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Monday Mar. 03
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Tuesday Mar. 04
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Wednesday Mar. 05
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Thursday Mar. 06
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Friday Mar. 07
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| MS Peter Pan Play
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A Letter from Dr. Marcy 
Dear WPS Parents,
To help our parents become current and well-informed regarding their child's behavior and safety in the virtual world, WPS is offering a parent information program at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2014 on the topic: "Monitoring Your Child's Cyber and Party Worlds." Richard B. Schwamm, Esq., WPS parent, and child injury lawyer and advocate, and Debra Santostefano, WPS Director of Guidance and College Counseling, will present this program, which is particularly geared for Upper School parents. Click for the full letter from Dr. Marcy.
2014 Gala
The 2014 WPVA "Vintage Hollywood" Gala is just a couple of days away! We have worked hard to put together an amazing silent auction this year, and it is one of our best ever! Click to see the program with details on the event, the auction, and how to pre-register. Please take a look at the program - you will not want to miss your chance at all of the amazing items up for bid! This year we are proud to partner with Qtego Auction Technology, and the entire bidding process will be done via smartphone. Charge up your phones (and bring an extra charger just in case)! See you all at the Gala on Saturday night!
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HIGH SCHOOL
I am always excited about this time of year because I start to look forward to what great things can happen during the next school year! This week your children have had the opportunity to begin preparing for next school year with their course selections. They have been receiving information about the different programs and courses that we offer, and I hope that they have been sharing this information with you. Course descriptions have been posted to Skyward, so if you need clarification about a certain course, that is at your disposal. Talking to your children's current teachers will also help you with their course selections. Please reach out to them at any time. If you have any questions about which courses students should take next year, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Have a great weekend, and see you at the Gala!
College Acceptances
Demetri Skopos - Colgate University, Puget Sound College, Ithaca College
William Goeckel - Rochester Institute of Technology
Omar Khamas - University of Central Florida
Darby Foster - Rollins College
Ahjay Bhatia - University of Central Florida (7-year Medical School program), Drexel University, Duquesne University
Upcoming Events:
March
01 - WPVA Gala - Hope to see you there!
13 - Quarter 3 Ends
13 - Various College Trips
13 - Early Dismissal
14 - No School for Students
19 - Mr. Windermere Prep
Leslie Williams, Ph.D.
High School Director
Tutoring Information
Please remember that if your child is in need of extra help, teachers listed in this link are available after 4:00 p.m.
College Corner
Congratulations to the following members of the Class of 2014 on their recent college acceptances:
Demetri Skopos - Colgate University, Puget Sound College, Ithaca College
William Goeckel - Rochester Institute of Technology
Omar Khamas - University of Central Florida
Darby Foster - Rollins College
Ahjay Bhatia - University of Central Florida (7-year Medical School program), Drexel University, Duquesne University
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LOWER SCHOOL
Fifth Graders Create a Zoo
In fifth grade math classes, students have been working for the past month on creating their own zoo. Students had to take a parcel of land given to them, and plan to display 10-15 different animals in four very different habitats. The plan had to include the area needed for each animal species, as well as the perimeter of the enclosures. Fifth graders Emma Conroy and Shaye Longwell, were two of the first students to complete their plan and map out their zoos, which included planned bathrooms, gift shops, restaurants, and theaters.
It is hard to believe that we are already saying good-bye to the month of February. We will end this month with our annual celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday during our Read Across America assembly tomorrow morning, after our visit with our Laker Learning Buddies. The National Education Association is building a nation of readers through its signature program, NEA's Read Across America. Now in its 17th year, this year-round program focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships, and reading resources. We are excited to have our Lower School students participate in the event planned by our own Lower School Student Government.
Lower School in the Arts
The following Kindergarten Fine Arts students were selected to participate in the Meritas International Art Awards.
Peter Tseng - "Color Wheel Birds," Braylon Howard - "Hearts For Mom," Abby Stone - "Hearts," Julio Cesar - "All Aboard," and Brooke Kenny - "Pumpkin Patch." Please congratulate our talented young artists! You may view their works here: www.meritasfamily.net.
Congratulations to the fabulously talented Lower School students who were showcased in the W-Factor! We are so proud of: Scarlet Cassidy, Michael Crocetti, Angelina DeLaura, Ella Fox, Macy Hayes, Beatrice Mackenzie, Caroline Mansilla, Maya Migliorati, Riley O'Hern, Kaylin Simmons, Lyla Tsiokos, Danielle Work and Mr.Crocetti!
4th Grade Spanish Students Get Surreal
In Spanish class, fourth graders are in the final stages of their surreal collages. The students have studied the works of Salvador Dali for two weeks, and are completing their own surreal collages. They have learned about dislocation, juxtaposition, metamorphosis, and symbolism. The conversations and high-level thinking involved in this study were amazing! What a fantastic project!
Congratulations to our first and second grade students who performed "A Book is a Magic Carpet" on Tuesday. The students' hard work and dedication was evident as they put on a wonderful performance for their parents this week.
Important Dates:
March
04 - Fifth Grade Field Trip Solar Energy Center
07 - PreK4: Donuts for Dads, 8:30 a.m., Dining Hall
11 - Kindergarten Field Trip Oak Haven Farms
13 - Last Day of Quarter 3/ Early Release Day
14 - No School for Students/ Professional Development Day
Melissa Fagan
Director of Lower School
Theresa Nabavi
Associate Director of Lower School
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WPS COMMUNITY NEWS
Campus Dining
The food truck is finally here on March 4, in the Dining Hall! Click to see a menu.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
"You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child." We'll do just that on Monday, March 3, as we participate in Read Across America with a Seussian Celebration in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. Check out some trivia about the good doctor here. And please, celebrate the day with a nod to Dr. Seuss and some quality reading time!
Then, it's time to flash those smiles! Next Wednesday, all students will have candid photos taken during class, offered by Tom Marshall Photography. Parents, you will receive the prints later in the month to review and purchase, if desired.
Also on Wednesday, our 7th grade Foundations of Latin, and 8th grade Latin I students, sit for the National Latin Exam. What a great opportunity to show what you know, represent WPS, and shine! Possunt quia posse videntur (power of positive thinking)!
Finally, it's just about time to take the "Second star to the right and straight on 'til morning. " (J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan) We're all looking forward to this year's Middle School production! Best wishes to the cast and crew as they present Peter Pan and Wendy on March 7 at 7:00 p.m. The entire Middle School is in for a special treat with a matinee showing the same day. Click for info.
Please visit this "e-bulletin board" for Middle School info, and update your calendars:
Important Dates:
March
03 - Read Across American/Seussian Celebration!
05 - Tom Marshall Candid Photos
05 - National Latin Exam
07 - Middle School Production of Peter Pan and Wendy
12 - Voice, Live! 2:30 p.m., Gymnasium
13 - End of Quarter, 11:30 a.m. Dismissal
14 - Student Holiday
17 - Environmental Day
Mary Beth Davies and the Middle School Faculty Middle School Director
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LAKER ATHLETICS   On the Courts Elite Players  A big fist bump to our Future Elite players who wake up very early on Sunday mornings to train with Coach Warren and Coach Howard. Pictured are (l-r): Krishen, Ella, Leo , Jazzie, Tiago,and Rayyan. Not pictured: Camila, Carson, Giselle, Carissa, Adam and Dean. Also, congratulations to Elite Player Nico Rivero on winning Boys 18's at Lake Cane. Varsity Tennis Laker Varsity Tennis has had an incredible start to the season. They have scarcely lost a game, with a 100% winning record! Great job, 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.
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 WPS Visual Arts Participates in Meritas International Art Awards Congratulations to these Middle School students, who were selected to participate in the 2014 Meritas International Online Art Awards: Hiba Syed, Megan Ramsey, Elisabet Palsdottir, Lana Henrich, George Haidukewych, Lana McCann (art pictured above), Nadia Gordonn, and Natasha March. Watch as the winners will be announced on Wednesday, March 5. You may view their work here: www.meritasfamily.net. Charity I-tunes Single Now on Sale WPS Sophomore recording artist, Casey Conroy, recently released her newest single, "America," to iTunes. A full 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this single will support our local Wounded Warrior Project! Click here to purchase the single and support a great charity! - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/america-feat.-edge-effect/id826583404
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