The next few weeks at a glance:
Thursday, September 1-21:
Early Giving for Blacksmith Giving Day
Friday, September 16:
NJHS Invitation Letters Emailed to Eligible Candidates
Monday, September 19:
NJHS Candidate Informational Meeting
Thursday, September 22:
Blacksmith Giving Day
5:30 PM JH Football vs Thesa (Home)
7:00 PM JV Football vs Thesa #1 (Home)
Friday, September 23:
Deadline for Submitting NJHS Application
7:00 PM Varsity Football vs Thesa #1 (Home)
Tuesday, September 27:
WAHOC Uniform Resale
Friday, September 30:
Homecoming Game
First StuCo Pizza Day
Saturday, October 1:
High School Homecoming Dance 7:30-10pm
Wednesday, October 5th:
NJHS Fall Induction Ceremony
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Blacksmith Giving Day is this coming Thursday, September 22!
Blacksmith Giving Day is nearly upon us! You can check out Mr. Wilson's video message below by clicking on the image below, and we ask that you please head to our Giving Day Donation Page when you are able, and give your families Individual Best to help maintain Westlake Academy as the premier school in Texas! Reach out to Dr. Shelly Myers with any questions at smyers@westlakeacademy.org!
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Homecoming Spirit Week!
Here are the themes for the week of September 26-30:
Monday- College and Sports
Tuesday- Twin Tuesday
Wednesday- Wacky Wednesday
Thursday- Country VS Country club
Friday- Gold Out for childhood cancer warriors and heroes
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Homecoming Dance Info!
This years Homecoming Dance for Grades 9-12 will take place October 1, from 7:30-10:00pm at the Marriot Solana.
Registration will open next week!
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Westlake Academy Forges Ahead!
As we grow and move forward together as a community, we have changed our Westlake Academy hashtag to reflect those changes! From this point forward we ask that if you are sharing content, or experiences, or pictures related to the Westlake Academy, that you use #WAForgeAhead. This new tag epitomizes our growth as we move through the Academy, as well as the ideals of the IB Academy that we are lifelong learners!
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Homecoming Tailgating
The WAAC is selling a limited number of lower lot reserved tailgating spots for the game. They can be purchased prior to the game at www.thewaac.com for $50.
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WAHOC Resale Shop has changed dates! |
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Soccer News!
Westlake Academy Soccer will look a little different this year. After a long relationship with the TCAF Conference, the Athletic Program is moving all sports to the TAIAO Conference beginning in the 2022/2023 season.
With this change brings a new structure. Instead of the COED format in TCAF, Westlake will have Men’s Varsity and Women’s Varsity teams moving forward. There will also be a move from Fall to Winter for the Soccer schedule. Although currently changing to TAIAO, the Athletic Program at WA is moving towards the goal of becoming a UIL program. With that in mind, UIL plays a winter soccer schedule. Both Men’s and Women’s Soccer programs at WA will play an independent winter schedule. This allows both programs to play more competitive teams, develop relationships with UIL programs, and minimize conflict
with club soccer seasons. Both the Men’s and Women’s teams are looking forward to this new competitive path!
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National Junior Honor Society Key Dates
Friday, September 16 - NJHS Fall Invitation Letters Emailed to Eligible Candidates
Monday, September 19 @ 4:00p NJHS Candidate Informational Meeting (For Students and Parents - See Invitation Letter if Applicable)
Friday, September 23 @ 9pm - Deadline for Submitting NJHS Application (Eligible Candidates Only)
Wednesday, October 5 @ 5pm - NJHS Fall Induction Ceremony
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Save the Date: Monster Mash!
October 22, 4:30-7:30 pm. New this year, order t-shirts through the Spirit Shop online store and get them before the event.
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We're looking for Football Announcers!
If you have ever wanted to live out the childhood dream of being an announcer, this is your time to shine! We're looking for PA announcers for the remaining home Football games. If interested, please reach out to quingreaves@gmail.com for mroe information! |
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Our First StuCo Pizza Day is October 7!
Pizza Day is a Student Council fundraiser. When you order pizza the profits are going to student council’s account so that they may be able to make improvements and host events for the students. We appreciate all of your support!
By ordering the pizza, your child will also be supplied with a small snack and a drink. If your child does not order pizza, then he/she is responsible for bringing lunch from home. No hot lunch service will be available. There is regular and GLUTEN FREE pizza available for purchase. If your child is absent on Pizza Day, please consider the funds paid as a donation to Student Council.
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Yearbooks
Welcome back Blacksmiths! Yearbooks are currently on presale for a discounted price of $90 until September 31. Yearbook pre-orders are done through SchoolsBuddy or at Bit.ly/YB-PURCHASE. Please email us if you have any questions at yearbook@westlakeacademy.org.
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Spirit Shop!
The Spirit Shop Trailer will be open during the Resale Event, Tuesday, September 27. We will be open from 8:00am to 2:00pm, so swing by and shop before the weather changes! As always, this day/times are dependent on the weather cooperating.
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Sponsor Blacksmith Football Games
Would you and your family or company be interested in sponsoring THURSDAY or FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS? The WAAC is currently accepting tax-deductible donations for the 6 remaining WA home football games. Rental cost is $1,000 a week. WAAC welcomes families, teams and business sponsors! Donors will be recognized over the PA at halftime for the games they sponsor! Please contact quingreaves@gmail.com or patriciasansone@me.com.
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WAHOC Teacher Appreciation
Let's show our teachers and staff appreciation by powering up their day and stocking up the teachers' lounge with nutritious goodies and snacks! We welcome donations for as little as $5, so please donate by signing up for one or more slots using the SIGNUP HERE.
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PYP Dress Code
The student uniform standards encourage a productive learning environment in which students can focus on learning, appreciate an awareness of others without distractions, develop character and good citizenship skills, and instill respect and self-discipline.
The required Dress Code for each day is as follows:
Monday is full dress uniform, starting October 3 through the 2022 school year.
Tuesday through Thursday is casual dress uniform.
Friday is Spirit Wear.
Dress Code Footwear in Kindergarten and Grade 1:
Kindergarten and grade 1 students will be permitted to wear athletic/tennis shoes due to their age and the difficulty in changing for recess and the physical education program.
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International Teacher Experience
We are excited to announce a partnership with Malmo University, School of Education, Sweden. Malmo University has one of the largest teacher training facilities in Sweden and covers the whole educational spectrum from pre-school teaching to upper secondary levels.
The university offers teaching practice throughout the student's studies. We are pleased to welcome Ms. Ottilia Noelle who will have her teaching training at Westlake Academy in the grade 4 section of the PYP. Mrs. Harmony Lokash will be her supervising teacher commencing on Monday, September 19 through to Friday, October 15.
This will be a wonderful opportunity to promote our IB World School and develop future partnerships in the Scandinavian countries!
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PYP Curriculum Night Recordings
Thank you for joining us for the PYP Curriculum night presentations held on Tuesday, September 13. If you were unable to attend, you may find. the recordings of each grade level meeting here.
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Virtual Curriculum Evenings
Thank you to all parents who attended the virtual curriculum evening this week. Please take the opportunity to set up a conference time on Wednesday Late Start days. Knowing firsthand about what your child is learning is an invaluable experience to understand what they are doing well and where they need to improve. We also encourage your child to be with you at these conferences.
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Have Questions? Schedule a meeting with PYP Coordinator Alison Schneider!
Primary parents are invited to schedule a meeting with the PYP Coordinator, Alison Schneider. She is available to support parents as we settle into the new school year. This meeting will support you in understanding IB learning and teaching, ManageBac navigation, and any other PYP-related question you have. Click here to select a time convenient for you.
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PYP Instructional Newsletters
Please click here to view grade-level information from each PYP homeroom teacher. This website will be updated by Friday of each week and will serve as the main communication hub to keep parents apprised of happenings specific to each K-5 classroom.
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Counselor Carl's Corner 9/16!
Following Monday's great College Fair, here is this week's edition of Counselor Carl's Corner! Inside is a TON of useful information, as well as dates and times, for information sessions and virtual events for universities across the country!
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AP Exams
If you are a student in Grades 9, 10 or 11, and will be taking an AP Exam, pay close attention! There are only two steps to get registered for the exams! First, register for your exams by logging into your My AP Login on College Board. Then, Pay for your exams through SchoolsBuddy! PAYMENTS DUE by OCTOBER 4, 2022, but the sooner the better!
For more information about the Grades 11 AP Exams, including date and time, check out our Grade 11 AP Exam Guide.
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WAHOC MYP Parent Coffee Meeting |
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Westlake Academy affiliates provide so much support for our school! Click on the images above to go directly to each of their websites where you will learn more about them and their initiatives! |
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Thursday was International Dot Day!
International Dot Day is celebrated by adults and children for boosting courage so that their creative potential is released. It is a great day to connect and collaborate, and also to celebrate self-expression.
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BE SURE TO FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO STAY CONNECTED! |
Westlake Academy
2600 JT Ottinger Road, Westlake, Texas 76262
817.490.5757
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