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COVID-19 EXTENDED SCHOOL CLOSURE NOTICE
OUSD SCHOOLS CLOSED THROUGH MAY 1, 2020
Principal's Message 3/25/2020
Good Afternoon Warrior Eagle Families,
This is your Principal, Ms. Taylor, with a COVID-19 update. I want to start by saying I hope you and your family are staying healthy during this time. We know that the past week and a half has not been the easiest for everyone but my hope is that you are finding comfort and peace in being with family and loved ones. As many of you may have heard, today it was announced by our Superintendent that the COVID-19 School Closure will be extended until May 1. This means that scholars will not return to school after Spring Break on April 6. This extended closure is happening to prevent the spread of corona virus. Public health experts tell us that the most effective way of minimizing the spread of COVID-19 is by keeping us away from each other. The Center for Disease Control says that longer school closures seem to be effective at slowing the spread.
This extended closure is going to be a significant change for all in the Westlake Community. However, the Leadership and Staff will do all that we can to support you and your family during this time. Over the next few days Westlake Teachers will be reaching out to check in with scholars and families to assess both technology and wellness needs. Please answer their calls and spend a few minutes checking in with them. We will be working on plans for Distance Learning to take place during the month of April. For current assignments please log onto the Westlake website and click on the COVID-19 School Closure Plan link.
As next week, March 30-April 3 is Spring Break, I will share more updated information on Monday, April 6. In the meantime, please check the Westlake website for district food distribution site information. Meals will continue to be distributed during Spring Break on Monday and Thursday from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. If you have specific questions feel free to reach out to me via email at maya.taylor@ousd.org.
Even though we find ourselves in uncertain times, one thing remains certain...Westlake is a family and community that has always supported and cared for one another and will continue to do so even in these difficult times. Our leadership and staff are here for you. Please reach out to any of us for assistance. Stay safe and healthy and please remember to take care of yourself, take care of one another and take care of Westlake.
Good Evening Westlake Warrior Eagle Families:
This is your Principal Ms. Taylor with the Weekly Update for Friday, March 13, 2020. As I am sure most of you have already heard, due to rising concerns about coronavirus schools will be closed beginning Monday, March 16 through the end of Spring Break, Sunday, April 5. The hope is to be able to resume regular school instruction on Monday, April 6. Although scholars will not be in the school building, their academic growth remains a priority for all staff members here at the site. For this reason, Westlake teachers met this afternoon to develop lessons, projects and assignments that your scholar can be working on while they are out of school for the next 2 weeks. The 3rd week out is Spring Break and I want you to enjoy this time in a safe and healthy way. Today I asked all scholars to please take all textbooks, workbooks and any other class materials home as they will be able to access their assignments through Google Classroom and online on the Westlake Middle School website. Westlake teachers will be able to provide virtual support to scholars during this time. You will find a schedule for teacher support on our website as well. If your scholar does not have access to technology, please click this link and fill out a questionnaire from the Tech Exchange Program to be able to receive a chromebook (Tech Exchange Chromebook Distribution). We will also have printed grade-level packets available for pickup at Westlake on Tuesday, March 17 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. All of the class assignment information will be available on the Westlake website beginning next Tuesday, March 17. Also while scholars are out our custodial team will be deep cleaning the entire campus to support in ensuring the health and safety of the community upon returning to school.
During the school closure there will be twelve sites across the city where scholars can go to pick up breakfast and lunch for the week. Those sites are listed below and organized by region in Oakland. Scholars will be able to pick up 3 breakfasts and 3 lunches on Mondays between 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches on Thursdays between 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. (See the chart below for more information). All scheduled extra-curricular school activities are also cancelled at this time. This includes the 7th Grade Camping Trip that was scheduled for next week, the Southern California Spring Break College Tour and all sports activities. The Afterschool Program will also be closed until after Spring Break.
Westlake Staff will be on campus during the closure if you have any questions or concerns. We understand that this time will be difficult for many families but my hope is that all of you remain healthy and safe. We are a resilient community that has gone through many tough times but we always persevere and come out on top just like the Warrior Eagles that we are. Please be sure that your scholar is completing their assignments over the next two weeks. I will keep you all informed of any new information that arises. That’s all for now please remember to take care of yourself, take care of one another and take care of Westlake.
Nutrition Services Schedule
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Geographic Region |
Locations for Nutrition Services |
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Northwest/West Oakland |
Sankofa Elementary, West Oakland Middle School, Hoover Elementary |
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Central Oakland |
Oakland High School, Garfield Elementary |
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East Oakland |
Bret Harte Middle School, Life AcademyUnited for Success, Coliseum College Preparatory Academy, Madison Upper Park, Fremont High School, Castlemont High School, Elmhurst United Middle School |
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