Next week, we will be learning:

Math

Students have completed their last unit of second grade math! For the remainder of the school year, we'll work on extra fun math mystery puzzles that review many concepts from the year.

Phonics

We'll continue reviewing past phonics unit lessons and integrate solo/partner phonics games.

Writing

We are creating writing portfolios that will go home next week! Students reflected on everything we've learned throuhgout the year and will finish their cover pages today.

Thematic

Students had a blast working together in teams to go through the engineering process and construct marshmallow towers! We will not have any thematic activities next week.  This time will be replaced with reading activities and games!

Language Arts

No ELA next week.  This time will also be replaced with reading activities and games!

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Notes from Ms. Kleinman

Families,

If I may wax poetic for a moment… I want to make sure you know how special this class has been to me in a year when I faced some very difficult personal challenges.  The students I met back in August have become the greatest team a teacher could ever hope for.  I watched them demonstrate patience, compassion, and understanding for their peers with special needs.  I witnessed students cheer each other on and encourage others to do their best nearly every day.  This is the best job in the world and I consider myself lucky that there wasn’t a day when I woke up dreading to come to work.  We have so much fun in this magical classroom and each student has grown in the most tremendous ways.  We looked back this week at our very first writing activity of the school year and our jaws dropped when we saw how we’re writing stories using both the front and back pages! We’ve got math wizards everywhere and readers who continue to try their best with the most positive attitudes I’ve encountered.  I just want to recognize how wonderful you all are for raising these kind, hilarious, and unique children.  I can’t wait to watch them grow into third grade and beyond.  They’re going to do amazing things in this world!  Please don’t hesitate to keep in touch.  I’m around for any baseball games, karate events, recitals… you name it! I hope everyone has a fun, celebratory summer! These kiddos deserve it all.

Also, I know the time is a bit late, but for whoever is up for it- as a movie lover, I will be seeing the new Toy Story movie at the West Wind Drive-In Theatre (off Bradshaw) on Saturday, June 20th at 9pm! Feel free to bring the family and enjoy the movie as a fun summer kickoff with me! I’ll be camped next to my white Jetta if you decide to join!

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As the school year draws to a close, it's a good time to think about ways to help students maintain the skills and knowledge they have gained throughout the year. Just like an unused muscle, the academic skills your child worked hard to develop this year can weaken without occasional practice.

Here are a few suggestions for making summer practice successful:

- Make it consistent: Choose a regular time most days of the week for academic practice, such as after breakfast or around 4:00 p.m.

- Keep it brief: Select a length of time that fits your child's temperament and maturity level. For many students, 20–30 minutes is a reasonable daily goal.

- Provide limited choices: Giving children some choice can increase motivation and participation. For example: "Would you like to do your summer practice after dinner or after breakfast?"

- Set goals: Ask your child what they think they can accomplish during their practice time that day. Having a voice in the process often increases engagement.

- Reward effort: Simple tools like work completion charts can help children see their progress. Families often find success pairing these with small rewards, such as, "Earn four stickers and choose what's for dinner!"

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Westlake News

Family Survey:

The Family Survey is taken three times a year. CLICK HERE to answer six questions to rate your family's experience at Westlake Charter School during the 2025-26 school year. The deadline is THIS Sunday, June 7th.

K-8 Field Day:

Mark your calendars for our K-8 Field Day!  Field Day will take place on campus for Kindergarten - Fifth grades and at Valley Oak Park for Middle School. Help us end an amazing year by signing up to volunteer or make a donation for Field Day. CLICK HERE to volunteer or make donations for Field Day.

• K-5 -  Tuesday, June 9th, 9:00 AM - 12: 00 PM (on the blacktop and field)

• 6-8 - Tuesday, June 9th, 8:30 - 10:00 AM (Valley Oak Park)

This will be a free dress day and each grade level will represent their grade level by wearing a different colored t-shirt. Please see below for what color shirt to have your child wear that day!

• Kinder - Red

• 1st - Orange

• 2nd - Yellow

• 3rd - Green

• 4th - Blue

• 5th - Purple

• 6th - Black

• 7th - Blue

• 8th - Tie-Dye

NUSD Summer Meals Program:

Natomas Unified School District is proud to participate in the Summer Meals Program, ensuring that youth in our community have access to nutritious meals during the summer break. From June 3rd through July 31st, 2026, free breakfast and lunch will be available to all children 18 and younger.  CLICK HERE for more information.

Summer BASE Registration - Open Now!!

We're getting ready for an exciting Summer BASE Program and would love to get a head start on planning! If your family is interested in attending Summer BASE, please CLICK HERE for more information and CLICK HERE to fill out our 2026-2027 BASE Registration Form. We have lots of fun in store with weekly themed activities, including STEM Week, Carnival Week, Art & Creativity Week, and more!

Yearbooks:

The 2025-26 Westlake Charter School yearbooks are still available to order! CLICK HERE to order your K-8 yearbook through TreeRing and have it shipped directly to your home! Use code 101667583471473.

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Specialties News

For the Week of 6/8/26:

Art (Mrs. Ascheman) Click HERE to view Mrs. Ascheman's website!

Don't for get to sign up for summer reading at the Sacramento Public Library! Have a great summer! 

PE (Ms. Morales)

Last day of PE this week! Monday will be a free choice day and Tuesday will be a movie day!

Spanish (Masetra Santos)

This week we will highlight the special moments from Spanish Class. It's been a great year.

Please contact our specialty teachers for any questions!