Westlake Weekly – June 1, 2018

Coaches Needed: Families have spoken and we have listened: Westlake Charter School is launching a 6th – 8th Grade Sports program in the fall. We need coaches, assistant coaches and support volunteers. We have over 125 students who have shown interest in playing Flag Football and Volleyball in the fall, but we can not do this without you! All parents, please click HERE and let us know how you can help support our Explorer Sports Program.

Yearbook Orders due Monday, June 4th: Click HERE to order your 2017 – 18 yearbook. Orders can be made on the supply donation page. The cost is $20. We have a limited quantity so don’t delay in placing your order – orders will only be filled while supplies last. Yearbooks will be delivered in June. Deadline to order is: Monday, June 4th at 3:00 pm.

Volunteer Appreciation BBQ: We are inviting all volunteers to a BBQ on Thursday, June 7th from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Take a break from making dinner, and let our admin team BBQ for your family. So many of you met the goal of 30 volunteer hours, and demonstrated what is possible when school and community collaborate. Please Click HERE to RSVP by Tuesday, June 5th and let us know what protein you would prefer.

End of Year Assemblies: We are inviting all of our families to join us for our end of year assemblies on Tuesday, June 12th. Please see grade level details below:

• 8:45-9:30 AM – Kindergarten to 2nd Grade: Responsive classroom – see first hand the impact morning meetings have had on our students this year.
• 9:45-10:30 AM – 3rd-5th Grade: Responsive classroom – see first hand the impact morning meetings have had on our students this year.
• 2:40-3:10 PM – 6th – 7th Grade: Academic awards

Field Day Dismissal: Our K-8 Field Day will be Wednesday, June 13th. All grades will dismiss at 12 noon.  Click HERE to volunteer for Field Day.

8th Grade Promotion: 8th grade students should  arrive at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, June 13th to practice promotion – dismiss at 12:00 PM. Promotion will be in the gym at 4:00 PM.

NNTMA Parent Champion: The North Natomas Transportation Management Association (NNTMA) is hiring a Westlake Charter School Parent Champion for the Walk and Bike to School Program. A Parent Champion is an engaged parent, with the role of carrying out established Walk to School Program activities, being the main organizer on campus, and promoting the program. Click HERE to see the flyer.

Volunteer Appreciation BBQ: We hope you will join us on Thursday, June 7th from 5:30-6:30pm for a delicious BBQ celebrating our amazing WCS volunteers. Please Click HERE to RSVP!

Fireworks Booth: The WAVE Fireworks Booth is back again this year and we need your help. Can you volunteer for a shift? We have 96 spots to fill and this is a great way to start earning volunteer hours for next year. Please Click HERE to sign up to work next to other amazing WCS families. Thank you for your continued support!

2018/19 Coordinators: WAVE is a non-profit run entirely by volunteers. Currently help is needed leading events, fundraising, managing our many programs (uniform swap, lost and found, fireworks booth, Arden Fair School Cents and more), soliciting sponsors, arranging grade level meetups and more. We cannot make this all happen without you. Please contact Amber Hustead at [email protected] to get involved.

Logging Volunteer Hours: WCS parents have volunteered thousands of hours this school year supporting our students and teachers. Don’t forget to log your hours using our quick and easy to use volunteer form. There are a few more volunteer opportunities coming up for families to get involved including 4th grade Pioneer Day, in the classroom and Field Day!

Please contact [email protected] with any questions about the volunteer hours log. Please Click HERE to visit the form to log your hours!