THE WOODLANDS THE WOODLANDS
C H R I S T I AACADEMY N CHRISTIAN A C A D E M Y JANUARY 23, 2015
Woodlands Christian - An Apple Distinguished School
The Woodlands Christian Academy has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2014-2016. Our official certificate was presented on January 20, 2015. To view the interactive iBook that was submitted to Apple as part of the designation process, please click here. The Apple Distinguished School designation is reserved for programs that meet criteria for innovation, leadership, and educational excellence, and demonstrate Apple’s vision of exemplary learning environments. The selection of Woodlands Christian as an Apple Distinguished School highlights our success as an innovative and compelling learning environment that engages students and provides tangible evidence of academic accomplishment. Students use iPads, MacBook Pros and MacBook Airs in combination with interactive white boards and Apple TVs in the classrooms to research, collaborate and create original works that are shared around the world. Learning is inquiry based and student work is project oriented. This approach to using technology in the classroom is preparing our students to be leaders in an increasingly global marketplace. (Photo above - from left to right Cyndee Farra, Director of Technology; Julie Ambler, Head of School; Stephen Zeal, School Principal. Photo by Stephen Mawire.)
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Lower School News Science In Action! Science is coming alive for lower school students as evidenced by their recent participation in two interesting labs. In kindergarten, students made snowflake crystals from a solution of borax and water. The crystals grew on pipe cleaner snowflakes created by each student. (See photos at right.) Fourth grade students learned about the the food chain of the barn owl by dissecting owl pellets and extracting the bones of small animals that the owls had consumed. Using bone charts, the students classified the bones to determine the species of the animal. (See photos below.) Woodlands Christian students are actively engaged in learning every day!
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Information and photos submitted by Robert Roach.
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ACSI District Spelling Bee
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Congratulations to the students participating in the recent ACSI District Spelling Bee as follows: Gianna Radvansky, 3rd grade - 1st place Seth Culberson, 4th grade - 4th place Sam McClure, 4th grade - participant Kailey Smith, 4th grade - participant Izabella Krantzcke, 5th grade - participant Maria Otto, 5th grade - participant Joshua Phan, 5th grade - participant Photo submitted by Linda Baldwin.
JANUARY 23, 2015
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT NEWS Warrior Basketball Update Both the boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball teams are well into their district seasons. The boys’ team is now 4-1 in district and 21-10 overall. The team recently chalked up district wins against Logos Prep (61-42) and St. Joseph (77-37), and a loss to St. Thomas Episcopal (58-76). The girls’ varsity team is now 1-3 in district play and 5-8 overall. The team posted a loss to Logos Prep (30-34) but bounced back with a 30-18 win over St. Joseph.
Both teams will host district opponents beginning with Lutheran North on Thursday, January 22. Tip off for the girls’ varsity game is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. followed by the boys’ varsity at 7:30 p.m. A Friday game is scheduled at home against Logos Prep on January 30. The girls’ team will get the action started at 6:00 p.m. and the boys’ team is set to tip-off at 7:30 p.m. Friday nights aren’t just for football! Come out and support your Warrior varsity basketball teams!
Warrior Track At Pine Cove
Thirteen members of the varsity track team recently took time away from their schedules to serve others at the Pine Cove Christian Camp in Tyler, Texas. The team served a group of 350 eleventh graders from a large church in Houston. A lot of food was served and a TON of dishes were washed! Our group was thrilled to serve others which made the retreat a great experience. Said one adult leader of the church group, ”I can't believe you got teenagers to come clean and wash dishes!” Information and photos submitted by Coach Tom Earle.
JANUARY 23, 2015
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT NEWS Warrior Swimming Prepares For Regionals The Warrior varsity swim team concluded their pre-season competition in Tomball at the New Year's Classic Invitational on January 10. The season has been one of best times, broken records and hard work. Katie Albertson, Sara Beth Bryant, Hannah Bub and Hailey Hanigan all have broken school records this season in all three of their relays as well as in four individual events. Jake Copeland and Jake Pollit also have broken school records to add to their list of accomplishments! The team is very excited to race at regionals on Thursday, January 29 at the CISD Natatorium here in The Woodlands. They look forward to competing in one of their home training pools!
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Information submitted by Coach Kathryn Bub.
Woodlands Christian Booster Club
SPORTING CLAY TOURNAMENT Creekwood Shooting Sports
02.07.2015
Woodlands Christian Booster Club Sporting Clay Tournament Creekwood Springs Shooting Sports Saturday, February 7, 2015
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Click here for information and to register!
JANUARY 23, 2015
All School News Re-Enrollment Deadline Is Approaching!
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The final day for submitting enrollment contracts for the 2015-2016 school year is Thursday, February 5 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.
Warrior Derby
Gala
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PTF Women’s Bible Study Wednesdays 8:30-10:30 a.m. February 4 - April 29 Room U413 (Upper school administration deck)
Here And Now…There and Then is an 11-session series by Beth Moore on the book of Revelation. Beth presents many points of view, allowing women to decide for themselves when the interpretation of scripture varies among scholars. She teaches that God is as specific about what He does reveal as He is about what He doesn’t. To register please contact Shawn Lusk at luskfamily@mac.com. Books will be available on the first day of the Bible study.
JANUARY 23, 2015
All School News Surprise that special someone this Valentine’s Day!
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The Junior Class is offering delightful Valentine’s Day gifts for those special people in your life!
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Valentine Bouquet Plush puppy w/4” heart shaped balloon and two chocolate roses $10
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Pinwheel & Popcorn Treat Bag of vanilla coated red, white & pink popcorn w/pinwheel $5
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Valentine Cookie Large iced Valentine cookie $5
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Gourmet Chocolate Dipped & Decorated Apple Perfect for gift to teacher from the class! $15
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Order forms available at the reception desk. Order forms will be sent home with lower school students.
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Orders will be delivered during the school day on February 14. Questions? Contact Regina Farrelly regina.farrelly@gmail.com
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All proceeds benefit the Junior/Senior Prom
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