10/12/18

This is the Weekly Update for Friday, October 12, 2018.  

News on Campus:

• Our High School Readiness Program for 8th Grade Scholars that are currently not meeting the criteria for promotion has already started.  The program will run on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 3:30-4:30PM in Room 106. For more information please contact our school counselor, Ms. Nguyen.
• This past Thursday and Friday your scholar took the Interim Assessments in ELA in their History classes.  This assessment was the first practice in preparing them for the state assessment (SBAC) in the Spring. Please be sure to check in with your scholar about this test.
• NEXT WEEK, October 15-18 will be minimum days all week.  Scholars will be dismissed at 1:10 PM every day. There will be no school on Friday, October 19 in lieu of Lincoln’s Birthday.
• In recognition of National Anti-bullying Month on Wednesday, October 17 we will host our first Westlake Warrior Eagles Ladies Empowerment Assembly.  This assembly will serve to inspire, encourage, motivate and uplift the Ladies of Westlake through scholar poetry, dance, spoken word and musical performances and special guest speakers.  If you would like more information about this assembly please contact me.
• We are still in need of parents for the School Site Council.  Our SSC Establishment meeting will take place next Wednesday, October 17 at 6:00 PM.  We are in need of 6 parents and 3 scholars to participate on this decision making committee.  If you are interested in participating please contact me.
• Please join us in rooting on our Flag Football and Girls Volleyball Teams at McClymonds tomorrow for the first games of the sports season. Flag football game begins at 10:30 AM and the volleyball game begins at 11:30 AM.
• Friday, October 26 is our Annual Westlake Fall Festival and Haunted House. This year’s theme is Nightmare on Harrison Street.  We are in need of donations of food, drinks, and goodies. Please contact our Community Schools Program Manager, Mr. Moses Omolade for more information.

Important Upcoming Dates:

• Monday, October 15-Thursday, October 18- Minimum Day Schedule all week
• Wednesday, October 17- SSC Establishment Meeting- 6:00 PM, Library

• Thursday, October 18- Food Pantry Giveaway,1:30 PM - 6:00 PM, Family Resource Room

• Friday, October 19- School Holiday in Lieu of Lincoln’s Birthday- NO SCHOOL

• Friday, October 26- Fall Festival and Haunted House

Those are the updates for Friday, October 12, 2018.  Stay fly and SOAR and please remember to take care of yourself, take care of one another and take care of Westlake.

10/5/18

Good Evening Westlake Warrior Eagle Families

This is the Weekly Update for Friday, October 5, 2018.  The following information will also be available on our website for your review.

News on Campus:

• Report cards for the 1st marking period were distributed to scholars on Monday, October 1st during 7th period.  You should have also received a copy of the report card in the mail as well. If you have not received your scholar’s report card please contact our School Counselor, Ms. Nguyen.
• 8th Grade Promotion Contracts will be distributed to all 8th graders on Monday, October 8.  Please be sure to ask your scholar for this contract, review it, sign and have them return it to the main office.  Our High School Readiness Program will begin on Monday as well. The program will run on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 3:30-4:30PM.  
• This Wednesday is make-up picture day.  If your scholar was absent, would like to purchase pictures or would like to re-take their photo this is the day to do so.  If you are re-taking your picture you must bring the original picture packet with you to give to the photographer.
• PG&E will be doing some construction on Harrison Street October 10-13..  This will effect drop-off and pick up of scholars before and after school.  Please plan accordingly for possible delays.
• October 11 & 12 your scholar will be taking the Interim Assessments in ELA in their History classes.  This assessment will help them prepare for the state assessment (SBAC) in the Spring. Please be sure your scholar is well rested and ready for this test.
• October 15-18 will be minimum days all week.  Scholars will be dismissed at 1:10 PM every day.  There will be no school on Friday, October 19 in lieu of Lincoln’s Birthday.
• We are still in need of parents for the School Site Council.  Our first meeting will take place next Thursday at 6:00 PM. Please contact me for more information.
• Please join us in rooting on our Flag Football and Girls Volleyball Teams at McClymonds tomorrow for the first games of the sports season.  Both games begin at 10:30 AM.
• Friday, October 26 is our Annual Westlake Fall Festival and Haunted House. This year’s theme is Nightmare on Harrison Street.  We are in need of donations of food, drinks, and goodies. Please contact our Community Schools Program Manager, Mr. Moses Omolade for more information.

Important Upcoming Dates:

• Wednesday, October 10- School Picture Make-up Day

• Thursday, October 11- School Site Council at 6:00 PM

• Monday, October 15-Thursday, October 18- Minimum Day Schedule all week
• Friday, October 19- School Holiday in Lieu of Lincoln’s Birthday- NO SCHOOL

• Friday, October 26- Fall Festival and Haunted House

Those are the updates for Friday, October 5, 2018.  Stay fly and SOAR and please remember to take care of yourself, take care of one another and take care of Westlake.

Students To Receive Free Bus AC Transit Bus Passes

Westlake is one of five OUSD schools that have been chosen to participate in Alameda CTC’s transit pass program for the upcoming 2017-18 School Year. ALL students will receive free AC Transit bus passes that will be valid year-round! Sign ups will begin during registration. Questions? Contact the school office.