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August 9, 2015: Updates, Deadlines & More...
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Keeping You Informed

Upcoming events and information

Our first week of the 2015-2016 school year is in the books. We welcomed fresh, new kindergarteners and our tried and true faces back to Wesley. Our teachers are in the swing of routines: establishing classroom routines and rules and getting to know their new students. Please carefully read below for updates, dates, deadlines and information. Check the website regularly for more information. Connect with us.
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Important Dates


Fall IB Curriculum Nights -- August 11 - 13
Learn more about the IB curriculum. See the WIA website for the dates and times for specific grades. Learn more...

WIA Board, Governance Committee Meeting -- Wendesday, August 12, 6:00 p.m.
  Learn more...

WIA Governing Board Meeting -- Tuesday, August 18, 6:00 p.m. Teachers and parents are encouraged to attend. This is an open meeting to hear the decisions made, reports of progress from finance and Executive Director. These meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month unless otherwise noted. This will be a shortened meeting due to the overlap with the WIA PTSA meeting.  Learn more...

WIA PTSA Meeting -- Tuesday, August 18, 6:30 p.m.
Please attend the first PTSA meeting for the 2015-2016 school year. Learn more about the WIA PTSA, become a member, purchase used uniforms and spirit wear. Free childcare available. Learn more...

Flag Football Tryouts -- August 18, 19
For MYP girls and boys (grades 6-8). Learn more....

 
Visit WIA's Website Calendar for More Dates & Deadlines!
WIA offers extended day enrichment from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. each day. WIA Phoenix Extended Day Program begins at 4:00 p.m. with attendance and snack. Children are offered structured activities such as outdoor or indoor play, board games, art projects, community service, or independent homework time in two or three afternoon time blocks. The curriculum will include cultural activities that support diversity.
PEP begins tomorrow, Monday, August 10.
 

Cool Class Offerings This Semester...



See individual class registration forms to the right of the PEP web page on the WIA website.
 

Tuition Rates

There is a required, annual $25 registration fee per child. Please complete the Registration form and include payment.
  • Daily Payment Plan       $13.00 per day; $65 per week
  • Weekly Payment Plan   $10.00 per day; $50 per week
  • Monthly Payment Plan  $ 8.00 per day;  $40 per week
  • Early Release Days       $20.00
Note: There is no payment roll-over for any unused prepaid days. A late pick up charge will be incurred for families that do not pick up their child by 6:30 p.m. (see PEP Handbook on the PEP webpage for details)

For questions, contact:
Maqueda Rivers, PEP Director of Programs               Robyn McCoy, PEP Finance and Operations
maqueda.rivers@wesleyacademy.org                        robyn.mccoy@wesleyacademy.org

Volunteer Forms Needed from All Families!

Our staff is working diligently to process the Volunteer Applications from those who completed their forms on Welcome to Wesley Day last week. It is critical that all parents/guardians to complete the Level 2 process which is at no cost to parents. The form is short and simple. The link below allows you to even complete it online and print it. These forms are also available in the WIA office.

All volunteers/parents/guardians must have the following on file with the school:


   A completed APS Volunteer Release Form and
   A copy of a government-issued photo ID.


Please bring in this completed form with your photo ID to the WIA office this week if you did not complete one last week. This will prevent any delays in visiting your child's classroom or having lunch at WIA.

Teachers and staff will make volunteer opportunities available starting August 17, 2015.

*New this year* We will have a full school-wide volunteer sign up system available through Volunteer Spot for teachers and staff to use.

For more details on this policy, visit the Wesley Website.

MYP Formal Uniform Days

Beginning this Wednesday, August 12

MYP students (grades 6-8th only) are required to wear Formal Day attire EVERY Wednesday beginning this week, with August 12. See the full Formal Day Attire requirements for boys and girls on the Wesley website.

Students may remove their sweaters during recess and when they are outside. We expect all MYP students to comply with formal uniform day requirements.
Steering Committee Volunteers Needed!
"Developing Culturally Competent Children" Series

This year Wesley will be hosting a four-part series, "Developing Culturally Competent Children: Conversations on Race and Class at Wesley."

If you are interested in assisting with organizing and planning this series, please email Dr. Pullen as soon as possible.
Dr. Pullen, Director of Culture and Discipline, will be holding office hours every Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.  Parents may drop in during office hours without an appointment to discuss any questions or concerns.

Afternoon Carpool

3:20 - 3:55 p.m

Students (walkers/car riders) not picked up by 3:55 p.m. will be escorted to a classroom awaiting pick up. Students who are walkers/car riders will not be released between 3:55 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Parents that arrive after 3:55 p.m., must check out their child at the aftercare desk starting at 4:00 p.m. Late charges will incur beginning at 4:05 p.m. of $1.00 per minute.
View current menu and read about the updates for the breakfast/lunch/snack program for 2015-2016 school year on the Meal Program page on the WIA website. Set up an account with the new online payment program, MySchoolBucks.

**Reduced full-priced lunches and FREE breakfast for ALL students and staff!**

Playworks Partners with Wesley during Recess

For the 2015-2016 school year, Wesley International Academy is excited to partner with the national organization, Playworks to bring power of play to the Wesley community! This partnership and fun will begin on Monday, August 10, 2015 and will last the entire school year. Learn more...

Updates

Staff Listing: Click here to see our updated staff listing on the Wesley Website.

Governing Board Listing: Click here to see our updated Board of Directors listing on the Wesley Website.

Policies and Forms: Click here to view or download policies and forms needed. Forms and information are being updated continuously. Recently updated and available: WIA Family and Student Handbook 2015-2016, PEP Parent Handbook 2015-2016, WIA Homework Policy, 2015-16 and more.

If you haven't already, please sign and return the Handbook Acknowledgement form confirming your receipt and understanding of the rules and regulations.

Our Mission

To develop in students the discipline of learning and a life-long desire for knowledge
through a world class International Baccalaureate education.
 
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