Wildcat Weekly

10/5/2025

A Message from Dr. Delgado:

These last few weeks at Westview have been filled with fun, learning, and celebration as we’ve honored Hispanic Heritage Month! Our students and staff have done an incredible job showcasing the rich traditions, history, and contributions of Hispanic culture — from vibrant hallway displays to engaging classroom activities. It has been a joy to see our Wildcats celebrate together!

Looking ahead, we’re excited to keep the momentum going as we prepare for Homecoming Week (October 14–18)! Next week will include our first pep rally of the year and daily dress-up themes, all leading up to an unforgettable celebration of school spirit. Stay tuned for more details so your student can join in the fun each day.

This week, we also take a moment to honor our incredible coaching staff in celebration of National Coaches Day on October 6th. As a coach’s wife, I’ve seen firsthand the long hours, the heart, and the passion that go into the work our coaches do. They don’t just teach the game — they teach discipline, teamwork, resilience, and integrity. Coaches are true educators who shape young lives both on and off the field.

I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to our amazing coaching team — Coach Ochoa, Coach Toliver, Coach Johnson, Coach Puentes, Coach Castorino, Coach Espinoza, Coach Alvarez, Coach Salinas, and Coach Vasquez. Thank you for your unwavering dedication to our students and for helping them grow into not only stronger athletes, but also better young men and women. You are invaluable members of our Wildcat family!

Please join me this week — and especially on October 6th — in showing our coaches how valued and appreciated they truly are.

💜 Go Wildcats!

Westview Middle School is committed to continuous improvement, and part of that work includes developing our Turnaround Plan (TAP) — a detailed plan that outlines the strategies we’re putting in place to improve student learning and campus success.

We value your voice and would love to hear your feedback! We will host a public review meeting on Wednesday, October 8th at 5:00 p.m. in the Westview Library to share our draft TAP and gather input from our families and community members.

If you are unable to attend in person, you can still participate! Please take a few moments to review the draft plan and share your thoughts using our Thought Exchange link below. Your input will help us refine our goals and actions as we continue working together for every Wildcat’s success.

🔗 [View the Draft Turnaround Plan (TAP)]
💭 [Share Your Feedback in Thought Exchange]

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective and for being an active partner in helping Westview grow stronger every day!

We’re excited to announce that we are planning a Harvest Fest for our campus and community on Wednesday, October 28th from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. right here at Westview Middle School!

This fun-filled evening will feature:

🍂 Community Resources & Services – local partners sharing valuable information and support for families
🎯 Games & Activities – fun for all ages, including some pay-to-play stations that will help raise funds for our campus programs
🚗 Trunk or Treat – kids are encouraged to come dressed in their costumes and enjoy a safe, family-friendly trick-or-treat experience
🍔 Free Food for the Community – because no celebration is complete without a good meal shared together!

We’re thrilled to host another event that brings our Wildcat community together for connection, celebration, and fun.

Keep an eye out for more details in upcoming newsletters and messages — we can’t wait to celebrate the season with you!

💜 Mark your calendars, Wildcats — it’s going to be a great night!

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!

Families for Depression Awareness is presenting a free webinar — Supporting Your Teen: Addressing Depression and Eating Disorders Together — on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM ET/ 4:00 to 5:30 PM PT.

Join Families for Depression Awareness and the National Eating Disorders Association for a webinar exploring the complex relationship between depression and eating disorders in teens. Rocio Avila, LCSW-S will discuss how these conditions intersect, share practical strategies for supporting teens, and provide guidance on accessing appropriate treatment resources.

Register to join us for a live webinar discussion or watch on demand after it airs.

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

Now is the time to show off your skills and sign up for the District UIL Academics competition. You can compete in one or more of 14 different event categories. Click on the link below to sign up and learn more. The deadline to register is Wednesday, October 15th. Coaches will reach out to you with more details after you have expressed interest.

UIL SIGN UP HERE

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.

All families are asked to complete a CEP form for this school year. This process is vital to ensuring that our school receives the funding and resources needed to best serve our students.

If you have not yet submitted your form—or if you’re unsure whether you have—please print the form linked below, complete it and return it to the school. You may also take a picture of the completed form and email it to us at Amanda.Vela@PfISD.net.

Thank you for helping us support Westview with the resources our students deserve!

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!

The end of the grading period is October 16th. The grades reported on this report card will determine UIL eligibility for students participating in extracurricular activities.

Please take time this week to check your child’s grades in Skyward. If your child is failing any classes, they will not be able to participate in extracurricular activities until they regain eligibility.

If you need any assistance accessing your child’s grades or attendance in Skyward, please call our main office at (512) 594-2200—we are happy to help!

We are so proud of our student athletes and the dedication they bring to representing Westview both on and off the field! Here’s a look at this week’s schedule:

• Football: Tuesday, October 7th - 7th (@ 5:30 p.m.) & 8th Grade (immediately following 7th grade) @ PMS

• Cross Country: District Meet at the Pfield – Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.

• Volleyball:

• 7th Grade – Away Game at DMS, Thursday, 5:30 p.m.

• 8th Grade – Home at Connally HS, Thursday, 5:30 p.m.

We look forward to cheering on our Wildcats next week! We know our athletes will continue to make us proud with their hard work, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

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 announce our upcoming plans for Homecoming Week 2025! Though this year’s spirit week will be shorter, it will be packed with excitement, celebration, and plenty of Wildcat pride.

Spirit Week Schedule

• Tuesday, October 14th – Thursday, October 16th
  We’ll kick off spirit week on Tuesday and wrap up the fun on Thursday with three action-filled days of school spirit.

Homecoming Game

• Wednesday, October 15th

• Opponent: Dessau Middle School

• Location: Connally Stadium
  Our Wildcats will take the field for the official Homecoming Game, and we’ll be joined by performances from the band, choir, dance team, and cheerleaders to make this a night to remember!

Homecoming Court - Voting THIS Week

This year, our students will vote for a Homecoming Court to represent each grade:

• 6th Grade: Duke & Duchess

• 7th Grade: Prince & Princess

• 8th Grade: King & Queen

All members of the Homecoming Court will be recognized during halftime of the football game at Connally Stadium on October 15th.

Pep Rally

We will also host our first pep rally of the year during Homecoming Week, where our Homecoming Court will be officially announced.

Let’s come together as a community to cheer on our Wildcats and celebrate the tradition of Homecoming in true Wildcat style!

Help your child start strong this school year! 🏫✨

• Our Year to Date Attendance is 93.78%.
• 6th Grade = 94.66%
• 7th Grade = 93.56%
• 8th Grade = 93.04%

• 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! 💙

We’re excited to share a fun new contest that began last week! All students who achieve perfect attendance between September 15 – October 13 will have their names entered into a special drawing.

The lucky winners will get the chance to put a pie in the face of the Assistant Principal of their choice—all in good fun, of course! This lighthearted event will take place during lunch and is sure to bring plenty of smiles and laughter to our Wildcats.

While the contest adds an element of fun, it also highlights the importance of being present every day. Attendance plays a big role in student success, and we appreciate your partnership in encouraging your child to be at school, on time, every day.

Let’s keep up the great attendance, and we can’t wait to see who gets to deliver the pie surprise!

Our Wildcats had a blast during the Hispanic Heritage Month lunch dance parties, and we’re keeping that fun energy going! Starting this week, we’ll be launching an Attendance Competition between grade levels!

Each week, we’ll track which grade level has the highest overall attendance rate. The winning grade level will earn a Dance Party during lunch — complete with music, celebration, and Wildcat pride!

Regular attendance is one of the biggest keys to success in school. Every day matters, and every student counts! Encourage your student to be on time and ready to learn each morning so their grade can take home the win.

💜 Let’s go Wildcats — may the best grade level dance it out!

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!

All 8th grade students at Westview Middle School will take the PSAT on October 22, 2025. This is a valuable opportunity for students to get their first exposure to a college-entrance exam, and to begin building readiness for high school and beyond.

Why the PSAT Matters for 8th Graders

According to the College Board’s PSAT 8/9 resources:

• The PSAT 8/9 assesses reading, writing, and math skills appropriate for 8th and 9th graders. It measures the kinds of critical thinking and problem solving students are already working to build in class. BigFuture

• It helps establish a baseline of college and career readiness. Knowing where one stands in these academic areas early allows students, parents, and teachers to see strengths and areas to improve. k12.collegeboard.org+1

• The results also help inform instruction — meaning teachers can use the score data to support students in specific skills where they might need extra help. k12.collegeboard.org+1

• It builds familiarity with the format of standardized tests. Taking the PSAT in 8th grade introduces students to test features like time limits, question types, test structure, which can reduce anxiety in later tests. Online SAT / ACT Prep Blog+1

What This Means for Our Students

• No stakes, just growth: The PSAT in 8th grade is not used for college admission or scholarship qualification. Its purpose is to inform and guide.

• Feedback for improvement: Students will receive score reports showing what they did well and what they can work on. This feedback can help guide study, help from teachers, or use of prep resources.

• Getting a head start: Families and students can use this early feedback to plan courses, set learning goals, and become comfortable with assessment formats.

We encourage all parents and students to view this PSAT exam as a tool for growth. Help your child get enough rest, eat well, and come ready to do their best. If you have questions about how to interpret PSAT results or how to support your student, feel free to reach out to our counseling department.