Westlake MS
Distance Learning
Class Schedule
(Quarter 4)

5/21/2021

Good Evening Westlake Warrior Eagle Scholars and Families.  This is your Principal, Ms. Taylor, with your final weekly update for the 2020-21school year. There are only 4 days of school remaining.  The last day of school is Thursday, May 27.  We can make it to the end with each other’s help. 

Spring FINE Arts Night: A huge shout-out to the Westlake Arts Department for a spectacular Spring FAN (Fine Arts Night).  Thanks to everyone from the Westlake Community that supported this event.  The scholars did an amazing job! Looking forward to next year!

8th Grade Promotion: The Westlake Virtual Promotion will be Tuesday, May 25 at 6:00 PM. Log in information will be shared with 8th grade scholars and families next week.  The In-Person Promotion Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 26 at 4:00 PM on the Westlake Middle School Field.  Only scholars that registered will be able to participate in this ceremony. Due to safety precautions, each scholar will only be allowed to have 4 guests/family members attend.  Only the names submitted with the registration will be allowed entry. There will be an In-Person Promotion Information Session on Monday, May 24 at 7:00 PM.  Login information coming soon!

Minimum Days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, May 25-27 will be minimum days.  Classes will be from 10:30 AM - 11:50 AM.  Please plan accordingly.

Returning Instructional Materials: All 6th and 7th Grade Scholars can return their instructional materials (books, etc.) and technology (loaner chromebooks) to Westlake on Tuesday, June 1 and Wednesday, June 2 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

Promotion Goodie Bag Distribution: All 8th Grade Scholars that do not participate in the In-Person Promotion Ceremony are asked to come to Westlake on Thursday, May 27 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM for a Drive-Thru Goodie Bag distribution.  Inside your bag will be your promotion certificate and some other gifts. We are also asking that you return your instructional materials and loaner chromebooks at that time.

First Day of School: The first day of school for the 2021-22 school year will be August 9, 2021.  All families will receive a letter over the summer with registration information.

Important Upcoming Dates
Mon. May 24- 8th Grade Promotion Information Session, 7:00 PM, via Zoom
Tue. May 25- Virtual 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 6:00 PM
Wed. May 26- In-Person 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 4:00 PM, Westlake Field
Thu. May 27- Last Day of School
Tue. June 1 & Wed. June 2- 6th & 7th Grade Returning of Instructional Materials & Technology

Thank you for a successful school year despite the circumstances.  Everyone in the Westlake Community pulled together and supported one another in true Warrior Eagle fashion.  Have a great last week of school and a safe and fun summer! That’s all for now, Stay Fly and SOAR and please remember to take care of yourself, take care of one another and take care of Westlake.

5/14/2021

Good Evening Westlake Warrior Eagle Scholars and Families.  This is your Principal, Ms. Taylor, with your weekly update for Friday, May 14, 2021.There are only 8 days of school remaining.  We can make it to the end with each other’s help.

OUSD Intent to Return Survey: All families should have received an Intent to Return Form for the 2021-22 school year.  The deadline to complete the survey is today, Friday, May 14, 2021.  You can access the link in ParentSquare. If you have any questions please call the main office. 

SELLS Parent Meeting: The Site English Language Learners (SELLS) Sub-Committee will host a meeting for our English Learner and Newcomer Scholar families on this coming Wednesday, May 19 at 6:00 PM to review our EL/NC Program.  Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.

Spring FINE Arts Night: The Westlake Arts Department is asking all of the Westlake Community to join them Thursday, May 20 at 6:00 PM for the Spring FAN (Fine Arts Night). Come and enjoy music, art and drama performances.  Zoom Information will be shared next week!

8th Grade Promotion: Attention 8th Grade Scholars and Families.  All OUSD schools will be offering a Virtual Promotion Ceremony.  Westlake’s is scheduled for Tuesday, May 25 at 6:00 PM.  Based upon the feedback that we received from the survey we will host an In-Person Promotion Ceremony this year.  Participation is not mandatory.  It will take place on Wednesday, May 26 at 4:00 PM on the Westlake Middle School Field.  Due to safety precautions, each scholar will only be allowed to have 4 guests/family members attend the ceremony.  In order to participate you must complete the 8th Grade In-Person Promotion Registration Form.  This registration form is due by Sunday, May 16. There will be a Promotion Information Session for all scholars and families that have registered on Monday, May 24 at 7:00 PM.  Login information coming soon!

Staff Appreciation Week: Thank you to all Westlake Community Members that sent a kind word or gift to the Staff here at Westlake.  We appreciate all of you!

Important Upcoming Dates
Fri. May 14- OUSD Intent to Return Form due (on Parent Square) 
Mon. May 17- Advisory, 10:00 AM via Zoom
Wed. May 19- SELLS Parent Meeting, 6:00 PM via Zoom
Thu. May 20- Spring FAN (Fine Arts Night), 6:00 PM via Zoom
Mon. May 24- 8th Grade Promotion Information Session, 7:00 PM, via Zoom
Tue. May 25- Virtual 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 6:00 PM
Wed. May 26- In-Person 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 4:00 PM, Westlake Field
Thu. May 27- Last Day of School

As we get closer to the end of the school year remember that Westlake Staff is here to help.  Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need anything by calling the main office at (510) 879-2213 or emailing a staff member directly. That’s all for now, Stay Fly and SOAR and please remember to take care of yourself, take care of one another and take care of Westlake.

5/7/2021

Good Evening Westlake Warrior Eagle Scholars and Families.  This is your Principal, Ms. Taylor, with your weekly update for Friday, May 7, 2021.There are only 13 days of school remaining.  Let’s finish strong.

OUSD Wellness Day: This coming Monday is OUSD Wellness Day.  There will be NO SCHOOL.  School will resume on Tuesday, May 11.

School Site Council:  The School Site Council (SSC) will meet Tuesday, May 11 at 5:00 P.M. via Zoom to review and approve the Site Plan for Student Achievement for 2021-22.  All Westlake Community Members are welcome to attend.

8th Grade Promotion: Attention 8th Grade Scholars and Families.  All OUSD schools will be offering a Virtual Promotion Ceremony.  Westlake’s is scheduled for Tuesday, May 25 at 6:00 PM.  Based upon the feedback that we received from the survey we will host an In-Person Promotion Ceremony this year.  Participation is not mandatory.  It will take place on Wednesday, May 26 at 4:00 PM on the Westlake Middle School Field.  Due to safety precautions, each scholar will only be allowed to have 4 guests/family members attend the ceremony.  In order to participate you must complete the 8th Grade In-Person Promotion Registration Form.  This registration form is due by Wednesday, May 12.

Progress Reports (4th Quarter): Progress Reports for the 4th Quarter are available to review on both the Parent and Student Aeries Portals.  If you need assistance please contact our School Counselor, Ms. Nguyen.

SELLS Parent Meeting: The Site English Language Learners (SELLS) Sub-Committee will host a meeting for our English Learner and Newcomer Scholar families on Tuesday, May 19 at 6:00 PM to review our EL/NC Program.  Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.

ParentSquare: All families, please check your ParentSquare account to ensure the information that is listed is correct.  We want to be sure that this is taken care of as soon as possible.  If you need support with this please speak with our Administrative Assistant, Ms. Ebado by calling (510) 879-2213.

OUSD Intent to Return Survey: All families should have received an Intent to Return Form for the 2021-22 school year.  The deadline to complete the survey is Friday, May 14, 2021.  You can access the link in ParentSquare. If you have any questions please call the main office. 

Staff Appreciation Week: The Westlake Staff Appreciation Week will take place May 11- May 14. We have amazing teachers and classroom aides, office staff, custodians, counselors, case managers, mental health therapists, academic mentors, after-school program staff, community partners and administrators working here at Westlake.  Take a few moments next week to share your gratitude.

Important Upcoming Dates

Mon. May 10- District-wide Wellness Day, NO SCHOOL
                      African American Excellence Awards, 6:00 P.M., 
                      Click here to join: Office of Equity YouTube Channel

Tue. May 11- Final School Site Council Meeting, 5:00 P.M. via Zoom

Fri. May 14- OUSD Intent to Return Form due (on Parent Square)
                     Asian, Pacific Islander, Arab Heritage Celebration, 4:30 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
                     Click here to RSVP to receive Zoom Link: A/PI/Arab Celebration Registration

As we get closer to the end of the school year remember that Westlake Staff is here to help.  Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need anything by calling the main office at (510) 879-2213 or emailing a staff member directly. That’s all for now, Stay Fly and SOAR and please remember to take care of yourself, take care of one another and take care of Westlake.