Back to School Newsletter 2022-23
Important Info for Fall 2022-23 School Year!
Welcome Back, Westy Academy Students and Families!
Welcome back! We truly hope you have had a fantastic summer, and shared some experiences and fun with each other during your time off of school!
With the summer almost behind us, it's time to start thinking about gearing up for a successful start to school! Take a moment to browse through this newsletter, and gather all the important information you will need to begin the year worry-free.
First thing is FIRST!
if you have not completed online registration for your student, make sure to take care of that ASAP! Every student will need to have a registration completed in order to start school come August 15th. This is a yearly formality, and very important to ensuring we have all your personal updated information in our systems.
You can find the steps to complete Online Registration below in the Enrollment section!
Next, be sure to also take care of filling out the Free/Reduced Lunch application for each of your students! Again, this is another necessary formality for all students. Even if you do not qualify for free/reduced lunches, your responses help our school on a whole--allowing for free breakfast for all students, free lunches for students 5th grade and younger, and daily afternoon nutritious snacks at dismissal.
GREAT NEWS! Save 50% on your student's technology fee if you complete the Free/Reduced Lunch application before Oct. 1st! Don't miss this opportunity to save money on student fees!
Click this link to be directed to the application page---->https://www.nlappscloud.com/
We have some new teachers and staff to welcome to our Owl Family too! Be on the look out in the next newsletter for their quick introductions and bios as they join our team.
See you all in just a couple short weeks!
~Ms. Michelle
Hard to Say Goodbye!
Although this news comes with a tremendous amount of sadness for our school, it is something to be celebrated for Ms. Jennifer! She has decided to pursue her dream of becoming a Special Education Teacher and will be a full time college student this fall. We cannot imagine a better suited career for her!
Jennifer has made such a dynamic impact on our school and has undoubtedly, helped to build the strong community we have within our families and students. Jennifer literally knew each and every student's first and last names, grades and teachers by memory--as well as every single parent's---and always made everyone feel seen, heard and taken care of when in her presence. This is something to be revered and will be hard to replace!
We understand that we ALL will feel this absence over the next few months as we search, onboard and train another assistant.
We appreciate your patience with us as we navigate the beginning of the school year, and will always do our very best to be sure every family's needs are met.
We love you, Ms. Jennifer! Good Luck in College!
Steps for School Registration
To re-enroll, please visit your Parent Portal account through Infinite Campus.
https://westminsterco.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/westminster.jsp
Log in as Parent
On gray left side bar, click “MORE” button
Then click the “Online Regisration” button
Ensure ALL your WPS students are highlighted in green
Click “Begin Registration”
**Parents should complete ONE application for ALL students living in the household, regardless of the WPS school they attend.
Westy Academy School Store is LIVE!
Choose from a wide selection of short sleeves, polos, crew neck sweaters, long sleeve shirts, hoodies, and more--with different color options too!
Sizes Toddler (pre-k) through Adult offered.
Orders placed through locally owned Gemini Imprints, and then sent directly to the school for pick up by the student or parent!
Students can wear any clothing with our school logo on it as part of the student uniform dress code.
Happy Shopping!
https://www.geminipromos.com/ws/ws.dll/Showroom?DistID=22940&StoreID=221507
Westy Academy School Uniform Policy
What Shall I Wear?
Attire, styles, and modes of appearance for Westy Academy students are those that are not detrimental to the learning environment of the school and the safety and general welfare of all students and faculty.
SHIRTS
Royal blue, navy blue, or forest green collared shirts or sweaters.
Students can also wear any shirt/sweater with the Westminster Academy School Logo. If interested in purchasing school logo apparel, please visit https://www.geminipromos.com/ws/ws.dll/Showroom?DistID=22940&StoreID=221507.
Pants:
Khaki or Navy Blue pants, shorts or skirts/skorts. Jumpers may be worn. Minimum length for shorts and skirts/skorts is "four fingers above knee"
SHOES
Can be any color or style in a closed toe tennis shoe. Tennis shoes are required for participation in P.E.
No Heelies (roller shoes). Maintain appropriate shoes for the season.
Closed toed tennis shoes of any style or color are to be worn to school daily. This is so students can play safely on the playground and participate in P.E.
If a student arrives at school and is not compliant with the uniform code, a phone call will be made to the parent/s and they will need to bring the appropriate apparel.
2022-23 School Supply Lists
Calendar of Events
- July 30th: Adams County Back to School Bash; 10am-3pm; 11860 Pecos St.
- August 11th: Back to School Night; 4:30p-6:00pm
- August 15th: First Day of School for Kindergrten-8th grades
- August 15th: Early Dismissal @ 1:40 for all grades
- August 17th: First Day of Preschool
- August 22nd: Early Dismissal @ 1:40 for all grades
- August 29th: Early Dismissal @ 1:40 for all grades
- September 5th: NO SCHOOL--Labor Day
Innovation School Calendar