THE WESTLAKE EAGLE EYE E-NEWSLETTER
Volume 14 Issue 29 March 26, 2009 |
| PRINCIPAL'S NOTE |
Dear Westlake Families,
All of us at WCS hope that you enjoy your Spring Break and spend some time relaxing and refreshing yourself.
Please continue to check you email - we intend to update you on the Spring Fundraiser and introduce you to the activities for Spiritual Emphasis Week.
Blessings to you this week!
Rick Pucci
Principal
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| SCHOOL NEWS |
SPRING FUNDRAISER 2009 - - - WESTLAKE MET ITS GOAL!!!
All I can say is WOW!!! Westlake raised $30,000.00 in 30 days!!!! This was a great team effort, and I am so proud of our students and families. We will be sending out one last Fundraising email with all the final numbers and instructions about our rewards - be on the look out for it over the break.
8th GRADE STUDENTS FEATURED ON BAY NEWS 9
Our 8th grade students, who spent their day of service volunteering at the Good Samaritan Mission in Wimauma yesterday, were featured on Bay News 9 last night. We will be getting a copy of the story to share with our Westlake family, but until then you can read the story on the Bay News 9 website.
APRIL VIRTUE OF THE MONTH - CONVICTION
(Standing for what is right even when others don't)
Since we are celebrating Spiritual Emphasis Week and Easter when we return, we will pick up our weekly memory verse during the week of the 13th.
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| SCHOOL EVENTS |
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3-8th GRADE TO OBSERVE SPIRITUAL EMPHASIS WEEK
When we return from Spring Break we will be celebrating Holy Week with a great activity dedicated to enhancing our student's spiritual life. Spiritual Emphasis Week is an activity designed to stretch our students in their spiritual lives. We will be holding chapels daily and we have secured some great speakers to challenge our kids -- Wendy Fitzgerald from Generations Church will be speaking to our upper elementary students, and Matt Laughter from Calvary Baptist Church will be speaking to our middle school students. More information will be emailed to parents next week.
APRIL BIRTHDAY RECOGNITION
We will be recognizing April Birthdays when we return. Our K-2nd grade birthday recognition will take place during a special Easter chapel on Thursday morning April 9.
STUDENT AWARD CHAPELS WILL BE HELD DURING THE WEEK OF APRIL 13
We will be holding our April Awards Chapel for Elementary Students on Monday April 13. We will be recognizing our Virtue of the Month award winners, 3rd - 5th grade birthdays, and our Academic Award winners during their regular chapels (8:45 for K-2nd; 9:15 for 3rd - 5th).
Middle School Academic Awards and the Quarterly Over and Above Awards will be handed out in chapel during our April 15 chapel. You will be notified in advance, if your student is receiving an award.
Parents are always encouraged to attend our Chapel and Awards Assemblies.
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| EAGLE ATHLETICS - FALL 2008 |
Our Spring Season is officially underway and our student-athletes are competing in JV and Varsity Softball, Varsity Boys Volleyball, and Co-ed Golf. Here are the matches the week after Spring Break.
Varsity Boys Volleyball
Tues., 4/7 - WCS vs. St. Paul's "A", 3:30, St. Paul's
Thurs., 4/9 - WCS vs. Skycrest "A", 3:30, Skycrest
Varsity Girls Softball
Mon., 4/6 - WCS vs. Guardian Angel, 3:45, Countryside Rec.
Tues., 4/7 - WCS vs. St. Paul's, 3:45, St. Paul's
Wed., 4/8 - WCS vs. Espiritu Santo, 3:45, Safety Harbor Rec.
JV Girls Softball
Mon., 4/6 - WCS vs. Guardian Angel, 3:45, Home (Sunderman Field)
Tues., 4/7 - WCS vs. St. Paul's, 3:45, Home (Sunderman Field)
Wed., 4/8 - WCS vs. Espiritu Santo, 3:45, Safety Harbor Rec
Boys and Girls Golf
Mon., 4/6 - GA/ES, 3:30, Eastlake Country Club
DEADLINE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ELEMENTARY TRACK AND FIELD MEET IS TOMMORROW, 3/27/09.
The deadline to turn in participation forms for the North Pinellas Invitational Track Meet for local private schools is tomorrow. Westlake Christian School is hosting the local meet on Saturday, April 18th. From 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and our younger Eagles will have a chance to wear our school colors and compete for Westlake. We have secured the beautiful track facilities at Palm Harbor University High School for this event and look forward to a great day competition. Information and Participation forms are on the website, please access them by CLICKING HERE. |
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OPPORTUNITIES AT WESTLAKE |
2009 SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS UNDERWAYRegistration for this year's edition of Camp Cubber is underway. Our theme this summer is UNDERCOVER PROJECTS and students will be able to investigate a variety of exciting science, technology, and athletic opportunities. I am excited to announce that we had a very busy first week of registration. So if you are looking for a quality camp experience in a familiar environment, check out the Camp Cubber website at www.campcubber.com. GOING THE EXTRA EAGLE MILE FOR CANCER RESEARCHOne of our parents is participating in the 2009 American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Supporting this 18 hour event is one of the best ways that you can help raise needed funds for cancer research. Research shows that cancer claims an American life every 60 seconds. As one who has recently lost a loved one to cancer, I would encourage you to support this endeavor. If you would like to support this worthy cause or learn more about getting involved in the 2009 Relay for Life, click HERE.
WESTLAKE REWARDS - OUR SCRIP PROGRAM @www.glscript.com!!!
PAC has unveiled its new Westlake Rewards Scrip Program. Now your family and your school can benefit from every scrip order you make throughout the year. The more you spend the more you can receive in the form of a rebate. It's all very simple - order cards on-line at www.glscrip.com by Monday at 11:00 a.m. have them in your hands first thing Friday!
 MOMS IN TOUCHAll parents are invited to pray for our school, our staff, and our students at this weekly gathering. Come to Room A-212 Friday mornings at 8:45 and get your prayer on!
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WESTLAKE STUDENT SPOTLIGHT |
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This section of the newsletter is designed to celebrate our Westlake students and their special gifts, talents, and experiences. If your child has accomplished something outside of school or had a unique experience, we would love to share it with our WCS family. We would also love to hear from our Alumni and share their school and out of school accomplishments. Please email Mr. Pucci with any information or pictures you would like us to share with the Westlake Family.
This week the spotlight is on our Annual Science Fair Award winners. All students in grades 4-8 participated in our 2009 Science Fair. The projects were displayed for ten days -- during school, Education Sunday, and our Open House. All of our Westlake students did a fine job, but the following students received special recognition from our judging panel.
Best of the Best Project Winner: Caroline Andreassen, 8th Grade
Students Award Winner: Lexi Gagliardotto, 6th Grade
Our Best Scientific Method Project Winners are as follows:
4th Grade
1st: Trey Hemond
2nd: Caroline Ross
3rd: Riley Richards
5th Grade
1st: Alexis McGurk(W), Nick Nuebner(V)
2nd: Emily Thorington(W), Connor Murray(V)
3rd: Jake Trimble(W), Annamarie Huy(V)
6th Grade
1st: Nick Cropper
2nd: T.J. Parisi
3rd: Miranda Frohlich
7th Grade
1st: Gabby Rogers
2nd: Madi Kennedy
3rd: Adrienne Fleming
8th Grade
1st: Justin Slayton
2nd: Austin Cabaniss
3rd: Alex Cook
Our Best Display Project Winners are as follows:
4th Grade
1st: Gabrielle Nelson
2nd: Costandinos Karalis
3rd: George Lutich
5th Grade
1st: Kelsey Gail(W), Taylor Rinderle(V)
2nd: Andres Hernandez(W), Carly Daniel(V)
3rd: Gabriela Alvarado(W), Michael Voor(V)
6th Grade
1st: Sean Caulfield
2nd: Jillian George
3rd: Matthew Godwin
7th Grade
1st: Nicole Mason
2nd: Ellen Harris
3rd: Haley Rinderle
8th Grade
1st: Christine Marino
2nd: Andrew Voor
3rd: Lindsey Nicola
Our Best Overall Project Winners are as follows:
4th Grade
1st: Samantha Masters
2nd: Juliana Barbaccia
3rd: Emily Gobo
5th Grade
1st: Grayson Charity(W), Isabella Stamas (V)
2nd: Erik Johansen(W), Peyton Hazama(V)
3rd: Matthew Stals(W), Katie Glass(V)
6th Grade
1st: Lexi Gagliardotto
2nd: Ryan Whitehead
3rd: Nick Barbaccia
7th Grade
1st: Ross Guju
2nd: Frank Jordan
3rd: Emmy Decker
8th Grade
1st: Caroline Andreassen
2nd: Jonathan Murphy
3rd: Dane Johansen |
| SOS - SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL |
Keep collecting - another Challenge comes in the spring!
WCS receives $$ back on all charges - start shopping!
Let WCS recycle your used ink and toner cartridges from home and/or work for cash!
If you shop the internet for deals go to www.schoolpop.com, register as a WCS parent, and help your school. Click here to go to the School Pop website.
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