Lower School Tag

04 Feb

Posted at 15:15h in Lower School, School News

It is with great excitement that the Lower School announces the addition of a math enrichment program for grades 3–5 titled “M3 Adventure.” This program utilizes the M3 Mentoring Mathematical Minds curriculum which is a National Association for Gifted Children's Curriculum Studies Award Winner. It was designed for gifted and high ability students and was developed at the University of Connecticut NEAG School of Education's Renzulli Center for Creativity. It fits well with our math program and allows for the addition of STEM and higher-level thinking activities. This program is by invitation only for students who excel in math. The class...

03 Feb

Posted at 16:36h in Lower School, School News

On Friday, January 22, 2021, we held our Scripps/Miami Herald 4th and 5th-grade Spelling Bee. The students were well-prepared and excited to show their spelling expertise. After 18 rounds and 167 words of intense competition, Klorey White won the spelling bee. Klorey will go on to represent Westminster Academy in the Miami Herald/Scripps National Spelling Bee for Broward County in March. Words that were spelled correctly and led to the final round were: “Scandinavia,” “laboratory,” and “indecipherable.” Congratulations to the winners and those who qualified to participate: First Place: Klorey White (5th Grade) Second Place: Jade Engen-Ruiz (5th Grade) Third Place:...

03 Feb

Posted at 16:22h in Lower School, School News, Upper School

Westminster Academy will be hosting two safe and socially distanced Open House informational events to share how a fusion of faith and intellect at WA creates a unique experience in each child’s life! Prospective families can learn more about all that WA has to offer in academics, athletics, and the arts. This event is a great opportunity to share with others looking for a Christ-centered, college preparatory school for their children. Thursday, February 18, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. — Upper School Open House Tuesday, February 23, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. — Lower School Open House The events are free, but tickets...

03 Feb

Posted at 16:17h in School News

We are so proud of our students for being Compassionate Contributors and Community Builders, two traits of our Portrait of a Graduate! Lower school student council is collecting items to create Joy Kits for children and their parents at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Each grade has been assigned items to bring in such as toiletries, activity books, socks, stickers, board books, crayons, card games, throw blankets, and stuffed animals. The Varsity Cheerleading Team is partnering with Heart2Heart Outreach to share the love of Christ with isolated seniors in our community. They created 150 cards and goody bags, which will go to multiple...

14 Jan

Posted at 14:28h in Arts

We are blessed with talented students and looking forward to a new season of performances to highlight their gifts and talents. Below are the second semester Fine Arts events: March 26 and 27—Little Women High School Musical 7:00 p.m. on Friday; 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Saturday April 20—Choir Spring Concert and Art Festival at 7:00 p.m. April 22—Band Spring Concert at 7:00 p.m. April 27—Orchestra Spring Concert at 7:00 p.m. May 14 and 15—Middle and Lower School Broadway Night at 7:00 p.m. ...