Upcoming Dates
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February Break – NO SCHOOL
Monday, February 17th – Friday, February 21st
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WCS Development Committee Meeting
Monday, February 24th @ 5:00 PM
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WAVE Coffee Talk
Thursday, February 27th @ 8:30 AM
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WCS Finance & Charter Impact Committee Meetings
Thursday, February 27th @ 5:00 & 6:00 PM
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K-12 Conference Week
March 3rd – 7th
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Missoula Children’s Theater – Hansel & Gretel
March 3rd – 8th
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WCS Governance Committee & Board Meetings
Thursday, March 13th @ 5:30 & 6:30 PM
Celebrations
For the past eight weeks, our Explorers have been on an incredible learning journey, building their skills one minute at a time with Imagine Math and Lexia! Their hard work, determination, and dedication have been truly inspiring! We couldn’t be prouder of their amazing efforts! And to celebrate all their hard work, those who earned the most minutes per class were rewarded with a pizza party! A big shoutout to those who went above and beyond! Keep up the great work, Explorers!
WCHS Explorers had an exciting opportunity to blend art, science, and law in a unique hands-on project! Ms. Firsty collaborated with Mrs. Miksits’ Advanced Anatomy class to create accurate forensic crime scenes using their knowledge of human anatomy. Each scene included detailed witness statements to build a case. The investigations were then handed over to Ms. Lehman’s Legal Studies class, where students took on the challenge of mounting a defense for the accused. This engaging cross-curricular collaboration allowed students to apply their learning in creative and practical ways—truly an amazing experience!
WCS certainly has talent in abundance! Explorers showcased their remarkable abilities, spanning taekwondo, dance, music, acrobatics, and more! Shout out to Ms. Montes, Ms. Taylor, Mr. Akio, Mrs. Du, Mrs. Ghalambor, Mr. Aichele and Mr. Brandon for leading the show alongside our Explorer Stage Crew and Hosts. It’s inspiring to see such dedication and creativity coming together to create unforgettable moments.
Announcements
K-12 Announcements
CDPH – When to Keep Your Child Home from School: With the cold and flu season well underway, we want to share some guidance from our partners at the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) regarding illness. CLICK HERE for a helpful flyer with suggestions on when to keep your child home when they are not feeling well.
New Attendance Notification System: At Westlake Charter School, we are always looking for ways to strengthen our connection with families and support our students in reaching their full potential. One of the most important factors in student success is consistent attendance, and we want to ensure that every family has the tools and information they need to help their child thrive.
In the next month, we are launching a new attendance notification system designed to help families stay informed when a student misses school. This system will track attendance from January 7th through the end of the school year and provide timely notifications to parents and guardians. In addition to tracking recent absences, we will also include Chronic Absenteeism data for the entire school year to help families understand their student’s overall attendance patterns.
Our goal is not only to keep you informed but also to partner with you in supporting your child’s attendance and removing any barriers that might make getting to school a challenge. We know that life can sometimes make attendance difficult, and we want to work alongside you to ensure every student has the opportunity to fully engage in learning each day.
If you have any questions about your child’s attendance or need support, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we are here to help!
Thank you for your partnership and for entrusting us with your child’s education. Let’s continue making this school year a great one.
FREE Youth Heart Screening: Francis Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High in Davis, CA is hosting a FREE Youth Heart Screening on Sunday, March 9th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This screening is provided at no cost to anyone aged 12-25. CLICK HERE for more information and CLICK HERE to register for a screening.
K-12 Conference Week: Conference week is March 3rd – March 7th. CLICK HERE to schedule your conference. The online scheduler is available February 10th – March 3rd so reserve your conference time now. CLICK HERE for instructions on how to use the online scheduler.
WCHS Student Leadership Development Conference: Westlake Charter High School’s current student leaders are hosting the inaugural Student Leadership Development Conference on Saturday, March 1st from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM. WCS Eighth Grade Explorers are invited to participate to enhance their leadership skills and discover leadership opportunities at WCHS. Throughout the event, students will have the chance to select workshops focused on personal leadership development. There is no cost to participate and lunch will be provided. CLICK HERE for the student sign-up.
K-8 Announcements
Missoula Children’s Theater Company: On Monday, March 3rd at 1:45 PM, all K-8 students are welcome to audition for Missoula Theater Company’s production of Hansel & Gretel. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be in a professional show. CLICK HERE for details. CLICK HERE to RSVP to audition.
After School Live – Explorer Enrichment Sign-ups: Our spring Explorer Enrichment programs are starting soon! CLICK HERE to see the catalog of Explorer Enrichment course offerings and information about how to sign up.
9-12 Announcements
Upcoming Home Athletics:
- Tuesday, February 25th @ 4:00 PM: Home – Girls Varsity Soccer vs. JAA EDH
- Tuesday, February 25th @ 4:15 PM: WCHS Esports LoL Livestream vs. Oakmont High
- Tuesday, February 25th @ 6:00 PM: Home – Boys Varsity Volleyball vs. Western Sierra
- Tuesday, February 25th @ TBD: TBD – *Potential Girls Varsity Basketball Playoffs
- Wednesday, February 26th @ 4:30 PM: WCHS Esports LoL Livestream vs. Schurr High
- Wednesday, February 26th @ TBD: TBD – *Potential Boys Varsity Basketball Playoffs
- Thursday, February 27th @ 4:15 PM: WCHS Esports SSBU Livestream vs West Park
- Friday, February 28th @ 4:00 PM: Home – Home – Girls Varsity Soccer vs Cristo Rey
- Friday, February 28th @ 4:00 PM: Home – Boys JV Volleyball vs. Inderkum Frosh
- Friday, February 28th @ 5:00 PM: Home – Boys JV Volleyball vs. Inderkum JV
- Friday, February 28th @ 6:00 PM: Home – Boys Varsity Volleyball vs. Inderkum
Course Selection for 2025-2026 School Year: During the week of March 10th, our current 9th, 10th, and 11th-grade students will begin selecting their courses for the next school year! Students will attend a course selection assembly during the week to learn about their options before making their choices. We encourage families to discuss course selections together to ensure students are making informed decisions that align with their goals. Stay tuned for more details!
Upcoming College Visit Field Lessons for 9th-11th graders: This April, our 9th, 10th, and 11th-grade students will have the opportunity to visit college campuses! These trips provide valuable exposure to higher education and help students explore their future options. We are anticipating the following field lessons will take place in April:
- Current 9th graders: Sonoma State
- Current 10th grades: UC Merced
- Current 11th graders: Chico State
More details including specific dates will be shared soon. We look forward to these exciting learning experiences!
