You’re Invited to the Scholastic Book Fair!

Monday, April 17 – Thursday, April 20, 2023

We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Scholastic Book Fair. Hosted by our parents and staff, this event is an opportunity for students of all ages to build their home libraries and further their love of reading.  All purchases benefit our school.

Students will also have an opportunity to shop at the book fair during the school day. Please note that we do not select or recommend any of the books for sale.  They are selected by Scholastic, so please use your best judgement in making purchases. 

Volunteer for the Book Fair

Parents, we can’t do this without you!

We have multiple opportunities to volunteer for the book fair, including set up and tear down and helping students preview and purchase books. Click here to sign up!

Set up your E-Wallet

Our Book Fair offers eWallet, a safe and secure alternative to cash. Simply create a free account to add funds and/or invite family and friends to contribute so your child can select their own books. Book Fair eWallet can be used at the Fair or online. Any leftover funds can be saved for future Fairs or used at the Scholastic Store Online. Click here to set up your eWallet.

Are you wondering what high school looks like at Westlake? Do you have questions about what courses we offer and what athletic programs are available?  Are you wondering if this would be a good fit for your student?

This event is for you!  On Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 7:00 PM, Westlake will be opening its doors to all current WCA 8th graders and to any prospective students interested in learning more about high school at Westlake. We’ll tell you a little bit about our school, talk courses and college readiness, share details about the trips and the special activities in which our students participate, and answer any questions you may have.

All of the specific details are broken down below. We hope to see you there!

Please take a moment to register below. We’ve included a section in the form for any questions you may have ahead of time.

Who is this for?

• Current WCA eighth graders and their families AND
• Anyone interested in attending high school at Westlake (2nd semester of 2022-23 or for 2023-24)

What should I expect?

• Our Principal, Dr. Scifo, will share a little bit about Westlake and our radically different definition of the good life
• Our guidance counselor & teacher, Mr. Flemming, will discuss our high school program and college readiness

Board Approved 2022-23 Covid-19 Guidance

With the recent CDC updates regarding Covid-19 Guidance, the objective behind Westlake’s guidance is to keep students in school, to keep students and teachers safe, and to protect the quality of the instructional process in accordance with local guidelines. Furthermore, we want to ensure the school can focus on its Mission of providing Christian families a Christ-centered education that disciples our students to honor Jesus Christ in thought, word and deed. As such, this update will serve to nullify any previous publication of Westlake’s Covid-19 Protocols.

As of the start of school year 2022-2023, the following guidance will be in place for Westlake Christian Academy:

1. Masks will be optional, at all times, for all people, within the school and during school functions.
2. Handwashing: We will continue to encourage regular handwashing.
3. Ventilation: At the teachers’ discretion, to increase outside airflow, we will keep classroom windows open as much as possible.
4. Remote Learning: Remote learning will no longer be available, unless necessitated by school-wide quarantine/closure in accordance with local guidelines.
5. When your child is sick:
   1. Keep your child home if they are exhibiting any Covid-like symptoms, or any other illness.
      1. In the event of a symptomatic child, it is recommended, but not mandated, that a Covid test is given.
   2. The sick child may return to school once symptoms have improved and they are fever free for 24 hours*. We ask that you continue to take extra caution. When in doubt, stay home an extra day.
      1. *In the case of a positive Covid test, the child should stay home for 5 days.
6. Visitors:
   1. We will allow visitors into the school.
   2. Parents will be permitted to attend classroom parties, as invited by the teacher.
7. Athletics:
   1. To take place without restrictions.
   2. Masks were deemed optional for all sporting events as of February 28th, 2022.

**All guidelines are subject to change depending on ISBE, IDPH and local guidelines

Families should report any absence using the WCA app or website absence form. 

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.

Authorization for Medical Treatment & Liability Release

Let’s taco bout how amazing our teachers are! 

They have taught and loved our students so well in the midst of a challenging year.

Teacher Appreciation Week is right around the corner (5/10 – 5/14), and the Parents Association wants to make it a special one.

In addition to some fun things planned (see image below) , we would love to stock the fridge full of drinks and provide a catered lunch. Please consider donating toward lunch or sending an item in with your student this week.

Click the links below to help make this a spec-taco-ular week for our teachers and staff!

Sign up to stock the fridge

Sign up to donate to lunch

Fill out this form (with your student) to encourage your child’s teacher

WCA Hikes Lake County Challenge

Does your family need to get out of the house? Join the WCA Hikes Lake County Challenge! Until November 30^th, 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!

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).