Good morning, Wyncote families,

Important Upcoming Dates

March 20, 2026 - School Closed - Eid al-Fatir

March 25-26, 2026 - Noon Dismissals - Terra Nova Testing (Grades 6 through 11)

March 30, 2026 through April 3, 2026 - School Closed - Spring Break

Academic Progress

The Interim Reports will be mailed later this week. The reports provide a snapshot and a narrative for your student's progress in their classes. If you have any questions, please feel free to email your student's teachers for further insight. The official end of the 3rd Quarter is March 26, 2026.

The student logins for Google Classroom that were sent last Tuesday will allow you to view your student's progress on their assignments. Students may access their assignments on Google Classroom at any time at home and at school.

Thank you, and have a wonderful weekend!

Mr. Josh Bornstein

Head of School

Wyncote Academy

Good morning, Wyncote families,

Snow Watch

With the expected snowfall, I will be closely monitoring any updates from the School District of Philadelphia. Because PSD transportation serves a large portion of our student population, if the District closes on Monday, we will close as well.

Important Note

Our top priority is the safety of our students. In light of recent events at other local schools, I believe it is necessary to communicate clearly with our school community. Students may leave the building before dismissal only for the following reasons:

1. Early dismissal approved by a parent or guardian
2. Walking to the Gym in the Perlman Building on our campus, supervised by staff
3. Using campus outdoor space for recess, supervised by staff
4. Participating in field trips/sporting events, approved by a parent or guardian and supervised by staff
5. Attending special events in the Auditorium located in the former Gratz College building on our campus, supervised by staff

I have also reaffirmed our commitment to our families and students. The following message was shared with the Board of Directors, Faculty, and Staff.

Good morning, Wyncote families,

Calendar Reminder

School is CLOSED on Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents Day.

Ramadan

Two office spaces on the first floor will be available for prayer during the students' lunch periods. The male and female students will have their own separate prayer spaces. Students are welcome to bring their prayer rugs. They may be stored by the front desk. To avoid intrusions, please respond to this email to inform me if your student may partake in daily prayers.

Good Citizenship

As I mentioned in a previous update, I have created a space on your students' Gradelink pages to track their behavioral progress. The scores are based on the behavioral referrals completed by the teachers. Minor infractions are worth one point per infraction. Major infractions are worth 5 points per infraction. I update the score on the weekend. All students began the 3rd Quarter with 100%. Points are deducted with each infraction. Students who maintain an 80% or higher throughout the Quarter will be eligible for a reward trip. If you have questions about your student's behavior, please contact Ms. Shante (shantemillstaylor@wyncoteacademy.org).

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.