Celebrations
We had five field lessons across our K-12 campus in the last week: 5th grade explored MOSAC, 2nd grade visited the B street theater, 10th grade toured UC Davis, High School theater watched a play at Celebration Arts, and High School Planting a Revolution students traveled to the library to tour the seed library. Thanks to our amazing educators for planning these Joyful Learning opportunities, and thank you to all of the chaperones for keeping our students safe. It’s not too late to donate to make grade level field lessons possible: https://westlakecharter.com/donations/
We had five field lessons across our K-12 campus in the last week: 5th grade explored MOSAC, 2nd grade visited the B street theater, 10th grade toured UC Davis, High School theater watched a play at Celebration Arts, and High School Planting a Revolution students traveled to the library to tour the seed library. Thanks to our amazing educators for planning these Joyful Learning opportunities, and thank you to all of the chaperones for keeping our students safe. It’s not too late to donate to make grade level field lessons possible: https://westlakecharter.com/donations/
We had five field lessons across our K-12 campus in the last week: 5th grade explored MOSAC, 2nd grade visited the B street theater, 10th grade toured UC Davis, High School theater watched a play at Celebration Arts, and High School Planting a Revolution students traveled to the library to tour the seed library. Thanks to our amazing educators for planning these Joyful Learning opportunities, and thank you to all of the chaperones for keeping our students safe. It’s not too late to donate to make grade level field lessons possible: https://westlakecharter.com/donations/
Announcements
K-12 Announcements
NUSD Facilities Community Meetings: Our partners at the Natomas Unified School District (NUSD) are hosting community meetings seeking input about future facilities needs. Westlake Charter School families frequently ask about a permanent facility for our high school. These meetings are the perfect opportunity to collaborate with NUSD on what future facilities projects are important to our families. The third, and final meeting is TOMORROW, Monday, March 9th @ 5:30 PM at Natomas Park Elementary. CLICK HERE to see the flyer from NUSD.
Family Survey: The Family Survey is taken three times a year. CLICK HERE to answer six questions to rate your family’s experience at Westlake Charter School during the 2025-26 school year. The deadline is Sunday, March 22nd.
Hearing and Vision Screening: Our annual hearing and vision screening for Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 8th grade students will be March 16th and 17th. Letters were sent home in Friday folders. If you would like your student to opt out, please email [email protected].
WCHS Student Leadership Development Conference: Westlake Charter High School’s current student leaders are hosting their Second Annual Student Leadership Development Conference on Saturday, March 21st from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. WCS Eighth Grade Explorers are invited to participate to enhance their leadership skills and discover leadership opportunities at WCHS. Throughout the event, students will have the chance to select workshops focused on personal leadership development. There is no cost to participate and lunch will be provided. CLICK HERE for the student sign-up.
K-8 Announcements
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].
After School Live – Explorer Enrichment Sign-ups: Our spring Explorer Enrichment programs are starting soon! CLICK HERE to see the catalog of Explorer Enrichment course offerings and information about how to sign up.
After School Live – MS Basketball Season: The ASLive Basketball Season for 6th-8th Graders will run March 30th – May 29th. The time commitment is 1-2 days a week of games or practices from 3:15 – 4:15 PM. Unlike Volleyball, which has coed teams, Basketball will have separate boys and girls teams. Emails went out to families and students who signed up for our Middle School Basketball season. It’s not too late to sign up. If your student wants to sign up, please email Alejandra at [email protected].
Fifth and Seventh Grade Families – California Healthy Kids Survey: We will administer the California Healthy Kids Survey in 5th and 7th Grade grade during the week of March 16th. The results from this survey help our staff ensure that our programs are meeting the needs of our school. This survey will take 10-15 minutes.
- Fifth Grade families will need to opt their student in to take the California Healthy Kids Survey. Please CLICK HERE to opt your student in to take this survey.
- Seventh Grade families have the option to opt their student out of taking the California Healthy Kids Survey. If you would like to opt your student out of taking this survey or if you have any questions about the survey, please email [email protected].
9-12 Announcements
Upcoming Home Athletics:
- Monday, March 9th @ 4:30 PM: Home – Boys Varsity Volleyball vs. Fortune
- Monday, March 9th @ 5:30 PM: Home – Boys JV Volleyball vs. Aspire
- Wednesday, March 11th @ 4:30 PM: Home – Boys Varsity Volleyball vs. Esparto
- Wednesday, March 11th @ 4:30 PM: Home – Boys JV Volleyball vs. JAA Rsvl/Lincoln
- Friday, March 13th @ 3:30 PM: Away – Co-Ed Swim at Center Meet 1 (Vacaville)
Course Selection for 2026-2027 School Year: Course selection for next year will take place on campus during Advisory and Flex Blocks the week of March 16th. For course selection, students will attend an assembly with our counseling team to learn about their options before making their choices. Families can look forward to additional details and resources to support the process in the coming weeks.
SAT for Juniors – Wednesday, March 11th: Eleventh grade students who have opted into taking the SAT on March 11th will meet with WCHS staff to prepare their devices for the test and discuss logistics on Monday, March 9th. Remember that students will need their Chromebooks for both the SAT pre-meeting on March 9th and the SAT assessment on March 11th.
WAVE Events at WCHS in March: We are excited that WAVE will be hosting the following events on our high school campus next month. These events provide meaningful opportunities for families to connect and engage with our school community on the high school campus.
- WAVE Coffee Talk: Tuesday, March 10th at 6:00 PM in the Commons
- Trivia Night: Wednesday, March 25th at 6:00 PM in the Commons
Save the Date for Navigating High School: Tools for Every Grade Level: Join us for Navigating High School: Tools for Every Grade Level on Thursday, March 19th at 5:00 PM at WCHS. This evening is designed to support students and families at every stage in their high school journey, offering practical guidance on academic planning, postsecondary preparation, and key milestones from freshman year through senior year. Families will have the opportunity to attend two informational sessions on topics such as Dual Enrollment, Financial Aid, Senior Timelines, and more. Students are encouraged to attend alongside their families. Click HERE to RSVP
Movie Night: On Friday, March 20th at 5:30 PM, WCHS Student Council will be hosting a student movie night. Students can join us in the gym to watch a fun, student-voted movie.
Ninth and Eleventh Grade Families – California Healthy Kids Survey: We will administer the California Healthy Kids Survey for 9th and 11th grade students during Advisory the week of March 9th. The results from this survey help our staff ensure that our programs are meeting the needs of our school. This survey will take 10-15 minutes.
Ninth and Eleventh Grade families have the option to opt their student out of taking the California Healthy Kids Survey. If you would like to opt your student out of taking this survey or if you have any questions please email [email protected].
Save the Date:
- Tuesday, March 10th @ 6:00 PM: WAVE Coffee Talk – WCHS Commons
- Wednesday, March 25th @ 6:00 PM: Trivia Night – WCHS Commons
- Thursday, March 26th @ 7:00 & 8:00 PM: WAVE Planning & Board Meeting – Zoom
- Saturday, April 25th @ 2:00 PM: 21st Annual International Festival – K-8 Campus
Coffee Talk Update: We’re excited to host our next Coffee Talk on Tuesday, March 10th at 6:00 PM at the High School. We’ll discuss the high school facilities and will try to make time for tours and Q&A afterwards. This is open to all families and we hope you can attend. Light snacks and beverages will be provided.
Trivia Night: Mark your calendars! Join us Wednesday, March 25th from 6:00 – 7:30 PM in the WCHS Commons for an unforgettable night of brain-teasing fun. Whether you’re rolling deep with a team or flying solo, all ages are welcome to play! Expect laughs, friendly competition, and awesome prizes around every corner. Bring your competitive spirit, your school spirit, and your family—this is one Westlake event you won’t want to miss! 🙌📚✨ CLICK HERE to RSVP!
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!
WAVE Board Elections: WAVE board elections will take place on Thursday, April 30th. The nomination process will be open from March 10th – April 10th, and candidates will be announced on April 15th. CLICK HERE to submit nominations beginning Tuesday, March 10th.
21st Annual International Festival: Are you interested in sharing your culture at Westlake Charter School’s 21st Annual International Festival on Saturday, April 25th? Families can host a food or activity booth or perform on stage to showcase traditions, music, food, and more! Our goal is 20 booths this year, so if you’ve been thinking about participating, we’d love to have you join this once-a-year celebration with the community. We are also seeking leads for American Alley, the ticket booth, the dessert walk, and cultural booths. CLICK HERE to sign up to host a Cultural Booth. CLICK HERE to sign up to perform. E-mail [email protected] for more information or to volunteer on the planning committee.
Kudos: A big thank you to all the Westlake families who have already signed up to host a Cultural Booth at this year’s International Festival on April 25th! We love seeing families jump in early—often teaming up together—to share dishes, traditions, and experiences that celebrate the diverse cultures that make Westlake so vibrant. Our goal is 20 booths this year, so if you’ve been thinking about participating, we’d love to have you join this once-a-year celebration with the community. 🎉
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