Weekly Parent Update

Dear Williamsburg Academy Families,

I am happy to announce the newly elected Williamsburg Student Body Presidency for the next academic year. These three dedicated and service-orientated students have already shown a deep commitment to service through our Student Body Leadership team. They will continue that service starting August 2024 by representing our student body and leading our team of student leaders.

I want to congratulate them and recognize their achievement.

Eden Johnson - President
Laurelyn Ewell - Vice President
Keely Walsh - Secretary

While mentoring and serving with our students, I am consistently reminded of their maturity and deep appreciation for empowering others. We really do have exceptional students, and I wish to express my gratitude for them. They are truly becoming principled leaders shining a light in this world.

Warmly, 
Ross Gilbert 
Headmaster, Williamsburg Academy

Announcements

WA Online Parent Meeting: WA’s final Online Parent Meeting of the semester will be held on May 13, at 4:00 PM MT via Zoom. We needed to reschedule this from last week and hope you will join us. The discussion topic for this meeting will be “Strategies for Maximum Engagement and Performance Online.” If you would like to attend, please provide your email on our Online Parent Meeting Survey and a Zoom link will arrive in your inbox on the day of the meeting.

WA Graduation: The graduation ceremony for Williamsburg Academy will be held via Zoom on Friday, May 24 at 6:00 PM MT. The Zoom link for this exciting event will be available in Homeroom the week of graduation. 

Upcoming Events

May 21: Final Day to Submit Assignments for Live Classes–9:00 PM MT

May 22: LAU & WA Lagoon Day–9:30 AM-5:30 PM MT

May 24: Graduation (via Zoom)–6:00 PM MT

May 24: Final Day to Submit Assignments for Self-Paced–5:00 PM MT

Announcements

WA Graduation: The graduation ceremony for Williamsburg Academy will be held via Zoom on Friday, May 24 at 6:00 PM MT. The Zoom link for this exciting event will be available in Homeroom the week of graduation. Congratulations to this year’s outstanding graduating class!

WA Online Parent Meeting: WA’s final Online Parent Meeting of the semester will be held on May 6, at 4:00 PM MT via Zoom. The topic of discussion for this meeting will be ‘Strategies for Maximum Engagement and Performance Online.’ If you would like to attend, please provide your email on our Online Parent Meeting Survey and a Zoom link will arrive in your inbox on the day of the meeting. 

LAU & WL Lagoon Day: Celebrate the end of a great school year at Lagoon Amusement Park on May 22, from 9:30 AM-5:30 PM MT in Farmington, UT. Attendees who have registered by May 21 will receive a promo code to purchase tickets at our discounted group rate via email. There is no participant cap, so invite your family and friends! For registration and further event information, please visit the Lagoon Day page on LAU’s website.

Upcoming Events

May 6: Online Parent Meeting–4:00 PM MT

May 21: Final Day to Submit Assignments for Live Classes–9:00 PM MT

May 22: LAU & WA Lagoon Day–9:30 AM-5:30 PM MT

May 24: Graduation (via Zoom)–6:00 PM MT

May 24: Final Day to Submit Assignments for Self-Paced–5:00 PM MT

Action Items

Online Course/Mentor Evaluation Surveys: Online Course/Mentor Evaluation Surveys are now live in Homeroom. Every year, we rely on this feedback to enhance mentoring in the classroom. Please remind your student to complete the survey once for every live and self-paced course they're enrolled in. Surveys are due Monday, April 29th, so be sure your student gets theirs done! 

Announcements

Student Body Leadership Applications Close April 26! Is your student interested in being a part of the Student Body Leadership (SBL) Team? Participating in SBL allows students to represent fellow Williamsburg students, plan online and in-person activities, and more! To participate, students must commit to attending a weekly SBL class on Thursday at 1:00 PM and actively participate in one of the five groups that manage the Williamsburg activities (e.g., Inspiration Hour, Thursday Night Live, Discord/Special Online Evening Events, Burger Meets, and Student Outreach). 

Students must also:

• Have a 3.0 GPA or higher while maintaining an 80% or above in all classes.
• Be a Williamsburg High School Student next Fall (Juniors and Seniors will be given priority).
• Have been a student at WA/LAU/WAC for at least 1 year (2 semesters).
• Be able to devote 2 or more hours per week to this position.

If your student would like to participate in the 2024-25 SBL, have them fill out this application by Today, April 26.

End of Year NWEA Testing: All WA middle school students will be taking the final assessments of the year from the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA®) for math and language arts. The purpose of NWEA testing is to assess students' academic performance, track their progress, and determine if they need additional support. Students will access the NWEA assessment through an assignment in Homeroom between April 29-May 3. Please help and encourage your student to plan a time to complete these tests before the May 3 deadline. 

WA Online Parent Meeting: WA’s final Online Parent Meeting of the semester will be held on May 6, at 4:00 PM MT via Zoom. The topic of discussion for this meeting will be ‘Strategies for Maximum Engagement and Performance Online.’ If you would like to attend, please provide your email on our Online Parent Meeting Survey and a Zoom link will arrive in your inbox on the day of the meeting.

LAU & WL Lagoon Day: Celebrate the end of a great school year at Lagoon Amusement Park on May 22, from 9:30 AM-5:30 PM MT in Farmington, UT. Attendees who have registered by May 21 will receive a promo code to purchase tickets at our discounted group rate via email. There is no participant cap, so invite your family and friends! For registration and further event information, please visit the Lagoon Day page on LAU’s website.

Upcoming Events

May 6: Online Parent Meeting–4:00 PM MT

May 21: Final Day to Submit Assignments for Live Classes–9:00 PM MT

May 22: LAU & WA Lagoon Day–9:30 AM-5:30 PM MT

May 24: Graduation–6:00 PM MT

May 24: Final Day to Submit Assignments for Self-Paced–5:00 PM MT

Dear Williamsburg Families,

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of traveling to Japan. In fact, over 20 years ago, I used to live in Japan for several years! When I travel to new or different places, I am reminded that learning from others can help us improve ourselves and our communities. I hope we can do the same by sharing experiences and unique perspectives within our WA community. I would like to invite all our parents to join our WA Parent Meetings and share their ideas, perspectives, and thoughts.

Prior to Spring break, we held another WA Parent Meeting, where parents could discuss any topic they wished. I am really appreciative to those who attended and the topics raised. As a result of your questions, I have several action items to look into that will improve your experience.

Our next and final meeting for this semester will be Monday, May 6, at 4:00 PM MT. Our topic will be ‘Strategies for Maximum Engagement and Performance Online.’ To join us, please complete the WA Parent Meeting Survey. In doing so, you will receive a Zoom link via email one day before the meeting. Be sure to come with any questions you wish to discuss with other parents.

For those unable to attend live, please still complete the survey, as I will send all recordings to you after the meeting. 

Warmly,

Ross Gilbert

Headmaster, Williamsburg Academy

Action Items

How are we doing with our communications? At WA, we strive to make it easy to find the information you need when you need it. Please fill out this brief survey and let us know how we are doing!

Announcements

Student Body Leadership Applications are Open! Is your student interested in being a part of the Student Body Leadership (SBL) Team? Participating in SBL allows students to represent fellow Williamsburg Learning students, plan online and in-person activities, and more! To participate, students must commit to attending a weekly SBL class on Thursday at 1:00 PM and actively participate in one of the five groups that manage the Williamsburg activities (e.g., Inspiration Hour, Thursday Night Live, Discord/Special Online Evening Events, Burger Meets, and Student Outreach).

Students must also:

• Have a 3.0 GPA or higher while maintaining an 80% or above in all classes.
• Be a Williamsburg High School Student next Fall (Juniors and Seniors will be given priority).
• Have been a student at WA/LAU/WAC for at least 1 year (2 semesters).
• Be able to devote 2 or more hours per week to this position.

If your student would like to participate in the 2024-25 SBL, have them fill out this application by April 26.

Summit Leadership Adventure: Summit Journeys and Leadership Academy of Utah (LAU) have partnered together to host the Summit Leadership Adventure course from June 3-7. This course is open to the public, meaning that all Williamsburg Learning students, friends, and family members currently in grades 9-12 are invited to register! The cost for the session is $785 and payment is required at registration. This price includes food, lodging, and all other accommodations and activities. Students who are self-pay and are wanting to register can do so through our Self-Pay Registration form. LAU students can still register without cost to parents by emailing the LAU Registrar. For further information, please visit our Summit Leadership Adventure webpage.

Fairytale Mystery Party: Calling all California families! Williamsburg Academy is hosting a Fairytale Mystery Party in Bakersville, California on April 20 from 2-7 PM PT. This event allows you, your student, and friends to cosplay characters and work together to solve a mystery throughout the party. Character sign-ups and further details are available within the Fairytale Mystery Sign-up form. Please note: each attendee must individually fill out their own form to attend.

LAU & WL Lagoon Day: Celebrate the end of a great school year at Lagoon Amusement Park on May 22, from 9:30 AM-5:30 PM MT in Farmington, UT. Attendees who have registered by May 21 will receive a promo code to purchase tickets at our discounted group rate via email. There is no participant cap, so invite your family and friends! For registration and further event information, please visit the Lagoon Day page on LAU’s website.

Spring Celebration (in-person): All Williamsburg Academy students and families are invited to join Williamsburg Academy of Colorado (WAC) for an adventure-filled evening at Springs Adventure Park in Colorado Springs on Friday, April 26 from 4-7 PM MT. This celebration will feature three hours of jump time, obstacle courses, free food, video games, and more. To make things even better, the entire facility has been reserved exclusively for our school. WAC students attend free, plus, we’ve reserved additional space for a limited number of guests on a first-come, first-serve basis. Once WAC has reached their cap, guests can attend for an additional fee. Each attendee must complete both the Springs Adventure Park and WAC Waiver, available here, before the event. For registration and further information, please visit WAC’s Spring Celebration web page.

Upcoming Events

April 12: “Once Upon a Dream” Prom–8:00 to 11:00 PM MT

April 20: Fairytale Mystery Party–2-7 PM PT

April 26: Spring Celebration (Hosted by WAC)–4-7 PM MT

May 21: Final Day to Submit Post-Midterm Assignments (Live Classes)–9:00 PM MT

May 22: LAU & WA Lagoon Day–9:30 AM-5:30 PM MT

May 23: Graduation–6:00 PM MT

May 24: Final Day to Submit Post-Midterm Assignments (Self-Paced)–5:00 PM MT

Action Items

LAU & WL Lagoon Day: Celebrate the end of a great school year at Lagoon Amusement Park on May 22, from 9:30 AM-5:30 PM MT in Farmington, UT. Attendees who have registered by May 21 will receive a promo code to purchase tickets at our discounted group rate via email. There is no participant cap, so invite your family and friends! For registration and further event information, please visit the Lagoon Day page on LAU’s website.

How are we doing with our communications? At WA, we strive to make it easy to find the information you need when you need it. Please fill out this brief survey and let us know how we are doing!

Announcements

Fairytale Mystery Party: Calling all California families! Williamsburg Academy is hosting a Fairytale Mystery Party in Bakersville, California on April 20 from 2-7 PM PT. This event allows you, your student, and friends to cosplay characters and work together to solve a mystery throughout the duration of the party. Character sign-ups and further details are available within the Fairytale Mystery Sign-up form. Please note: each attendee must individually fill out their own form to attend.

“Once Upon a Dream” Prom at the Capitol: T-7 days until all 9-12 grade Williamsburg students can join LAU for Prom at the Utah State Capitol on April 12 from 8-11 PM MT! Semi-formal dress standards are permitted, you can be as fancy or as casual as you would like. All guests must abide by Student Dress Standards as found within the LAU Policy Manual. For further information, please visit the Prom at the Capitol page on our website.

Upcoming Events

April 12: “Once Upon a Dream” Prom–8:00 to 11:00 PM MT

April 20: Fairytale Mystery Party–2-7 PM PT

May 21: Final Day to Submit Post-Midterm Assignments (Live Classes)–9:00 PM MT

May 22: LAU & WA Lagoon Day–9:30 AM-5:30 PM MT

May 23: Graduation–6:00 PM MT

May 24: Final Day to Submit Post-Midterm Assignments (Self-Paced)–5:00 PM MT

Action Items

Summer Course Registration: Mark your calendars because Summer registration for the 2024-2025 school year begins on April 2. This allows you to select your student's summer, fall, and winter classes all at once!

Announcements

Party in the Park Event: Leadership Academy of Utah (LAU) and Williamsburg Academy (WA) are excited to announce that they are throwing a party at Little Valley Park in St. George, UT, on April 20 from 5-8 PM MT. Students, families, and friends are welcome to join in on park activities, such as pickleball, volleyball, soccer, tug-of-war, sidewalk chalk, and more. Additionally, dinner will be catered by Chick-fil-A. For further details and registration, please visit our website's Party in the Park page.

“Once Upon a Deam” Prom at the Capitol: T-14 days until all 9-12 grade students join us for Prom at the Utah State Capitol on April 12 from 8-11 PM MT! Semi-formal dress standards are permitted, you can be as fancy or as casual as you would like. All guests must abide by Student Dress Standards as found within the LAU Policy Manual. For further information, please visit the Prom at the Capitol page on our website.

Upcoming Events

April 1: Spring Recess Study Day–No classes, offices closed

April 2: Summer Registration Opens

April 12: “Once Upon a Dream” Prom–8:00 to 11:00 PM MT

April 20: Party in the Park Event–5-8 PM MT

May 22: LAU & WA Lagoon Day (Details coming soon)–9:30 AM-5:30 PM MT

May 23: Graduation–6:00 PM MT

Announcements

Student Information Systems (SIS) Scheduled Maintenance: The IT team will be performing server maintenance on Friday, March 8, at 10:30 PM MT. This will make our SIS unavailable for approximately six hours, however, Canvas will be unaffected.

WA Online Parent Meeting: WA’s next Online Parent Meeting will be held on Monday, March 4th, at 4:00 PM MT via Zoom. The topic of discussion for this meeting will be ‘Open Q&A.’ If you would like to attend, please provide your email on our Online Parent Meeting Survey and a Zoom link will arrive in your inbox on the day of the meeting.

“Once Upon a Dream” Prom at the Capitol: Leadership Academy of Utah (LAU) and Williamsburg Academy (WA) 9-12 grade students are invited to join us for a prom night to remember at the Utah State Capitol on April 12 from 8-11 PM MT! Semi-formal dress standards are permitted. This means that your student can be as fancy or as casual as they would like, however, all guests must abide by Student Dress Standards as found within the LAU Policy Manual. For further information regarding parking and refreshments, please visit the Prom at the Capitol page on LAU’s website.

Upcoming Events

March 4: Online Parent Meeting–4:00 PM MT

March 8-9: SIS Scheduled Maintenance–approx. 10:30 PM to 4:30 AM MT

March 12: Final Day to Submit Pre-Midterm Assignments (Live Classes)–9:00 PM MT

March 13-15: Study Day and Midterms–No Classes

March 15: Final Day to Submit Pre-Midterm Assignments (Self-Paced)–5:00 PM MT

March 18-22: Spring Break–Offices Closed

April 12: “Once Upon a Dream” Prom–8:00 to 11:00 PM MT

Announcements

Parent Mentor Updates and Conferences: Parent Mentor Updates and Parent Mentor Conferences are taking place now through Wednesday, February 14. Please check your email for instructions on how to sign up.

WA Online Parent Meeting: WA’s next Online Parent Meeting will be held on Monday, March 4th, at 4:00 PM MT via Zoom. The topic of discussion for this meeting will be ‘Open Q&A.’ If you would like to attend, please provide your email on our Online Parent Meeting Survey and a Zoom link will arrive in your inbox on the day of the meeting.

Upcoming Events

February 5-14: Parent Mentor Updates and Parent Mentor Conferences

February 19: Presidents’ Day–Offices Closed

Dear Williamsburg Academy Parents,

This week, we held an excellent and engaging WA Parent Meeting where we discussed ‘Online Safety’. I was thrilled to see so many parents complete our survey, add your emails and suggestions, and become involved in our growing community.

One thing that I enjoyed, in particular, was that so many of us face similar challenges as we try our best to be supportive parents. Discussing, sharing ideas, and supporting one another is what being a part of a school community is all about.

Our next meeting will be Monday, March 4, at 4:00 PM MT. To join us, please complete the WA Parent Meeting Survey. In doing so, you will receive a Zoom link via email one day before the meeting. Our topic of discussion will be ‘Open Q&A,’ so make sure to come with any questions you wish to discuss with other parents.

For those unable to attend live, please view our January WA Parent Meeting Resources and January WA Parent Meeting Recording.

Warmly,

Ross Gilbert

Headmaster, Williamsburg Academy

Announcements

Parent Mentor Updates and Conferences: Parent Mentor Updates and Parent Mentor Conferences will take place from Monday, February 5, through Wednesday, February 14. Check your email for instructions on how to sign up.

Upcoming Events

February 5: 2024-25 Class Registration begins

February 5-14: Parent Mentor Updates and Parent Mentor Conferences

February 19: Presidents’ Day–Offices Closed

Announcements

WA Online Parent Meeting: WA’s Online Parent Meeting will be held on Monday, January 29, at 4:00 PM MT via Zoom. The topic of discussion for this meeting will be ‘online safety.’ In the past, we have provided the Zoom link on our Parent Update page, however, WA will now email the Zoom link to parents on the day of the event. If you would like to attend, please provide your email on our Online Parent Meeting Survey and a Zoom link will arrive in your inbox on the day of the meeting. 

Upcoming Events

January 29: Fall Semester Final Grades Posted

January 29: Online Parent Meeting–4:00 PM MT

February 5: 2024-25 Class Registration begins

February 5-14: Parent Mentor Updates and Parent Mentor Conferences

February 19: Presidents’ Day–Offices Closed

Announcements

2024-25 Course Registration: Williamsburg Academy (WA) course registration is opening for 2024-25 on Monday, February 5. Registering for the 2024-25 school year is required whether your student is new or returning to WA. Please make sure to watch your email as we continue to send reminders and links.

WA Online Parent Meeting: WA’s Online Parent Meeting will be held on Monday, January 29, at 4:00 PM MT via Zoom. Please check your inbox next week for a link to join. This meeting will serve as a space for parents and faculty to come together and discuss a range of diverse and important topics. This month’s topic is ‘online safety.’

Upcoming Events

January 29: Fall Semester Final Grades Posted

January 29: Online Parent Meeting–4:00 PM MT

February 5: 2024-25 Class Registration begins

February 10: Presidents’ Day–Offices Closed

Dear Williamsburg Academy Families,

Welcome back to another exciting semester at Williamsburg Academy! I hope that your winter holidays were everything that you wished for. I am thrilled to see so many new and returning students joining us for the winter semester. Thank you for choosing to continue your educational journey with us. 

After the success of our first WA Online Parent Meeting in December, I am pleased to announce that we will continue to hold these Online Parent Meetings for parents who can and would like to attend. Our next meeting will be held on January 29, at 4:00 pm MT via Zoom. Our topic of discussion will be online safety. I invite parents to come prepared with questions, experiences, and ideas on this important topic. 

Thanks again for your effort in helping your students to have an excellent education. We are pleased to have another semester with you all.

Warmly,

Ross Gilbert

Headmaster, Williamsburg Academy

Announcements

Student Body Leadership Video: WA’s Student Body Leadership (SBL) team worked together and created an informative video! This video showcases the students’ leadership experiences while simultaneously encouraging other students to consider joining the SBL team next year.

Upcoming Events

January 15: Martin Luther King Jr. Day–Offices Closed

January 29: Fall Semester Final Grades Posted

January 29: Online Parent Meeting–4:00 PM MT