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HAVE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY!
Students enjoyed great mountain biking weather this fall. We send you joy and peace for this break and hope you have an amazing time with your families. We are immensely grateful for to have you and your family in the Wasatch community. Enjoy your time together!
TRAVEL PLANS NEED
Please note the travel dates when planning your students flights. We will provide transportation to and from Salt Lake Airport so it's important that you provide us their flight information by completing the Travel Forms. For help with travel arrangements, please reach out to Abbi Kennedy, Travel Coordinator.
For useful information in planning your student's travel, please review this linked letter from Jonelle Larsen, Assistant Head of School for Academics.
Thanksgiving Break
Thank you to everyone for sharing your students travel information. We hope you have a wonderful time with your families!
- Winter Break [for the form, click here]
- Departure Day: Saturday, Dec 16, depart before 2:00pm
- Return to Campus Day: Sunday, Jan 7, arrive before 8:00pm
FORMAL DINNER WITH ADVISORS
Monday, December 11th
Students will join their advisors and peers for dinner, to take pictures with friends, and celebrate the many holidays of the season before Winter Break.
This is a formal dinner and students are encouraged to dress for the occasion. Formal attire such as slacks, dresses, sports coats, ties, skirts, business casual shirts, and the like are ideal. Please encourage your students to bring back to campus something special to wear!
SNOWSPORTS
Snow is coming! Sign up your skiers/snowboarders for our Snowsports program. Our two options are the ten weekend Recreation Program and a three weekend "Just for Fun". Click here for details on these programs. This information includes cost, dates and what is included. As time and snow permits, we will also visit our Wasatch Academy Terrain Park on the Wasatch Plateau about 30 minutes from campus.
Please email Snowsports Coach, Chris Nester with questions and/or to sign up for any of these programs. The deadline for signing up is extended to this Friday, November 17th.
UTAH WOMEN OF HISTORY ART SHOW
Liberal Hall Museum
November 11th - December 11th
Wasatch Academy is hosting this exhibition at our Liberal Hall Museum. It is open to students and to the public from November 11th through December 11th. Many of our classes are enjoying the opportunity to attend this glimpse into life in times past.
2nd ANNUAL SANPETE CHALLENGE:
EDUCATION vs HUNGER
RESULTS!
The 2023 Challenge raised $8,964 Sanpete Pantry. That’s $1,000 more than last year.
Wasatch Academy took first place raising $2,797 for the cause. Thank you to all of our families who supported this meaningful fund drive. In Sanpete Pantry dollars, $8,964 translates into:
880 kid packs that feed a child for a weekend when school meals are not available and
4,400 meals for families
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
INDUCTION BANQUET
This year we are excited to celebrate our National Honor Society's members which include Jim S., Kenzie K., Tarn S., Kell D., Emily N., Ryan, Minkyung J., Unab O., Hanna N., Savannah F., Adah A., Jocelyn J., Luke W., Kai M., Wyatt P., Owen M., Tegan M., and Ryder C.
On Friday, November 10th, they attended a dinner event to formally join the National Honor Society. Congratulations!
NEWS FROM COLLEGE COUNSELING
Upcoming Class Meetings with the College Counselors
The college counseling team will meet with students to make introductions and begin conversations about the path to college.
- Grade 11 - Dec 12 at 7:15 pm - Meet Your Counselor
PSAT 8/9 and PSAT NMSQT RESULTS
The digital results of the PSAT 8/9 and PSAT NMSQT should become available on November 16. The results of the Pre-ACT will be mailed to the school in the next few weeks. Once results are available, the college counselors will meet students individually to discuss their results. For more information please see the following letters from college counseling:
Invoices for this year’s exams (PSAT and Pre-ACT) will be forthcoming from the business office. Students enrolled in AP courses who have opted to take the exams in May will also receive an invoice for exam fees. If you have any questions about billing, please reach out to the business office.
The weather has been wonderful for trail rides in our own back yard.
WINTER SPORTS
For the up-to-date schedule go to the Athletic and Recreation calendar.
Boys' Orange/Black Basketball
Watch home games live here!
- Friday, November 17th, 7:00pm, Home vs Layton Christian Academy in the MPB
Boys' National Basketball
On November 24th and 25th, over Thanksgiving Break, our team will play in the Holiday Hoopsgiving in Atlanta, GA. Visit their website for details and streaming information.
- Friday, November 17th, 7:00pm, Home vs Layton Christian Academy at State Street Gym. Watch this game live here!
Swim Team
The Swim team had a good first meet. The boys team placed 2nd in the relay and the rest of the team and posted great times. We look forward to a great season.
Athletes of the Week are Taj, Juni, and Malick!
Students at Assembly celebrated these athletes commitments to play basketball at San Diego State, Ohio State, and Texas Christian University. Go Tigers!
FALL SPORTS WRAP UP
Boys' Volleyball
See their season statistics here. The Boys Volleyball team finished 6th in the USSA tournament. They had 2 wins and 2 losses at the tournament
If you have questions, please contact Travis Madsen, Athletic Director, at travis.madsen@wasatchacademy.org
FLY UTAH IMMERSION
Students visited Hill Airforce Base and Point of the Mountain in Lehi, a popular paragliding destination.
WASATCH ACADEMY REGIONAL EVENTS 2023
Join alumni, parents, and friends, and allow us to introduce our new Head of School, Dr. Anne-Evan Williams.
- New York City - December 5
- Alexandria, VA - Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. Details to follow.
Visit Wasatch Connect, the community events page on our website or Instagram for additional details and to register.
FAMILY DAY
Friday, February 9th, 2024
On Friday, February 9th, we look forward to welcoming all families to campus for a peek into the daily lives of your student. You will have opportunities to participate in classes, meals, activities, and meet with the faculty and staff that are active daily in your student's experience here at Wasatch Academy. After the day's activities, join us for our Lunar New Year Fireworks on the quad! Please put this great event on your calendar. Find the preliminary schedule for the day here.
CLASS of 2024 COMMENCEMENT PLANNING
Commencement will be here before we know it! To assist in planning your stay in the Mount Pleasant ares, click here for lodging options.
Friday, May 17th, 5:00 - 7:00pm: Join us for a Casual Dinner celebrating Class of 2024 and families
Saturday, May 18th, 11:00am - 12:00 noon: Commencement followed by a luncheon
Congratulate your class of 2024 student with traditional graduation items such as announcements, class rings, letter jackets, and more. We are partnered with Jostens' for these items as well as our yearbook. Please place your orders no later than December 15, 2023 at this website dedicated to Wasatch Academy.
USEFUL LINKS
Find all of this information and more in the Parent Resources section of WasatchAcademy.org or follow the links below:
The 2024 - 2025 Student Calendar is now available!
WASATCH CONNECT
Join Wasatch Connect to see photo albums of student events, participate in a live feed with the community, and connect with other families while managing your privacy. Sign up today at WasatchConnect.com.
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