Wildcat Weekly

11/9/25

A Message from Dr. Delgado:

Wildcat Families,

We are just two weeks away from our Thanksgiving Break, and I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to the entire Westview community for being so welcoming to me as your new principal. I have thoroughly enjoyed these first few months leading our collective charge to reignite the magnificence that the Westview community exudes. It is truly my honor to serve this incredible school, and I look forward to all of the celebrations and beautiful moments the future holds for all of us at Westview.

Recently, our students completed their first cumulative nine-week assessment on October 22nd, and I am thrilled to share that—after careful analysis and review—we have seen clear signs of growth compared to last year’s STAAR results. While this exam reflects only the content learned in the first nine weeks, it already shows the incredible potential and progress of our students with just a short time of focused instruction.

As we move through the next few weeks and prepare to close out our first semester, we will continue to refine our intervention systems to support even greater student growth. Looking ahead to the spring semester, we are excited to introduce after-school interventions, complete with student transportation and snacks, to ensure every Wildcat has access to the support they need to thrive.

For now, let’s celebrate our wonderful community, everyone’s hard work, and the spirit of togetherness as we head into the holiday season—with Thanksgiving just two weeks away!

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]

Westview Middle School continues to make steady progress in our campus turnaround efforts through our strong partnership with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and Region XIII Education Service Center. These collaborations are focused on ensuring that every Wildcat has access to high-quality instruction and meaningful learning experiences that lead to lasting academic success.

In the coming days, we will be meeting with our Region XIII representative to prepare for an upcoming campus visit from the Region XIII School Improvement Team. During this visit, the team will spend time in classrooms observing teaching and learning in action. Following the classroom visits, we will engage in a reflective meeting to review feedback, celebrate areas of growth, and align our data with observed instructional practices.

This process allows us to continue refining our systems and supports so that our campus remains on track toward our school improvement goals. I look forward to collaborating with our partners at Region XIII and showcasing the incredible work happening daily within our Westview community.

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!

It’s officially basketball season at Westview Middle School, and our Wildcats are ready to hit the court! The season kicks off this Wednesday, November 12th, and we can’t wait to see our student-athletes showcase their hard work, teamwork, and Wildcat pride.

Our basketball teams have been putting in tremendous effort preparing for the season, and we’re so proud of their dedication both on and off the court. Let’s pack the stands and show our support for our Wildcats as they compete this week and throughout the season!

We’ll include a “Week at a Glance” in this section so families can easily find practice and game times, locations, and details for all athletic events.

Let’s make this basketball season one to remember — 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!

We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our Westview Middle School Band students at this year’s TMEA Region 26 Band Auditions!

Our talented Wildcats — Rhegan Billingsley, Suzy Terry, and Jane Morgan — represented Westview with excellence, dedication, and true Wildcat pride during this highly competitive event. This multi-round process began last weekend with nearly 1,000 middle school band students auditioning across three sites — and our students shined brightly among them!

A special congratulations to Rhegan Billingsley and Jane Morgan, who earned well-deserved spots in the TMEA Region 26 All-Region Bands! Next month, they will join other outstanding musicians from across Central Texas to rehearse and perform a concert — all in just two days — on Saturday, December 13th at the Round Rock ISD Performing Arts Center.

We also want to extend a heartfelt thank-you and congratulations to Mr. Gross and Mr. Evans for their exceptional leadership, instruction, and dedication to helping our students reach their highest musical potential.

Way to go, Wildcat Band! 🎶 Your hard work and passion continue to make us proud!

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

• Our Year to Date Attendance is 93.4%.
• 6th Grade = 94.4%
• 7th Grade = 92.8.%
• 8th Grade = 92.9%

• 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! 💙

The results are in, and our 6th Grade Wildcats have claimed victory in our campus-wide Attendance Challenge!

Congratulations to our 6th graders for showing up, showing out, and leading the way with the highest attendance rate this round. Your commitment to being present and ready to learn each day truly paid off!

As a reward for your outstanding attendance, our 6th Grade Dance Party is happening on Thursday, November 13th, during lunch! 🎶 Get ready to dance your lunch away to your favorite tunes, celebrate your success, and enjoy some well-earned fun with your classmates!

Let’s keep the momentum going, Wildcats — every day counts, and every student matters! Who will win the next attendance challenge? Stay tuned!

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
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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!

There’s a lot happening at Westview in the coming weeks! Please mark your calendars for these important dates and events:

• Week of November 10th:

• 7th Grade Math Assessment (on level & advanced)
• 8th Grade Math Assessment
• Algebra I Assessment
• 8th Grade Science (Waves & Space) Assessment

• Tuesday, November 11: Veteran's Day

• Wednesday, November 12: 1st Girls’ Basketball Game – Home @ 5:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, November 12: CAAC Meeting – Library @ 5:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, November 12: PTO Meeting – Library @ 6:00 p.m.

• Thursday, November 13: 1st Boys’ Basketball Game – Home @ 5:30 p.m.

• Friday, November 14: Deadline to Submit Turnaround Plan to TEA

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

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