We like to shine the staff spotlight on Mrs. Shaney Bender who qualified last June for the BOSTON MARATHON! Fun fact...she qualified at the Charlevoix Marathon in Michigan which was the first full marathon she had ever competed in. WOW! Her training partners have been her three dogs and it looks like they’ll be running with her a little longer because the Boston Marathon has been rescheduled for September 14, 2020. CONGRATULATIONS, Mrs. Bender! #WarriorPride
It’s time for another teacher feature, and today is dedicated to Mr. Ryan Glassman who teaches US History and Government. Fun fact...Mr. Glassman was named Drum Major of the Concord Marching Minutemen in 2001-2002. Under his leadership, Concord was the ISSMA State Runners-up in the 2002 Class B State Finals. Thank you, Glassman, for inspiring a love of American history and politics in the hearts and minds of Westview students.
LUAH (Learning Uniquely at Home) packets are being delivered TODAY on the two-hour delay bus schedule for regular bus riders. Please be ready to receive your packet and return any library books you might have when the bus arrives. Pick up times for non-bus riders are 8:30-10:30am (K-4) and 8:30-11:30am (grades 5-8.)
Today’s teacher spotlight is Mrs. Lauren Welch, formerly known as Miss McCoy. We’d like to formally congratulate her, as she was married on March 28!
Fun fact...Mrs. Welch is a pescatarian. The only meat she will eat is fish. She says, “I've never liked to eat meat, and I have been a pescatarian most of my life. I avoid the meat section in the grocery store because even seeing raw meat makes me nauseous.”
Thank you for your dedication to the students at Westview!
Westview’s very own Geek Squad, AKA technology department, will have a table setup at door 19 during the times that students can pickup their locker belongings. Students can get Chromebook chargers and have Chromebooks looked at for service if needed. These dates are the next four Mondays (4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18) from 8:30-11:30am at the gym/auditorium doors.
Today’s teacher spotlight is dedicated to Mr. Paul Baker. Fun fact...he was a three time NECC pole vault champion in high school (1980, 81 & 82). He has been a teacher at Westview for 33 years, coached varsity track for 18 years and JH track for 1 year.
At-home learning packets are coming Monday. Buses will deliver on 2 hour delay schedule for regular riders. Pickup times for walkers and non-bus riders will be 8:30 to 10:30 AM at the K to 4 buildings and 8:30 to 11:30 AM for grades 6 to 8. High school will utilize E-learning.
CLASS OF 2020: EXCITING NEWS! We will be distributing your graduation caps and gowns and yard signs on Monday, April 27, from 9am-noon at the gym/auditorium doors.
1. If you left your Chromebook charger at school, you can pick it up THIS WEEK from 9-12pm at door 2. If for some reason you can't make it this week, please contact Randy Sizemore at sizemorer@westview.k12.in.us
2. If you left personal belongings in your locker, you can pick them up at the school building on the following Mondays (4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18) from 8:30-11:30am at the gym/auditorium door. We will meet you at the door.
3. Make sure you check your Google Classroom and emails for your schoolwork. There is a grade for this period of online schooling.
4. As always, if you have questions, you can contact your teachers through email or you can call the school at 260-768-4146. We will get back to you.
Stay Safe!
We can’t begin to thank our administrative professionals enough for all they do! Let’s face it, they run the school. 😀 Thank you Jolene Yoder, Brenda Lehman, Jennifer Klaassen, Pam Miller, Juanita Yoder, Abby Vaughn, and Melody Hochstetler.
ENJOY YOUR DAY! ❤️
Student athletes...It was just announced that all 2019-20 physicals that are on IHSAA forms will be valid for the 2020-2021 school year. This is due to the difficulty scheduling physicals this spring and summer.
The Community Harvest Food Bank’s Mobile Pantry will be held every Monday at 1 pm at the IGA parking lot in Wolcottville in a drive thru fashion.
For the safety of Community Harvest’s staff and volunteers, they request that participants clear and unlock the trunk of their vehicle to facilitate a no-contact transfer of groceries.
If you are in the Shipshewana area and need food or would like to donate, here is the information. #WeAreInThisTogether
If you are missing your Chromebook charger, or possibly your Chromebook, we will be having open hours for you to pick up those devices.
Starting on Monday, April 20th through Friday, April 24th, you will be able to pick up your charger or Chromebook at door number 2 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 Noon.
Door number 2 is the west side door right beside the admin office. It is the exit door closest to the technology office.
Please bring your Chromebook with you so we can confirm and match the charger number with your Chromebook.
We also ask that you be mindful of the 6 ft guidelines and that one student enters the entryway at a time. Please stand on the X that will be marked on the floor and try not to get too close to one another or the technician working.
Lastly, if you have any COVID-19 symptoms, DO NOT COME TO THE SCHOOL! Instead, notify Randy Sizemore at sizemorer@westview.k12.in
We will figure out another way to get it to you.
SENIORS: The state of Indiana has extended the FAFSA deadline. See link!
https://indianapublicmedia.org/news/indiana-extends-fafsa-deadline-after-fewer-students-file.php
Interested in playing or managing volleyball this season? Fill out the survey completely. Staff will be in contact about summer open gyms and workout schedules.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNo34-gjAh1fevgpiG8Penz_eNzalyLoIDryPV_7Adchm6Vw/viewform
Westview Jr/Sr High School has two openings for special education teachers. If interested, please contact high school principal, Mr. Rich Cory at coryri@westview.k12.in.us
CLASS OF 2020: Your senior class sponsors know you are feeling robbed of the best weeks of your senior year, so they special ordered yard signs for you to display with pride. Look for more information regarding distribution. A special thank you to Lagwana for printing the signs!
PROM UPDATE: The original prom date of May 9th has been postponed to a later date, but junior class sponsors tell us it is being rescheduled. Stay tuned for more information! 😀
It’s #PhoneAFriendFriday! Remember....texting DOES NOT COUNT! 😃
