Westlake Charter School
Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade
Westlake Charter School
3700 Del Paso Road
Sacramento, CA 95834
Office: (916) 567-5760
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News & Updates

Parent Participation
Opportunities Updated

Saturday, March 22, 2008

The Participation Opportunities page has been updated with tasks that could use your immediate contribution. Most duties require little commitment but help immensely. Fulfill your volunteer hours today!

08-09 Academic Calendar

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

For the 08-09 year, the calendar with full Friday non-student days for staff development and collaboration has been adopted.

Ms. Burwinkle Wins "Dough"
& Best Buy Grant

Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Burwinkle

Congratulations to Kate Burwinkel for winning the Panera "Dough for Teachers" Contest. She was awarded with a $1000 prize for school supplies. On Tuesday, Feb. 19, the Kindergarteners received bagels and the staff was treated to a fabulous lunch. That evening at 5pm, Panera hosted a little reception to honor Kate. This amazing teacher also just won the Best Buy Te@ch™ grant and will be awarded $10,000. She will be presented the award at the March 4th Board meeting.

Upcoming Events

Natomas Middle School
Washington DC Trip Fundraiser

Monday, May 12, 2008
Straw Hat Pizza is teaming up with Natomas Middle School to help raise money for a trip to Washington DC in 2009 for NMS students.
Please join us on Monday, May 12, 2008
between 3pm-9:30pm at Straw Hat Pizza
4441 East Commerce Way, Natomas
A percentage of your purchase, made between 3pm-9:30pm, will be donated to Natomas Middle School when you present the attached flyer or say you’re supporting the NMS - Washington DC 2009 trip.

Open House

Thursday, May 15, 2008 NEW DATE!
6:15 - 7:30 p.m.

3rd Annual International Festival

Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 11am-2pm
It's time to celebrate! All of WCS will come together to celebrate our rich cultural diversity and international focus with a fun-filled, family-oriented festival. It's a favorite tradition and one we hope spreads to our whole community!
Do you have ideas or referrals for any of the above? Or would you like to help with the planning? Please contact the International Committee: Cathy Nanni at pcnanni2004@yahoo.com or 419-5189 or Cris Santa Croce at cadillaccris@sbcglobal.net or 419-5040.

About Westlake Charter School

Westlake Charter School is a new public elementary school created by parents and educators in the Natomas area. We opened on September  2005, serving grades K-2, and will expand each year to serve higher grades.

WCS is the first school to offer the International Primary Curriculum in the Sacramento region. WCS's curriculum focus on diversity and appreciation of different cultures, while promoting academic excellence and foreign language acquisition.

WCS's primary mission is to prepare elementary students with the skills necessary for life-long learning by providing a physically and emotionally safe learning environment that supports academic risk-taking, invites student participation and structures cooperative learning experiences.

Key Features of WCS Include
  • International Focus
  • Thematic Curriculum
  • Artistic Development
  • Foreign Language Instruction
  • School-Wide Enrichment Model
WCS's Core Purpose
  • Expanding opportunities... connecting children to the world
WCS's Core Values
  • Respect
  • Excellence
  • Responsibility
  • Curiosity
  • Confidence
  • Diversity
  • Community
  • Joyful Learning

Westlake Charter School is authorized by the Natomas Unified School District

Informational Flyer
An informative flyer is available for you to print and share with others as you share the Charter's vision and solicit support.

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