Westside Weekly Newsletter
January 21-25, 2019
Academic Conversations
Engaging students in academic conversations is an effective teaching and learning strategy. How are your students participating in academic conversations? Check out the video below of middle school students participating in academic conversations and the support the teacher provides for the students' success.
https://www.edutopia.org/video/encouraging-academic-conversations-talk-moves
Grant Opportunities
Interested in applying for a grant? Follow the link below to read about the grant opportunities available.
COME SUPPORT OUR BOYS AND GIRLS @ THE WESTSIDE GYM FRIDAY NIGHT!
Important Dates to Remember
January 21: No School
January 24: 3rd grade field trip- Atlanta History Center
January 25: Girls' basketball game @ 6:30 p.m.; Boys basketball game @ 7:30 p.m. @ WACS
January 28- Faculty Meeting
January 29: Community Council meeting @ 7:00 p.m.
February 1: NAEP testing - 4th grade ONLY; send student work home
February 7: High School Transition Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.
February 8: re-enrollment packets are due
February 9: Open House for Prospective Families @ 10:00 a.m.
February 12: Board Meeting @ 7:00 a.m.
Staff Birthdays
January 27: Kyle Woodruff
February 11: Katherine Dillon
Westside Atlanta Charter School
Email: dana@wacs.us
Website: wacs.us
Location: 2250 Perry Boulevard Northwest, Atlanta, GA, USA
Phone: (404)802-1350