In 3rd grade, Sierra Keating and Lacey Sanchez teach with so much creativity and heart, and Mrs. Keating’s favorite part of working at WES is “building meaningful relationships with her students.” Mrs. Sanchez says she hopes her students will always remember that they felt safe, supported and valued in her classroom.
We are thrilled to welcome Mel Tambura as our 4th grade teacher. Together with intervention/resource specialist Hillary Walz, this team has seen student growth and success in the classroom every day. Ms. Hillary's favorite part of working here is "the moment a student has a breakthrough with something they were struggling with. I love getting to celebrate these moments with them."
And finally, our 5th grade teacher Mrs. Cox brings 25 years of teaching experience to our school. If you have ever had the pleasure of being in one of her classes, you will know you are learning from one of the greats! She is truly invested in all of her students, and always instills in them that “learning is fun, and don’t stop if it is hard- keep trying.”
We are so proud of this team and are ready to have a fantastic second half of the year!
📣 LCAP Meeting Today!
Just a reminder that our LCAP Meeting is happening today, Wednesday, January 7th at 5:00 PM in the THS Library.
Families are encouraged to attend—your feedback truly helps shape our plans for next year. We hope to see you there!
📣 Upcoming LCAP Meeting Reminder
Our LCAP Meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 7th at 5:00 PM in the THS Library.
Families, your input is incredibly important as we plan for next year, and we would love to have you join us!
Back to School, assemblies, no-school days, tournaments, and more, make sure to save the dates and stay in the loop.
🗓️ Reminder: Every Friday is a 1PM early release!
☕🏃♂️ HOT COCOA MILE is back! 🏃♀️☕
Kick off 2026 with the most delicious mile you’ll ever run (or jog… or survive 😄).
📍 Trinity High School Track
🗓 New Year’s Day
⏰ 10:00 AM
The challenge: Drink a cup of hot cocoa before each lap 🍫🔥
✔️ Music
✔️ Timing
✔️ Awards by age group
✔️ Winter fun!
💚 $20 suggested donation benefiting THS ASB
Bring your friends, bring your layers, and bring your sense of humor, this one’s about fun, not speed!
🎉 Let’s start the new year right!
We are grateful for our incredible students, families, and staff who make our school community so special. Wishing you a joyful holiday season filled with peace, happiness, and time with loved ones.
Our Christmas Sing Along is happening Tuesday, December 16 at 5:30 PM in the WES Gym.
Enjoy sing-along carols by Weaverville Elementary and festive music by the Trinity Preparatory Band.
Bring your holiday spirit and let’s kick off the season together! ❤️🎄
Join us December 15th–19th as we celebrate with fun dress-up days all week long.
Pajamas, Santa & elves, Whoville, winter sparkle, and candy-cane colors—let’s show our WES/Trinity Prep spirit! ❤️💚
Make sure outfits are school-friendly. We can’t wait to see everyone participate!
😺🎉This week, the Wildcat staff spotlight shines on the dedicated teachers of the TPA 7th/8th grade wing: Maribel Lootens, Colin Smith, and Jenny Baudizzon. This amazing team is a true asset to our school, with each member contributing their unique talents.
Colin Smith, with 32 years of experience, brings a wealth of knowledge to his Language Arts and History classes. He continually inspires students with fresh ideas and his diverse passions, from chess and bird watching to bread making and mountain biking.
Maribel Lootens is a truly gifted educator who brings science to life daily. She challenges students in her Spanish 1 and Yearbook classes, ensuring they are thoroughly prepared for the academic rigor of high school.
Jenny Baudizzon, a WES Alumni, has returned home after graduating from UC Davis. She infuses Math and Science lessons with her joy for learning and fresh perspectives. Her favorite aspect of working at WES is our strong sense of community.
We are incredibly lucky to have this strong and dedicated team, who consistently make learning an engaging experience every day!😺🎉
Our Christmas Sing Along is happening Tuesday, December 16 at 5:30 PM in the WES Gym.
Enjoy sing-along carols by Weaverville Elementary and festive music by the Trinity Preparatory Band.
Bring your holiday spirit and let’s kick off the season together! ❤️🎄
🎨 Free holiday crafts
☕ Hot cocoa & popcorn bar
🎁 Free entry to win a toy
📅 December 9th, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 WES Cafeteria
🎟️ Raffle tickets for themed baskets: $1 each or 6 for $5
Bring the whole family for a festive night of fun! 🎄
🎨 Free holiday crafts
☕ Hot cocoa & popcorn bar
🎁 Free entry to win a toy
📅 December 9th, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 WES Cafeteria
🎟️ Raffle tickets for themed baskets: $1 each or 6 for $5
Bring the whole family for a festive night of fun! 🎄
From basketball tournaments and holiday performances to early release days and winter break, we’ve got a full month of events to celebrate the season. Happy Holidays, Wildcats! 💚🤍
Visit redwoodtoysfortots.org to sign up, the deadline is Friday, December 5th.
🎄 Toy distribution will take place on Thursday, December 18th from 5–7PM at the Veteran’s Memorial Hall.
Please plan ahead and do not bring children to the distribution.
Let’s help make the holidays brighter for local kids! ❤️
Visit redwoodtoysfortots.org to sign up, the deadline is Friday, December 5th.
🎄 Toy distribution will take place on Thursday, December 18th from 5–7PM at the Veteran’s Memorial Hall.
Please plan ahead and do not bring children to the distribution.
Let’s help make the holidays brighter for local kids! ❤️
California provides $500–$1,500 in a college savings account for eligible students — but families must have a completed Free & Reduced-Price Meal (FRPM) application on file and qualify based on income.
Who is eligible?
✔ All children born on or after July 1, 2022, AND
✔ Students enrolled in grades 1–12 during the 2021–22 school year, OR
✔ Students enrolled in 1st grade during the 2022–23 school year
AND qualify based on income.
Learn more ➜ www.calkids.org
We are so grateful for everything Mrs. Geist brings to our school, she even brought her basketball expertise to our TPA Girls Basketball team this year by helping coach our young athletes.
What is her favorite part of working at WES/TPA? She says, “I love the people that I work with here and the support my program gets. The families I get to work with are amazing!”
We think Mrs. Geist is amazing- and we appreciate all she does for our campus family and our community!😺🎉
