Archives for January 2019

Dress Down Day Pass

January 29, 2019 by Erica Bucey

Thanks for watching the What’s Up @ Westlake LIVE Video! To claim your free dress down day pass(es), please enter your information below.

What’s Up @ Westlake LIVE Goes Virtual

January 29, 2019 by Erica Bucey

Due to the extremely cold weather, we have decided to cancel tonight’s What’s Up @ Westlake LIVE event. Instead, we have compiled a brief video to share some important information. The video will be posted tonight via Facebook or you may view it by clicking here.

Accessing the Video

In order to make sure you have access to all the information, please take a moment and join our Westlake Parents’ Association Facebook group. If you visit our main Facebook page, then look to the menu bar for “Groups” you will see the PA group listed there. If you are not already a part of that group, it is closed, which will require you to request to join, and then for your request to be approved.

Information Discussed in the Video:

Continuous Enrollment
New Family Referral Program
Discover Westlake Open House Series (invite your friends!)
Kindergarten Roundup
Parent University (invite your friends!)
Tuition Rates for 2019–20

Can I still get a free dress down day?

Parents who watch the video can still receive a free dress-down day for their students. In the video, we will share a link for parents to confirm they watched the whole thing.

Check your child’s backpack

Did you notice that blue folder full of handouts in your child’s backpack? Included you will find:

Open House/Parent University Postcard – Please give this to a friend! Notice the space at the bottom of the card to write in a referral name (that’s you!). You can receive a $20 tuition rebate check for each new family who attends an Open House and turns in a card with your name on it. Would you like more of these cards? Email [email protected] or stop in the office.
Fun-N-Sun Day Camp Brochure – Westlake is hosting Fun-N-Sun again this year. Registration is now open, and we hope you’ll invite your friends! If you would like additional brochures for your church or mom’s group, email [email protected] or stop in the office.
Merchant Services Program – Do you know someone who processes credit card payments for their business? A generous partner will donate his profits to Westlake for anyone who signs up for his merchant services program.

Opt Out

January 29, 2019 by WCA Office Staff

CE Opt-out

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This form will notify Westlake Christian Academy that one or more of the children in your family will not be returning to the school for the 2019-20 school year and therefore will not be included in Continuous Enrollment. The C.E. tuition down payment to be made in March will not be charged to your family if none of your children remain enrolled for 2019-20. If you are only un-enrolling a part of your family while choosing to keep others enrolled, you will need to fill out this Opt-Out Form but your other child(ren) will remain enrolled until you notify us otherwise.
Parent Name*
First Last
Email*
Number of Students Being Un-enrolled*
Student Name
First Last
Student Name
First Last
Student Name
First Last
Student Name
First Last
Student Name
First Last

Your feedback is important. What are the reasons behind your decision?
Reason for leaving*

Acknowledgement
“I hereby choose not to enroll the above child/children in Continuous Enrollment. I understand that, should I choose to re-enroll the above child/children after March 31, 2019, there will be a registration fee for each child as published.”*
- I acknowledge
Signature

Parent University

January 25, 2019 by Erica Adkins

Have you ever felt ill-equipped as a parent to shepherd your child in this new age of ever-present technology all its challenges?

If so, we’ve created three, free events just for you! Join us as we hear from three different experts in their field: a teacher, a counselor, and a team of speakers. They are all passionate about equipping you to parent your child and seeing your child discover their potential, value, and gifts.

These events are FREE and open to the public, no tickets or registration necessary. We are sure these events will inform you and resource you to grow as a parent. Each event is on a Monday night from 6:30 - 8:30 in our Westlake Gymnasium. Westlake is located at 275 S. Lake Street, Grayslake, IL 60030.

Do you have questions about these events? Please contact our Special Services Coordinator, Mrs. Chelsea Schopper.

Please join us at one of the following evenings:

February 11: “Toxic Technology: How Screen Time Affects Our Brains and Our Bodies Adversely.”
Speaker: Mrs. Raquel Harris.

March 4: “The Good Enough Parent.”
Speaker: Mrs. Carla Reyes-Laury, MA, LPC, White Stone Counseling Resources

April 29: “Sexual Risk Avoidance.”
Speaker: Mr. Tony West and Mrs. Cory Huff, Healthy Choices

Would you like to share this with a friend? Copy the image below or right-click and save it to share on Social Media using this URL: westlakechristian.org/parentu

Early Learning Center Open House

January 24, 2019 by Erica Bucey

Come play with us!

Visit our interactive Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten open house for a hands-on introduction to the Early Learning Center at Westlake Christian Academy.

Are you looking for a literature-rich, Christ-centered early learning program that is provided in a warm and loving environment?

Come and learn more about our play-based program on Friday, July 26th at 3pm. Additional program information is available here.

Children can explore the classroom and enjoy a snack while parents talk with teachers and learn more.

Preschool students must be 3 years old by September 1, 2019 and Pre-K students must be 4 years old by September 1, 2019.

RSVP Below:

Name of Parent #1 or other adult attending open house*
First Last
Name of Parent #2 or other adult attending open house (if applicable)
First Last
Name of Child #1 attending open house*
First Last
Age of Child #1 attending open house
Name of Child #2 attending open house
First Last
Age of Child #2 attending open house
Email*
Phone*
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Grades Interested In*
How did you hear about us?
- Word of Mouth
- Website
- Social Media
- Church
Questions or Comments?

Emergency Closing

January 23, 2019 by WCA Office Staff

WCA places safety as a top priority and that includes traveling to and from school during times of inclement weather. On days when the school is open but travel conditions in your area are still treacherous, it is important for you to keep your child at home until travel conditions improve. If conditions improve later in the morning, you may bring your child for the remainder of the school day. Determining the safety of road conditions in your area is a parental decision.

Of course, we want as many children as possible to be in attendance but not at the risk of their safety. Please weigh carefully whether or not to attempt to come to school. Students who are absent due to inclement weather will be excused and permitted make up their schoolwork.

If school is open but you choose to keep your child at home, please leave a message on the attendance line:
847-548-6209 ext. 0 by 9:00 am

If you’re wondering whether or not Westlake will even be open due to the weather, you can find out a few different ways:

Check the Emergency Closing Center website and register for an email notification from ECC or call their hotline: 847-238-1234
Check the Westlake website for a banner notification (or this page for a header notification)
Call our office and listen for an automated message: 847-548-6209

Kindergarten Roundup

January 21, 2019 by Erica Bucey

We are planning a special night for families of Fall 2019 kindergartners. Make plans now to join us for Kindergarten Roundup on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 6:30pm in the kindergarten classroom.

Who Should Attend?

Prospective families who want to learn more
Current Pre-K families who are still exploring kindergarten options
Current Pre-K families who are already committed to kindergarten at Westlake (including continuously enrolled families with older siblings)

What to Expect

Snacks and a craft for kids
Meet our kindergarten teacher, Mrs. DeReus, and learn about our kindergarten program
Receive info about special kindergarten admissions requirements
Ask your questions

Kindergarten Admission

We are thankful to have a full Pre-K class for the 2018–2019 school year. As a result, we anticipate that all 22 spots in our 2019–2020 kindergarten class could be filled.

Current Westlake families will receive priority kindergarten admission through February 28, 2019. After this date, admission is not guaranteed.
Prospective families may submit an application at any time. New applications will be considered in the order they were received, beginning March 1, 2019.

RSVP Below:

Discover Westlake

January 20, 2019 by WCA Office Staff

Westlake Christian Academy offers a complete preschool through 12th-grade educational program. Families who are interested in a quality Christian education are encouraged to attend a Discover Westlake Open House. Visit Westlake, hear from members of the administration team, tour the facility, and ask questions. We look forward to meeting you!

2019 Open House Dates:

Tuesday nights at 6:30pm

February 12
March 12
April 9
April 30
May 21
June 11
July 16

Special Open Houses:

Kindergarten

Current and prospective families are invited to Kindergarten Roundup on February 12th at 6:30pm. This event is tailored to families who will have a new Kindergartner in the fall of 2019. A snack and craft will be provided.

Preschool and Pre-K

Our Early Learning Center will host an Interactive Open House on Friday, July 26th from 3–4pm. Students and their families are invited to meet the teachers, learn about our program, and spend some time playing in the classrooms.

275 S. Lake Street, Grayslake, IL 60030
https://goo.gl/maps/CaKXYVkMwTw

RSVP Below:

Pastors’ Chapel

January 15, 2019 by WCA Office Staff

We love our pastors and are so thankful for the impact you have on our lives! We want to make sure we take a day and celebrate all that you do for us.

Join us on Wednesday, February 13th from 8:45 am - 10:00 am for fellowship with other area pastors and then a Chapel led by our students dedicated to you.

8:45 - Coffee & Fellowship with Other Area Pastors
9:00 - Student Chapel

RSVP Here:

Archives for January 2019

Accessing the Video

Information Discussed in the Video:

Can I still get a free dress down day?

Check your child’s backpack

CE Opt-out

Step 1 of 3

Please join us at one of the following evenings:

Register for Parent University

Come play with us!

RSVP Below:

Who Should Attend?

What to Expect

Kindergarten Admission

RSVP Below:

2019 Open House Dates:

Special Open Houses:

Kindergarten

Preschool and Pre-K

275 S. Lake Street, Grayslake, IL 60030 https://goo.gl/maps/CaKXYVkMwTw

RSVP Below:

We love our pastors and are so thankful for the impact you have on our lives! We want to make sure we take a day and celebrate all that you do for us.

275 S. Lake Street, Grayslake, IL 60030
https://goo.gl/maps/CaKXYVkMwTw