K-12 Announcements

WAVE Coffee Talk: Join us on Thursday, September 26th at 8:30 AM for the first Coffee Talk of the school year on our K-8 campus in the library.  We’ll get the conversation started at 8:30 am and we’d love to have you join!

Olympic Triathlon: Congratulations to Ms. Mantooth’s class, who is in the lead for highest participation as of Friday, September 20th! 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

Fall Break: Both campuses will be closed for Fall Break Monday, October 7th through Friday, October 11th. We look forward to welcoming staff and students back on Monday, October 14th. Our BASE program will also be closed during Fall Break.

K-8 Announcements

Lost and Found: Our lost and found is overflowing with jackets, lunch boxes, water bottles and more! Thank you to our incredible parent volunteers for organizing our Lost and Found on Friday! Many items were able to find their way home, thanks to their organization. Please check for any missing items by Friday, October 4th. All unclaimed items will be donated over Fall Break.

International Walk to School Day:  We will be celebrating International Walk to School Day on October 1st. Please join us on the morning Walking School Bus which departs from Burberry Park at 7:50 AM. A DJ will be playing music for our students as they arrive on campus. Walk with your students and come and join the party!

Traffic/Parking Reminders: Please be respectful and mindful of others during our arrival and dismissal process.  Following traffic rules is an essential part of maintaining a safe environment for children. This includes parking in designated areas, adhering to the instructions of school staff, and obeying traffic laws. Traffic rules help to ensure that students are not in harm’s way when they are entering and exiting vehicles. When drivers obey traffic laws, they are less likely to be in an accident or cause a disruption in the flow of traffic. Additionally, traffic laws help to reduce congestion and provide a safe environment for pedestrians.

9-12 Announcements

Upcoming Home Athletics:

• Wednesday, September 25th @ 4:00 PM: Home – Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Delta
• Wednesday, September 25th @ 4:30 PM: Home – Girls Varsity Volleyball vs CCCA
• Wednesday, September 25th @ 3:30 PM: Cross Country Meet at Leroy Greene

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.

PSAT/NMSQT: We will administer the PSAT/NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) on campus for all 11th grade students on October 23rd.  Families will have a chance to opt their student out of taking this assessment.  Details on the special schedule for the day will follow as the testing date approaches.

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!

WAVE Coffee Talk: We’re thrilled to announce that Coffee Talks are back starting with our first one at the K-8 campus on Thursday, September 26th at 8:30 AM!

Join us for a casual morning of school updates, sharing celebrations, and a great opportunity for parents to meet and connect. No RSVP necessary – just show up, grab a coffee, and enjoy the conversation!

Have a topic you’d love to discuss or ideas to help parents connect? Bring them with you; we’d love to hear from you!

Let’s continue to make these Coffee Talks a regular part of our Westlake community. See you there!

Olympic Triathlon:  Westlake families have raised over $19,500 in 18 days! This is not just a symbolic gesture of how committed Westlake parents are to the success of their student’s school but ensures we have the resources to continue our school’s legacy of joyful learning.

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 a 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!
  • Over 30 students have reached their goal!
• 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! 🎟️
  • Donut Party for classes that reach the participation goals each week.

This Friday, September 27th, our students will participate in a special day of learning on the Olympic Triathlon event day. Our family volunteers, alongside some fabulous WCS staff members, completely staff and plan this day. We need your help to make this day fun and successful for our school and students. CLICK HERE to sign up for a volunteer slot. 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: Big props go to Wesley Chan, Cameron Franklin, and Miraya Singh for raising the most money during the Olympic Triathlon thus far! Also, thanks to our volunteers who’ve already signed up for the Olympic Triathlon event day.  Your support is fantastic!