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Preschool Open House

January 18, 2023 by Erica Bucey

Visit our Preschool/Pre-K 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 Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 9am or 10am. Registration is required.

Additional program information is available here.

Open House Format

Children can explore the preschool or pre-kindergarten classrooms while parents talk with teachers and learn more. Each classroom will have activity stations with hand sanitizer provided.

Event Capacity

We will have a 9am time slot and a 10am time slot, with a maximum of 10 families per time slot.

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

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Kindergarten Roundup

January 4, 2023 by Erica Bucey

We are planning a special night for families of Fall 2023 kindergartners. Make plans now to join us for Kindergarten Roundup on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

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Who Should Attend?

Tuesday, January 31, 2023 @ 6:00pm

  • Current WCA Pre-K families who are still exploring kindergarten options
  • Current WCA Pre-K families who are already committed to kindergarten at Westlake
  • Prospective families who are exploring kindergarten options

What to Expect

  • A brief presentation in the gym with our principal and kindergarten teacher
  • Small group tours of the kindergarten classroom
  • Crafts and activities in the gym
  • Take home snack
  • Special info about kindergarten admissions requirements
  • Opportunity to ask questions

Kindergarten Admissions

  • Students who are enrolled in pre-kindergarten at Westlake for 2022–23 will receive priority kindergarten admission through February 15, 2023. Kindergarten space is limited, and admission is not guaranteed. At the end of January, current pre-k students will receive an online form to indicate their commitment. An additional application is not required. 
  • Prospective families may submit an online application, beginning February 1, 2023. New applications will be considered in the order they were received.
  • Space is extremely limited for kindergarten. We recommend that interested families apply as soon as the application opens on February 1.

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Back to School

June 15, 2022 by Erica Bucey

Back-to-School Night | Wednesday, August 17th

4–7 pm, Registration Required (K–12th Grade)

All families (K–12th) should plan to attend Back-to-School Night on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Please sign up for a time slot here. The time slot that you sign up for is an arrival window. This helps to spread out check-in lines at the info table.

Preschool/Pre-K families should NOT attend Back-to-School Night. These families should sign up for Meet the Teacher on August 22nd or 23rd.

What to expect:

  • Visit classrooms to meet the teacher and learn about classroom procedures
  • Drop off school supplies (if you ordered an online school supply kit, the PA will deliver it to your classroom in advance).
  • 7th–12th graders receive locker assignment
  • K–6th families receive pick-up line number (required for picking up students on first day)
  • Opportunity to take “first day” photos of your students
  • Reconnect with friends on the playground after you visit your classroom

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Preschool/Pre-K “Meet the Teacher”

New this year! Preschool and Pre-K students will NOT attend Back-to-School Night. Instead, parents should sign up for a “Meet the Teacher” time slot on Monday, August 22nd or Tuesday, August 23rd. These will be 30 minute time slots for a small group of parents and students. ALL families are expected to sign up for a time slot, regardless of whether or not this is your first year at Westlake. Teachers will be providing important information that is specific to each classroom. We hope this new format will make the school year transition smoother for our youngest students. If at all possible, families should make childcare arrangements for younger siblings.

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New Family Orientation | Wednesday, August 3rd

6 pm (Preschool–6th) & 7 pm (7–12th), Registration Required

All new families should plan to attend orientation on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 6 pm (Preschool–6th Grade) or 7 pm (7th–12th grade) in the gym. You can expect a presentation followed by a time for questions. Afterwards, families are invited to meet new friends outside by the playground. If you missed New Family Orientation, please contact the office to pick up your info packet.

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Drop-Off and Pick-Up

All families should review the guidelines for dropping off and picking up students. Please be patient and allow extra time in the morning. Due to increased enrollment, it will take longer to get everyone through the parking lot. 

Are you ready for school? 

Check out the links below to make sure you’re informed and prepared for the start of a great school year.

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Required Forms

July 16, 2021 by Erica Bucey

The following forms must be signed and turned in at Back-to-School Night on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Preschool and Pre-K students can turn them in at Meet the Teacher on August 22 or August 23. You may print them at home, or you may pick up a copy at the check-in table.

Your child will not be allowed to start school until their signed forms are on file with the office. Questions? Call us at (847) 548–6209.

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WCA Hikes Lake County

September 15, 2020 by Erica Bucey

Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve, Photo by Alex Muniz

WCA Hikes Lake County Challenge

Does your family need to get out of the house? Join the WCA Hikes Lake County Challenge! Until November 30th, you can log your hiking miles with Westlake for a chance to win a prize for your family or class. In addition, if you log your miles with the Lake County Forest Preserve’s Hike Lake County challenge, you can win a badge for each family member or even your dog at https://www.lcfpd.org/hlc/. Walking, running, or riding in a stroller count, but not biking.

For this challenge, only Lake County Forest Preserves count, and you can only count each forest preserve once. You can hike Lake County Forest Preserves other than the official list for 2022 to count for the WCA challenge.

Our ninth graders are organizing this activity as a service learning project, under the supervision of Mrs. O’Malley, the secondary science teacher. Prizes will be announced soon!

Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve, photo by Alex Muniz (Sophomore)

Families can log their hikes using the form in the Westlake App, or by returning paper slips to your child’s teacher (or Mrs. O’Malley).

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July 22, 2020 by Erica Bucey

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