We Are Westview Newsletter

The PTSA thanks their Grad Nite corporate sponsors, Coastline Driving School and Coding Mind. See the flyer above for a special offer on driving lessons for Westview students from Coastline Driving School and for more information on Coding Mind.

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April

• 20 LAST DAY to order Senior Yard Signs by PTSA
• 22 PTSA Open Gym at Lunch
• 22 School Site Council Meeting #5 4-5 pm
• 22 CAASPP Testing (Math) - 11th grade. Students NOT testing (9th, 10th and 12th graders) should report to school no earlier than 11:45 am
• 22 Trade Tuesday High Desert Medical center
• 23-25 Spring Music Fest Plaza
• 23 Student Connections Workshop, Counseling, Time TBD
• 23 PTSA FIeld Day in Stadium
• 24 District Winterguard Showcase DNHS
• 24 NHS Meeting in the Gym - 7:50 (Bleacher/Mic)
• 24 Women & Men In the Trades-Palomar Trip
• 24 PTSA Open Gym at Lunch
• 24 Spring College Fair, Lunch, Plaza
• 25 Last day to order a yearbook! Order here, school code 8078
• 25 Principal’s Coffee Chat 8:45-9:45 Staff Lounge
• 25 PTSA Senior Scholarship deadline
• 28 Link Crew Applications Due by 4pm
• 29 Link Crew Root Beer Floats for Freshmen!

WESTVIEW SPIRIT ONLINE STORE

Westview has partnered with Jostens to create an online store for your Westview spirit wear needs. There are dozens of items, logos, and designs you can pick from and they will deliver directly to wherever you need. The link to the store is here and Westview ASB will receive a portion of the sales. Thanks for your support!

SPRING MUSIC FEST

Westview ASB is proud to present their annual Spring Music Fest on April 23, 24, 25 at lunch in the amphitheater. Students, please come out to support your fellow Wolverines as they participate in a variety of acts.

SENIOR YEAR EVENTS

As graduation season approaches, we know there are a lot of events and information to keep track of. Please use this page to keep up to date and informed about all of the senior happenings.

SENIORS GRADUATION SPEAKERS

Are you interested in being a speaker at graduation? Please fill out this interest form so we can contact you with more details. Auditions will be the week after AP Exams end, May 19 – 23.

PROM & PROMO EXPO

Prom: Saturday, May 24th from 7:00 – 11:00 pm

Prom Expo: Thursday, May 1 at Wolverine Time in the gym

Where we unveil the location and theme of our prom dance. Prom Expo will be on

Tickets will go on sale and guest passes will be available beginning May 1st.

Every year, California students take several statewide tests. When combined with other measures such as grades, class work, and teacher observations, these tests give families and teachers a more complete picture of their child’s learning. You can use the results to identify where your child is doing well and where they might need more support. Your 11th student may be taking one or more of the following California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) tests.

CAASPP: Smarter Balanced Assessments for ELA and Math (SBAC)

Who: 11th Grade Students

What is the test format? The Smarter Balanced assessments are computer-based.

Which standards are tested? The California Common Core State Standards.

When: Tuesday, April 8 (ELA) & Tuesday, April 22 (Math)

How: Juniors will test in locations assigned by their homeroom teacher (list to come)

Westview will be on a modified bell schedule on these testing days to accommodate testing. 11th grade students should arrive at school at 8:35 am in order to report to their designated testing room. Designated testing room assignments will be announced via email and in homerooms the week prior to testing. Please note, the library will be closed on 11th grade CAASPP testing dates (4/8 & 4/22) and will not be accessible to students not testing prior to Period 1.

April 22 CAASPP Bell Schedule - 11th Grade

Students NOT testing (9th, 10th and 12th graders) should report to school no earlier than 11:45 am.

8:35 – 12:00 Testing (11th grade)

12:06 – 12:46 Period 1 (9th, 10th, & 12th grade students arrive)

12:46 – 1:17 Lunch

1:23 – 2:03 Period 2

2:09 – 2:49 Period 3

2:55 – 3:35 Period 4

The Importance of Testing

College Readiness Report/Westview’s Self-evaluation

The results of the ELA and Math sections of this assessment are translated to a college readiness report that is given to you and your student. This report essentially gives your student feedback regarding their readiness to step into a freshman level college English and Math course. The results from this assessment are used by our administration and staff to self-evaluate our curriculum and make comparisons to other similar schools in San Diego and throughout CA.

Early Assessment Program (EAP)

The EAP is a test built into the SBAC exam that was created and is used by the CA Community Colleges, Cal State Universities and other universities throughout California to measure your student’s readiness for college-level English and mathematics courses. It will also provide your student with a report to facilitate opportunities for them to improve their skills during their senior year.

State Seal of Biliteracy (SSB)

The State Seal of Biliteracy (SSB), provides recognition to high school students who are fluent in two or more languages. The attainment level of “Standard Met” or “Standard Exceeded” on the English portion of the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment is required for the State Seal of Biliteracy. The SSB insignia is placed on the diploma and noted on the transcript.

Pursuant to California Education Code Section 60615, parents have the right to opt out of any state assessment. Section 852 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations further provides that parents or guardians may annually submit a written request to the school to excuse their child from any or all parts of the CAASPP for the school year. Therefore, if you wish to exempt your student from testing, notification in writing to your student’s area administrator is required.

• Hee-Jin Peterson, hpeterson@powayusd.com (A-Hog)

• Craig Bowden, cbowden@powayusd.com (Hoh –Pat)

• Shannon Parker, shparker@powayusd.com (Pau – Z)

For instructions on how to access your child’s progress report, please click here for the parent directions in English or here for the Spanish version.

The Wolverine Center is a place for students to access services and resources such as: Counselors, Guidance Technician, Registrar, and Student Services.

Need volunteer hours? Look at the Volunteer in PUSD Opportunities!

Counseling Newsletter \\April Counseling Newsletter

Scholarship \\ List of scholarships 20 due in April & 13 due in May! \\ Job | Internship | Volunteer

Counseling Senior Year Guide & Senior Year Workshops

Counseling Junior Year Guide

The purpose of this class is to help all to learn skills that are critical for their success in the 20th century. This is a combined class taught by Shiv Keyal.

Via Facebook/LinkenIn/YouTube Live
Every Wed & Sat evening at 6:30PM PST (Thursday and Sunday morning, 7AM IST)
Starting April 2, 2025 ~ Anyone can join. No appointments needed ~

Interested people can send an email:
shivkeyal@gmail.com (subject line: 2025 Free Classes)

About Instructor:

Shiv Keyal has engineering degrees (BS in Mechanical Engineering and MS in Industrial Engineering) and has been working in the United States for last 30 years in variety of companies, most recently in medical devices, bio-tech, etc. His work involves improving organizational skills and culture, processes, etc to improve product quality. He has three kids, age 28/25/17, and lives with his wife, Alka, in Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, California. Aseem Keyal (2014) and Rahul Keyal (2017) graduated from Westview and University of California Berkeley and are working in technology field. Our last child, Maya Keyal, is a junior at Westview.

When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:45 - 5:00pm

Where: Library

How: Students can use our One-on-One Tutoring Request 24-25 to request this service

Become a tutor! Wolverine Tutor Survey 24-25.

Dance Interest Form

Audition Workshop: May 20

Auditions: May 22

Location: B106 (room connected to gym facing parking lot)

Mark your calendars for the Dance Troupe Spring Show on May 28, 29, & 30 at the Westview Theatre.

Get your seats to this incredible student performance!

Purchase tickets here.

Dates:

May 1st, 2nd, 3rd at 7pm

May 3rd at 2pm (Understudy performance)

Please visit the Westview athletics calendar for spring sports game times and locations.

CIF Calendars & Playoffs

Spring 2025 CIF Calendar: Follow CIF-San Diego or visit 2024-2025 CIF San Diego for all playoff details.

2025-2026 Sports Calendar: See the 2025-2026 CIF San Diego calendar as you plan your summer travel! Please remember this is subject to change. Fall sports typically kick off about 1-2 weeks before school starts and sports continue through school breaks.

Athletic Clearance 2025-2026

It's time to start preparing for athletics for the next school year! Below are the deadlines for submitting athletic clearance by season. Athletic clearance in Home Campus will open mid-May 2025.

A sports physical scheduled the first weeks of June 2025 can help an athlete stay cleared for all three seasons + CIF playoffs. The Wolverine Athletic Foundation is hosting a sports physical night on June 3, 2025. Registration is NOW OPEN! Spots are limited due to medical professional availability.

Fall Sports: June 11, 2025

Winter Sports: October 29, 2025

Spring Sports: January 29, 2026

Visit the Westview Athletic Clearance webpage

Check your students’ status in their Home Campus registration

Coaches check your status in Home Campus registration

Head coaches are available by email with any questions you have

988 is available for someone going through a crisis OR anyone worried about someone else going through a crisis (family member, friend, etc).

Be in the stands on Friday, June 6, 2025 to watch seniors/freshmen vs juniors/sophomores play in the annual Battle of the Class girls flag football game!

Student registration coming soon!

Our Wolverine community is the true champion! Your generosity helped us raise 20k in just 20 days, ensuring our student-athletes have what they need to compete at the highest level!

Time: 6:00 - 8:30pm at Westview

Registration: Register now! Spots are limited due to medical professionals available

Cost: $40

We need 5 more licensed medical professionals to conduct sports physicals for our student-athletes. If you or someone interested in supporting our athletes, please have them complete this brief interest form so we can follow up.

Per PUSD guidelines, eligible providers include MDs, DOs, DCs (Chiropractors), NPs, and PA-Cs. Unfortunately, PTs, MAs, and CNAs do not meet the district's requirements for physical exams, but are invited to volunteer in other ways!

Our alumni are an important connection to our past, present, and future. Take three quick actions today:

• Add your alumni information to start receiving quarterly team & athletic updates

• Join the Westview Alumni LinkedIn Group

• Follow us at @wolverine_athletic_foundation

Didn't get the alumni email? Email us at alumni@wolverineathleticfoundation.org.

More info can be found in the PTSA Newsletter.

Follow the PTSA on Instagram @westviewptsa.

Become a PTSA member today!

Graduation is just around the corner, and the PTSA is ramping up our fundraising efforts to ensure an unforgettable Grad Nite celebration for the Class of 2025! To make this event truly special for our seniors, we need your help to reach our fundraising goal of $35,000 supporting the seniors planning to attend the event this year.

All funds raised will go directly toward Grad Nite expenses, covering need-based ticket scholarships and bus transportation costs for all students and chaperones. If we reach our full goal, we will also be able to provide some extras for those attending Grad Nite. Your support helps ensure every interested senior enjoys Grad Nite.

We hope you consider supporting Grad Nite in one or more of the following ways:

• make a direct donation via Venmo or Paypal @WestviewPTSA or through our donation page; please add "Grad Nite" in the notes if paying via Venmo or Paypal;
• purchasing a yard sign to celebrate your Class of 2025 graduate;
• purchasing a VIP tent or VIP parking space for the graduation ceremony;
• becoming a corporate sponsor; or
• participating in BUNCO, and bringing a friend!

Click the relevant flyers above and below to learn more. 🫶Thank you for supporting the class of 2025!

The PTSA is pleased to announce the nominees below for next year's Board. An election will be held in April. Please contact wvptsapresident@gmail.com if you are interested in any of the positions below, or if you may be interested in serving on a committee next year.

President: Kelly Farrell

Executive Vice President: Hannah Santero

1st VP Programs: Erika Higginbotham

2nd VP Membership: MaryAnne Obedoza

3rd VP Volunteers: None

4th VP Ways & Means: None

5th VP Grad Nite: None

Recording Secretary: Melanie Cuaresma

Treasurer: Helen Fang

Financial Secretary: None

Historian: Lois Ma

Financial Reviewer: Jessica Crawford

Congratulations to all the nominees!

Your most used links!

24/25 Learning Schedule

Attendance

ASB instagram

Wolverine Center Instagram

Student parking permits & work permits

Newscast (student broadcast)

Nexus (student newspaper)

Homeroom Announcements

Westview Website

Poway Unified School District

Principal's Coffee Chat Newsletter

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