Wildcat Weekly

11/16/2025

A Message from Dr. Delgado:

Wildcat Families,

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I find myself reflecting on what this season truly means. Every year, my family gathers together, rotating between my home and my mother’s home. This year, we will be celebrating at my mother’s house — a tradition that always fills me with anticipation and joy. I look forward to seeing familiar faces, reconnecting with family members I haven’t been able to visit with in some time, and simply sharing space with the people I love.

For me, Thanksgiving is not only a time to give thanks, but a moment to celebrate family — those who support us, ground us, and tell us the truth even when it’s hard to hear. I am deeply grateful for my own family, who keeps me steady and reminds me of what matters most.

This year, I also find myself adding all of you to that circle of family.

The work of turnaround is not easy — far from it — but somehow, together, we keep moving, keep smiling, and keep showing up for our students and for one another. I love seeing your faces each morning and throughout the day. On weekends when I’m on campus, it always brings me joy to run into a staff member and exchange a quick hello or share how things are going. I feel the same when talking with parents and students; with each conversation, I get to know you a little more, and I truly enjoy that.

Westview is rich with family, culture, unity, and strength. I am grateful and honored to be part of this community.

I wish each of you a warm and wonderful Thanksgiving break — may your week be filled with family, love, rest, and memories that carry you forward until the next holiday.

Happy Thanksgiving, Wildcats! 🦃💜

With Wildcat Pride,
Dr. Emily R. Delgado

Principal, Westview Middle School

At Westview Middle School, we believe in celebrating the positive choices our students make every day. We are excited to announce the launch of our new PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) Points System, which will begin this Tuesday!

Our PBIS system is designed to encourage and reward students for demonstrating positive behaviors across all areas of campus—classrooms, hallways, the cafeteria, and dismissal areas.

Students can earn points for actions such as:

• Engaging in academic work for at least 90% of class time (10 points)

• Turning in all assigned work (10 points)

• Arriving to class on time (8 points)

• Wearing their student ID (8 points)

• Walking safely and respectfully in the hallways (8 points)

• Demonstrating perfect attendance for six weeks (500 points)

• Demonstrating perfect attendance for three weeks (200 points)

A complete list of behaviors and their corresponding point values can be found in the Wildcat PBIS Points Matrix linked below.

Every student will not receive points for every behavior, but points will be distributed equitably so that all students have an equal opportunity to earn rewards. Any adult on campus can recognize a student by scanning their ID badge and awarding points instantly for demonstrating one of our identified positive behaviors.

Students will collect their points in an online system that works like a digital “bank account.” As they earn points, they can choose to spend them in the Wildcat Marketplace—a reward store featuring both small prizes and high-point items students may want to save for. A document outlining these reward options is linked below.

Please note that while this is a positive rewards system—students can never lose points—they are still responsible for their actions under the Student Code of Conduct, and negative behaviors will be addressed separately.

Encouraging positive behavior is key to building a strong and supportive school culture, and we are thrilled to bring this system to life at Westview. We can’t wait to see our Wildcats earning, saving, and celebrating their success!

Links:

• 🟣 [Wildcat PBIS Points Matrix]

• ⚫ [Wildcat Marketplace – How Students Spend Points]

As the weather turns colder, Westview is partnering with Coats for Kids to support families who could use a warm coat this season. If your family is in need—or if you know a WVMS student who might benefit—please reach out. We want to help as many Wildcats as we can.

Contact:

Ms. Christine Hanlon, Social Worker
christine.hanlon@pfisd.net • (512) 594-2223

Your request will be handled with care and confidentiality.

If your child is in need of services provided by our counseling team, such as an academic or scheduling concern, a peer conflict, family or grief concern, mental health concerns, or request for community resources, please use this linked form to request support.

Thank you for your patience and support as we worked through schedule changes at the start of the school year. As a reminder, we stopped accepting schedule change requests on Friday, September 5th.

At this point, no schedule changes will be made without administrator approval.

We appreciate your partnership in helping us maintain consistency for our students. Together, we can ensure that every Wildcat is set up for success this school year!

Texas Senate Bill 12, passed by the 89th Legislature and signed into law in June 2025, now requires parents to provide written consent for students to receive health and counseling services in schools.

This law mandates:

• Annual consent forms for routine health, social, and mental wellness services.

• Clarification on when additional consent or opt-out is required for other health-related services.

👉 Important: At this time, all consent forms must be completed online in Skyward. On Friday, all parents should have received both an email and a text with directions for completing this process.

Please note:

• Students will not be able to see the school counselor or nurse without this consent in place.

• It is imperative that all parents complete this form online as quickly as possible so that students do not experience an interruption in receiving care.

We also recognize that this process may be easier for some families than others. To support you, we will be offering:

Staff will be available to help families complete these forms onsite so that every student has access to the health and counseling services they need.

Thank you for your partnership in making sure our Wildcats are cared for both academically and personally.

At Westview Middle School, our goal is to maintain a focused, respectful, and distraction-free learning environment for all students. As a reminder, cell phones are not allowed to be seen or used during the school day. This includes hallways, classrooms, and common areas.

To support consistency across the district, we will be following the PfISD Cell Phone Consequence Ladder for any violations:

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We appreciate your partnership in reinforcing this expectation at home. When students are free from distractions, they can better focus, engage, and succeed in their learning.

💜 Go Wildcats — focused and ready to learn!

We are excited to announce that Westview will be offering evening English classes for parents and family members of our students! This is a wonderful opportunity for our Wildcat community to grow and learn together.

🗓 Dates: Monday, September 29 – Thursday, December 4
📍 Days: Monday - Wednesday
⏰ Time: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
📌 Location: Westview Middle School

These classes are designed to support our families by strengthening English language skills, building confidence, and creating connections within our school community. We hope many of you will take advantage of this opportunity!

👉 Click here to register

We are excited to announce that our Parent Computer Classes will begin this Thursday from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. right here at Westview Middle School!

These classes are designed to help parents and guardians build confidence in using technology — from navigating school platforms to developing digital skills that support both personal and family success.

We’re proud to continue offering these opportunities for our families as part of our ongoing effort to make Westview a true community center — a place where learning, growth, and connection extend beyond the school day.

We hope to see many of our Wildcat parents join us for this exciting new session!

💜 Together, we learn. Together, we grow. Together, we are Westview!

Click Here to Register for Computer Classes

A reminder that all students are required to wear their ID badge every day while on campus. This important safety measure helps us ensure that everyone in the building belongs here and allows us to keep all students safe at all times.

We ask for your support in reminding your child not to leave the house without their ID badge each morning. If a student has lost their badge, they should report to the office to request a replacement. Please note that replacement ID badges cost $5.00. Please use the link below to pre-pay for a replacement ID badge.

Thank you for helping us keep Westview a safe and secure place for learning!

We ask for your support in helping students value their instructional time. Restroom breaks during class should be limited to emergencies only. Each student is allotted six restroom passes per six weeks for use during class time. Students were issued a new restroom pass through their social studies classes on Monday, September 22, 2025.

As a reminder, we have increased our passing periods to four minutes to give students more time to use the restroom between classes. Students may also use the restroom during lunch, before school, and after school.

Please encourage your student to make the most of their class time by avoiding unnecessary restroom trips during instructional periods.

As a reminder, restaurant food deliveries are not allowed during the school day. If you would like your child to enjoy a meal from a restaurant, you are welcome to:

• Sign your student out and enjoy lunch with them off campus, or

• Join them at our picnic tables in front of the school.

After lunch, students can be signed back in to continue their school day.

Parents are always welcome to bring homemade lunches for their students. Thank you for your support in helping us maintain a safe and structured learning environment!

As we approach the final stretch of the semester—with just five weeks remaining—we want to remind all families of the importance of checking your student’s grades regularly. Staying informed about your child’s academic progress helps ensure they receive the support and encouragement they need to finish the semester strong.

If you have any questions or concerns about your student’s grades, please don’t hesitate to reach out directly to their teachers. Our staff is always happy to partner with families to support student success.

If you are unsure how to access your child’s grades online, please call the Westview Middle School main office at (512) 594-2200—we are happy to help!

Every day matters, and together we can help our Wildcats stay on track for a strong finish to the semester!

This week, our Wildcat athletes will have no scheduled games, giving them a well-deserved break and a chance to rest and recover. This two-week pause in competition will allow our teams to refocus, recharge, and prepare for their next round of games during the week of December 1, after the holiday.

We look forward to seeing our athletes return rested, energized, and ready to compete. Go Wildcats! 🐾💜

We want to remind everyone that students must be picked up on time after all athletic and extracurricular events. Student safety is our top priority, and it is important that all students have reliable transportation arranged before the event ends.

If a student is left at an event without a ride, they may not be allowed to attend future events. Please help us ensure all of our Wildcats can continue to participate and enjoy these opportunities by planning ahead for timely pick-up.

Thank you for your cooperation and support!

PfISD is excited to partner with Hometown Ticketing for all athletic events! 🏀

👉 Check your school and location carefully when purchasing!

You can purchase tickets for all PfISD High School sporting events online here:
Click to Buy Tickets

🛒 Ticket Info

• 💻 All ticket sales are online – no cash at the gate.

• 📱 Tickets must be purchased electronically on your own device.

• 🖼️ QR codes will be available onsite for easy purchasing.

• 🚫 No refunds, exchanges, or return entry.

🎫 Ticket Prices

• Adults: $4.00

• Students: $2.00

🍿 At the Game

• No outside food or drinks.

• Concession stands will be open! 🎉

✅ Accepted Passes

• UIL Passes (current year/correct district)

• THSCA / TGCA / TABC Coaches Association Cards

• PfISD Gold Cards

• PfISD Staff Badge (free for staff member only)

We are thrilled to highlight a truly special community partnership that has brought new energy and excitement to Westview athletics! The Robledo family, through their local initiative Trompo Network, has been producing and livestreaming our Westview Middle School volleyball games — capturing the heart, talent, and teamwork of our amazing student-athletes.

Led by Mr. and Mrs. Robledo, with support from Coach Jaimie Ochoa, Trompo Network has created high-quality, ESPN-style coverage of our volleyball matches that families across the community have loved watching and sharing. This effort began simply — with a parent’s desire to celebrate their daughter’s team — and has grown into a powerful example of community pride and partnership.

So far, Trompo Network has covered exciting matchups such as:

• Westview vs. Kelly Lane

• Westview vs. Bohls

• Westview vs. Dessau

You can view these games and more highlights on the Trompo Network YouTube Channel — it truly feels like watching ESPN!

We are so grateful to the Robledo family for their time, talent, and dedication to uplifting Westview athletics, and to Coach Ochoa for leading such an inspiring program. Their collaboration beautifully reflects what makes our Wildcat community so special — teamwork, pride, and a shared commitment to our students’ success both on and off the court.

We invite all families to take a moment to check out the highlight reels and cheer on our Wildcats — you’ll be amazed by the energy and excitement of our volleyball program!

On October 31, we proudly celebrated our students during our Student Awards Ceremony, honoring their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. It was an inspiring moment to recognize so many Wildcats who continue to strive for greatness each and every day.

Students were celebrated for earning:

• All A's

• All A's and B's

• Perfect Attendance

In addition to academic and attendance achievements, we also honored students with the Wildcat Spirit Award — a special recognition for those who exemplify the true characteristics of a Westview Wildcat. These students consistently work hard, show integrity, and always strive to “do the right thing.”

We are incredibly proud of every student who received an award. Your effort, perseverance, and leadership truly shine, and we applaud the hard work that led to these achievements. Keep aiming high, Wildcats — we can’t wait to see what you accomplish next! 🎉📚💜

Last week, Westview proudly recognized Veterans Day, a moment to honor the extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and service of the men and women who have worn the uniform of our nation’s Armed Forces. We are deeply thankful for the freedoms we enjoy each day because of their commitment and willingness to serve.

We are especially grateful for our very own Wildcat veterans:

• Mr. Jackson

• Mr. Barriga

• Mr. Aguilar

We thank each of them for their service, leadership, and continued dedication to our campus community.

In addition to recognizing our staff veterans, we also honored the loved ones of our Westview team who have bravely served our country:

• Nurse Rupley’s husband served in the U.S. Air Force as a Crew Chief on the C-40s for four years.

• Ms. Christian’s family includes several veterans:

  • Her husband, David Schlamp, served in the Army National Guard and completed one tour in Iraq in 2011.

  • Her sister, Andrea LeBar, served in the U.S. Army from 2004–2008, including a tour in Iraq in 2006.

  • Her brother-in-law, Tim LeBar, served in the U.S. Army from 2004–2017, completing two tours in Iraq (2006 and 2009). Andrea and Tim are pictured below at a military ball.

  • Her brother, Roarke Christian, served in the Army National Guard.

  • Her father-in-law, Michael Schlamp, served a full career in the U.S. Army and Army National Guard, including numerous deployments and eight years stationed in Germany.

• Ms. Castillo honors two important veterans in her life: her stepfather, Pedro Guevara, and her close friend, Amy Wright — both served in the U.S. Air Force. Both are pictured below.

• Ms. Guzman de Peña’s father served seven years as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army, 101st Airborne Division, and was deployed to Korea, Vietnam, and Germany. He is pictured below.

I also hold a deep personal connection to this day:

• My grandfather proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and

• My father served in the U.S. Army and fought in the Vietnam War.

I carry immense appreciation for the sacrifices made not only by our veterans but by their families who stand beside them through every deployment, transition, and challenge.

To all of our veterans and their loved ones — thank you. Your bravery, service, and sacrifice inspire us and remind us of the true meaning of honor.

Help your child perform at their highest level this year! 🏫✨

• Our Year to Date Attendance is 93.3%.
• 6th Grade = 94.4%
• 7th Grade = 92.6.%
• 8th Grade = 92.8%

• Try to schedule doctor and dentist appointments after school or in the afternoon so your child can be counted present.
  

• Every school day matters—just a few missed days can add up quickly.
  

Thank you for partnering with us to make every day count for your child’s success! 💙

Last week, our 6th graders celebrated in style after earning the highest attendance rate for the challenge period—and their reward was a well-deserved Dance Party! 🎉💜

Students had an incredible time dancing, laughing, and enjoying a moment to let loose together. It was the perfect opportunity for them to shake off a little energy, build community, and return to class refreshed and ready to learn.

We are so proud of our 6th graders for showing up, showing out, and leading the way with outstanding attendance. Keep up the great work, Wildcats! 🐾

We’re proud to share that our students have been doing a much better job getting to class on time! Thank you to all of our families for supporting this effort — your partnership makes a big difference. When students arrive to class promptly, they are more engaged, prepared, and ready to learn from bell to bell.

While we’re celebrating this progress, please remember that we are still issuing consequences for excessive tardies according to our campus Tardy Consequence Ladder:

# of Tardies
Consequence

Thank you for continuing to encourage your student to be on time every day. Every minute in class counts toward their success!

💜 Let’s keep up the great work, Wildcats!

Please mark your calendars for these important dates and events this week:

• Week of November 17th:

• 6th Grade Math Assessment (on level & advanced)
• 7th Grade Math Assessment (Friday)
• Algebra I Assessment
• 8th Grade Social Studies Assessment

• November 24–28: Thanksgiving Holiday – No School 🦃

Let’s stay focused, stay involved, and keep our Wildcat momentum going strong! 💜🐾