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“Therefore encourage one another and build one

another up, just as you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Dear WCA Families,

We hope you are having a wonderful summer! As faculty and staff plan and prepare for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

The theme for this school year is “Encourage and Build Up” from 1 Thessalonians 5:11. I pray that God will do a mighty work in the minds and hearts of every student, teacher, and parent this school year as we encourage and build one another up with the grace, love, and truth of Christ.

Also, please join us in prayer for every student and family and that we will embrace this verse throughout the school year.

As I write this letter, classrooms are being repainted, floors waxed, and the campus is being cleaned for the start of school. Teachers and staff are getting ready and we are looking forward to a great WCA school year to God’s glory!

We invite all elementary and middle school families (K5-8th) to join us for WCA’s “Welcome Back Night” on Monday night, August 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the Worship Center. Then, Tuesday morning, August 14, we invite all preschool families (K3-K4) to attend the “Welcome to Preschool Day,” from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. beginning in the Student Center. These events will provide parents the opportunity to meet your child’s teacher.

Also, on the first day of school, parents are welcome to attend the Convocation Chapel scheduled for Wednesday morning, August 15, at 9:00 a.m. This will be a very special time as we dedicate the new school year to the Lord.

We hope this Summer Information Packet is helpful as you make preparations for the new school year. If you see something you don’t understand or need further information, please contact the school office at (954) 349-9224. We will gladly assist you.

Blessings in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Steve KitchensHeadmaster

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Table of Contents

WCA Faculty & Staff....................................................4-5

School Calendar.............................................................6

Special Events Calendar................................................7-8

School Hours.................................................................9

Dress Code Information................................................10

School Uniforms...........................................................11

Physical Education........................................................12

P.E. Medical Concerns Form.........................................12

WCA Lunch Program....................................................13

Extended Care Program.................................................14

Extended Care Payment Schedule.................................14

Middle School Study Hall..............................................15

Study Hall Payment Schedule........................................15

Dismissal Procedures.....................................................16

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AdministrationHeadmaster Steve KitchensPrincipal Bobby McCannAssistant Principal Jerry Noonan Director of Finance/Office Manager Katia NavarroDirector of Admissions/Dean of Girls Patricia Del Pozo Director of Athletics/Dean of Boys Ed RoseDirector of Preschool Linda VazquezDirector of Information Technology Marcos VillalbaDirector of Support Services Debbie Young

Office StaffAssistant to the Headmaster Karin GerdesAssistant to the Principal Julia SastoqueAdministrative Assistant Jimena VillarealFinance Office Assistant Beverly Spatafora

Preschool/Elementary School FacultyK3 Teacher Nadege AntoineK3 Teacher Assistant Anabel RigueroK3 Teacher Vickie ClarkK3 Teacher Assistant Ivette MartinK4 Teacher Vivian HernandezK4 Teacher Assistant Lori Brennan K4 Teacher Linda Vazquez, Director of PreschoolK4 Teacher Assistant Gwen RobertsK5 Teacher Janine GalarzaK5 Teacher Assistant Josy MendiolaK5 Teacher Natalie MachadoK5 Teacher Assistant Sherley Burge 1st Grade Teacher Christen Noonan1st Grade Teacher Aimee Sherman1st Grade Teacher Assistant Judy Slater2nd Grade Teacher Marisa Troxel 2nd Grade Teacher Jennifer Julsonnet2nd Grade Teacher Assistant Donna McCann3rd Grade Teacher Lisa Assayag3rd Grade Teacher Jill Bennett4th Grade Teacher Esther Vasquez4th Grade Teacher Ashlee Kramer5th Grade Teacher Johana Bigio5th Grade Teacher Maria Galasso 3rd-5th Grade Teacher Assistant Greydys Perez

WCA Faculty & Staff

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WCA Faculty & Staff

Middle School Faculty6th Grade Homeroom Teacher Jennifer Knierim/Christine Johnson7th Grade Homeroom Teacher Carter Edwards/Cheryl Redding 8th Grade Homeroom Teacher Jerry Noonan/Jacqueline LosegoLanguage Arts Jennifer Knierim History Jacqueline LosegoMath Carter EdwardsMath Cheryl ReddingScience Christine Johnson Bible Jerry Noonan

Special/Electives FacultyArt Ana LippsMusic Coordinator/Band David BrubeckOrchestra Cornelia BrubeckChorus Clay Brasington Computer Catalina FriasMiddle School Latin Debbie SahsElementary Latin Izabella HernandezSpanish Ivette IglesiasLibrary Media Specialist Laura RotgerP.E. Teacher/Athletic Director Ed RoseP.E. Teacher/Assistant Athletic Director Bradley Rose Spanish (K3-3rd) Janelle SacalisMusic/Art (K3-K5) Janelle SacalisMusic (1st-3rd Grade) Sarah WeinsteinMusical Theater Angela CringStudent Services/GEM Math Janelli Villalba Student Services/Reading Jameela FullwoodVisual Communications Coordinator Linda Benedict Robotics Romina Ravenna School StaffAfter School Study Hall Carter EdwardsSecurity/Facilities Dino LinardakisSecurity Doug SahsSafety Officer Albert HerreraLunch Coordinator LaTisha EvansLunch Assistant Patricia MonbouquetteExtended Care Coordinator Linda VazquezExtended Care Sherley Burge Extended Care Ivette Martin

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2018-2019 School Calendar

FIRST QUARTERAug. 8-14 Faculty & Staff Planning Wed.-Tues.Aug. 15 Students First Day of School Wed. Aug. 15 Start 1st Quarter (41 days) Wed.Sept. 3 No School/Labor Day Mon.Oct. 11 *Early Release/End 1st Quarter Thurs.Oct. 12 **No School/Teacher In-Service Day Fri. SECOND QUARTEROct. 15 Start 2nd Quarter (44 Day) Mon. Nov. 19-23 No School/Thanksgiving Holiday Mon.-Fri.Dec. 20 **Early Release/End 2nd Quarter Thurs.Dec. 21-Jan.7 No School/Christmas Vacation Fri.-Mon.

THIRD QUARTERJan. 7 **No School/Teacher Work Day Mon. Jan. 8 Classes Resume Tues.Jan. 8 Start 3rd Quarter (41 days) Tues.Jan. 21 No School/MLK Day Mon.Feb. 18 No School/Presidents’ Day Mon.Mar. 7 *Early Release/End 3rd Quarter Thurs.Mar. 8 No School/Teacher In-Service Day FriMar. 11-15 No School/Spring Break Mon-Fri.

FOURTH QUARTERMar. 18 Start 4th Quarter (47 days) Mon.Apr. 19 No School/Good Friday Fri.Apr. 22 No School/Easter Monday Mon.May 23 **Early Release/Last Day of School Thurs. (K3-8th Grade) May 24 Faculty & Staff Post Planning Fri.

* Extended Care Provided, No Study Hall Provided** No Extended Care or Study Hall Provided

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2018-2019 Special Events Calendar

August10 3:00-5:00 p.m. Pre-Owned Uniform Sale (CT)13 6:30 p.m. Welcome Back Night K5-8th Grades (WC) 14 9:00-10:00 a.m. Welcome to Preschool (K3-K4)(SC) 15 8:15 a.m. First Day of School15 8:00-9:00 a.m. PTF Back to School Reception (CT)15 9:00 a.m. Convocation Chapel (WC)15-17 Spiritual Emphasis-Middle School 23 6:30 p.m. Middle School Parent Night (SC) 30 6:30 p.m. K3-5th Grade Parent Night (SC) September12 8:30 a.m. All School Grandparents Day Chapel (WC)20 Individual and Class Pictures26 7:30 a.m. See You at the Pole

October10-19 Boosterthon 15-19 Spirit Week/Field Day26 9:00 a.m. Preschool Harvest Day November1 Parent Conference Month Begins7 8:30 a.m. *All School Veterans Day Chapel (WC)16 Thanksgiving Celebrations (Extended Lunch)28 8:30 a.m. Christmas Concert Chapel

December4-5 Elementary Christmas Pageant Practice (1:00-2:45 p.m.)6 8:30 a.m. Elementary Christmas Pageant - All School Run Through (WC)6 6:30 p.m. WCA Christmas Pageant (WC)13 3:30 p.m. Faculty/Staff Christmas Party14 9:00 a.m. Preschool Christmas Presentation (SC)17-19 Middle School Midterms/Noon Dismissal (6th-8th Grade)20 Classroom Christmas Celebrations

January29 9:00 a.m. Open House for Prospective Parents (SC)30 100th Day of School Celebration

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February1 Continuous Reenrollment4-8 Read Week/Book Fair21-22 4th Grade Field Trip to St. Augustine26 9:00 a.m. Open House for Prospective Parents 27 All School/Black History Chapel 28 National Latin Exam

March1 Open Enrollment Begins1 6:30 p.m. Charity Dinner and Auction 4-6 8th Grade Washington, D.C. Trip4-7 6th &7th Grade Lake Placid Trip7 Elementary STEM Day22 Volunteer Breakfast 26 9:00 a.m. Open House for Prospective Parents28-29 National Spanish Exam29 Math Marathon

April1-5 Terranova Testing5 MS Science Field Trips5 Math Marathon Awards Ceremony8-10 Teacher/Staff Appreciation Days10 8:30 a.m. All School Teacher/Staff Appreciation Chapel17 8:30 a.m. All School Easter Chapel19 Good Friday/School Closed22 Easter Monday/School Closed24-26 5th Grade Field Trip30 9:00 a.m. Open House for Prospective Parents

May1 1:00 p.m. Middle School Theater Rehearsal2-3 Middle School Theater Production2 National Day of Prayer8 8:30 a.m. All School Recognition Awards Chapel 9 6:30 p.m. Spring Music Concert10 8:30 a.m. Mother’s Day Tea (K3-K5)15 8:30 a.m. All School Athletic Awards Chapel 17 8:30 a.m. Donuts for Dad (K3-K5)17-21 Middle School Finals/Noon Dismissal (6th-8th Grade)20 8:30 a.m. 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony21 9:00 a.m. K5 Graduation22 End of the Year Celebrations (K3-8th Grade)23 8:30 a.m. All School Academic Awards Chapel23 6:30 p.m. 8th Grade Graduation

2018-2019 Special Events Calendar

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Students are not permitted on campus before 7:30 a.m. School begins at 8:15 a.m. Students arriving after 8:15 a.m. must report to the school office to be signed in by an adult to receive a tardy pass for admittance to class. Please refer to the tardy/absent policy page in the Student Handbook.

All students not picked up by 3:25 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays will be checked-in to our Extended Care/Study Hall Program and must be signed-out by an authorized adult. *Please note, a drop-in charge will be assessed. Students are not permitted to be on campus unsupervised.

Daily Schedule7:30 a.m. K3 - K4 report to their classroom K5 & 1st grade students report to the main playground 2nd-8th grade students report to the Student Center (upstairs auditorium) 8:15 a.m. Class Begins2:30 p.m. K3-K5 Dismissal 3:00 p.m. 1st grade to 8th grade Dismissal3:25 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. *Extended Care (K3 - 5th grade only)3:25 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. *Study Hall (6th - 8th grade only)

*See Extended Care/Study Hall Guidelines and Registration Forms.

School Hours

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All uniform items, including pants and shorts, must be purchased from Flynn & O’Hara. Middle school students who sign up for Fall or Spring Sports and Recreation must purchase the P.E. shirt and shorts from Flynn & O’ Hara. Fourth and Fifth grade students only need to purchase the P.E. shirt. Names should be written on the inside label of all items so that lost items may be returned to their owners.

Pre-School and Elementary UniformsGirls may wear monogrammed white or red polo shirts, monogrammed “Peter Pan” blouses with plaid skorts, shorts, or jumpers, and solid navy or khaki long pants or shorts with the school crest. Boys may wear monogrammed white or red polo shirts, with navy or khaki shorts or pants with the school crest. All pants and shorts must be worn no lower than the top of the hipbone and no shorter than 3 inches from the back of the knee. If belt loops are present, a belt is required. Shirttails must be tucked in at all times. Preschool students may wear elastic shorts with the school crest and are not required to wear a belt.

Middle School UniformsMiddle school students may wear white or navy blue polo shirts monogrammed with the school logo, or navy striped rugby shirt monogrammed with the school logo. Middle school students may wear navy or khaki shorts or pants. Middle school girls may also wear khaki skorts. All pants, shorts and skorts must be worn no lower than the top of the hipbone and no shorter than 3 inches from the back of the knee. Belts are required and shirttails must be tucked in at all times.

Shoes, Socks, BeltsShoes and socks must be worn at all times while on campus. Open-toed or backless shoes are not permitted. Students are encouraged to wear athletic shoes for safety and comfort and are required to do so on P.E. days. Shoes and socks must be predominantly white, black, or brown. Socks may come no higher than the ankle and must be white, black, or brown. Belts must be solid black, navy, or brown.

Hair, Makeup, and AccessoriesStudents must maintain a trim, conservative, natural hair appearance. Dyed hair beyond natural highlights is not permitted. Boys’ hair must be above the eyebrows and the collar. No mohawks or design may be shaved into the hair. Girls will not be permitted to wear “false hair” clips and their hair must be out of their face. Accessories must be in keeping with uniform colors and not be overbearing.

Girls are limited to two earrings per lobe (no cartilage piercing(s) are allowed); one bracelet or watch per wrist, and one ring per hand. Boys may not wear makeup or earrings at anytime. Boys and girls may wear one necklace within the shirt collar. Elementary school girls are not permitted to wear makeup. Middle school girls may wear lip-gloss, light foundation, light mascara, and makeup that produces a natural, conservative appearance.

Uniform/Dress Code Information

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Field TripsStudents leaving campus on a school-sponsored trip will be required to wear school spirit shirts and uniform bottoms unless otherwise specified by the teacher on the Field Trip Permission and Release form.

Cold WeatherJackets and/or sweatshirts with the WCA logo must be purchased from Flynn & O’Hara or the PTF.

P.E. ClassP.E. uniforms may only be purchased from Flynn & O’Hara. All students must wear athletic shoes and socks on their designated P.E. days. Students in 6th - 8th grades will be required to wear a P.E. shirt and P.E. shorts. Students in the 4th - 5th grades will be required to wear a P.E. shirt when they go to the gym. Students are required to change before and after their scheduled P.E. class. Non-compliance will be reflected in the class grade.

Uniform ViolationsThe administration reserves the right to determine the acceptability of fashion trends, ac-cessories, clothing, makeup, and hairstyles. Students not adhering to the Uniform and Dress Code Policy will receive a Dress Code Violation Report for the first offense. For any additional offense, the student will be sent to the School Office and the parent will be called to bring the appropriate attire.

Thank you for helping WCA keep the uniform policy enforced.

Weston Christian Academy school uniforms are supplied by Flynn & O’Hara.

Flynn & O’Hara 3740 Davie Road

Davie, Florida (954) 233-6533

Flynn & O’ Hara is conveniently located on Davie Road between I-595 and Griffin Road in the Varsity Square Shopping Center.

Uniform/Dress Code Information

Uniform Store Information

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P.E. Medical Concerns Form

Student Name: Grade:

Please explain any medical condition and restrictions for physical exercise:

Parent/Guardian Signature:

Date:

If at any time during the school year your child is recovering from an illness that requires restricted physical exercise, please write a note to excuse your child the day of the scheduled Physical Education (P.E.) class. If your child has any on-going medical concerns (i.e., allergies, asthma), please fill out the form at the bottom of this page and give it to the School Office.

Preschool/Elementary (Grades K3 - 5)Our program is filled with many exciting activities. Some of these include soccer, volley-ball, basketball, and football. All students must wear proper athletic shoes on scheduled P.E. days in order to participate. Physical education shirts (not Spirit Shirts) are mandatory for 4th and 5th grade students and are a portion of the grading criteria.

Middle School (Grades 6, 7, & 8)Sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students may sign up for a P.E. elective. All students must wear proper athletic shoes on scheduled P.E. days in order to participate. P.E. shirts (not Spirit Shirts) and P.E. shorts are mandatory and are a portion of the grading criteria.

Physical Education

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WCA Lunch Program

Hot lunches will be available on the fourth day of school, Monday, August 20th. Lunch order forms for August/September are available now on Renweb only. All orders require 7 day notice. Please plan on bringing a bag lunch on Wednesday, August 15th, Thursday, August 16th and Friday, August 17th. You may contact the School Office if you need any additional assistance.

WCA provides a catered lunch “scoop and serve” program. This hot lunch service includes a variety of food from local restaurants.

The students have the following options: Bring entire lunch from home. Bring lunch from home and purchase drinks/snacks. Pre-order lunch from the catering services by completing the lunch order form on Ren-

web.

ORDERING INFORMATION- Order forms will be available and paid on Renweb. We require a minimum of 7 days notice to order lunches. - No exceptions or refunds can be made due to our commitment to the caterers. - Credits will only be given for 3 or more days of absence unless prior notice is given 5 school days in advance. - Daily lunch ordering is not available. - Healthy snack and drink options are available for purchase only. Cost for lunches: $4.50

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The Extended Care Program is available to K3 - 5th grade full-time students of Weston Christian Academy. In case of an emergency or late pick-up contact Linda Vazquez, Extended Care, at 954-445-1830 after 4:00 p.m. A complete set of guidelines and registration forms are available in the School Office.

Extended Care Program

Extended Care Payment Schedule

Registration Fee: $10.00 per student

Full/Part Time Program Fees (August through May):Full-Time (5 days per week) $275.00 per monthPart-Time (3 days per week) $225.00 per monthPart-Time (2 days per week) $185.00 per monthPart-Time (1 day per week) $100.00 per month

* A 15 percent discount will be given to a second or third student in the same family who is enrolled in Extended Care (full-time or part-time) or Middle School Study Hall.

Drop-In Fees: Due at time of pick-upDrop-Ins (up until 4:00 p.m.) $20.00 payable at pick-upDrop-Ins (up until 6:00 p.m.) $30.00 payable at pick-up

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Registration Fee: $10.00 per student

Program Fee (August through May): $150.00 per month

* A 15 percent discount will be given to a second or third student in the same family who is enrolled in Extended Care or Middle School Study Hall.

Drop-In Fees: Due at time of pick-up$10.00 an hour (prorated every 15 minutes).

Payments:1. Payments are due at time of pick-up.2. If a student “drops-in” more than three times in a school year, you will need to register

your student in the program.

Study Hall Payment Schedule

The Middle School Study Hall is available to 6th through 8th grade students of Weston Christian Academy. The Middle School Study Hall program provides a supervised, quiet environment for middle school students to complete their homework after school and should not be considered a tutoring session. Students will not be permitted to socialize or play. Students desiring co-curricular activities may participate in after-school clubs and sports. Study Hall is not required, rather it is a service provided to parents.

A complete set of guidelines and registration forms are available in the School Office.

Middle School Study Hall

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Dismissal Procedures

The City of Weston mandates that all traffic should enter WCA through Three Village Road and around the WCA campus for drop-off and pick-up. Please use the Three Village Road entrance only. The drop-off and pick-up location is illustrated on the map below.

Dismissal Map