Campus Dining  

Flik is soon featuring the Taco Sabroso Truck. Due to a scheduling conflict, the Traveling Flavors program is postponed until an undetermined date in February. Watch for details as the new date is scheduled.

WOW. It is very exciting to see our Middle School nearly full! Each grade level will be at capacity next year, making us strong in spirit and in number! Thank you for entrusting us with your children - we are proud to be a part of your educational career.

Yesterday marked the approximate midpoint of Quarter 3, so please look for progress reports posted in Skyward. Any questions or concerns can be directed to the course teacher. Students are also always encouraged to track their progress regularly, as they check Skyward in homeroom each week.

Roller Coaster Projects 

The 4 C's of 21st Century - creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication - are evident in all we do on the Middle School campus. One such example is the 8th graders' recent roller coaster project. Students are totally immersed in this hands-on experience, collaborating with their fellow coaster engineers as they design a product to showcase the science of physics, all themed to an American History era. The 8th graders have been hard at work, critically thinking as they put scientific theory into practice during the creation and construction of their coasters.  Some students even enjoyed a Saturday workshop at WPS, creating their coasters to specification. Click for photos.

We're looking forward to the final products at "Dancing through the Decades," this year's 8th grade theme park. Families are invited to join us for the displays on Wednesday, February 12.  

Important Dates

February

08 - SGA's "See you on the Slopes" Valentine Formal

10 - WRAP testing via Language Arts Classes

12 - 8th grade Roller Coaster Press Conferences

14 - Presidents' Day Holiday Begins

We'll see the 7th and 8th graders "on the slopes" at the Valentine Formal this weekend!

Soccer

The Girls Varsity Soccer Team ended their season last week. The team compiled many records on their way to the best season in the history of the program. The team finished with a record of 14-2-2 and advanced all the way to the Regional Semifinals. Taylor Duran and Jasmin Laaksonen were named to the first team All-District, and Emily Fagan, Ashley Krause and Marie Theres Boese earned second team All-District Honors. (Click to see an online article about Taylor.)

The WPS Girls Soccer Team advanced to the Regional Quarterfinal to face Orangewood Christian. They beat Orangewood 3-2 and advanced to the Regional Semifinals for the first time in team history. Congratulations to our girls for an amazing season!

Lacrosse

It has been a great first week of practice for the WPS Girls Lacrosse Team. We are excited to see what this inaugural team can accomplish this season! In case you missed the Parent Meeting last week, here is the Information Packet and Schedule. Any questions? Please contact Jessica Vandermeulen. GO LAKERS!

On the Courts  

Congratulations to Rafael Campos, winner of 18's Boys in Daytona Beach.

Varsity and Middle School Teams

The school team season commences this week. We are looking forward to another season of great tennis - Go Lakers!

WPS Golf Tournament

Save the date! On April 28, you are invited to join us for the Windermere Prep Golf Tournament! Get ready to tee-off at the Golden Bear Club of Keene's Pointe. Click for details.

Lakerettes

The High School Dance Team, The Lakerettes, competed Saturday at the Florida Cheer and Dance Association. The girls earned a 2nd place trophy for their hip-hop routine, and did a fantastic job representing WPS. We are so proud of their hard work this season! Congrats to Lakerette Dancers: Caitlin Roach, Darby Foster, Stephanie Haidukewych, Amy Ding, Helen Huang, Katy Pena, Caitlyn Griffin and Danielle Miceli.

Voices of Lee

Last week, we were so fortunate to have on campus "Voices of Lee" from Lee University.  They are a contemporary a cappella singing group featured as the 3rd place winner on Season 1 of the hit television show, The Sing-Off. They did vocal workshops with select students in grades 4-12 throughout the day, and then treated our entire campus to a concert that afternoon. Our students not only received expert vocal training, but they also learned one of the group's top hits and the opportunity to perform with them on stage during the afternoon concert. Click here to see this spectacular performance with both "Voices of Lee" and our WPS students.

Lower School Arts

First grade students are preparing for their performance of "A Book is a Magic Carpet" in the Gym on February 25 at 9:00 a.m. Above, Mrs. Matthews' class is rehearsing "Frog and Toad."

Piano Students at Festival

Congratulations to the following WPS piano students who participated in the Florida Federation of Music Club's Lake District Festival:

Lauren Chin (1st grade) received Superior ratings in all her categories: piano solo, sightreading, theory test, hymn playing, and concerto event. She has also received an Excellent rating in the State level Junior Composers contest. Keep writing music, Lauren!

Dylan Calvo (3rd grade) received Superior ratings in piano solo, theory test, and American Patriotic folksong event, and an Excellent in sightreading. He also earned Superior in the piano duet category with his brother!

Erik Hartker (5th grade) received Superior ratings in piano solo and theory test, and an Excellent in sightreading.

Click for the WPVA Calendar of Events, Volunteer Interest Form, and Volunteer Opportunities and Descriptions.

It was a busy week in the Elite Boarding program! On January 26, we welcomed 160 Brazilian Visitors for Campus tours, a soccer game, and a BBQ. On January 30, we celebrated Carnivale (a Brazilian celebration), sponsored by the WPS Brazilian Club, with food and festivities.

On January 31, it was the Chinese New Year Celebration sponsored by the WPS SGA. Two days of cooking and food preparation, enjoyed with more than 140 students who also learned how to make dumplings!