We Are Westview Newsletter

Be sure to stay updated on events by checking the school calendar.

Each newsletter will highlight events for the week and important school deadlines:

• Hoco Ticket Sales September 16

• Order your Football White Out game shirt (on Sept 27): Online order deadline is Sept 16

• PTSA Adult Social: Sept 17 at Fresco from 5:30 to 7:30 PM RSVP here
• PUSD ebike Safety Class: Sept. 17 at 6pm at Del Norte High School Performing Arts Center
• Senior Workshop: Sept 18 - College Application Open Labs, 8:30 am & 2:00pm, Wolverine Center
  
• Improve Workshop: Sept 18 at 3:45pm in the Theatre

• Q1 Progress Notices September 20
  

• Marines Pull Up Bar Challenge September 20

• JV & V Football & Youth Cheer Clinic: September 20

• BAND GOLD Mattress Sale September 21

• Real Talk: Sept 24 Teen Mental Health First Aid intro for parents/caregivers; RSVP here

• Football White Out Game, Youth Dance Clinic, & MS Band Night: September 27

• Order your Pink Out game shirt (on Oct 25): Online order deadline is October 14

• PSAT: October 26, 2024. Registration closed on September 10, 2024
  

• Yearbook: Order here and use school code 8078

Be sure you have the latest version of the Westview App by getting the newest download available! We encourage you to replace your current Westview App by removing any older version of the Westview App and either:

iPhone users – search “Westview” in the App Store and download.

Android Users

All Westview students must have a valid driver's license, current vehicle registration and insurance, complete the online Parking Permit Application form, and be in good financial standing, prior to parking on campus. Parking Permits will be issued before school and during Wolverine Time at the front office with Ms. Hartman. Please wait 1-2 business days after completing the online application to pick up your permit.

You will need the following when applying to park on campus:

• Student Parking Application
• Driver's License
• Current Car Registration
• Proof of Car Insurance
• Read Parking Rules and Regulations

Parking regulations are strictly enforced and students must abide by San Diego Police Department parking laws and regulations.

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

Counseling Newsletter: Updated for September

- see the 10 colleges coming to Westview the week of September 16!

Scholarship

- Updated list of scholarships available for 24/25

Job | Internship | Volunteer

Counseling Senior Year Guide

- Senior Year Workshops: Sept 25 at 8:30am - Personal Insights Questions & Essay Session 1

Counseling Junior Year Guide: Coming soon!

Scholars, along with their parents, guardians or responsible adults, will be required to attend the CBPUSD meetings that will be held once a month on the following dates: September 23rd, October 28th, November 18th, December 9th, January 20th*, February 3rd, March 3rd, April 7th, and May 19th.

" The FALL 2024 application window for CSF membership will be September 6-20. The application is online at https://csfwestview.wixsite.com/westview-csf

The California Scholarship Federation (CSF) is a statewide nonprofit organization (www.csf-cjsf.org) that recognizes outstanding scholarly performance in high school. 10th, 11th, and 12th graders may submit an application online each semester, with the goal of qualifying for membership for at least 4 terms by the end of the senior year. The application window is for two weeks in September for the FALL term and then two weeks in February for the Spring term. CSF Life Members attend the annual Scholars' Banquet where they are presented with a gold honor cord to wear at graduation and also earn the CSF gold seal on their diploma."

Various tutoring options are available on campus in a variety of subject areas. Tutoring is held in the library from 3:45 - 5:00 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. We also offer one-on-one tutoring. Students can use our One-on-One Tutoring Request 24-25 to request this service. Please share this information with your students that need additional support.

We are also looking for more tutors. If you have students who are willing to volunteer their time and skills, please have them complete our Wolverine Tutor Survey 24-25.

Do you love spontaneous comedy, laughs, and fun? Have you always wanted to try your hand at improv? Well, you're in luck! Westview Theatre Company has 2 Improv workshops coming up, followed by auditions, for the 2024-2025 WVTC Improv team!

Workshops: Wednesday, Sept. 18th and Wednesday, Sept. 25th at 3:45pm in the Theatre

Audition: Wednesday, Oct. 2nd at 3:45pm in the Theatre

ANY and ALL Westview High school students are welcome to attend and try it out!

For more information or questions, please contact wvtheatre or wvimprov on Instagram

The theme is Haunted Homecoming: Welcome to the Realm of Tim Burton

Homecoming Dance Tickets go on sale: Monday, September 16

Float Building: September 30 - October 4 from 3:45 to 8:45 on campus

Homecoming Football game & floats: Friday, October 4

Homecoming Dance: Saturday, October 5

FLOAT BUILDING

Students, come have fun with your friends and build your class Homecoming Float! Each class will also need donations & adult volunteers – see below how you can support your class today!

More info: DJ Sosnowski, dsosnowski@powayusd.com, ASB Advisor

Senior Class of 2025

Follow on Instagram |Adult Volunteers & Donations coming soon!

Junior Class of 2026

Follow on Instagram | Float donations | Adult Volunteers

Sophomore Class of 2027

Follow on Instagram | Adult Volunteers & Donations

Freshman Class of 2028

Follow on Instagram | Adult Volunteers & Donations coming soon!

SENIORS:

Jostens will be on campus next Tuesday to discuss caps and gowns. You will be receiving an email this weekend with more information. Come to the gym during Wolverine Time to hear more from Jostens and get information about your graduation day.

School Photos

Our school photographer is Gerardy Photography and they are responsible for sending out the proofs of the portraits from registration or the make-ups. My understanding is the initial set of proofs have been emailed home. If you did not receive an email with the proofs, please contact Gerardy directly. You can call their office (800) 298-7770 or you can email them at cs@gerardyphoto.com

We are Westview High School Science Olympiad, a student-run club dedicated to bringing opportunities for learning and competing in science-based events. Every school year, we recruit student competitors, event coaches, and parent volunteers in order to prepare for invitational, regional, and state-level competitions. This year, we have 23 events-- ranging from Robot Tour, Entomology, Electric Vehicle, and Bungee Drop-- requiring us to find 23 volunteers!

If you are interested in supporting our team and becoming more involved, join our team as an events coach or parent volunteer today! Any support is greatly appreciated. Please contact westviewso.ss@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering and supporting Westview Science Olympiad. Please note that level 2 volunteer clearance is needed to become a volunteer. Check the following page to make sure you meet the criteria for volunteer clearance: https://www.powayusd.com/apps/pages/volunteer-information.

Fall sports have started! The Westview athletics calendar has tryout and competition dates.

Season Tickets & Entry Fees

Some sports during the year have entry fees. You can purchase individual tickets on GoFan. NEW this year is season tickets for girls volleyball and football to make it even easier to cheer on your student.

Mark your calendars for future athletic clearance deadlines:

Winter Sports: October 24, 2024
Spring Sports: January 23, 2025

Girls Soccer Interest Meeting: Tuesday 9/24 in L117 During Lunch

Basketball Cheer & Competition Cheer team try outs: Monday 9/16 at 6pm in Stadium. Sign up here!

Wrestling Open Mat Practices

When: Mondays and Wednesdays

Time: 7:00 to 8:30pm

Where: Wrestling Room at Westview High School

All students who are interested in wrestling are encouraged to come to a practice - no experience required. In addition, we are looking for more lady Wolverines to join the team. Girls wrestling has become the fastest-growing high school sport in the country -- and we want you to be part of the movement!

Please send any questions to Head Coach Kristian Wahlgren (westview.wrestling21@gmail.com)

For 10th-12th grade students only. Students enrolled in any PE class are not concurrently eligible for a PE exemption. It's the student's responsibility to fulfill the team requirements {as designated by the coach} and to turn in paperwork by the deadline. It's coach's responsibility to notify Athletics that the student fulfilled the season with the team.

• The fall deadline was September 3, 2024 - Cheer (Sideline), Cross Country, Field Hockey,
  Flag Football (G), Football, Golf (G), Tennis (G), Volleyball (G), and Water Polo (B).
• The winter deadline is December 2, 2024 - Basketball (Boys, Girls), Cheer (Stunt), Roller Hockey, Soccer (Boys, Girls), Water Polo (G), and Wrestling (Boys, Girls).
• The spring deadline is March 11, 2025 - Badminton, Baseball, Golf (B), Gymnastics, Lacrosse (Boys, Girls), Sand Volleyball (G), Softball, Swim & Dive, Tennis (B), Track & Field, and Volleyball (B).

Complete this form once you have been named to a team's roster, and turn it into Athletics dropbox by the deadline noted. Drop off the forms school days (Monday – Friday, between 8 a.m.-3:45 p.m.) {no appointment necessary}. *There will not be drop-off availability during non-student days/District breaks/holidays.*

Visit the Westview Athletic Clearance webpage: https://westview.powayusd.com/apps/pages/athletic-clearance

Check your students’ status in their Home Campus registration, https://www.homecampus.com/login

Coaches check your status in Home Campus registration, https://www.homecampus.com/login

Head coaches are available by email with any questions you have

More info can be found in the PTSA Newsletter.

Please join us, even if you aren't a PTSA member, on September 17 for a Westview Parent and Caregiver Social at Fresco Pizzeria. No agenda and no pressure - just drop by anytime between 5:30 and 7:30 for a chance to connect and meet other Westview adults. We provide the appetizers; beverages are available for purchase. RSVP here.

Real Talk provides a forum for adults - parents, caregivers, relatives and Westview employees - to hear from mental wellness professionals on topics like teen anxiety, dealing with stress, and helping your teen navigate through change. Our first Real Talk of the 2024-2025 school year is on September 24 in the Westview Staff Lounge from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. This is free of charge to Westview community members. Beverages and light snacks provided. RSVP here.

The 2024-2025 Westview PTSA membership year is open now. You can join by clicking this link. By joining Westview PTSA, you automatically become a member of the California PTA and the National PTA, with membership discounts and scholarship opportunities.

Membership is only $15; or join as a supporter for $30 and receive a Wolverine Discount Card for savings at over 20 local merchants. Your membership supports enhancements for the Westview community like grants to student clubs and to Westview educators, parent and caregiver Real Talk sessions, Reflections national art contest and scholarships for graduating seniors.

Mark your calendars! The PTSA will be meeting at 7 PM on the following dates: January 14, April 8 and June 10. Come hear from the Westview administration, learn about all the great work that PTSA is doing this year, and share your great ideas for new programs. September date to be announced.

Westview is better because of the countless volunteers serving students, teachers, and staff every day. Please complete the PUSD volunteer requirements as soon as possible so there is no delay in your ability to serve as a volunteer, including accessing campus, advising or coaching a student club, or supporting groups like athletics, band, or theater.

If you have questions specific to the volunteer opportunities at Westview and forms required, please contact Susan Hartman at (858) 780-2000 ext 3001.

Show your Wolverine Spirit by wearing black and gold on Fridays! Shop the Westview Spirit Store for adult and youth sizes.

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