Dear Families,
Please check this newsletter every Friday to see updates and what your students are learning in class each week. This is a great way to stay informed about assignments, projects, and classroom activities.
If you have any questions, please email me or call me directly. I’m happy to help and want to make sure you and your students stay connected to what’s happening in class.
Mrs. Ahmad
21st Annual International Festival:
Are you interested in sharing your culture at Westlake Charter School’s 21st Annual International Festival on Saturday, April 25th? Families can host a food or activity booth or perform on stage to showcase traditions, music, food, and more! Our goal is 15-20 booths this year, so if you’ve been thinking about participating, we’d love to have you join this once-a-year celebration with the community. We are also seeking leads for American Alley, the ticket booth, the dessert walk, and cultural booths. CLICK HERE to sign up to host a Cultural Booth. CLICK HERE to sign up to perform. E-mail wavewcs@gmail.com for more information or to volunteer on the planning committee. CLICK HERE to purchase Presale tickets.
K-12 Spirit Day - Cultural Day:
Friday, April 24th students and staff are encouraged to show their school spirit by wearing traditional clothing from their family’s heritage!
WCS Website Update Complete!
We’re excited to share that our recent website update was successfully completed! Thank you for your patience during the brief downtime as we worked to enhance your experience.
Thanks to your feedback, we’ve added more convenient payment options to make donating for field lessons and school supplies easier than ever. Families can now give using Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other streamlined methods directly through our website.
If you’ve been meaning to make a donation, now is the perfect time—supporting WCS is quicker and more accessible than ever before. Every contribution makes a meaningful difference for each and every Explorer!
Visit www.westlakecharter.com/donations to check out the updates and make a contribution today!
2025-2026 K-8 Yearbook:
The 2025-26 Westlake Charter School yearbooks are available to order! Orders are due April 27th to be guaranteed to be delivered by the last week of school, so don’t delay in placing your order. CLICK HERE to order your K-8 yearbook directly through TreeRing and get two pages to personalize with your own pictures! Use code 101667583471473 or see the email with the link to purchase. Need help? Contact: Ms. Chapman achapman@westlakecharter.com.
Jibe Position Available:
North Natomas Jibe is seeking a Program Coordinator to manage the Walk and Bike to School Program at Westlake Charter School (K-8 campus). A Program Coordinator is a paid, part-time position for a parent/guardian of a student attending Westlake Charter School. They greet students as they arrive on campus, lead walking school buses, and help organize special events. This is a great way to meet new families, work with students, and make a difference in our community! CLICK HERE for more information and to apply.
Upcoming Dates
WAVE Coffee Talk (8:30 AM)
April 9th: WCS Board Meeting (6:30 PM)
April 13th–20th: Spring Break (No School)
April 24th: K–8 Spirit Day — Culture Day
April 25th: International Festival
Spring Break:
Both campuses will be closed for Spring Break Monday, April 13th through Monday, April 20th. We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, April 21st.
WCS Website Update Complete!
We’re excited to share that our recent website update was successfully completed! Thank you for your patience during the brief downtime as we worked to enhance your experience.
Thanks to your feedback, we’ve added more convenient payment options to make donating for field lessons and school supplies easier than ever. Families can now give using Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cash App, and other streamlined methods directly through our website.
If you’ve been meaning to make a donation, now is the perfect time—supporting WCS is quicker and more accessible than ever before. Every contribution makes a meaningful difference for each and every Explorer!
Visit www.westlakecharter.com/donations to check out the updates and make a contribution today!
2025-2026 K-8 Yearbook:
The 2025-26 Westlake Charter School yearbooks are available to order! Orders are due April 27th to be guaranteed to be delivered by the last week of school, so don’t delay in placing your order. CLICK HERE to order your K-8 yearbook directly through TreeRing and get two pages to personalize with your own pictures! Use code 101667583471473 or see the email with the link to purchase. Need help? Contact: Ms. Chapman achapman@westlakecharter.com.
Jibe Position Available:
North Natomas Jibe is seeking a Program Coordinator to manage the Walk and Bike to School Program at Westlake Charter School (K-8 campus). A Program Coordinator is a paid, part-time position for a parent/guardian of a student attending Westlake Charter School. They greet students as they arrive on campus, lead walking school buses, and help organize special events. This is a great way to meet new families, work with students, and make a difference in our community! CLICK HERE for more information and to apply.
K-8 Spring Picture Day:
Spring picture day is Friday, April 3rd. All students will have free dress. Only students who have prepaid AND filled out the form will be sent to the photographer to have their picture taken. CLICK HERE if you would like to have your student’s spring picture taken, please fill out the form above AND prepay online or send payment in the packet. All 8th grade students should dress to impress - pictures for promotion certificates will be taken that day.
2025-2026 K-8 Yearbook:
The 2025-26 Westlake Charter School yearbooks are available to order! Orders are due April 27th to be guaranteed to be delivered by the last week of school, so don’t delay in placing your order. CLICK HERE to order your K-8 yearbook directly through TreeRing and get two pages to personalize with your own pictures! Use code 101667583471473 or see the email with the link to purchase. Need help? Contact: Ms. Chapman achapman@westlakecharter.com.
Family Survey:
The Family Survey is taken three times a year. CLICK HERE to answer six questions to rate your family's experience at Westlake Charter School during the 2025-26 school year. The deadline is Sunday, March 22nd.
