K-12 Announcements

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

WCS is Hiring for the 2024-25 School Year: Westlake Charter School is looking for innovative, collaborative, positive staff members with a growth mindset to fill open positions for the 2024-25 school year; specifically Speech Language Pathologist, HS Integrated Science Teacher, HS Dual Enrollment Teacher, and Kindergarten Teacher.  Do you know someone who would be a good fit for Westlake Charter School? Visit: wcsinfo.cc/hiring to see a list of these and other open positions.

Mental Health Awareness Month: May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and from May 6th – 10th schools across California are recognizing student mental health week. Mental health specific lessons will be taught by our K-8 counselors throughout the month of May and across both campuses, middle and high school students will get to engage in fun activities during lunch time this week! 

Mental Health and Social Media Family Workshop: As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, on Wednesday, May 8th from 6:00 – 7:00 PM, our counselors and school psychologist will be facilitating a workshop for parents/guardians geared at cultivating safety and good habits for their kids in the world of social media. Come for an evening of learning and collaboration. CLICK HERE to RSVP, which is encouraged but not required.

K-8 Announcements

Bike Month Challenge: Students celebrate May is Bike, Scoot, and Roll Month with the latest challenge from Jibe. From April 29th – May 10th, students will be tracking their daily riding trips (bike, scooter, skateboard, or skates) in class each day. Students can ride to and from school, for errands, or just for fun. All riders receive a custom keychain, and the highest participating grade wins a Kona Ice party!

K-8 Open House: Families, mark your calendars! Open House for our K-8 campus will be on Wednesday, May 15th from 5:30 – 7:00 PM. We are excited for you to come and experience all that your student(s) have been learning about this year, including in their specialty classes of Spanish, Art, & PE. Food trucks will be on campus for purchasing dinner beginning at 5:00 PM.

9-12 Announcements

Eleventh Grade Santa Cruz Trip – Family Meeting: We want to remind you about the upcoming 11th grade trip to Santa Cruz, which will take place on May 23rd – 24th. On Monday, May 6th at 6:00 PM, there will be a virtual parent and chaperone meeting. We strongly recommend that you save the date and join us for this meeting as it will cover important details and address any questions or concerns you may have. CLICK HERE to access the Zoom meeting.

Changes to Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures Coming Soon: Exciting changes are happening at Westlake Charter High School! We’re adding to our school building, which means upcoming modifications to our drop-off and pick-up procedures. Stay tuned for more details on the new traffic flow and drop-off zones. Thank you for your cooperation as we work to enhance our school environment for the benefit of our students.

WCHS Open House: Save the date for our WCHS Open House on Wednesday, May 22nd from 5:30 – 7:00 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to connect with teachers, staff, and other families while gaining insight into your child’s educational journey. To kick off the evening, we have arranged for a Food Truck to be on site starting at 5:00 PM, so come hungry and ready to enjoy some delicious treats before exploring the school.

Staff Appreciation Week: Staff Appreciation Week is THIS week, May 6th – 10th. This year’s theme is “Staff Wellness”. Below is a schedule for the week.

• Monday 5/6: Made-to-Order Smoothie Bar. Staff will put in an order ahead of time and can pick up their custom made smoothie in the morning.
• Tuesday 5/7: Families will set up a Wellness Retreat at the K-8 campus. Staff can enjoy a mentally and physically calming experience using a combination of massage, meditation and music. On this day, our WCHS staff will enjoy a catered lunch.
• Wednesday 5/8: We will provide grab and go snacks for both campuses.
• Thursday 5/9: Our WCHS Staff can partake in the wonderful Wellness Retreat experience while our K-8 staff enjoys a catered lunch.
• Friday 5/10: A delectable chocolate bar will be set up at both campuses.

In order for this event to be successful, we need the support of the community to volunteer time and send in donations. If you would like to donate money you can Venmo @wave-foundation with Staff Week in the description. CLICK HERE to volunteer your time and donate supplies. CLICK HERE to donate from our Amazon wishlist.  Thank you so much for your continued support!

WAVE Game Night in the WCHS OASIS: Please join us on Friday, May 10th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM in the High School OASIS for a fun evening of games, snacks, and community. We will set up over a dozen games including cornhole, giant Connect Four, giant Jenga, Ladder Ball, and many more. We will have snacks and drinks available, but families are welcome to bring dinner out to the event. This event may be on our High School campus but it is open to all K-12 families. CLICK HERE to register if you are bringing any games, drinks, or snacks to share. We hope to see you there!

2024-25 WAVE Board Elections: Are you interested in getting more involved with the Westlake Association of Volunteer Explorers (WAVE)?   Join the WAVE board and help us make the 2024-25 school year amazing! All board positions of President, Vice President of Parent Participation, Vice President of Business Affairs, Treasurer, and Secretary are coming up for election this month. Joining the WAVE Board is a great way to guide school culture and make the WCS community a wonderful place for all staff and families. If you are interested in learning more or finding out how to get involved, please contact Toni Elgamiel, WAVE President, at [email protected].

Save the Date: 

• May 6th – 10th: Staff Appreciation Week
• Friday, May 10th @ 6:00 PM: WAVE Game Night – WCHS OASIS
• Thursday, May 16th @ 6:00 PM: WAVE Meeting – K-8 Library
• Friday, May 17th @8:30 AM: Coffee Talk – K-8 covered dining

Spirit Store: CLICK HERE to purchase Westlake gear

Kudos: Thank you to the entire community that participated in this years International Festival. We had some new and old families participate and on every single face was a big smile. Thank you to Becca Montes and Sandra Crowell for organizing such a wonderful and successful community event!