Upper School Happenings
Thursday, 11/1/18
ONE Community - Rooted in Faith
Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Phillippians 1:6
Dear Parents and Students,
Next Friday, November 9th, is a half day of school. Please see the half day schedule below:
There will be no school on Monday, November 12th, in observance of Veteran's Day.
Friday - ½ day
7:55-8:30 - A
8:30 - 9:05 - B
9:05 - 9:40 - D
9:40 - 9:55 - Break
9:55 - 10:30 - E
10:30 - 11:05 - F
11:10 - Dismiss
Parents, we humbly ask you to share the information below with all of our Grandparents or Grandfriends:
High School (9 - 12), January 24, 10:00 until 11:00am, Chapel Service, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 5744 Oakwood Road, Huntsville, AL 35806.
Middle School (6 – 8), February 14, 10:00 until 11:00am, Chapel Service, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 5744 Oakwood Road, Huntsville, AL 35806.
Westminster Christian Academy realizes how important relationships are to the success of our student body. We realize our Grandparents are such an important influence in their grandchildren’s lives. As a school who walks alongside them in their daily lives, we invite you to come and experience our Chapel service with your grandchild.
How To Middle School:
Westminster Christian Academy invites you to participate in a short forum entitled “How To” Middle School on Thursday, November 8th from 8:30 until 9:15am at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 5744 Oakwood Road. Our goal is to equip our parents with the necessary tools to make middle school a pleasant experience for both your student and yourself.
We will discuss topics concerning the transition from elementary to middle school and how to prepare for a rigorous high school schedule while balancing participation in fine arts, athletics, and other extracurricular activities. We will also explore the dynamics of middle school as well as the research supporting our class schedule and creating ownership towards establishing strong study habits. In addition to academic and athletic education, we strive to teach important life skills such as responsibility, character, respect, and discipline while ensuring our students know they are loved.
Our speakers will include Kathy Hightower, our Principal, a Westminster instructor, and several of our high school students.
To register, please email Laura Richeson at laura.richeson@wca-hsv.org with your name, email address, and number attending the forum.
Athletic News:
It is an exciting time for the Wildcat Football team!! We are hosting the 1st round of the AHSAA playoff on Friday November 9. Kick-off is at 7pm, WCA versus Weaver High School Bearcats.
Tickets: $8 Season, W Club, and Faculty Passes are not valid for this game; only AHSAA passes allowed. Tickets may be purchased at the ticket gate at Van Dyke Stadium starting at 5pm on 11/9. Advance tickets may be purchased through gofan.com. Directions for using gofan will follow in a separate email.
Parking: $5 Season Parking Passes are not valid for this game. (They were only valid for regular season games.) Priority parking passes are still valid for this game.
- To view the complete Upper School athletic calendar, click here.
Spanish Club Need:
Choir Reminders:
All State
All State Auditions will be held Monday, November 5th. Students participating need to be in front of the music modular at 10:30am. Students need to bring all music (measured) in a black binder. Students also need to bring a pencil, water bottle, sack lunch and money for an early dinner after auditions. Students will return around 4:30pm.WCA Singers
This is just a reminder that after school choir starts at 2:40pm. Students should not attend their study hall on that day. Please be prompt!
WAYS Soccer:
5th/6th grade boys WAYS Soccer team plays in the HISL tournament semi-final game tonight at Holy Spirit School (Airport Rd.) at 4:45 pm.
Should they win Thursday, the team will play for the league championship tomorrow (Friday) at Holy Spirit at 4:45pm.
FCA:
Annual Fund:
Our Annual Fund 'One Ask.One Gift.' campaign runs from September through November and is a tax-deductible opportunity for friends of WCA to support school improvements and future expansion. Please prayerfully consider how you might give. No gift is too small. We appreciate your continued support, and we covet your prayers as we continue to build a legacy to impact God's kingdom. Please contact Laura Richeson at laura.richeson@wca-hsv.org for more information or if you have any questions about our Annual Fund.
Click HERE to give today!
Publix Partner:
Save the Date!
- November 9: Half Day of School
- November 12: No School in observance of Veteran's Day
- November 21-23: No School - Thanksgiving Break
- December 17-20: Upper School Exams - 1/2 days at upper school
- December 21: January 6: No School - Christmas Break
- January 21: No School - MLK Holiday
- January 24: High School Grandparent's Day Chapel Service
- February 14: Middle School Grandparent's Day Chapel Service
- February 18: No School - President's Day