Guide for Enrollment for Existing Westgate Families

Looking to enroll for next year? Enrollment forms are coming in! Follow these steps to secure your spot for next year:
Go to RenWeb.com
click “Login”
click “Parent Login”
Enter the District Code – “WCA-MO”
Enter your username – your e-mail address  Enter your password
Once you are into their RenWeb Page:  Click on “Family Information”
Click on “Enrollment/Reenrollment”
Put a check by the student(s) name
Then you simply follow the steps.  You can make changes to your demographics as you go.  When you get to a link that says “download the family fundraising agreement”, you can open it and print it at that time.  If you are unable to open it and print it we have hard copies in the office.    A screen will come up and tell you that your enrollment is complete.  The last step is to bring in a check for $100/per student and a signed family fundraising agreement! Then you’re ready for next year!

For more information or to print the flier to hand out, please click the link below:
2012 Open House Flyer

The most important project we have going here in the Westgate office is registration for next year.  Later in this memo you will find the steps you need to take in order to register on line.  Remember you must return the Family Fundraising Agreement and your registration check for $100 to the school in order to be fully enrolled and secure your child’s space.  We open enrollment to the public on Tuesday of next week.  Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis.  In order to be sure your child can return – especially in next year’s grade 2, 4, and 5 – it is a good idea to turn in your registration on Tuesday.

Guide for Open Enrollment

Looking to enroll for next year? Follow these steps!

Go to RenWeb.com

click “Login”

click “Parent Login”

Enter the District Code – “WCA-MO”

Enter your username – your e-mail address

Enter your password

Once you are into their RenWeb Page:

Click on “Family Information”

Click on “Enrollment/Reenrollment”

Put a check by the student(s) name

Then you simply follow the steps.  You can make changes to your demographics as you go.

When you get to a link that says “download the family fundraising agreement”, you can open it and print it at that time.  If you are unable to open it and print it we have hard copies in the office.

A screen will come up and tell you that your enrollment is complete.  The last step is to bring in a check for $100/per student and a signed family fundraising agreement! Then you’re ready for next year!

NEW Gala Date – March 9, 2012

Because of a schedule conflict, the WCA GALA has been moved to March 9th. A vendor for the event unknowingly double-booked and offered their services for free if we were willing to move the date of our event. Since we were able to change the date of the GALA without losing any of our other vendors, the move will only serve to benefit Westgate.

January 23 – Open House

WCA open house has been moved to a new date! Please get the word out to all prospective private school parents and ask them to attend Open House. Use all means of social media you participate in to help get the word out. All grades from K-8 will be represented at the elementary campus. There will be a “Brain Bowl” in the gym featuring teams of students from grades 3, 4, 5, and 6-8 who will compete to score the most points by answering questions from all aspects of the curriculum they are exposed to.

Cabin Fever Book Fairs

There will be two upcoming book fairs held at the VFW post 5077, 8500 Veteran’s memorial Pkwy, O’Fallon, MO. The book fairs will take place the weekend of January 27-29 for adult mystery, fiction, science fiction, westerns, etc and the weekend of February 3-5 for children’s literature. Prices from $.25 a book! Please visit the St. Charles city-county library website at www.youranswerplace.org or stop by the WCA office for a flyer with detailed information.

Spirit Wear

All Ladies who wear size “small”, please consider buying a long sleeve Westgate T-shirt for $14, we have an abundance of smalls in stock right now and we promise it will help keep you warm and stylish this winter!

NEW Box Tops Opportunities

There is a new opportunity to earn Box Tops through Growing Local Learning and Shop ‘n Save.  Please see the attached flyer that gives all the information.  You can earn Box Tops just for signing up.

Additional Box Top Offers;

Also from now until 4/20/12 when you buy any 10 General Mills items at Shop ‘n Save you get a code at checkout that you enter at growlocallearning.com.  You earn 10 Box Tops every time.

Bonus Box Tops-through tomorrow if you buy 10 General Mills items at Shop ‘n Save you get 25 bonus Box Tops and $5 off your purchase instantly.

Coming Up-At Schnucks between 1/15/12 and 1/24/12 when 10 Box Tops for Education Products you get 50 free Bonus Box Tops.

Remember to send Box Tops in, we only have a few more months to raise money for Field Day Activities!

WCA Middle School

Friday, January 20

Friday, January 20th will be an early out day; dismissal at 1:15 at Elementary and Middle school. Extended care will begin at 1:15 at the Elementary. Teachers will be working that afternoon to prepare for our AdvacnED accreditation visit in February.

The Hope Project

This week, WCA students raised over $260 for Haiti in the change drive! Visit www.haitiorphanproject.org for more information on where the funds will go. Thank you!

Box Top Winners!

Here are the December Box Top winners and their prize.

EC – Cubs 2 (Cookie Decorating Party)

EL – 4th Grade (Popcorn Party Day)

MS – 7th Grade (No Uniform Day)

Great job!

Waivers Note

Please return brown waiver envelopes to the office. The envelopes are costly to replace and reusing envelopes helps us to be better stewards of our resources. Thank you!

WCA Elementary School

Friday, January 20

Friday, January 20th will be an early out day; dismissal at 1:15 at Elementary and Middle school. Extended care will begin at 1:15 at the Elementary. Teachers will be working that afternoon to prepare for our AdvacnED accreditation visit in February.

The Hope Project

This week, WCA students raised over $260 for Haiti in the change drive! Visit www.haitiorphanproject.org for more information on where the funds will go. Thank you!

Box Top Winners!

Here are the December Box Top winners and their prize.

EC – Cubs 2 (Cookie Decorating Party)

EL – 4th Grade (Popcorn Party Day)

MS – 7th Grade (No Uniform Day)

Great job!

Waivers Note

Please return brown waiver envelopes to the office. The envelopes are costly to replace and reusing envelopes helps us to be better stewards of our resources. Thank you!

WCA Early Childhood

Open House

Open House on Monday, January 23, at elementary and early childhood. Time is 6:30-8:00 at both buildings.

Papa Johns Pizza Party

Our school fundraiser with Papa John’s was great! The class winner for the pizza party was Ms. Wilson. Their class will receive a pizza party.

Box Top Winners!

Here are the December Box Top winners and their prize.

EC – Cubs 2 (Cookie Decorating Party)

EL – 4th Grade (Popcorn Party Day)

MS – 7th Grade (No Uniform Day)

Great job!

Waivers Note

Please return brown waiver envelopes to the office. The envelopes are costly to replace and reusing envelopes helps us to be better stewards of our resources. Thank you!

Coming Soon

January 16 Martin Luther King Day

January 17 End of Second Quarter

January 17 WCA Great Skate night – 6:00-8:00pm – info

January 20 K-8 Early dismissal – 1:15pm – Teacher Workday

January 23 Open House – Elementary and ECC campus – 6:30-8:00pm

more events

As always, I’m praying for our Westgate family.  Stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy this three day weekend in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

See everyone on Tuesday.

Peg Barratt – Principal

Westgate Christian Academy

“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” 3 John 1:4

Can you Hold a Sign?

WCA is “taking it to the streets” next week. We still need volunteers each afternoon of January 9-12 to hold signs on Salt Lick and Veteran’s Memorial Parkway. Middle school parents can stand with their students at the middle school. There are three signs (Burma Shave Style) to be held at all three campuses from 3:15 to 3:45; 3:45-4:15; 4:15-4:45. We would love to have parents help us with this project that will take 27 people over the three days. Contact Mr. G to help out.

NEW Gala Date – March 9, 2012

Because of a schedule conflict, the WCA GALA has been moved to March 9th. A vendor for the event unknowingly double-booked and offered their services for free if we were willing to move the date of our event. Since we were able to change the date of the GALA without losing any of our other vendors, the move will only serve to benefit Westgate.

January 12 – Open House

Please get the word out to all prospective private school parents and ask them to attend Open House. Use all means of social media you participate in to help get the word out. All grades from K-8 will be represented at the elementary campus. There will also be an academic contest in the gym featuring teams of students from grades 3, 4, 5, and 6-8 who will compete to score the most points by answering questions from all aspects of the curriculum they are exposed to.

January 9 – Open Enrollment Begins

On January 9th we will begin the process of open enrollment. This will be used to fill the “open seats” in each class. Remember, applications are not complete until the Family Fundraising agreement and Registration fee has been turned in.

Cabin Fever Book Fairs

There will be two upcoming book fairs held at the VFW post 5077, 8500 Veteran’s memorial Pkwy, O’Fallon, MO. The book fairs will take place the weekend of January 27-29 for adult mystery, fiction, science fiction, westerns, etc and the weekend of February 3-5 for children’s literature. Prices from $.25 a book! Please visit the St. Charles city-county library website at www.youranswerplace.org or stop by the WCA office for a flyer with detailed information.

Prayer Meetings

We are still having the Prayer meetings in the Lion’s Den every Monday morning for parents to attend with the intention to pray for the school, its students, and for the teachers/classes. Parents and Teachers can e-mail prayer requests to Sheri Michael to get the word out.  Write “Prayer Request” in the subject section.

NEW Box Tops Opportunities

There is a new opportunity to earn Box Tops through Growing Local Learning and Shop ‘n Save.  Please see the attached flyer that gives all the information.  You can earn Box Tops just for signing up.

Additional Box Top Offers;

Also from now until 4/20/12 when you buy any 10 General Mills items at Shop ‘n Save you get a code at checkout that you enter at growlocallearning.com.  You earn 10 Box Tops every time.

Bonus Box Tops-through tomorrow if you buy 10 General Mills items at Shop ‘n Save you get 25 bonus Box Tops and $5 off your purchase instantly.

Coming Up-At Schnucks between 1/15/12 and 1/24/12 when 10 Box Tops for Education Products you get 50 free Bonus Box Tops.

Remember to send Box Tops in, we only have a few more months to raise money for Field Day Activities!

WCA Middle School

Friday, January 20

Friday, January 20th will be an early out day; dismissal at 1:15 at Elementary and Middle school. Extended care will begin at 1:15 at the Elementary. Teachers will be working that afternoon to prepare for our AdvacnED accreditation visit in February.

The Hope Project

Next, Monday, chapel at both the Elementary and Middle school will feature representatives of the Haiti Orphan Project who are working to meet the needs of children still living as orphans in Haiti. They will be asking for our support next week as we donate our spare change to help out!

Monday is penny day

Tuesday is nickel day

Wednesday is dime day

Thursday is quarter day

Friday is dollar day

Donations can be made at any school office. Please consider donating your spare change to partner with this much needed foundation. Visit www.haitiorphanproject.org for more information.

Medications

Winter is here! If your child will need any kind of medication during the day.  Make sure that you fill out and follow the instructions of the  Permission to Dispense Medication form.

Waivers Note

Please return brown waiver envelopes to the office. The envelopes are costly to replace and reusing envelopes helps us to be better stewards of our resources. Thank you!

WCA Elementary School

Friday, January 20

Friday, January 20th will be an early out day; dismissal at 1:15 at Elementary and Middle school. Extended care will begin at 1:15 at the Elementary. Teachers will be working that afternoon to prepare for our AdvacnED accreditation visit in February.

The Hope Project

Next, Monday, chapel at both the Elementary and Middle school will feature representatives of the Haiti Orphan Project who are working to meet the needs of children still living as orphans in Haiti. They will be asking for our support next week as we donate our spare change to help out!

Monday is penny day

Tuesday is nickel day

Wednesday is dime day

Thursday is quarter day

Friday is dollar day

Donations can be made at any school office. Please consider donating your spare change to partner with this much needed foundation. Visit www.haitiorphanproject.org for more information.

Waivers Note

Please return brown waiver envelopes to the office. The envelopes are costly to replace and reusing envelopes helps us to be better stewards of our resources. Thank you!

WCA Early Childhood

Open House

Open House on Thursday, January 12, at elementary and early childhood. Time is 6:30-8:00 at both buildings.

Papa Johns Pizza Party

Our school fundraiser with Papa John’s was great! The class winner for the pizza party was Ms. Wilson. Their class will receive a pizza party.

Waivers Note

Please return brown waiver envelopes to the office. The envelopes are costly to replace and reusing envelopes helps us to be better stewards of our resources. Thank you!

Volunteer Opportunities

Students and Parents – January 9-11

The three days leading up to the open house, we need students to hold signs at all three campuses for thirty minute sessions. We are going to try to appeal to passers by on Salt Lick and Veteran’s Memorial Parkway. Middle School students will be able to volunteer for this duty starting Monday, December 19. We hope to have the signs out to be seen on January 9, 10, and 11. There are three signs (Burma Shave Style) to be held at three campuses from 3:15 to 3:45; 3:45-4:15; 4:15-4:45. We would love to have parents help us with this project that will take 27 people over the three days. Having parents out helping will assure the kids are supervised. If parents don’t help, we’ll get school staff to be present throughout the 1 ½ hour time period at all three campuses. The kids will be supervised by an adult – either parent or staff member. contact Mr. G.

“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.”

1 Peter 4:10

Coming Soon

January 9 Open Enrollment begins

January 9 Newspaper Club Meeting – Elementary School – 3:30-4:15pm

January 10 Papa Johns Fundraiser night

January 12 K-8 Open House – Elementary campus – 6:30-8:00pm

January 12 ECC Open House – ECC – 6:30-8:00pm

January 16 Martin Luther King Day

January 17 End of Second Quarter

January 20 K-8 Early dismissal – 1:15pm – Teacher Workday

more events

Blessings,

Peg Barratt – Principal

Westgate Christian Academy

“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” 3 John 1:4

This email comes to you brimming with the news of an exciting new year of working together to grow our kids in Faith, Character, and Academics.  God has used the time and talents of so many in our community to improve our service to all families.  I thank Him for having sent the expertise of so many of you who serve, getting little recognition, but making such a difference.  Thank you for your willingness to use that expertise for our cause!  The mission of Westgate is worth our best efforts.  The staff and I look forward to  partnering with you in 2012 and together watching your children grow in Christ.  Below are lots of opportunities to get involved in this ministry if you haven’t in the past.

January 12 – Open House

Please get the word out to all prospective private school parents and ask them to attend Open House. Use all means of social media you participate in to help get the word out. All grades from K-8 will be represented at the elementary campus. There will also be an academic contest in the gym featuring teams of students from grades 3, 4, 5, and 6-8 who will compete to score the most points by answering questions from all aspects of the curriculum they are exposed to.

January 9 – Open Enrollment Begins

On January 9th we will begin the process of open enrollment. This will be used to fill the “open seats” in each class. Remember, applications are not complete until the Family Fundraising agreement and Registration fee has been turned in.

Waivers

Purchases will resume the first day back, January 5th. Also, the next waiver order will be placed, the first day back to school, Thursday, January 5th. Waiver forms are due in the office by 9am.

Remember the new day to turn in orders is now Wednesdays! An updated waiver form is now available on Ren-Web.

Annual Giving Campaign

The annual giving campaign will be running until December 31, 2011. As you may be gathering with family and loved ones over the upcoming holidays, please remember to share with them what Westgate means to you and your family and allow them the opportunity to support our school. Many people who see the impact Westgate has made on your children may be more than willing to support our cause.

As the fiscal year ends, many people are looking to make charitable contributions to various organizations. Allow those people the opportunity to support a place where children are not only growing academically but also in faith and character.

Prayer Meetings

We are still having the Prayer meetings in the Lion’s Den every Monday morning for parents to attend with the intention to pray for the school, its students, and for the teachers/classes. Parents and Teachers can e-mail prayer requests to Sheri Michael to get the word out.  Write “Prayer Request” in the subject section.

Want to earn Box Tops without spending any money?

Remember to take a look at the General Mills offers, part of the “click and earn” program. The video clips are advertising, and some require you to share with a few friends, but all of them will explain what is required of you at the beginning. Bottom line; this is a great way to earn extra Box Tops for Westgate and all it costs is your time.

Please take some time to explore this program;

Click and Earn

Remember: Box tops can be returned using sheets found at www.boxtops4education.com or by simply using a labeled bag.

WCA Middle School

Wednesday, December 21

Friday, January 20th will be an early out day; dismissal at 1:15 at Elementary and Middle school. Extended care will begin at 1:15 at the Elementary. Teachers will be working that afternoon to prepare for our AdvacnED accreditation visit in February.

Medications

Winter is here! If your child will need any kind of medication during the day.  Make sure that you fill out and follow the instructions of the  Permission to Dispense Medication form.

Hot Lunch

Hot Lunch forms are due in the first day back from Christmas Break, Thursday, January 5th for the following week.

January 5 – Dress Down Day!

The Dress Down Day for classes that had over 50% of their parents in attendance at the State of the School address will be January 5.  This is the day we return from break.  The good news is that the ENTIRE school grades K-8 earned a dress down day!

Waivers Note

Please return brown waiver envelopes to the office. The envelopes are costly to replace and reusing envelopes helps us to be better stewards of our resources. Thank you!

WCA Elementary School

Wednesday, December 21

Friday, January 20th will be an early out day; dismissal at 1:15 at Elementary and Middle school. Extended care will begin at 1:15 at the Elementary. Teachers will be working that afternoon to prepare for our AdvacnED accreditation visit in February.

January 5 – Dress Down Day!

The Dress Down Day for classes that had over 50% of their parents in attendance at the State of the School address will be January 5.  This is the day we return from break.  The good news is that the ENTIRE school grades K-8 earned a dress down day!

Hot Lunch

Hot Lunch forms are due in the first day back from Christmas Break, Thursday, January 5th for the following week.

Waivers Note

Please return brown waiver envelopes to the office. The envelopes are costly to replace and reusing envelopes helps us to be better stewards of our resources. Thank you!

WCA Early Childhood

Open House

Open House on Thursday, January 12, at elementary and early childhood. Time is 6:30-8:00 at both buildings.

Waivers Note

Please return brown waiver envelopes to the office. The envelopes are costly to replace and reusing envelopes helps us to be better stewards of our resources. Thank you!

Volunteer Opportunities

Students and Parents – January 9-11

The three days leading up to the open house, we need students to hold signs at all three campuses for thirty minute sessions. We are going to try to appeal to passers by on Salt Lick and Veteran’s Memorial Parkway. Middle School students will be able to volunteer for this duty starting Monday, December 19. We hope to have the signs out to be seen on January 9, 10, and 11. There are three signs (Burma Shave Style) to be held at three campuses from 3:15 to 3:45; 3:45-4:15; 4:15-4:45. We would love to have parents help us with this project that will take 27 people over the three days. Having parents out helping will assure the kids are supervised. If parents don’t help, we’ll get school staff to be present throughout the 1 ½ hour time period at all three campuses. The kids will be supervised by an adult – either parent or staff member. contact Mr. G.

“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.”

1 Peter 4:10

Coming Soon

December 19 Reading T-Shirt Day – Elementary and Middle schools

December 19 Student Council Meeting – Middle School – after school

December 21 Elementary/ECC Christmas Classroom Party Day – Early out at 1:15pm

December 21 Early out at 1:15pm – Elementary and Middle schools

Dec 22 – Jan 4 K-8 Classes Cancelled – Elementary and MS buildings closed

January 9 Open Enrollment begins

January 12 K-8 Open House – Elementary campus – 6:30-8:00pm

January 12 ECC Open House – ECC – 6:30-8:00pm

more events

Enjoy every minute of this season when we celebrate the greatest gift of all time – Jesus – our creator, our savior, our shepherd, and the friend who laid down His life for us.  If you have someone in your family who has not accepted His gift, may there be a person, a conversation, a book, a sermon, a show, or an event that touches their heart this Christmas and causes them to make room “inn” their heart for Him.

Shalom,

Peg Barratt – Principal

Westgate Christian Academy

“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” 3 John 1:4

Please get the word out to all prospective private school parents and ask them to attend Open House. Use all means of social media you participate in to help get the word out. All grades from K-8 will be represented at the elementary campus. There will also be an academic contest in the gym featuring teams of students from grades 3, 4, 5, and 6-8 who will compete to score the most points by answering questions from all aspects of the curriculum they are exposed to.

The three days leading up to the open house, we need students to hold signs at all three campuses for thirty minute sessions. We are going to try to appeal to passers by on Salt Lick and Veteran’s Memorial Parkway. Middle School students will be able to volunteer for this duty starting Monday, December 19. We hope to have the signs out to be seen on January 9, 10, and 11. There are three signs (Burma Shave Style) to be held at three campuses from 3:15 to 3:45; 3:45-4:15; 4:15-4:45. We would love to have parents help us with this project that will take 27 people over the three days. Having parents out helping will assure the kids are supervised. If parents don’t help, we’ll get school staff to be present throughout the 1 ½ hour time period at all three campuses. The kids will be supervised by an adult – either parent or staff member.

Waivers

Christmas waiver orders are coming home TODAY!!!  Inventory items are available from now until Wednesday, December 21 (no more orders will be placed this year). ALL waivers purchases will be suspended from Thursday, December 22 thru Wednesday, January 4th.

Purchases will resume the first day back, January 5th. Also, the next waiver order will be placed, the first day back to school, Thursday, January 5th. Waiver forms are due in the office by 9am.

Remember the new day to turn in orders is now Wednesdays! An updated waiver form is now available on Ren-Web.

Annual Giving Campaign

The annual giving campaign will be running until December 31, 2011. As you may be gathering with family and loved ones over the upcoming holidays, please remember to share with them what Westgate means to you and your family and allow them the opportunity to support our school. Many people who see the impact Westgate has made on your children may be more than willing to support our cause.

As the fiscal year ends, many people are looking to make charitable contributions to various organizations. Allow those people the opportunity to support a place where children are not only growing academically but also in faith and character.

Prayer Meetings

We are still having the Prayer meetings in the Lion’s Den every Monday morning for parents to attend with the intention to pray for the school, its students, and for the teachers/classes. Parents and Teachers can e-mail prayer requests to Sheri Michael to get the word out.  Write “Prayer Request” in the subject section.

Want to earn Box Tops without spending any money?

Remember to take a look at the General Mills offers, part of the “click and earn” program. The video clips are advertising, and some require you to share with a few friends, but all of them will explain what is required of you at the beginning. Bottom line; this is a great way to earn extra Box Tops for Westgate and all it costs is your time.

Please take some time to explore this program;

Click and Earn

Remember: Box tops can be returned using sheets found at www.boxtops4education.com or by simply using a labeled bag.

WCA Middle School

Medications

Winter is here! If your child will need any kind of medication during the day.  Make sure that you fill out and follow the instructions of the  Permission to Dispense Medication form.

Wednesday, December 21

Wednesday is an early out day; dismissal at 1:15 at Elementary and Middle school. Extended care will begin at 1:15 at the Elementary. Childcare on the 23rd and 26th will be at the Early Childhood campus.

Hot Lunch Due to the short holiday week, Hot Lunch orders are due in the office next week Tuesday, December 20.

In addition, Hot Lunch forms are due in the first day back from Christmas Break, Thursday, January 5th for the following week.

January 5 – Dress Down Day!

The Dress Down Day for classes that had over 50% of their parents in attendance at the State of the School address will be January 5.  This is the day we return from break.  The good news is that the ENTIRE school grades K-8 earned a dress down day!

Student Council Announcements

Wednesday, December 21st during lunch is the last chance to buy candy grams. Candy grams are 50 cents each and will be sent on Wednesday, December 21st.

- Tuesday at Middle School is “Wear a tacky Christmas Sweater Day” – For 50 cents, students can wear their tacky Christmas sweaters at the middle school on Tuesday.

Waivers Note

Please return brown waiver envelopes to the office. The envelopes are costly to replace and reusing envelopes helps us to be better stewards of our resources. Thank you!

WCA Elementary School

January 5 – Dress Down Day!

The Dress Down Day for classes that had over 50% of their parents in attendance at the State of the School address will be January 5.  This is the day we return from break.  The good news is that the ENTIRE school grades K-8 earned a dress down day!

Hot Lunch Due to the short holiday week, Hot Lunch orders are due in the office next week Tuesday, December 20.

In addition, Hot Lunch forms are due in the first day back from Christmas Break, Thursday, January 5th for the following week.

Christmas Classroom Parties

Please be aware that classroom Christmas parties at the Elementary school are to be organized by Motor Moms/Parents from your child’s class in conjunction with your child’s teacher. WCA staff members must be kept “in the loop” regarding times, treats and activities that are being planned. Thank you!

Christmas Colors Day

Next Wednesday, December 21, is “Wear Christmas Colors” day at the Elementary School.

Wednesday, December 21

Wednesday is an early out day; dismissal at 1:15 at Elementary and Middle school. Extended care will begin at 1:15 at the Elementary. Childcare on the 23rd and 26th will be at the Early Childhood campus.

Lost Items – Please label your Spirit Wear

Please label all hoodies, sweaters, coats and gloves. We currently have some hoodies in the lost and found box in the office without names.

Waivers Note

Please return brown waiver envelopes to the office. The envelopes are costly to replace and reusing envelopes helps us to be better stewards of our resources. Thank you!

WCA Early Childhood

Open House

Open House on Thursday, January 12, at elementary and early childhood. Time is 6:30-8:00 at both buildings.

Waivers Note

Please return brown waiver envelopes to the office. The envelopes are costly to replace and reusing envelopes helps us to be better stewards of our resources. Thank you!

Volunteer Opportunities

Musical Help

The Middle school musical in the Spring will be Beauty and the Beast Jr. Mr. G will need parents both early next Spring, and also closer to March to help with different aspects of the show. Those parents who would be willing to assist with the musical should contact Mr. G.

“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.”

Coming Soon

December 19 Reading T-Shirt Day – Elementary and Middle schools

December 19 Student Council Meeting – Middle School – after school

December 21 Elementary/ECC Christmas Classroom Party Day – Early out at 1:15pm

December 21 Early out at 1:15pm – Elementary and Middle schools

Dec 22 – Jan 4 K-8 Classes Cancelled – Elementary and MS buildings closed

January 12 K-8 Open House – Elementary campus – 6:30-8:00pm

January 12 ECC Open House – ECC – 6:30-8:00pm

more events

Sincerely,

Peg Barratt – Principal

Westgate Christian Academy

“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” 3 John 1:4

This Christmas it seems like more people I speak with are actually focusing on the great gift God gave us in the form of Jesus.  With all the hub bub of the Christmas season, I encourage you to find some quiet time to read a little bit.  There is a relatively new book out written by John Eldredge entitled BEAUTIFUL OUTLAW.  It will be a great gift to give yourself, your friends, and family who are believers.  Also, please be sure to attend the STATE OF THE SCHOOL ADDRESS this next Tuesday evening.  All the details are listed below.  Our school belongs to all of us and depends on all of us.  Come and get the latest information about how we’re doing in relation to our vision.

State of the School – December 13th

The annual WCA State of the School meeting will be next Tuesday, December 13th at 7pm. All WCA parents are strongly encouraged to attend. The State of the School allows the Westgate family to meet together and hear the latest and most important information regarding our school, as presented by our Board of Directors.

In addition, any Elementary or Middle school class with 50% parent attendance at State of the School will earn a spirit wear day. Any EC class that has 50% parent attendance will earn a “PJ” day.

The meeting will take place in the Daniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences building on the campus of St. Charles Community College.

Directions to SCC Campus Map of SCC Campus

Annual Giving Campaign

The annual giving campaign will be running until December 31, 2011. As you may be gathering with family and loved ones over the upcoming holidays, please remember to share with them what Westgate means to you and your family and allow them the opportunity to support our school. Many people who see the impact Westgate has made on your children may be more than willing to support our cause.

As the fiscal year ends, many people are looking to make charitable contributions to various organizations. Allow those people the opportunity to support a place where children are not only growing academically but also in faith and character.

Waiver$ Deadline Coming soon

Waivers make a great Christmas gift or stocking stuffer! If you will need your waivers in before Christmas, the last opportunity to order will be Wednesday next week. Any orders turned in before 9am on Wednesday, December 14th will be available for pick-up before we leave for Christmas.

Prayer Meetings

We are still having the Prayer meetings in the Lion’s Den every Monday morning for parents to attend with the intention to pray for the school, its students, and for the teachers/classes. Parents and Teachers can e-mail prayer requests to Sheri Michael to get the word out.  Write “Prayer Request” in the subject section.

Want to earn Box Tops without spending any money?

Remember to take a look at the General Mills offers, part of the “click and earn” program. The video clips are advertising, and some require you to share with a few friends, but all of them will explain what is required of you at the beginning. Bottom line; this is a great way to earn extra Box Tops for Westgate and all it costs is your time.

Please take some time to explore this program;

Click and Earn

Remember: Box tops can be returned using sheets found at www.boxtops4education.com or by simply using a labeled bag.

WCA Middle School

Medications

Winter is here! If your child will need any kind of medication during the day.  Make sure that you fill out and follow the instructions of the  Permission to Dispense Medication form.

Dress Down Week – Next Week

For those students who earned dress down days from Butter Braid sales, you will be allowed to wear spirit wear on certain days next week. All students who have earned one or more days of dress down will wear spirit wear on Monday, two or more days on Tuesday, etc.

Butter Braid Pizza Party

Those students who have earned a pizza party with Mrs. Barrat, Coach T. and Mr. G will have pizza for lunch next Tuesday, December 13th. Please have students bring any drinks or sides that they would like.

Box Tops Winners!

Drum Roll Please……

The Winners for November’s Box Tops Contests are:

Winning a No Uniform Day in Elementary is Mrs. Jenkin’s Kindergarten Class and in Middle School 7th grade!

Congratulations, keep bringing in those Box Tops!

Waivers Note

Please return brown waiver envelopes to the office. The envelopes are costly to replace and reusing envelopes helps us to be better stewards of our resources. Thank you!

WCA Elementary School

Christmas Classroom Parties

Please be aware that classroom Christmas parties at the Elementary school are to be organized by Motor Moms/Parents from your child’s class in conjunction with your child’s teacher. WCA staff members must be kept “in the loop” regarding times, treats and activities that are being planned. Thank you!

Dress Down Week – Next Week

For those students who earned dress down days from Butter Braid sales, you will be allowed to wear spirit wear on certain days next week. All students who have earned one or more days of dress down will wear spirit wear on Monday, two or more days on Tuesday, etc.

Box Tops Winners!

Drum Roll Please……

The Winners for November’s Box Tops Contests are:

Winning a No Uniform Day in Elementary is Mrs. Jenkin’s Kindergarten Class and in Middle School 7th grade!

Congratulations, keep bringing in those Box Tops!

Butter Braid Pizza Party

Those students who have earned a pizza party with Mrs. Barrat, Coach T. and Mr. G will have pizza for lunch next Thursday, December 15th. Please have students bring any drinks or sides that they would like.

Lost Items – Please label your Spirit Wear

Please label all hoodies, sweaters, coats and gloves. We currently have some hoodies in the lost and found box in the office without names.

Waivers Note

Please return brown waiver envelopes to the office. The envelopes are costly to replace and reusing envelopes helps us to be better stewards of our resources. Thank you!

WCA Early Childhood

Christmas Family Fun Night

Come and join the Westgate Early Childhood family for our annual Christmas bash as we celebrate the birth of Christ with celebration, fun, and games.

December 9, 2011

6:30 – 8:00p.m.

Children can come in their P.J.’s!

Families are invited to visit each of the classrooms to enjoy some holiday fun Westgate style! Please see the attached flyer for more info.

Box Tops Winners!

Drum Roll Please……

The Winners for November’s Box Tops Contests are:

Winning a Costume Party is Ms. Jen’s Two-Year-Old Classroom!

Congratulations, keep bringing in those Box Tops!

Waivers Note

Please return brown waiver envelopes to the office. The envelopes are costly to replace and reusing envelopes helps us to be better stewards of our resources. Thank you!

Volunteer Opportunities

Musical Help

The Middle school musical in the Spring will be Beauty and the Beast Jr. Mr. G will need parents both early next Spring, and also closer to March to help with different aspects of the show. Those parents who would be willing to assist with the musical should contact Mr. G.

“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.”

1 Peter 4:10

Coming Soon

December 12-16 Dress Down week – Elementary and Middle School

December 12 Student Council Meeting – Middle School – During Lunch

December 13 State of the School – St. Charles Community College – 7pm

December 13 Papa Johns pizza night

December 19 Reading T-Shirt Day – Elementary and Middle schools

December 21 Elementary Christmas Classroom Party Day – Early out at 1:15pm

Dec 22 – Jan 4 K-8 Classes Cancelled – Christmas Break

more events

This Christmas, worship fully, give more of yourself, spend less, and love

all!

Sincerely,

Peg Barratt – Principal

Westgate Christian Academy

“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” 3 John 1:4

Today was a tough decision about whether or not to call off school.  It seemed there was so little snow but the warm roads turned the precipitation into “slippery” pretty fast.  Indeed, those of you who didn’t have to drive on the highways probably made it without too much problem.  We have about 90% of our students in attendance today.  Please know that our Westgate Family covers a wide area and your driving challenges are widely varied as well.  Parents always have the prerogative of making a decision for themselves to stay home if their drive is unsafe.

We will be getting out of school today at 1:15.  Play Practice for our Middle School kids has been cancelled.  Open House will now be January 23 – 6:30 to 8:00.  This gives us a little bit more time to invite our friends to our Open House.  Let’s hope that is a 50 degree day like yesterday!

At this time I am assuming road conditions will be better tomorrow, however, should we need to cancel classes, you will find us on TV Channels 4 and 5, and on Radio Station KMOX.  All three of these have websites – KSDK.com; KMOV.com; and KMOX.com.  If you don’t want to wait on the scrolling list, you can check the school closings on any of these websites.  In addition, school closing will be announced to Westgate families via an email sent directly to you, AND it will be posted on the front page of the westgateacademy.com website.  This should give immediate access to our school status to everyone.

May God bless and keep us all safe as we journey home today. 

 Peg Barratt