The next few weeks at a glance:

Sunday, August 14:
Resale Shop in the Dining Hall: 1-5pm
Monday, August 15:
Resale Shop in the Dining Hall: 9am-2pm
PYP Back to School Night
New Student Orientation: 4pm
Grades KG, G1, and G4: 5-5:45pm
Grades G2, G3, and G5: 6-6:45pm
Tuesday, August 16:
MYP New Student Session: 4pm in the
Performance Hall
Secondary Back to School Night
Grades 6-8: 5-5:45pm
Grades 9-12: 6-6:45p,
Wednesday, August 17:
First day of school!
Monday, August 22
Parent Meeting for Camp Eagle Trip/Fundraiser:
4-4:30pm in the Performance Hall
Tuesday, August 23:
New WA Staff Reception in the lounge across from the Town Council Chambers, 1500 Solana Blvd, Bldg 7: 6-8pm
Thursday, August 25:
New WA Parent Reception in the lounge across from the Town Council Chambers, 1500 Solana Blvd, Bldg 7: 6-8pm

Back to School Nights are Just Around the Corner!

Westlake Academy Back to School Nights are Monday, August 15th, and Tuesday, August 16th. Come explore your new classrooms and meet your new teachers! Before you leave, be sure to visit with the Westlake Academy Foundation, House of Commons, and others to make sure you have all your bases covered before Wednesday!
Important Announcements
Important Notes from the Nurse!
If your child has food/non-food allergies, asthma, diabetes, or seizures, please fill out the forms on Health Office Page BEFORE THE START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. These forms let the health office staff know what action to take in case of an emergency. Also, if you are sending medications to school for your child, you will also need to fill out the Medicine Authorization Form. Please send the forms to nurse@westlakeacademy.org.
Stop by our New Website!
We know that overhauling and updating the Westlake Academy Website was a top priority for parents, and we listened! Check out the new WestlakeAcademy.org and all the changes that have been made, in an effort to make your experience better!
Double Check the Back to School Toolkit before School Starts Wednesday!
The toolkit is full of useful info before we all head back to campus! You can find information on school supply lists, uniform ordering, medical forms and medication, SchoolsBuddy, volunteer opportunities, and more!

Uniform Resale
The HOC Uniform Resale event will be held Sunday, August 14th from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm AND Monday, August 15th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Dining Hall...everything is $5! *Please note, we have a limited amount of Spirit Wear for sale, please see the Spirit Shop on campus or online for more styles.
Spirit Shop!
Come see the House of Commons at both Back to School nights in the Dining Hall to purchase in-stock inventory. You can also order from the Spirit Shop Online Store!
Help us Welcome our new WA Teachers and Staff!
We recently welcomed an excellent new group of teachers for the 2022-2023 school year, and created a glimpse behind the scenes for you to get to know a few of them in a little more detail!

Primary News
Hours for Kindergarten:
August 17 and 18: Kindergarten students are assigned to either a morning session (7:50-10:30) or afternoon session (11:30-2:00). Email aschneider@westlakeacademy.org if you need a reminder of which session your child attends.

August 19-Sept. 2: Kindergarten students attend school from 7:50-2:00 pm. 

Starting Tuesday, September 7th: Kindergarten students will attend school during regular hours.
Kinder Corner:
The first day of school is a time of mixed emotions. After you drop the kids at their classrooms, join the House of Commons in the PYP Commons for a special Tears and Cheers celebration for kindergarten parents.
Secondary News
Camp Eagle
Grade 6 students will head to Camp Eagle next month, 19-22 September 2022. 
The trip's costs have not been finalized until we have proceeds from the Grade 6 fundraiser.

On Friday 27 August, Grade 6 students (and parent volunteers) will have the opportunity to participate in a car wash at the Westlake Fire Department from 3:30 to 6:00 pm. WA buses will take the students to the Fire House and parents will collect them. The field trip forms will be sent via SchoolsBuddy once school has started. This will be an excellent opportunity for students to help each other reduce the cost of the trip as well as participate in service projects. 

Please join the Grade 6 team for an informational meeting on Monday 22 August at 4 pm in the Performance Hall. We will share information about both events.
2022 was the Best Year for WA Diploma Candidates on Record!
The May 2022 session saw the best ever performance by WA diploma candidates. Out of the 63 full diploma candidates in the Class of 2022, a very impressive 92.1% gained the prestigious IB diploma. The global average pass rate for the IB diploma was 85.6%. Our diploma recipients earned an average of 32 points, with an average subject score of 5.14, both record highs for a full examination session at Westlake Academy.
College Counseling
Each week, Carl Tippen, College Counselor, provides us with a comprehensive look at various topics in the college counseling world including scholarship opportunities, summer programs, and a listing of colleges that our seniors are being accepted to. See all the details for this week here.
Academy Affiliates
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!
Blacksmith Photo Diary
A Few Pictures from the Staffs First Week Back
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Westlake Academy
2600 JT Ottinger Road, Westlake, Texas 76262 
817.490.5757