Family News

On Thursday the Bills Mobile Pep Rally for the Play Offs will be stopping by Westminster.

Students are all encouraged to wear Bills Gear, or Red, White and Blue to show they believe.

Once again they are stopping here because of partnership with Buffalo Promise Neighborhood, which is a part of our 30 years of support from M & T Bank.

Please share the link with anyone looking for an excellent school for their students next year. Westminster is doing great in our Academics. When compared to the K-8 Buffalo Schools, Westminster scored 1st in Science, 2nd in ELA, and 3rd in Math. We also did better than many other Charter Schools, such as CSAT, Elmwood Village Hertel, Buffalo United, and King Center, to name a few. The application link is below. If you have a rising Kindergartener please apply for them to secure their spot. If your child is currently enrolled you do no need to complete an application.

For every family you recommend who applies for next year you will be entered in a drawing for a $100 gift card.

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Dear Parents and Guardians,

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend with your family and friends. Thank you to

everyone who has attended our Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings over the past couple

of months. Your participation truly makes a difference.

**At the last meeting, we had Mrs. Wind attend asking for parent(s) to volunteer to be a Girl Scout

Troop Leader. We have many girls in the school that want to participate. Please reach out to Mrs.

Wind for further information. Also, Brittany Higgs from the director of YWCA After School

program attended recruiting more students to join. After School is available up to 8th grade and

there are so many activities that the kids love for all ages. Please see Brittany for your application.

PAC has several activities planned for the near future, and we hope you can contribute your time

and efforts.

Here are some of the upcoming events:

Can/Bottle Drive (Proposed dates: January 6th–January 20th)

• Volunteers are needed to help collect and drop off donations.

School Dance (MAY– Grades 6–8)

• We are forming a planning committee.

• Chaperones will be needed on the night of the event.

• Proposal: Valentine’s Dance/ Flower Fundraiser.

Uniform Exchange (Ongoing)

• We are collecting gently used uniforms, including shirts, sweatshirts, and pants.

• Donations can be dropped off at the main office.

• Larger sizes are especially needed.

If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me,

Candice McFoy, at 716-846-9901 (text/call) or cmcfoy0609@gmail.com.

Our next PAC meeting will be held on Thursday, January 16th, from 5:30–6:30 PM. Your input

and feedback are always welcome.

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Thank you for your continued support and commitment to Westminster Community Charter

School. Wishing you a season filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished moments with your

loved ones.

Sincerely,

Candice McFoy

President, Parent Advisory Committee

Westminster Community Charter School

• Establish routines: Set consistent bedtimes, wake-up times, and morning schedules to ensure your child is well-rested and prepared for school.

• Plan ahead: Pack backpacks, choose clothes, and prepare breakfast the night before to avoid morning rush.

• Communicate with the school: Stay informed about school policies, attend parent-teacher conferences, and promptly contact the school if there are any attendance issues.

• Address concerns: Talk to your child about any anxieties or challenges they might be facing at school that could affect their attendance.

• Make school appealing: Discuss positive aspects of school with your child, highlight interesting activities, and encourage involvement in extracurriculars.

• Monitor attendance: Regularly check your child's attendance record and discuss any absences with them.

• Reinforce positive behavior: Acknowledge and praise your child's good attendance, and consider setting up small rewards for consistent school presence.

• Limit unnecessary absences: Avoid taking your child out of school for minor reasons, like doctor appointments that can be scheduled after school hours.

• Set expectations: Clearly communicate the importance of regular attendance and discuss consequences for excessive absences.

January 6 - Kindergarten and Grade 8 UB Science Field Trip

January 7 - Grade 1 and Grade 7 UB Science Field Trip

January 8 - Grade 2 and Grade 6 UB Science Field Trip

January 9 - Grade 3 and Grade 4 UB Science Field Trip, Bills Day, All students can wear Bills Gear or Red, White and Blue

January 10 -Grade 5 UB Science Field Trip

January 16 - Bingo Night 5:00-6:30 pm, PAC Meeting 5:30-6:30 pm

January 20 - No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 21 - Home Basketball Games 4:30

January 22 - Math Interim Grades 3-8

January 23 - End of 2nd Quarter, Home Basketball Games 4:30

January 24 - Kindergarten Field Trip

January 28 - ELA Interim Grades 3-8

January 29 - No School, Lunar New Year

January 30 - Lockdown Drill

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Check out our updated website: https://www.westminsterccs.org/

With your support, we look forward to building on our school’s 30-year history

of educating our community’s children. With your help, we can grow our pride!