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