K-12 Announcements

Attendance: Being at school every day has many positive impacts on your student(s) and their success in school. Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school – and themselves. Start building this early in elementary school so they learn right away that going to school on time, every day is important. Eventually, good attendance will be a skill that will help them succeed in high school, college, and in life.

If you are having trouble with getting your student to school each day, we want to support you. Please contact your student’s principal and they will gladly set up a time to collaborate with you.

Labor Day: Westlake Charter School and our BASE program will be closed on Monday, September 2nd for Labor Day.

Suicide Prevention: September is Suicide Prevention Month. Throughout this month, our counseling staff will launch our Suicide Prevention Week of activities for Middle and High School Explorers. Grades 6th – 12th will have lunch activities as well as visits from the counseling team during their Advisory period. We recognize the sensitive nature of the topic of suicide and we are glad to have the opportunity to inform and educate our students so that they are safe.  If you have questions or concerns about your student, please contact our Director of Student Support Services, Katie Davis, at [email protected].

K-8 Announcements

K-8 Yearbooks: CLICK HERE to order your 2024 – 2025 K-8 yearbook directly through TreeRing and get two pages to personalize with your own pictures! Use code 101667583471473 or see the email with the link to purchase. Get 10% off your purchase until October 31st. Need help? Contact: Mrs. Liechti at [email protected].

K-5 Library Cards: Our K-5 students will start library visits next week! This year, their student ID cards from picture day will be their library card. Their student ID cards will be sent home with them at the end of the school year. If your family needs a student ID card for your K-5th grader, please email [email protected].

After School Live – Explorer Enrichment & Middle School Athletics Sign-ups: Our fall Explorer Enrichment and Middle School Athletics programs begin as early as Monday, August 26th!  However, it’s not too late to sign up!

• CLICK HERE to see the catalog of Explorer Enrichment course offerings and information about how to sign up. E-mail [email protected] with scholarship inquiries.
• HOOPS are here! All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Explorers are invited to come play basketball! The season starts this week! Athlete packets, including a doctor’s physical clearance, are required for participation.
  • CLICK HERE to sign a middle schooler up for basketball!
  • CLICK HERE for the digital athlete packet, or pick up a hard copy from the front desk or Coach Sterling.
  • Email Coach Sterling with any questions at [email protected] and check back next week for more information!

Learning Lab: The Learning Lab has officially opened! We want to invite 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students to the Learning Lab afterschool.  The Learning Lab is staffed by an Instructional Aide to assist Middle School students with their classwork and homework.  Families can sign up their Middle School student(s) by using School Dismissal Manager.  The Learning Lab is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 3:15 – 3:45 PM.

9-12 Announcements

WCHS Back to School Night:  Our WCHS Back to School Night is THIS Wednesday, August 28th.  The evening will begin with an optional gathering in the OASIS and Commons at 5:00 PM where families can pick up their student’s class schedule and  learn more about our high school program. Classrooms will be open for presentations from 5:30 – 6:45 PM. Families will rotate through their student’s classrooms following their class schedule.

Infinite Campus Grade Books: We appreciate your patience as our new Infinite Campus grade book is still being finalized.  We want to ensure accuracy and ease of access as we complete the setup. We will notify families when the grade book is available to view your student’s progress. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Homecoming Dance and Guest Passes: Get excited for this year’s WCHS Homecoming!  Homecoming week is during the week of September 16th-20th with our Homecoming Dance happening on Saturday, September 21st.  This semi-formal dance will take place at our K-8 campus at 2680 Mabry Dr.  WCHS students are allowed to bring one approved guest to the dance.  Students bringing a guest will need to pick up a guest pass application and have it approved prior to purchasing a ticket for their guest.  Guest passes are available from our activities director, Mrs. Grimaldi and are due on September 13th.

Resources for Class of 2025: Thank you to those of us who were able to join for our Senior Information Night! We hope you found the session informative and helpful as we navigate this exciting final year of high school together. CLICK HERE to view the slide show from the night. This includes all the information discussed, including dates, graduation requirements, and post-graduation planning. CLICK HERE to visit our senior class website: Stay updated with the latest news, resources, and additional materials throughout the year.

Olympic Triathlon:  Get ready for the Westlake Charter School Olympic Triathlon – our biggest fundraiser of the year! This month-long event supports Enriched Educational Opportunities like athletics, after-school activities, and community events. It’s time to rally your community to help support your child’s educational journey. Let’s make this year’s Olympic Triathlon a huge success! Our goal is to beat last year’s fundraising total of $40,000! 

The Olympic Triathlon launches with Opening Ceremonies on Tuesday, September 3rd and ends with our in-person Closing Ceremony on Friday, September 27th.  An email will come out shortly with directions on how to set up the fundraising page for your student(s).

Our 2024 – 2025 Fundraising Goals:

• $180 per student – $1 for each day of school!
• $1,500 per class

Class Ambassadors and K-12 Grade Level Liaisons: WAVE seeks Class Ambassadors and K-12 Grade Level Liaisons for the 2024 – 2025 school year.  We have over half of our teachers matched with Classroom Ambassadors. Our goal is to be at 100% by August 31st.

Be the representative for your child’s classroom, helping WAVE to bridge the communication gap between parents, teachers, and the community.

• What is a Class Ambassador or Grade Level Liaison?
  • Class Ambassadors serve as the classroom liaison between the teachers, the parents, and WAVE. They are important members of the Westlake parent community, becoming the source of information for upcoming events and activities in their child’s classroom. We hope to have at least one ambassador per classroom. Class Ambassadors will report to a Grade Level Liaison for their respective grade levels.
  • Grade Level Liaisons will be the lead coordinator and communicator for the Classroom Ambassadors.
• What is the time commitment for the Class Ambassador or Grade Level Liaison?
  • Monthly Classroom Ambassador Check-in – 1 hr/month
  • Communicating with other parents – 0-2 hrs/month

As a Class Ambassador, you will help to foster community at Westlake. Class Ambassadors can leverage relationships to make Westlake the best possible school for our kids (all while getting to know other parents in your child’s class better!).  CLICK HERE to sign up to become a Class Ambassador or Grade Level Liaison. 

Board Positions and Committee Chairs: WAVE is excited to offer some fantastic leadership opportunities for anyone passionate about making a difference in the Westlake community. We’re looking for Committee Chairs for several exciting events, including:

• Fall Festival
• Themed Nights
• Family Dance
• International Festival
• Classroom Ambassador Program
• Social Media & Communications

Additionally, we’re eager to welcome parents to our WAVE Board who are interested in supporting our efforts in areas like Treasury, Parent Engagement, Fundraising, and Community Partnerships. 

Open WAVE Board Positions:

• Vice President, Parent Participation
• Vice President, Business Affairs

If you’re interested or have any questions, please email us at [email protected].

Kudos: We hosted our first WAVE General Meeting this past Monday and we want to shout out the dozen parents who showed up to support Westlake. Thank you for making the time to contribute to collaborating with WAVE and our school. (Pssstt – don’t forget to CLICK HERE to log your hours!)