Upcoming Dates:
Monday, April 11, 2016
- Blood Drive hosted by 7th Grade – Pebblewood – 10:30 to 3:00 pm
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
- Walking Wednesday
- Love and Logic class – Del Paso – 6:00 pm
Thursday, April 14, 2016
- Governance Meeting – Pebblewood P11 – 5:00 pm
- WCS Board Meeting – Pebblewood P11 – 6:00 pm
Friday, April 15, 2016
- Footloose Friday – Del Paso
- Spirit Day – Culture Day
Saturday, April 16, 2016
- International Festival – Del Paso Campus – 3:00-7:00 pm
- Scholastic Book Fair – Del Paso Library – 3:00-7:00 pm
SAVE THE DATE:
Pebblewood Spring Picture Day – April 29, 2016
Pebblewood Open House – May 18, 2016
Del Paso Open House – May 25, 2016
Celebrations:
| Over 60 parents attended our first Love and Logic parenting class this week! The evening was filled with laughter and learning. Events like this really model our commitment to partnering with our families to meet our mission! |  |
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In 7th grade science, the students used stop-motion animation, which is a series of photos strung together to show a process of motion. Students used the stop-motion process to show Mitosis and Meiosis in action. |
| 8th graders spend the year learning about U.S. history in class. For the last three years, Westlake has been able to send a group of 8th graders to explore that history in person. The group this year took a week of their Spring break to explore the vibrant history of our nation’s capital and New York City. Students started their journey on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. They toured Washington DC for three days, visiting Mt. Vernon, Arlington National Cemetery, Smithsonian museums, and much more. They entered Manhattan on a ferry from New Jersey, stopping at Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. They finished their journey with a viewing of Lion King on Broadway and a stroll through Central Park. We look forward to another trip next year! |     |
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Our Westlake students represented well this week at the Nature Bowl. The Nature Bowl is an annual science-based educational program for 3rd – 6th graders that increases ecological knowledge and conservation literacy. In team settings, students eagerly learn about the environment while building teamwork skills and sharpening their creative and critical thinking abilities. The program curriculum corresponds with California’s “Next Generation” Science Standards, which makes it a popular event for teachers and educators. Nature Bowl, currently in its 31st year, is coordinated by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and partner organizations. |
Announcements:
For the Whole School
CAASSP Parent Letter: Please read this parent letter regarding the upcoming CAASSP assessments.
Clubs: We have some fantastic new Clubs and wonderful volunteers who are ready to engage your student!
Programs will start: Week of May 2nd, 2016
Programs will end: Week of June 6th, 2016
Programs will cost: Nothing. They’re free!
In order to ensure that each student who is interested in a Club has an equitable opportunity to participate, if there are more students who are interested in a Club than there is space available, the Clubs will be filled through a random lottery. The lottery will take place in the Del Paso BASE room on April 25th, 2016 at 6:15pm. You are welcome to attend. All families that have a child drawn from the lottery will receive an email notification.
Available Clubs
Club #1: Soccer with Mr. Brandon (WCS Staff Member)
When: Fridays from 3:45-4:45pm at Del Paso
Club #2: Prodigy Math with Mrs. Browne and Mrs. Joe
When: Mondays from 3:45-4:45pm at Del Paso
Club #3: Basketball with Mr. Vitaich, Mr. Browne and Mr. Schumacher
When: Thursdays from 3:45-4:45pm at Del Paso
Club #4: Game On! With Mr.Kris
When: Thursdays from 3:00-4:00pm at Pebblewood
International Festival: The 10th Annual International Festival is less than a week away, on Saturday, April 16, 2016, from 3-7pm! Get your tickets early! Buy your height in tickets for $20! Pre-sales will occur before school for the Del Paso campus this Wednesday and Friday at AIM Mail Center and on campus until 8:30 AM and on the Pebblewood campus this Tuesday and Thursday until 7:45 AM (EXACT CHANGE IS REQUIRED).
We are looking for pop-up tents, tables, chairs, ice chests and items for American Alley. If you are able to lend us your equipment or donate supplies sign up HERE. We could also use a few more Cultural Booth Hosts. Click HERE to sign up!
Come dressed in your cultural attire and walk in the International Costume Parade! Students in K-4 are invited to perform Spanish songs led by Mrs. Hernandez, Ms. Leyva & Ms. Espinosa! Join us to celebrate the cultural diversity that makes us, at Westlake, so special!
For Del Paso:
Morning Line-Up This Week: During Morning Line-Up this week we will be passing out awards to the students who were recognized during Watch it Wednesday videos for exemplifying one of the Westlake Charter School Core Values. Please visit the Campus Culture page to see the Core Value Videos.
For Pebblewood
Blood Drive: Our 7th graders are promoting a blood drive our Pebblewood campus on Monday, April 11th from 10:30-3:00pm. This blood drive is a culmination of learning they completed on the human body and how blood disease can affect lives. We ask that you please consider taking 30 minutes of your time to donate blood for such a wonderful cause. You can sign up at www.bloodsource.org/drives and enter the location code M954. Every drop our families donate helps! We are looking for 20 more volunteers. YOU MATTER!!! Please contact Mrs. Sutton with any questions you may have ([email protected]).