K-12 Announcements

K-12 Spirit Day: Sports Day will be Friday, September 20th. Students can dress in sports attire or clothing that represents their favorite sports team. No dangerous accessories (i.e., bats, hockey pucks, metal cleats). Don’t forget to show your WCS spirit by posting pictures on all social media platforms and using the hashtag #WCSSpiritFridays!

Olympic Triathlon: Congratulations to Ms. Stroble & Ms. Mantooth’s classes, who are tied for the lead for highest participation so far during the Olympic Triathlon season! Have you created your website and sent it to family and friends? It’s not too late!

• CLICK HERE to set up a family donation page or drop off donations in WAVE’s  secure blue mailbox in the K-8 front office
• Olympic Triathlon Event Day: On September 27th, our Explorers will participate in a fun day of activities highlighting our amazing specialty classes: Spanish, Art, and P.E. This event is completely staffed and planned by our family volunteers and supported by our amazing staff. We need your help to make sure this event is successful!  CLICK HERE to sign up to volunteer on event day.

K-12 Picture Retake Day Thursday, October 3rd: Our Picture Retake Day is Thursday, October 3rd.  See below for who should have their picture taken on October 3rd: 

• Students who are new to our school since the original picture day
• Students that were absent on the original picture day
• Students who would like to retake their photo
• CLICK HERE to order pictures

Inaugural WCHS Homecoming Charter Bowl:  Don’t miss our first ever Homecoming Charter Bowl Flag Football game where Freshmen team up against Sophomores and Juniors against Seniors!  Come out and support the teams! Bring chairs and blankets to enjoy the game!

• When: Friday, September 20th from 4:30 – 6:00 PM
• Where: Airfield Park, 2491 Natomas Crossing Dr., Sacramento, 95834

K-8 Announcements

Jibe Walk and Bike to School Challenge: The first Jibe Walk and Bike to School Challenge of the year is here. Just walk, bike, or scoot to school and have your Trip Card scanned as many times as you can between now  and September 20th for a chance to win. The three classes with the most participation will receive a prize for the entire class! Don’t have a card yet? No problem, just visit CLICK HERE to register today. CLICK HERE to view the flyer that contains more information.

Volunteering at Westlake Charter School: WCS values our family volunteers. The needs of each classroom teacher differ when it comes to classroom volunteers. Please follow these guidelines when planning to support your classroom or specialty teacher:

1. Connect with your classroom teacher at least 24 hours before coming to volunteer in the classroom. This will give the teacher a chance to be prepared and make your volunteer time as efficient as possible.
2. Check in at the front office to receive a volunteer badge.
3. If volunteering in a classroom, support all Explorers in the classroom, or your group, as instructed by the classroom teacher.
4. If volunteering to prepare materials, please respect the teacher’s shared workroom space.

9-12 Announcements

Upcoming Home Athletics:

• Monday, September 16th @ 4:30 PM: Home – Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Fortune

Homecoming: Get excited for this year’s WCHS Homecoming!  Homecoming Week is THIS WEEK, 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.

• Now through September 20th: Purchase Homecoming dance tickets
• Homecoming Dress-up Days: Get ready to show off your creativity and school spirit with these fun themes:
  • Monday:  90s Day – Dust off those flannel shirts, slap on some neon, and channel your inner 90s kid. It’s time for a major throwback!
  • Tuesday: Alphabet Day – Dress up as the first letter of your name! Whether you’re a “B” for baker or “R” for rock star, let your creativity shine
  • Wednesday: Dress Your Age – Freshmen, go for that adorable baby look. Sophomores, embrace your teen style. Juniors, rock that mature adult vibe. Seniors, bring out your most sophisticated senior self!
  • Thursday: Anything but a Backpack Day – Forget your usual backpack and carry your essentials in something unexpected – think suitcases, grocery bags, or even a mini fridge!
  • Friday:  Jersey Day – Show off your team spirit with your favorite sports jersey. Whether it’s football, basketball, or a quirky sport, let’s cheer for our favorite teams!
• September 20th: Homecoming Fall Sports Rally
• Inaugural WCHS Homecoming Charter Bowl:  Don’t miss our first ever Homecoming Charter Bowl Flag Football game where Freshmen team up against Sophomores and Juniors against Seniors!  Come out and support the teams! Bring chairs and blankets to enjoy the game!
  • When: Friday, September 20th from 4:30 – 6:00 PM
  • Where: Airfield Park, 2491 Natomas Crossing Dr., Sacramento, 95834

WCHS Conference Week: WCHS’ first conference week of the year will take place October 14th – 18th.  Our Canyon Creek conference scheduler will open for  families to schedule a conference on September 23rd. Please remember, during conference week students will dismiss at 1:30 PM every day of the week. CLICK HERE for Step-By-Step Parent/Guardian Instructions for scheduling Parent-Teacher Conferences.

2024-25 WCHS Yearbook: Attention WCHS Families! Secure your memories with the 2024-25 WCHS Yearbook – Early Bird Offer! Act now and save big! Get your yearbook for just $55.  The price will increase to $65 after September 29th, so don’t wait! This is your chance to lock in the best price of the year. Our tiered pricing system means the earlier you buy, the more you save.  Capture a year of unforgettable moments – CLICK HERE to order your yearbook today!

Olympic Triathlon:  Our 17th Annual Westlake Charter School Olympic Triathlon fundraising campaign is in full swing! The Olympic Triathlon is our biggest fundraiser of the year and we’ve already raised over $10,200 in the first 11 days. CLICK HERE to set up a family donation page on the Pledgestar website. You can customize it with your student’s name, a photo, and donation goal. It is easy to quickly request sponsors via email or text explaining why WCS is amazing and how they can help us meet our goal this year.

Let’s make this year’s Olympic Triathlon a huge success! Our goal is to beat last year’s fundraising total of $40,000!

• 2024 – 2025 Fundraising Goals:
  • $180 per student – $1 for each day of school!
• 2024 – 2025 Fundraising Prizes:
  • Pizza Parties for classes with 100% participation! 🍕
  • The Top 3 students who raise the most in donations will win a Disneyland ticket! 🎟️

On Friday, September 27th our students will participate in a special day of learning on the Olympic Triathlon event day. This day is completely staffed and planned by our family volunteers alongside some fabulous WCS staff members. We need your help to make this day fun and successful for our school and students. Be on the lookout for information in your student’s backpack regarding the event, prizes, in person collection days, and more. Thank you for your continued support!

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

CLICK HERE to sign up!

Additionally, we’re eager to welcome parents/guardians to our WAVE Board who are interested in supporting our efforts in areas like Treasury, Family 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: Thank you to all who helped to coordinate, set up, and run Bingo Night and those who attended on Friday night!  What a joyous way to start the weekend!