Westminster Christian Academy
Upper School Thursday Happenings, 9/21
ONE COMMUNITY
34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. 35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.
John 13:34-35
Athletic Events
September 22 - Friday, Varsity Football game at Madison Academy with kickoff at 7pm.
September 23 - Saturday, Cross Country team runs the Twilight Panther Prowl at John Hunt XC Park beginning at 6pm.
September 25 - Monday, Middle School A&B Volleyball plays at Madison County at 4:00pm. JV/Varsity Volleyball plays at WCA beginning at 4:30pm. Middle School Football versus Madison Academy at WCA beginning at 5:30pm.
September 26 - Tuesday, JV/V Volleyball plays at WCA beginning at 4:30pm. Cross Country runs the Huntsville City Championship at Whitesburg Christian Academy, Varsity girls run at 4:00 and Varsity Boys run at 4:30pm. Middle School Volleyball begins playing for the county tournament at New Hope Middle School.
Flu Shots, October 3rd
*This will be the shot only. The Flumist is not recommended by the CDC or the American Academy of Pediatrics per Huntsville Pediatrics.*
Counselor's Corner
11th Grade:
Junior parents are invited to attend a Naviance Family Connection information session on Tuesday, September 26th from 5:30-6:30 in the cafeteria. No devices required. Parents will be introduced to the features and capabilities of Family Connection.
10th and 11th Graders:
The PSAT/NMSQT is optional this year for 10th and 11th graders and will be given on October 11th. The deadline to register for the test is TODAY. The cost for the test is $16 and seats for testing will be reserved once payment is received. For more information and to register for the test please contact Mrs.Katherine Childers (katherine.childers@wca-hsv.org)
Choir News
Tuesday, September 26th: first deposit due for Concert Choir festival Disney trip.
Homecoming Festivities
Homecoming Days of the Week:
Monday - Movie Monday (dress like a movie character)
Tuesday - Twin Tuesday ( you and a friend or friends dress identical)
Wednesday - Way Back Wednesday (dress in class decade: 6th grade 20s, 7th grade 40s, 8th grade 50s, 9th grade 60s, 10th grade 70s, 11th grade 80s, 12 grade 90s
Thursday - Tacky Thursday (dress weird like shoes wrong feet etc)
Friday - Color Day: 6th Seafoam, 7th silver, 8th eggplant, 9th fuscia, 10th white, 11th red, 12th black)
Thursday, October 5
5:30 pm Food Trucks
6:00 pm Powder Puff Football Game
$2.00 Entrance Fee for Students and Adults, 6 and under free. All donations will be given to help Kids To Love and the Downtown Rescue Mission.
Presentation of the 2017 Court,
Crowning of the Homecoming King,
Bonfire
Friday, October 6
5:00 pm Homecoming Alumni Dinner, RSVP at www.wca-hsv.org. Special Recognition will be given to the Classes of 1977, 1987, 1997, and 2007.
6:35 pm Wildcat Marching Band Performance
7:00 pm Westminster vs. Sardis Football Game
Halftime Crowning of the Homecoming Queen
Moms in Prayer
Annual Fund
Thank you for your continued support of our Annual Fund, our single source fundraising effort for Westminster. Your 2017 Giving Pledge Card should have arrived in the mail by now. Our Annual Fund "One Ask. One Gift" season will run from September 1 until November 30 this year. You will have the opportunity to choose your designated area of Undesignated (greatest needs), Athletics, Technology, Music & Fine Arts, and Tuition Assistance. You may write a one time check, make a pledge (pay through June 2018), give online at wca-hsv.org under the Giving tab or pay through Smart Tuition through a one time or recurring payment. Please prayerfully consider your gift to WCA as we strive to be better for our students. No amount is too small. We can make a difference with all of us working together.
If you have any questions, please contact Laura Richeson at 256-705-8214 or laura.richeson@wca-hsv.org.
WWII Veterans Trip of Honor
A local group of WWII Veterans will be traveling on a Trip of Honor to England. If you would like to honor them by gathering at the airport for their departure and/or return they would greatly appreciate it! The Veterans will be departing this Sunday, 9/17 on flight# DL0734 at 4:35pm, so plan to arrive at 2:30pm. They will be returning on Sunday, 9/24 on flight# DL2631 at 8pm.