop

Oct 24 - ACT Test

Oct 28 - "Drop in" time for students to get help on their online application (Computer Lab) [SENIORS ONLY]

Oct 30 - Deadline to register for Dec 5 SAT Reasoning & Subject(s)
 

NOVEMBER

Nov 1 - Deadline to submit materials for Letters of Rec and Secondary School Reports from counselor [SENIORS ONLY]

Nov 4 - "Drop in" time for students to get help on their online application (Computer Lab) [SENIORS ONLY]

Nov 7 - SAT Reasoning & Subject(s)

Nov 18 - "Drop in" time for students to get help on their online application (Computer Lab) [SENIORS ONLY]

Nov 30 - UC & CSU apps due [SENIORS ONLY]
 

College Presentations

Several colleges will be on campus to present their various programs to our students. Following is a list of our presenters for October and November, but check your Family Connection account for a complete list. Students will need to RSVP for an admission session through Family Connection. Signed permission forms are required for any visits occurring during class time. See Miss Bloomfield for assistance.