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Adventures in Mrs. Harold-Jones's Jungle
Adventures in Mrs. Harold-Jones's Jungle
December 5th, 2025
December 5th, 2025
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates
December 5th: WAVE Coffee Talk (8:30 AM)
December 11th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
December 12th: WAVE Movie Night (5:30 PM)
December 12th: WAVE Movie Night (5:30 PM)
December 19th: K-8 Spirit Day- Pajama Day
December 20th-January 5th: Winter Break (No School)
January 8th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
January 8th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
January 9th: WAVE Coffee Talk (8:30 AM)
January 19th: MLK Day (No School)
January 23rd: K-8 Spirit Day- Favorite Color Day
January 31st: WAVE Family Dance
February 6th: WAVE Coffee Talk (8:30 AM)
February 12th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
February 12th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
February 13th: WCS Talent Show(6:00 PM)
February 13th: WCS Talent Show(6:00 PM)
Classroom Content
Classroom Content
We had an action packed fifteenth week in 1st Grade! During the fifteenth week of 1st Grade, we solved story problems using teen numbers in math, we practiced retelling non fiction books we read, we had so much fun writing our opinion about a variety of different topics, and as always we participated in Fun Friday!
Family Tradition Project: During the month of December, each student will have the opportunity to share a special family tradition with their classmates. This project provides an opportunity for students to explore their own family traditions and learn more about the diverse traditions, customs, and cultures of their classmates. Through this project, students will continue to build community, make connections, and learn more about their classmates. I sent home information about our Family Tradition project in your child's Blue Folder before Thanksgiving Breakl. I am also attaching the information to this email as well, it includes our presentation schedule.
***If your child would like to use a video or digital pictures during their presentation, they are more than welcome to! If your child chooses a digital method to present, please send me the pictures/ videos by the morning of their presentation date.
Game Day, December 19th: We will be having an in class Game Day on Friday, December 19th! I am looking for families that are willing to bring in a board game that your child enjoys playing to share with the class. ***The game will come back home on the same day, at the end of the school day on December 19th.
I am also looking for families that are willing to donate a few individually packaged snacks for our class to enjoy while we play games. If you are interested in donating any snacks please sign up here.
Current Trick Words: the, a, and, is, his, of, to, into, as, has, or, for, we, he, she, be, me, you, your, I, they, said, one, was, does, from, do, have, are, were, who, what, when, where, there, here (click here for the full list of Trick Words)
Library: We will have Library every Wednesday. Please be sure to have your child return their Library book on or before Wednesday each week, so that they may check out a new book. Thank you for your help with this!
Scholastic Book Orders: Scholastic Book Orders will be sent home each month. If you are interested in purchasing books from this book order, our class code is: NBNXY. Order online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs.
Scholastic Book Orders: Scholastic Book Orders will be sent home each month. If you are interested in purchasing books from this book order, our class code is: NBNXY. Order online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs.
Nightly Reading: I highly encourage your child to read for at least 15-20 minutes nightly. This can be your child reading independently, to someone, or someone reading to your child. RAZKids, Epic Books, and the local library are great resources for your child to utilize.
Nightly Reading: I highly encourage your child to read for at least 15-20 minutes nightly. This can be your child reading independently, to someone, or someone reading to your child. RAZKids, Epic Books, and the local library are great resources for your child to utilize.
Blue Responsibility Folders: Please have your child bring their blue Responsibility Folder to school by Friday each week. I will fill it on Fridays with their work as well as other important papers from our class and from the school.
Blue Responsibility Folders: Please have your child bring their blue Responsibility Folder to school by Friday each week. I will fill it on Fridays with their work as well as other important papers from our class and from the school.
Coming Up Next Week
Coming Up Next Week
Math: Illustrative Math Unit 3- Adding and Subtracting Within 20
Math: Illustrative Math Unit 3- Adding and Subtracting Within 20
Phonics: Letter Tapping Words, Writing Words, Reading Words
Phonics: Letter Tapping Words, Writing Words, Reading Words
Comprehension: Retelling/ Making Connections (Reading for Information)
Comprehension: Retelling/ Making Connections (Reading for Information)
Grammar: Using I & Me
Grammar: Using I & Me
Writing: Opinion Writing (Reason 1, Reason 2, Reason 3)
Writing: Opinion Writing (Reason 1, Reason 2, Reason 3)
Thematic Study: Family Traditions (History/Social Science 1.5)
Thematic Study: Family Traditions (History/Social Science 1.5)
Assessment Information
Assessment Information
🟢 Social Studies 1.5 will be assessed the week of December 15th.
🟢 Math Unit 3 will be assessed the week of January 5th.
🟢 Math Unit 3 will be assessed the week of January 5th.
Homework/Schoolwork Resources
Homework/Schoolwork Resources
Math
We have been solving story problems with teen numbers in them in math this week. Students may log into Imagine Math at home to practice their math facts and skills (access Imagine Math through Clever). Click here for additional information to support your child throughout Unit 3 of math.
Writing
This trimester we are focusing on Opinion Writing. Opinion pieces include stating their opinion, writing 3 details to support their opinion, and ending with a concluding sentence. Please utilize this resource to help your writer start thinking of their opinions at home. Click here to access the documents we will use to organize our writing this trimester.
Phonics
This week in phonics we focused on sounds (s, z ending sounds), identifying words with suffixes with action words, trick words, spelling trick words, sentence dictation, and Word of the Day(pins, ducks). Please practice tapping out each sound in a word, saying and spelling trick words (where, there, here), writing sentences and scooping them (Where are all the shells?, She sits here on the deck.), and dictating words (zaps, dabs, kicks, tugs, quits). Click here for additional information and activities to support your child throughout Unit 6 of phonics.
Comprehension
We have been focusing on retelling informational text to help us gain a deeper understanding of what we read and what is read to us. Use this resource to help your reader at home.
Grammar
We have been focusing on names of days, months, and holidays to help us make sentences interesting and precise. Please utilize this resource or this resource to help your child at home.
Social-Emotional Learning
Social-Emotional Learning
In our Sanford Harmony Social-Emotional Learning lesson this week, we focused on reducing stereotypes and promoting flexible thinking. We discussed the importance of keeping an open mind and giving everybody a chance even if you hear something about somebody else. Ask your child about, Have you ever heard someone say that some things are for some kids and not for others? How can you respond to someone who makes this kind of stereotyped statement?
In our Sanford Harmony Social-Emotional Learning lesson this week, we focused on reducing stereotypes and promoting flexible thinking. We discussed the importance of keeping an open mind and giving everybody a chance even if you hear something about somebody else. Ask your child about, Have you ever heard someone say that some things are for some kids and not for others? How can you respond to someone who makes this kind of stereotyped statement?
Specialty Class Information
Specialty Class Information
See the weekly email for information on what your children are learning in Specialty Classes, upcoming assessments, and resources to practice at home.
Click here for Specialty teachers' websites and contact information.
Westlake Weekly Information
Westlake Weekly Information
2026-27 Lottery Application Window - NOW OPEN:
Our 2026-27 lottery is open now through Saturday, January 31st, including our freshman, sophomore, junior and senior classes at Westlake Charter High School! Current students do not need to fill out an application to continue their enrollment at WCS; however, siblings do need to fill out lottery applications to attend. Spread the word and encourage friends and family to visit www.JoinWestlake.com to apply today.
After School Live - Explorer Enrichment Sign-ups:
Our winter Explorer Enrichment programs are starting soon! CLICK HERE to see the catalog of Explorer Enrichment course offerings and information about how to sign up.
Attendance Challenge: HERE for the Hot Cocoa!
Our Here for the Hot Cocoa Attendance Challenge is back! From December 1st - 19th grade levels will be competing to win a hot cocoa celebration. The grade level with the highest attendance percentage from K-5, middle school, and high school will win a hot cocoa celebration! More important than the hot cocoa is knowing that students who don’t show up for school regularly miss out on fundamental reading and math skills and the chance to build a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers.
November 21st, 2025
November 21st, 2025
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates
November 17th-21st: K-8 Parent Teacher Conferences (Early Dismissal all week at 1:30 PM)
November 24th-28th: Thanksgiving Break (No School)
December 3rd: Chili Cookoff (5:30 PM)
December 5th: WAVE Coffee Talk (8:30 AM)
December 11th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
December 12th: WAVE Movie Night (5:30 PM)
December 12th: WAVE Movie Night (5:30 PM)
December 19th: K-8 Spirit Day- Pajama Day
December 20th-January 5th: Winter Break (No School)
January 8th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
January 8th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
January 9th: WAVE Coffee Talk (8:30 AM)
January 19th: MLK Day (No School)
January 23rd: K-8 Spirit Day- Favorite Color Day
January 31st: WAVE Family Dance
Classroom Content
Classroom Content
We had an eventful fourteenth week in 1st Grade! During the fourteenth week of 1st Grade, we learned about light waves, we had fun finding and labeling proper nouns, we solved addition problems by adding to a teen number in math, we found the main idea and details in non-fiction stories we read, we began our exciting Opinion Writing unit, and as always we participated in Fun Friday!
Thanksgiving Break: Both campuses will be closed for Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 24th through Friday, November 28th. I look forward to welcoming students back on Monday, December 1st. Our BASE program will also be closed during Thanksgiving Break.
Family Tradition Project: During the month of December, each student will have the opportunity to share a special family tradition with their classmates. This project provides an opportunity for students to explore their own family traditions and learn more about the diverse traditions, customs, and cultures of their classmates. Through this project, students will continue to build community, make connections, and learn more about their classmates. I sent home information about our Family Tradition project in your child's Blue Folder today! I am also attaching the information to this email as well, it includes our presentation schedule.
***If your child would like to use a video or digital pictures during their presentation, they are more than welcome to! If your child chooses a digital method to present, please send me the pictures/ videos by the morning of their presentation date.
Game Day, December 19th: We will be having an in class Game Day on Friday, December 19th! I am looking for families that are willing to bring in a board game that your child enjoys playing to share with the class. ***The game will come back home on the same day, at the end of the school day on December 19th.
I am also looking for families that are willing to donate a few individually packaged snacks for our class to enjoy while we play games. If you are interested in donating any snacks please sign up here.
Trimester 1 Parent-Teacher Conferences: Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedules to meet with me to discuss your child's progress thus far in 1st Grade. I look forward to our continued partnership in Trimester 2!
Current Trick Words: the, a, and, is, his, of, to, into, as, has, or, for, we, he, she, be, me, you, your, I, they, said, one, was, does, from, do, have, are, were, who, what, when (click here for the full list of Trick Words)
Library: We will have Library every Wednesday. Please be sure to have your child return their Library book on or before Wednesday each week, so that they may check out a new book. Thank you for your help with this!
Scholastic Book Orders: Scholastic Book Orders will be sent home each month. If you are interested in purchasing books from this book order, our class code is: NBNXY. Order online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs.
Scholastic Book Orders: Scholastic Book Orders will be sent home each month. If you are interested in purchasing books from this book order, our class code is: NBNXY. Order online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs.
Nightly Reading: I highly encourage your child to read for at least 15-20 minutes nightly. This can be your child reading independently, to someone, or someone reading to your child. RAZKids, Epic Books, and the local library are great resources for your child to utilize.
Nightly Reading: I highly encourage your child to read for at least 15-20 minutes nightly. This can be your child reading independently, to someone, or someone reading to your child. RAZKids, Epic Books, and the local library are great resources for your child to utilize.
Blue Responsibility Folders: Please have your child bring their blue Responsibility Folder to school by Friday each week. I will fill it on Fridays with their work as well as other important papers from our class and from the school.
Blue Responsibility Folders: Please have your child bring their blue Responsibility Folder to school by Friday each week. I will fill it on Fridays with their work as well as other important papers from our class and from the school.
Coming Up Next Week
Coming Up Next Week
Math: Illustrative Math Unit 3- Adding and Subtracting Within 20
Math: Illustrative Math Unit 3- Adding and Subtracting Within 20
Phonics: Letter Tapping Words, Writing Words, Reading Words
Phonics: Letter Tapping Words, Writing Words, Reading Words
Comprehension: Retelling (Reading for Information)
Comprehension: Retelling (Reading for Information)
Grammar: Proper Nouns (Days of the Week, Months of the Year)
Grammar: Proper Nouns (Days of the Week, Months of the Year)
Writing: Opinion Writing (Reason 1, Reason 2, Reason 3)
Writing: Opinion Writing (Reason 1, Reason 2, Reason 3)
Thematic Study: Physical Science (Light Waves)
Thematic Study: Physical Science (Light Waves)
Assessment Information
Assessment Information
🟢 Light Waves P.S. 4.2, 4.3 will be assessed the week of November 10th.
🟢 Light Waves P.S. 4.2, 4.3 will be assessed the week of November 10th.
🟢 Social Studies 1.5 will be assessed the week of December 15th.
🟢 Math Unit 3 will be assessed the week of January 5th.
🟢 Math Unit 3 will be assessed the week of January 5th.
Homework/Schoolwork Resources
Homework/Schoolwork Resources
Math
We have been solving addition problems by adding to a teen number in math this week. Students may log into Imagine Math at home to practice their math facts and skills (access Imagine Math through Clever). Click here for additional information to support your child throughout Unit 3 of math.
Writing
This trimester we are focusing on Opinion Writing. Opinion pieces include stating their opinion, writing 3 details to support their opinion, and ending with a concluding sentence. Please utilize this resource to help your writer at home. Click here to access the documents we will use to organize our writing this trimester.
Phonics
This week in phonics we focused on sounds (s, z ending sounds), identifying words with suffixes, trick words, spelling trick words, sentence dictation, and Word of the Day(shells, ships). Please practice tapping out each sound in a word, saying and spelling trick words (who, what, when), writing sentences and scooping them (What did you get at the shops?, Pam hugs the pup when it is sad.), and dictating words (paths, sheds, necks, pups, pegs, mills). Click here for additional information and activities to support your child throughout Unit 6 of phonics.
Comprehension
We have been focusing on the main idea to help us more thoroughly understand what we read and what is read to us. Use this resource to help your reader at home.
Grammar
We have been focusing on proper nouns to help us make sentences interesting and precise. Please utilize this resource and game to help your child at home.
Social-Emotional Learning
Social-Emotional Learning
In our Sanford Harmony Social-Emotional Learning lessons this week, we focused on stereotypes and assumptions about others. We discussed the importance of keeping an open mind and giving everybody a chance. Ask your child, how could believing stereotypes keep you from getting to know people?
In our Sanford Harmony Social-Emotional Learning lessons this week, we focused on stereotypes and assumptions about others. We discussed the importance of keeping an open mind and giving everybody a chance. Ask your child, how could believing stereotypes keep you from getting to know people?
Specialty Class Information
Specialty Class Information
See the weekly email for information on what your children are learning in Specialty Classes, upcoming assessments, and resources to practice at home.
Click here for Specialty teachers' websites and contact information.
Westlake Weekly Information
Westlake Weekly Information
Triannual Family Survey:
Our triannual Family Survey, not to be confused with the Strategic Plan Family Survey, is taken three times each school 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 Sunday, November 30th.
Fall Food Drive:
Our Annual Fall Food Drive benefiting Joey’s Food Locker runs now through Wednesday, December 3rd, concluding at our Annual Chili Cook-Off. Food collection bins will be placed in the reception area of each campus. Suggested donations are:
Beans
Rice
Pasta
Broth/stock
Canned Vegetables and Chicken
Cooking Oil
Spices (salt, pepper, garlic powder, etc.)
Thank you for helping us give back to our Natomas community!
Chili Cook-Off:
We are excited for the upcoming, and always popular, Chili Cook-Off on Wednesday, December 3rd from 5:30 – 7:00 PM on our K-8 campus. We invite every family to come sample chili and vote for their favorite! The winning grade level will take the Golden Spoon to display with pride in their classrooms. All of our families can take part in making the Chili Cook-Off a success. See below for details about the event and how to participate
Each grade level, 6th - 12th, decorates one shared booth with several different chilis to sample.
The cost is $5 per person.
Families of four or more are just $20.00.
Each bowl comes with a drink (while supplies last).
Desserts can be purchased for $1.
Kindergarten – 5th Grade: CLICK HERE to sign up to donate desserts, drinks, spoons, and/or napkins.
6th – 12th Grade: CLICK HERE to sign up to supply and/or serve chili, help with booth decorations, or setup/cleanup.
Thanksgiving Break:
Both campuses will be closed for Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 24th through Friday, November 28th. We look forward to welcoming staff and students back on Monday, December 1st. Our BASE program will also be closed during Thanksgiving Break.
2026-27 Lottery Application Window - Open December 1st:
Our 2026-27 lottery opens on December 1st, including our freshman, sophomore, junior and senior classes at Westlake Charter High School! Current students do not need to fill out an application to continue their enrollment at WCS; however, siblings do need to fill out lottery applications to attend. Spread the word and encourage friends and family to visit www.JoinWestlake.com to apply today.
After School Live - Explorer Enrichment Sign-ups:
Our winter Explorer Enrichment programs are starting soon! CLICK HERE to see the catalog of Explorer Enrichment course offerings and information about how to sign up.
Attendance Challenge: HERE for the Hot Cocoa!
Our Here for the Hot Cocoa Attendance Challenge is back! From December 1st - 19th grade levels will be competing to win a hot cocoa celebration. The grade level with the highest attendance percentage from K-5, middle school, and high school will win a hot cocoa celebration! More important than the hot cocoa is knowing that students who don’t show up for school regularly miss out on fundamental reading and math skills and the chance to build a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers.
November 14th, 2025
November 14th, 2025
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates
November 13th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
November 13th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
November 14th: K-8 Spirit Day - Mix and Match Day
November 17th-21st: K-8 Parent Teacher Conferences (Early Dismissal all week at 1:30 PM)
November 24th-28th: Thanksgiving Break (No School)
December 3rd: Chili Cookoff (5:30 PM)
December 5th: WAVE Coffee Talk (8:30 AM)
December 11th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
December 12th: WAVE Movie Night (5:30 PM)
December 12th: WAVE Movie Night (5:30 PM)
December 19th: K-8 Spirit Day- Pajama Day
December 20th-January 5th: Winter Break (No School)
January 8th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
January 8th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
January 9th: WAVE Coffee Talk (8:30 AM)
Classroom Content
Classroom Content
We had an action packed thirteenth week in 1st Grade! During the thirteenth week of 1st Grade, we practiced using our knowledge of nouns to make plural nouns (more than one), we solved subtraction number sentences, we had fun identifying the main idea of stories we read, and as always we participated in Fun Friday!
Trimester 1 Parent-Teacher Conferences: Trimester 1 Parent-Teacher conferences will be held next week, November 17th-21st! I look forward to celebrating your child's growth and progress thus far in 1st Grade.
Trimester 1 Parent-Teacher Conferences: Trimester 1 Parent-Teacher conferences will be held next week, November 17th-21st! I look forward to celebrating your child's growth and progress thus far in 1st Grade.
Please note: November 17th-21st will be early dismissal each day. Kindergarten will dismiss at 1:00 PM and 1st–8th Grade will dismiss at 1:30 PM to allow for time to meet with each family.
Please note: November 17th-21st will be early dismissal each day. Kindergarten will dismiss at 1:00 PM and 1st–8th Grade will dismiss at 1:30 PM to allow for time to meet with each family.
Current Trick Words: the, a, and, is, his, of, to, into, as, has, or, for, we, he, she, be, me, you, your, I, they, said, one, was, does, from, do, have, are, were (click here for the full list of Trick Words)
Library: We will have Library every Wednesday. Please be sure to have your child return their Library book on or before Wednesday each week, so that they may check out a new book. Thank you for your help with this!
Scholastic Book Orders: Scholastic Book Orders will be sent home each month. If you are interested in purchasing books from this book order, our class code is: NBNXY. Order online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs.
Scholastic Book Orders: Scholastic Book Orders will be sent home each month. If you are interested in purchasing books from this book order, our class code is: NBNXY. Order online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs.
Nightly Reading: I highly encourage your child to read for at least 15-20 minutes nightly. This can be your child reading independently, to someone, or someone reading to your child. RAZKids, Epic Books, and the local library are great resources for your child to utilize.
Nightly Reading: I highly encourage your child to read for at least 15-20 minutes nightly. This can be your child reading independently, to someone, or someone reading to your child. RAZKids, Epic Books, and the local library are great resources for your child to utilize.
Blue Responsibility Folders: Please have your child bring their blue Responsibility Folder to school by Friday each week. I will fill it on Fridays with their work as well as other important papers from our class and from the school.
Blue Responsibility Folders: Please have your child bring their blue Responsibility Folder to school by Friday each week. I will fill it on Fridays with their work as well as other important papers from our class and from the school.
Coming Up Next Week
Coming Up Next Week
Math: Illustrative Math Unit 3- Adding and Subtracting Within 20
Math: Illustrative Math Unit 3- Adding and Subtracting Within 20
Phonics: Letter Tapping Words, Writing Words, Reading Words
Phonics: Letter Tapping Words, Writing Words, Reading Words
Comprehension: Main Idea/Details
Comprehension: Main Idea/Details
Grammar: Proper Nouns
Grammar: Proper Nouns
Writing: Personal Narrative (First, Next, Last)- Wrap Up
Writing: Personal Narrative (First, Next, Last)- Wrap Up
Thematic Study: Physical Science (Light Waves)
Thematic Study: Physical Science (Light Waves)
Assessment Information
Assessment Information
🟢 Light Waves P.S. 4.2, 4.3 will be assessed the week of November 10th.
🟢 Light Waves P.S. 4.2, 4.3 will be assessed the week of November 10th.
🟢 Social Studies 1.5 will be assessed the week of December 15th.
🟢 Math Unit 3 will be assessed the week of January 5th.
🟢 Math Unit 3 will be assessed the week of January 5th.
Homework/Schoolwork Resources
Homework/Schoolwork Resources
Math
We have been solving to find the difference in subtraction in math this week. Students may log into Imagine Math at home to practice their math facts and skills (access Imagine Math through Clever). Click here for additional information to support your child throughout Unit 3 of math.
Writing
Next trimester we are focusing on Opinion Writing. Opinion pieces include stating their opinion, writing 3 details to support their opinion, and ending with a concluding sentence. Please utilize this resource to help your writer at home. Click here to access the documents we will use to organize our writing this trimester.
Phonics
This week in phonics we focused on sounds (s, z ending sounds), tapping to read words, trick words, spelling trick words, sentence dictation, and Word of the Day(jobs) . Please practice tapping out each sound in a word, saying and spelling trick words (are, were), and dictating words (mack, bugs, sad). Click here for additional information and activities to support your child throughout Unit 6 of phonics.
Comprehension
We have been focusing on the main idea to help us more thoroughly understand what we read and what is read to us. Use this resource to help your reader at home.
Grammar
We have been focusing on plural nouns to help us make sentences interesting and precise. Please utilize this resource and game to help your child at home.
Social-Emotional Learning
Social-Emotional Learning
In our Sanford Harmony Social-Emotional Learning lessons this week, we focused on empathy and showing we care. We discussed the importance of understanding how other people are feeling. Ask your child about what they can do to understand someone else’s feelings?
In our Sanford Harmony Social-Emotional Learning lessons this week, we focused on empathy and showing we care. We discussed the importance of understanding how other people are feeling. Ask your child about what they can do to understand someone else’s feelings?
Specialty Class Information
Specialty Class Information
See the weekly email for information on what your children are learning in Specialty Classes, upcoming assessments, and resources to practice at home.
Click here for Specialty teachers' websites and contact information.
Westlake Weekly Information
Westlake Weekly Information
Fall Food Drive:
Our Annual Fall Food Drive benefiting Joey’s Food Locker runs now through Wednesday, December 3rd, concluding at our Annual Chili Cook-Off. Food collection bins will be placed in the reception area of each campus. Suggested donations are:
Beans
Rice
Pasta
Broth/stock
Canned Vegetables and Chicken
Cooking Oil
Spices (salt, pepper, garlic powder, etc.)
Thank you for helping us give back to our Natomas community!
K-8 Conferences:
Conference week is NEXT WEEK, November 17th - 21st. CLICK HERE to schedule your conference. The online scheduler is available October 27th - November 17th, so reserve your conference time now. CLICK HERE for instructions on how to use the online scheduler.
Chili Cook-Off:
We are excited for the upcoming, and always popular, Chili Cook-Off on Wednesday, December 3rd from 5:30 – 7:00 PM on our K-8 campus. We invite every family to come sample chili and vote for their favorite! The winning grade level will take the Golden Spoon to display with pride in their classrooms. All of our families can take part in making the Chili Cook-Off a success. See below for details about the event and how to participate
Each grade level, 6th - 12th, decorates one shared booth with several different chilis to sample.
The cost is $5 per person.
Families of four or more are just $20.00.
Each bowl comes with a drink (while supplies last).
Desserts can be purchased for $1.
Kindergarten – 5th Grade: CLICK HERE to sign up to donate desserts, drinks, spoons, and/or napkins.
6th – 12th Grade: CLICK HERE to sign up to supply and/or serve chili, help with booth decorations, or setup/cleanup.
Call for STEM Career Fair Volunteers:
WCHS is planning our 2nd annual STEM career fair! If you are currently working in the STEM field or know anyone who does work in the STEM field and would like to volunteer their time for this event, please CLICK HERE to indicate interest. The tentative event date is Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 5:30 - 7:00PM.
Thanksgiving Break:
Both campuses will be closed for Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 24th through Friday, November 28th. We look forward to welcoming staff and students back on Monday, December 1st. Our BASE program will also be closed during Thanksgiving Break.
Lost and Found:
The Lost & Found at each campus is overflowing with jackets, lunch boxes, water bottles and more! K-8 families: Swing by to check for missing items behind the Admin Building during conference week. WCHS students: Look in the Commons during arrival, lunch, and dismissal. All unclaimed items will be donated over Thanksgiving Break.
November 7th, 2025
November 7th, 2025
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates
November 7th: WAVE Coffee Talk (8:30 AM)
November 11th: Veteran's Day (No School)
November 13th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
November 13th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
November 14th: K-8 Spirit Day - Mix and Match Day
November 17th-21st: K-8 Parent Teacher Conferences (Early Dismissal all week at 1:30 PM)
November 24th-28th: Thanksgiving Break (No School)
December 5th: WAVE Coffee Talk (8:30 AM)
December 11th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
December 12th: WAVE Movie Night (5:30 PM)
December 12th: WAVE Movie Night (5:30 PM)
December 19th: K-8 Spirit Day- Pajama Day
Classroom Content
Classroom Content
We had an exciting twelfth week in 1st Grade! During the twelfth week of 1st Grade, we learned about pitch, vibrations, and volume during our study of sound waves, we had fun creating silly noun stories, we practiced solving subtraction sentences to find the difference, we completed our Personal Narrative Writing Cycle (Brainstorm, Rough Draft, Revise/Edit, Final Draft) all about a time we were kind, and as always we participated in Fun Friday!
Veteran's Day (No School): School and BASE will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veteran’s Day.
Trimester 1 Parent-Teacher Conferences: Trimester 1 Parent-Teacher conferences will be held between November 17th-21st! The conference scheduler is now LIVE, and available for families to sign up for a conference. Thank you to the families that have already signed up! I look forward to celebrating your child's growth and progress thus far in 1st Grade.
Trimester 1 Parent-Teacher Conferences: Trimester 1 Parent-Teacher conferences will be held between November 17th-21st! The conference scheduler is now LIVE, and available for families to sign up for a conference. Thank you to the families that have already signed up! I look forward to celebrating your child's growth and progress thus far in 1st Grade.
Please note: November 17th-21st will be early dismissal each day. Kindergarten will dismiss at 1:00 PM and 1st–8th Grade will dismiss at 1:30 PM to allow for time to meet with each family.
Please note: November 17th-21st will be early dismissal each day. Kindergarten will dismiss at 1:00 PM and 1st–8th Grade will dismiss at 1:30 PM to allow for time to meet with each family.
Click HERE for instructions on how to sign up. The password is: explorers
Current Trick Words: the, a, and, is, his, of, to, into, as, has, or, for, we, he, she, be, me, you, your, I, they, said, one, was, does, from, do, have (click here for the full list of Trick Words)
Library: We will have Library every Wednesday. Please be sure to have your child return their Library book on or before Wednesday each week, so that they may check out a new book. Thank you for your help with this!
Scholastic Book Orders: Scholastic Book Orders will be sent home each month. If you are interested in purchasing books from this book order, our class code is: NBNXY. Order online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs.
Scholastic Book Orders: Scholastic Book Orders will be sent home each month. If you are interested in purchasing books from this book order, our class code is: NBNXY. Order online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs.
Nightly Reading: I highly encourage your child to read for at least 15-20 minutes nightly. This can be your child reading independently, to someone, or someone reading to your child. RAZKids, Epic Books, and the local library are great resources for your child to utilize.
Nightly Reading: I highly encourage your child to read for at least 15-20 minutes nightly. This can be your child reading independently, to someone, or someone reading to your child. RAZKids, Epic Books, and the local library are great resources for your child to utilize.
Blue Responsibility Folders: Please have your child bring their blue Responsibility Folder to school by Friday each week. I will fill it on Fridays with their work as well as other important papers from our class and from the school.
Blue Responsibility Folders: Please have your child bring their blue Responsibility Folder to school by Friday each week. I will fill it on Fridays with their work as well as other important papers from our class and from the school.
Coming Up Next Week
Coming Up Next Week
Math: Illustrative Math Unit 3- Adding and Subtracting Within 20
Math: Illustrative Math Unit 3- Adding and Subtracting Within 20
Phonics: Letter Tapping Words, Writing Words, Reading Words
Phonics: Letter Tapping Words, Writing Words, Reading Words
Comprehension: Main Idea/Details
Comprehension: Main Idea/Details
Grammar: Plural Nouns
Grammar: Plural Nouns
Writing: Personal Narrative (First, Next, Last)- Wrap Up
Writing: Personal Narrative (First, Next, Last)- Wrap Up
Thematic Study: Physical Science (Light Waves)
Thematic Study: Physical Science (Light Waves)
Assessment Information
Assessment Information
🟢 Light Waves P.S. 4.2, 4.3 will be assessed the week of November 10th.
🟢 Light Waves P.S. 4.2, 4.3 will be assessed the week of November 10th.
🟢 Social Studies 1.5 will be assessed the week of December 15th.
🟢 Math Unit 3 will be assessed the week of January 5th.
🟢 Math Unit 3 will be assessed the week of January 5th.
Homework/Schoolwork Resources
Homework/Schoolwork Resources
Math
We have been relating counting to addition in math this week. Students may log into Imagine Math at home to practice their math facts and skills (access Imagine Math through Clever). Click here for additional information to support your child throughout Unit 3 of math.
Writing
Next trimester we are focusing on Opinion Writing. Opinion pieces include stating their opinion, writing 3 details to support their opinion, and ending with a concluding sentence. Please utilize this resource to help your writer distinguish between fact and opinion at home. Click here to access the documents we will use to organize our writing this trimester.
Phonics- Unit 5, Week 1
This week in phonics we focused on sounds (am, an), tapping to read words, trick words, spelling trick words, sentence dictation, and Word of the Day(ham) . Please practice tapping out each sound in a word, saying and spelling trick words (from, have, do, does), and dictating words (quick, man, fan, shell, ham). Click here for additional information and activities to support your child throughout Unit 5 of phonics.
Comprehension
This week we reviewed comprehension concepts taught through week 12 of school. Visit the RazKids website to review your skills.
Grammar
This week we reviewed grammar concepts taught through week 12 of school. Visit the ABCya website and play a game to review your skills.
Social-Emotional Learning
Social-Emotional Learning
In our Sanford Harmony Social-Emotional Learning lessons this week, we focused on our thoughts, emotions, and reactions. We discussed why it is important to pay attention to our thoughts and other people's thoughts too, as well as what we can do to try and change how we are feeling. Ask your child if it is okay for people to think differently about the same thing.
In our Sanford Harmony Social-Emotional Learning lessons this week, we focused on our thoughts, emotions, and reactions. We discussed why it is important to pay attention to our thoughts and other people's thoughts too, as well as what we can do to try and change how we are feeling. Ask your child if it is okay for people to think differently about the same thing.
Specialty Class Information
Specialty Class Information
See the weekly email for information on what your children are learning in Specialty Classes, upcoming assessments, and resources to practice at home.
Click here for Specialty teachers' websites and contact information.
Westlake Weekly Information
Westlake Weekly Information
Fall Food Drive:
Our Annual Fall Food Drive benefiting Joey’s Food Locker runs now through Wednesday, December 3rd, concluding at our Annual Chili Cook-Off. Food collection bins will be placed in the reception area of each campus. Suggested donations are:
Beans
Rice
Pasta
Broth/stock
Canned Vegetables and Chicken
Cooking Oil
Spices (salt, pepper, garlic powder, etc.)
Thank you for helping us give back to our Natomas community!
K-12 Spirit Day - Mix & Match Day:
Mix & Match day will be Friday, November 14th. Dress up in wild colors, mismatched shoes, different colored socks or different patterns (for example, stripes with polka dots, colors that clash, etc.) Don’t forget to show your WCS spirit by posting pictures on all social media platforms and using the hashtag #WCSSpiritDay!
K-8 Conferences:
Conference week is November 17th - 21st. CLICK HERE to schedule your conference. The online scheduler is available October 27th - November 17th, so reserve your conference time now. CLICK HERE for instructions on how to use the online scheduler.
Call for STEM Career Fair Volunteers:
WCHS is planning our 2nd annual STEM career fair! If you are currently working in the STEM field or know anyone who does work in the STEM field and would like to volunteer their time for this event, please CLICK HERE to indicate interest. The tentative event date is Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 5:30 - 7:00PM.
Thanksgiving Break:
Both campuses will be closed for Thanksgiving Break Monday, November 24th through Friday, November 28th. We look forward to welcoming staff and students back on Monday, December 1st. Our BASE program will also be closed during Thanksgiving Break.
October 31st, 2025
October 31st, 2025
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates
November 7th: WAVE Coffee Talk (8:30 AM)
November 11th: Veteran's Day (No School)
November 13th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
November 13th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
November 14th: K-8 Spirit Day - Mix and Match Day
November 17th-21st: K-8 Parent Teacher Conferences (Early Dismissal all week at 1:30 PM)
November 24th-28th: Thanksgiving Break (No School)
December 5th: WAVE Coffee Talk (8:30 AM)
December 11th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
December 12th: WAVE Movie Night (5:30 PM)
December 12th: WAVE Movie Night (5:30 PM)
December 19th: K-8 Spirit Day- Pajama Day
Classroom Content
Classroom Content
We had an eventful eleventh week in 1st Grade! During the eleventh week of 1st Grade, we had fun applying our learned knowledge of nouns, we completed our second math assessment of the school year, we asked and answered questions about non fiction texts, we applied what we have been learning about letter twins (ff, ll, ss), and as always we participated in Fun Friday!
Trimester 1 Parent-Teacher Conferences: Trimester 1 Parent-Teacher conferences will be held between November 17th-21st! The conference scheduler is now LIVE, and available for families to sign up for a conference. Thank you to the families that have already signed up! I look forward to celebrating your child's growth and progress thus far in 1st Grade.
Trimester 1 Parent-Teacher Conferences: Trimester 1 Parent-Teacher conferences will be held between November 17th-21st! The conference scheduler is now LIVE, and available for families to sign up for a conference. Thank you to the families that have already signed up! I look forward to celebrating your child's growth and progress thus far in 1st Grade.
Please note: November 17th-21st will be early dismissal each day. Kindergarten will dismiss at 1:00 PM and 1st–8th Grade will dismiss at 1:30 PM to allow for time to meet with each family.
Please note: November 17th-21st will be early dismissal each day. Kindergarten will dismiss at 1:00 PM and 1st–8th Grade will dismiss at 1:30 PM to allow for time to meet with each family.
Click HERE for instructions on how to sign up. The password is: explorers
Assessment Week: Beginning the week of November 3rd, I will be assessing your child for Trimester 1 Report Cards. This data will be shared with you at Trimester 1 Conferences during the week of November 18th-21st.
Current Trick Words: the, a, and, is, his, of, to, into, as, has, or, for, we, he, she, be, me, you, your, I, they, said, one, was (click here for the full list of Trick Words)
Library: We will have Library every Wednesday. Please be sure to have your child return their Library book on or before Wednesday each week, so that they may check out a new book. Thank you for your help with this!
Scholastic Book Orders: Scholastic Book Orders will be sent home each month. If you are interested in purchasing books from this book order, our class code is: NBNXY. Order online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs.
Scholastic Book Orders: Scholastic Book Orders will be sent home each month. If you are interested in purchasing books from this book order, our class code is: NBNXY. Order online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs.
Nightly Reading: I highly encourage your child to read for at least 15-20 minutes nightly. This can be your child reading independently, to someone, or someone reading to your child. RAZKids, Epic Books, and the local library are great resources for your child to utilize.
Nightly Reading: I highly encourage your child to read for at least 15-20 minutes nightly. This can be your child reading independently, to someone, or someone reading to your child. RAZKids, Epic Books, and the local library are great resources for your child to utilize.
Blue Responsibility Folders: Please have your child bring their blue Responsibility Folder to school by Friday each week. I will fill it on Fridays with their work as well as other important papers from our class and from the school.
Blue Responsibility Folders: Please have your child bring their blue Responsibility Folder to school by Friday each week. I will fill it on Fridays with their work as well as other important papers from our class and from the school.
Coming Up Next Week
Coming Up Next Week
Math: Illustrative Math Unit 3- Adding and Subtracting Within 20
Math: Illustrative Math Unit 3- Adding and Subtracting Within 20
Phonics: Letter Tapping Words, Writing Words, Reading Words
Phonics: Letter Tapping Words, Writing Words, Reading Words
Comprehension: Review
Comprehension: Review
Grammar: Review
Grammar: Review
Writing: Personal Narrative (First, Next, Last)- Wrap Up
Writing: Personal Narrative (First, Next, Last)- Wrap Up
Thematic Study: Physical Science (Sound Waves)
Thematic Study: Physical Science (Sound Waves)
Assessment Information
Assessment Information
🟢 Trick Words will be assessed the week of November 3rd.
🟢 Trick Words will be assessed the week of November 3rd.
🟢 BPST will be assessed the week of November 3rd.
🟢 Sound Waves will be assessed the week of November 3rd.
Homework/Schoolwork Resources
Homework/Schoolwork Resources
Math
We have been solving equations and story problems in math this week. Watch this video to learn more about the concepts covered in Unit 2. Students may log into Imagine Math at home to practice their math facts and skills (access Imagine Math through Clever). Click here for additional information to support your child throughout Unit 2 of math.
Writing
This trimester we are focusing on Personal Narrative Writing. Personal Narratives have a Topic Sentence and a sequence of First, Next, and Last. Please utilize this resource to help your writer at home. Click here to access the documents we will use to organize our writing this trimester.
Phonics- Unit 4, Week 2
This week in phonics we focused on sounds (all, ll, ss, ff), tapping to read words, trick words, spelling trick words, sentence dictation, and Word of the Day(chill, call) . Please practice tapping out each sound in a word, saying and spelling trick words (I, they, you, your, was, one, said), and dictating words (chill, lash, puff, fall, lock). Click here for additional information and activities to support your child throughout Unit 4 of phonics.
Comprehension
We have been focusing on asking questions to help us understand what we read and what is read to us. Use this resource to help your reader at home.
Grammar
We have been focusing on plural nouns to help us make sentences interesting and precise. Please utilize this resource or worksheet to help your child at home.
Social-Emotional Learning
Social-Emotional Learning
In our Sanford Harmony Social-Emotional Learning lessons this week, we focused on empathy and critical thinking. We discussed our emotions, what causes them, and how to deal with them. Ask your child what they can do to figure out how someone is feeling and why it is important to do so.
In our Sanford Harmony Social-Emotional Learning lessons this week, we focused on empathy and critical thinking. We discussed our emotions, what causes them, and how to deal with them. Ask your child what they can do to figure out how someone is feeling and why it is important to do so.
Specialty Class Information
Specialty Class Information
See the weekly email for information on what your children are learning in Specialty Classes, upcoming assessments, and resources to practice at home.
Click here for Specialty teachers' websites and contact information.
Westlake Weekly Information
Westlake Weekly Information
Strategic Plan Family Focus Groups:
As Westlake Charter School continues to grow and evolve, your voice is essential in shaping our path forward! We are so grateful to the families who filled out our Strategic Plan Family Survey prior to October Break.
Our next step in this process is to hold Family Focus Groups for those who are interested in exploring key topics raised in the survey, such as Positive Student Behavior, Academic Readiness, Positive Student Relationships, Social-Emotional Readiness, and more.
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Strategic Plan Family Focus Groups on Wednesday, November 5th, from 6:00 – 7:30 PM at our K-8 Campus. Your voice is vital to shaping the future of Westlake Charter School, and we’d be delighted to have you join us.
To help us plan meaningful conversations, please CLICK HERE to RSVP by Sunday, November 2nd. Your RSVP will also help us provide enough snacks for everyone.
To support participation, BASE will remain open free of charge for currently enrolled Westlake Charter School students whose families attend the event. Please let us know in your RSVP if you plan to utilize BASE.
Thank you for your continued partnership and helping to demonstrate what’s possible when school and community collaborate!
Fall Food Drive:
Our Annual Fall Food Drive benefiting Joey’s Food Locker begins Monday, November 3rd and will run through Wednesday, December 3rd, concluding at our Annual Chili Cook-Off. Food collection bins will be placed in the reception area of each campus. Suggested donations are:
Beans
Rice
Pasta
Broth/stock
Canned Vegetables and Chicken
Cooking Oil
Spices (salt, pepper, garlic powder, etc.)
Sandwich bread is highly needed
Thank you for helping us give back to our Natomas community!
K-8 Conferences:
Conference week is November 17th - 21st. CLICK HERE to schedule your conference. The online scheduler is available October 27th - November 17th, so reserve your conference time now. CLICK HERE for instructions on how to use the online scheduler.
October 24th, 2025
October 24th, 2025
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates
October 24th: K-8 Spirit Day - I Am Drug Free (Wear Red)
October 25th: Fall Festival (3:00 PM- 6:00 PM)
November 7th: WAVE Coffee Talk (8:30 AM)
November 11th: Veteran's Day (No School)
November 13th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
November 13th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
November 14th: K-8 Spirit Day - Mix and Match Day
November 17th-21st: K-8 Parent Teacher Conferences (Early Dismissal all week at 1:30 PM)
November 24th-28th: Thanksgiving Break (No School)
Classroom Content
Classroom Content
We had an action-packed tenth week in 1st Grade! During the tenth week of 1st Grade, we learned about The White House, we had fun identifying and using nouns (things and animals), we solved story problems with unknown numbers in them, we practiced comparing and contrasting with friends in class, we explored letter twins in phonics (ll, ff, ss), and as always we participated in Fun Friday!
Trimester 1 Parent-Teacher Conferences: Trimester 1 Parent-Teacher conferences will be held between November 17th-21st. Canyon Creek (Conference Scheduler) will go LIVE for families to sign up on October 27th.
Trimester 1 Parent-Teacher Conferences: Trimester 1 Parent-Teacher conferences will be held between November 17th-21st. Canyon Creek (Conference Scheduler) will go LIVE for families to sign up on October 27th.
Please note: November 17th-21st will be early dismissal each day. Kindergarten will dismiss at 1:00 PM and 1st–8th Grade will dismiss at 1:30 PM to allow for time to meet with each family.
Please note: November 17th-21st will be early dismissal each day. Kindergarten will dismiss at 1:00 PM and 1st–8th Grade will dismiss at 1:30 PM to allow for time to meet with each family.
Click HERE for instructions on how to sign up. The password is: explorers
Fall Book Fair: Westlake’s Fall Book Fair is here! Please help us reach our goal and inspire a love of reading in all of our Explorers. All purchases through the book fair benefit our school. Explorers will be able to purchase books during their regularly scheduled library visits with their class using Scholastic eWallet. Cash is not accepted during school hours, so CLICK HERE to load funds onto your child's eWallet. After school, cash, Apple Pay, credit/debit cards, and eWallets are accepted. Bonus: Receive a FREE TOTE with a purchase over $30 while supplies last!
Book Fair Hours are as follows:
Saturday, October 25th at the Fall Festival, 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Monday, October 27th, 3:15 - 4:15 PM
Tuesday, October 28th, 3:15 - 4:15 PM
Wednesday October 29th, 1:30 - 2:30 PM
Thursday, October 30th, 3:15 - 4:15 PM
Friday, October 31st, 3:15 - 3:45 PM
Math Assessment: During the week of October 27th we will be taking our second math assessment of the school year! Here is the Study Guide if you would like to practice with your child.
Current Trick Words: the, a, and, is, his, of, to, into, as, has, or, for, we, he, she, be, me, you, your, I, they (click here for the full list of Trick Words)
Library: We will have Library every Wednesday. Please be sure to have your child return their Library book on or before Wednesday each week, so that they may check out a new book. Thank you for your help with this!
Scholastic Book Orders: Scholastic Book Orders will be sent home each month. If you are interested in purchasing books from this book order, our class code is: NBNXY. Order online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs.
Scholastic Book Orders: Scholastic Book Orders will be sent home each month. If you are interested in purchasing books from this book order, our class code is: NBNXY. Order online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs.
Nightly Reading: I highly encourage your child to read for at least 15-20 minutes nightly. This can be your child reading independently, to someone, or someone reading to your child. RAZKids, Epic Books, and the local library are great resources for your child to utilize.
Nightly Reading: I highly encourage your child to read for at least 15-20 minutes nightly. This can be your child reading independently, to someone, or someone reading to your child. RAZKids, Epic Books, and the local library are great resources for your child to utilize.
Blue Responsibility Folders: Please have your child bring their blue Responsibility Folder to school by Friday each week. I will fill it on Fridays with their work as well as other important papers from our class and from the school.
Blue Responsibility Folders: Please have your child bring their blue Responsibility Folder to school by Friday each week. I will fill it on Fridays with their work as well as other important papers from our class and from the school.
Coming Up Next Week
Coming Up Next Week
Math: Illustrative Math Unit 2- Addition and Subtraction Story Problems (Wrap Up)
Math: Illustrative Math Unit 2- Addition and Subtraction Story Problems (Wrap Up)
Phonics: Letter Tapping Words, Writing Words, Reading Words
Phonics: Letter Tapping Words, Writing Words, Reading Words
Comprehension: Ask and Answer Questions (Non-Fiction Text)
Comprehension: Ask and Answer Questions (Non-Fiction Text)
Grammar: Plural Nouns
Grammar: Plural Nouns
Writing: Personal Narrative (First, Next, Last)
Writing: Personal Narrative (First, Next, Last)
Thematic Study: Physical Science (Sound Waves)
Thematic Study: Physical Science (Sound Waves)
Assessment Information
Assessment Information
🟢 Math Unit 2 will be assessed the week of October 27th.
🟢 Trick Words will be assessed the week of November 3rd.
🟢 Trick Words will be assessed the week of November 3rd.
🟢 BPST will be assessed the week of November 3rd.
Homework/Schoolwork Resources
Homework/Schoolwork Resources
Math
We have been solving equations with unknowns in math this week. We have been solving equations and story problems in math this week. Watch this video to learn more about the concepts covered in Unit 2. Students may log into Imagine Math at home to practice their math facts and skills (access Imagine Math through Clever). Click here for additional information to support your child throughout Unit 2 of math.
Writing
This trimester we are focusing on Personal Narrative Writing. Personal Narratives have a Topic Sentence and a sequence of First, Next, and Last. Please utilize this resource to help your writer at home. Click here to access the documents we will use to organize our writing this trimester.
Phonics- Unit 4, Week 1
This week in phonics we focused on sounds (ff, ll, ss, zz), tapping to read words, trick words, spelling trick words, sentence dictation, and Word of the Day. Please practice tapping out each sound in a word, saying and spelling trick words (you, your, I, they, was, one, said), and dictating words (bill, cuff, quiz, fuzz). Click here for additional information and activities to support your child throughout Unit 4 of phonics.
Comprehension
We have been focusing on comparing and contrasting to help us understand what we read and what is read to us by finding similarities and differences. Use this game to help your reader at home.
Grammar
We have been focusing on common nouns- animals and things, to help us make sentences interesting and precise. Please utilize this resource, game or resource to help your child at home.
Social-Emotional Learning
Social-Emotional Learning
In our Sanford Harmony Social-Emotional Learning lessons this week, we focused on empathy and critical thinking. We discussed our emotions and how they can be different and feel different between each other. Ask your child why it is important to understand how we feel and how other people feel.
In our Sanford Harmony Social-Emotional Learning lessons this week, we focused on empathy and critical thinking. We discussed our emotions and how they can be different and feel different between each other. Ask your child why it is important to understand how we feel and how other people feel.
Specialty Class Information
Specialty Class Information
See the weekly email for information on what your children are learning in Specialty Classes, upcoming assessments, and resources to practice at home.
Click here for Specialty teachers' websites and contact information.
Westlake Weekly Information
Westlake Weekly Information
WCS Annual Fall Festival - TOMORROW:
Join us for Westlake Charter School’s Fall Festival TOMORROW, Saturday, October 25th from 3:00 – 6:00 PM on our K–8 Campus! Enjoy games, food, a Haunted House, Dessert Walk, Silent Auction, and more — all made possible by our amazing volunteers. CLICK HERE for all the details, to sign up for a one-hour volunteer shift, and grab your presale tickets (30 for $20).
Walktober is Here:
Throughout the month of October we encourage all students to walk to school at least three blocks or join our Walking School Bus and have their JIBE trip card scanned. Be sure to walk and have your card scanned as many times as you can between now and Friday, October 31st for a chance to win. Classes with at least 60% participation will win a party-in-a-box for their entire class. Let’s get moving! CLICK HERE for the information flyer. Don’t have a card yet? No problem, CLICK HERE to register today.
Fall Book Fair:
Westlake’s Fall Book Fair is here! Please help us reach our goal and inspire a love of reading in all of our Explorers. All purchases through the book fair benefit our school. Explorers will be able to purchase books during their regularly scheduled library visits with their class using Scholastic eWallet. Cash is not accepted during school hours, so CLICK HERE to load funds onto your child's eWallet. After school, cash, Apple Pay, credit/debit cards, and eWallets are accepted. Bonus: Receive a FREE TOTE with a purchase over $30 while supplies last!
Book Fair Hours are as follows:
Saturday, October 25th at the Fall Festival, 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Monday, October 27th, 3:15 - 4:15 PM
Tuesday, October 28th, 3:15 - 4:15 PM
Wednesday October 29th, 1:30 - 2:30 PM
Thursday, October 30th, 3:15 - 4:15 PM
Friday, October 31st, 3:15 - 3:45 PM
October 17th, 2025
October 17th, 2025
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates
October 17th: International Walk to School Day (Walk to School with Mrs. Harold-Jones, Burberry Park, 7:50 AM)
October 20th: K-8 Spirit Day- Be Brave & Active (Wear Active Wear)
October 20th: K-8 Spirit Day- Be Brave & Active (Wear Active Wear)
October 21st: K-8 Spirit Day - We Keep Our Paws Off Drugs (Animal Print OR Dress Like An Animal)
October 21st: K-8 Spirit Day - We Keep Our Paws Off Drugs (Animal Print OR Dress Like An Animal)
October 22nd: K-8 Spirit Day - From Head to Toe, I am Drug Free (Silly Hat & Silly Socks)
October 22nd: K-8 Spirit Day - From Head to Toe, I am Drug Free (Silly Hat & Silly Socks)
October 23rd: K-8 Spirit Day - Be a Hero (Dress As Your Hero)
October 23rd: K-8 Spirit Day - Be a Hero (Dress As Your Hero)
October 24th: K-8 Spirit Day - I Am Drug Free (Wear Red)
October 25th: Fall Festival
November 7th: WAVE Coffee Talk (8:30 AM)
November 11th: Veteran's Day (No School)
November 13th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
November 13th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
November 14th: K-8 Spirit Day - Mix and Match Day
November 17th-21st: K-8 Parent Teacher Conferences (Early Dismissal all week at 1:30 PM)
November 24th-28th: Thanksgiving Break (No School)
Classroom Content
Classroom Content
We had an eventful ninth week in 1st Grade! During the ninth week of 1st Grade, we learned about the American Symbol, the American Flag, we began our exploration of the wide world of nouns, we learned and applied more addition & subtraction strategies, we learned more about digraphs (a digraph is two letters that stick together to make a new sound - i.e. CH in chin, SH in ship, CK in sock, WH in whistle, TH in thumb), and as always we participated in Fun Friday!
Red Ribbon Week: Throughout the week of October 20th-October 24th WCS will be participating in Red Ribbon Week. During that week there will be a Spirit Day each day. Your child is welcome to dress up for each Spirit Day if they wish.
Monday, October 20th: Be Brave & Active (Wear Active Wear)
Monday, October 20th: Be Brave & Active (Wear Active Wear)
Tuesday, October 21st: We Keep Our Paws Off Drugs (Animal Print OR Dress Like An Animal)
Tuesday, October 21st: We Keep Our Paws Off Drugs (Animal Print OR Dress Like An Animal)
Wednesday, October 22nd: From Head to Toe, I am Drug Free (Silly Hat & Silly Socks)
Wednesday, October 22nd: From Head to Toe, I am Drug Free (Silly Hat & Silly Socks)
Thursday, October 23rd: Be a Hero (Dress As Your Hero)
Thursday, October 23rd: Be a Hero (Dress As Your Hero)
Friday, October 24th: I Am Drug Free (Wear Red)
Current Trick Words: the, a, and, is, his, of, to, into, as, has, or, for, we, he, she, be, me (click here for the full list of Trick Words)
Library: We will have Library every Wednesday. Please be sure to have your child return their Library book on or before Wednesday each week, so that they may check out a new book. Thank you for your help with this!
Scholastic Book Orders: Scholastic Book Orders will be sent home each month. If you are interested in purchasing books from this book order, our class code is: NBNXY. Order online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs.
Scholastic Book Orders: Scholastic Book Orders will be sent home each month. If you are interested in purchasing books from this book order, our class code is: NBNXY. Order online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs.
Nightly Reading: I highly encourage your child to read for at least 15-20 minutes nightly. This can be your child reading independently, to someone, or someone reading to your child. RAZKids, Epic Books, and the local library are great resources for your child to utilize.
Nightly Reading: I highly encourage your child to read for at least 15-20 minutes nightly. This can be your child reading independently, to someone, or someone reading to your child. RAZKids, Epic Books, and the local library are great resources for your child to utilize.
Blue Responsibility Folders: Please have your child bring their blue Responsibility Folder to school by Friday each week. I will fill it on Fridays with their work as well as other important papers from our class and from the school.
Blue Responsibility Folders: Please have your child bring their blue Responsibility Folder to school by Friday each week. I will fill it on Fridays with their work as well as other important papers from our class and from the school.
Coming Up Next Week
Coming Up Next Week
Math: Illustrative Math Unit 2- Addition and Subtraction Story Problems
Math: Illustrative Math Unit 2- Addition and Subtraction Story Problems
Phonics: Letter Tapping Words, Writing Words, Reading Words
Phonics: Letter Tapping Words, Writing Words, Reading Words
Comprehension: Compare and Contrast
Comprehension: Compare and Contrast
Grammar: Nouns: Things & Animals
Grammar: Nouns: Things & Animals
Writing: Personal Narrative (First, Next, Last)
Writing: Personal Narrative (First, Next, Last)
Thematic Study: American Symbols (The White House)
Thematic Study: American Symbols (The White House)
Assessment Information
Assessment Information
🟢 History/ Social Science 1.3 (American Symbols) will be assessed the week of October 20th.
🟢 History/ Social Science 1.3 (American Symbols) will be assessed the week of October 20th.
🟢 Math Unit 2 will be assessed the week of October 27th.
🟢 Trick Words will be assessed the week of November 3rd.
🟢 Trick Words will be assessed the week of November 3rd.
🟢 BPST will be assessed the week of November 3rd.
Homework/Schoolwork Resources
Homework/Schoolwork Resources
Math
We have been comparing addition to subtraction in math this week. We have been solving equations and story problems in math this week. Watch this video to learn more about the concepts covered in Unit 2. Students may log into Imagine Math at home to practice their math facts and skills (access Imagine Math through Clever). Click here for additional information to support your child throughout Unit 2 of math.
Writing
This trimester we are focusing on Personal Narrative Writing. Personal Narratives have a Topic Sentence and a sequence of First, Next, and Last. Please utilize this resource to help your writer at home. Click here to access the documents we will use to organize our writing this trimester.
Phonics Unit 3, Week 2
This week in phonics we focused on sounds (sh, ch, th, wh, ck), tapping to read words, trick words, spelling trick words, sentence dictation, and Word of the Day. Please practice tapping out each sound in a word, saying and spelling trick words (as, has, to, into, we, he, she, be, me, for, or), and dictating words (quick, puck, shock, rack, moth). Click here for additional information and activities to support your child throughout Unit 3 of phonics.
Comprehension
We have been focusing on plot to help us focus in and understand what we read and what is read to us. Use this resource to help your reader at home.
Grammar
We have been focusing on nouns-people and places, to help us make sentences interesting and precise. Please utilize this song, game or resource to help your child at home.
Social-Emotional Learning
Social-Emotional Learning
In our Sanford Harmony Social-Emotional Learning lessons this week, we focused on community. We discussed the importance of having an inclusive classroom community and worked on building our classroom community. Ask your child about our community agreements and why they are important to ensure everyone feels safe and heard in our classroom community.
In our Sanford Harmony Social-Emotional Learning lessons this week, we focused on community. We discussed the importance of having an inclusive classroom community and worked on building our classroom community. Ask your child about our community agreements and why they are important to ensure everyone feels safe and heard in our classroom community.
Specialty Class Information
Specialty Class Information
See the weekly email for information on what your children are learning in Specialty Classes, upcoming assessments, and resources to practice at home.
Click here for Specialty teachers' websites and contact information.
Westlake Weekly Information
Westlake Weekly Information
Walktober is Here:
Throughout the month of October we encourage all students to walk to school at least three blocks or join our Walking School Bus and have their JIBE trip card scanned. Be sure to walk and have your card scanned as many times as you can between October 20th - 31st for a chance to win. Classes with at least 60% participation will win a party-in-a-box for their entire class. Let’s get moving! CLICK HERE for the information flyer. Don’t have a card yet? No problem, CLICK HERE to register today.
Middle School After School Live Athletics - Volunteer Coaching Opportunities:
We are excited to be relaunching our Middle School ASLive Athletics program, which is open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. We are looking for VOLUNTEER COACHES to make this possible. Teams will meet twice a week throughout the season for practices and games. Practices and games last from 3:15 – 4:15 PM every day except Wednesdays. CLICK HERE to complete the Volunteer Coach interest form to let us know if you are interested in finding out more about coaching flag football, basketball, or volleyball!
October 3rd, 2025
October 3rd, 2025
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates
October 3rd: WAVE Coffee Talk (8:30 AM)
October 6th-10th: Fall Break (No School)
October 16th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
October 16th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
October 17th: International Walk to School Day (Walk to School with Mrs. Harold-Jones, Burberry Park, 7:50 AM)
October 20th: K-8 Spirit Day- Be Brave & Active (Wear Active Wear)
October 20th: K-8 Spirit Day- Be Brave & Active (Wear Active Wear)
October 21st: K-8 Spirit Day - We Keep Our Paws Off Drugs (Animal Print OR Dress Like An Animal)
October 21st: K-8 Spirit Day - We Keep Our Paws Off Drugs (Animal Print OR Dress Like An Animal)
October 22nd: K-8 Spirit Day - From Head to Toe, I am Drug Free (Silly Hat & Silly Socks)
October 22nd: K-8 Spirit Day - From Head to Toe, I am Drug Free (Silly Hat & Silly Socks)
October 23rd: K-8 Spirit Day - Be a Hero (Dress As Your Hero)
October 23rd: K-8 Spirit Day - Be a Hero (Dress As Your Hero)
October 24th: K-8 Spirit Day - I Am Drug Free (Wear Red)
October 25th: Fall Festival
November 7th: WAVE Coffee Talk (8:30 AM)
November 11th: Veteran's Day (No School)
November 13th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
November 13th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
November 14th: K-8 Spirit Day - Mix and Match Day
November 17th-21st: K-8 Parent Teacher Conferences (Early Dismissal all week at 1:30 PM)
Classroom Content
Classroom Content
We had an exciting eighth week in 1st Grade! During the eighth week of 1st Grade, we participated in the very exciting Life Long Ago On Campus Experience, we dove in to our new Thematic Unit- American Symbols, we created exclamation sentences (SO much fun!), we practiced comparing number sentences in math, we focused on the plot of stories we read, and as always we participated in Fun Friday!
Fall Break: Westlake Charter School will be closed Monday, October 6th through Friday, October 10th for Fall Break.
Life Long Ago On Campus Experience: We had SO much fun participating in the Life Long Ago On Campus Experience this week! Your child had the opportunity to learn about all aspects of life from Long Ago. We ended our day of fun by playing different Life Long Ago recess games! Your children decided that they like the games we play at recess today MUCH better than the games that were played during recess in Life Long Ago.
Life Long Ago On Campus Experience: We had SO much fun participating in the Life Long Ago On Campus Experience this week! Your child had the opportunity to learn about all aspects of life from Long Ago. We ended our day of fun by playing different Life Long Ago recess games! Your children decided that they like the games we play at recess today MUCH better than the games that were played during recess in Life Long Ago.
Wagon Station: Your child was a part of a rope wagon and were able to be different supplies (a sack of sugar, a butter churn, quilts, a barrel of water, the wagon wheels, oxen, etc) that you would have taken on the journey West. Ask your child what they would choose to bring if they were going on a wagon journey in life long ago!
Wagon Station: Your child was a part of a rope wagon and were able to be different supplies (a sack of sugar, a butter churn, quilts, a barrel of water, the wagon wheels, oxen, etc) that you would have taken on the journey West. Ask your child what they would choose to bring if they were going on a wagon journey in life long ago!
Trapper Station: Your child learned about what a Trapper is and what their job was in life long ago. They got to see many different animal furs and hear about how hard of a job being a Trapper was in life long ago. The beaver skull and beaver pelt were popular items to see! Be sure to ask your child about the different animal furs they got to see!
Trapper Station: Your child learned about what a Trapper is and what their job was in life long ago. They got to see many different animal furs and hear about how hard of a job being a Trapper was in life long ago. The beaver skull and beaver pelt were popular items to see! Be sure to ask your child about the different animal furs they got to see!
School Station: Your child experienced what school was like in life long ago by using a slate and chalk, sitting on a girls side and a boys side, and learning about the shocking consequences! Every student said they would NEVER want to go to school in life long ago. Be sure to ask your child about lashes from long ago!
School Station: Your child experienced what school was like in life long ago by using a slate and chalk, sitting on a girls side and a boys side, and learning about the shocking consequences! Every student said they would NEVER want to go to school in life long ago. Be sure to ask your child about lashes from long ago!
Doctor Station: Your child learned about what a doctor did for a job in life long ago. They heard about how VERY different a doctor was in life long ago than they are today. During this station, your child also got to see how fire was made long ago with flint and steel too. Ask your child what type of things a doctor did in life long ago--they did many jobs in addition to caring for people who were ill.
Doctor Station: Your child learned about what a doctor did for a job in life long ago. They heard about how VERY different a doctor was in life long ago than they are today. During this station, your child also got to see how fire was made long ago with flint and steel too. Ask your child what type of things a doctor did in life long ago--they did many jobs in addition to caring for people who were ill.
Clothing & Laundry Station: Your child experienced the hard work it took to keep things clean in life long ago. They also got to try on different clothing items from life long ago. Ask your child if they would want to do laundry today like they did in life long ago.
Clothing & Laundry Station: Your child experienced the hard work it took to keep things clean in life long ago. They also got to try on different clothing items from life long ago. Ask your child if they would want to do laundry today like they did in life long ago.
Current Trick Words: the, a, and, is, his, of, to, into, as, has (click here for the full list of Trick Words)
Library: We will have Library every Wednesday. Please be sure to have your child return their Library book on or before Wednesday each week, so that they may check out a new book. Thank you for your help with this!
Scholastic Book Orders: Scholastic Book Orders will be sent home each month. If you are interested in purchasing books from this book order, our class code is: NBNXY. Order online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs.
Scholastic Book Orders: Scholastic Book Orders will be sent home each month. If you are interested in purchasing books from this book order, our class code is: NBNXY. Order online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs.
Nightly Reading: I highly encourage your child to read for at least 15-20 minutes nightly. This can be your child reading independently, to someone, or someone reading to your child. RAZKids, Epic Books, and the local library are great resources for your child to utilize.
Nightly Reading: I highly encourage your child to read for at least 15-20 minutes nightly. This can be your child reading independently, to someone, or someone reading to your child. RAZKids, Epic Books, and the local library are great resources for your child to utilize.
Blue Responsibility Folders: Please have your child bring their blue Responsibility Folder to school by Friday each week. I will fill it on Fridays with their work as well as other important papers from our class and from the school.
Blue Responsibility Folders: Please have your child bring their blue Responsibility Folder to school by Friday each week. I will fill it on Fridays with their work as well as other important papers from our class and from the school.
Coming Up Next Week
Coming Up Next Week
Math: Illustrative Math Unit 2- Addition and Subtraction Story Problems
Math: Illustrative Math Unit 2- Addition and Subtraction Story Problems
Phonics: Letter Tapping Words, Writing Words, Reading Words
Phonics: Letter Tapping Words, Writing Words, Reading Words
Comprehension: Story Elements (Plot)
Comprehension: Story Elements (Plot)
Grammar: Nouns: People & Places
Grammar: Nouns: People & Places
Writing: Personal Narrative (First, Next, Last)
Writing: Personal Narrative (First, Next, Last)
Thematic Study: American Symbols (American Flag)
Thematic Study: American Symbols (American Flag)
Assessment Information
Assessment Information
🟢 History/ Social Science 1.3 (American Symbols) will be assessed the week of October 20th.
🟢 History/ Social Science 1.3 (American Symbols) will be assessed the week of October 20th.
🟢 Math Unit 2 will be assessed the week of October 27th.
Homework/Schoolwork Resources
Homework/Schoolwork Resources
Math
This week we have been solving story problems where we find “how many more” or “how many fewer.” Watch this video to learn more about the concepts covered in Unit 2. Play Shake and Spill and Shake, Spill, and Cover to further develop these concepts at home. Students may log into Imagine Math at home to practice their math facts and skills (access Imagine Math through Clever). Click here for additional information to support your child throughout Unit 2 of math.
Writing
This trimester we are focusing on Personal Narrative Writing. Personal Narratives have a Topic Sentence and a sequence of First, Next, and Last. Please utilize this resource to help your writer at home. Click here to access the documents we will use to organize our writing this trimester.
Phonics-Unit 3, Week 1
This week in phonics we focused on sounds (sh, ch, th, wh, ck), tapping to read words, trick words, spelling trick words, sentence dictation, and Word of the Day. Please practice tapping out each sound in a word, saying and spelling trick words (as, has, to, into, we, he, she, be, me, for, or), and dictating words (shop, ship, chin, chat, thud, thin). Click here for additional information and activities to support your child throughout Unit 3 of phonics.
Comprehension
We have been focusing on plot to help us focus in and understand what we read and what is read to us. Use this resource to help your reader at home.
Grammar
We have been focusing on exclamatory sentences to help us make sentences interesting and precise. Please utilize this resource, game or worksheet to help your child at home.
Social-Emotional Learning
Social-Emotional Learning
In our Sanford Harmony Social-Emotional Learning lessons this week, we focused on learning from diversity. We discussed the importance of respecting one another and appreciating our differences. Ask your child about similarities and differences they have with their classmates. Celebrate both the similarities and differences!
In our Sanford Harmony Social-Emotional Learning lessons this week, we focused on learning from diversity. We discussed the importance of respecting one another and appreciating our differences. Ask your child about similarities and differences they have with their classmates. Celebrate both the similarities and differences!
Specialty Class Information
Specialty Class Information
See the weekly email for information on what your children are learning in Specialty Classes, upcoming assessments, and resources to practice at home.
Click here for Specialty teachers' websites and contact information.
Westlake Weekly Information
Westlake Weekly Information
Middle School After School Live Athletics - Volunteer Coaching Opportunities:
We are excited to be relaunching our Middle School ASLive Athletics program, which is open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. We are looking for VOLUNTEER COACHES to make this possible. Teams will meet twice a week throughout the season for practices and games. Practices and games last from 3:15 – 4:15 PM every day except Wednesdays. CLICK HERE to complete the Volunteer Coach interest form to let us know if you are interested in finding out more about coaching flag football, basketball, or volleyball!
Middle School Dance:
Our student leadership team is preparing for our next Middle School dance on Friday, October 17th from 4:00 - 5:00 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!
International Walk to School Day:
Please join us on Friday, October 17th for the biggest Walking School Bus of the year! We will depart Burberry Community Park near Northborough Drive and Club Center Drive at 7:50 AM on a walk to school where we will join an epic dance party with a DJ. You don’t want to miss this celebration!
September 26th, 2025
September 26th, 2025
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates
September 26th: K-8 Olympic Triathlon Event Day
October 2nd: Life Long Ago On Campus Experience
October 2nd: Picture Retake Day
October 3rd: WAVE Coffee Talk (8:30 AM)
October 6th-10th: Fall Break (No School)
October 16th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
October 16th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
October 20th: K-8 Spirit Day- Be Brave & Active (Wear Active Wear)
October 20th: K-8 Spirit Day- Be Brave & Active (Wear Active Wear)
October 21st: K-8 Spirit Day - We Keep Our Paws Off Drugs (Animal Print OR Dress Like An Animal)
October 21st: K-8 Spirit Day - We Keep Our Paws Off Drugs (Animal Print OR Dress Like An Animal)
October 22nd: K-8 Spirit Day - From Head to Toe, I am Drug Free (Silly Hat & Silly Socks)
October 22nd: K-8 Spirit Day - From Head to Toe, I am Drug Free (Silly Hat & Silly Socks)
October 23rd: K-8 Spirit Day - Be a Hero (Dress As Your Hero)
October 23rd: K-8 Spirit Day - Be a Hero (Dress As Your Hero)
October 24th: K-8 Spirit Day - I Am Drug Free (Wear Red)
October 25th: Fall Festival
November 7th: WAVE Coffee Talk (8:30 AM)
November 11th: Veteran's Day (No School)
November 13th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
November 13th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
November 14th: K-8 Spirit Day - Mix and Match Day
November 17th-21st: K-8 Parent Teacher Conferences (Early Dismissal all week at 1:30 PM)
Classroom Content
Classroom Content
We had an action-packed seventh week in 1st Grade! During the seventh week of 1st Grade, we wrapped up our learning of Life Long Ago, we created question sentences, we practiced breaking numbers apart and putting them back together, we tapped out and wrote short vowel words, and as always we participated in Fun Friday!
On Campus Experience- Sutter's Fort: On Thursday, October 2nd, all of the First Grade students will be participating in an On-Campus Experience from Sutter's Fort to extend their learning about Life Long Ago! Your child will have the opportunity to learn more about school, transportation, and home life from Long Ago! I am SO excited for this special day, and I know your child is too!
Fall Break: Westlake Charter School will be closed Monday, October 6th through Friday, October 10th for Fall Break.
Current Trick Words: the, a, and, is, his, of (click here for the full list of Trick Words)
Library: We will have Library every Wednesday. Please be sure to have your child return their Library book on or before Wednesday each week, so that they may check out a new book. Thank you for your help with this!
Scholastic Book Orders: Scholastic Book Orders will be sent home each month. If you are interested in purchasing books from this book order, our class code is: NBNXY. Order online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs.
Scholastic Book Orders: Scholastic Book Orders will be sent home each month. If you are interested in purchasing books from this book order, our class code is: NBNXY. Order online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs.
Nightly Reading: I highly encourage your child to read for at least 15-20 minutes nightly. This can be your child reading independently, to someone, or someone reading to your child. RAZKids, Epic Books, and the local library are great resources for your child to utilize.
Nightly Reading: I highly encourage your child to read for at least 15-20 minutes nightly. This can be your child reading independently, to someone, or someone reading to your child. RAZKids, Epic Books, and the local library are great resources for your child to utilize.
Blue Responsibility Folders: Please have your child bring their blue Responsibility Folder to school by Friday each week. I will fill it on Fridays with their work as well as other important papers from our class and from the school.
Blue Responsibility Folders: Please have your child bring their blue Responsibility Folder to school by Friday each week. I will fill it on Fridays with their work as well as other important papers from our class and from the school.
Coming Up Next Week
Coming Up Next Week
Math: Illustrative Math Unit 2- Addition and Subtraction Story Problems
Math: Illustrative Math Unit 2- Addition and Subtraction Story Problems
Phonics: Letter Tapping Words, Writing Words, Reading Words
Phonics: Letter Tapping Words, Writing Words, Reading Words
Comprehension: Story Elements (Plot)
Comprehension: Story Elements (Plot)
Grammar: Exclamation Sentences
Grammar: Exclamation Sentences
Writing: Personal Narrative (First, Next, Last)
Writing: Personal Narrative (First, Next, Last)
Thematic Study: American Symbols (Liberty Bell)
Thematic Study: American Symbols (Liberty Bell)
Assessment Information
Assessment Information
🟢 History/ Social Science 1.3 (American Symbols) will be assessed the week of October 20th.
🟢 History/ Social Science 1.3 (American Symbols) will be assessed the week of October 20th.
🟢 Math Unit 2 will be assessed the week of October 27th.
Homework/Schoolwork Resources
Homework/Schoolwork Resources
Math
This week we solved put-together/take-apart story problems with missing totals or addends. Watch this video to learn more about the concepts covered in Unit 2. Play Shake and Spill and Shake, Spill, and Cover to further develop these concepts at home. Students may log into Imagine Math at home to practice their math facts and skills (access Imagine Math through Clever). Click here for additional information to support your child throughout Unit 2 of math.
Writing
This trimester we are focusing on Personal Narrative Writing. Personal Narratives have a Topic Sentence and a sequence of First, Next, and Last. Please utilize this resource to help your writer at home. Click here to access the documents we will use to organize our writing this trimester.
Phonics-Unit 2, Week 2
This week in phonics we focused on tapping to read words, trick words, spelling trick words, sentence dictation, and Word of the Day. Please practice tapping out each sound in a word, saying and spelling trick words (the, a, and, is, his, of), and dictating words (lug, nap, zap, yes, beg, fix, quit, rob, hit, mud). Click here for additional information and activities to support your child throughout Unit 2 of phonics.
Comprehension
We have been focusing on comparing and contrasting to help us understand what we read and what is read to us by finding similarities and differences between texts or within one text. Use this link and video to help your reader at home.
Grammar
We have been focusing on question sentences to help us create sentences that are interesting and precise. Please utilize this video and resource to help your child at home.
Social-Emotional Learning
Social-Emotional Learning
This week we continued our Sanford Harmony Social-Emotional Learning lessons. We focused on finding commonalities between ourselves and our classmates to help students feel connected to their peers and our classroom community. Ask your child what they have in common with their classmates and how it makes them feel knowing they have similarities.
This week we continued our Sanford Harmony Social-Emotional Learning lessons. We focused on finding commonalities between ourselves and our classmates to help students feel connected to their peers and our classroom community. Ask your child what they have in common with their classmates and how it makes them feel knowing they have similarities.
Specialty Class Information
Specialty Class Information
See the weekly email for information on what your children are learning in Specialty Classes, upcoming assessments, and resources to practice at home.
Click here for Specialty teachers' websites and contact information.
Westlake Weekly Information
Westlake Weekly Information
Strategic Plan Family Survey:
Families, help us Shape our Future! Please CLICK HERE to watch a quick video of Dr. Eick discussing the Strategic Plan Family Survey. Then, CLICK HERE to take the 7-10 minute survey. The grade level with the highest family participation will receive a donut party on October 3rd.
K-12 Picture Retake Day:
Our Picture Retake Day is Thursday, October 2nd. See below for who should have their picture taken on October 2nd:
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
Middle School After School Live Athletics - Volunteer Opportunity for K-12 Guardians:
We are excited to be relaunching our Middle School ASLive Athletics program, which is open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. We are looking for VOLUNTEER COACHES to make this possible. Teams will meet twice a week throughout the season for practices and games. Practices and games last from 3:15 – 4:15 PM every day except Wednesdays. CLICK HERE to complete the Volunteer Coach interest form to let us know if you are interested in finding out more about coaching flag football, basketball, or volleyball!
September 19th, 2025
September 19th, 2025
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates
September 19th: School Spirit Day (Sports Day)
September 26th: K-8 Olympic Triathlon Event Day
October 2nd: Life Long Ago On Campus Experience
October 2nd: Picture Retake Day
October 3rd: WAVE Coffee Talk (8:30 AM)
October 6th-10th: Fall Break (No School)
October 16th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
October 16th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
October 20th: K-8 Spirit Day- Be Brave & Active (Wear Active Wear)
October 20th: K-8 Spirit Day- Be Brave & Active (Wear Active Wear)
October 21st: K-8 Spirit Day - We Keep Our Paws Off Drugs (Animal Print OR Dress Like An Animal)
October 21st: K-8 Spirit Day - We Keep Our Paws Off Drugs (Animal Print OR Dress Like An Animal)
October 22nd: K-8 Spirit Day - From Head to Toe, I am Drug Free (Silly Hat & Silly Socks)
October 22nd: K-8 Spirit Day - From Head to Toe, I am Drug Free (Silly Hat & Silly Socks)
October 23rd: K-8 Spirit Day - Be a Hero (Dress As Your Hero)
October 23rd: K-8 Spirit Day - Be a Hero (Dress As Your Hero)
October 24th: K-8 Spirit Day - I Am Drug Free (Wear Red)
October 25th: Fall Festival
Classroom Content
Classroom Content
We had an eventful sixth week in 1st Grade! During the sixth week of 1st Grade, we learned more about Life Long Ago (Transportation), we created statement sentences (sentences that end with a period), we practiced solving story problems in math, we compared and contrasted different stories that we read, and as always we participated in Fun Friday!
On Campus Experience- Sutter's Fort: On Thursday, October 2nd, all of the First Grade students will be participating in an On-Campus Experience from Sutter's Fort to extend their learning about Life Long Ago! Your child will have the opportunity to learn more about school, transportation, and home life from Long Ago! I am SO excited for this special day, and I know your child is too!
Library: We will have Library every Wednesday. Please be sure to have your child return their Library book on or before Wednesday each week, so that they may check out a new book. Thank you for your help with this!
Scholastic Book Orders: Scholastic Book Orders will be sent home each month. If you are interested in purchasing books from this book order, our class code is: NBNXY. Order online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs.
Scholastic Book Orders: Scholastic Book Orders will be sent home each month. If you are interested in purchasing books from this book order, our class code is: NBNXY. Order online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs.
Nightly Reading: I highly encourage your child to read for at least 15-20 minutes nightly. This can be your child reading independently, to someone, or someone reading to your child. RAZKids, Epic Books, and the local library are great resources for your child to utilize.
Nightly Reading: I highly encourage your child to read for at least 15-20 minutes nightly. This can be your child reading independently, to someone, or someone reading to your child. RAZKids, Epic Books, and the local library are great resources for your child to utilize.
Blue Responsibility Folders: Please have your child bring their blue Responsibility Folder to school by Friday each week. I will fill it on Fridays with their work as well as other important papers from our class and from the school.
Blue Responsibility Folders: Please have your child bring their blue Responsibility Folder to school by Friday each week. I will fill it on Fridays with their work as well as other important papers from our class and from the school.
Coming Up Next Week
Coming Up Next Week
Math: Illustrative Math Unit 2- Addition and Subtraction Story Problems
Math: Illustrative Math Unit 2- Addition and Subtraction Story Problems
Phonics: Letter Tapping Words, Writing Words, Reading Words
Phonics: Letter Tapping Words, Writing Words, Reading Words
Comprehension: Compare and Contrast
Comprehension: Compare and Contrast
Grammar: Question Sentences
Grammar: Question Sentences
Writing: Personal Narrative (First, Next, Last)
Writing: Personal Narrative (First, Next, Last)
Thematic Study: Life Long Ago (Wrap Up)
Thematic Study: Life Long Ago (Wrap Up)
Assessment Information
Assessment Information
🟢 History/ Social Science 1.4 (Life Long Ago) will be assessed the week of September 22nd.
🟢 History/ Social Science 1.4 (Life Long Ago) will be assessed the week of September 22nd.
🟢 History/ Social Science 1.3 (American Symbols) will be assessed the week of October 20th.
🟢 History/ Social Science 1.3 (American Symbols) will be assessed the week of October 20th.
🟢 Math Unit 2 will be assessed the week of October 27th.
Homework/Schoolwork Resources
Homework/Schoolwork Resources
Math
We recently began Unit 2 in our math curriculum. Watch this video to learn more about the concepts covered in this unit. We have been writing expressions and equations to solve story problems and showing our thinking with drawings and numbers. Play this addition game and this subtraction game to further develop these concepts at home. Students may log into Imagine Math at home to practice their math facts and skills (access Imagine Math through Clever). Click here for additional information to support your child throughout Unit 2 of math.
Writing
This trimester we are focusing on Personal Narrative Writing. Personal Narratives have a Topic Sentence, First, Next, Last, and a Closing Sentence. Please utilize this resource to help your writer at home. Click here to access the documents we will use to organize our writing this trimester.
Phonics
This week in phonics we focused on sound review, tapping to read words, tapping to spell words, and reading sentences in the correct order. Please practice tapping out each sound in a word and then tapping to write out a word (lit, lip, lap, rap, rip, nip, sip, sit, set). Click here for additional information and activities to support your child throughout Unit 2 of phonics.
Comprehension
We have been focusing on comparing and contrasting to help us understand what we read and what is read to us by finding similarities and differences between texts or within one text. Use this link and video to help your reader at home.
Grammar
We have been focusing on statement (telling) sentences to help us make our sentences interesting and precise. Please utilize this resource to help your child at home.
Social-Emotional Learning
Social-Emotional Learning
This week, we focused on working and playing with others in safe and respectful ways. We continue to work hard to follow our class-made Community Agreements. Our Community Agreements are: Be Safe, Be Kind, Make Good Choices, and Have Fun!
This week, we focused on working and playing with others in safe and respectful ways. We continue to work hard to follow our class-made Community Agreements. Our Community Agreements are: Be Safe, Be Kind, Make Good Choices, and Have Fun!
Specialty Class Information
Specialty Class Information
See the weekly email for information on what your children are learning in Specialty Classes, upcoming assessments, and resources to practice at home.
Click here for Specialty teachers' websites and contact information.
Westlake Weekly Information
Westlake Weekly Information
Strategic Plan Family Survey:
Families, help us Shape our Future! Please CLICK HERE to watch a quick video of Dr. Eick discussing the Strategic Plan Family Survey. Then, CLICK HERE to take the 7-10 minute survey. The grade level with the highest family participation will receive a donut party on October 3rd.
Olympic Triathlon:
Westlake families have raised over $18,000 already to support Westlake’s incredible programs. The Olympic Triathlon event is right around the corner on Friday, September 26th.
CLICK HERE to watch our Olympic Triathlon Kickoff video
CLICK HERE for a flyer with all the details
CLICK HERE to set up a family donation page on the Pledgestar website
CLICK HERE to volunteer on Olympic Triathlon Field Event Day!
Lunchtime Reminders:
To help our day run smoothly and ensure all students have a safe and timely lunch, we kindly ask that you do not send food items that require cooking, heating, or preparation by staff. This includes items that need to be microwaved or otherwise heated.
Please send lunches that are ready to eat and do not require staff assistance. We appreciate your support in helping us keep lunchtime efficient and safe for everyone!
K-8 Picture Retake Day:
Our Picture Retake Day is Thursday, October 2nd. See below for who should have their picture taken on October 2nd:
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
Classroom Volunteering 101:
We've launched Classroom Volunteering 101 to give every family the tools and confidence to step into the classroom and make a difference! Our next training session is Online: September 24th at 9:00 AM via video conference. E-mail wavewcs@gmail.com to obtain the Zoom link. If you aren't able to make it to either, or would prefer to complete this training independently, please CLICK HERE to take our training online whenever it works for you.
Once you've completed Classroom Volunteering 101 either online or in a group, you’ll complete a short form that will let our staff recognize you as a trained classroom volunteer. You can then reach out to your teacher to schedule a time to volunteer in the classroom. When you arrive on campus to volunteer, please check in at the front desk with your photo ID.
CLICK HERE to express interest in volunteering at an upcoming event
We appreciate you and are looking forward to hosting you on campus soon!
September 12th, 2025
September 12th, 2025
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates
September 11th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
September 11th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
September 19th: School Spirit Day (Sports Day)
September 26th: K-8 Olympic Triathlon Event Day
October 2nd: Life Long Ago On Campus Experience
October 3rd: WAVE Coffee Talk (8:30 AM)
October 6th-10th: Fall Break (No School)
October 16th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
October 16th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
October 20th: K-8 Spirit Day- Be Brave & Active (Wear Active Wear)
October 20th: K-8 Spirit Day- Be Brave & Active (Wear Active Wear)
October 21st: K-8 Spirit Day - We Keep Our Paws Off Drugs (Animal Print OR Dress Like An Animal)
October 21st: K-8 Spirit Day - We Keep Our Paws Off Drugs (Animal Print OR Dress Like An Animal)
October 22nd: K-8 Spirit Day - From Head to Toe, I am Drug Free (Silly Hat & Silly Socks)
October 22nd: K-8 Spirit Day - From Head to Toe, I am Drug Free (Silly Hat & Silly Socks)
October 23rd: K-8 Spirit Day - Be a Hero (Dress As Your Hero)
October 23rd: K-8 Spirit Day - Be a Hero (Dress As Your Hero)
October 24th: K-8 Spirit Day - I Am Drug Free (Wear Red)
October 25th: Fall Festival
Classroom Content
Classroom Content
We had an exciting fifth week in 1st Grade! During the fifth week of 1st Grade, we learned more about Life Long Ago (Home Life), we created sentences that identified the telling part (verb) of a sentence, we practiced addition and subtraction in math, we focused on the setting of stories we read, and as always we participated in Fun Friday!
September Walking Challenge: Join me for a walk to school on Friday, September 12th AND Friday, September 19th! Jibe’s September Walking Challenge has begun! From September 8th to September 19th, walk, bike, or scoot to school and have your card scanned to participate!
Don’t have a card yet? No problem, just CLICK HERE to register today.
What: Mrs. Harold-Jones Joins the Walking School Bus
When: Friday, September 12th AND Friday, September 19th
Where: Burberry Park
Time: 7:50 AM (Depart to WCS by 8:00 AM)
Library: We will have Library every Wednesday. Please be sure to have your child return their Library book on or before Wednesday each week, so that they may check out a new book. Thank you for your help with this!
Scholastic Book Orders: Scholastic Book Orders will be sent home each month. If you are interested in purchasing books from this book order, our class code is: NBNXY. Order online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs.
Scholastic Book Orders: Scholastic Book Orders will be sent home each month. If you are interested in purchasing books from this book order, our class code is: NBNXY. Order online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs.
Nightly Reading: I highly encourage your child to read for at least 15-20 minutes nightly. This can be your child reading independently, to someone, or someone reading to your child. RAZKids, Epic Books, and the local library are great resources for your child to utilize.
Nightly Reading: I highly encourage your child to read for at least 15-20 minutes nightly. This can be your child reading independently, to someone, or someone reading to your child. RAZKids, Epic Books, and the local library are great resources for your child to utilize.
Blue Responsibility Folders: Please have your child bring their blue Responsibility Folder to school by Friday each week. I will fill it on Fridays with their work as well as other important papers from our class and from the school.
Blue Responsibility Folders: Please have your child bring their blue Responsibility Folder to school by Friday each week. I will fill it on Fridays with their work as well as other important papers from our class and from the school.
Coming Up Next Week
Coming Up Next Week
Math: Illustrative Math Unit 2- Addition and Subtraction Story Problems
Math: Illustrative Math Unit 2- Addition and Subtraction Story Problems
Phonics: Letter Tapping Words, Writing Words, Reading Words
Phonics: Letter Tapping Words, Writing Words, Reading Words
Comprehension: Compare and Contrast
Comprehension: Compare and Contrast
Grammar: Statement Sentences
Grammar: Statement Sentences
Writing: Personal Narrative (First, Next, Last)
Writing: Personal Narrative (First, Next, Last)
Thematic Study: Life Long Ago (Transportation)
Thematic Study: Life Long Ago (Transportation)
Assessment Information
Assessment Information
🟢 History/ Social Science 1.4 (Life Long Ago) will be assessed the week of September 22nd.
🟢 History/ Social Science 1.4 (Life Long Ago) will be assessed the week of September 22nd.
🟢 History/ Social Science 1.3 (American Symbols) will be assessed the week of October 20th.
🟢 History/ Social Science 1.3 (American Symbols) will be assessed the week of October 20th.
Homework/Schoolwork Resources
Homework/Schoolwork Resources
Math
We have been surveying, looking at data, and answering questions about data in math this week. Students may log into Imagine Math at home to practice their math facts and skills (access Imagine Math through Clever). Click here for additional information to support your child throughout Unit 1 of math.
Writing
This trimester we are focusing on Personal Narrative Writing. Personal Narratives have a Topic Sentence, First, Next, Last, and a Closing Sentence. Please utilize this resource to help your writer at home. Click here to access the documents we will use to organize our writing this trimester.
Phonics
This week in phonics we focused on the letters z and qu. We learned about correct letter formation and which line to write a letter, how to grip our pencil, and how to extend the vowels. Please practice writing, saying, and using these letters in things you write, read, and see. We have been practicing how to tap to read words. Please practice tapping out each sound in a word (sad, sat, sap, sip, sit, mop, map, mad, mud). Click here for additional information and activities to support your child throughout Unit 1 of phonics.
Comprehension
We have been focusing on setting to help us understand and visualize what we read and what is read to us. Use this resource to help your reader at home.
Grammar
We have been focusing on the telling part of a sentence to help us make sentences interesting and precise. Please utilize this resource to help your child at home.
Social-Emotional Learning
Social-Emotional Learning
This week, we focused on finding things in common with other people as a way to get to know one another and discover the ways we are similar. We made "connections" with our classmates by finding things we have in common with each other.
This week, we focused on finding things in common with other people as a way to get to know one another and discover the ways we are similar. We made "connections" with our classmates by finding things we have in common with each other.
Specialty Class Information
Specialty Class Information
See the weekly email for information on what your children are learning in Specialty Classes, upcoming assessments, and resources to practice at home.
Click here for Specialty teachers' websites and contact information.
Westlake Weekly Information
Westlake Weekly Information
School Supplies and Field Lesson Donations:
Great news, Explorer families! Westlake Charter School has already reached 26% of our School Supplies donation goal and 12% of our Field Lesson donation goal. Keep up the great work, Explorers! CLICK HERE to make your donation today!
Olympic Triathlon:
We’re aiming for 100% student participation as we come together to support Westlake’s incredible programs. The Olympic Triathlon event is right around the corner on Friday, September 26th. CLICK HERE to watch our Olympic Triathlon Kickoff video.
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 Westlake is amazing and how they can help us meet our goal this year.
Prize Levels - Prizes starting on September 9th
🎉 25% Participation – Chips & Drinks for the class!
🍧 50% Participation – Popsicle Party time!
🍩 75% Participation – Donut Party celebration!
🍕 100% Participation – Pizza Party for the win!
$100 Goal Challenge – Prizes & Rewards!
Every student who raises $100 or more will be celebrated with:
✅ Guaranteed Prize – A special Olympic Triathlon medal
✅ Raffle Entry – For every $100 a student raises they’re entered into a raffle for AMAZING prizes:
Top Prize for K-8: eScooter
Top Prize for HS: 🎧 Apple AirPods 4
Additional prizes: Pair of Disneyland tickets, $25 Gift Cards (Amazon, In-N-Out, Jamba Juice, and more!)
💡 The more students who hit the $100 goal, the bigger the celebration for our school community!
Classroom Volunteering 101:
We've launched Classroom Volunteering 101 to give every family the tools and confidence to step into the classroom and make a difference! Our next training sessions are as follows:
In Person: Wednesday, September 17th at 5:00 PM on our K-8 Campus
Online: September 24th at 9:00 AM via video conference -E-mail wavewcs@gmail.com to obtain the Zoom link
If you aren't able to make it to either, or would prefer to complete this training independently, please CLICK HERE to take our training online whenever it works for you.
Once you've completed Classroom Volunteering 101 either online or in a group, you’ll complete a short form that will let our staff recognize you as a trained classroom volunteer. You can then reach out to your teacher to schedule a time to volunteer in the classroom. When you arrive on campus to volunteer, please check in at the front desk with your photo ID.
CLICK HERE to express interest in volunteering at an upcoming event
We appreciate you and are looking forward to hosting you on campus soon!
September 5th, 2025
September 5th, 2025
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates
September 5th: WAVE Coffee Talk (8:30 AM)
September 5th: WAVE BINGO Night (6:00 PM)
September 11th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
September 11th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
September 19th: School Spirit Day (Sports Day)
October 3rd: WAVE Coffee Talk (8:30 AM)
October 6th-10th: Fall Break (No School)
October 16th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
October 16th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
October 20th: K-8 Spirit Day- Be Brave & Active (Wear Active Wear)
October 20th: K-8 Spirit Day- Be Brave & Active (Wear Active Wear)
October 21st: K-8 Spirit Day - We Keep Our Paws Off Drugs (Animal Print OR Dress Like An Animal)
October 21st: K-8 Spirit Day - We Keep Our Paws Off Drugs (Animal Print OR Dress Like An Animal)
October 22nd: K-8 Spirit Day - From Head to Toe, I am Drug Free (Silly Hat & Silly Socks)
October 22nd: K-8 Spirit Day - From Head to Toe, I am Drug Free (Silly Hat & Silly Socks)
October 23rd: K-8 Spirit Day - Be a Hero (Dress As Your Hero)
October 23rd: K-8 Spirit Day - Be a Hero (Dress As Your Hero)
October 24th: K-8 Spirit Day - I Am Drug Free (Wear Red)
October 25th: Fall Festival
Classroom Content
Classroom Content
We had an exciting fourth week in 1st Grade! During the fourth week of 1st Grade, we had lots of fun beginning to learn about Life Long Ago, we created sentences that identified the naming part (noun) of a sentence, we practiced different ways to solve an addition sentence, we had some Phonics fun with Baby Echo by making short A and short I words, we learned about and identified the different parts of a story, and as always we participated in Fun Friday!
NWEA Reading AND Math Test: Your child was a ROCKSTAR when we took the NWEA Reading and Math tests this week! I am so proud of their perseverance and 'can do it' attitude! We will take these tests again in January/February. Assessment data will be shared at Trimester 1 Parent Teacher conferences.
September Walking Challenge: Join me for a walk to school on Friday, September 12th AND Friday, September 19th! Jibe’s September Walking Challenge has begun! From September 8th to September 19th, walk, bike, or scoot to school and have your card scanned to participate!
Don’t have a card yet? No problem, just CLICK HERE to register today.
What: Mrs. Harold-Jones Joins the Walking School Bus
When: Friday, September 12th AND Friday, September 19th
Where: Burberry Park
Time: 7:50 AM (Depart to WCS by 8:00 AM)
Library: We will have Library every Wednesday. We began our weekly Library visits this week! Please be sure to have your child return their Library book on or before Wednesday each week, so that they may check out a new book. Thank you for your help with this!
Scholastic Book Orders: Scholastic Book Orders will be sent home each month. If you are interested in purchasing books from this book order, our class code is: NBNXY. Order online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs.
Scholastic Book Orders: Scholastic Book Orders will be sent home each month. If you are interested in purchasing books from this book order, our class code is: NBNXY. Order online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs.
Nightly Reading: I highly encourage your child to read for at least 15-20 minutes nightly. This can be your child reading independently, to someone, or someone reading to your child. RAZKids, Epic Books, and the local library are great resources for your child to utilize.
Nightly Reading: I highly encourage your child to read for at least 15-20 minutes nightly. This can be your child reading independently, to someone, or someone reading to your child. RAZKids, Epic Books, and the local library are great resources for your child to utilize.
Blue Responsibility Folders: Please have your child bring their blue Responsibility Folder to school by Friday each week. I will fill it on Fridays with their work as well as other important papers from our class and from the school.
Blue Responsibility Folders: Please have your child bring their blue Responsibility Folder to school by Friday each week. I will fill it on Fridays with their work as well as other important papers from our class and from the school.
Coming Up Next Week
Coming Up Next Week
Math: Illustrative Math Unit 1- Adding, Subtracting, and Working With Data (Wrap Up)
Math: Illustrative Math Unit 1- Adding, Subtracting, and Working With Data (Wrap Up)
Phonics: Letter Tapping Words, Writing Words, Reading Words
Phonics: Letter Tapping Words, Writing Words, Reading Words
Comprehension: Story Elements (Setting)
Comprehension: Story Elements (Setting)
Grammar: Telling Part of the Sentence
Grammar: Telling Part of the Sentence
Writing: Personal Narrative (First, Next, Last)
Writing: Personal Narrative (First, Next, Last)
Thematic Study: Life Long Ago (School Life)
Thematic Study: Life Long Ago (School Life)
Assessment Information
Assessment Information
🟢 Math Unit 1 will be assessed the week of September 8th.
🟢 Math Unit 1 will be assessed the week of September 8th.
🟢 History/ Social Science 1.4 (Life Long Ago) will be assessed the week of September 22nd.
🟢 History/ Social Science 1.4 (Life Long Ago) will be assessed the week of September 22nd.
🟢 History/ Social Science 1.3 (American Symbols) will be assessed the week of October 20th.
🟢 History/ Social Science 1.3 (American Symbols) will be assessed the week of October 20th.
Homework/Schoolwork Resources
Homework/Schoolwork Resources
Math
We have been surveying and looking at data in math this week. Watch this video to learn more about the concepts covered in this unit. Students may log into Imagine Math at home to practice their math facts and skills (access Imagine Math through Clever). Click here for additional information to support your child throughout Unit 1 of math.
Writing
This trimester we are focusing on Personal Narrative Writing. Personal Narratives have a Topic Sentence, First, Next, Last, and a Closing Sentence. Please utilize this resource to help your writer at home. Click here to access the documents we will use to organize our writing this trimester.
Phonics
This week in phonics we focused on the letters e, r, p, j, l, h, k. We learned about correct letter formation and which line to write a letter, how to grip our pencil, and how to extend the vowels. Please practice writing, saying, and using these letters in things you write, read, and see. Click here for additional information and activities to support your child throughout Unit 1 of phonics.
Comprehension
We have been focusing on story elements to help us understand the different aspects of what we read and what is read to us. Use this resource to help your reader at home.
Grammar
We have been focusing on the naming part of a sentence to help us make sentences interesting and precise. Please utilize this resource to help your child at home.
Social-Emotional Learning
Social-Emotional Learning
This week we continued to focus on building community in our classroom. This week we practiced greeting each other and asking questions to better get to know each other. We discussed what it is like to start something new and what it is like to make friends. We practiced by conducting a friendly interview with partners.
This week we continued to focus on building community in our classroom. This week we practiced greeting each other and asking questions to better get to know each other. We discussed what it is like to start something new and what it is like to make friends. We practiced by conducting a friendly interview with partners.
Specialty Class Information
Specialty Class Information
See the weekly email for information on what your children are learning in Specialty Classes, upcoming assessments, and resources to practice at home.
Click here for Specialty teachers' websites and contact information.
Westlake Weekly Information
Westlake Weekly Information
School Supplies and Field Lesson Donations:
Great news, Explorer families! Westlake Charter School has already reached 24% of our School Supplies donation goal and 11% of our Field Lesson donation goal. Keep up the great work, Explorers! CLICK HERE to make your donation today!
After School Live - Fall Explorer Enrichment:
Some of our fall Explorer Enrichment classes have begun and others start soon - most classes still have space, so CLICK HERE to see the catalog of Explorer Enrichment course offerings and information about how to sign up. E-mail amayle@westlakecharter.com with scholarship inquiries.
Classroom Volunteering 101:
We've launched Classroom Volunteering 101 to give every family the tools and confidence to step into the classroom and make a difference! Our next training sessions are as follows:
In Person: Wednesday, September 17th at 5:00 PM on our K-8 Campus
Online: September 24th at 9:00 AM via video conference - CLICK HERE for the Zoom link
If you aren't able to make it to either, or would prefer to complete this training independently, please CLICK HERE to take our training online whenever it works for you.
Once you've completed Classroom Volunteering 101 either online or in a group, you’ll complete a short form that will let our staff recognize you as a trained classroom volunteer. You can then reach out to your teacher to schedule a time to volunteer in the classroom. When you arrive on campus to volunteer, please check in at the front desk with your photo ID.
CLICK HERE to express interest in volunteering at an upcoming event
August 29th, 2025
August 29th, 2025
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates
September 1st: Labor Day (No School)
September 2nd: K-8 School Picture Day
September 5th: WAVE Coffee Talk (8:30 AM)
September 5th: WAVE BINGO Night (6:00 PM)
September 11th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
September 11th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
September 19th: School Spirit Day (Sports Day)
October 3rd: WAVE Coffee Talk (8:30 AM)
October 6th-10th: Fall Break (No School)
October 16th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
October 16th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
Classroom Content
Classroom Content
We had an eventful third week in 1st Grade! During the third week of 1st Grade, we had an action-packed time crafting questions to ask each other, we started Reader's Workshop rotations, we practiced addition to 10, we had some Phonics fun with Baby Echo, we learned what it means to be a good citizen (respectful, responsible, really safe, and ready to learn), and as always we participated in Fun Friday!
We had an eventful third week in 1st Grade! During the third week of 1st Grade, we had an action-packed time crafting questions to ask each other, we started Reader's Workshop rotations, we practiced addition to 10, we had some Phonics fun with Baby Echo, we learned what it means to be a good citizen (respectful, responsible, really safe, and ready to learn), and as always we participated in Fun Friday!
Labor Day - NO SCHOOL: Westlake Charter School and our BASE program will be closed on Monday, September 1st for Labor Day.
Fall Picture Day: K-8 Picture Day will be on Tuesday, September 2nd. This is a uniform Picture Day for our K-8 campus. All students will have their picture taken for the yearbook and student IDs, even if they don’t purchase a picture package. CLICK HERE to pre-purchase your pictures online. Group pictures will be taken for Kindergarten through 5th grade classes only.
Back To School Night: It was wonderful to see so many of you at Back to School Night on Wednesday! I am excited to embark on this school year as partners in your child's education. As I stated at Back to School Night, I am including the presentation, for your reference.
Dismissal: Every Monday, I will have Carline Duty. This means that I will be out at the 1st Grade area for Carline ensuring that those students are safe as they wait for their car. As a result, if you are picking up your child from the classroom and you do not see me or your child in our classroom that means I have gone out to Carline duty and your child is in Mrs. Weiner's classroom, C 109. On Mondays, if we are not in our classroom, please pick up your child from classroom C 109.
Dismissal: Every Monday, I will have Carline Duty. This means that I will be out at the 1st Grade area for Carline ensuring that those students are safe as they wait for their car. As a result, if you are picking up your child from the classroom and you do not see me or your child in our classroom that means I have gone out to Carline duty and your child is in Mrs. Weiner's classroom, C 109. On Mondays, if we are not in our classroom, please pick up your child from classroom C 109.
Library: We will have Library every Wednesday. We will begin our weekly Library visits next week! Please be sure to have your child return their Library book on or before Wednesday each week, so that they may check out a new book. Thank you for your help with this!
Scholastic Book Orders: Scholastic Book Orders will be sent home each month. If you are interested in purchasing books from this book order, our class code is: NBNXY. Order online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs.
Scholastic Book Orders: Scholastic Book Orders will be sent home each month. If you are interested in purchasing books from this book order, our class code is: NBNXY. Order online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs.
Nightly Reading: I highly encourage your child to read for at least 15-20 minutes nightly. This can be your child reading independently, to someone, or someone reading to your child. RAZKids, Epic Books, and the local library are great resources for your child to utilize.
Nightly Reading: I highly encourage your child to read for at least 15-20 minutes nightly. This can be your child reading independently, to someone, or someone reading to your child. RAZKids, Epic Books, and the local library are great resources for your child to utilize.
Blue Responsibility Folders: Please have your child bring their blue Responsibility Folder to school by Friday each week. I will fill it on Fridays with their work as well as other important papers from our class and from the school.
Blue Responsibility Folders: Please have your child bring their blue Responsibility Folder to school by Friday each week. I will fill it on Fridays with their work as well as other important papers from our class and from the school.
Coming Up Next Week
Coming Up Next Week
Math: Illustrative Math Unit 1- Adding, Subtracting, and Working With Data
Math: Illustrative Math Unit 1- Adding, Subtracting, and Working With Data
Phonics: Letter Tapping Words, Writing Words, Reading Words
Phonics: Letter Tapping Words, Writing Words, Reading Words
Comprehension: Story Elements (Characters)
Comprehension: Story Elements (Characters)
Grammar: Naming Part of the Sentence
Grammar: Naming Part of the Sentence
Writing: Personal Narrative (First, Next, Last)
Writing: Personal Narrative (First, Next, Last)
Thematic Study: Life Long Ago (Home Life)
Thematic Study: Life Long Ago (Home Life)
Assessment Information
Assessment Information
🟢 NWEA Reading Test will be given on September 2nd.
🟢 NWEA Reading Test will be given on September 2nd.
🟢 NWEA Math Test will be given on September 4th.
🟢 NWEA Math Test will be given on September 4th.
🟢 History/ Social Science 1.1 (Citizenship) will be assessed the week of September 2nd.
🟢 Math Unit 1 will be assessed the week of September 8th.
🟢 Math Unit 1 will be assessed the week of September 8th.
Homework/Schoolwork Resources
Homework/Schoolwork Resources
Math
We recently began Unit 1 in our math curriculum. Watch this video to learn more about the concepts covered in this unit. We have been exploring addition and subtraction in math this week. Students may log into Imagine Math at home to practice their math facts and skills (access Imagine Math through Clever). Click here for additional information to support your child throughout Unit 1 of math.
Writing
This trimester we are focusing on Personal Narrative Writing. Personal Narratives have a Topic Sentence, First, Next, Last, and a Closing Sentence. Please utilize this resource to help your writer at home. Click here to access the documents we will use to organize our writing this trimester.
Phonics
This week in phonics we focused on the letters c, o, a, g, d, s. We learned about correct letter formation and which line to write a letter, how to grip our pencil, and how to extend the vowels. Please practice writing, saying, and using these letters in things you write, read, and see. Click here for additional information and activities to support your child throughout Unit 1 of phonics.
Comprehension
We have been focusing on asking questions to help us understand what we read and what is read to us. Use this link to support your reader at home.
Grammar
We have been focusing on the different parts of a sentence to help us make sentences interesting and precise. Please utilize this resource to help your child at home.
Social-Emotional Learning
Social-Emotional Learning
This week, we focused on learning more about our classmates and creating a safe and welcoming classroom community. We also focused on being respectful and making responsible choices.
This week, we focused on learning more about our classmates and creating a safe and welcoming classroom community. We also focused on being respectful and making responsible choices.
Specialty Class Information
Specialty Class Information
See the weekly email for information on what your children are learning in Specialty Classes, upcoming assessments, and resources to practice at home.
Click here for Specialty teachers' websites and contact information.
Westlake Weekly Information
Westlake Weekly Information
Fall Picture Day:
K-8 picture day is NEXT Tuesday, September 2nd. This is a uniform picture day for our K-8 campus. All students will have their picture taken for the yearbook and student IDs, even if they don’t purchase a picture package. CLICK HERE to pre-purchase your pictures online. Group pictures will be taken for Kindergarten through 5th grade classes only.
School Supplies and Field Lesson Donations:
Great news, Explorer families! Westlake Charter School has already reached 20% of our School Supplies donation goal and 8% of our Field Lesson donation goal. Keep up the great work, Explorers! CLICK HERE to make your donation today!
After School Live - Fall Explorer Enrichment:
Some of our fall Explorer Enrichment classes have begun and others start soon - most classes still have space, so CLICK HERE to see the catalog of Explorer Enrichment course offerings and information about how to sign up. E-mail amayle@westlakecharter.com with scholarship inquiries.
Traffic/Parking Reminders: Please be respectful and mindful 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.
Jibe Bike Doctor:
Bike Doc is North Natomas Jibe's free basic bike repair and tune up service. This basic repair service is offered at no cost to our community. Students and families of Westlake Charter School are invited to register to bring in bicycles on September 5th from 3:15 – 6:15 PM. CLICK HERE to book a spot or show up day-of for service first come, first served. (Families can register up to 4 bikes for individual appointments.) Note that not all issues are fixable by Bike Doc in the repair window. These issues can be referred to a bike shop for in-depth service.
August 22nd, 2025
August 22nd, 2025
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates
August 27th: K-8 Back to School Night (6:00 PM- 6:30 PM OR 6:40 PM- 7:10 PM)
September 1st: Labor Day (No School)
September 2nd: K-8 School Picture Day
September 5th: WAVE Coffee Talk (8:30 AM)
September 11th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
September 11th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
September 19th: School Spirit Day (Sports Day)
October 3rd: WAVE Coffee Talk (8:30 AM)
October 6th-10th: Fall Break (No School)
Classroom Content
Classroom Content
We had an exciting second week in 1st Grade! During the second week of 1st Grade, we had an eventful time making predictions about books we read as well as about each other, we explored what makes up a sentence (noun, verb, capital letters, end punctuation), we discussed numbers and applied what we know to make number sentences, we began our FUNdations Phonics Curriculum, and as always we participated in Fun Friday!
We had an exciting second week in 1st Grade! During the second week of 1st Grade, we had an eventful time making predictions about books we read as well as about each other, we explored what makes up a sentence (noun, verb, capital letters, end punctuation), we discussed numbers and applied what we know to make number sentences, we began our FUNdations Phonics Curriculum, and as always we participated in Fun Friday!
School Dismissal Manager/ Dismissal: It is incredibly important that we know how your child is getting home after school. CLICK HERE to log in to School Dismissal Manager to update your child’s Dismissal option. If you forgot your password, please use the Forgot Password option. All students without a Dismissal option will be sent to BASE. Please email admin@westlakecharter.com with questions you may have.
School Dismissal Manager/ Dismissal: It is incredibly important that we know how your child is getting home after school. CLICK HERE to log in to School Dismissal Manager to update your child’s Dismissal option. If you forgot your password, please use the Forgot Password option. All students without a Dismissal option will be sent to BASE. Please email admin@westlakecharter.com with questions you may have.
***Please note: Every Monday, I will have Carline Duty. This means that I will be out at the 1st Grade area for Carline ensuring that those students are safe as they wait for their car. As a result, if you are picking up your child from the classroom and you do not see me or your child in our classroom that means I have gone out to Carline duty and your child is in Mrs. Weiner's classroom, C 109. On Mondays, if we are not in our classroom, please pick up your child from classroom C 109.
***Please note: Every Monday, I will have Carline Duty. This means that I will be out at the 1st Grade area for Carline ensuring that those students are safe as they wait for their car. As a result, if you are picking up your child from the classroom and you do not see me or your child in our classroom that means I have gone out to Carline duty and your child is in Mrs. Weiner's classroom, C 109. On Mondays, if we are not in our classroom, please pick up your child from classroom C 109.
K-8 Back to School Night: Our K-8 Back to School Night is NEXT Wednesday, August 27th. To the best of our ability, we would like to keep this event distraction free by encouraging families to make this a non-student event. This will allow for teachers and families to connect in a distraction-free environment. For families that need supervision, our BASE program will be available to help, however, space is potentially limited. If you know that you will need childcare to attend this event, please CLICK HERE to RSVP for BASE as soon as possible so that we can properly prepare.
Kindergarten through 5th Grade Families: We have two identical sessions, you only need to attend one. Session one is 6:00 - 6:30 PM, session two is 6:40 - 7:10 PM. A video from your child's specialty teacher(s) will be available.
Fall Picture Day: K-8 Picture Day will be on Tuesday, September 2nd. This is a uniform Picture Day for our K-8 campus. All students will have their picture taken for the yearbook and student IDs, even if they don’t purchase a picture package. CLICK HERE to pre-purchase your pictures online. Group pictures will be taken for Kindergarten through 5th grade classes only.
V.I.P: Each student in our class will have the opportunity to be V.I.P for a week this school year! I will send home a V.I.P poster for your child to complete the week before it is their scheduled V.I.P week. During their V.I.P week, your child will share their V.I.P “All About Me” poster with the class (Monday) as well as participate in "Hot Seat" so we can get to know the V.I.P better. Your child may also bring in their favorite book to share. Your child (or Mrs. Harold-Jones) will read it to the class (Wednesday). Your child may bring a favorite toy/ object from home to share with the class (Friday). I will provide more information about this at Back To School Night.
V.I.P: Each student in our class will have the opportunity to be V.I.P for a week this school year! I will send home a V.I.P poster for your child to complete the week before it is their scheduled V.I.P week. During their V.I.P week, your child will share their V.I.P “All About Me” poster with the class (Monday) as well as participate in "Hot Seat" so we can get to know the V.I.P better. Your child may also bring in their favorite book to share. Your child (or Mrs. Harold-Jones) will read it to the class (Wednesday). Your child may bring a favorite toy/ object from home to share with the class (Friday). I will provide more information about this at Back To School Night.
Library: We will have Library every Wednesday. We will begin our weekly Library visits in 2 weeks! Please be sure to have your child return their Library book on or before Wednesday each week, so that they may check out a new book. Thank you for your help with this!
Specialty Classes: Our Specialty Classes have begun! I know all of your children are very excited for Spanish, Art, and PE! Just like last year, students will be in cohorts (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green). They will go to Specialty Classes with their assigned cohort on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Specialty Classes: Our Specialty Classes have begun! I know all of your children are very excited for Spanish, Art, and PE! Just like last year, students will be in cohorts (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green). They will go to Specialty Classes with their assigned cohort on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Scholastic Book Orders: Scholastic Book Orders will be sent home each month. If you are interested in purchasing books from this book order, our class code is: NBNXY. Order online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs.
Scholastic Book Orders: Scholastic Book Orders will be sent home each month. If you are interested in purchasing books from this book order, our class code is: NBNXY. Order online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs.
Nightly Reading: I highly encourage your child to read for at least 15-20 minutes nightly. This can be your child reading independently, to someone, or someone reading to your child. RAZKids, Epic Books, and the local library are great resources for your child to utilize.
Nightly Reading: I highly encourage your child to read for at least 15-20 minutes nightly. This can be your child reading independently, to someone, or someone reading to your child. RAZKids, Epic Books, and the local library are great resources for your child to utilize.
Blue Responsibility Folders: Please have your child bring their blue Responsibility Folder to school by Friday each week. I will fill it on Fridays with their work as well as other important papers from our class and from the school.
Blue Responsibility Folders: Please have your child bring their blue Responsibility Folder to school by Friday each week. I will fill it on Fridays with their work as well as other important papers from our class and from the school.
Coming Up Next Week
Coming Up Next Week
Math: Illustrative Math Unit 1- Adding, Subtracting, and Working With Data
Math: Illustrative Math Unit 1- Adding, Subtracting, and Working With Data
Phonics: Letter Tapping Words, Writing Words, Reading Words
Phonics: Letter Tapping Words, Writing Words, Reading Words
Comprehension: Ask and Answer Questions
Comprehension: Ask and Answer Questions
Grammar: Sentences (What is a complete sentence?)
Grammar: Sentences (What is a complete sentence?)
Writing: Personal Narrative (First, Next, Last)
Writing: Personal Narrative (First, Next, Last)
Thematic Study: Let's Be Friends and Citizenship
Thematic Study: Let's Be Friends and Citizenship
Assessment Information
Assessment Information
🟢. BPST will be assessed during the first few weeks of school.
🟢. BPST will be assessed during the first few weeks of school.
🟢 Sight Words (Trick Words) will be assessed during the first few weeks of school.
🟢 Sight Words (Trick Words) will be assessed during the first few weeks of school.
Homework/Schoolwork Resources
Homework/Schoolwork Resources
Math
We recently began Unit 1 in our math curriculum. Watch this video to learn more about the concepts covered in this unit. We have been exploring expressions and sums in math this week. Students may log into Imagine Math at home to practice their math facts and skills (access Imagine Math through Clever). Click here for additional information to support your child throughout Unit 1 of math.
Writing
This trimester we are focusing on Personal Narrative Writing. Personal Narratives have a Topic Sentence, First, Next, Last, and a Closing Sentence. Please utilize this resource to help your writer at home. Click here to access the documents we will use to organize our writing this trimester.
Phonics
This week in phonics we focused on the letters t, b, f, m, n, i, u. We learned about correct letter formation and which line to write a letter, how to grip our pencil, and how to extend the vowels. Please practice writing, saying, and using these letters in things you write, read, and see. Click here for additional information and activities to support your child throughout Unit 1 of phonics.
Comprehension
We have been focusing on making predictions while reading. Good readers make predictions to help them better understand a text. Use this poster to help your reader at home.
Grammar
This week we focused on the components of complete sentences.
Social-Emotional Learning
Social-Emotional Learning
This week, we continued to focus on getting to know our classmates and what it means to be a friend. We will continue to work on building classroom community and learning about our classmates in the coming week.
This week, we continued to focus on getting to know our classmates and what it means to be a friend. We will continue to work on building classroom community and learning about our classmates in the coming week.
Specialty Class Information
Specialty Class Information
See the weekly email for information on what your children are learning in Specialty Classes, upcoming assessments, and resources to practice at home.
Click here for Specialty teachers' websites and contact information.
Westlake Weekly Information
Westlake Weekly Information
K-8 Back to School Night:
Our K-8 Back to School Night is NEXT Wednesday, August 27th. To the best of our ability, we would like to keep this event distraction free by encouraging families to make this a non-student event. This will allow for teachers and families to connect in a distraction-free environment. For families that need supervision, our BASE program will be available to help, however, space is potentially limited. If you know that you will need childcare to attend this event, please CLICK HERE to RSVP for BASE as soon as possible so that we can properly prepare.
Kindergarten through 5th Grade Families: We have two identical sessions, you only need to attend one. Session one is 6:00 - 6:30 PM, session two is 6:40 - 7:10 PM. A video from your child's specialty teacher(s) will be available.
6th-8th Grade Families: We have two identical sessions, you only need to attend one. Session one is 5:00 - 5:40 PM, session two is 6:00 - 6:40 PM. During these sessions, you will meet with your student’s core teachers and specialty teachers. Your students are creating your schedule for the evening.
Fall Picture Day:
K-8 picture day will be on Tuesday, September 2nd. This is a uniform picture day for our K-8 campus. All students will have their picture taken for the yearbook and student IDs, even if they don’t purchase a picture package. CLICK HERE to pre-purchase your pictures online. Group pictures will be taken for Kindergarten through 5th grade classes only.
Free and Reduced Price Meals:
Families, each year it is incredibly important to our school that we are able to account for every student during this form collection process. We are authorized by the Natomas Unified School District and as a part of our partnership, we commit to collecting these forms from every family. Physical copies of the 2025-26 application will be available at Meet the Teacher. Please complete this form for every student in your family and return it to either front office. While meals remain free for all students this school year, this is important data for our Charter authorization.
CLICK HERE to complete the Free and Reduced Price Meals (FRPM) acknowledgement form which will allow us to ensure everyone has received this information. Even if you don’t think you qualify for free or reduced priced meals, please complete the form for our tracking purposes.
CLICK HERE to complete the FRPM application online.
After School Live - Fall Explorer Enrichment:
Our fall Explorer Enrichment starts soon! CLICK HERE to see the catalog of Explorer Enrichment course offerings and information about how to sign up. E-mail amayle@westlakecharter.com with scholarship inquiries.
Learning Lab:
The Learning Lab is open to Middle School Explorers after school on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 3:15 - 3:45 PM. The Learning Lab is staffed by an Instructional Aide to assist Middle School students with their classwork and homework. Families should sign up their Middle School student(s) using School Dismissal Manager.
JIBE Bike Doctor:
Bike Doc is North Natomas Jibe's free basic bike repair and tune up service. This basic repair service is offered at no cost to our community. Students and families of Westlake Charter School are invited to register to bring in bicycles on September 5th from 3:15 – 6:15 PM. CLICK HERE to book a spot or show up day-of for service first come, first served. (Families can register up to 4 bikes for individual appointments.) Note that not all issues are fixable by Bike Doc in the repair window. These issues can be referred to a bike shop for in-depth service.
August 15th, 2025
August 15th, 2025
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates
August 15th: WAVE Coffee Talk (8:30 AM)
August 27th: K-8 Back to School Night (6:00 PM- 6:30 PM OR 6:40 PM- 7:10 PM)
September 1st: Labor Day (No School)
September 2nd: K-8 School Picture Day
September 5th: WAVE Coffee Talk (8:30 AM)
September 11th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
September 11th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
September 19th: School Spirit Day (Sports Day)
October 3rd: WAVE Coffee Talk (8:30 AM)
October 6th-10th: Fall Break (No School)
Classroom Content
Classroom Content
During the first week of 1st grade, we had a fun time focusing on What's In A Name and Friendship, we began to get to know our classmates, we explored numbers to 120, we brainstormed for our Classroom Community Agreements, and we participated in our first Fun Friday of 1st Grade!
During the first week of 1st grade, we had a fun time focusing on What's In A Name and Friendship, we began to get to know our classmates, we explored numbers to 120, we brainstormed for our Classroom Community Agreements, and we participated in our first Fun Friday of 1st Grade!
I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know your child this week, and I am excited to learn more about them as the year progresses. During the first three weeks of school, we will be learning about every student in our class as well as learning about classroom routines and procedures to create a safe and positive classroom community.
I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know your child this week, and I am excited to learn more about them as the year progresses. During the first three weeks of school, we will be learning about every student in our class as well as learning about classroom routines and procedures to create a safe and positive classroom community.
School Dismissal Manager/ Dismissal: It is incredibly important that we know how your child is getting home after school. CLICK HERE to log in to School Dismissal Manager to update your child’s Dismissal option. If you forgot your password, please use the Forgot Password option. All students without a Dismissal option will be sent to BASE. Please email admin@westlakecharter.com with questions you may have.
School Dismissal Manager/ Dismissal: It is incredibly important that we know how your child is getting home after school. CLICK HERE to log in to School Dismissal Manager to update your child’s Dismissal option. If you forgot your password, please use the Forgot Password option. All students without a Dismissal option will be sent to BASE. Please email admin@westlakecharter.com with questions you may have.
***Please note: Every Monday, I will have Carline Duty. This means that I will be out at the 1st Grade area for Carline ensuring that those students are safe as they wait for their car. As a result, if you are picking up your child from the classroom and you do not see me or your child in our classroom that means I have gone out to Carline duty and your child is in Mrs. Weiner's classroom, C 109. On Mondays, if we are not in our classroom, please pick up your child from classroom C 109.
***Please note: Every Monday, I will have Carline Duty. This means that I will be out at the 1st Grade area for Carline ensuring that those students are safe as they wait for their car. As a result, if you are picking up your child from the classroom and you do not see me or your child in our classroom that means I have gone out to Carline duty and your child is in Mrs. Weiner's classroom, C 109. On Mondays, if we are not in our classroom, please pick up your child from classroom C 109.
Beginning of the Year Survey: If you have not had the opportunity to do so, I am requesting that families take a few minutes to fill out a brief Beginning of the Year survey. CLICK HERE for the Beginning of the Year survey.
Beginning of the Year Survey: If you have not had the opportunity to do so, I am requesting that families take a few minutes to fill out a brief Beginning of the Year survey. CLICK HERE for the Beginning of the Year survey.
Specialty Classes: Our Specialty Classes began this week! I know all of your children are very excited for Spanish, Art, and PE! Just like last year, students will be in cohorts (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green). They will go to Specialty Classes with their assigned cohort on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Specialty Classes: Our Specialty Classes began this week! I know all of your children are very excited for Spanish, Art, and PE! Just like last year, students will be in cohorts (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green). They will go to Specialty Classes with their assigned cohort on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Scholastic Book Orders: Scholastic Book Orders will be sent home each month. If you are interested in purchasing books from this book order, our class code is: NBNXY. Order online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs.
Scholastic Book Orders: Scholastic Book Orders will be sent home each month. If you are interested in purchasing books from this book order, our class code is: NBNXY. Order online at: scholastic.com/bookclubs.
Nightly Reading: I highly encourage your child to read for at least 15-20 minutes nightly. This can be your child reading independently, to someone, or someone reading to your child. RAZKids, Epic Books, and the local library are great resources for your child to utilize.
Nightly Reading: I highly encourage your child to read for at least 15-20 minutes nightly. This can be your child reading independently, to someone, or someone reading to your child. RAZKids, Epic Books, and the local library are great resources for your child to utilize.
Blue Responsibility Folders: Please have your child bring their blue Responsibility Folder to school by Friday each week. I will fill it on Fridays with their work as well as other important papers from our class and from the school.
Blue Responsibility Folders: Please have your child bring their blue Responsibility Folder to school by Friday each week. I will fill it on Fridays with their work as well as other important papers from our class and from the school.
Coming Up Next Week
Coming Up Next Week
Math: Illustrative Math Unit 1- Adding, Subtracting, and Working With Data
Math: Illustrative Math Unit 1- Adding, Subtracting, and Working With Data
Phonics: Letter Tapping Words, Writing Words, Reading Words
Phonics: Letter Tapping Words, Writing Words, Reading Words
Comprehension: Ask and Answer Questions
Comprehension: Ask and Answer Questions
Grammar: Sentences (What is a complete sentence?)
Grammar: Sentences (What is a complete sentence?)
Writing: Personal Narrative (First, Next, Last)
Writing: Personal Narrative (First, Next, Last)
Thematic Study: Let's Be Friends and Citizenship
Thematic Study: Let's Be Friends and Citizenship
Assessment Information
Assessment Information
🟢. BPST will be assessed during the first few weeks of school.
🟢. BPST will be assessed during the first few weeks of school.
🟢 Sight Words (Trick Words) will be assessed during the first few weeks of school.
🟢 Sight Words (Trick Words) will be assessed during the first few weeks of school.
Homework/Schoolwork Resources
Homework/Schoolwork Resources
Math
We have been focusing on number writing in math this week. Practice writing your numbers to 20 at home! Students may log into Imagine Math at home to practice their math facts and skills (access Imagine Math through Clever).
Writing
This trimester we are focusing on Personal Narrative Writing. Personal Narratives have a Topic Sentence, Sequence of Events (First, Next, Last), and a Closing Sentence. Please utilize this resource to help your writer at home.
Phonics
This week in phonics we focused on letter review. Use this link to help your reader improve their letter sound knowledge.
Social-Emotional Learning
Social-Emotional Learning
This week, we focused on getting to know our classmates and learning their names. We will continue to work on building classroom community and learning about our classmates.
This week, we focused on getting to know our classmates and learning their names. We will continue to work on building classroom community and learning about our classmates.
Specialty Class Information
Specialty Class Information
See the weekly email for information on what your children are learning in Specialty Classes, upcoming assessments, and resources to practice at home.
Click here for Specialty teachers' websites and contact information.
Westlake Weekly Information
Westlake Weekly Information
K-8 Back to School Night:
Our K-8 Back to School Night is on Wednesday, August 27th. To the best of our ability, we would like to keep this event distraction free by encouraging families to make this a non-student event. This will allow for teachers and families to connect in a distraction-free environment. For families that need supervision, our BASE program will be available to help, however, space is potentially limited. If you know that you will need childcare to attend this event, please CLICK HERE to RSVP for BASE as soon as possible so that we can properly prepare.
Kindergarten through 5th Grade Families: We have two identical sessions, you only need to attend one. Session one is 6:00 - 6:30 PM, session two is 6:40 - 7:10 PM. A video from your child's specialty teacher(s) will be available.
6th-8th Grade Families: We have two identical sessions, you only need to attend one. Session one is 5:00 - 5:40 PM, session two is 6:00 - 6:40 PM. During these sessions, you will meet with your student’s core teachers and specialty teachers. Your students are creating your schedule for the evening.
Fall Picture Day:
K-8 picture day will be on Tuesday, September 2nd. This is a uniform picture day for our K-8 campus. All students will have their picture taken for the yearbook and student IDs, even if they don’t purchase a picture package. CLICK HERE to pre-purchase your pictures online. Group pictures will be taken for Kindergarten through 5th grade classes only.
Free and Reduced Price Meals:
Families, each year it is incredibly important to our school that we are able to account for every student during this form collection process. We are authorized by the Natomas Unified School District and as a part of our partnership, we commit to collecting these forms from every family. Physical copies of the 2025-26 application will be available at Meet the Teacher. Please complete this form for every student in your family and return it to either front office. While meals remain free for all students this school year, this is important data for our Charter authorization.
CLICK HERE to complete the Free and Reduced Price Meals (FRPM) acknowledgement form which will allow us to ensure everyone has received this information. Even if you don’t think you qualify for free or reduced priced meals, please complete the form for our tracking purposes.
CLICK HERE to complete the FRPM application online.
After School Live - Fall Explorer Enrichment:
Our fall Explorer Enrichment starts soon! CLICK HERE to see the catalog of Explorer Enrichment course offerings and information about how to sign up. E-mail amayle@westlakecharter.com with scholarship inquiries.
Learning Lab:
The Learning Lab will open to Middle School Explorers after school on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 3:15 - 3:45 PM beginning Monday, August 18th. The Learning Lab is staffed by an Instructional Aide to assist Middle School students with their classwork and homework. Families should sign up their Middle School student(s) using School Dismissal Manager.
JIBE Bike Doctor:
Bike Doc is North Natomas Jibe's free basic bike repair and tune up service. This basic repair service is offered at no cost to our community. Students and families of Westlake Charter School are invited to register to bring in bicycles on September 5th from 3:15 – 6:15 PM. CLICK HERE to book a spot or show up day-of for service first come, first served. (Families can register up to 4 bikes for individual appointments.) Note that not all issues are fixable by Bike Doc in the repair window. These issues can be referred to a bike shop for in-depth service.
August 12th, 2025
August 12th, 2025
Welcome to our 1st Grade Class!
I hope you had a wonderful Summer Break! I, myself, enjoyed lots of snuggles with my puppy, reading, relaxing, traveling, and connecting with my loved ones and friends!
Speaking of connecting, I will be sending out weekly newsletters to you every Friday at 4:00 PM via email! You can expect to find important dates, class announcements and reminders, curriculum highlights, upcoming assessments, resources, Specialty Class information, and school news within each weekly newsletter. You may also email me at rharoldjones@westlakecharter.com with any questions, concerns, comments, celebrations, etc.
I look forward to partnering with you this school year to make your child's 1st Grade year an exciting success!
Farewell, Summer! Hello, Funtimes in 1st Grade!
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