K-12 Announcements

Westlake Weekly Podcast: CLICK HERE for this week’s Westlake Weekly Podcast.

2024-25  Lottery Application Window – Open Now: Our 2024-25  lottery is now open, including our freshman, sophomore,  junior and senior classes at Westlake Charter High School! Current students do not need to fill out an application to continue their enrollment at WCS; however, siblings do need to fill out lottery applications to be entered into the lottery. Spread the word and encourage friends and family to visit JoinWestlake.com to apply today. 

Exciting Opportunity to help Build our High School: NUSD is asking for feedback from the community about which future construction projects are the highest priority.  Please make sure your voice is heard.  

We encourage you to share your feelings about the need for a permanent high school campus for our students. You can describe why a permanent high school campus is important and what types of features you would like to see. For example, modern safety features, access to high quality athletics facilities, access to green space, and more.

Please take 3-5 minutes to share your thoughts for future construction projects using this NUSD Thought Exchange, before December 9, 2023. You can also “upvote” ideas and feedback left by others to help the district understand what is most important to you.

Toy Drive: We have partnered with the Natomas Chamber of Commerce for their annual Toy Drive.  Drop off new, unwrapped toys in either of our Front Offices by Friday, December 8th.  No time to shop? CLICK HERE for the Amazon Wish List that has been set up by the Natomas Chamber of Commerce and items will be delivered directly to them.

K-12 Movie Night: On Friday, December 15th at 5:30 PM we will be showing Mario Bros in the gym on our K-8 campus. Wear your pajamas if you’d like and bring blankets, pillows, chairs or whatever you need to get comfortable and enjoy the show! Please remember this is a family event and adult supervision is required. CLICK HERE to volunteer for the event. 

COVID-19 Home Test Kit Program: The federal government has refreshed their free COVID-19 home test kit program.  Every U.S. household can order additional home tests at no charge.  CLICK HERE to place an order.

K-8 Announcements

Enrichment Sign-ups: Winter Explorer Enrichment programs are beginning now! CLICK HERE to see the catalog of course offerings and information about how to sign up.

Spelling Bee:  It’s time for the annual Spelling Bee! Over the next three weeks, teachers will be hosting classroom Spelling Bees. Families of class winners will be notified before we head off to Winter Break. Our school Spelling Bee will be held on Tuesday, January 23rd @ 5:30 PM.

“Here for the Hot Cocoa!” Attendance Challenge:  We’ve kicked off our “Here for the Hot Cocoa!” challenge where the grade level with the highest average of students in attendance each day from 11/27-12/21 will earn a Hot Cocoa party on when we return from Winter Break. So far, our 8th and 5th grade Explorers are tied with 96% attendance this first week back!

9-12 Announcements

Link Crew Cocoa and Cram Social, Thursday, December 7th: All 9th  grade students are invited to join our fun Link Crew study night, “Cocoa and Cram”, on Thursday, December 7th from 4:00 – 6:00 PM in the Commons. We’ll serve up some hot cocoa and cookies to fuel their brains while our 11th grade Link Leaders offer free tutoring and support to finish the semester strong. Whether students need help on a tough math concept or could use a study buddy for history, our 11th grade students are at the ready! No need to RSVP; just show up for tasty snacks and tutoring!

Report Card Timeline: The end of the first semester is just around the corner on Thursday, December 21st.  Report cards will be mailed home on January 12th.  

“Here for the Hot Cocoa!” Attendance Challenge: It is so important for your student to be in school if they are healthy. Missing school can negatively impact a student’s academic and social-emotional performance.  It can also impact students’ ability to graduate on time from High School.  We have kicked off our “Here for the Hot Cocoa!” challenge. The grade level with the highest percentage of students present will win Hot Cocoa. The challenge will run through 12/15.  So far, 10th graders are in the lead!!

Save the Date: 

• December 6th @ 6:00 PM: WAVE Board Meeting 
• December 14th @ 8:30 AM: WAVE Coffee Talk
• December 15th: K-12 Movie Night – Join us for the showing of Mario Bros. at our annual movie night on the K-8 campus.
• February 3rd @ 5:30 PM: K-5 Family Dance
• March 27th @ 5:30 PM: Science Night
• April 27th: 19th Annual International Festival

Spirit Store: CLICK HERE to purchase Westlake gear.

Kudos:  Thank you to all the families that participated in our Chili Cook-Off! Whether you prepared your famous chili or donated desserts, drinks, or supplies we sincerely thank you for helping to grow our Westlake tradition.