We Are Westview Newsletter
October 13th, 2024
FALL CALL!
Hello Westview Families,
Fall is upon us and so is the Westview Foundation’s annual fall fund drive. This year’s Fall Call For Giving campaign has an ambitious goal to raise $65,000 for our award winning Blue Ribbon high school.
PUSD is facing its largest budget deficit since the Great Recession (2008): a $28 million shortfall that we will need to address over the next two years, with a minimum of $15 million in budget solutions required for the 2024-25 school year.
In collaboration with Principal Remillard, the $65,000 fundraising goal is for the following:
$25,000 For site wide needs
$19,000 Teacher/staff grants for classroom and school enhancements and needs
$10,000 School wide technology needs and subscriptions
$2,500 Water bottle filling station
$2,000 Student Services program support
$2,000 Grad Night donation
The Westview Foundation’s role is vital to provide students with the tools, technologies and programs they need for an elevated and interactive learning experience that aims to benefit every learner academically, socially and mentally.
Given the current budget restraints, it is important more than ever for everyone to offer support in whatever form is comfortable for you to ensure we are all helping to make a difference in the lives of our learners.
Please consider donating to our Fall Call For Giving campaign as every dollar supports Westview students, teachers and community. The suggested family donation is $300, however, any dollar amount is appreciated.
You may use the link below to make an online donation or complete the Donation Form to be dropped off with a check, payable to Westview Foundation, at the front office.
https://westviewfoundation.org/funddrive.html
We thank those families who have already contributed to our fundraising efforts which enabled the Foundation to fund $4,500 for extended Library hours benefiting all Westview students.
Thank you for your consideration.
The 2024-25 Westview Foundation
The school calendar has even more dates and details!
Each newsletter will highlight events for the week and important school deadlines:
Now: Order football Pink Out game shirt (on Oct 25) Online by October 14
- Now: Order your Yearbook here and use school code 8078
- Oct 16 Lunchtime Activity Day on Plaza provided by PTSA; adult volunteers sign up here
- Oct 17 PUSD College & Career Fair
- Oct 22 Love on a Leash therapy dog visit provided by PTSA; adult volunteers sign up here
- Oct 23 New Families Tour
- Oct 24 Finals/Minimum Day
- Oct 24 Winter Sport Athletic Clearance due
- Oct 25 Finals/Minimum Day
- Oct 25 End of Quarter 1
- Oct 25 Principal's Coffee
- Oct 26 PSAT (Registration closed September 10, 2024)
- Oct 28 No School
- Oct 30 Senior Workshop: College app open labs
- Nov 1 AP Exam Ordering Deadline
Educators stretching their creative muscle! Watch the video below!
CHROMEBOOK UPDATES
Attention: All students
Each year, your Chromebook must be updated, for regular use and for use in state testing. Please follow these directions to update your Chromebook at school, as you must be on school wifi in order to complete these steps. This will not work if you attempt these steps at home. Please bring your Chromebook to campus and follow these instructions during homeroom or during wolverine time, before October 25, if you have not done so.
STEPS FOR CHROMEBOOK UPDATE & BLUEBOOK APP CHECK
I. Chromebook OS update
1. Sign into MyPlan
2. Click on bottom right internet icon
3. Select Settings from the right hand bottom corner
4. Select About ChromeOS from the bottom left hand side listing
5. Select Check for Updates
OR
6. Select Allow Chromebook to update
7. Logout and start readiness check steps below
II. Bluebook App Check
- Connect Chromebook to PUSD Wi-fi (if not already)
- Allow Chromebook to refresh if needed (should automatically run when connecting to PUSD wi-fi)
- Do NOT login to MyPlan !!!!.
- Click on “APPS” in the bottom left-hand corner.
- Check that the "Blue Book" option is available.
- Select "Blue Book".
- Instead of signing into Blue Book at this time - select “Test Your Device” in the upper right-hand corner.
- Allow the test to run to ensure device readiness.
- Once complete - a box will appear with 2 check marks - the check has been completed and successful.
Please reach out to Mrs. Paranjape in the assistant principal’s office if you have any other questions or concerns.
The Wolverine Center is a place for students to access services and resources such as: Counselors, Guidance Technician, Registrar, and Student Services.
Wolverine Center Newsletters
Counseling Newsletter: Updated for September
- see the 10 colleges at Westview the week of October 14, including Penn State, UCSB, Michigan State, & University of Iowa! Sign up on SCOIR!
- Updated list of scholarships available for 24/25, with 20 due in November
- FAFSA for 25/26 is set to open December 1st
Counseling Junior Year Guide: IS READY! Class of 2026, take a look!
Wolverine Tutoring
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.
Fall Orchestra Concert
October 16 from 6:30-7:30pm in the theatre, no tickets required!
WESTVIEW PODCAST!
The first episode of our podcast “Wolverine Pause” is currently streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. Our hosts, Sarah and Juliana sat down with three counselors from Mira Costa College to discuss some of the benefits of community college and what high school students need to know about college.
Westview Theatre Company presents “Wizard of Oz” November 14-22, 2024!
Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide. Tickets on sale soon.
BEST BUDDIES
Happy October, Best Buddies Family!
It is officially the start of Spooky Season and we're so excited to inform you of all the fun events we have planned!
Saturday 10/26: Trunk or Treat
Dress up in your Halloween costumes and come Trick or Treat with friends from Best Buddies Clubs in our district. Parents and community groups can also sign up to host a "trunk." donate candy/treats to hand out, or volunteer at the event-- An RSVP and more information will come on that when we get it from DNHS Best Buddies.
Where: Del Norte High School Parking Lot
When: 3:00-5:00 PM
Who: Friends and family
Inclusion Film Festival ~in Support of Best Buddies in San Diego~
Our club advisor, Mrs. H-B (Meg Heidrick-Barnes) has been nominated as a Champion of the Year for Best Buddies in San Diego. To support her efforts to become the Grand Champion in San Diego, we want to let you know about these events she is planning to raise money for Best Buddies in San Diego. Though these are not officially club events, all students, families, friends, and supporters of Best Buddies are welcome!
Saturday 10/19: Monsters University (rated G)
Come cuddle up with a blanket to watch a movie with your friends and family to support Best Buddies in San Diego! FREE ADMISSION (donations to Best Buddies are encouraged) and bring money for snacks!
Where: Westview High School Theater
When: 3:00-5:00 pm
Who: Friends and family
Wednesday 10/30: Wonder (rated PG)
Come cuddle up with a blanket to watch a movie with your friends and family to support Best Buddies in San Diego! FREE ADMISSION (donations to Best Buddies are encouraged) and bring money for snacks!
Where: Westview High School Theater
When: 4:30-6:00 pm
Who: Friends and family
LUNCHTIME OPEN GYM EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY
The Westview athletics calendar has tryout and competition dates.
Winter sports kick off November 9
Mark your calendars for future athletic clearance deadlines:
Winter Sports: October 24, 2024 (G & B basketball, Roller Hockey, G & B soccer, G water polo, wrestling)
Spring Sports: January 23, 2025
Winter Sport Interest Meetings & Try Out Info
Boys Lacrosse 2025 Season
- Winter Westview Legacy Lacrosse & Spring of 2025 Westview Boys Lacrosse
- Details of a pre-season meeting will be coming soon
- Welcoming back our returning players and meeting new players
- No previous experience necessary, just a willingness to be a part of a great group committed to teamwork, discipline and having a good time
- Interested? Submit this brief form
- Questions: westviewboyslacrosse@gmail.com
Girls Water Polo 24/25 Season
Athletes should complete this interest form and register for pre-season practices 10/21-11/7!
24/25 Basketball Try Outs
24/25 Basketball Try Outs
Saturday, November 4, 2024
Girls JV / Varsity 9a.m. - 11 a.m.
Boys JV / Varsity 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Boys Frosh 1:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Monday, 11/6, and Tuesday, 11/7, time and location TBA
Location: Mesa Verde Middle School Gym, 8375 Entreken Way, San Diego, CA 92129
park to the right of the main office door and enter through gate between buildings
Additional tryout dates may be provided dependent on volleyball playoffs. Stay tuned!
Wrestling Open Mat Practices
When: Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: 7:00 to 8:30pm
Where: Wrestling Room at Westview High School
Contact: Head Coach Kristian Wahlgren (westview.wrestling21@gmail.com)
Athletic PE Exemption Form
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 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)
RESOURCES
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
Champion of the Year candidate
Meg, the Special Education Advisor at Westview High School since its opening in 2002, has been a dedicated supporter of Best Buddies for over 20 years. Best Buddies is a transformative program on campus that fosters meaningful one-to-one friendships between students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The club bridges gaps, bringing together students who might not otherwise connect, ensuring everyone feels included and has a buddy. Meg is the chapter advisor of WHS Best Buddies and has played an instrumental role in ensuring the club's success.
This year, Meg has been nominated as a Champion of the Year candidate for Best Buddies San Diego, recognized for her outstanding leadership and dedication to creating an inclusive campus culture. She is one of 11 Champions competing to raise the most funds and awareness during an 11-week campaign, all in support of Best Buddies' mission of inclusion. At the upcoming Champion of the Year Gala on November 13, these efforts will be celebrated, and one Grand Champion will be crowned.
You can support Meg’s campaign and help amplify the life-changing impact of Best Buddies by visiting her fundraising page: www.BestBuddiesChampion.org/SanDiego/Supporting/#MegHB.
GET TWO MOVIE TICKETS FOR $30 AND SUPPORT THE PTSA
Volunteer in Westview's Front Office
OCTOBER 16: BEREAVEMENT WORKSHOP
More info can be found in the PTSA Newsletter.
😃 THIS WEEK'S PTSA ACTIVITIES😃
Tuesday and Thursday: Lunchtime open gym
Wednesday, Oct 16: Activity Day on the Plaza
YOUR INVOLVEMENT MATTERS
SUPPORT THE PTSA
The PTSA is once again providing 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!
Please consider supporting these initiatives and others like them by becoming a PTSA member, purchasing a Wolverine Discount Card or making a donation to your favorite PTSA program. When you join Westview's PTSA, you automatically become a member of the California PTA and the National PTA, with membership discounts and scholarship opportunities.
You can find out more by following @westviewptsa on Instagram or reading the PTSA's weekly newsletter. You are encouraged to reach out to wvptsapresident@gmail.com with any questions.
- See the impact we've made since officially kicking off this school year
- Read our approach and monthly meeting highlights
- We are thankful to the 8 businesses who said yes to supporting Westview athletics! Sherwin Williams (Carmel Mountain), Dixieline Lumber, Gaspar Physical Therapy, Steps of Faith Foundation, Endless Summer Hardscapes, Smiles by Dr. Leila, Del Sur Dentistry, and Off the Fifty-Six home team. Become a business sponsor today!
Ready to join the Wolverine Athletic Foundation?
We are looking for volunteers to serve in key roles to keep taking us to the next level. Email us at secretary@wolverineathleticfoundation.org. If interested in other areas, share how you'd like to be involved on our WAF interest form.
Technology Chair: Helps in organizing and building technology needs to meet WAF operational needs and goals. Can include website, electronics payments, Google Workspace, and more.
Camps Chair: Works with coaches as they develop their summer camps for the community, ensuring camp information is distributed, waivers confirmed, and processes are followed. Serves as the lead for WAF in ensuring financial processes are followed and works with the Communication Chair to ensure camp information is distributed as appropriate. Peak time is June & July.
Community Events Chair: Builds and leads events that bring the community into Westview athletics. Time commitment is based on volunteer’s vision and plan and will have a committee.
Alumni Relations Chair: Serves as the lead liaison for alumni. Builds and implements a strategy for cultivating alumni engagement for Westview athletics and teams, including working with other officers to share information or invite alumni to join supporter campaigns.
If you're on Instagram, remember to follow us at Wolverine_Athletic_Foundation and follow your student's sport(s)!
Thank you to the committed volunteers who donate their time on the Wolverine Athletic Foundation to make magic happen!
Your most used links!
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Student parking permits & work permits
Newscast (student broadcast)
Nexus (student newspaper)
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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. 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