October 2023 Newsletter

WHAT’S NEW???

Main Office Hours: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

We have some new team members that we added to our WTPA family:
• Ms. Kara Kindergarten
• Ms. Wilson Kindergarten
• Ms. M 3rd Grade
• Mr. Worthey 7th Grade HR and Science

Be sure to follow our Parent Facebook Group for any updates, important information, and reminders!
WTPA Parent Group

Lunch Income Compliance Forms will be coming home with students in the upcoming days. Please have these filled out and returned to the main office. This is something we do need to have on file to be compliant with the State of Ohio.

Please continue to send in any up-to-date immunization’s forms or exempt forms for the 23-24 school year.

Transportation: As many of our families are aware WTPA has a new vendor, Auxilio, for transportation needs for the 23 24 school year. Any remaining routes are being finalized and will be distributed to families as soon as those completed routes are in WTPA’s possession.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to dispatch with any questions/concerns: 419.216.9137

We wanted to send a reminder of Ohio Truancy and HB410 Laws when it comes to student’s absences.

Excessive Absences ( Codes E, EP, U, UP)

38 hrs/6 days, Excused or Unexcused, within a month- long timeframe, periodically. This is per/each calendar month.
65 hrs/10 days, Excused or Unexcused, within a school year, periodically.

Habitual Truancy ( Codes U, UP)

30 hrs/5 days consecutive (straight) Unexcused.
42 hrs/ 7 days within a month – long timeframe Unexcused , periodically. This is per/each calendar month.
72 hrs/11 days within a school year Unexcused, periodically.

Important Dates To Remember …

10/6: Volleyball Intramural @ WTPA Hill 4:30 p.m
10/7: WTPA vs. LHS Volleyball @ 9:00 a.m
WTPA JR. vs. WVA Volleyball @ 10:30 a.m
10/13: No School for Students/Parent Teacher Conferences
10/10: WTPA JR. vs. LHS Volleyball @ 5:30 p.m
10/14: WTPA JR. vs. BVA Volleyball @ 12:00 p.m
10/17: WTPA vs. TPA Volleyball @ 5:30 p.m
10/20: Volleyball Intramural @ WTPA Hill 4:30 pm
10/21: WTPA JR. vs. TPA Volleyball @ 12:00 p.m
10/23: 10/27: Fall 3rd Grade Testing Window
10/25: WTPA vs. TPA JR Volleyballl @ 4:30 p.m
10/27: TCAL Volleyball Tournament Play Begins
10/28: TCAL Volleyball Tournament
10/31: No School for Students/Staff Professional Development

CONGRATULATIONS TO WESTERN TOLEDO PREPARATORY ACADEMY!

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Highlights

Our Popcorn Fundraiser has
started and goes until Friday
October 6th. This year we are
competing with Toledo Prep
Academy to see which school can
sell the most! Let’s win some money
for our kiddos!!

This year our volleyball coaches created intramurals on Friday nights starting at 430! Stop on by and cheer on our volleyball teams!

Both JV and Varsity Volleyball are currently undefeated in the TCAL league. Come check them out on Saturdays and cheer them on as they continue to dominate the court!

Make sure to join our Parent Facebook Page WTPA Parent Page for all updates, news, and messages throughout the week!

23-24 School Year Dismissal Changes
•Any students entering after 8:15am and leaving prior to 3:30pm, must be signed out by a parent/guardian in the main office.
•Dismissal changes must be communicated to the office prior to 2:00pm day of.
•Phones may not be answered between 2:30pm-3:40pm to prepare for dismissal.
•No student will be dismissed after 2:30pm unless previously communicated with the office.
•No parents will be permitted into the building at any time without scheduling an appointment.
•All parents are to wait outside the door for their student.
•During dismissal, all parents must wait on the parking lot side of the bridge.
**These policies have been put in place to ensure the safety of all students and staff.
**Office Hours: 7:30am-4:00pm