On Monday, 1/20, an outside contractor will be here to service the solar panels. From 6AM to 6PM, any vehicles parked under the solar arrays may be towed at the owner's expense.

Please be mindful of the service technicians and their equipment.

NEW!! What's for dinner Westview? DINE OUT CALENDAR AVAILABLE NOW!

DINE OUT WITH WESTVIEW'S FUNDRAISING VENDORS CALENDAR. Click to subscribe and add to your calendar!

The school calendar has even more dates and details!

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

• Ongoing: Alumni add your information here to receive athletic updates!

• Ongoing: Join the Westview Alumni LinkedIn Group

January

• 14 Cocoa and Cram 3:35- 5:00 Link Crew /Staff Lounge
• 14 Therapy dog visits for students sponsored by PTSA
• 14 PTSA Association meeting/FOUNDATION meeting
• 15 Teacher Directed Pro-Grow Late Start Day
• 15 Family Tour 8:00 to 9:00
• 16 Wolverine Store
• 16 Finals/Minimum Day
• 17 Finals/Minimum Day
• 17 End of Quarter 2

• 19 Dance Troupe Competition

• 20 Martin Luther King Day
• 21 Financial Aid Night, 6:00 pm, Theater
• 21 Start of Quarter 3/Late Start
• 21 PTSA Open Gym at Lunch
• 21 Link Crew Event for 9th Graders / (9th grade in at 8:35) Freshman Connections/GYM
• 22 PPMC in WC @ Lunch**
• 22 Family Tour 8:00 to 9:00AM
• 22 PTSA Game Day in Plaza
• 23 Spring Sport Athletic Clearance Due

Families,

Westview will be welcoming a new Health Technician sometime in January. For any medical needs, updates and general Health Office information, please email office assistant Susan Hartman at shartman@powayusd.com

As always the information sent is confidential. Our resource nurse Mrs.JoAnn Chauvapan, who serves our Westview Community can be reached at any time by email at jchauvapan@powayusd.com

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

Counseling Newsletter

Scholarship

- List of scholarships: there are 20 due in January

- FAFSA for 25/26 is open!

Job | Internship | Volunteer

Counseling Senior Year Guide & Senior Year Workshops

Counseling Junior Year Guide: IS READY! Class of 2026, take a look!

Parent Workshop: Developing a 4-year Plan

Are you interested in helping your student develop a 4-year plan? Please check out our 4-year Planning presentation (recorded earlier this year). The information covers the 4x4 schedule and graduation and college entrance requirements. Additional information is available on our 4-year Planning website.

It’s almost time for students to start selecting courses for the 2025-2026 school year. The Course Request Window will be open by grade level according to the dates below. Please make sure your student logs into their Synergy/StudentVue account to select courses during the designated course request window.

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.

State Seal of Civic Engagement Applications Now Open!

Are you a senior who has a demonstrated passion and knowledge about democracy?

Do you or have you participated in one or more civic engagement projects that address real problems?

If yes, you could qualify for the State Seal of Civic Engagement (SSCE). There are two parts to the application: The Student Application Form (Student Application Form) and the Student Reference Form (Student Reference Form).

Timeline: Applications due by March 21st,2025 Recipients notified in April 2025.

Don't delay! Apply Today

What is it?

All California students, particularly those from historically marginalized communities, will have early and frequent access throughout their PK-12 education to high-quality civic learning opportunities that enable students to learn about civic and political issues, discuss and deliberate issues while considering multiple viewpoints, and to take informed action to work with others to address real world problems.

The State Seal of Civic Engagement recognizes young people who are already participating in and knowledgeable about our democracy.

https://www.civicseal.org/

PUSD is excited to share a wonderful internship opportunity for PUSD students with the Asian Pacific Coalition of San Diego (APAC SD). This internship will allow students to work alongside elected officials and community-based organizations this summer.

Participants will receive a $2,000 stipend upon completion of the internship. Please note that the application deadline is February 10, 2025. For more information, feel free to contact Natasha Wong, an APAC Board Member.

https://apacsd.org/summer-internship/

Congratulations to the following Wolverines on successfully auditioning into the All-Southern and All-State Bands and Orchestras. GOLD is very well represented again this year with 16 in All-Southern and 15 in All-State.

Brandon Carr, Westview GOLD student President, we wish him a very special congratulations on making the top ensemble in BOTH honor groups!

The Westview athletics calendar has tryout and competition dates.

Follow CIF-San Diego or visit 2024 CIF San Diego for all playoff details.

Current Westview students are invited to participate in any sport preseason activities. See preseason opportunities here and get registered today! Athletes must be registered for preseason activities to participate. This is different than the school athletic clearance.

Swim & Dive

Parent Meeting: January 17 at 6:00pm

Register for swim preseason now!

Girls Lacrosse Tryouts

• Try out dates: February 10, February 11, & February 12, 2025
• Times: 5:45pm-7:45pm
• Bring: LAX stick, goggles, mouth guards, cleats, & water
• Location: Westview Stadium

Register for girls lacrosse preseason now!

Softball Preseason: Registration coming!

Track Preseason: Register here!

Are you ready to challenge yourself, improve your fitness, and be part of a winning team? The track team is looking for new members, and we want YOU to join us!

What: Track Team Informational Meeting
When: Wednesday, January 15th, at 4:00 PM
Where: The Stadium

This meeting is open to all students interested in running, jumping, or throwing events. Come learn about the team, meet the coaches, and hear what makes track such an exciting sport.

No prior experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to try something new!

We hope to see you there! If you have any questions, feel free to contact Coach Eric Dorris: coachedorris@gmail.com

Run, jump, and throw your way to success—join the track team!

For 10th-12th grade students only. Complete this form once named to a team's roster, and turn it into Athletics dropbox by the deadline

• 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)

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).

More info can be found in the PTSA Newsletter. Follow the PTSA on Instagram @westviewptsa.

Get your Wolverine Discount Card and save money at local merchants while supporting PTSA programs like lunchtime open gym every Tuesday and Thursday, and has planned therapy dog visits, field days and monthly lunchtime activity game days for Westview students; as well as staff grants; Reflections art appreciation; hospitality support for Principal's Coffee; and much more!

We are seeking a few adult volunteers this Tuesday, January 14 during lunchtime, to help during Love on a Leash's therapy dog visit for students. Sign up here to volunteer. Therapy dogs provide emotional support and promote mental wellbeing for our students, which is especially important right before finals.

Grad Nite Form

In order to complete your purchase, you must download the 2025 Grad Nite form found on our website and must return it by April 1, 2025, signed by both the student at a parent/legal guardian. Completed forms can be scanned and emailed to westviewgradnite@gmail.com or dropped off in the Westview front office. Failure to return the form in time may result in cancellation of purchase without a refund.

@stu.powayusd.com - Important information for students

Grad Nite tickets were automatically sent upon purchase to the student email address that was entered in the purchase form. Students must bring their ticket as well as a picture ID matching the full name on their ticket in order to board the bus for Grad Nite.

There are no email accounts associated with user IDs ending in @stu.powayusd.com which means the student cannot access their ticket or any additional important Grad Nite emails. If you entered your school user ID as your email, or if you otherwise have not received a Grad Nite ticket that you purchased, please email westviewgradnite@gmail.com from a valid student email address.

Increasing access to sports is our priority. WAF is considering hosting a sports physical night in May 2025 at Westview to support 25/26 athletic clearance for athletes.

To make this happen, we are looking for 15+ generous doctors who can donate their time completing a sports physical for athletes. Doctors do not have to be associated with Westview. If interested, email president@wolverineathleticfoundation.org. Thank you for considering!

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.

Help take your student's athletic experience to the next level. Consider these roles today! At Large Board Member - Engagement, Technology Chair, & Assistant Treasurer. You can read about WAF positions here and email us at secretary@wolverineathleticfoundation.org to share how you want to support.

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