WHAT’S NEW???

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.

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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

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WHAT’S NEW???

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.

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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

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ODE’s 2021 – 2022 School Report Cards came out, check out WTPA’s standings compared to our neighboring schools pictured below.

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Watch the full segment here »

The schedules for boys and girls basketball are now posted:

Girls Basketball 2022 Schedule (PDF) »

Boys 6th and 7th Grade Basketball 2022 Schedule (PDF) »

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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!

We are a proud member of ACCEL Schools—a public charter school network serving thousands of PK-12 students throughout the United States. ACCEL was founded in 2012 by the early pioneers of online learning. Our leadership believes that all children, regardless of location or socio-economic background, deserve a quality education that prepares them to succeed in school and become productive global citizens.  

ACCEL Schools Instructional Model provides: 

• Aligned Academics meet or exceed state standards ensuring your child is on track for rigorous college and career opportunities.    
  
• Certified, Licensed Teachers and a student-centered staff are united in executing our mission to make a difference in the life trajectory of each student.    
  
• More Time on Task and double the instructional minutes for ELA and Math maximizes learning in your child’s school day.   
  
• Short Cycle Assessments keep track of how students are progressing in the program, giving teachers ongoing feedback so they can tailor instruction to your student’s needs.    
  
• Individualized Instruction driven by assessment data means we are familiar with the needs of each child and set students up for success in each course of study.    
  
• State Testing Preparation reduces the anxiety often associated with high stakes tests, helping our teachers and students feel confident with the structure and methodology of state exams.    
  
• Academic Support including education technology, interventional specialists, and instructional aides assist students during the school day. After school tutoring, summer school, and Saturday school programs extend support services beyond the traditional school day and year.   
  
• Extracurricular Courses & Activities round out our educational offerings providing students social-emotional learning, athletics, arts, service learning & more.   

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.

Full Link: https://www.13abc.com/2021/07/01/new-sports-focused-charter-school-coming-toledo-fall/

Western Toledo Preparatory Academy was featured this week by Madison Hahamy in the Toledo Blade piece, “Two new charter schools opening in Toledo.”

 

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.

Watch the segment and read the full interview on WTOL’s website » 

 

 

 

We are pleased to announce Kechan Johnson will be the Principal at Western Toledo Preparatory Academy!

Mr. Johnson is a previous professional athlete, experienced educator, and founder of the C2K Toledo Thunder AAU Girls & Boys Basketball club and college prep program.

Mr. Johnson, a Toledo native, became a student athlete in 7^th 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 3^rd 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.

 

 

We coach sports like we teach academics—with college in mind! Students will have the opportunity to participate in sports beginning in Kindergarten. Team practices and conditioning will be part of PE and specialty classes each afternoon. Most games will also be scheduled during the school day, keeping evenings free for quality family time.

In Grades K-5 we offer an Intramural Sports program that includes year-around sports such as Basketball, Cheer & Dance to all grade levels as opportunities for individual growth, physical development, and team building. Our Soccer Program is offered each Spring and begins with skills camps & overall conditioning for Grades K-3 and progresses to team sport for Grades 4 and up. In the Fall we offer Cross Country & Volleyball for Grades 4 and up.

In Middle School we offer a Competitive Sports program that includes year-around sports such as Basketball, Cheer & Dance. Cross Country & Volleyball are offered in the Fall, and Soccer in the Spring.

Throughout the school year and summer we additionally offer Skills Camps for various sports.