The next few weeks at a glance:
Friday, September 23:
5:30pm - JH Football vs Chant
7pm - Varsity Football vs. Chant
Tuesday, September 27:
WAHOC Uniform Resale
4pm - 7th Grade Volleyball vs. Dasche
5pm - 8th Grade Volleyball vs. Fellowship Academy
6pm - JV Volleyball vs. Cornerstone Granbury
7pm - Varsity Volleyball vs. Colleyville Covenant
Thursday, September 29:
7pm - JV Football vs Bethesda
4:30pm - 7th Grade Volleyball @ Prestonwood-Prosper
5:30pm -8th Grade Volleyball @ Prestonwood-Prosper
Friday, September 30:
5:30pm - JH Football vs. Coram Deo Academy
7pm - Homecoming Game Varsity Football vs. Coram Deo Academy
The Homecoming Court Festivities will happen at Halftime!
Saturday, October 1:
7:30-10pm High School Homecoming Dance
Cross Country @ Decatur the Reunion Run
Monday, October 3:
First Full Dress Day
Wednesday, October 5:
NJHS Fall Induction Ceremony
Friday, October 7:
First StuCo Pizza Day
MYP Parent Coffee
Monday, October 24:
Picture Day for K-11
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Blacksmith Giving Day Was a
Tremendous Success!
Blacksmith Giving Day was yesterday, September 22, and the Westlake Academy Community rallied together for a historic Blacksmith Giving Day total! We surpassed the $1 million mark around 6:30pm last night and ended up with a sensational $1.18 million dollars! We are so thankful to everyone who made donations of any shape and size. The $1.1M was the must-have money, and thanks to so many generous families, we have it! Now the fun will be how much more can we raise from the remainder of our WA families for the things that had to get cut from budget or put on hold. Just because Blacksmith Giving Day has come and passed, doesn't mean you can't still contribute to this years Blacksmith Fund. The WA Leadership team is hard at work on how to best use extra funds for maximum student impact. Reach out to Dr. Shelly Myers with any questions at smyers@westlakeacademy.org!
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The Results from our First Survey are in!
We have received the results from the years first survey question of "What excites you and what makes you nervous about this school year?" and as promised, we are sharing them with you today! If you are interested in the results of the survey, and seeing the great topics of both excitement and concern, please follow the link below to see the response summaries! We have begun working on our action plan to address the concerns listed, and will share that plan with you next week. Your thoughts and ideas are important to us, and the more feedback we get the better!
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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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Meat U Anywhere Homecoming Tailgating!
Don't miss a great night of Tailgating and Friday Night Football! Meat U Anywhere BBQ will offer $10 HOCO Meal Deals for the Homecoming Game, September 30, so come hungry, then cool off with a treat from the Kona Ice Truck! Bring your friends and family, the more the merrier! Junior High starts at 5:30pm, with Varsity kicking off at 7:00pm. We hope to see you all there!
Don't miss being close to the action! Get your reserved tailgate spot today by visiting TheWAAC.com!
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A Few After School Activities and Clubs still have Openings!
If your student is looking for some extra-curricular activities this school year, we still have some openings in some incredible clubs and groups! Here are a few of the openings we still have:
Mondays - Robotics (G8-12), Girls who Code (G2-5), Orchestra (G6-12)
Tuesdays - Board Games in Spanish (G5-6)
Wednesdays - Guitar Club (G3-6)
Thursdays - Asian Arts Club (G7-12), Apparel Design Club (G11-12), Black Student Connection Club (G6-12)
Fridays - Girls Who Code (G8-12)
You can also check out a full listing of clubs, or get registered with the buttons below!
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We also need volunteers to help during the event! Please sign up HERE to help.
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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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Spooky Sponsors
We are looking for sponsors to make Monster Mash a Spooky Success! Click either flyer below to email fundraising@wahoc.org and become a Spooky Sponsor!
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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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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 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 Tardies
A large number of student tardies after the starting time of 7:50 am is continuing to be a trend. I would ask parents to do all that they can to be on time for the start of the school day as the morning announcements and specialist programs begin shortly after the arrival time of 7:50 am.
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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 HOC Parents Coffee
Please join us on October 14th from 7:50 am to 8:30 am at the PYP STEM Lab for a discussion on PYP assessments, grading, and communications. PYP leadership are the speakers for this event and will answer any questions you have. Email pypcommunity@wahoc.org to RSVP by October 12th.
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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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Grade 10 Puerto Rico Trip
Following the extreme weather in Puerto Rico last month, we have been in contact with EF Tours regarding the status of Octobers planned trip. At this point, no determinations have been made, but we will keep you informed with any updates as soon as we get them! Mr. Ituah will follow up with all Grade 10 families once EF Tours makes a determination as to whether to continue with the trip, postpone, or change the travel destination.
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Counselor Carl's Corner 9/23!
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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Grade 3 Students in the Library!
Grade 3 students loved reading the Bluebonnet Award winning “Memoirs of a Tortoise” by Devin Scillian, hearing from illustrator Tim Bowers, & reflecting on what they would include in their own memoirs.
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2600 JT Ottinger Road, Westlake, Texas 76262
817.490.5757
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