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HIGH SCHOOL 

Now that we are quickly approaching exams, some of our students faster than others, it is a good time to focus on how to start preparing now for them. Here are a few tips to start the exam review process so that they can come out of the exams with the grades they desire:

 

Be present everyday from this point until the exam. There is much more information that the students gain from being in class, than when they are copying notes from a missed discussion.

 

Students should start asking questions that they have been unsure about over the course of this quarter. Shoring up their understanding will help to create opportunities for deeper understanding.

 

Organize all notes, review discussions, and explore old tests. Doing so will help the students to see what to do next and provide a preview about what the final exam will hold.

 

Students should start reviewing notes and making their own study guides now. If they review early, they can start to categorize their study materials into two sections: material they know, and material they need additional help understanding.

 

As we get closer to the end of the quarter and exams, please have your children continue to reach out to their teachers when they need support. The teachers are willing and ready to help the students whenever they are asked.

 

Have a great weekend!

 

Upcoming Dates:

April

30 - Junior/Senior Breakfast

30 - Senior College Acceptance Panel (Assembly)

May

01 - Masterpieces in May

03 - Dance Recital (5:00 pm at Dr. Phillips HS)

05 - IB Exams Begin

05 - AP Exams Begin

23 - Underclassmen Awards Ceremony 

23 - Afternoon Exam Jam

23 - Junior/Senior Bonfire

19 - Senior Exams Begin

26 - Memorial Day - No School

27 - Underclassmen Exams Begin

28 - Senior Banquet

29 - Graduation Rehearsal

30 - Graduation

 

Summer Classes 

Click for printable list of courses and registration form. Click to view information on the WPS website.

 

Dr. Leslie Williams 

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.

 


LOWER SCHOOL
 

Touchpoints Great Contributions

Recently WPS Second, Third and Fourth graders wrapped up their Touchpoints Great Contributions for the year. Second grade's focus on biodiversity led them to investigate endangered species native to Florida. For their "Great Contribution," they decided to adopt a manatee since it is one of the most symbolic marine animals in our state, but also the most endangered, due to habitat loss, chemical pollution, and boat collisions. Last week the second graders held a bake sale to raise funds to adopt and to support a manatee. They are pleased to announce that they raised $550, which allows each class to adopt one manatee. Their donation will include food and care for one entire year.

 

On Tuesday, Third grade brought learning to life as they proudly performed, The Rumpus in the Rainforest, for audiences of schoolmates and parents. The Third graders raised $394 to purchase a portion of the Amazon rainforest, preserving the land so the Rumpus can continue! 

 

As their Great Contribution to Touchpoints, Fourth Grade students wrote letters to various companies requesting that they consider adding a warning label to their products if they used Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOS) in their food. They recently mailed out these letters and are hoping to hear back from these manufacturers soon.  

 

Bunnies, Chicks, and Carrots!

Spring is all around! PK, Kindergarten and First grade recently participated in their annual egg hunts and First grade is eagerly awaiting the arrival of their chicks in Mrs. Matthews' class. They have learned about the growth and development of their chicks as they track their progress in the classroom incubator. In the spirit of spring, Issabela Malherbe enjoyed sharing a carrot she grew in her very own garden with Mrs. Pattison's PK4 class.  

 

Attention Fifth Grade Families

You will be "Crossing the Bridge" in just over a month, so it's time to start preparing for Middle School. Peruse the Program Guideand start making your choices on the provided Course Selection Form. Questions? Contact MaryBeth Davies, Middle School Director.

 

Important Dates:

April

25 - Laker Learning Buddies

       WPVA Food Truck Night

May

01 - Masterpieces in May Art Show

       Kindergarten Field Trip Sanford Zoo

02 - First Grade Poetry Picnic

08 - PK4 Mother's Day Tea

09 - Kindergarten Muffins with Mom

13 - Fourth and Fifth Grade Concert

16 - Conference Day

 

Midsummer Night's Dream

Click to see the schedule of the Fourth and Fifth Grade performances.

 

Melissa Fagan 

Director of Lower School

Theresa Nabavi 

Associate Director of Lower School

WPVA 

Food Truck Frenzy

Happy Spring, WPS Families! The WPVA invites you to a night of music, fun, food, and relaxation. Please join us for the WPS Food Truck Frenzy on campus Friday, April 25. Click here for details.

 

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

WPS COMMUNITY NEWS

 

Summer Camp at Windermere Prep

Visit windermereprep.com/camp, call 407.905.7737 (option 6), or  email [email protected]. Click for details.   


Click on the badge above to open the survey. You can find the "Best Private School" categories under Goods and Services (remember, you have to vote in at least seven categories for your submission to count).


MIDDLE SCHOOL
 

"Good, better, best. Never let it rest. Until your good is better and your better is best." We are clearly not resting...our travelers have returned, and we're back into total focus and action in the Middle School!

 

Thank you to the Sixth graders for hosting the Cultural Festival - what an impressive presentation of your learning! This program offered valuable lessons: we live in a global society, one that has changed due to advances in technology and governance. Thus, there is absolutely an emerging world community. "We ought to think that we are one of the leaves of a tree, and the tree is all humanity. We cannot live without the others, without the tree." Pablo Casals

 

Speaking of trees, our Seventh grade environmental ambassadors celebrated the environment this week with an "Earth Day" field trip, viewing the Disney Nature film, Bears, and visiting the rooftop garden at Green Sky Growers in Winter Garden.

 

Duke State Recognition

Last week, we recognized our Seventh grade students who participated in the Duke TIP SAT testing and received state-level recognition. Please congratulate Andrew Hunter, as he too was one of the few students nationwide to achieve this awesome recognition.

 

Tomorrow, we welcome some of you to our campus to assist with Life Lessons: A Day of Career Exploration.This program exposes students to the world of work, allowing them some discovery time about their future.

 

With just a month remaining of the school year, we must look ahead to 2014-2015. You should have received this information via email earlier this week. Please peruse the Middle School Program Guide and Course Overviews, and then make your selections on the provided Course Selection forms for Sixth, Seventh or Eighth grade. You are welcome to come to the office, send an email, or give us a call if you have questions! Also, your homeroom teacher will assist you in the registration process during Conference Day.  

 

Upcoming events:

April

28 - Meritas Academic Olympiad

28 - SGA Campaigns Begin

30 - Eighth Grade Turning a Page Field Trip

May

01 - Masterpieces in May Art Show 

03 - "Throwback" Dance Showcase 

08 - Quarter 4 Celebration

09 - Laker Learning Buddies

14 - Seventh Grade Seedfolks Garden Party

15 - Eighth Grade Graduation Rehearsal/Last Day of Regular Classes

16 - Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences

 

Good Luck to our Laker Legends at the Meritas Academic Olympiad!

 

Mary Beth Davies  and the Middle School Faculty
Middle School Director
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On the Courts 

Lakers at State Tournament

The rain held off Thursday afternoon as the Class 1A Tennis State Tournament came to a close. Both teams advanced further and finished higher than ever before after being undefeated District and Regional Champions. The Boys Team finished 4th in the state, while the Girls Team came in 2nd Place. In addition to the stellar team final standings, Rebecca Costa and Hannah Rosenfield walked away with the Line 2 Doubles State Title - this is our second individual State Tennis Title in as many years!

 

Our student-athletes conducted themselves admirably both in victory and in defeat representing Windermere Prep proudly against the toughest competition in the State. Expectations are very high again for next year where we look to improve upon our impressive finishes. Congratulations go out to both our Varsity Tennis Teams, but also to Coach Rosenfield and Coach Watson for guiding our student-athletes to success this past season. Pictured are Casey Accola, Patti Cohn, Hannah Rosenfield, Catalina Burch, and Rebecca Costa.

 

Summer Camps begin June 2 and continue through the summer. For registration and information visit orlandotennisacademy.com or elitetennisusa.com. Weekend lessons are available by appointment; call 407.928.6666.

 

Track & Field

Last week, the Track and Field Team competed in the Regional Meet at The First Academy. By 10:00 p.m., nine student-athletes punched their tickets to the State Meet in Jacksonville in two weeks. The runners who advanced are: Kate Kiely - 400 meters (2nd Place), Franco Martins -1600 meters (1st Place) and 3200 meters (1st Place), Michael Stones - 400 meters (1st Place), Girls 4x100 meter Relay (1st Place), Boys 4x800 meter Relay (2nd Place).

 

NCAA Signings

Within the past week, we had two senior student-athletes sign their National Letters of Intent to further their playing careers next year when they attend college. Tennis State Champion Rebecca Costa signed to play at Colorado State University. Infielder Paul Lopez signed to play baseball at Point Park University. WPS is extremely proud of our two most recent signees.

 

Spring Football

Don't forget that Spring Football starts next Thursday, May 1, immediately after school! We have two teams comprising our WPS Football Program. Our Middle School Team is made up of boys currently in grades 5th-7th. The Varsity Team is made up of boys in grades 8th-11th. We welcome all boys in the eligible grades to come out and give football a shot! We will give out all of the necessary equipment; all they will need to bring is a pair of cleats. 

 

Feel free to contact Coach Doss should you have any questions.

 

WPS Golf Tournament

If you haven't registered for the Third Annual WPS Athletics Golf Tournament, please follow this link to sign up: www.golfinvite.com/wpsgolftournament.

 

Lunch will be provided, as well as dinner, after course play. We have a great Silent Auction table that you don't want to miss! We just need YOU to come out and show your support of Windermere Prep Athletics! If you have questions, please contact Coach Doss

 

Sports Physical Night

All students currently in Grades 5 - 11 who are interested in participating in sports next year, are encouraged to attend the annual Athletic Physical Night hosted by WPS on Tuesday, April 29 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Sports Performance Center. The cost is $20 and all necessary athletic forms will be available. Physical Night is the perfect opportunity to take care of all of your athletic paperwork needs for next school year. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Christopher Tappan. We hope to see you on the 29th!

 

Little Miss Laker

Summer Cheerleading Camp

July 21 - July 24, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Ages 7-12, open to the public; Cost: $150, includes shirt. Please contact Coach Hilaman for more information and to register.

 

Little Lakers Summer Sports Camp

The 2014 Little Lakers Summer Sports Camp will take place the week of June 9. The camp runs Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to noon. This year's camp will include basketball, flag football, soccer, volleyball, and more! Campers will get to learn and play under the supervision of the WPS Varsity coaching staff. Click for details here to learn more and to sign up!


2014 Meritas Dance and Theatre Festival

Just announced: Registration for the 2014 Meritas Dance and Theatre Festival is now open! Middle School and High School Dance and Theatre students are eligible to attend the trip, which will be held in Fall 2014 in vibrant NYC! The dates of the trip are November 13-16. This trip offers professional workshops and classes for dancers and theatre students and the opportunity to attend spectacular Broadway performances. Click to see the trip information packet for what you can expect on the trip, and the registration agreement. If your student is serious about pursuing the art of dance and theatre, this is a wonderful opportunity that you do not want to miss. The trip is expected to sell-out, so please turn in your registration forms to your dance or theatre teacher ASAP. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact WPS Dance and Theatre teachers.

 

Exciting upcoming Fine Arts events:

May 1 - Masterpieces in May 

May 3 - Throwback Dance Showcase 

May 6 - 1st -3rd Grade Strings Concert, 11:00 a.m., Gym

May 13 - "Under the Big Top," 4th - 5th Grade, 2:00 p.m., Gym

 

Midsummer Night's Dream

Click to see the schedule of the Fourth and Fifth Grade performances.

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