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This Week at WCA - September 7th

September 07, 2022
By Admin

Please note these are not all-inclusive calendars. Always check the Google Calendar for additional events, updates and detailed information.

Homecoming Week 2022

Homecoming week is going to be a special time as the upper school celebrates with Spirit Week, we welcome alumni back to our campus and cheer on our football Lions on Friday evening and then on Saturday evening, the high school students get to dance!  

Upper School Spirit Week

We are celebrating Homecoming week with the theme, "Candyland:  How Sweet it is to be a Lion".  During Spirit Week, upper school students will have the opportunity to show their spirit in designated ways every day.  Please remember that all chosen attire should meet WCA standards for modesty and appropriateness as outlined in the student handbook.

Homecoming Game

It's Friday Night Lights for Homecoming 2022!  Westminster Varsity Lions Football team hosts Nathaneal Greene Academy Patriots - kick off at 7:30 pm.  WCA alumni are invited to a tailgate dinner before the game.  We look forward to welcoming them back to our campus.  Once a Lion, always a Lion! 

Homecoming Dance

Westminster students in grades 9 - 12 are invited to the Homecoming dance which will take place in WCA Gym on Saturday, September 17th, from 7:30 – 10 p.m.  You can purchase your tickets by following this link.  Tickets cost $15 per student and should be purchased in advance.  The deadline for purchasing tickets is Friday, September 9th.  Remember if you're bringing a date who is not a student at WCA, you must complete a guest form.  You may pick those up from Mrs. Boswell in the school office.

Donuts with Dads

Donuts, coffee, conversation and time to spend with your child(ren).  Who could ask for a better start to your day?
Mark your calendars and make your plans to attend our annual Donuts with Dads event for the Lower School.  On Friday, September 9th, all lower school dads are invited to join their child(ren) in their classroom(s) from 7:45 until 8:15 am for this special event.  Come when you can and leave when you have to.  If Dads aren't able to attend, Grandfathers, uncles, big brothers, etc. are always welcome!  If you have questions, please contact Tiffany Rasmussen, trasmussen@wcalions.org.
Look forward to seeing you there!

Caps for Cure

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and that means it's time for our annual Caps for CURE fundraiser!

Caps for CURE is a school-wide event benefiting CURE Childhood Cancer, a non-profit organization dedicated to conquering childhood cancer through targeted research while supporting patients and their families.  This year, our Caps for CURE fundraiser will take place from Monday, September 19th through Thursday, September 22nd.   Last year, WCA raised $1350, and we'd love to surpass that generous amount this year!

Students may make a one-time $5 donation for the privilege of wearing a cap or hat to school each day of the fundraising week.  Additionally, all donations of any size are appreciated whether you choose to don a cap or not!  Lower School students may pay their teachers and Upper School students will be given payment instructions during daily announcements.

So grab your favorite cap or hat to crown your head and raise money for this most noble cause!
 

Grandparents Day 2022

Grandparents Day will be celebrated on Friday, September 23rd, from 9 until 11 am. This event is a wonderful time to welcome these special members of our community to campus and share our school with them.

When you arrive at 9 am:

  • Meet in the gym if your grandchild's LAST name begins with A-L.
  • Meet in the classroom if your grandchild's LAST name begins with M-Z.

After your visit:

Please feel free to check out with your grandchild(ren) when you are finished with your campus visit.  Officially, lower school students are dismissed at 11:30, but you may sign them out with their teacher earlier if you'd like.  Enjoy going to lunch, spending time together, and thank you for sharing your time with us!

We look forward to celebrating this day with you and yours!

Dress Code for Grandparents Day

In honor of Grandparents Day, we ask that all elementary school students wear Monday – Thursday uniform attire.  Casual Friday and Spirit Wear Friday are suspended for this day.  Thank you for your assistance to help us look our best for our guests!

For All Upper School Students ~ Grandparents Day is a Day Off

Grandparents Day, Friday, September 23rd, will be an official day off for all WCA upper school students in grades 6 - 12.  This simplifies activities on campus for Grandparents Day and allows us to have additional parking available for our guests.  So, enjoy the early start to your weekend!

AfterSchool after Early Dismissal

Please know that our After School program will be available on Grandparents Day from 11:30 am through normal afternoon pick up time of 5:15 pm.  Sign up as usual using the registration calendar (links below in Lunch Bunch/After School section).

WCA Golf Classic Registrations

Make your plans to join us for our second annual WCA Golf Classic Tournament on Monday, October 17th at Jennings Mill Country Club.  Registrations for teams and individuals is now open.  

We are also offering the opportunity to show your support by sponsoring a hole.  This is a great way to gain visibility for your business all in the support of a great cause.  

To register, volunteer or sponsor a hole, please follow this link.  All proceeds support our Annual Fund for 2022-2023.  We look forward to sharing this day of fun and fellowship with you!
 

 

Parent prayer time is a great way to get involved.

Join us Thursday mornings at 7:35 am

“Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven."

Matthew 18:19 New International Version (NIV)

One of the most important things we can do for our community is to cover it with prayer.  A group of WCA parents meets once a week to do just that - pray for our students, faculty, staff and families.

Beginning Thursday, September 8th, all Westminster parents are invited to join together in the Administrative Building Conference Room from 7:35 am to 7:55 am.  Can't make it every week?  Then please come whenever your schedule allows.  Your presence will be greatly appreciated!

8th - 11th PSAT

All 8-11th grade students will be administered the PSAT on Tuesday, October 25th. The cost will be $20 charged to your FACTS incidental account.  If you do not want your student to participate, contact Kelly Cole kcole@wcalions.org by September 9th.

 

Lunch Bunch & After School

We are happy to be able to offer our extended day programs to our parents who need additional childcare.  LunchBunch (pre-k and half-day kindergarten) begins at noon and ends at 2:45, and AfterSchool (all lower school) begins at 2:45 with pick-up at 5:15 pm.  

Extended Care Reminders:

  • Please remember that pre-registration (see process below) is needed for  extended day programs.
  • There are a limited number of spaces available for each day.  If you haven't pre-registered, and we reach our maximum number of students, your child will be unable to stay.
  • Additionally, please remember that a student in extended care may only be signed out by someone who is of driving age or older.
    **Emergency contact form must be completed and returned before a child can stay for LunchBunch or AfterSchool. Please follow this link for the form.**
  • Charges of $15 per day per session will be billed to your FACTS account on a monthly basis on the 15th of the month for the previous month.
  • Please know that effective immediately, there will be a $10 fee for all late pickups.  Pick-up time is by 5:15 pm.  Thank you for your understanding and assistance.

How do I sign up?

  • Click the link: Lunch Bunch & After School Registration
  • Click the date your child will need to attend. If your child will attend every day of the month, or the same days each week, you may select "repeats" and choose daily or weekly. If Lunch Bunch or After School reach max capacity, you will see a red message that says "FULL" on the day. 
  • Click on the "Calendar" box and select “LB/AS SIGN UP”
  • Type student name(s) into the "Who" box
  • Type LB for Lunch Bunch, AS for After School or LB/AS for both
  • If you have questions, lease contact Tara Amos - tamos@wcalions.org - for LunchBunch or Tiffany Rasmussen - trasmussen@wcalions.org - for After School.

As we go through our days, please remember to keep the following WCA family in your prayers. Also, please email Tami Butts (tbutts@wcalions.org) with updated and/or new prayer requests.  It is an honor to pray for each other.

Please be in prayer for Konda Johnson and her  family - Brian, Hollan (WCA 2019), and Grace (WCA 11th) - as they continue on the journey of conquering Konda's cancer.  A method called Proton radiation therapy is scheduled in the month of September.  It will be only five days total of radiation treatment, spread out over a couple of weeks .  It will be used to target her liver lesion and also lung nodules. After this is completed successfully, Konda will be monitored every 2 -3 months.  Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated.  

Prayer requests are included here at the request, or with the permission of the family.

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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