Lower School

24 Oct

Posted at 12:32h in Lower School, School News

The Scholastic Book Fair is going strong this week in the Lower School Media Center. Family Night at the Book Fair is scheduled for tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Many of our classes will be performing for you that evening, so be sure to arrive on time as performances begin at 6:15 p.m. The schedule is as follows: 6:15 p.m. – PreK 4 6:30 p.m. – First Grade 6:45 p.m. – Third Grade 7:15 p.m. – 5th Grade Chorus Our partner for the evening is the Fort Lauderdale Chick-fil-A, who has graciously offered 15% of their sales back to WA....

16 Oct

Posted at 12:08h 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 second quarter, starting the week of Tuesday, October 22: Mondays Art with Miss Salas (PreK4–1st) in the lower school art room from 3:15–4:15 p.m. — starts October 28 Cheerleading with Mrs. Applegate (Girls in K-5th) in the lower school music room from 3:15-4:15 p.m. — starts October 28 Tuesdays: Art with Miss Salas (2nd–5th) in the lower school art room from 3:15–4:15 p.m. Homework Help with Mrs. Walker (1st-5th) in room 109 from 3:15–4:15...

10 Oct

Posted at 14:16h 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 second quarter, starting the week of Tuesday, October 22: Mondays Art with Miss Salas (PreK4–1st) in the lower school art room from 3:15–4:15 p.m. — starts October 28 Cheerleading with Mrs. Applegate (Girls in K-5th) in the lower school music room from 3:15-4:15 p.m. — starts October 28 Tuesdays: Art with Miss Salas (2nd–5th) in the lower school art room from 3:15–4:15 p.m. Homework Help with Mrs. Walker (1st-5th) in room 109 from 3:15–4:15...

19 Sep

Posted at 10:23h in Lower School

On Friday, September 13, the Lower School took to the polls! Students in the third, fourth, and fifth grades listened to their class representatives running for office, and then later voted for their choice of candidates. Twelve students in the Student Council had the option of running for treasurer, secretary, vice president, or president. Each student campaigned the entire week leading up to the speeches, and all did a wonderful job. Every student who ran during the election will have a seat with the Student Council and be involved for the entire 2019–2020 school year. Treasurer: Janelle Stervil (Fourth Grade) ...

04 Sep

Posted at 15:22h in Academics, Lower School

The “need to read” was a call to action many lower school students took seriously this summer as we prepared to open our brand-new Lower School Media Center. With its Creation theme and beautiful new trees, Mrs. White, the Lower School Media Specialist, themed the summer challenge with a tree as well. The response was great! To receive a bronze medal this year, students had to read a total of at least 1,000 minutes this summer. Many students read above that and received a silver or gold medal for all their hard work. To celebrate, students were invited to a pool...