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Scholastic Book Fair

March 21, 2023 by Amanda Rash

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.

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Emergency Closing

February 15, 2023 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.

rotary_telephoneIf school is open but you choose to keep your child at home, please submit an absence form online or in the WCA app.

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

  1. Check your phone for a text alert (make sure your cell phone number is current in your FACTS Family Portal Account)
  2. Check the Westlake website for a homepage notification (or this page for a header notification)
  3. Call our office and listen for an automated message: 847-548-6209
  4. Check your email; we will send each family an email by 6:00 AM

Please note: Westlake no longer uses Emergency Closing Center to report school closures.

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Parent-Teacher Conferences

January 26, 2023 by WCA Office Staff

UPDATE: Conferences will be held virtually on Friday, February 16th.

Parents who signed up for a conference should check their email on Thursday morning for a Google Meet invitation from your child’s teacher(s).

We are not able to accept new requests for conferences at this time.

Thursday, February 16, 2023 |  4:30 – 8:30 PM

Parent-Teacher Conferences are a critical way that you can partner with us in the education of your child, and we encourage everyone to sign up for a conference. 

While there will be no childcare on site, we do understand that you may need to bring your child with. In which case, your child may sit outside the classroom for the duration of your conference.

If you have children in both elementary and secondary, the office staff will coordinate your secondary conference requests with your elementary times. 

Contact the school office at Info@WestlakeChristian.org or 847-548-6209 ext. 0 with any questions.

Elementary Parents (Preschool-6th Grade):
Sign up is closed, but you may click here to view the schedule.

Secondary Parents (7th – 12th Grade):
You may click here to sign up for a secondary (7th-12th Grade) conference.

Please note: After Care is NOT available during conferences, unless your child is already registered and stays after school on the day of conferences. Children are checked in for After Care at 3:30 and families are billed $17 per child if a payment plan has not been pre-selected. We are not able to accommodate checking in students after 3:30, as we may no longer have appropriate staffing available.

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High School Preview

October 13, 2022 by WCA Office Staff

 

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.

The program will be held in the gym, with tours available for prospective students. Face coverings are required for all attendees.
 
Afterward, students can join our high school student council team outside for snacks and games.

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

What if I have questions?

  • We will have some high school teachers present to talk about
    • what to expect in their class
    • what courses are available
    • options for dual-credit college classes
  • Our Athletic Director will also be available to discuss varsity sports
    • Cross Country
    • Soccer
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RSVP


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Covid-19 Guidance

September 8, 2022 by WCA Office Staff

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. 

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ABC Countdown 2022

April 26, 2022 by Amanda Rash

 

Click HERE for a list of all the upcoming ABC Countdown Days & their descriptions. 

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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.

Authorization for Medical Treatment & Liability Release

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Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week 2021

May 4, 2021 by Amanda Rash

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



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Celebrate Westlake

January 27, 2021 by WCA Office Staff

We look forward to seeing you at Celebrate Westlake! Wondering about the weather? We will have displays throughout the school, including crafts and face-painting in the gym. If it doesn’t rain, students can play outside in our new GaGa Ball Pit!

Many of you know that our principal, Mrs. Laura DeReus, will be moving to Tennessee this summer. We are so thankful for her many years at Westlake, and we are sad to see her go. If you would like to wish her well, please consider bringing a card to Celebrate Westlake.

Parking may be limited. We encourage you to drop off passengers at the front door (only if you have two adults)

Event Details

Saturday, May 21, 2022
4–7 pm (Drop-in or stay the whole time)

Picnic Outside or in the Cafeteria (BYO or Pre-Order Online)
Crafts and Face-Painting for Kids in the Gym
Classroom Displays (PS–12th)
Student Artwork Exhibits
History Walk through the School

RSVP by Thursday, May 12th

Please let us know if you’re planning to join us! Picnic tables will be available for eating outside, or you can eat in the cafeteria. You are welcome to bring your own picnic meal, or pre-order one of our options from Something’s Brewing (deadline May 12th). Bottled water will be available for everyone in the cafeteria.

Pre-order meals must be paid for in advance and will be available for pick-up at 5pm in the cafeteria. All meals include chips and a cookie. 

RSVP & Order Meals

Donate

 

Donations can be mailed to:

Westlake Christian Academy
275 S Lake Street
Grayslake, IL 60030


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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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