K-12 Announcements

Core Value of the Month: The month of March focuses on Global Perspective. Explorers will learn about Positive Decision Making, Self Awareness, Social Awareness, and Digital Citizenship through their morning meeting and advisory classes.

Attendance 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.

Conference Week: Conference week is this week, March 3rd- March 7th. CLICK HERE to schedule your conference by Monday, March 3rd. CLICK HERE for instructions on how to use the online scheduler.

Statewide Testing: Every year, California students take several statewide tests.  CLICK HERE to learn more about annual statewide testing.

“Know Your Rights, Related to Immigration” Informational Session: Our partners at Natomas Unified School District and the Consulate General of Mexico are teaming up to present a “Know Your Rights, Related to Immigration,” informational session. This session is open to all families and will be held on Monday, March 10, 2025 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM in the Natomas Unified School District Education Center, at 1901 Arena Blvd.  CLICK HERE for an informational flyer in English and CLICK HERE for an informational flyer in Spanish.

K-8 Announcements

Missoula Children’s Theater Company: THIS 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.

Sixty of our WCS Explorers will perform Missoula Children’s Theater Company’s production of Hansel & Gretel on Saturday, March 8th at 3:00 and 5:30 PM in the K-8 Gym.  Each show will be approximately one hour. Tickets are $1 (cash or card) or one canned food item per person.

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.

2024-2025 K-8 Yearbook: The 2024-25 Westlake Charter School  yearbooks are available to order! Orders are due April 29th to be guaranteed to be delivered by the last week of school, so don’t delay in placing your order. CLICK HERE to order your 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. Need help? Contact: Mrs. Liechti, kliechti@westlakecharter.com.

Middle School Dance: Our student leadership team is preparing for our next Middle School dance on Friday, March 21st from 5:00 – 7:00 PM  in our K-8 Gym! The music, food, and photo opportunities will be so much fun! We are in need of families to volunteer to support this event. Please CLICK HERE to sign up if you are able to help set up, chaperone, clean up or donate food/drinks. Thanks for your support!

9-12 Announcements

Upcoming Home Athletics:

• Tuesday, March 4th @ 4:00 PM: Home – Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Fortune
• Tuesday, March 4th @ 4:15 PM: WCHS Esports LoL Livestream vs. John Marshall
• Thursday, March 6th @ 4:15 PM: WCHS Esports SSBU Livestream vs. Del Oro
• Friday, March 7th @ TBD: Away – Co-Ed Swim at High School Swim Invitational
• Saturday, March 8th @ TBD: Home – Co-Ed Swim at High School Swim Invitational

Financial Aid Support: Senior Families! Do you have questions or need support with completing your students’ financial aid application? Stop by the Commons during conferences and the counseling team will be available to help. Reminder: The priority deadline to submit your FAFSA/CADAA is April 2nd.

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!

2024-2025 WCHS Yearbook: Have you purchased your yearbook yet? If so, thank you for your support! If you haven’t had the chance, you’re in luck!  We currently have 12 yearbooks available, and once these sell out, we won’t be restocking!  Don’t miss this opportunity for your student to have a yearbook filled with memories.  CLICK HERE to order today!

SAVE THE DATE! 20th Annual International Festival: Our 20th Annual International Festival is just one month away on Saturday, April 5th from 2:00 – 5:00 PM! We’re gearing up to celebrate with you, so save the date to join us for this spectacular event!

• CLICK HERE for the International Festival page.
• If you are interested in hosting a Cultural Booth or performing, CLICK HERE to sign up. We’re looking for Booth Hosts for:
  • Food & Beverages
  • Arts & Crafts
  • WCHS Cultural Clubs
  • Cultural Performances

Kudos:  Thank you to the dozens of parents that showed up to February’s coffee talk.  It was great to see so many new faces.  The energy and passion for the school and students was palpable.  See you on the last Thursday in March for the next one!