Woodlands Christian Newsletter February 5, 2016

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C H R I S T I AACADEMY N CHRISTIAN A C A D E M Y FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Donuts With Dad

Lower school students welcomed their dads for Donuts With Dad on Wednesday, February 3. Fathers had an opportunity to receive a glimpse of what goes on each day in their students’ classrooms.

And of course, everyone enjoyed the donuts!

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Speech Meet News  

Speech Meet 2016 The annual TWCA speech meet was held on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. Sixty-seven students from lower performed, reciting Bible verses and stories, poetry, and fables. It takes courage and determination to stand before a group to make an oral presentation! Way to go to all of our participants!

Fifty students will represent our school at the ACSI District Speech Meet on March 4th at Alpha Omega Christian Academy in Huntsville, TX. Those representing Woodlands Christian at the district level are as follows: Information provided by Gina Lunsford.

1st Grade Bible Memory Mateo Muniz Jack Krantzcke Valerie Paris Bella Rowe 1st

Grade Poetry Lauren Culberson Sophia Edmondson Carson Good Dylan Wise 2nd Grade Bible Memory Will Brown Oscar Muniz Christian Yearwood 2nd Grade Poetry Lisbeth Er James Peterson Zara Krantzcke 2nd

Grade Fable/ Folklore Aubrey Greathouse

3rd Grade Bible Memory Oyoor Abraham Hallie Dittoe Lily Smith

5th Grade Bible Memory Sarah Cassidy Seth Culberson Kadin Smith

3rd Grade Poetry Addie Buck Jaedyn How Ivana Otto

5th Grade Poetry Kailey Smith Mia Torres Katie Wise

3rd Grade Fable/ Folklore Camila Cornell Rilee Klein Sarah Powell

5th Grade Patriotic Oration Hannah Grace Bryant Avery Buck

4th Grade Bible Memory Sarah Chappelle Paris Pavlas Brandon Williams 4th Grade Poetry Arden Blake Philip Catron Barbara Koulikova 4th

Grade Fable/ Folklore Jake Bigler Emerson Swanner Vanessa Yakunovich

5th Grade Dramatic Bible Prose Samuel Cornell Halle Howard Hope Howard 6th Grade Poetry Sydnei Miles Joshua Mortenson Maria Otto 6th Grade Patriotic Oration Erin Creden 6th Grade Bible Memory Madison Frey Ezekiel Jurado

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Upper School News

Students Attend Business Luncheon

Several members of the Class of 2016 who are interested in pursing college degrees in business were recently afforded the opportunity to attend the Center for Christianity in Business luncheon at Houston Baptist University. The students heard from several business owners from the Houston area who discussed faith and entrepreneurship in a question and answer format.

Information & photo submitted by Amy Rowe.

Pictured from left to right: Tom Earle, Steve Zeal, Azarias Tocabens, Amanda Hunnicutt, Colin Murphy, Brooke Farrelly, Megan Powers, and Amy Rowe.

Interact Club Sponsors Movie Night

The Interact Club recently sponsored Movie Night for lower school students to provide their parents with an opportunity to enjoy an evening out knowing their children were in good hands and having a blast! The children feasted on pizza and popcorn and had a wonderful time playing games and watching movies with their high school buddies. What fun!

Information & photos submitted by Tom Earle.

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Upper School News

Head Of School List - Middle School

Middle school students receiving Head of School List honors for maintaining a cumulative grade average of 95% or better in all core courses with no course grade below 90% in both quads for the fall semester of 2015 are as follows: 5th Grade Hannah Grace Bryant Avery Buck Justin Crocker Seth Culberson Mitchell Gunthorpe Halle Howard Hope Howard Davis Johnson Madeline Maggert Katie Wise

6th Grade Madison Frey Ellie Johnson Jordan Johnson Maxim Olivier Nic Spahr Austin Veldekens

7th Grade Preston Culberson Connor Dechiro Aubrey Hollas Josh Mueck Reese Ray Katie Tucker

8th Grade Juhui Cheon Grace Parker Grant Perry Josh Sweeney

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ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT NEWS

500 Warrior Fans Needed!

Our goal is to have 500 spirited Warrior basketball fans in the stands all decked out in white, and we want you to be in that number!

Join us for our 4th annual White Out game on Tuesday, February 9 when our boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball teams take on St. Thomas Episcopal.

Game times as follows: Junior Varsity 4:30 p.m. Girls Varsity 6:00 p.m. Boys Varsity 7:30 p.m.

Basketball District Race Coming Into Focus With playoff seedings on the line, the boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball teams are wrapping up their district seasons. The teams will play two of their three remaining district games at home before closing out the regular season on the road against Faith West on February 11.

The boys’ team is in the thick of the district race in second place with a 6-1 record. The Warriors posted a 64-28 road victory at St. Joseph on January 29. The team returned home and scored a 69-27 victory over Lutheran North on February 2.

Their final home games of the regular season will be against Logos Prep on Friday, February 5 and St. Thomas Episcopal on Tuesday, February 9. Tip-off for the junior varsity games is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. The varsity games are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m.

The girls’ varsity basketball team is looking to bounce back from losses against St. Joseph and Lutheran North. They will host Logos Prep on Friday, February 5 and St. Thomas Episcopal on Tuesday, February 9. Tip-off time for both games is scheduled for 6:00 p.m.

We are looking to fill the stands with 500 excited fans, so make plans to be in that number for our 4th annual White Out on Tuesday, February 9 against St. Thomas Episcopal!

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ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT NEWS Warrior Football Recognized For Sportsmanship

At their recent luncheon, the Touchdown Club of Houston honored the Warrior varsity football team with the Sportsmanship Award in the private school division.

Congratulations Warrior Football!

Warrior Baseball Update

The Warrior varsity baseball team will host back to back home games beginning with a special Saturday afternoon contest against St. Anthony (San Antonio) on February 6. The first pitch is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. On Tuesday, February 9, the Warriors host Cristo Rey Jesuit.

Scheduled start time is 6:00 p.m.

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All School News

Re-Enrollment Deadline Is Thursday, February 11!

The final day for submitting enrollment contracts for the 2016-2017 school year is Thursday, February 11 at 4:00 p.m.

After this date, early enrollment discounts expire and all available class slots will be filled with students in our wait pool.

If you did not receive your contract or if you have questions, please contact Kathy Montes in the business office. kmontes@twca.net or 936-273-2555, ext. 1005.

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All School News

Watch The Planets Rise!

Saturday, February 6 5:15 a.m. Warrior Stadium* Join our Science Department as we gather to observe Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, Mercury and Mars on Saturday, February 6, 2016. All ages welcome!

Telescopes will be available on the football field for those who would like to view the planets.

For more information please contact Robert Roach - rroach@twca.net

*Weather Permitting

Woodlands Christian Interact Club is making preparations for Spring Fling, a carnival day where our students will serve the special needs kids of our community.

The event will take place on campus on April 8, 2016.

Our theme is Disney- The Most Magical Place on Earth. The Interact Club asks for your help by requesting any adult size Disney costumes which may be borrowed or donated for this event.

Costumes may be delivered to the main reception area until February 29.

For further information please contact Megan Powers - mpowers@twca.net.

Thank you!

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All School News

Spread Some Love

This Valentine’ Day! The Junior Class is offering delightful Valentine’s Day gifts for those special people in your life!

Deadline for orders is Friday, February 5!

Place your order online here!

Large Iced Valentine Cookie — $5 Plush 4” Valentine Stuffed Animal — $5 Gourmet Chocolate & Caramel Dipped Apple — $15 Perfect for gift to teacher from the class!

Orders will be delivered during the school day on February 12, 2016.

Questions? Contact Dana Greer danagreer@ymail.com All proceeds benefit the Junior/Senior Prom

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