5/21/23

Good Evening Westlake Warrior Eagle Scholars and Families.  This is your Principal, Ms. Taylor, with your weekly update for the week of May 22-25, 2023. We are 4 days away from the end of the school year. Please see the updates below for important information about this final week of school.

Daily Schedule: Please see the schedule for the week below:

Monday, May 22 (Regular Day)
8:30 AM - 3:15 PM

Tuesday, May 23 (Modified Block Day)
8:30 AM - 1:43 PM

Wednesday, May 24 (Modified Block Day)
8:30 AM - 1:43 PM

Thursday, May 25 (Minimum Day)
8:30 AM - 1:37 PM

8th Grade Promotion: The promotion for the Class of 2023 will be Tuesday, May 23 at 4:00 PM on the Westlake Field. All attendees must have a ticket for entrance. Eighth grade scholars that are participating in the promotion ceremony will receive their gown on Monday, May 22 after promotion rehearsal. If you are not sure of your scholar’s status for promotion please contact our School Counselor, Ms. Nguyen.

Library Books: All library books need to be returned before the last day of school. Please check with your scholar and ask them to return any books that they may have either at home or in their locker.

Locker Clean-Out: If your scholar used a locker this school year, please remind them to clean out their locker on the days specified below. Any items left in the locker after the last day of school will be discarded.

8th Grade: Tuesday, May 23
7th Grade: Wednesday, May 24 
6th Grade: Thursday, May 25 

Important Upcoming Dates    

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need assistance 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.

4/30/23

Good Evening Westlake Warrior Eagle Scholars and Families.  This is your Principal, Ms. Taylor, with your weekly update for the week of May 1 - 5, 2023. We are 4 weeks away from the end of the school year. Traditionally, the month of May is a busy one. Be sure that you are reviewing the Parent Update each week for announcements and important information. Let’s support one another to have a strong finish. You can find the latest updates below.

As announced by the district, schools will be open on Monday, May 1, 2023. All updates regarding negotiations between OEA and OUSD can be found on ParentSquare.

We are back to our regular dismissal schedule:
Monday, Thursday, Friday- 3:15 PM
Tuesday, Wednesday- 1:43 PM

SBAC Testing: Last week (April 24-28) was SBAC Testing Week for Westlake. If your scholar was absent or did not complete one of the tests they will have the opportunity to complete/take the tests this week. Passes will be sent to classes for make-ups.

7th and 8th Grade Camping Trip: The camping trips for 7th and 8th Grade Scholars have been rescheduled for the week of May 8.  Please be on the lookout for more information to come from Mr. Moses Omolade, Community Schools Manager.

8th Grade Promotion Activities: It is now May and time for the end of the year 8th Grade Promotion Activities. The dates for the activities are as follows:

If you are not sure of your scholar’s promotion status, please contact our School Counselor Ms. Nguyen.

Staff Appreciation Week: Westlake Staff Appreciation Week is May 8 - 12, 2023. This is the week set aside each year to honor the hard work of all staff members in the Westlake Community. Each day a different group(s) of staff members are recognized. More information to come!

Summer Programming at Westlake: Applications are now open for our in-person 5-week summer program. Apply today! Aim High is a no-cost summer program for your middle school student. If you are interested in our summer program, visit aimhigh.org/summer-2023 to register.

Important Upcoming Dates    

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need assistance 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.