Good morning, Wyncote families,

Black History Month

Wyncote Academy proudly celebrates the accomplishments, resilience, and lasting contributions of Black people as an essential part of the broader American story. While Black History Month offers a dedicated time for reflection and learning, our commitment to honoring Black history extends throughout the entire year. Through curriculum, community engagement, and daily dialogue, we recognize that Black history is American history, shaping our nation’s culture, progress, and ideals. By uplifting these voices and stories year‑round, Wyncote Academy affirms its dedication to equity, understanding, and the inclusive education of all students.

Ramadan

Ramadan begins on the evening of Tuesday, December 17, 2026. We will offer separate praying spaces for male and female Muslim students during their assigned lunch periods. I will send a separate email later in the week with further details.

New Staff

Ms. Mimi Brown-Duncan is our new Special Education teacher. Ms. Mimi and Ms. Cianne will be teaching our Middle School students. Ms. Mimi will be teaching English and Science. Ms. Cianne will be teaching Math and History. We also have two new support staff members for our Climate Team. Ms. Courtney Gamble will be working with our Middle School students. Ms. Lorraine Thomas will be working with our High School students.

Good morning, Wyncote families,

Due to the snow days last week, many of the planned activities have been rescheduled. Report Cards have been printed and prepared to mail. We will have an assembly on Wednesday, February 4 to celebrate our students' 2nd Quarter accomplishments. The Good Citizenship reward trip has been rescheduled for this Thursday, February 5.

Due to the snow day on this past Wednesday, Friday, February 13 has been converted to an in-person learning day. Attendance is mandatory.

Next week, I will bring you exciting updates from our growing program!

Thank you,

Mr. Josh Bornstein

Head of School

Wyncote Academy

Good morning, Wyncote families,

Snow Day

Due to inclement weather, Wyncote Academy is CLOSED on Monday, January 26. We will continue to monitor the weather to determine Tuesday's status. In the meantime, the students were provided hard copies of work for Monday and Tuesday by their teachers on Friday.

Report Cards

Tuesday, January 20 was official last day of the 2nd Quarter. Students were given an extension through Friday, January 23 to complete missing assignments. Report Cards will be mailed this week.

Good Citizenship Tracking

For the 3rd Quarter, we have created a place on Gradelink to track student behavioral progress. It appears alongside their academic grades. Each student starts with 100%. For each minor infraction, one point is deducted. For each major infraction, five points are deducted. Students who end the 3rd Quarter with 80% or higher will be eligible for a reward trip in April. If you have specific questions about your student's behavior, please contact our Climate Manager, Ms. Shante Mills-Taylor (shantemillstaylor@wyncoteacademy.org). For the sake of transparency, I have attached a copy of our incident report used by the faculty and staff. I have also included the Wyncote Academy Handbook for our newly matriculated students.

Good morning, Wyncote families,

Calendar Reminder

Wyncote Academy is CLOSED on Monday, January 19, 2026 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

End of Quarter 2

Tuesday, January 20 is the official last day of the second marking period. However, students will have until Friday, January 23 to submit missing assignments. Students should utilize this extra time to improve their academic standing. Report Cards are due to be mailed on January 27.

Good Citizenship Reward Trip

We have planned a bowling trip and pizza party for students who have displayed good citizenship throughout the 2nd Quarter. Good citizenship includes arriving to class on-time, positive and appropriate interactions with staff and peers, using school appropriate language, and maintain a safe environment. Further details will be sent this week to the families of the students who are eligible for the trip. If you have questions regarding your student's social and behavioral progress, please contact Ms. Shante (shantemillstaylor@wyncoteacademy.org).

First Floor Suite

The renovation of the first floor of our building is nearly complete. We currently reside on the second floor of the building. The new space will allow for two new classrooms, a library, and office and calming spaces. We are excited for the expansion of our program! The new spaces allow for more students while maintaining the small classroom sizes that benefit all students. Photos of the new wing will be posted on our website (www.wyncoteacademy.org) upon completion.

Good morning, Wyncote families,

Calendar Reminder

January 19, 2026 - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - School CLOSED

Wyncote Academy Lions Basketball

The Lions are back in action on Thursday, January 15, 2026, against the Solebury School. The student athletes will be dismissed at 2:00 PM

Location: 6832 Phillips Mill Road New Hope, PA 18938

Game Time: 3:45 PM

Homework

Homework is assigned in all major academic courses. With less than two weeks left in the second quarter, students should be completing missing assignments. Families can track homework on Gradelink (www.gradelink.com) as well as Google Classroom (www.classroom.google.com) for most classes. If you need log-in information for Gradelink or Google Classroom, please feel free to contact me.

Important Academic Dates

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - End of the 2nd Quarter

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - Report Cards Mailed

Have a wonderful weekend,

Mr. Josh Bornstein

Head of School

Wyncote Academy

Good morning, Wyncote families,

Calendar Reminder

Tuesday, December 16: Rescheduled Graduation Pictures

Monday, December 22: Winter Fun and Games (Full Day)

Tuesday, December 23: PJs and Hot Chocolate Holiday Party (Noon Dismissal)

School will be closed for Winter Break starting Wednesday, December 24. School will resume on Monday, January 5.

Basketball

Congratulations to the Wyncote Academy Lions who earned their first victory of the season on Wednesday! Coach Pete and the team are back in action on Tuesday, December 16 at Pine Forge Academy. The team will depart from Wyncote Academy at 2:30 PM.

Game Time: 4:00 PM

Location: 361 Pine Forge Road, Boyertown, PA 19512

Facilities

I am happy to announce that we are expanding our physical space to include the bottom floor of our school building. Renovations are being made to transform the space to include a new Middle School Classroom, a Reading Classroom, and a Library. The new rooms will be ready when we return from Winter Break. The additional space will allow us to continue grow the program while maintaining small class sizes.

Good morning, Wyncote families,

Calendar Reminder:

Tuesday, December 9 - 12th Grade graduation Photos

Friday, December 12 - Faculty and Staff Professional Development - Asynchronous Day for Students

Graduation Pictures

Ms. Bernie Goll will be in school on Tuesday morning, December 9 to take Graduation pictures for our 12th grade students. There is no additional fee for the photos. When they are completed, the families will be emailed the electronic copies. Wyncote Academy does not print photos. Families may use Shutterfly or other online printing services.

Asynchronous Day

On Friday, December 12, the faculty and staff have an in-service day. The students will work from home. There are no in-person classes. Paper copies of the work will be provided by the teachers. Chromebooks will not be necessary for the students to complete work.

Interim Reports

The interim reports for the 2nd Quarter will be mailed on Friday, December 12. The interim reports provide a snapshot of the students' progress in the classrooms. The end of the 2nd Quarter is Tuesday, January 20. The students have plenty of time to make up assignments and improve their grades.

Good morning, Wyncote families and students,

Due to the short holiday week, this will serve as the update for the next two weeks. I would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

Calendar Reminder

Wednesday, November 26 - Noon Dismissal

Thursday, November 27 - School Closed

Friday, November 28 - School Closed

Sunday, November 30 - Benefit Concert at Gratz Auditorium

Benefit Concert

The Benefit concert will be held on Sunday, November 30. The event has been organized by Ms. Bernice Goll in loving memory of Mr. Mark Linkins. Proceeds from the concert benefit Wyncote Academy.

Click Here for all the Info

Wyncote Apparel

This is last week to order our limited run Wyncote swag. Please collect the link below for details. The showroom will close after November 30.

Wyncote Apparel Showroom

Calendar Reminder

Wednesday, November 26 - Noon Dismissal

Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 - School Closed for Thanksgiving

Sunday, November 30 - Winter Benefit Concert for Wyncote Academy in Honor of Mr. Mark Linkins

Sunday, November 30 is also the last day to purchase our limited run Wyncote Academy apparel to benefit our students.

First Quarter Honor Roll and Awards

On Friday, November 14, students who earned honor roll and awards for the First Quarter participated in an ice cream social during Recitation! Thank you to Mr. Pete for the idea. And thank you to Ms. Georgi and Ms. Sharon for facilitating the event.

Honor Roll Students:

Shaneia Bey

Omari Greenbaum

Tylee Terry

Ashiyah Coleman

Isabella Eliazaire

Alexis O’Brien

Paul Jeannot

Rodney Barnett

Raymir Blount

Siddeeq Cooney

Orrin Bailey

Malik Mack

Upper School Student of the Quarter - Nasir Akbar-Abdullah

Lower School Student of the Quarter - Tylee Terry

Upper School Good Citizen of the Quarter - Tyreek Wesley

Lower School Good Citizen of the Quarter - Brysen Crews

Calendar Reminder

Tuesday, November 11 - School is CLOSED in observance of Veterans Day

Wyncote Swag

Thank you to everyone who supported our students and purchased Wyncote Apparel. All proceeds benefit trips and special activities for our students.

Reward Trip

Students who displayed good citizenship during the 1st Quarter earned a fun afternoon on Thursday, November 6 at Altitude Trampoline Park. The trip was to promote and reward behavior that displays self-growth, responsibility, and self-discipline. There will be another fun, reward trip planned for late January.

Students who wish to earn the reward should strive for these good choices:

• Arrive to all classes on time
• Use school appropriate language
• Be attentive during class
• Follow directions
• Have positive peer relationships
• Prompt return to class when using the restrooms or water fountains

Every student is capable of meeting those expectations.

Utilizing Breaks

Students with IEPs may have an accommodation for utilizing breaks. A break during a rigorous academic class can provide a mental, emotional, and/or physical reset if used appropriately. The purpose of the break is to quickly return to learning and activities. If used inappropriately, breaks can lead to missed lessons and gaps in learning.