11/27/22

Good Evening Westlake Warrior Eagle Scholars and Families.  This is your Principal, Ms. Taylor, with your weekly update for the week of November 28 - December 2, 2022. I hope that you all had a great Fall Break and a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. We are 4 weeks away from the end of the 1st semester and completion of the first half of the school year. Let’s finish strong! Please find the latest updates below.

COVID Testing: All scholars and staff are asked to take the first of your COVID tests that was provided before the break on Sunday, November 27 prior to the return to school on Monday, November 28. We then ask that you take the second COVID Test on Wednesday, November 30. Please report all positive test results to the Administration by calling the main office and emailing Ms. Taylor (maya.taylor@ousd.org). Further instructions will be given at that time. If you test negative, you are welcome to return to school. 

School Pictures: We will provide an update soon on Make-Up Picture Day and when to expect your picture packages to return. 

Thankfulness Dinner: Thank you to all scholars and families that attended the Annual Thankfulness Dinner on Thursday, November 17. It was a great time of food, family and fun. Looking forward to next year!

SSC Meeting: The next School Site Council Meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 30 at 5:30 PM via Zoom. The link will be emailed to families.

Winter Fine Arts Night (F.A.N)- The Annual Winter Fine Arts Night (F.A.N) will take place on Wednesday, December 7 at 6:00 PM. The entire Westlake Community is invited to attend. It will be a great night of celebrating the arts. You don’t want to miss it.

Winter Ball 2022- The Westlake Winter Ball will be held on Friday, December 9. All scholars can attend. They must be in good standing with behavior. More information coming soon

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.

11/10/22

Good Evening Westlake Warrior Eagle Scholars and Families.  This is your Principal, Ms. Taylor, with your weekly update for the week of November 14 - 18, 2022. We hope that you all are doing well and staying healthy. Please find the latest updates below.

Report Cards: Report Cards for the 2nd Marking Period were distributed to scholars on Tuesday, November 8. If your scholar was absent or you did not receive their report card, please contact our school counselor, Ms. Nguyen.

Spirit Week: Westlake will be hosting Spirit Week November 14- 18. There will be theme days/activities for scholars to participate in. Please ask your scholar to share the information regarding this event with you.

School Pictures: Scholars will take their school pictures on Tuesday, November 15. Picture packet information was sent home 2 weeks ago. All scholars will need to take a photo to be added to Aeries regardless of whether or not a picture package is purchased. If you did not receive the order form please ask your scholar to pick up another one from the main office.

SSC Meeting: The next School Site Council Meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 16 at 5:30 PM via Zoom.

Thankfulness Dinner: The Annual Thankfulness Dinner will be held this coming Thursday, November 17 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. This annual event is a time for Westlake Staff and Families to come together to give thanks to one another. All Westlake Families are encouraged to attend. If you have any questions please call the main office. 

Wakanda Forever (Private Screening): On Friday, November 18 there will be a private screening of Wakanda Forever for 180 Westlake Scholars. Each day this past week we held a drawing in the morning to announce the names of the scholars that would be able to attend. Those scholars whose names were pulled during the drawing will receive a permission slip on Monday, November 14. We will go to see the movie on Friday, November 18 at 10:30 AM. We also need 4-5 Parent Volunteers/Chaperones to accompany us on this trip. If you are interested please contact Ms. Taylor (maya.taylor@ousd.org).

Thanksgiving Break: There will be No School Monday, November 21- Friday, November 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. School will resume on Monday, November 28. 

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.

10/30/22

Good Evening Westlake Warrior Eagle Scholars and Families.  This is your Principal, Ms. Taylor, with your weekly update for the week of October 31 - November 4, 2022. Thank you to all families that donated snacks to our Haunted House Festivities this past Friday. Our scholars had a great time. Monday, October 31 marks the beginning of the 3rd and final marking period of the 1st semester. Please be sure that you are encouraging your scholars to do their absolute best this marking period to end the first half of the school year strong.

End of the 2nd Marking Period: The end of the 2nd marking period was Friday, October 28. Report cards will be distributed the week of November 7.

Halloween: Scholars are permitted to wear costumes to school on Monday, October 31. Please be sure the costumes meet the dress code. We ask that scholars not wear masks that will prohibit the staff from identifying them. There will be a costume contest during lunch. All scholars are encouraged to participate.

Veteran’s Day: There will be No School on Friday, November 11 in observance of the Veteran’s Day Holiday. 

Spirit Week: Westlake will be hosting Spirit Week November 14- 18. There will be theme days/activities for scholars to participate in. More information coming soon!

School Pictures: Scholars will take their school pictures on Tuesday, November 15. Picture packet information will be sent home this week. All scholars will need to take a photo to be added to Aeries regardless of whether or not a picture package is purchased. 

SSC Meeting: The next School Site Council Meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 16 at 5:30 PM via Zoom.

Thankfulness Dinner: The Annual Thankfulness Dinner will be held on Thursday, November 17 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. This annual event is a time for Westlake Staff and Families to come together to give thanks to one another. More information to come! All Westlake Families are encouraged to attend.

Thanksgiving Break: There will be No School Monday, November 21- Friday, November 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. School will resume on Monday, November 28. 

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.