We Are Westview Newsletter
November 17th
The school calendar has even more dates and details!
Each newsletter will highlight events for the week and important school deadlines:
- Ongoing: Giving Tree sponsored by PTSA
- Nov 18: Frescos fundraiser hosted by ASB | Order dinner!
- Nov 18: Winter Sport Athlete meeting in gym at lunch
- Nov 18: Winter Formal Ticket Sales begin!
- Nov 20: Senior Workshop: College Application Open Labs
- Nov 20 Unity Day Applications Due
- Nov 20: ASVAB Registration Due | Register here
- Nov 21: Real Talk for Parents: Understanding Anxiety | Register here
- Nov 22: Principal's Coffee 8:45am Staff Lounge Sign Up Here
- Nov 22: PEP RALLY INFO BELOW
- Nov 22: Dodgeball team applications due to ASB
- Nov 22: Senior & Freshman Class Shirt Orders Due
- Nov 25 through the 29th Winter Break Learning will not be in session.
- Dec 04: ASVAB Test 8am Room A101
Dec 04: PTSA Game Day in Plaza
- Dec 04: Dance Troupe Show
- Dec 05: Dance Troupe Show
- Dec 05: PTSA Open Gym at lunch
EVENTS FOR PARENTS
ASB UPDATES INCLUDING WINTER FORMAL DETAILS BELOW
Winter Formal 2024!
Only 400 tickets available!
Beautiful Downtown San Diego!
WINTER FORMAL HARBOR CRUISE:
What’s better than Winter Formal?
Winter Formal ON A BOAT! Our Winter Dance will be on the Hornblower Adventurer December 13th from 7:00 – 10:00. The tickets go on sale Monday, November 18 and start at $95. They are available online or in person at the finance office. Ticket prices will increase as we get closer to the date. *Due to the limited capacity of the boat, we will only sell 400 tickets.
UNITY DAY LEADER APPLICATION:
Our annual Unity Day program for all 10th graders will be on December 9 and 10. We are accepting applications for Junior and Senior leaders. Apply online here by Wednesday, November 20th.
SENIOR SHIRTS
Our senior shirts are ready for pre-sale now. You can order through the webstore or the finance office. We are accepting orders through November 22 and the shirts will be ready for pick-up before Winter Break.
CLASS OF 2028 SHIRTS
The Class of 2028 has designed spirit shirts in their class color. Please preorder online or finance window the shirts by Friday, November 22.
DODGEBALL
‘tis the season. The annual dodgeball tournament! All games will be at lunch in the gym.
Date: Wednesday, December 11
Team Applications Due: Friday, November 22 | Application & Rules here
Cost: Each team costs $50, payable at Finance window ($5/person)
GIVING TREE - Help make the holidays brighter
Once again the Westview PTSA's Giving Tree program is facilitating wish list fulfillment for Westview families in need during the holiday season, and collecting donations to support students with essential items and school activity funding through Support Services. Sign up here to shop for a family's wish list, donate a gift card, or make a financial donation.
If you know a Westview community member in need, contact Dalia from Student Services at dyacoub@powayusd.com. Contact Kristine at kristinebrownlee@hotmail.com with any other Giving Tree questions.
You can also support this and other Westview PTSA programs by becoming a member or supporting PTSA fundraisers like the Wolverine Discount Card or Regal Cinema Fundraiser.
The Westview Foundation Holiday Fundraiser with See’s Candy is underway! This is the perfect opportunity to purchase delicious holiday treats and gifts while supporting our school. A percentage of the profits from every purchase goes directly to benefit our school in countless ways. Share the link with your friends and family to spread the word and maximize the impact: https://www.yumraising.com/secure/westviewf_westview_foundation__holiday_shoppi10/KatBra2123/
Thank you for helping us make a difference!
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
- List of scholarships: 12 due by November 29th/30th & 42 due in December
- FAFSA for 25/26 is set to open December 1st
Counseling Senior Year Guide & Senior Year Workshops
Counseling Junior Year Guide: IS READY! Class of 2026, take a look!
PSAT RESULTS
PSAT scores are out. Students can get their scores by logging in to Student Score Reports with the username and password they use for their College Board account.
If students don't have an account, they can create one using this link create college board account."
STUDY ABROAD!
Exciting news! Westview has been granted access to up to $100,000 in scholarships to study abroad this summer!
Come learn more about applications, locations and how to earn a scholarship at our informational meeting on Tuesday, November 19th at 6:00pm in room G103. Questions? Email Profe Swaney: cswaney@powayusd.com
ASVAB Registration Announcement
Register for ASVAB at Westview HERE
Registration Deadline: This form will close on November 20th
Event Date: December 4, 2024
Test Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Westview High School
Eligibility: Must be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
Requirements: Bring your student ID and Chromebook
Cost: There is no cost to take this test.
ASVAB Interpretation: January 8th. Email confirmation will be sent.
Don't miss this opportunity to assess your skills and interests for future career planning!
Wolverine Tutoring
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.
WOLVERINE WELLNESS
Westview Theatre Company presents “Wizard of Oz”
Dates: November 14-22, 2024
Tickets: SALE NOW!
WESTVIEW PODCAST
“Wolverine Pause” is currently streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
Ep. 1 - Community College Is "Very Demure, Very Mindful"
Ep. 2 - How To Stay Afloat During College Apps
Ep. 3 - First Gen American Experience
NEXUS NEWS
Student Winners:
Aspen Cotton won Superior for Commentary Writing
Abby Siu won Superior for Review Writing
Phoebe Vo won Excellent for Feature Writing
Karis Chen won Excellent for Sports Writing
Ella Jiang won Excellent for News Writing
Leanne Fan won Honorable Mention for Editorial Cartooning
College Signing Day!
Congratulations to the 9 Wolverines committed to playing athletics at the next level! Thank you to San Diego Sports Association for celebrating our incredible athletes at Snapdragon Stadium!
Watch their signing day moments here!
EDUCATOR HIGHLIGHTS
WESTVIEW'S OWN Meg Heidrick- Barnes
Meg won Champion of the Year at the Best Buddies Gala last night, raising over $14,000 for the program! Thank you to all of you who donated towards her campaign!
Meg is a true gem, a tireless champion for inclusion on our campus and a just a wonderful human! We are so lucky to have her at Westview!
Our Korean Education Partners donate to WHS Library.
San Diego Korean Parents Association (SDKPA) made a donation to Westview High School. Since 2013, SDKPA has proudly supported San Diego Public Schools, and we are honored to continue this tradition of community support.
SDKPA is a non-profit organization established by volunteer Korean parents in San Diego County. We organize and support various events and activities that children with Korean heritage can benefit from. To learn more about SDKPA, please visit our website, https://sdkpa.org/wp/sdkpa-english/
Jen Radosevich and Sheller Doniyee along with our learners are Designing Evolving Spaces for our Wolverine community.
OPEN GYM THIS WEEK!
The Westview athletics calendar has tryout and competition dates. Winter sports kick off November 9
Spring Sports athletic clearance deadline: January 23, 2025
Fall Sport Playoffs
Flag Football: HOME Nov 19 5:00pm
Football: HOME Nov 22 buy tickets here!
Cross Country: Congratulations to the boys for earning 3rd at CIF championships and getting a state bid!
Boys Water Polo: Congratulations on your CIF championship run and earning CIF Runner Up!
Follow CIF-San Diego or visit 2024 CIF San Diego for all playoff details.
Winter Sport Tryouts & Meetings
Boys Soccer Parent Meeting: Nov 19th from 6-7pm
Girls Soccer: Parent Meeting Nov 20th at 6:30pm Staff Lounge
Girls Water Polo: Accepting new athletes, no roster cuts! Practices M-F from 5-7pm.
Boys Lacrosse Winter Pre-Season
Who: Current Westview Students, no lacrosse experience needed!
When: Coach Blake and Coach Foster will be coaching the preseason team. Weekly practices will likely be one weekday practice right after school and one Saturday practice. There will be at least six Sunday games played at SDSU with hopefully a playoff game (December 15, 22, 29, and January 5, 12, 19).
Cost: Athletes can choose to play all games & practices ($275) or just practices ($150). This fee will cover registration and coaching and will include a ULax pinnie and a WV preseason shooter shirt.
Register Here
Questions: Email westviewboyslacrosse@gmail.com
NEW! Winter Sport Ticket to Play
All Tickets-to-Play (TTP) will be given directly to the Coach! You can check the Home Campus registration for clearance status at any time.
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
GET TWO MOVIE TICKETS FOR $30 AND SUPPORT THE PTSA
Volunteer in Westview's Front Office
More info can be found in the PTSA Newsletter.
😃 THIS WEEK'S PTSA ACTIVITIES😃
Tuesday and Thursday: Lunchtime open gym
Wednesday: Diversity, Inclusion and Outreach Committee meeting
Thursday: Real Talk: Understanding Anxiety - How Do We Help Our Teens?
Friday: Principal's Coffee - refreshments provided by PTSA
PARENTS OF SENIORS
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.
Ready to join the Wolverine Athletic Foundation?
We are looking for volunteers to serve in important roles (Assistant Treasurer, Technology Chair, Camps Chair, Community Events Chair, & Alumni Relations Chair) 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.
Follow us at Wolverine_Athletic_Foundation and follow your student's sport(s)!
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