Celebrations
We are excited to celebrate the start of Honors Seminars for our 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students who have opted into honors classes. With the launch of Flex Blocks, these students now have the opportunity to engage in their honors seminars during this time, allowing them to dive deeper into their learning and extend their academic growth.
We held our first in-person Classroom Volunteering 101 training session last week and received great feedback from those who participated! We are looking forward to our next two sessions: Wednesday, September 17th at 5:00 PM on our K-8 Campus and Wednesday September 24th at 9:00 AM via Zoom. We’re excited to get more families on campus and in classrooms, demonstrating what’s possible when school and community collaborate!
Our Explorers LOVE Pizza Fridays and these special days wouldn’t be possible without our partnership with Natomas Unified School District’s Nutrition Services Department. Thank you to the entire team who works behind the scenes to make Pizza Fridays happen!
Announcements
K-12 Announcements
Olympic Triathlon: Our 18th Annual Olympic Triathlon fundraiser kicked off on September 1st! We’re aiming for 100% student participation as we come together to support Westlake’s incredible programs. The Olympic Triathlon event is right around the corner on Friday, September 26th. CLICK HERE to watch our Olympic Triathlon Kickoff video. For more information, check out the WAVE section of the Westlake Weekly.
Suicide Prevention: September is Suicide Prevention Month. Throughout this month, our counseling team will visit our 6th – 12th grade advisory classes to share about Suicide Prevention. As well, this week, counselors will host lunch activities for 6th – 12th grade students. We recognize the sensitive nature of the topic of suicide and we are grateful for the opportunity to inform and educate our students so that they are safe. If you have questions or concerns about your student, please contact our Director of Student Support Services, Katie Davis, at [email protected].
K-8 Announcements
After School Live – Fall Explorer Enrichment: Some of our fall Explorer Enrichment classes have begun and others start soon – most classes still have space, so CLICK HERE to see the catalog of Explorer Enrichment course offerings and information about how to sign up. E-mail [email protected] with scholarship inquiries.
September Jibe Challenge: The first Jibe Walk and Bike to School Challenge of the year is here. Just walk, bike, or scoot to school and have your Trip Card scanned as many times as you can between September 8th and September 19th for a chance to win. The three classes with the most participation receive a prize for the entire class! Don’t have a card yet? No problem – CLICK HERE to register today!
Classroom Volunteering 101 for Kindergarten through Third Grade Families: We’ve launched Classroom Volunteering 101 to give every family the tools and confidence to step into the classroom and make a difference! Our next training sessions are as follows:
- In Person: Wednesday, September 17th at 5:00 PM on our K-8 Campus
- Online: September 24th at 9:00 AM via video conference -E-mail [email protected] to obtain the Zoom link
If you aren’t able to make it to either, or would prefer to complete this training independently, please CLICK HERE to take our training online whenever it works for you.
Once you’ve completed Classroom Volunteering 101 either online or in a group, you’ll complete a short form that will let our staff recognize you as a trained classroom volunteer. You can then reach out to your teacher to schedule a time to volunteer in the classroom. When you arrive on campus to volunteer, please check in at the front desk with your photo ID. We appreciate you and are looking forward to hosting you on campus soon!
9-12 Announcements
Upcoming Home Athletics:
- Thursday, September 11th @ 5:00 PM: Home – Girls JV Volleyball vs. Ben Holt Johnson
- Thursday, September 11th @ 6:00 PM: Home – Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Ben Holt
- Thursday, September 11th @ 6:45 PM: Home – Boys Varsity Soccer vs. LGA Roseville
- Saturday, September 13th @ 5:15 PM: Away – Co-Ed Cross Country Meet (Kim Duyst Invitational)
2025 WCHS Homecoming:
- Homecoming Spirit Week – September 15th – 19th: This year’s Homecoming theme is “La Vie en Rose”, and each day’s spirit activity connects with our theme. We encourage all students and staff to join in and show their school spirit!
- Monday – Floral Pink Out Day: Start the week in full bloom—wear pink or floral patterns to celebrate.
- Tuesday – Touristy Passport Day: Bring your “passport” and dress like a tourist! Teachers will be stamping passports during lunch.
- Wednesday – French Fashion Day: Channel your inner Parisian—scarves, stripes, berets, and chic fashion encouraged.
- Thursday – Versailles Royalty Day: Step back in time and dress like royalty, nobles, or commoners from Versailles.
- Friday – Tour de France Day: Close out the week in athletic style—wear jerseys, biking-inspired outfits, or sports gear.
- 2025 WCHS Charter Bowl: Our Second Annual Charter Bowl flag football game will take place on Friday, September 19th at 4:30 PM on our K–8 campus, 2680 Mabry Drive. Students and families are welcome to join us for the friendly competition.
- Homecoming Dance Details: This year’s Homecoming Dance is on Saturday, September 20th. This semi-formal dance will take place on our K–8 campus, 2680 Mabry Drive. WCHS students may bring one approved guest to the dance. Students bringing a guest will need to pick up a guest pass application and have it approved prior to purchasing a ticket for their guest. Guest passes are available from our activities director, Mrs. Grimaldi, and are due by Friday, September 12th. Ticket sales will begin on Monday, September 8th. Tickets will be $25 each. Tickets can be purchased outside room 160 (Mrs. Grimaldi’s Room) before and after school and at lunch. All forms of payment are welcome (Card, Venmo, PayPal, and Apple Pay are preferred).
Flex Blocks: Flex Blocks launched for all students last week. Flex Blocks take place four days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) for 45 minutes. During Flex Blocks, students attend classes designed to meet their personal learning needs. Options include re-engagement courses to strengthen skills, enrichment opportunities to explore new interests, and honors-level courses to extend learning. Flex Blocks give every student the chance to get the right support at the right time while pursuing their passions. Families please check with your student about their Flex Block selection each week.
Student Parking Reminder : Student parking is available in front of the Mattress Distribution Center. CLICK HERE to see the map. Thank you for helping us by parking in the designated areas. This ensures that our neighbors keep their spaces available for their customers and helps us maintain good relationships in the community.
2025-26 WCHS Yearbook: Attention WCHS Families! Secure your memories with the 2025-26 WCHS Yearbook – Early Bird Offer! Act now and save big! Get your yearbook for just $55. The price will increase to $65 after September 26th, so don’t wait! This is your chance to lock in the best price of the year. Our tiered pricing system means the earlier you buy, the more you save. Capture a year of unforgettable moments – CLICK HERE to order your yearbook today!
California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI): Westlake Charter High School continues to utilize the California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) to support students in developing well-informed post-secondary plans. CCGI ensures that all high school seniors graduate with a thoughtful plan for their future, while also allowing students’ academic transcripts, unique identifiers, and college and career planning data to follow them and eliminate information gaps that can hinder success. CLICK HERE to learn more about CCGI.
Save the Date:
- Friday, September 26th: Olympic Triathlon Event Day – Both Campuses
- Friday, October 3rd @ 8:30 AM: WAVE Coffee Talk – K-8 Library
- Saturday, October 25th: 13th Annual Fall Festival
Olympic Triathlon: We’re aiming for 100% student participation as we come together to support Westlake’s incredible programs. The Olympic Triathlon event is right around the corner on Friday, September 26th. CLICK HERE to watch our Olympic Triathlon Kickoff video.
- CLICK HERE to set up a family donation page on the Pledgestar website. You can customize it with your student’s name, a photo, and a donation goal. It is easy to quickly request sponsors via email or text, explaining why Westlake is amazing and how they can help us meet our goal this year.
- Prize Levels – Prizes starting on September 9th
- 🎉 25% Participation – Chips & Drinks for the class!
- 🍧 50% Participation – Popsicle Party time!
- 🍩 75% Participation – Donut Party celebration!
- 🍕 100% Participation – Pizza Party for the win!
- $100 Goal Challenge – Prizes & Rewards!
- Every student who raises $100 or more will be celebrated with:
- ✅ Guaranteed Prize – A special Olympic Triathlon medal
- ✅ Raffle Entry – For every $100 a student raises they’re entered into a raffle for AMAZING prizes:
- Top Prize for K-8: eScooter
- Top Prize for HS: 🎧 Apple AirPods 4
- Additional prizes: Pair of Disneyland tickets, $25 Gift Cards (Amazon, In-N-Out, Jamba Juice, and more!)
- Every student who raises $100 or more will be celebrated with:
💡 The more students who hit the $100 goal, the bigger the celebration for our school community!
Class Ambassadors: Our Class Ambassador program kicked off September 2nd. We’re still in need of Class Ambassadors for half of our classes. We would love your help and support to impact family communications. Interested or curious? CLICK HERE to visit our Class Ambassadors page on the WAVE website for more info. Our goal is to have a Class Ambassador for every classroom by September 15th.
Early Bird Festival Ticket Bundle: Take advantage of our best deal yet for Festival tickets. The Early Bird ticket bundle includes 20 Fall Festival and 20 International Festival tickets for $20. CLICK HERE to purchase the Early Bird Festival Ticket Bundle.
Early bird sales end on October 1st. The October Pre-Sale for Fall Festival tickets will be $20 for 30 tickets. Fall Festival Day-of tickets are $1 per ticket.
*Your pre-sale tickets will be available at a designated table at each event.
WAVE Instagram & Facebook Group: Please follow our new WAVE Instagram account – @westlakewave. This will be a great place to get information, share memories, and create a stronger community. We hope to get to 500 followers by the end of the month.
WAVE also has a private Facebook Group which is a fantastic resource for our families. The page is full of questions, ideas, pictures, and more. Please CLICK HERE to join the page. Facebook has added a new security feature which will require new group members to complete a questionnaire to be admitted to the group.
Kudos: Shout out to all the families that showed up to our September Coffee Talk. We had a full house. Thanks for tuning in for Westlake updates and asking such engaging questions! Can’t wait to see you next month!
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