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LOWER SCHOOL
Dear Families,
Happy New Year! We are thrilled to welcome back all of our students. Hopefully everyone had time to recharge and relax with family and friends over the holidays and all are ready for the adventures of second semester. Our enrollment has continued to grow and we are excited to welcome many new friends to our Lower School campus for Semester Two.
Congratulations to....
The winner and runner up of the first and second grade Spelling Bee are second graders, Jay Khemchandani and Annabelle Kessler (pictured above).
 The winner and runner up of the third through fifth grade spelling bee are Rebecca Sealy (grade 5) and Tristan Fell (grade 3). Rebecca won the Spelling Bee in 2012 as well!
Parent Conference Day is this Friday, January 11. If you have not received your conference time, please contact your child's teacher. Report Cards will be posted in Skyward by the end of the day on Thursday, January 10. You will find your child's Report Card by selecting the "Report Card" icon. If you have any questions on how to access your Report Card, please call the Lower School office. We will be happy to assist you.
Tom Marshall Photography will be returning to campus on Thursday, February 28 and Friday, March 1! These candid black and white photographs will be sent home at the end of March and will be available for purchase at your discretion.
Please be sure to read the class newsletter and Butler for important class information and upcoming field trip dates!
As always, our doors are open to you at any time. Please let us know if there is anything with which we can be of assistance to you.
Melissa Fagan
Director of Lower School
Theresa Nabavi
Associate Director of Lower School
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HIGH SCHOOL
 Latin Scholars Complete Projects WPS Latin students have recently completed student-driven projects based on the National Junior Classic League creative competition rubric. Read more High School Students and Parents:
As we begin the new semester and the new year, it is a natural time for reflection and the adoption of resolutions. For students, May seems like a long way off. As adults, we know that the time will pass quickly and that planning ahead is an important aspect of academic success. To that end, I offer the following New Year Resolutions for the high school students at WPS... Read letter
New Blog The WPS Learning Commons has a new blog:
Follow the LC on Twitter too!
The LC blog link is also on the WPS home page under the Academics tab - click on middle school or high school. Follow the blog for announcements, events, and updates on additions to the collection.
 College Acceptances
More exciting acceptances from the Class of 2013!
Kyle Anderson: FSU, Stetson University
Barry Babbit: Clark University, Transylvania University Mahadvi Baiju: UCF Greg Berman: FSU Madison Holton: FSU
Yasin Ismail: FSU, Northeastern Valerie King: Stetson University Jimmy Linden: LSU, Stetson University Christian Meyer: FSU Evelyn Nadolu: Florida International University
Brian Schubert: Savannah College of Art and Design
Tutors Click for the latest list of tutors.
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WPS Community School
Community School Winter 2013 Schedule of Classes and Registration Information
Click for the roster of classes offered for the Winter 2013 session of The Community School. All registrations MUST be submitted by Monday, January 14.
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FINE & PERFORMING ARTS
Visual Arts
WPS Ceramics classes had a very eventful semester. Hand building techniques paired with pieces produced on the pottery wheels created many fine works. The new semester holds even more progress as students expand the use of our pottery wheels and produce large clay sculptures. This art will be on display in the WPS "Masterpieces in May". Clockwise from top left:
Patrick Hanson, Kate Kiely; Karen Wilhelm; Abby Lahnston; Layla Wang.
Dance Performances 
WOW! What a great dance performance from all the LS,MS, and HS dancers at the end of last semester. More than 150 students performed in the holiday dance showcase. We can't wait to see what these talented young students will bring us in 2013!
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
Dear Middle School Families,
Happy New Year! 18 weeks lie ahead of us in Semester Two. It's time to reflect on Semester One, then review, renew, and refresh. At our ceremony yesterday, I encouraged students to take hold of every moment of those 18 weeks and make each of them count, seizing every opportunity for growth this new year. As the common sentiment goes, "Fortune favors the bold." So, be bold, grasp 2013 and make it matter. The harder you work, the luckier you get.
To that end, students, make your portfolios matter. Tomorrow, you'll attend your Semester Conference to review your personal portfolio. Recall that revision is key in the portfolio process; never settle for just "good enough." Keep revising; keep bettering your product (and yourself!) to showcase your work professionally. Writing is indeed the soul on paper; as such, your portfolio is a peek into who you are. Represent yourself with poise, power, and professionalism as you open your book, write your story, and turn the page.
With each grade level focusing on age-appropriate challenges, the 8th graders are presented with the pinnacles of these challenges as they "Turn the Page." Students received their "Turning a Page" packets, reviewed the requirements, and participated in class and grade level discussions regarding the program. Semester Two will be busy, exciting, and challenging for the 8th graders as they transition to high school. Every student has a hard copy of the packet; additional documents are posted in Skyward and Edmodo.
New PE Program Kicks Off
We have great news for our Middle School Physical Education students! Each grade level has a new "benchmark" unit of study, one that exposes students to experts in athletic fields. Golf, tennis, swimming - these units are sure to be a "win" for everyone, especially because the instruction is delivered by professionals, and done so in small groups. Click to read the full story.
Spelling Bee
Best wishes to our class finalists in the Spelling Bee next week: (6th) Danica Jefferies, Natasha March, Skylar Marosi, Shanthi Ramakrishna,Tabish Riaz. (7th) Vincent Kha, Tori Lahnston, Mason Russell, Clarissa Barquist, Brett Masson. (8th) Serene Shbaklo, Zeeshan Ahmed, Kate Lucas, Hannah McGee, Cristian Guerrero, and Amelia Martin.
2013 holds much in store for all of us, so make note of the dates listed. And, as many of you know, we'll welcome Baby Williams in early February. Many students have asked what they can do for Mrs. Williams. Thus, we've decided to gift her with a library of children's books to read with her baby. If you're interested in being a part of this gift, we'll present them to her on January 24. Just add your name and selected title to this list, or see Mrs. Webster.
January 11 Semester Conferences (no school)
January 16 WPS Spelling Bee
January 18 YES Field Trips/WDW: 6th, 7th, 8th
January 21 MLK day
January 22 Track Season begins! Info
January 25 Laker Learning Buddies
January 30 6th & 7th grade Science Fair
See the full MS Calendar
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WPS SPORTS & ATHLETICS
Baseball for Grades 6-12 Boys
Hello Parents,
We are less than a month away from the start of another successful Laker Baseball Season!
We have two baseball teams at WPS; a Varsity team consisting of 9th-12th graders, and a Middle School team for 6th-8th graders. We invite all boys in the eligible grades to come out and play for WPS!
Who: All current 6th-12th grade boys
When: Jan 14 and 15 for tryouts, 3:45-5:30 p.m.
Where: WPS Baseball Field
Reminders:
1. All players are required to have the completed EL2, EL3CH, and EL3 forms on file before they will be allowed to practice or tryout. Forms can be found at the bottom of our WPS Athletics website.
2. Parent Meeting: January 10 at 6:00 p.m. in the Learning Commons.
On behalf of the baseball coaching staff, we are really looking forward to a productive, fun, and exciting 2012 season!
Attention All WPS Tennis Parents and Students
Tennis try-outs for the Middle School team will be held on Wednesday, January 16from 4:00-6:00 p.m. and Friday, January 18 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. The Varsity try-outs will be held on Saturday, January 19 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. All players interested in trying out must have their physical form (EL2), their consent form (EL3), and their concussion form (EL3CH) properly filled out. PLAYERS WITHOUT THESE FORMS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO TRY OUT. The forms are on the school website under Student Life, Athletics. Scroll to the bottom of the page to Forms. For info email Warren or Tasi. On the WPS Courts
Welcome back, Lakers! We hope everyone had a wonderful break.
The first Boys and Girls Middle School match will be on February 5 at Windermere Prep at 3:30pm vs. Orangewood Christian. As for Varsity, we have a preseason match vs. West Orange High School on January 30 at Windermere Prep at 2:00pm. All of this is tentative, and subject to change. Look for details in coming weeks, or come find us on the courts for info as we look forward to another successful season.
Above, our Lower School Tennis Club players were practicing with Coach Warren on the court during the winter break.
If you are a player who would like to play in another Junior Grand Prix tournament hosted by WPS, please email yi-ching@thetennisteam.com.
Good luck to Patty and Hannah playing in Tampa this weekend. This Week's Laker Events at Home
Jan.15
3:30 p.m. Soccer Boys Varsity v. Forest Lake
4:30 p.m. BBall Boys JV v. Trinity Prep
6:00 p.m. BBall Boys Varsity v. Trinity Prep
Jan. 17
3:30 p.m. Soccer Boys Varsity v. Circle Christian
Jan. 19
TBD BBall Boys MS Tournament
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 Windermere Prep Parent Volunteers
Spring FundraiserIn lieu of a Spring Gala, the WPVA is excited to announce that we will be doing something new and unique this spring. We will be conducting a month-long fun-filled fundraising event in April, jam packed with many of the coveted auction items from recent Galas and many new items as well. The event will culminate in a Food Truck Night Party on campus. Please see this flier for details, and how you can help. Teacher Gift Thank YouThe WPVA would like to thank all families who contributed to the WPVA teacher gifts. Thanks to your generous contributions, we were able to provide substantial monetary gifts to our much appreciated teachers. We are still collecting for end-of-the-year gifts. Please contact Robyn Coles for middle school contributions, or Caroline Kane for high school contributions. Lower school parents, please contact your child's homeroom parent.
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