The Local Wellness Policy is a written document that guides a local educational agency’s (LEA) or school district’s efforts to establish a school environment that promotes students’ health, well-being, and ability to learn. The Wellness Policy Committee has been created as an effort to manage and develop our school’s healthy habits.
» A Wellness Committee will be appointed to each school
» The committee may include parents and guardians, students, representatives of the school nutrition program, physical education teachers, or any other interested stakeholder that is aligned with the goals of the policy
» The committee shall meet a minimum of four times per year
This is a great opportunity to help promote and support student health and wellness, and create a positive, safe, and health-promoting learning environment. Please contact mealcounts@accelschools.com for more information.
We have a tremendous amount of lost and found that includes jackets, shirts, shoes, school uniforms, and even winter coats! Please check with your student’s teacher if your child is missing some things. At the end of this month, we will put together a donation bag with any leftover items.
Students’ photos are now available to order from an online gallery! They will be available until the end of November to ensure delivery for the holidays. Just follow the info below to place your order and the photos will be mailed directly to your house. (icandyphoto.shootproof.com/westerntoIedoprep2022) Password: smile
We are pleased to announce WTPA has joined a new league for the 2022-2023 school year TCAL (Toledo Community Athletic League).
We have some new clubs that will be starting for the 2022-2023 school year here at WTPA.
As we get into the colder months, please remember that WTPA is its own district. Weather delays and closings will be announced via Dojo, Social Media, All Calls, and Local News Stations.
Please continue to send in Lunch Income Compliance Forms if your household has not done so already. This is something we need to have on file to be compliant with the State of Ohio.
Please continue to send in any up-to-date immunizations forms or exempt forms.
WTPA Administration made improvements to our policies and procedures, such as early dismissal and visitors. Letters regarding the changes were sent out to all families. They are posted outside the main office as well.
Check out our chain of commands we have put together to help best assist our students and families in the upmost effective and efficient way.
Important Dates…
November 1st- Grades 3-8 Cheer Tryouts November 2nd – MS BOYS BBALL Tryouts 5-630 November 3rd – Grades 3-8 Cheer Tryouts 330 – 430 November 4th – Picture Retakes @ 9:30 a.m. November 4th – MS BOYS BBALL Tryouts 5-630 November 5th – Volleyball @ 9:00 a.m. November 5th – Cross Country @ 9:00 a.m. November 7th – Grades 3-8 Cheer Tryouts 330-430 November 8th- Election Day November 10th – Grades 3-8 Cheer Tryouts 330-430 November 11th – Veterans Day November 11th – Grades 3-8 Cheer Tryouts 330-430 November 12th – Volleyball OFF November 12th – Cross Country @ 9:00 a.m. November 19th – Volleyball End of Season Tournament TBA November 19th – Cross Country End of Season Invitational November 22nd – Half Day; Dismissal @ 12:30 p.m. November 23rd – Thanksgiving Break/Building Closed November 28th – Students/Staff Return from Thanksgiving Break
Highlights
WTPA is a member of the TCAL league this school year for volleyball.
WTPA is a member of the TCAL league this school year for volleyball. Check out our Lady Husky and Lady Husky JR on Saturday mornings! Lady Husky: 4 – 0 Lady Husky JR: 1 – 3
Our Middle School classes had a surprise guest speaker last week! Our students were engaged and asked a lot of questions.
Check out our cross country meets Saturday at 9:00 am. K-2 starts at 9:00 am, 3-5 follows right after ending with 6th – 8th.
We started our Star Students board where each student has the chance to be the star of the week! This changes weekly and students get to have their picture taken and posted along with a certificate, dress down pass, and a homework pass!
We have some new team members that we added to our WTPA family:
Ms. Gucciardo 1st Grade
Mr. Richardson 6th Grade
Ms. Vanessa Instructional Aide
Mr. Warner Instructional Aide
Ms. Maren Intervention Specialist
We are pleased to announce WTPA has joined a new league for the 2022-2023 school year TCAL (Toledo Community Athletic League).
We have some new clubs that will be starting for the 2022-2023 school year here at WTPA.
As we get into the colder months please remember that WTPA is its own district. Weather delays and closings will be announced via Dojo, Social Media, All Calls, and all Local News Stations.
Please continue to send in Lunch Income Compliance Forms if your household has not done so already. This is something we need to have on file to be incompliant with the State of Ohio.
Please continue to send in any up to date immunizations forms or exempt forms.
Important Dates…
October 5th – Picture Day October 8th – Volleyball Season Starts October 9th-15th – Fire Prevention Week October 10th – Parent/Teacher Conferences 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm October 14th – Parent/Teacher Conferences 9:00 am – 12:00 pm October 15th – Trunk or Treat 12:00 – 2:00 @ Trinity Transportation Lot 411 Arco Dr. Toledo 43607 October 17th-21st – Bus Safety Week October 18th – Quarter 1 Report Cards Distributed October 28th – No School for Students/ WTPA Staff PD October 31st – Halloween
Highlights
We received an incredible donation filled with school supplies for all of our students from Ms. Suzie.
Our new gym floor is almost completed.
Our new lunch table upgrades.
ODE’s 2021 – 2022 School Report Cards came out, check out WTPA’s standings compared to our neighboring schools pictured below.
We are excited to be recognized by the Ohio Department of Education with five stars for Progress, four stars for Gap Closing, and three for Early Literacy!
Home games will have an admissions table and a concession stand.
Adults $3 Students & Senior Citizens $2 Family of 4 $7 WTPA Students FREE
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to the coaches or Ms. Madison in the main office. We are looking forward to a wonderful first season here at WTPA!
Many thanks to Kristian Brown at 13abc for featuring Western Toledo Prep in her piece “New sports-focused charter school coming to Toledo in the fall.” The feature includes interviews with Principal Johnson, EVP of ACCEL Schools Dr. Chad Carr, and Regional Vice President Amy Printy.
On Monday Caylee Kirby from Channel 11 came to campus to interview Principal Kechan Johnson about our school.
When it comes to being a student athlete, “kids want to compete athletically, and they want to compete academically, we’re tying those two right together,” Johnson said.
Mr. Johnson, a Toledo native, became a student athlete in 7th Grade and was awarded his first scholarship as a sophomore to Central Catholic High School. He credits his teachers, coaches, and school counselors for always pushing him to the next level, and for this reason, knew he wanted to return to Education after playing professional basketball.
Mr. Johnson joined ACCEL Schools in 2018 and has worked at two public charter schools as Dean of Students, paraprofessional, and coach. While at Toledo Preparatory Academy, he coached the Middle School Boys Basketball Team to win the Ohio Community Athletic Conference (OCAC) championship in 2020. Prior to ACCEL Schools, Mr. Johnson worked for other schools in the Toledo area including the Toledo Autism Academy and Central Academy.
Mr. Johnson was a student athlete on scholarship throughout college and holds an Associate’s degree from Florida Community College at Jacksonville and a Bachelor’s degree in PE and Health Education from the University of Missouri at St. Louis.
After college he played professional basketball overseas for nine years including in Italy, Switzerland, Mexico, and Japan. He retired from playing professionally in 2006 to return to Toledo and coach his daughter’s 3rd Grade basketball team which eventually became the start of C2K Toledo Thunder. The club and college prep program began with one team but quickly grew to multiple teams serving Boys as well as Girls. Today, over 60 graduates from the program are now playing college basketball.
Mr. Johnson lives in Toledo with his wife, a public school principal. Together they love kids, church, and sports—and cheering for their children who are both college athletes.
