Lower School

21 May

Posted at 12:18 PM on May 21, 2020, in Lower School, School News, Upper School

Each year, the Broward County Non-Public School Association recognizes exceptional students. Therefore, Westminster Academy honored three students with the Pinnacle Award. Congratulations to Lawrence Parker, fifth grade, Katherine Calvet, eighth grade, and Clara Harms, twelfth grade! These students received the Pinnacle Awards for Westminster Academy for the 2019–2020 school year. This award recognizes students who set an example in their actions at home, in school, and in the community. In addition, they excel in one or more of these areas: academics, community service, citizenship, fine arts, athletics, and student activities. Furthermore, these students have strong character traits like perseverance, effort, dedication,...

12 Mar

Posted at 12:53 PM on March 12, 2020, in Lower School

The fifth-grade students became citizens of BizTown on Wednesday, March 11, when they visited Junior Achievement’s facility in Coconut Creek. This realistic setting inspires students to apply what they have learned about community and economy, work readiness, financial literacy, and business management. While at the JA BizTown facility, each student assumed a job. Then, they produced and sold products and received a paycheck. They also worked on a business team, repaid business loans, shopped, and managed a personal bank account. Throughout the program, students explored and enhanced their understanding of free enterprise. They used critical thinking skills to learn about key...

12 Mar

Posted at 12:52 PM on March 12, 2020, in Lower School

When we return from Spring Break, the fourth quarter of Discover, lower school’s after school enrichment activities, will begin on Monday, March 23. Activities are beginning to fill up; however, we invite you to click here to log in or create an account and register your student for the remaining openings. The following are the programs offered for the fourth quarter: Mondays: Art with Miss Salas (PK4–First Grade) in the lower school art room from 3:15–4:15 p.m. Price: $160 per quarter plus $10 supply fee Cheerleading with Mrs. Applegate (Girls in K–Fifth Grade) in the lower school music room from 3:15–4:15 p.m. Price:...

04 Mar

Posted at 11:55 AM on March 4, 2020, in Lower School

Registration is now open for Discover, Westminster Academy’s after school and enrichment activities. Please click here to log in or create an account and register your student for classes. Currently, we are offering the following programs for the fourth quarter of school starting the week of March 23: Mondays: Art with Miss Salas (PK4–First Grade) in the lower school art room from 3:15–4:15 p.m. Price: $160 per quarter plus $10 supply fee Cheerleading with Mrs. Applegate (Girls in K–Fifth Grade) in the lower school music room from 3:15–4:15 p.m. Price: $160 per quarter Tuesdays: Art with Miss Salas (Second–Fifth Grade) in the lower school art room from 3:15–4:15 p.m. Price: $175 per quarter...

27 Feb

Posted at 3:07 PM on February 27, 2020, in Lower School, School News, Upper School

The Center for  Disease Control (CDC) recently issued a statement regarding the coronavirus. We are working with other schools within CESA to determine best practices. In the meantime, please be reminded of the following guidelines when your child has symptoms of illness: Fever of 100° or above—child must not return to school until the temperature is normal for 24 hours unmedicated. If your child persists with fever (exceptionally high fevers >102) for more than 48 hours, please follow up with a doctor. Please do not medicate your child and send them to school for the sake of your child and others...