Celebrations
Thirty-five students participated and really impressed everyone with their S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G abilities! Congratulations to our Spelling Bee winner, Eighth Grade Explorer Kean Garcia who will be moving on to the next round of Spelling Bee competition!
The STEM Career Night at WCHS is back! Students and families once again connected with community professionals across diverse STEM fields. Volunteers shared their expertise in engineering, medical sciences, technology, environmental research, and more, helping students envision future career possibilities. Thank you to all the community volunteers who generously gave their time, and to Ms. Stamas, Ms. Luna and Ms. Salvador for organizing another successful evening of exploration and inspiration.
Third grade took learning beyond the classroom with a field trip to the Nimbus Fish Hatchery! While studying adaptations and life cycles, students learned all about salmon in different stages of development and discovered how these fish survive in their environment. It was an engaging and memorable learning experience.
Announcements
K-12 Announcements
2026-27 Lottery – Application Deadline January 31st: Our 2026-27 lottery will close on Saturday, January 31st at 4:00 PM! Current students do not need to fill out an application to continue their enrollment at WCS; however, siblings do need to fill out lottery applications to attend. Spread the word and encourage friends and family to visit joinwestlake.com to apply today. 8th Grade families, we are saving your spot in 9th grade, so no need to apply. However, this spring we will reach out to ask you to formally accept your spot once the lottery has run.
Talent Show: You are invited! Join us in the K-8 gymnasium on Friday, February 13th @ 6:00 PM for our K-12 Talent Show! Come show your WCS spirit by supporting our performers! Don’t miss the amazing staff dance! The event is free to attend.
Annual WAVE Family Dance: WAVE Presents… Family Dance Party! Get ready for a night of fun and dancing on Saturday, January 31st from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM on our K-8 Campus. This is a family event you won’t want to miss! Gather your loved ones and join us for an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and memories. CLICK HERE to sign up to volunteer or to RSVP to attend. We can’t wait to see you there!
K-8 Announcements
Jibe Polar Paws Challenge: Students are invited to walk, bike, or scoot to school as many times as possible between now and January 30th to help their class win a polar bear adoption and prize pack. The three classes with the highest participation will have their prizes delivered by a special visitor! By reducing car trips, you can help preserve polar bears’ sea ice homes in the Arctic. Have your trip card scanned when you walk, bike, or scoot to school to participate! CLICK HERE for more information.
Career Day: We are planning our Spring 2026 Career Day with our 3rd and 7th grade students! Career exploration promotes self-awareness and allows students to learn about their abilities, interests, and strengths. We are looking for volunteers to share about their careers! Presenters would be expected to give a 20-25 minute presentation to two to three groups of students at our K-8 campus. If you or someone you know has an awesome career and would be interested in sharing about it with our students, please CLICK HERE to express interest and our counselors will reach out to you. Expressed interest does not commit you to speaking at Career Day – we are gathering interest first! Thank you all for your support!
2025-2026 K-8 Yearbook: The 2025-26 Westlake Charter School yearbooks are available to order! Orders are due April 27th to be guaranteed to be delivered by the last week of school, so don’t delay in placing your order. CLICK HERE to order your K-8 yearbook directly through TreeRing and get two pages to personalize with your own pictures! Use code 101667583471473 or see the email with the link to purchase. Need help? Contact: Ms. Chapman [email protected].
Eighth Grade Information Night: Please join our principals, Ms. Block and Ms. McIver, for the Eighth Grade Parent Information Night on Tuesday, January 27th at 6:00 PM. We will meet in the Campus Commons on our High School campus located at 4400 East Commerce Way. Our 8th grade families will learn about end-of-year activities including the Santa Cruz Trip, promotion requirements, the 8th grade dance, and more!
9-12 Announcements
Upcoming Home Athletics:
- Thursday, January 29th @ 4:30 PM: Home – Boys JV Basketball vs CCCA
- Thursday, January 29th @ 6:00 PM: Home – Girls Varsity Basketball vs CCAA
- Thursday, January 29th @ 7:30 PM: Home – Boys Varsity Basketball vs CCAA
WCHS Swim Tryouts: The 2025-26 Swim season begins soon! Below is information about conditioning and tryouts. Students must have a current 25-26 HomeCampus account prior to participating in team tryouts and must attend at least ONE tryout to be eligible for the team. If unable to attend either day, please contact Lauren Binger in Athletics, [email protected], ASAP to make alternative arrangements. Tryouts are closed-door (only students trying out may attend). Please wear appropriate swim attire and arrive at least 15 minutes early to sign in and be ready to work!
- Conditioning: Tues 1/27, Wed 1/28, Thurs 1/29 @ 6:00 AM, Natomas HS
- Tryouts: Tues 2/3, Wed 2/4 @ 6:00 AM, Natomas HS
Junior Class – Chico State Field Lesson: We’re excited to share a special opportunity for our juniors that was recently confirmed! On Monday, February 2nd, our junior class will visit Chico State for a field lesson that includes a guided campus tour and lunch in the dining hall. A permission slip for the Chico State Field Lesson will be sent home this upcoming Monday. You can also access the permission slip online and email it back to us at [email protected]. CLICK HERE to access the document.
Save the Date – SAT for Juniors – Wednesday, March 11th: Our 11th grade students will have the opportunity to take the SAT here on campus during the school day on Wednesday, March 11th. Unlike the PSAT, when all students took the test unless they opted out, students will only take the SAT if they submit a form opting in. CLICK HERE to opt in to have your Junior take the SAT on March 11th. Students must be opted in by Wednesday March, 4th at 5:00 PM.
Save the Date:
- Thursday, January 29th @ 7:00 & 8:00 PM: WAVE Planning Meeting and Board Meeting
- Saturday, January 31st @ 6:00 PM: WAVE Family Dance – K-8 Gym
- Friday, February 6th @ 8:30 AM: WAVE Coffee Talk – K-8 Library
WAVE Family Dance – Volunteers Needed: Westlake Explorers, our WAVE Family Dance is happening Saturday, January 31st from 6:00 – 7:30 PM, and we’re looking for volunteers to help make the night fun, smooth, and memorable for everyone.
Even one hour makes a BIG difference – Volunteer opportunities include:
🎈 Setup: 1:00 – 3:00 PM
🍿 Snack Bar or Games:
- 5:30 – 6:30 PM
- 6:30 – 7:30 PM
These are easy, clearly defined shifts — and you’ll still get to enjoy the event!
CLICK HERE for info about the dance and to sign up to volunteer.
WAVE Planning Committee Meeting: Want to get involved with WAVE? WAVE will host a planning committee meeting via Zoom on Thursday, January 29th at 7:00 PM. Every family is invited to help plan and give feedback for our future events. We’ve got some amazing events coming up — Family Dance, International Festival, and Staff Appreciation Week! If you’d like to help make the rest of the school year a success, CLICK HERE to fill out a quick form and we’ll get you connected.
Share Topics for Future Coffee Talks: We’d love your input on future Coffee Talk topics. Whether it’s something you’d like to hear from WAVE, the Westlake administration, or the broader school community, this is a great way to help shape future conversations. The form only takes a few minutes, and you’re welcome to share as many ideas as you’d like. CLICK HERE to submit your ideas here.
Logging Hours: If you’ve volunteered 30 minutes or more, please take a quick moment to CLICK HERE to log your hours. Whether it was helping in the classroom, supporting the Olympic Triathlon, Bingo Night, or the Fall Festival, every hour counts! Tracking volunteer time helps us meet our school’s charter commitments and shows the incredible impact our families make. It takes less than a minute — let’s see which grade level can log the most hours!
Kudos: Thank you to everyone that came out to our WAVE Social Mixer at FRENDS on Friday. It was a great time for our Westlake families to connect outside of school hours — one of the many ways we try to build community!
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