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		<title>New Principal Announcement</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 02:47:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chrissy Ring</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dear Westgate Family,
As you were made aware several months ago, Mrs. Barratt announced that this would be her last year as Principal of Westgate. While transition is often unsettling, she has communicated along the way that she firmly believes this is the time for a new leader to take the helm of the vibrant Westgate [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear Westgate Family,</p>
<p>As you were made aware several months ago, Mrs. Barratt announced that this would be her last year as Principal of Westgate. While transition is often unsettling, she has communicated along the way that she firmly believes this is the time for a new leader to take the helm of the vibrant Westgate community.</p>
<p>It has been no small undertaking to search for and bring on board the next leader to build upon the foundation and vision that Mrs. Barratt has cast. Today, the Board of Directors is happy to announce that we believe we have found the person to lead us in the next phase of our journey.</p>
<p>Mr. Ron Ring will be joining us as Principal beginning July 1, 2012. Mr. Ring has spent his entire career in private Christian education in Memphis, TN. You will quickly find he is a deeply committed Christ follower and leader. He brings with him some 30+ years of experience and a great passion for continuing to build on the principles of FAITH, CHARACTER and ACADEMICS.</p>
<p>Linked below is a short bio of Mr. Ring with more information. He will be in town next Friday to be introduced to the staff. He will also address the crowd at the Annual Westgate Pride Prowl on Saturday, May 12th. Even if you are not running, we encourage you to come out to Quail Ridge and welcome Mr. Ring and his wife Beverly. In addition, you can cheer on the runners as they cross the finish line.</p>
<p>It is a great compliment to our teachers, staff and all other stakeholders that we could lure such an accomplished educator to Westgate. I am proud of the great people of Westgate and the work that goes on every day to change the course of history for the boys and girls entrusted to our care. Thanks to all of you for playing your part in the story and your continued support as Mr. Ring joins our family.</p>
<p>Best Regards,</p>
<p>Randy Cathcart<br />
President &#8211; Board of Directors</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.westgateacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Ron-Rings-Bio.docx">Ron Ring&#8217;s Bio</a></p>
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		<title>Friday Memo &#8211; April 20, 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:58:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chrissy Ring</dc:creator>
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WCA Pride Prowl
Registration is now open for the 2011 WCA Pride prowl! The 5K race and 1 mile fun run will take place May 12 at Quail Ridge Park in Wentzville, Missouri. For more information, or to register for the race, follow the link below!
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The 2012 Westgate Pride Prowl












WCA Middle School



Reading T-Shirt Day
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<td align="left"><strong>WCA Pride Prowl</strong></p>
<div>Registration is now open for the 2011 WCA Pride prowl! The 5K race and 1 mile fun run will take place May 12 at Quail Ridge Park in Wentzville, Missouri. For more information, or to register for the race, follow the link below!</div>
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<td align="left"><strong>WCA Middle School</strong></p>
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<p align="left"><strong>Reading T-Shirt Day</strong></p>
<p align="left">Next Monday, April 23rd will be a reading t-shirt day.</p>
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<p align="left">Monday, April 30 will be the next log/shirt turn in date and will be the LAST ONE OF THE YEAR. Please make sure that your forms are turned in!</p>
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<p align="left"><strong>Save the Date!</strong></p>
<p align="left">Mark your calendar for Friday May 18 from 6-8pm.  That afternoon we will be having a picnic for to celebrate Mrs. Barratt at Legacy Park in Cottleville.</p>
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<p><strong>Box Top Winners for March </strong>Congratulations to the Box Top winners for March!</p>
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Early Childhood &#8211; Cubs 3 = win a Crazy Hair Day</div>
<p>Elementary &#8211; 3rd grade = No Uniform Day</p>
<p>Middle School &#8211; 8<sup>th</sup> Grade = No Uniform Day<br />
<strong>Lands End Offer</strong></p>
<p>It&#8217;s never too early to start preparing for next year. Right now parents can<br />
enjoy 30% off and free shipping on their orders! <a title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001wdT-K97meEsqB9aofmICLTdXvOoJR2JEvK3qn0VuiwNKftxWqPJlz-IuCs2k5oXaLoT9ybeger_IIG09c535Me86UhK5au9BK_MhiZ4t8F_E4HhAgbU47m9TiyMomYvXfOlnGNIK1niDHD1sBa4FutJ-yEPuuNlo76adeKXwlTWwc42f6NY2HHzz65TT6wkq" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001wdT-K97meEsqB9aofmICLTdXvOoJR2JEvK3qn0VuiwNKftxWqPJlz-IuCs2k5oXaLoT9ybeger_IIG09c535Me86UhK5au9BK_MhiZ4t8F_E4HhAgbU47m9TiyMomYvXfOlnGNIK1niDHD1sBa4FutJ-yEPuuNlo76adeKXwlTWwc42f6NY2HHzz65TT6wkq" shape="rect" target="_blank">Learn more.</a></p>
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<div><strong>Field Day</strong></div>
<div>Field Day is scheduled for Monday, May 21 with a possible rain day on Tuesday, May 22. We need parent volunteers in order for Field Day to be a success. Please call or <a title="mailto:lboyce@westgateacademy.com" href="mailto:lboyce@westgateacademy.com" shape="rect" target="_blank">e-mail</a> Lakesha Boyce as soon as possible if you want to volunteer. Where you are needed may not be known at this time, but we definitely need YOU!</div>
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<p>If your class is designing a t-shirt for field day please use the following colors:</p>
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<p>*               K &amp; 1st grade (orange t-shirts)</p>
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<p>*               2nd, 3rd and 4th grade (red t-shirts)</p>
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<p>*               5th, 6th, 7th &amp; 8th (yellow t-shirts)</p>
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<td align="left"><strong>WCA Elementary School</strong></p>
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<p align="left"><strong>Reading T-Shirt Day</strong></p>
<p align="left">Next Monday, April 23rd will be a reading t-shirt day.</p>
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<p align="left">Monday, April 30 will be the next log/shirt turn in date and will be the LAST ONE OF THE YEAR. Please make sure that your forms are turned in!</p>
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<p align="left"><strong>Save the Date!</strong></p>
<p align="left">Mark your calendar for Friday May 18 from 6-8pm.  That afternoon we will be having a picnic for to celebrate Mrs. Barratt at Legacy Park in Cottleville. Details coming soon.</p>
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<p><strong>Box Top Winners for March </strong></p>
<p>Congratulations to the Box Top winners for March!</p>
<p>Early Childhood &#8211; Cubs 3 = win a Crazy Hair Day</p>
<p>Elementary &#8211; 3rd grade = No Uniform Day</p>
<p>Middle School &#8211; 8<sup>th</sup> Grade = No Uniform Day</p>
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<p><strong>Lands End Offer</strong></p>
<p>It&#8217;s never too early to start preparing for next year. Right now parents can<br />
enjoy 30% off and free shipping on their orders! <a title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001wdT-K97meEsqB9aofmICLTdXvOoJR2JEvK3qn0VuiwNKftxWqPJlz-IuCs2k5oXaLoT9ybeger_IIG09c535Me86UhK5au9BK_MhiZ4t8F_E4HhAgbU47m9TiyMomYvXfOlnGNIK1niDHD1sBa4FutJ-yEPuuNlo76adeKXwlTWwc42f6NY2HHzz65TT6wkq<br />
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<div>Field Day is scheduled for Monday, May 21 with a possible rain day on Tuesday, May 22. We need parent volunteers in order for Field Day to be a success. Please call or <a title="mailto:lboyce@westgateacademy.com" href="mailto:lboyce@westgateacademy.com" shape="rect" target="_blank">e-mail</a> Lakesha Boyce as soon as possible if you want to volunteer. Where you are needed may not be known at this time, but we definitely need YOU!</div>
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<p>*               2nd, 3rd and 4th grade (red t-shirts)</p>
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<p>*               5th, 6th, 7th &amp; 8th (yellow t-shirts)</p>
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<td align="left"><strong>WCA Early Childhood</strong><strong> </strong></p>
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<p align="left"><strong>Save the Date!</strong></p>
<p align="left">Mark your calendar for Friday May 18 from 6-8pm.  That afternoon we will be having a picnic for to celebrate Mrs. Barratt at Legacy Park in Cottleville. Details coming soon.</p>
<p><strong>Garage Sale</strong></p>
<p>The ECC are having a Spring Garage Sale on April 21st (rain date April</p>
<p>28th).  We will be accepting donations the week before the sale. Thank You!</p>
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<p><strong>Box Top Winners for March </strong></p>
<p>Congratulations to the Box Top winners for March!</p>
<p>Early Childhood &#8211; Cubs 3 = win a Crazy Hair Day</p>
<p>Elementary &#8211; 3rd grade = No Uniform Day</p>
<p>Middle School &#8211; 8<sup>th</sup> Grade = No Uniform Day</p>
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<div><strong>Pride Prowl</strong></div>
<div>Coach Taylor is currently looking for volunteers to help with our annual Pride Prowl fundraiser on May 12. Please <a title="mailto:tflorence@westgateacademy.com?" href="mailto:tflorence@westgateacademy.com?" shape="rect" target="_blank">contact Coach T.</a> to lend a hand!</div>
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<div><strong>Field Day</strong></div>
<div>Field Day is scheduled for Monday, May 21 with a possible rain day on Tuesday, May 22. We need parent volunteers in order for Field Day to be a success. Please call or <a title="mailto:lboyce@westgateacademy.com" href="mailto:lboyce@westgateacademy.com" shape="rect" target="_blank">e-mail</a> Lakesha Boyce as soon as possible if you want to volunteer. Where you are needed may not be known at this time, but we definitely need YOU!</div>
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<div>&#8220;As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God&#8217;s varied grace.&#8221;</div>
<div align="right">1 Peter 4:10</div>
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<td align="center"><strong>Coming Soon</strong></p>
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<p align="left"><strong>April 23                   </strong>  Newspaper Club Cancelled</p>
<p align="left"><strong>April 26</strong>                     Fourth Quarter Mid-point</p>
<p align="left"><strong>May 1  </strong>                         Parent Appreciation</p>
<p align="left"><strong>May 10</strong>                        Spring Fine Arts Concert &#8211; Chapel of the Lake &#8211; 6:30pm</p>
<p align="left"><strong>May 18</strong>                        Save the Date &#8211; Mrs. Barratt Picnic &#8211; Cottleville Park &#8211; 6-8pm</p>
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<div>Blessings,</div>
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<td align="left">Peg Barratt &#8211; Principal</p>
<div>Westgate Christian Academy</div>
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<div>&#8220;I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.&#8221; 3 John 1:4</div>
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		<title>Friday Memo &#8211; March 16, 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Mar 2012 03:43:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Ring</dc:creator>
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Friday Notes 
&#8212; News and Updates from WCA &#8212;&#160;
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WCA Gala
Thank you so much to those who gave time, donations and prayer to this years GALA! The event was a huge success. For details, check out the letter from Mrs. Barratt and the WCA GALA page.
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<td align="center"><strong>Friday Notes </strong><br />
&#8212; News and Updates from WCA &#8212;&nbsp;</p>
<p>March 16, 2012</p>
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<td align="left">Dear Friends,&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>WCA Gala</strong></p>
<p>Thank you so much to those who gave time, donations and prayer to this years GALA! The event was a huge success. For details, check out the <a title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1109546564528&amp;s=53&amp;e=001Mo3UIgwuxmYaN48uJx4keNnJ-oRCqcix1zz2Sx124T-aFoUHdYAHCgeodRlldb_v--h9tpQAm_exxtPvgJE1vb1KUO5xXdquvIHeJehXtKtg0ILgESjaPWghNLVdtH4wnenJpWcQub38uR_rb8AvJTWJp1CKVrmF65PpwtTqoq1u2LsS2Rd25Y3nDI1onTlU" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1109546564528&amp;s=53&amp;e=001Mo3UIgwuxmYaN48uJx4keNnJ-oRCqcix1zz2Sx124T-aFoUHdYAHCgeodRlldb_v--h9tpQAm_exxtPvgJE1vb1KUO5xXdquvIHeJehXtKtg0ILgESjaPWghNLVdtH4wnenJpWcQub38uR_rb8AvJTWJp1CKVrmF65PpwtTqoq1u2LsS2Rd25Y3nDI1onTlU" shape="rect" target="_blank">letter from Mrs. Barratt</a> and the <a title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1109546564528&amp;s=53&amp;e=001Mo3UIgwuxmbk0N_FD0urPL5eCtwjXMaLby1o4XN_mV-Aj3PSJ7FJ5RTPLqlC_rlhlGCwq0hPGUvO4U2qKN3Aj8iDfYTDtlu4qFF9S3XwXF8-nObfwxDE02_MErg1-zZRpfuNek3_LD0icZQHPy7tFQ==" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1109546564528&amp;s=53&amp;e=001Mo3UIgwuxmbk0N_FD0urPL5eCtwjXMaLby1o4XN_mV-Aj3PSJ7FJ5RTPLqlC_rlhlGCwq0hPGUvO4U2qKN3Aj8iDfYTDtlu4qFF9S3XwXF8-nObfwxDE02_MErg1-zZRpfuNek3_LD0icZQHPy7tFQ==" shape="rect" target="_blank">WCA GALA page</a>.</p>
<div><strong>WCA Pride Prowl</strong></div>
<div>Registration is now open for the 2011 WCA Pride prowl! The 5K race and 1 mile fun run will take place May 12 at Quail Ridge Park in Wentzville, Missouri. For more information, or to register for the race, follow the link below!</div>
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<p><strong>Principal Search Survey</strong></p>
<p>As we begin the process of conducting a search for the next Principal of Westgate Christian Academy, your input, participation, and support of this process is highly desired and appreciated. Because as a parent, you serve a critical role in our organization, we hope you will help the board of directors and the search committee by taking part in an online survey <a title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1109546564528&amp;s=53&amp;e=001Mo3UIgwuxmbihtzxgF_EkPizZzPpi-Pj3WVTKlr6IJj1tIayZAv6GdTFx8Niu-PmnL3IWX3VJJk3_ZAcS_JxKcp5kNAiLmO7ng9Lhzc6IESbUFmsAIhMDFpksYR_EYyH" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1109546564528&amp;s=53&amp;e=001Mo3UIgwuxmbihtzxgF_EkPizZzPpi-Pj3WVTKlr6IJj1tIayZAv6GdTFx8Niu-PmnL3IWX3VJJk3_ZAcS_JxKcp5kNAiLmO7ng9Lhzc6IESbUFmsAIhMDFpksYR_EYyH" shape="rect" target="_blank">http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/596DVFG</a>. We have taken key elements of Westgate&#8217;s mission to apply toward the candidate&#8217;s qualifications and this information will help us build a profile, shape interview questions, etc. Many thanks for your time!</p>
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<p><strong>Lands&#8217; End Uniforms</strong></p>
<p>Westgate now has an Exclusive Agreement with Lands&#8217; End as our uniform supplier. This is the only company we will now recommend or advertise to new and old parents. Buying uniforms at Lands&#8217; End is a &#8220;win win&#8221; for Westgate. If you purchase uniforms through Lands&#8217; End our school receives a percentage of the sales and the percentage is much greater with our new Exclusive Agreement. If you use your Lands&#8217; End waiver cards then those sales won&#8217;t count for this new deal HOWEVER the school still wins since Land&#8217;s End offers a 16% contribution to our school for waiver purchases. That&#8217;s the highest percentage of any company! Additionally, Lands&#8217; End has created a webpage just for us and it&#8217;s now linked to our website. You no longer have to fumble through pages trying to figure out what students are allowed to wear, everything on our page is permissible. Lands&#8217; End is always having great sales and offering free shipping. Try to periodically check the website for sales and share the information with your Westgate friends.</p>
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<div><strong>St. Baldrick&#8217;s Event</strong></div>
<p>On Saturday March 17th, Mr. Schaffer, our Band teacher, will be shaving his head! The event will be hosted at Lindenwood University to benefit the St. Baldrick&#8217;s foundation. The meeting will take place at Evans Commons on the campus of Lindenwood, from 2-6pm. There will be refreshments, entertainment, etc. For more information, <a title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1109546564528&amp;s=53&amp;e=001Mo3UIgwuxmadYGQtg_aoTOko3bI-etsoHlswwO6LGBwC8Em_JAhHLFoGXOKwIPUPuAgsYcxLVX5VV0I8G_Aj97D7jUV89hBDHE2RGBud7j8uckpIyGHMZdrQlUWFStsLhk--Z9PlPXwJx3KafKbd2N5VjTJLxY34AqujI4aYTNB_sfY4SBWi2yPbExPwgC0F" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1109546564528&amp;s=53&amp;e=001Mo3UIgwuxmadYGQtg_aoTOko3bI-etsoHlswwO6LGBwC8Em_JAhHLFoGXOKwIPUPuAgsYcxLVX5VV0I8G_Aj97D7jUV89hBDHE2RGBud7j8uckpIyGHMZdrQlUWFStsLhk--Z9PlPXwJx3KafKbd2N5VjTJLxY34AqujI4aYTNB_sfY4SBWi2yPbExPwgC0F" shape="rect" target="_blank">check out a letter from Mr. Schaffer</a>.</p>
<div><strong>ECC Position</strong></div>
<div>There is currently a need for an additional employee to work afternoon and/or morning hours at our EC building. Any interested persons should contact <a title="mailto:smichael@westgateacademy.com?" href="mailto:smichael@westgateacademy.com?" shape="rect" target="_blank">Sheri Michael</a>.</div>
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<p><strong>Box Tops Deal</strong></p>
<div>Save $5 instantly at checkout and get 25 Bonus Boxtops when you buy 10 select General Mills products. Valid 3/11/12 through 3/17/12.</div>
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<p><strong>RenWeb &#8211; Family Fundraising</strong></p>
<p>RenWeb family fundraising account statements have been updated as of Feb 23, 2012. Please visit RenWeb to view your account balances; due by April 1st, 2012. If you have any questions please contact Kerrie Ottomeyer by <a title="mailto:kottomeyer@westgateacademy.com" href="mailto:kottomeyer@westgateacademy.com" shape="rect" target="_blank">email</a> or at 636-442-8000.</p>
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<p><strong>Box Top Winners!</strong></p>
<p>EC &#8211; Infants (Movie Party Day)</p>
<p>Elementary School &#8211; TIE! 1st and 2nd Grades (Movie Party Day)</p>
<p>Middle School &#8211; 6th Grade (No Uniform Day)</p>
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<p><strong>News from Coach T</strong></p>
<p>Weather permitting, grades 3-8 will run the mile during gym class the week that we return from Spring break, March 26-30th. Students can bring comfortable clothes to run in that they can change into for PE class only.</p>
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<p>Track practices for grades 3-8 will be on Monday and Wednesdays beginning March 26th. Practices will be from 4:30-6:15 at Lutheran High, 5100 Mexico Road, St. Peters, MO. Track is an excellent sport for students of all experiences, please <a title="mailto:tflorence@westgateacademy.com" href="mailto:tflorence@westgateacademy.com" shape="rect" target="_blank">contact Coach T</a> if you are interested!</p>
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<p>Mark your calendars! The WCA Dodgeball Tournament will take place on Monday, April 16th at Calvary Church, Mid Rivers from 6-8pm. Look for registration forms when we return from break.</p>
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<div><strong>Spirit Wear order week</strong></div>
<div>All Spirit Wear orders will be placed by the end of day Thursday, March 29th. Please consider ordering spirit wear for the rest of the year; we have to order so many items to keep the price our vendor is offering us. We need more orders for short or long sleeved shirts and children&#8217;s sweatpants and hoodies.</div>
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<div><strong>Thank You!</strong></div>
<div>A special thank you for all who donated plates and cartons for our Art classes! Thanks to your generosity, Mrs. Smith and our students have the supplies that they need.</div>
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<div><strong>Waivers Note</strong></div>
<div>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!</div>
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<p>RenWeb family fundraising account statements have been updated as of Feb 23, 2012. Please visit RenWeb to view your account balances; due by April 1st, 2012. If you have any questions please contact Kerrie Ottomeyer by <a title="mailto:kottomeyer@westgateacademy.com" href="mailto:kottomeyer@westgateacademy.com" shape="rect" target="_blank">email</a> or at 636-442-8000.</p>
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<p><strong>Box Top Winners!</strong></p>
<p>EC &#8211; Infants (Movie Party Day)</p>
<p>Elementary School &#8211; TIE! 1st and 2nd Grades (Movie Party Day)</p>
<p>Middle School &#8211; 6th Grade (No Uniform Day)</p>
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<p>Weather permitting, grades 3-8 will run the mile during gym class the week that we return from Spring break, March 26-30th. Students can bring comfortable clothes to run in that they can change into for PE class only.</p>
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<p>Track practices for grades 3-8 will be on Monday and Wednesdays beginning March 26th. Practices will be from 4:30-6:15 at Lutheran High, 5100 Mexico Road, St. Peters, MO. Track is an excellent sport for students of all experiences, please <a title="mailto:tflorence@westgateacademy.com" href="mailto:tflorence@westgateacademy.com" shape="rect" target="_blank">contact Coach T</a> if you are interested!</p>
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<p>Mark your calendars! The WCA Dodgeball Tournament will take place on Monday, April 16th at Calvary Church, Mid Rivers from 6-8pm. Look for registration forms when we return from break.</p>
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<div><strong>Thank You!</strong></div>
<div>A special thank you for all who donated plates and cartons for our Art classes! Thanks to your generosity, Mrs. Smith and our students have the supplies that they need.</div>
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<div>All Spirit Wear orders will be placed by the end of day Thursday, March 29th. Please consider ordering spirit wear for the rest of the year; we have to order so many items to keep the price our vendor is offering us. We need more orders for short or long sleeved shirts and children&#8217;s sweatpants and hoodies.</div>
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<div>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!</div>
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<p><strong>RenWeb &#8211; Family Fundraising</strong></p>
<div>RenWeb family fundraising account statements have been updated as of Feb 23, 2012. Please visit RenWeb to view your account balances; due by April 1st, 2012. If you have any questions please contact Kerrie Ottomeyer by <a title="mailto:kottomeyer@westgateacademy.com" href="mailto:kottomeyer@westgateacademy.com" shape="rect" target="_blank">email</a> or at 636-442-8000.</div>
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<p>EC &#8211; Infants (Movie Party Day)</p>
<p>Elementary School &#8211; TIE! 1st and 2nd Grades (Movie Party Day)</p>
<p>Middle School &#8211; 6th Grade (No Uniform Day)</p>
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<div><strong>Pride Prowl</strong></div>
<div>Coach Taylor is currently looking for volunteers to help with our annual Pride Prowl fundraiser on May 12. Please <a title="mailto:tflorence@westgateacademy.com?" href="mailto:tflorence@westgateacademy.com?" shape="rect" target="_blank">contact Coach T.</a> to lend a hand!</div>
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<div><strong>Field Day</strong></div>
<div>Field Day is scheduled for Monday, May 21 with a possible rain day on Tuesday, May 22. We need parent volunteers in order for Field Day to be a success. Please call or <a title="mailto:lboyce@westgateacademy.com" href="mailto:lboyce@westgateacademy.com" shape="rect" target="_blank">e-mail</a> Lakesha Boyce as soon as possible if you want to volunteer. Where you are needed may not be known at this time, but we definitely need YOU!</div>
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<div><strong>Graphic Arts Pro Needed</strong></div>
<div>Do you have experience working with graphic arts? Westgate needs you! To learn more about how your skills can be used to help our school, <a title="mailto:info@westgateacademy.com?" href="mailto:info@westgateacademy.com?" shape="rect" target="_blank">contact Mr. G</a>.</div>
<div>&#8220;As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God&#8217;s varied grace.&#8221;</div>
<div align="right">1 Peter 4:10</div>
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<td align="center"><strong>Coming Soon</strong></p>
<p align="left"><strong>March 19-23  </strong>           Spring Break &#8211; Childcare Available</p>
<p align="left"><strong>March 27</strong>                   End of Third Quarter</p>
<p align="left"><strong>March 29                   </strong>Westgate Skate Night &#8211; 6:00-8:00pm</p>
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<td align="left">Peg Barratt &#8211; Principal</p>
<div>Westgate Christian Academy</div>
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<div>&#8220;I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.&#8221; 3 John 1:4</div>
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AdvancED  Visit Findings
This past week, Westgate  hosted an accreditation team to review our school. Please click the link to  the attached letter from Mrs. Barratt describing their  findings.
 
President&#8217;s Day
WCA will be closed next Monday, February 20th for  President&#8217;s Day. There will not be any services offered.
 
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<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">Dear  Friends, </span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">This past week, Westgate  hosted an accreditation team to review our school. Please click the link to  the <a style="COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: underline" title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=6vnjsbhab&amp;et=1109329850154&amp;s=53&amp;e=001bIfId0yuGC0Fqo__ovFdZ8WSC-l3BsRq6VDVBM5lUaH6U3I5ptLpP55JEAL1uHyRV09AQqbLGct-t16Q6evNrQNxWGyZZ-VyI6SZa-ZMj9P1REP2xpqAenHb9_H0TUGwZ0Jq-yUxiOBTi-8ocere5YyxlJT-FSsH7rkSGrrqcgWbY1tmYiMPB1deojVEQXzy" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=6vnjsbhab&amp;et=1109329850154&amp;s=53&amp;e=001bIfId0yuGC0Fqo__ovFdZ8WSC-l3BsRq6VDVBM5lUaH6U3I5ptLpP55JEAL1uHyRV09AQqbLGct-t16Q6evNrQNxWGyZZ-VyI6SZa-ZMj9P1REP2xpqAenHb9_H0TUGwZ0Jq-yUxiOBTi-8ocere5YyxlJT-FSsH7rkSGrrqcgWbY1tmYiMPB1deojVEQXzy" target="_blank">attached letter </a>from Mrs. Barratt describing their  findings.</span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">WCA will be closed next Monday, February 20th for  President&#8217;s Day. There will not be any services offered.</span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,Palatino; text-decoration: underline;"><strong>WCA  GALA</strong></span></p>
<div><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">Remember  to send in table, ticket, and donation forms asap. This will ensure that the  Gala committee can be organized, efficient, and keep everyone posted on this  year&#8217;s exciting event!</span></div>
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<div><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">Enrollment  in underway for the 2012-13 school year! 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&#8217;s space.  Seats are assigned on  a first come, first served basis and many classes are filling up!  In order to  be sure your child can return &#8211; especially in next year&#8217;s kindergarten and  grades 2, 4, and 5 &#8211; it is a good idea to turn in your registration as soon as  possible.</span></div>
<div><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">ECC  Position</span></div>
<div><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">There is  currently a need for an additional employee to work afternoon and/or morning  hours at our EC building. Any interested persons should contact <a style="COLOR: #0000ff; TEXT-DECORATION: underline" title="mailto:smichael@westgateacademy.com?" href="mailto:smichael@westgateacademy.com?" target="_blank">Sheri Michael</a>. </span></div>
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<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,Palatino; text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Guide  for Open Enrollment</strong></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">Looking to enroll for next year? Enrollment forms are  coming in! Follow these steps to secure your spot for next year!</span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">Go to  RenWeb.com </span></p>
<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">click  &#8220;Login&#8221; </span></div>
<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">click  &#8220;Parent Login&#8221; </span></div>
<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">Enter  the District Code &#8211; &#8220;WCA-MO&#8221; </span></div>
<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">Enter  your username &#8211; your e-mail address </span></div>
<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">Enter  your password </span></div>
<div><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">Once you  are into their RenWeb Page:</span></div>
<div><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">Click on  &#8220;Family Information&#8221;</span></div>
<div><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">Click on  &#8220;Enrollment/Reenrollment&#8221;</span></div>
<div><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">Put a  check by the student(s) name</span></div>
<div><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">Then you  simply follow the steps.  You can make changes to your demographics as you  go.</span></div>
<div><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">When you  get to a link that says &#8220;download the family fundraising agreement&#8221;, 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.</span></div>
<div><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">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&#8217;re ready for next y<span style="COLOR: #000000">ear!</span></span></div>
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<div><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">When our  students paint in Art class, they use paper plates to hold the paint. These are  the best method of keeping paint on the paper and off the floor. We need  more!</span></div>
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<div><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">Please  consider donating paper plates to the WCA Art classes. Large paper plates are  needed for classes that involve mixing paint, and small plates can be used for  other classes. Additionally, for particular projects, empty egg containers lend  themselves perfectly. Please send any donations that you can to either the  elementary or middle school offices. Thank You!</span></div>
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<div style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Box Tops</strong></span></div>
<div style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">The winners of January&#8217;s Box Tops  Contest are;</div>
<div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 30px; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">Early Childhood &#8211;  Ms. Sheri&#8217;s class won a warm and cozy PJ day</div>
<div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 30px; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">Elementary School  &#8211; Mrs. Kubik&#8217;s class won a No Uniform Day</div>
<div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 30px; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">Middle School &#8211;  8th grade won a No Uniform Day</div>
<div style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Reading T-shirt  day</strong></span></div>
<div style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">Next Tuesday, February 21st is a  reading t-shirt day. Students are encouraged to wear their reading t-shirts and  blue jeans.</div>
<div style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia,Palatino; text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Gala  Need</strong></span></div>
<div style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">The annual WCA Gala is approaching  fast! We will need each family to lend a hand to gather donations for the silent  auction. Think of the places you visit each day, they may be willing to donate  to WCA!</div>
<div style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">As extra incentive, each item that  is donated for the Gala by a WCA family will earn &#8220;1 point&#8221; for each classroom  that they represent. One point can also be earned for each Gala guest of that  family. After the Gala, the classroom out of the three campuses that has the  most points will win $100 for a party of their choosing!</div>
<div style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino"><span style="color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,Palatino; text-decoration: underline;">Waivers  No</span>te</strong></span></div>
<div style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino"><span style="COLOR: #000000">Please  return brown waiver envelopes to the office. The envelopes are costly to replace  and reusing envelopes helps us to be better ste</span>wards of our resources.  Thank you!</div>
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<div style="COLOR: #333333; TEXT-ALIGN: right"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; COLOR: #333333; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: right" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs064/1107080558269/img/15.jpg" border="0" alt="WCA Lion Crest" hspace="15" vspace="20" width="115" height="100" align="right" /></span></div>
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<div style="FONT-SIZE: 13px"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">When our students paint  in Art class, they use paper plates to hold the paint. These are the best method  of keeping paint on the paper and off the floor. We need  more!</span></div>
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<div style="FONT-SIZE: 13px"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">Please consider donating  paper plates to the WCA Art classes. Large paper plates are needed for classes  that involve mixing paint, and small plates can be used for other classes.  Additionally, for particular projects, empty egg containers lend themselves  perfectly. Please send any donations that you can to either the elementary or  middle school offices. Thank You!</span></div>
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<div style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Box Tops</strong></span></div>
<div style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">The winners of January&#8217;s Box Tops  Contest are;</div>
<div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 30px; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">Early Childhood &#8211;  Ms. Sheri&#8217;s class won a warm and cozy PJ day</div>
<div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 30px; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">Elementary School  &#8211; Mrs. Kubik&#8217;s class won a No Uniform Day</div>
<div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 30px; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">Middle School &#8211;  8th grade won a No Uniform Day</div>
<div><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Uniforms</strong></span></div>
<div>Westgate Dress Code allows girls to wear solid navy, white or red, tights,  leggings or knee socks under their jumpers or skirts. Please help us keep our  school uniform and lessen distractions by sending your girls in one of these  three solid colored leg wear. Thank you!</div>
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<div style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Reading T-shirt  day</strong></span></div>
<div style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">Next Tuesday, February 21st is a  reading t-shirt day. Students are encouraged to wear their reading t-shirts and  blue jeans.</div>
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<div style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino"><span style="COLOR: #000000">The  annual WCA Gala is approaching fast! We will need each family to lend a hand to  gather donations for the silent auction. Think of the places you visit each day,  they may be willing to donate to WCA! </span></div>
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<div style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino"><span style="COLOR: #000000">As  extra incentive, each item that is donated for the Gala by a WCA family will  earn &#8220;1 point&#8221; for each classroom that they represent. One point can also be  earned for each Gala guest of that family. After the Gala, the classroom out of  the three campuses that has the most points will win $100 for a party of their  choosing!</span></div>
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<div style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino"><span style="color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Waivers  Note</strong></span></div>
<div style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino"><span style="COLOR: #000000">Please  return brown waiver envelopes to the office. The envelopes are costly to replace  and reusing envelopes</span> helps us to be better stewards of our resources.  Thank you!</div>
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<div style="COLOR: #333333; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs064/1107080558269/img/14.jpg" border="0" alt="Basic WCA Lion" hspace="20" vspace="25" width="93" height="96" align="left" /></div>
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<div style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino"><span style="color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Gala  Need</strong></span></div>
<div style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino"><span style="COLOR: #000000">The  annual WCA Gala is approaching fast! We will need each family to lend a hand to  gather donations for the silent auction. Think of the places you visit each day,  they may be willing to donate to WCA! </span></div>
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<div style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino"><span style="COLOR: #000000">As  extra incentive, each item that is donated for the Gala by a WCA family will  earn &#8220;1 point&#8221; for each classroom that they represent. One point can also be  earned for each Gala guest of that family. After the Gala, the classroom out of  the three campuses that has the most points will win $100 for a party of their  choosing!</span></div>
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<div style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">The winners of January&#8217;s Box Tops  Contest are;</div>
<div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 30px; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">Early Childhood &#8211;  Ms. Sheri&#8217;s class won a warm and cozy PJ day</div>
<div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 30px; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">Elementary School  &#8211; Mrs. Kubik&#8217;s class won a No Uniform Day</div>
<div style="MARGIN-LEFT: 30px; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">Middle School &#8211;  8th grade won a No Uniform Day</div>
<div style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Georgia,Palatino; text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Waivers  Note</strong></span></div>
<div style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino"><span style="COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">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!</span><span style="COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino"> </span></div>
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<div style="COLOR: #333333; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs064/1107080558269/img/41.jpg" border="0" alt="Volunteer" hspace="10" vspace="10" width="142" height="80" align="left" /></div>
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<div style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Georgia,Palatino; text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Pride  Prowl</strong></span></div>
<div><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">Coach Taylor  is currently looking for volunteers to help with our annual Pride Prowl  fundraiser on May 12. Please <a style="COLOR: #0000ff; TEXT-DECORATION: underline" title="mailto:tflorence@westgateacademy.com?" href="mailto:tflorence@westgateacademy.com?" target="_blank">contact Coach T.</a> to lend a hand!</span></div>
<div><span style="font-family: Georgia,Palatino; text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Graphic Arts Pro Needed</strong></span></div>
<div><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">Do  you have experience working with graphic arts? Westgate needs you! To learn more  about how your skills can be used to help our school, <a style="COLOR: #0000ff; TEXT-DECORATION: underline" title="mailto:info@westgateacademy.com?" href="mailto:info@westgateacademy.com?" target="_blank">contact Mr. G</a>.</span></div>
<div style="COLOR: #333333; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino"><span style="COLOR: #000000">&#8220;As each has received a gift, use it to serve one  another, as good stewards of God&#8217;s varied grace.&#8221;</span></div>
<div style="COLOR: #333333; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino; TEXT-ALIGN: right"><span style="COLOR: #000000">1 Peter  4:10</span></div>
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<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN-LEFT: 30px; COLOR: #333333; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left"><span style="COLOR: #000000"><strong>February 20</strong> Presidents Day &#8211; No services available</span></p>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN-LEFT: 30px; COLOR: #333333; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left"><span style="COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino"><strong>March 6 </strong></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino">Middle  School Musical &#8211; Calvary Church, Mid-Rivers Rd. &#8211; 7:00pm</span></p>
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<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN-LEFT: 30px; COLOR: #333333; TEXT-ALIGN: left" align="left"><span style="COLOR: #000000; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, Palatino"><strong>March 9</strong> WCA Gala</span></p>
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<div>Westgate Christian Academy</div>
<div>&#8220;I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the  truth.&#8221; 3 John 1:4</div>
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		<title>Enroll Now for 2012-13 School Year!</title>
		<link>http://www.westgateacademy.com/enroll-now-for-2012-13-school-year</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:20:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aaron Ring</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Enrollment has begun for the 2012-13 school year! 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&#8217;s space.  Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis.  In order to be sure your child can return [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Enrollment has begun for the 2012-13 school year! 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&#8217;s space.  Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis.  In order to be sure your child can return &#8211; especially in next year&#8217;s grade 2, 4, and 5 &#8211; it is a good idea to turn in your registration as soon as possible.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Guide for Enrollment for Existing Westgate Families</strong></span></p>
<p>Looking to enroll for next year? Enrollment forms are coming in! Follow these steps to secure your spot for next year:<br />
Go to RenWeb.com<br />
click &#8220;Login&#8221;<br />
click &#8220;Parent Login&#8221;<br />
Enter the District Code &#8211; &#8220;WCA-MO&#8221;<br />
Enter your username &#8211; your e-mail address  Enter your password<br />
Once you are into their RenWeb Page:  Click on &#8220;Family Information&#8221;<br />
Click on &#8220;Enrollment/Reenrollment&#8221;<br />
Put a check by the student(s) name<br />
Then you simply follow the steps.  You can make changes to your demographics as you go.  When you get to a link that says &#8220;download the family fundraising agreement&#8221;, 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&#8217;re ready for next year!</p>
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		<title>Westgate Open House</title>
		<link>http://www.westgateacademy.com/westgate-open-house</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:16:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chrissy Ring</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Monday, January 23rd, from 6:30-8:00pm Westgate Christian Academy will host an Open House for prospective families to visit our Early Childhood Center (serving ages 2 thru pre-K) and our Elementary Building (serving K-5th grade). Our Middle School teachers will also be on-hand at the Elementary Building to answer any questions about our school and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On Monday, January 23rd, from 6:30-8:00pm Westgate Christian Academy will host an Open House for prospective families to visit our Early Childhood Center (serving ages 2 thru pre-K) and our Elementary Building (serving K-5th grade). Our Middle School teachers will also be on-hand at the Elementary Building to answer any questions about our school and curriculum. There will be &#8220;Brain Bowl&#8221; competitions going on throughout the evening. Please join us!</p>
<p>For more information or to print the flier to hand out, please click the link below:<br />
<a href="http://www.westgateacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Open-House-2012-Flyer.pdf" target="_blank">2012 Open House Flyer</a></p>
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		<title>Friday Memo &#8211; January 13, 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:38:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andrew Ging</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dear Friends,
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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear Friends,</p>
<p>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&#8217;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 &#8211; especially in next year&#8217;s grade 2, 4, and 5 &#8211; it is a good idea to turn in your registration on Tuesday.</p>
<p><strong>Guide for Open Enrollment</strong></p>
<p>Looking to enroll for next year? Follow these steps!</p>
<p>Go to RenWeb.com</p>
<p>click &#8220;Login&#8221;</p>
<p>click &#8220;Parent Login&#8221;</p>
<p>Enter the District Code &#8211; &#8220;WCA-MO&#8221;</p>
<p>Enter your username &#8211; your e-mail address</p>
<p>Enter your password</p>
<p>Once you are into their RenWeb Page:</p>
<p>Click on &#8220;Family Information&#8221;</p>
<p>Click on &#8220;Enrollment/Reenrollment&#8221;</p>
<p>Put a check by the student(s) name</p>
<p>Then you simply follow the steps.  You can make changes to your demographics as you go.</p>
<p>When you get to a link that says &#8220;download the family fundraising agreement&#8221;, 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.</p>
<p>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&#8217;re ready for next year!</p>
<p><strong>NEW Gala Date &#8211; March 9, 2012</strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>January 23 &#8211; Open House</strong></p>
<p>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 &#8220;Brain Bowl&#8221; 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.</p>
<p><strong>Cabin Fever Book Fairs</strong></p>
<p>There will be two upcoming book fairs held at the VFW post 5077, 8500 Veteran&#8217;s memorial Pkwy, O&#8217;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&#8217;s literature. Prices from $.25 a book! Please visit the St. Charles city-county library website at <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=6vnjsbhab&amp;et=1109083129912&amp;s=2&amp;e=0016FVyShMU-qYml2o6Iv8rdcT2F4WnGgRzNfMQi9QLasbuHTzxKOMj5dFCF1JADw2Bp0Yp797CPtjXVHgr_iybbAr1hHHCdOpkBKqQKkG0K26OlAJfmjUa4g==">www.youranswerplace.org</a> or stop by the WCA office for a flyer with detailed information.</p>
<p><strong>Spirit Wear</strong></p>
<p>All Ladies who wear size &#8220;small&#8221;, 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!</p>
<p><strong>NEW Box Tops Opportunities</strong></p>
<p>There is a new opportunity to earn Box Tops through Growing Local Learning and Shop &#8216;n Save.  Please see the <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=6vnjsbhab&amp;et=1109083129912&amp;s=2&amp;e=0016FVyShMU-qYtRo2BDnnXxkagmjhVJYlMZAsMJEE_D3X4qsntfxMXcLe_yMaGq40QzKaseGjye2VlExpAM1O-3nSCf0pcHnKHyBaIPcGLqA-d0J2o139aXg0lFEcbDNF8h-P-tCGWQlUzrtdZ9OAHeiWR73A9UR0fRB1VzF-uRPHGsJgIBK4D2zvmvY9IAHms">attached flyer</a> that gives all the information.  You can earn Box Tops just for signing up.</p>
<p>Additional Box Top Offers;</p>
<p>Also from now until 4/20/12 when you buy any 10 General Mills items at Shop &#8216;n Save you get a code at checkout that you enter at growlocallearning.com.  You earn 10 Box Tops every time.</p>
<p>Bonus Box Tops-through tomorrow if you buy 10 General Mills items at Shop &#8216;n Save you get 25 bonus Box Tops and $5 off your purchase instantly.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Remember to send Box Tops in, we only have a few more months to raise money for Field Day Activities!</p>
<p align="center"><strong>WCA Middle School</strong></p>
<p><strong>Friday, January 20</strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>The Hope Project</strong></p>
<p>This week, WCA students raised over $260 for Haiti in the change drive! Visit <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=6vnjsbhab&amp;et=1109083129912&amp;s=2&amp;e=0016FVyShMU-qYW6ksYjILED2lIkK_fSGtK6ZrnScAgQO4u1VmTPxOevTkaraP40QT5MNS9O8TjH_GnmGpZE9Ih1dgAQk5BBWdpI7955zUG92kfvcir_SwW1Q==">www.haitiorphanproject.org</a> for more information on where the funds will go. Thank you!</p>
<p><strong>Box Top Winners!</strong></p>
<p>Here are the December Box Top winners and their prize.</p>
<p>EC &#8211; Cubs 2 (Cookie Decorating Party)</p>
<p>EL &#8211; 4th Grade (Popcorn Party Day)</p>
<p>MS &#8211; 7th Grade (No Uniform Day)</p>
<p>Great job!</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Waivers No</span></strong><strong>te</strong></p>
<p>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!</p>
<p align="center"><strong>WCA Elementary School</strong></p>
<p><strong>Friday, January 20</strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>The Hope Project</strong></p>
<p>This week, WCA students raised over $260 for Haiti in the change drive! Visit <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=6vnjsbhab&amp;et=1109083129912&amp;s=2&amp;e=0016FVyShMU-qYW6ksYjILED2lIkK_fSGtK6ZrnScAgQO4u1VmTPxOevTkaraP40QT5MNS9O8TjH_GnmGpZE9Ih1dgAQk5BBWdpI7955zUG92kfvcir_SwW1Q==">www.haitiorphanproject.org</a> for more information on where the funds will go. Thank you!</p>
<p><strong>Box Top Winners!</strong></p>
<p>Here are the December Box Top winners and their prize.</p>
<p>EC &#8211; Cubs 2 (Cookie Decorating Party)</p>
<p>EL &#8211; 4th Grade (Popcorn Party Day)</p>
<p>MS &#8211; 7th Grade (No Uniform Day)</p>
<p>Great job!</p>
<p><strong>Waivers Note</strong></p>
<p>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!</p>
<p align="center"><strong>WCA Early Childhood</strong></p>
<p align="center">
<p><strong>Open House</strong></p>
<p>Open House on Monday, January 23, at elementary and early childhood. Time is 6:30-8:00 at both buildings.</p>
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<p><strong>Papa Johns Pizza Party</strong></p>
<p>Our school fundraiser with Papa John&#8217;s was great! The class winner for the pizza party was Ms. Wilson. Their class will receive a pizza party.<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Box Top Winners!</strong></p>
<p>Here are the December Box Top winners and their prize.</p>
<p>EC &#8211; Cubs 2 (Cookie Decorating Party)</p>
<p>EL &#8211; 4th Grade (Popcorn Party Day)</p>
<p>MS &#8211; 7th Grade (No Uniform Day)</p>
<p>Great job!</p>
<p><strong>Waivers Note</strong></p>
<p>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!</p>
<p align="center"><strong>Coming Soon</strong></p>
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<p><strong>J</strong><strong>anuary 16</strong> Martin Luther King Day</p>
<p><strong>January 17 </strong>End of Second Quarter</p>
<p><strong>January 17</strong> WCA Great Skate night &#8211; 6:00-8:00pm &#8211; <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=6vnjsbhab&amp;et=1109083129912&amp;s=2&amp;e=0016FVyShMU-qahO-pdkMUKkBE1bOZNKksDT-e9nAf27lFnmqbErOdKjKvOYqVDWJBMMh48KF02hMSoLabqfHDn-KyLGzIatykuzYmLRX564H9Fmk5f8qszvw==">info</a></p>
<p><strong>January 20</strong> K-8 Early dismissal &#8211; 1:15pm &#8211; Teacher Workday</p>
<p><strong>January 23</strong> Open House &#8211; Elementary and ECC campus &#8211; 6:30-8:00pm</p>
<p><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=6vnjsbhab&amp;et=1109083129912&amp;s=2&amp;e=0016FVyShMU-qanHeIORsgrIZaMJo1zRhG5oh_aUzANU642S4p3c1vCPQEHkDffazdnPVhGEF15uv89a0vwZgbkO574rjiFQjJ0z1yiTTqu5bvdB6i08qOHIoOsj92xbGwF">more events</a></p>
<p>As always, I&#8217;m praying for our Westgate family.  Stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy this three day weekend in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.</p>
<p>See everyone on Tuesday.</p>
<p>Peg Barratt &#8211; Principal</p>
<p>Westgate Christian Academy</p>
<p>&#8220;I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.&#8221; 3 John 1:4</p>
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		<title>Weekly Memo &#8211; January 6, 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:35:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andrew Ging</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dear Westgate Family,
Can you Hold a Sign? 
WCA is &#8220;taking it to the streets&#8221; next week. We still need volunteers each afternoon of January 9-12 to hold signs on Salt Lick and Veteran&#8217;s Memorial Parkway. Middle school parents can stand with their students at the middle school. There are three signs (Burma Shave Style) to be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear Westgate Family,</p>
<p><strong>Can you Hold a Sign?</strong><strong> </strong></p>
<p>WCA is &#8220;taking it to the streets&#8221; next week. We still need volunteers each afternoon of January 9-12 to hold signs on Salt Lick and Veteran&#8217;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 <a href="mailto:aging@westgateacademy.com?">Mr. G</a> to help out.</p>
<p><strong>NEW Gala Date &#8211; March 9, 2012</strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>January 12 &#8211; Open House</strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>January 9 &#8211; Open Enrollment Begins</strong></p>
<p>On January 9th we will begin the process of open enrollment. This will be used to fill the &#8220;open seats&#8221; in each class. Remember, applications are not complete until the Family Fundraising agreement and Registration fee has been turned in.</p>
<p><strong>Cabin Fever Book Fairs</strong></p>
<p>There will be two upcoming book fairs held at the VFW post 5077, 8500 Veteran&#8217;s memorial Pkwy, O&#8217;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&#8217;s literature. Prices from $.25 a book! Please visit the St. Charles city-county library website at <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=6vnjsbhab&amp;et=1109050937498&amp;s=2&amp;e=001uDwO0TvUgvqv2N9I3V1g3lfckcxE7AgnpyIDJILCoGXfZIRoUKbvxFbE-2xNmYdinY28m91-dpF61l7IPaCTYzndcJEBjn4xtXmAZtzFpIo4SctKe9_KBA==">www.youranswerplace.org</a> or stop by the WCA office for a flyer with detailed information.</p>
<p><strong>Prayer Meetings</strong></p>
<p>We are still having the Prayer meetings in the Lion&#8217;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 <a href="mailto:smichael@westgateacademy.com?">Sheri Michael</a> to get the word out.  Write &#8220;Prayer Request&#8221; in the subject section.</p>
<p><strong>NEW Box Tops Opportunities</strong></p>
<p>There is a new opportunity to earn Box Tops through Growing Local Learning and Shop &#8216;n Save.  Please see the <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=6vnjsbhab&amp;et=1109050937498&amp;s=2&amp;e=001uDwO0TvUgvoP_7zByWnyr8ylEJbilPAavQm3Se46oRnm7qCSvWcOhcQMCBhG6kwA4g-AKZgSm0HJ6mqsv-lvW5k6qot_nysgZ-e4L3OA741nPaSmzdRLMpKUNhDhDZ3x_2nZw3ncZ4v6lSqyUimVA3oO_jdIQumRvnuGPujEQ0FcJ9XAyDlnC2VcyLdjPKea">attached flyer</a> that gives all the information.  You can earn Box Tops just for signing up.</p>
<p>Additional Box Top Offers;</p>
<p>Also from now until 4/20/12 when you buy any 10 General Mills items at Shop &#8216;n Save you get a code at checkout that you enter at growlocallearning.com.  You earn 10 Box Tops every time.</p>
<p>Bonus Box Tops-through tomorrow if you buy 10 General Mills items at Shop &#8216;n Save you get 25 bonus Box Tops and $5 off your purchase instantly.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Remember to send Box Tops in, we only have a few more months to raise money for Field Day Activities!</p>
<p align="center"><strong>WCA Middle School</strong></p>
<p><strong>Friday, January 20</strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>The Hope Project</strong></p>
<p>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!</p>
<p>Monday is penny day</p>
<p>Tuesday is nickel day</p>
<p>Wednesday is dime day</p>
<p>Thursday is quarter day</p>
<p>Friday is dollar day</p>
<p>Donations can be made at any school office. Please consider donating your spare change to partner with this much needed foundation. Visit <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=6vnjsbhab&amp;et=1109050937498&amp;s=2&amp;e=001uDwO0TvUgvodhPF8NY5JGSfFl4Adp6DgpomnSH2jxlYZWOt1EU1jOVhuAS8FoZ_Fu368ovxPUZiY1vru4L_3j0nZk-mo0hxMDl_eNRSJrVWbaSqU_yZ4IQ==">www.haitiorphanproject.org</a> for more information.</p>
<p><strong>Medications</strong></p>
<p>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  <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=6vnjsbhab&amp;et=1109050937498&amp;s=2&amp;e=001uDwO0TvUgvrTdP-8AGoKOQhMfYyJzebRHT5SYAvtZiLmYmnbyOEBmfepKsdolteIRyuIsjLODe9HFdnVwrpEmVUB5Ud5rfx7FjcuB6oJUq2B2mE2sPRVPyTzBg_JTwHy93Vexi4TcbA_hdFeaZQvuh0vy1CENPq8cQ78AWZm9MA5JlnUKpEP6HU6D4UOrTyw">Permission to Dispense Medication form</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Waivers Note</strong></p>
<p>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!</p>
<p align="center"><strong>WCA Elementary School</strong></p>
<p><strong>Friday, January 20</strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>The Hope Project</strong></p>
<p>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!</p>
<p>Monday is penny day</p>
<p>Tuesday is nickel day</p>
<p>Wednesday is dime day</p>
<p>Thursday is quarter day</p>
<p>Friday is dollar day</p>
<p>Donations can be made at any school office. Please consider donating your spare change to partner with this much needed foundation. Visit <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=6vnjsbhab&amp;et=1109050937498&amp;s=2&amp;e=001uDwO0TvUgvodhPF8NY5JGSfFl4Adp6DgpomnSH2jxlYZWOt1EU1jOVhuAS8FoZ_Fu368ovxPUZiY1vru4L_3j0nZk-mo0hxMDl_eNRSJrVWbaSqU_yZ4IQ==">www.haitiorphanproject.org</a> for more information.</p>
<p><strong>Waivers Note</strong></p>
<p>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!</p>
<p align="center"><strong>WCA Early Childhood</strong></p>
<p><strong>Open House</strong></p>
<p>Open House on Thursday, January 12, at elementary and early childhood. Time is 6:30-8:00 at both buildings.</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Papa Johns Pizza Party</strong></p>
<p>Our school fundraiser with Papa John&#8217;s was great! The class winner for the pizza party was Ms. Wilson. Their class will receive a pizza party.<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Waivers Note</strong></p>
<p>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!</p>
<p align="center"><strong>Volunteer Opportunities</strong></p>
<p><strong>Students and Parents &#8211; January 9-11</strong></p>
<p>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&#8217;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&#8217;t help, we&#8217;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 &#8211; either parent or staff member. <a href="mailto:aging@westgateacademy.com?">contact Mr. G</a>.</p>
<p>&#8220;As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God&#8217;s varied grace.&#8221;</p>
<p>1 Peter 4:10</p>
<p align="center"><strong>Coming Soon</strong></p>
<p><strong>January 9</strong> Open Enrollment begins</p>
<p><strong>January 9 </strong>Newspaper Club Meeting &#8211; Elementary School &#8211; 3:30-4:15pm</p>
<p><strong>January 10 </strong>Papa Johns Fundraiser night</p>
<p><strong>January 12 </strong>K-8 Open House &#8211; Elementary campus &#8211; 6:30-8:00pm</p>
<p><strong>January 12 </strong>ECC Open House &#8211; ECC &#8211; 6:30-8:00pm</p>
<p><strong>January 16</strong> Martin Luther King Day</p>
<p><strong>January 17 </strong>End of Second Quarter</p>
<p><strong>January 20</strong> K-8 Early dismissal &#8211; 1:15pm &#8211; Teacher Workday</p>
<p><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=6vnjsbhab&amp;et=1109050937498&amp;s=2&amp;e=001uDwO0TvUgvpxhW9MBts0rvyUCGnSw_xmsUTiYlqEoDadGY8JCAgBXJqJ25HBYn_lHWwDWpa_TNLlgVs_WMihMvFDsZYIi0tDd32sMvru-Zv05yCbHYKwCTuzlxnPg-rc">more events</a></p>
<p>Blessings,</p>
<p>Peg Barratt &#8211; Principal</p>
<p>Westgate Christian Academy</p>
<p>&#8220;I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.&#8221; 3 John 1:4</p>
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		<title>Weekly Memo &#8211; December 23, 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:30:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andrew Ging</dc:creator>
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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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear Westgate Family,</p>
<p>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&#8217;t in the past.</p>
<p><strong>January 12 &#8211; Open House</strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>January 9 &#8211; Open Enrollment Begins</strong></p>
<p>On January 9th we will begin the process of open enrollment. This will be used to fill the &#8220;open seats&#8221; in each class. Remember, applications are not complete until the Family Fundraising agreement and Registration fee has been turned in.</p>
<p><strong>Waivers </strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Remember the new day to turn in orders is now Wednesdays! An updated waiver form is now available on <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=6vnjsbhab&amp;et=1108995188851&amp;s=2&amp;e=001A178SwVUtNLDL7iWmAEwYmrHhcWdjXfrR15x8BXKuYABiOtWROcs2nIOt8vyJJ8LCWEWM77GKSuZMa_OuRAbchA5qgp8xrserXHWFJMwNrM=">Ren-Web</a>.</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Annual Giving Campaign</strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>Prayer Meetings</strong></p>
<p>We are still having the Prayer meetings in the Lion&#8217;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 <a href="mailto:smichael@westgateacademy.com?">Sheri Michael</a> to get the word out.  Write &#8220;Prayer Request&#8221; in the subject section.</p>
<p><strong>Want to earn Box Tops without spending any money?</strong></p>
<p>Remember to take a look at the General Mills offers, part of the &#8220;click and earn&#8221; 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.</p>
<p>Please take some time to explore this program;</p>
<p><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=6vnjsbhab&amp;et=1108995188851&amp;s=2&amp;e=001A178SwVUtNJFGMcGnGu4DXy2iVb7YKt9h9wZ4U-InVoHwlebVaRDs1NgF8aP0pgtn8-Y6ztOt5UhI_wGDUeU-a3oTjB1wH4C7q31dW9M3OdP5m_yUXuDWIHdFj0ObAH04S2HewGsA8V_LtAUOujfwtu2DPzrRyhbOAweOrH-lZ78TWTofR7r5bvkPGtShPHQclDrWG9WGWYqkbPVwgpqZw==">Click and Earn</a></p>
<p>Remember: Box tops can be returned using sheets found at <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=6vnjsbhab&amp;et=1108995188851&amp;s=2&amp;e=001A178SwVUtNJX74eCeETs26D6W-JnC6Y9cKj_3-vsRQceHqb6J4VklSw5LSiJNCMTFpTVyagN5rF1rgdokYTmJvuuuxOPFsv_G3eP51MYy3Fgp5r-qucjgQ==">www.boxtops4education.com</a> or by simply using a labeled bag.</p>
<p align="center"><strong>WCA Middle School</strong></p>
<p><strong>Wednesday, December 21</strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>Medications</strong></p>
<p>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  <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=6vnjsbhab&amp;et=1108995188851&amp;s=2&amp;e=001A178SwVUtNIKY6UGYjHxCGM6XKvvdYPjYN1d6vpMByprLuO-SUK86Tc383WLlQdZY5ROvZdMupBDX0omrpk-WKnlem6eBJ7DogcFhziDeJq7x14ei0Z-Tc4_weMe3Haq86BHk-PBOgyQT-vYeZpzLGKaP4dbwyHC6VqgMcyPDLhRiigcRJEJ0QDFQ9NAQ9qT">Permission to Dispense Medication form</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Hot Lunch</strong></p>
<p>Hot Lunch forms are due in the first day back from Christmas Break, Thursday, January 5th for the following week.</p>
<p><strong>J<span style="text-decoration: underline;">anuary 5 &#8211; Dress Down Day!</span></strong></p>
<p>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!</p>
<p><strong>Waivers Note</strong></p>
<p>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!</p>
<p align="center"><strong>WCA Elementary School</strong></p>
<p><strong>Wednesday, December 21</strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>January 5 &#8211; Dress Down Day!</strong></p>
<p>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!</p>
<p><strong>Hot Lunch</strong></p>
<p>Hot Lunch forms are due in the first day back from Christmas Break, Thursday, January 5th for the following week.</p>
<p><strong>Waivers Note</strong></p>
<p>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!</p>
<p align="center"><strong>WCA Early Childhood</strong></p>
<p><strong>Open House</strong></p>
<p>Open House on Thursday, January 12, at elementary and early childhood. Time is 6:30-8:00 at both buildings.</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Waivers Note</strong></p>
<p>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!</p>
<p><strong>Volunteer Opportunities</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Students and Parents &#8211; January 9-11</span></strong></p>
<p>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&#8217;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&#8217;t help, we&#8217;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 &#8211; either parent or staff member. <a href="mailto:aging@westgateacademy.com?">contact Mr. G</a>.</p>
<p>&#8220;As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God&#8217;s varied grace.&#8221;</p>
<p>1 Peter 4:10</p>
<p align="center"><strong>Coming Soon</strong></p>
<p><strong>December 19 </strong>Reading T-Shirt Day &#8211; Elementary and Middle schools</p>
<p><strong>December 19</strong> Student Council Meeting &#8211; Middle School &#8211; after school</p>
<p><strong>December 21</strong> Elementary/ECC Christmas Classroom Party Day &#8211; Early out at 1:15pm</p>
<p><strong>December 21 </strong>Early out at 1:15pm &#8211; Elementary and Middle schools<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Dec 22 &#8211; Jan 4 </strong>K-8 Classes Cancelled &#8211; Elementary and MS buildings closed</p>
<p><strong>January 9</strong> Open Enrollment begins</p>
<p><strong>January 12 </strong>K-8 Open House &#8211; Elementary campus &#8211; 6:30-8:00pm</p>
<p><strong>January 12 </strong>ECC Open House &#8211; ECC &#8211; 6:30-8:00pm</p>
<p><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=6vnjsbhab&amp;et=1108995188851&amp;s=2&amp;e=001A178SwVUtNJKs8QpFjU-42-MK-bpjkX9DohXJ3UqjuugymVIw8CX0u9u6X3qBdg76PsLGuF0ZY8IWuheEy3eDtpKAb28UXkr33J9D0-X0twmRdF3WXlbdrNkxsEGLRWt">more events</a></p>
<p>Enjoy every minute of this season when we celebrate the greatest gift of all time &#8211; Jesus &#8211; 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 &#8220;inn&#8221; their heart for Him.</p>
<p>Shalom,</p>
<p>Peg Barratt &#8211; Principal</p>
<p>Westgate Christian Academy</p>
<p>&#8220;I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.&#8221; 3 John 1:4</p>
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		<title>Friday Memo &#8211; December 16, 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:26:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andrew Ging</dc:creator>
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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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Westgate Friends and Family,</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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&#8217;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&#8217;t help, we&#8217;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 &#8211; either parent or staff member.</p>
<p><strong>Waivers </strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Remember the new day to turn in orders is now Wednesdays! An updated waiver form is now available on Ren-Web.</p>
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<p><strong>Annual Giving Campaign</strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>Prayer Meetings</strong></p>
<p>We are still having the Prayer meetings in the Lion&#8217;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 <a href="mailto:smichael@westgateacademy.com?">Sheri Michael</a> to get the word out.  Write &#8220;Prayer Request&#8221; in the subject section.</p>
<p><strong>Want to earn Box Tops without spending any money?</strong></p>
<p>Remember to take a look at the General Mills offers, part of the &#8220;click and earn&#8221; 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.</p>
<p>Please take some time to explore this program;</p>
<p><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=6vnjsbhab&amp;et=1108946968560&amp;s=2&amp;e=001Ey_aeZc8uX6Hsn2ZUQwwbl1Bxr-oU4Qj36n7z1kTmP4f9XTbtCSkZgjjV2RgyWqb535mv2_WMwQx31aE8bfjgaDqaKpWfyJ2gn4uUj2JwXO5NfSsea8TJraEIUiBodbbO6mGrfOVXzLqfT7rPIMFyqdHpngH0u0WQp9exho-eon_ghyHgRxtkx9UiYMWMdJFayj1hdQp8U6-94SX664GaA==">Click and Earn</a></p>
<p>Remember: Box tops can be returned using sheets found at <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=6vnjsbhab&amp;et=1108946968560&amp;s=2&amp;e=001Ey_aeZc8uX7ZG4B2rsl3X2Vx641QSWGzXsnPC3zkPxTkCumMEr-3MdszBmiQo2-0puQuZzGFwiXTze9jwwMZPZDAV3etgFdSDfDpGn3xg6l1-FtD69k9EQ==">www.boxtops4education.com</a> or by simply using a labeled bag.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>WCA Middle School</strong></p>
<p><strong>Medications</strong></p>
<p>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  <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=6vnjsbhab&amp;et=1108946968560&amp;s=2&amp;e=001Ey_aeZc8uX48zOEF8A1TcmY63hTB5J2N_DB3XeafTfuD1mIUvO-mNwxDaf5FhqwPraymcFAydNdaCIG2zsdhMD4xSVyDDmz4rSL8CUW-KWZfcn18ezsZiLt4tbEQT7YDn02Udwy8PVuu1IemdEpVesAQCGqHqGshg9P1dBZAtD00l9_deF1AidZSzOdH1m2H">Permission to Dispense Medication form</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Wednesday, December 21</strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>Hot Lunch</strong> Due to the short holiday week, Hot Lunch orders are due in the office next week Tuesday, December 20.</p>
<p>In addition, Hot Lunch forms are due in the first day back from Christmas Break, Thursday, January 5th for the following week.</p>
<p><strong>J<span style="text-decoration: underline;">anuary 5 &#8211; Dress Down Day!</span></strong></p>
<p>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!</p>
<p><strong>Student Council Announcements</strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>- Tuesday at Middle School is &#8220;Wear a tacky Christmas Sweater Day&#8221; &#8211; For 50 cents, students can wear their tacky Christmas sweaters at the middle school on Tuesday.</p>
<p><strong>Waivers Note</strong></p>
<p>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!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>WCA Elementary School</strong></p>
<p><strong>January 5 &#8211; Dress Down Day!</strong></p>
<p>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!</p>
<p><strong>Hot Lunch</strong> Due to the short holiday week, Hot Lunch orders are due in the office next week Tuesday, December 20.</p>
<p>In addition, Hot Lunch forms are due in the first day back from Christmas Break, Thursday, January 5th for the following week.</p>
<p><strong>Christmas Classroom Parties</strong></p>
<p>Please be aware that classroom Christmas parties at the Elementary school are to be organized by Motor Moms/Parents from your child&#8217;s class in conjunction with your child&#8217;s teacher. WCA staff members must be kept &#8220;in the loop&#8221; regarding times, treats and activities that are being planned. Thank you!</p>
<p><strong>Christmas Colors Day</strong></p>
<p>Next Wednesday, December 21, is &#8220;Wear Christmas Colors&#8221; day at the Elementary School.</p>
<p><strong>Wednesday, December 21</strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>Lost Items &#8211; Please label your Spirit Wear</strong></p>
<p>Please label all hoodies, sweaters, coats and gloves. We currently have some hoodies in the lost and found box in the office without names.</p>
<p><strong>Waivers Note</strong></p>
<p>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!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>WCA Early Childhood </strong></p>
<p><strong>Open House</strong></p>
<p>Open House on Thursday, January 12, at elementary and early childhood. Time is 6:30-8:00 at both buildings.</p>
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<p><strong>Waivers Note</strong></p>
<p>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!</p>
<p><strong>Volunteer Opportunities</strong></p>
<p><strong>Musical Help</strong></p>
<p>The Middle school musical in the Spring will be <em>Beauty and the Beast Jr.</em> 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 <a href="mailto:aging@westgateacademy.com?">contact Mr. G</a>.</p>
<p>&#8220;As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God&#8217;s varied grace.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>Coming Soon</strong></p>
<p><strong>December 19 </strong>Reading T-Shirt Day &#8211; Elementary and Middle schools</p>
<p><strong>December 19</strong> Student Council Meeting &#8211; Middle School &#8211; after school</p>
<p><strong>December 21</strong> Elementary/ECC Christmas Classroom Party Day &#8211; Early out at 1:15pm</p>
<p><strong>December 21 </strong>Early out at 1:15pm &#8211; Elementary and Middle schools<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Dec 22 &#8211; Jan 4 </strong>K-8 Classes Cancelled &#8211; Elementary and MS buildings closed</p>
<p><strong>January 12 </strong>K-8 Open House &#8211; Elementary campus &#8211; 6:30-8:00pm</p>
<p><strong>January 12 </strong>ECC Open House &#8211; ECC &#8211; 6:30-8:00pm</p>
<p><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=6vnjsbhab&amp;et=1108946968560&amp;s=2&amp;e=001Ey_aeZc8uX7lXj3NuQOAIHnRAKgQ5lCCaxQ_bPtWtvTspP2aYCu32JLayiLKmGXFPKJ7qIviOkATFAK0fxdh9irUhlWtGMOSc_4N9g5zqZtYlLcaw812Me3iGCmiRtMK">more events</a></p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>Peg Barratt &#8211; Principal</p>
<p>Westgate Christian Academy</p>
<p>&#8220;I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.&#8221; 3 John 1:4</p>
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