The next few weeks at a glance:
Academy Calendar:
Tuesday, April 4:
WAHOC Monthly Meeting
Thursday, April 6:
No Classes (Professional Development Day)
Friday, April 7:
No School (Holiday)
Monday, April 10:
No School (Holiday)
Tuesday, April 11:
MYP Parent Coffee
Thursday, April 13:
IB Continuum Exhibition
Friday, April 14:
Secondary Ice Cream Day
Saturday, April 15:
Prom 2023
Saturday, April 22:
Westlake Academy Career Fair
Bandana Bonanza
Friday, April 28:
StuCo Pizza Day
Saturday, April 29:
Westlake Academy Foundation Gala
Friday, May 26:
Last Day of School
Saturday, May 27:
Class of 2023 Graduation
Athletic Calendar:
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Yearbooks Still Available
We still have a few yearbooks left for those that have not purchased them! Make sure you take advantage now before we're sold out! Buy your Yearbook HERE!
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Operation Secret Service Wrap-Up
On March 9th, NHS students at Westlake Academy hosted a secondary school-wide service event, Operation Secret Service (OSS) to serve the local community of the DFW area. Working along with their advisory groups, 370+ students from grades 6-10 served to assemble 270 snack packs and 55 hygiene kits for low-income families, write cards of encouragement for veterans, beautify Westlake Academy’s campus with posters and bulletin boards, among others. Learn more below!
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WA Foundation Gala
How do you GALA? Make sure you have your tickets by April 13th to be part of this amazing night to CELEBRATE our teachers and community! All sponsor tickets and individual tickets must be purchased by 4/13. No walk-up or last minute tickets available as the Gala team will be busy prepping for our special guests! Which we hope includes YOU!
For those who may be questioning how to even pronounce Gala? Fear not! We have you covered as well.
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Drumline Return
We will be having two informational sessions for those interested in joining the drumline! We ask any interested students in Grades 8-11 to stop by. Experience is great, but not necessary. For more details reach out to Coach Ponder. Details below:
Tuesday, April 11th and Wednesday, April 12th.
3:45-4:45p in the Field house
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WA Alum on Wheel of Fortune
Connor Kraska, a Westlake Academy alumnus, will be competing during the show's College Week Showcase on April 3 where the contestants will be answering university themed word-puzzles! You can learn more below!
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Athletics Conversation Rescheduled
The Athletics Conversation, previously scheduled for earlier in the semester, has been rescheduled and will take place April 5 from 6-7:30pm in the Fieldhouse Classroom. We look forward to speaking about the future of our athletics programs.
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Bandana Bonanza
Bandana Bonanza is April 22! Tickets are on sale now. Don't miss out on all the incredible activities the WAHOC has planned for everyone! There will be giant inflatables, laser tag, a zip line, petting zoo, face painting, crafts, a gift basket auction, food , fun and more! Sponsorships are also available now! Check out the flyer for more details! You can order wristbands at the link below!
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Prom Tickets are available on SchoolsBuddy!
Make sure you get your Prom tickets purchased before Prom on April 15! Tickets are $75, and are available on SchoolsBuddy or can be purchased by check in the Secondary Front Office. If you are bringing a guest that doesn't go to Westlake Academy, be sure to grab a form from the secondary office and get it turned in by April 14.
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WAHOC Nominations are live!
Nominations for WAHOC positions for next year is live! We welcome self nominations if you see a role you are interested in, or you can nominate another parent. The deadline for nominations is April 7. Nominations Link
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Spirit Shop Updates!
The online store closes tonight at midnight. March 31st! This is the last chance to purchase discounted items. $10 T-shirts and more! Online Spirit Shop
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Field Day 2023!
We are taking the GAMES from the screens to the fields in this year's Video Game themed Field Day!! We need your help to make this happen! If you are able to volunteer, by running a station, April 28th from 8am-12pm please fill out the form below.
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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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PYP Parent Coffee
Please join us for our final Parent Coffee of the year, Friday, April 14th at 8:00 am in the PYP STEM Lab. The topic will be the holistic nature of IB learning and how to learn through the ATLs. Please RSVP to aschneider@westlakeacademy.org
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MYP Parent Coffee
Please join us for our final Parent Coffee of the year, Tuesday, April 11 at 8:00 am in the Field House Classroom. Dr. Owen and Mr. Tippen will discuss the transition to DP. Please RSVP to MYPCommunity@wahoc.org
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Counselor Carl's Corner 3/31!
Be sure to check out the potential Summer and Scholarship options available! Brown and Columbia are instituting Test-Optional Admissions, and the Common Application Essay Prompt will remain unchanged next year. Learn more in this week's edition of Counselor Carl's Corner!
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The Westlake Academy Foundation, House of Commons, and the Athletic Club 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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G3's make Terrariums!
G3 students got to make terrariums this week in the STEM lab! They were great listeners and used their thinking skills to learn all about the function of each layer in a terrarium. This was taught by a real-life geologist. Ask them all about it!
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Tang Math Challenge
Thanks to all our Greg Tang Spring Break Challenge participants! Be on the lookout for a summer challenge coming soon from
Mrs. Pulis.
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Westlake Academy
2600 JT Ottinger Road, Westlake, Texas 76262
817.490.5757
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