Westminster Christian Academy
Upper Campus: Thursday Happenings, 9/14/17
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
Parent Alerts
In light of emails not working well earlier this week, please check the settings in Renweb to make sure you are receiving our parent alert texts, if you would like to receive them. It is always good to have a back-up plan.
You can find that option under School Forms>web forms>Parent/Guardian Form.
Scroll to the bottom of the form to choose your settings. Each Parent/Guardian will need to edit their form.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Upcoming Dates:
9/29, 10/13, 10/27
Athletic Events
September 15 - Friday, Varsity Football game at home versus DAR, kick-off at 7pm. Parking for the football game is $3.00 this year. You may enter through either the church entrance or the Johns Rd. entrance. THE CONCESSION STAND WILL NOT ACCEPT DEBIT/CREDIT CARDS THIS YEAR. The gate will use a debit machine.
September 16 - Saturday, Cross Country Teams run at the Scottsboro Invitational.
JV Volleyball will play in the West Morgan Tournament and Varsity Volleyball will play in the Elkmont Tournament.
September 18 - Monday, JV/Varsity Volleyball will play in Priceville beginning at 5:00pm. Middle School A&B Volleyball will play at JP II Catholic at 4:30pm. Middle School Football versus JP II Catholic at 5:30pm.
September 19 - Tuesday, Middle School A&B and JV/Varsity Volleyball versus Randolph beginning at 4:30pm.
September 20 - Wednesday, Middle School A Volleyball will play at Randolph at 4:00pm.
Choir Shoe Drive
Moms in Prayer
School Pictures
Parents and students:
There are 2 methods to VIEW your student’s Fall Portraits:
1-PROOF Method
2-Online Method
PROOF METHOD: Your student should bring home his/her paper today or tomorrow. 6th and 7th grades will get their proofs early next week. If you elect to place your order through the PROOF method, that sale ENDS: Sept 28th. All PROOF orders received after this date are subject to a $10 late fee. PROOF Orders will be processed after the due date, printed and delivered back to your school in 2-3 weeks.
ONLINE METHOD: Your students Fall Portrait should be available to view online starting Sept 12th through midnight Oct. 1st. All orders placed through the online system will be shipped directly to your home. All online orders will be processed after the deadline of Oct 1st, printed and then shipped to your home. There is an online convenience fee and shipping fee with this service. This process should take approximately 2 weeks after the close of the sale on Oct 1st.
To VIEW your child’s Fall Portraits go to www.waldrupphoto.com
Click VIEW ONLINE TAB
Click the link that says “CLICK HERE TO VIEW IMAGES ONLINE”
Enter Event Name: Westminster
Click Search
All active Events will show
Click on the correct event
Enter ANY email
Enter Password: this is your students student id number and is printed on your child’s PROOF envelope that you should receive very soon.
Or-
Alternate way to view this Event is to click on this direct link:
http://waldrup-studio-and-design.hhimagehost.com/WestminsterFallSchoolPortraits2017
Now enter your email address
Enter Your Students Password: this is your students ID number
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call or email:
256-517-8776 or kris@waldrupphoto.com or amber@waldrupphoto.com
Counselor's Corner
11th Graders:
We will be introducing Naviance Family Connection, a comprehensive website used for college and career planning, to the Juniors on September 20th-22nd during Bible classes. Parents of juniors are invited to attend an 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 Connections.
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 September 21. 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)
Flu Shots, October 3rd
*This will be the shot only. The Flumist is not recommended by the CDC or the American Academy of Pediatrics*
Homecoming Festivities--Save the Date
“SAVE THE DATES”
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 with
Special Recognition 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
Annual Fund
Thank you for your continued support of our Annual Fund, our single source fundraising effort for Westminster. Your Giving Pledge Card will arrive in the mail by next week. 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 7:12pm.