Upcoming Dates:
Monday, June 13, 2016
- 8th Grade Santa Cruz
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
- 8th Grade Santa Cruz
- Awards Ceremony
- 4th Grade – Del Paso – 8:30 am
- 6-8th Grades – Pebblewood – 9:15 am
- 5th Grade – Pebblewood – 10:00 am
Wednesday, June 15th
- Field day
- Del Paso dismisses at 12:00 pm
- Pebblewood dismisses at 12:30 pm
- 8th grade promotion rehearsal – NP3 Gym – 9:00 am
- 8th grade promotion – NP3 Gym – 4:00 pm
Thursday, June 16th
- SUMMER BREAK! See you on Wednesday, August 10th!
SAVE THE DATE
August 6, 2016 – Back to School BBQ – Valley Oak Park
Celebrations:
| When #WestlakeCharter innovators said, “Hey, let’s put on a STEAM day (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics), it will be fun,” it launched a chain reaction of planning that resulted in SO much fun for everyone. This week, hundreds of students have been exposed to the art of coding and the power of 21st Century Learning opportunities. Thank you, Tech Team, for you willingness to lead such an amazing opportunity for our students and staff! Let’s Explore! |  |
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Pioneer Day was a great success! Students practiced washing clothes on a washboard. They made corn husks dolls. Mostly they got to experience what life was like during a time period they had only just read about! Way to go 4th grade team and 4th grade parents! |
| What happens when you ask 1st graders to get a group of gnomes from their village to town? They work in groups and bridges, hot air balloons, and trampolines that can get the job done! |  |
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Middle School students made rockets in their Engineering elective this week. Students were energized to see their work in action. Way to go, Explorers, using your inquisitive minds and perseverance to make your bottle rockets! |
| Middle school students in their elective class participated in the challenge, “Protect your melon.” Watermelons were dropped and you met your challenge if your watermelon was protected and didn’t break open! Students exhibited creativity and collaboration as they participated in this challenge! |  |
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Rivercats Glee EB Click HERE to watch the video. The Westlake Charter School Glee Club did an amazing job opening the River Cats Game this Sunday with the National Anthem! |
| Our parents are absolutely amazing! They organized and executed a wonderful evening for our 8th grade students and their parents. Caroline Gaea, Sarah Gately, and Amber Sutton worked closely with families to make this such a special night. Families were well fed and memories were made! #Gratitude |   |
Announcements:
For the Whole School
Parent Survey: Please take a moment to fill out the 2015-16 Parent Survey. Your input is very important to us. Your opinions will help teachers and administration determine what is being done well, and what areas need growth. Your responses will be anonymous. Please respond to all items that apply to your family. This survey will take approximately 15 minutes. Click HERE to participate.
Field Day: We would like to invite all families to join in the Field Day festivities on the last day of school, Wednesday, June 15th. There are opportunities to volunteer at both campuses. We have special dismissal times for that last day of school – Del Paso (Kinder through 4th grade) will dismiss at 12:00 pm, and Pebblewood (5th through 8th grade) will dismiss at 12:30 pm.
Yearbooks: The 2015-2016 yearbook is AMAZING! Big shout out to Mrs. Sutton and her incredible Yearbook students for this year’s book. The publisher is coming out on Monday to help prepare for a Tuesday morning distribution. We hope to have all yearbooks delivered to teacher boxes prior to school on Tuesday morning.
Lost & Found: The Lost and Found at both campuses are overflowing. Please take a moment to claim any of your student’s items before the end of the school year. All lost and found items will be donated on Friday, June 17th.
For Del Paso
Field Day Dismissal: Field Day, June 15, 2016, has a unique dismissal time. All Del Paso students, Kindergarten through 4th grade, will dismiss at 12:00 pm. This time will allow parents to pick up students during Pebblewood’s dismissal at 12:30 pm.
Math Monday: Click HERE for this week’s Math Monday.
Report Card Pick Up: Please be sure to pick up your report card from your student’s teacher on the last day. Dismissal is at noon.
For Pebblewood
8th Grade Promotion: We are so excited for our third 8th Grade Promotion. Mark your calendar for June 15th at 4:00 pm for this culminating event for our 8th grade students and families.
Field Day: Field Day is just around the corner! It’s time to round up parent/family volunteers! Field Day is scheduled for the last day of school Wednesday, June 15th for 5th-7th grade students. If you will be available to volunteer June 15th, please click on the “Field Day Volunteer Link” to sign up. Thank you again for all your continued support and I hope that you will be able to join us for some end of the year fun and excitement!