The next few weeks at a glance:
Academic:
December 19-January 2:
Winter Break
Tuesday, January 3:
Secondary Makeup Exams - 8am
Thursday, January 12:
HOC Resale Event
Friday, January 13:
Secondary Ice Cream Day
Thursday, January 26:
Secondary Public Tour
Athletic:
Friday, December 16:
G7 Girls Basketball vs. Nazarene Christian - 4pm
G8 Boys Basketball vs. Nazarene Christian - 5pm
JV Boys Basketball vs. Temple FW - 6pm
Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Temple FW - 7:30pm
Friday, January 6:
Varsity Girls @ Victory Baptist - 6:30pm
JV Girls Basketball @ Victory Baptist - 5pm
G9 Boys Basketball vs Red River - 5pm
JV Boys Basketball vs. Red River - 6pm
Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Red River - 7:30pm
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A Message From the Head of School
The Holiday Break is upon us, and to send us off into rest and relaxation, we have a message from our Head of School, Dr. Sean Wilson!
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Westlake Academy Career Fair Interest Form
"My personal project, in which I learn about the various aspects of the medical field, especially those careers that are rarely spoken of, will culminate in a career fair showcasing all types of careers! In order to make this event possible, I need people willing to volunteer on either the 19th or 23rd of January from 2:45-3:25 pm. If you can help out, it would help future professionals with some guidance and insight into the careers they may be interested in. You’ll essentially need to answer some general Q&A from the students and give descriptions of your career. I’ll also make some brochures or google slides with the careers that will be discussed the day of the career fair so that everyone is able to get the information that they need." -Vennela Narra, Westlake Academy Student. You can help Venella out by filling out the Career Fair Interest Form!
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Some Thank You Notes to our Affiliates!
With the first semester coming to a close, we wanted to send a few thank you messages to those who have helped make this semester great!
Thank you to Dr. Myers and the rest of the Westlake Academy Foundation Staff for the incredible support they provide to our students and staff, day in and day out, ensuring our needs and wants are met through their fantastic efforts!
Thank you to the Westlake Academy House of Commons for everything they have done for the Westlake Academy Community, from Monster Mash to snacks and special support for the staff, we are immensely thankful for the effort and time you give to WA!
Thank you to the WAAC and all of our athletic volunteers, for the fantastic support they have provided our Athletic Programs this semester, and the long hours they have put in to make our experiences special!
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Uniform Resale
Save the date for the next Uniform Resale event January 12. More information to come!
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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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Ordering Graduation Regalia
This is a reminder that WA graduation regalia for our Seniors is ordered directly from Jostens. Their early-bird special on caps and gowns has been extended to midnight on Sunday December 11. You can go directly to the cap and gown page on their website by clicking this link. All purchased caps and gowns are delivered directly to Westlake Academy, and usually arrive around March. The main WA page on Jostens website can be found at the link below!
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As a follow up of the information presented to the students yesterday during ATL, we wanted to share the presentation about ISLS 2023, as well as the application form. Below is the abridged version!
Venue: Uplands College: White River, South Africa
Estimated Travel Dates: March 9-18, 2023
Participating Schools are from: Thailand, USA, South Africa, Belgium, Germany and Canada.
Cost of the Trip: airfare from DFW to Johannesburg/White River. (Estimated $1500)
Overview of Selection Process: The following data points will be taken into account: grades, attendance and behavior records, involvement in student life at Westlake Academy, quality of written statements, student seniority and leadership roles, among others.
Deadline to Apply: Jan 3, 2023.
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Counselor Carl's Corner 12/16!
Here is this week's edition of Counselor Carl's Corner! PSAT Scores will be available on Dec. 5-6, Ringling College has a Creative Writing Contest, and there are plenty of summer opportunities! Inside is useful information for applying dates and times for information sessions and virtual events for universities across the country! Congratulations to all of our Blacksmiths who have already received acceptances, as well! That list is getting to be impressively long!
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MYP Coffee
Save the date for January 20, for another informative Parent Coffee. More details are to follow!
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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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The Library saw plenty of awesome visitors!
This semester, the Bradley Library was a very popular place for incredible guests! From guest readers and speakers, to therapy dogs, to a turtle and even a princess! We thank all of our visitors for taking the time to come and say hello!
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Westlake Academy
2600 JT Ottinger Road, Westlake, Texas 76262
817.490.5757
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