Celebrations
Energy filled both campuses as our Explorers embraced new friendships during Mix It Up Day! This special day invites Explorers to break out of their comfort zones and connect with someone new during lunch.
This past week, our K–8 Explorers took part in International Walk to School Day by joining the Walking School Bus from Burberry Park or making their own way to school by walking or rolling! Upon arrival, they were greeted by a live DJ and kicked off the day with music and dancing. A big thank you to our incredible Jibe team for their ongoing support of our students!
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing families for participating in WCHS’s Semester One Conference Week! Your meaningful conversations and reflections on your student’s progress were truly inspiring. We appreciate your continued partnership and support.
Announcements
K-12 Announcements
Strategic Plan Family Focus Groups: As Westlake Charter School continues to grow and evolve, your voice is essential in shaping our path forward! We are so grateful to the families who filled out our Strategic Plan Family Survey prior to October Break.
Our next step in this process is to hold Family Focus Groups for those who are interested in exploring key topics raised in the survey, such as Positive Student Behavior, Academic Readiness, Positive Student Relationships, Social-Emotional Readiness, and more.
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Strategic Plan Family Focus Groups on Wednesday, November 5th, from 6:00 – 7:30 PM at our K-8 Campus. Your voice is vital to shaping the future of Westlake Charter School, and we’d be delighted to have you join us.
To help us plan meaningful conversations, please CLICK HERE to RSVP. Your RSVP will also help us provide enough snacks for everyone.
To support participation, BASE will remain open free of charge for currently enrolled Westlake Charter School students whose families attend the event. Please let us know in your RSVP if you plan to utilize BASE.
Thank you for your continued partnership and helping to demonstrate what’s possible when school and community collaborate!
Middle School After School Live Athletics – Volunteer Coaches Needed: We are excited to be relaunching our Middle School ASLive Athletics program, which is open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. We are looking for VOLUNTEER COACHES to make this possible. Teams will meet twice a week throughout the season for practices and games. Practices and games last from 3:15 – 4:15 PM every day except Wednesdays. CLICK HERE to complete the Volunteer Coach interest form to let us know if you are interested in finding out more about coaching flag football, basketball, or volleyball!
Bully Prevention Month: October is National Bully Prevention Month. Throughout the month, both campuses will be doing activities to promote the importance of getting to know one another and how to take an active role in creating a more empathic and inclusive community.
Call for STEM Career Fair Volunteers: WCHS is planning our 2nd annual STEM career fair! If you are currently working in the STEM field or know anyone who does work in the STEM field and would like to volunteer their time for this event, please CLICK HERE to indicate interest. The tentative event date is Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 5:30 – 7:00PM.
K-8 Announcements
Walktober is Here: Throughout the month of October we encourage all students to walk to school at least three blocks or join our Walking School Bus and have their JIBE trip card scanned. Be sure to walk and have your card scanned as many times as you can between Monday, October 20th and Friday, October 31st. Classes with at least 60% participation will win a party-in-a-box for their entire class. Let’s get moving! CLICK HERE for the information flyer. Don’t have a card yet? No problem, CLICK HERE to register today.
The Minute Challenge is Coming Soon! Students will soon take part in The Minute Challenge, using Imagine Math — an adaptive online program that meets each student at their skill level and helps them grow in math. As they complete lessons, students can earn prizes, awards, and even donate to real charities. Families can support by encouraging about 45 minutes per week (K–2) and 60 minutes per week (3–8) on Imagine Math, and by asking students about their progress and goals.
Red Ribbon Week: We will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week from October 20th through October 24th. This is a national school-centered activity related to making healthy choices by avoiding drugs and alcohol. Parents can team with WCS by talking to their students about what they learn during Red Ribbon Week and opening conversations with students about making positive choices throughout their lives.
Our K-8 Campus will celebrate Red Ribbon Week with the following Spirit Days:
- Monday: Be Brave and Active (active wear)
- Tuesday: We Keep our Paws off Drugs! (animal print or dress like an animal)
- Wednesday: From Head to Toe, I am Drug Free (silly hat and socks)
- Thursday: Be a Hero (dress as your hero)
- Friday: I am Drug Free (represent your grade level with the colors below)
- K-5th wear RED
- 6th wear PURPLE
- 7th wear RED
- 8th wear GREEN
K-8 Conference Week: Save the date for our K-8 Conference Week, November 17th – 21st. Remember, during Conference Week, we will dismiss early to allow time to meet with each of our families. Kindergarten will dismiss at 1:00 PM and 1st – 8th grade will dismiss at 1:30 PM. Our BASE program will be open after school until 6:00 PM each day. The online scheduler will be open from October 27th through November 17th.
9-12 Announcements
Upcoming Home Athletics:
- Monday, October 20th @ 4:30 PM: Home – Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Delta
- Monday, October 20th @ 5:30 PM: Home – Girls JV Volleyball vs. Delta
- Tuesday, October 21st @ 6:45 PM: Home – Boys Varsity Soccer *Senior Night* vs. Fortune
- Thursday, October 23rd @ 5:00 PM: Home – Girls JV Volleyball vs. Western Sierra
- Thursday, October 23rd @ 6:00 PM: Home – Girls Varsity Volleyball *Senior Night* vs. Western Sierra
- Thursday, October 23rd @ 6:45 PM: Home – Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Alexander Twilight
- Saturday, October 25th @ 9:00 AM: Away – Co-Ed Cross Country Meet at Flat SAC
Save the Date – PSAT/NMSQT Testing for 11th Grade: All 11th graders will have the opportunity to take the PSAT/NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) on campus THIS Wednesday, October 22nd. CLICK HERE for more information about this test. To prepare, all 11th graders participating in testing will attend a Flex Block on Monday, October 18th to practice signing in and complete their digital readiness check in the Bluebook App. Please remind students to bring their school-issued Chromebooks for this session.
Bike and Scooter Safety at WCHS: If your student rides a bike or scooter to WCHS, please remember that helmets are required. Helmets are an important way to protect our students and help keep them safe on their way to and from campus. If your student needs a helmet, they can reach out to Principal McIver at [email protected] who can help connect them with one. A big thank you to our partners at Jibe for making access to helmets possible and supporting our students’ safety.
Save the Date:
- Saturday, October 25th @ 3-6 PM: 13th Annual Fall Festival
- Friday, November 7th @ 8:30 AM: WAVE Coffee Talk – K-8 Library
13th Annual Fall Festival: Our 13th Annual Fall Festival is right around the corner on Saturday, October 25th from 3:00 – 6:00 PM. We can’t wait to celebrate with our Westlake community! Here’s everything you need to know to get ready for the big day:
🎟️ Pre-Sale Tickets: Save money and skip the line! Pre-sale tickets are $20 for 30 tickets, available now through October 25th. Tickets purchased on the day of the event will be $1 each, so buy early and save!
👉 CLICK HERE purchase pre-sale tickets which will be available for pick-up at a designated table during the event.
🕹️ E-Sports Tournament: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament at this year’s Fall Festival! Spaces are limited—register early to secure your spot! CLICK HERE to learn more and sign up.
- Location: Room F105
- Open to all 4th–12th grade Explorers
- Players will compete in teams of two (mixed ages welcome!)
- Solo players can also sign up and be paired randomly
- Double-elimination format
- Check-in closes at 3:20 PM, and the tournament begins at 4:00 PM
🙌 Volunteers Needed – We need your help to make this event a success! Just one hour of your time helping in Game Booths or Food Alley makes a big difference — and you can always sign up for more if you’d like. CLICK HERE to sign up to volunteer! Bring a friend or family member to join you — volunteering is always more fun together!
🍰 Dessert Walk – Our famous Dessert Walk is back! We’re still looking for donated treats and volunteers to help run the booth. CLICK HERE to sign up to bring treats.
We can’t wait to see everyone at this year’s Fall Festival — a day full of games, food, and community fun. Let’s make our 13th year the best one yet!
Class Ambassadors: Our Class Ambassadors are planning for Fall Festival Raffle Baskets! We’re still in need of Class Ambassadors for just a few more classes, so if you’re interested or curious about joining the fun CLICK HERE to visit our Class Ambassadors page on the WAVE website for more info.
Kudos: A huge shoutout to the 212 students who raised $100 or more during this year’s Olympic Triathlon! You did an incredible job rallying your friends, family, and community members to support Westlake Charter School!
As a token of appreciation, you’ll receive a special edition Olympic Triathlon t-shirt, made just for our top fundraisers. Shirts will be distributed at school by October 30th.
Way to go, Explorers! 🏅
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