Celebrations
Thank you to all the chaperones who have helped out on our first field lessons of the year. Volunteers make our field lessons possible. Chaperones have helped out at William B. Pond, the Maidu Museum, Dave’s Pumpkin Patch, Project Ride Smart’s off campus ride and more!
A huge thank you to all of the amazing volunteers who made the Fall Festival such a success! We’re so grateful to our Classroom Ambassadors and everyone who donated to the silent auction and raffle baskets. Special thanks to those who served food, sold tickets, ran game booths, set up, and cleaned up. Events like these wouldn’t be possible without you! #BetterTogether
Our first WCHS Club Fundraising Fair of the year was a success! The Commons was buzzing with energy as students showcased creativity and teamwork, organizing sales to raise funds for their clubs, from sweet treats to handmade crafts. We are so proud of our students for their enthusiasm and initiative, and grateful to all who supported their efforts.
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 by Sunday, November 2nd. 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!
Fall Food Drive: Our Annual Fall Food Drive benefiting Joey’s Food Locker begins Monday, November 3rd and will run through Wednesday, December 3rd, concluding at our Annual Chili Cook-Off. Food collection bins will be placed in the reception area of each campus. Suggested donations are:
- Beans
- Rice
- Pasta
- Broth/stock
- Canned Vegetables and Chicken
- Cooking Oil
- Spices (salt, pepper, garlic powder, etc.)
Thank you for helping us give back to our Natomas community!
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!
Veterans Day – NO SCHOOL: On Tuesday, November 11th, Westlake Charter School will be observing Veterans Day. There will be no school and our BASE program will be closed.
K-8 Announcements
Parking Lot Safety: A quick reminder to help keep our students safe during drop-off and pick up:
- Students should only exit and enter from the passenger side of the car.
- Drive slowly and stay alert for other students and families walking nearby.
- Pull all the way forward before stopping to unload.
- Stay in your car.
- Use the crosswalk when crossing the carline and the street.
Please help make drop-off safe and smooth for everyone! Your care and attention make a big difference in keeping our arrival time safe and smooth for everyone. We appreciate your partnership!
The Minute Challenge is Continuing This Week! Students are taking 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.
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 is open now through November 17th. CLICK HERE for instructions on how to use the online scheduler.
9-12 Announcements
Class of 2026 – Senior Reminders: A few deadlines for our Senior Class of 2026 are quickly approaching – cap and gown order deadline on December 10th and senior portrait session deadline on November 15th. Seniors who do not complete their portraits by the deadline will not have their photo included in the yearbook. CLICK HERE for more information. CLICK HERE for the Class of 2026 website to stay updated with the latest news, resources, and additional materials throughout the school year.
Spring Boys Volleyball Informational Meeting: Interested in playing Boys Volleyball at WCHS? Come join us for our upcoming informational meeting THIS Tuesday, November 4th at 4:00 PM in the Commons on our high school campus! You’ll get to meet the coaches, learn about tryouts, and hear all about the upcoming season. No experience is necessary—everyone is welcome!
2025-26 Esports Tryouts: The 2025-26 esports season is just around the corner. Tryouts are THIS Thursday, November 6th at 4:15 PM on our K-8 Campus in Room F105. Pre-season starts in December, and the season officially starts in January. WCHS is proud to announce that we will be offering Super Smash Bros and Mario Kart as titles this year. CLICK HERE to view the flyer.
2025-26 WCHS Yearbook: WCHS yearbooks are available now for $65. Capture a year of unforgettable moments – CLICK HERE to order your yearbook today.
Save the Date:
- Friday, November 7th @ 8:30 AM: WAVE Coffee Talk – K-8 Library
Coffee Talk: Join us for our next WAVE Coffee Talk on Friday, November 7th in the K-8 Library! We’ll be celebrating recent wins, sharing feedback from our last meeting, and talking about exciting upcoming events — including how you can get involved in the classroom. We’d love to see all our familiar faces and welcome new friends to the WAVE community. Come connect, celebrate, and caffeinate with us!
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 by November 30th!
Kudos: Big shoutout to our Social Media Manager, Armando Jimenez! Armando has been leading the charge on WAVE’s Instagram — capturing amazing moments, spreading helpful info, and keeping our community connected through every post. Show him some love in the comments and make sure to follow us on Instagram to stay in the loop with all things WAVE!
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