August 1, 2024
 

Welcome to our new and returning Westlake Tiger Families! I am so excited to see you all in person soon.  
 

Construction is ongoing for our security fencing and office remodel. I will send out information regarding student drop off and pick up when we are closer to the start of school.
 

Orientation Day will be Tuesday, August 13, 2024. You will meet in the MUR.

• 9:00-10:00  TK/K 
• 10:00-11:00 1st
• 11:00-12:00 2nd
• 12:00-1:00  3rd
• 1:00-2:00 4th
• 2:00-3:00 5th 
• 11:30-12:30 ELD

Students enrolled in our Special Day class preschool (Ms. Malinao) or our Special Day class TK-1st (Ms. Hewitt), please reach out to them directly to set up a time.

The first day of school is Wednesday, August 14, 2024. The schedule is as follows:

• TK-K 8:25-12:15pm
• 1st-5th 8:25-12:30 pm
   

If your child has received confirmation they are enrolled in Champions, that program will begin at dismissal. 

• Afterschool program begins at the end of student’s school day, dismissal between 5:30-6:00pm 
• Afterschool Program Champions Site Director Link (email to register) 
• Champions will have a registration table at the orientation
   

I am attaching some important links for you:

• Westlake Bell Schedule
• Jefferson Elementary District Calendar
• Join Westlake PTA
• Classroom supplies:  Westlake will provide pencils, pens, crayons and any needed notebooks for students.
• Class lists will be emailed to you by the end of the day, Friday 8/9/24. 
   

Register here for Free/Reduced Lunch - we ask everyone to apply!  If you qualify, other services may be available, such as bus passes.  Also, the school can receive extra funding to provide programs.  When you click on the link, it is automatically in English.  If you click on the 3 red bars on the upper left corner, you can scroll down and choose another language.

The Jefferson Elementary School District participates in the USDA’s National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the School Breakfast Program (SBP). Under the California Universal Meals program, nutritious school meals are offered each school day, free of charge. Students are entitled to receive one free complete breakfast and one free complete lunch. Students may purchase a second school breakfast for $1.50 and a second school lunch for $2.75. Additional milk is $.50 each. 
 

I look forward to seeing you all on our orientation on 8/13/24 and the first day of school, Wednesday 8/14/24. School starts at 8:25am
 

Sincerely, 

Liz O’Neill

Principal, Westlake Elementary School
 

Welcome to Westlake!

August 11, 2022

Welcome to our new and returning Westlake Tiger Families! I am so excited to see you all in person soon.  Our email system was just updated to our new school year, so thank you for your patience in getting this letter to you.

I am attaching some important links for you:
 

- Westlake Bell Schedule

- Afterschool Program Champions Site Director Link (email to register). Afterschool program begins at the end of student’s school day, dismissal between 5:30-6:00pm (sorry, no early dismissals)

- Jefferson Elementary District Calendar

- Join Westlake PTA

- Classroom Supplies - scroll down half way to find recommended classroom supply link

I sent out a video message showing the locations for student drop off in the mornings and pick up in the afternoon. I hope this was helpful!

The district is no longer providing morning day care, so please plan accordingly. You are welcome to drop off your child at 8:05 if they will eat breakfast at school.  We encourage parents to remain with their child in the MUR if your child will eat breakfast.  If students will not be eating breakfast at school, they can be dropped off between 8:10-8:24 at the front gate or car line by the large playground.  It is important not to drop your child off earlier than 8:05 to eat breakfast or 8:10 to wait in the yard.  There is no supervision.  

Class lists will be emailed to you by the end of the day, Friday 8/12/22. 

The Jefferson Elementary School District participates in the USDA’s National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the School Breakfast Program (SBP). Under the California Universal Meals program, nutritious school meals are offered each school day, free of charge. Students are entitled to receive one free complete breakfast and one free complete lunch. Students may purchase a second school breakfast for $1.50 and a second school lunch for $2.75. Additional milk is $.50 each.

I encourage all of you to register for our Westlake PTA (link above).  The PTA funds our field trips, art program, events (as Covid protocols allow).  It is also just a great way to be involved with your child’s school.  

As of now, Covid protocols remain, masks are not required, but strongly recommended.

I look forward to seeing you all on our first day of school, Wednesday 8/17/22.  School starts at 8:25am

Sincerely, 
Liz O’Neill
Principal, Westlake Elementary School
 

Principal's Letter 2018:
I am Liz O’Neill, the new principal at Westlake. I’m so excited to be joining the Westlake Elementary Family! I have been involved in school communities for many years. I started off as a PTA member in Pacifica, where my children attended school. I became very involved, as a treasurer, vice president, and president. I was a grade level liaison, and volunteered in the classroom. I had worked in banking, but my involvement in schools led me to take a position as a substitute teacher, then classroom teacher, administrator, and ultimately principal of Westlake. I feel my journey has led me to the perfect school!

I was born in San Francisco, grew up in Pacifica and have lived there ever since. I have been married to my husband Mike for over 30 years, and I have 3 grown children, Sean, Siobhan and Alana.

I love to compete in Spartan races, hike, ride my bike, and take my dog for walks. I enjoy reading, knitting, cooking, gardening, and completing puzzles. One of my favorite activities is enjoying my morning coffee on my deck.

I am looking forward to meeting everyone! See you at Westlake!

Liz O’Neill