Westwood Charter Elementary

UTK / K Conversation

February 6, 2025

westwoodces.lausd.org

Welcome

• Introductions
• Our School and Our Philosophy
• What is an Affiliated Charter
• Student Voice: P.A.W.S. and Special Programs
• W.I.S.E and Parent Involvement
• After School Enrichment and Programs with STAR
• Enrollment: Universal Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten
• FAQs
• General Q and A

Community Introductions

• Lisa Timmerman, Principal
• Jeannie Miceli, Intervention Prevention Coordinator
• Delaram Saidnia, TSP Coordinator
• Elisa Crispi and Judy Chang, TK/K Classroom Teachers
• Theresa Garcia, School Administrative Assistant (SAA)
• Kathy Aghajani and Hengameh Rabizadeh, Parents and W.I.S.E. Co-Presidents
• Jarid Stevens and Yolanda Davis, STAR

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Our School�

Westwood Charter Elementary…

• is an inclusive, child-centered environment where children feel safe to take risks.
• is a community dedicated to educating the whole child providing a strong balance between academic and social emotional learning.
• actively engages students in learning through a curriculum that is both developmental and experiential.
• challenges students to construct knowledge through meaningful interactions with each other and the world.
• students are expected to be agents of change as they embrace their connections to the local and global community.

Westwood is an affiliated charter school and a member of LAUSD

Selected Autonomy Model in 1993

• Curricular Options and Innovation
• Social Studies Based Curriculum
• Constructivist Approach and Experiential Learning
• Family Structure
• Social Emotional Learning valued equally to academic progress
• School Governance and Decision Making (LSLC- Local School Leadership Council)
• Fiscal Autonomy
• Student Enrollment Options
• Residents
• Lottery

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Student Voice

W.I.S.E and Parent Involvement

• Westwood Involvement Supports Education (W.I.S.E.) is our non-profit parent support and volunteer organization.
• W.I.S.E. raises funds to support and maintain educational programs, resources, and enrichment at Westwood Charter.
• W.I.S.E. also supports and assists programs and activities that enhance the school community and serves as a forum for parents to gather and exchange ideas.
• Anyone who is interested may participate in W.I.S.E. There are many ways to get involved and put your many talents to use.

W.I.S.E website

STAR Enrichment and After School Programs

STAR is a charitable 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to offering extended educational, recreational and enrichment programs, to supporting and enhancing school curriculum, and to expanding the cultural base of young people through innovative, quality programs offered by exceptional instructors.

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For more information about STAR, visit: starinc.org

STAR Contacts:  Jarid Stevens and Yolanda Davis

westwood@starinc.org

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Enrollment

• Westwood Charter School is open to all residents and welcomes all students; however, first priority is given to children within our enrollment boundaries.
• Residential boundaries for enrollment are in between North Santa Monica Boulevard and Pico Boulevard, and Sepulveda Boulevard and Century Park East.
• All non-resident students interested in attending an L.A. Unified Affiliated Charter school for the next school year must apply through Unified Enrollment at GoTo.Lausd.Net . In the event that we have space in a grade level, we will select students from a random public lottery.  The lottery will take place on February 12th, 2024 at 8:30 am. Please see our Lottery Information Page for additional details.

Contact Our Office Staff with Enrollment Questions

310-474-7788

General Questions

• What questions do you have that would benefit the group?

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Frequently Asked Questions

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�We invite you to join us in practicing P.A.W.S.��Thank you for attending.