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THE WOODLANDS THE WOODLANDS

C H R I S T I AACADEMY N CHRISTIAN A C A D E M Y MARCH 28, 2014

THE ROARING TWENTIES AUCTION & GALA Woodlands Waterway Marriott - Saturday, April 5 VIP Reception 6:00 p.m. - Dinner & Live Auction 7:00 p.m.

Priceless Treasures!

The auction items created by our students are timeless keepsakes that will be enjoyed for years to come!

At left clockwise - 1st grade planter, 3rd grade game table, Pre-K serving platter

Live Auction Items

Click here to view these and more live auction items!

Viva Las Vegas!

This fabulous excursion is for two couples. You will be whisked away from the airport in a limousine and taken to the gorgeous Aria Resort and Casino. Each couple will have their own luxury suite for Friday and Saturday night, $500 in food credit, and tickets for a show.

Don’t Let This Be You! Here’s your chance to always park in the front row! Only one (1) personalized parking spot will be offered this year so don’t miss out! The winning bidder may choose a parking spot in either the lower or upper school parking lot.

Friday, March 28 is the final day to purchase tickets/tables! Click here to purchase today!

Upper School News CSI - Woodlands Christian The Woodlands Christian Academy recently acquired electrophoresis equipment to analyze DNA. The AP biology class used the equipment to analyze DNA from a mock crime scene. Of the five suspects, they were able to clearly eliminate four after analyzing the DNA evidence at the “scene”.

Electrophoresis works by applying a voltage to a DNA sample that has been broken apart in a restricting enzyme. When dye is added and current applied across the protein gel containing the DNA, the DNA fragments separate into bands, looking much like a bar code at the supermarket. These patterns are unique to each individual DNA and can be compared with

samples to see if the DNA matches. AP biology teacher Mrs. Shonda Majors said, “The students’ results were so good, they could have been pictures in a textbook!” (Photos top row.)

The students continued their studies using the equipment to learn about gene transfer through bacterial growth. You many want to ask an AP Biology student why it’s so important to take ALL of your antibiotic medicine! (Photos second row.)

The new equipment will be on display at Science Night on Thursday, March 27 at 6:00 p.m., so make a point to stop by and check it out.

Information submitted by Suzette Wheeler.

Junior-Senior Prom 2014 Tickets now available online!

Purchase your tickets here.

$75/person

Woodlands Christian Class of 2014 admitted free.

Members of the junior class and all other guests require a ticket.

Tickets may also be purchased during the high school lunch period April 1, 8 and 15.

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Upper School News Woodlands Christian Band Travels To Memphis Middle school and high school band students went to Memphis, Tennessee last week for their annual band trip. They performed and participated in a clinic led by professors at the University of Memphis, where Mr. Hughes received his master’s degree. In addition to their performance and clinic they visited some of the musical attractions of the city: Sun Studio (where Elvis Presley made his first recordings), Graceland, Stax Museum of American Soul Music, and they got to see the Memphis Symphony Big Band perform. The group also found time to make a stop at the Memphis Zoo. Many thanks to all the chaperones and students for such an enjoyable trip.

Woodlands Christian band performing at the University of Memphis.

Information and photos submitted by Charlton Hughes.

Interact Club Bake-Off Friday, April 11 (during the Booster Club BBQ Bash)

Calling all bakers!

Enter your finest creations in the Interact Club Bake-Off! Entry fee is $20 (includes a t-shirt).

All proceeds will benefit Destiny Sports Mission.

To enter contact Amy Rowe - arowe@twca.net The final day to enter is Friday, April 4.

The lucky winner will receive bragging rights & a photo in the newsletter!

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ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT NEWS Warrior Track Our fifth track meet of the season was held at Tomball Concordia Lutheran on April 21. We competed against 15 of the largest private schools in the Houston area. The girls’ team earned 2nd place and the boys’ team placed 6th overall!

There were a number of highlights: • Many personal best marks were set in field events Darcy Sanford in the high jump, Alex Harkins in the long jump, Riley Farra in the shot put, and Hailey Watterson in the discus.

• Kyle Clark won the pole vault event with a personal best vault of 9'6"!

• Emily Rogers set a new school record in the shot put with a 29'1" throw.

The running events also revealed how hard everyone has been training: • Hannah Shearer set a new school record in the 3200m winning the race in 12:23! Later, she set another school record in the mile with a time of 5:47!

• Rachel Earle won the 100m hurdles and was barely 2nd in the 300m hurdles (setting a season best time).

• Logan Shearer won the 800m and was 2nd in the 400m and still holds the top times in both of those events for TAPPS 3A. • The girls’ 4x200 relay team of Abby Caron, Alex Harkins, Marielle Olivier and Morgan Young were just 0.36 seconds from a school record!

• Hailey Watterson and Bailey Greer set personal best times in the 400m.

• Jake Copeland set a personal best time in the 300m hurdles.

• Despite being sick, Katy Adams set a personal record in the mile!

• Kyle Clark sets a personal record in the 800m.

This was a great meet and sets us up well for the remainder of the season. On Saturday we compete at the Houston Christian Relays against most of our district competition. Come cheer us on!

Information and photos submitted by Coach Tom Earle.

The girls’ varsity team with their 2nd place award.

Warrior Baseball The district portion of the Warrior baseball schedule is in full swing. The team will be on the road for their next two games beginning with a contest against St. Joseph Catholic High School in Bryan on Friday, March 28. On Tuesday, April 1, the team travels to Cypress Christian. Following this road swing, the team will play three straight games at home. They will host Faith West Academy on Friday, April 4 with the first pitch scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Come out and support your Warrior baseball team!

Hannah Shearer setting a new school record in the 1600m run.

Warrior Softball After being on the road for their next two games, the Warrior softball team will return to play their next four games at home. The first of the four games will be on Friday, April 11 when the Warriors host district opponent Brazos Christian. Make plans now to come out and support your Warrior softball team!

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ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT NEWS Warrior Tennis The Warrior varsity tennis team competed in their first matches of the season against Bay Area Christian on Tuesday, March 25. In girls’ singles, Micah Dial won both games 8-4, 8-0. In girls’ doubles Jessica Robinson and Cassie Robinson won both games 8-1, 8-0. In boys’ singles, Ross Jackson won his second game in a tie breaker round. Way to go Warrior tennis!

Information submitted by Jessica Robinson.

Booster Club Annual Bar-B-Que Bash & Interact Club Bake-Off Friday, April 11 Join us for a delicious home-cooked bar-b-que dinner with all the fixins’ courtesy of the booster club!

(bar-b-que will be prepared by coach randy hollas, david brignac and other “celebrity” chefs!)

Softball game begins at 4:30 p.m.

Dinner 6:00 p.m.

Warrior Junior Cheer Performance 6:45 p.m.

Baseball game 7:00 p.m.

Please RSVP by Friday, April 5!

Click here to rsvp.

Basketball, football, volleyball and softball programs are now open for registration!

Boys and girls in 1st - 5th grades are encouraged to participate in these exciting after school programs.

For more information or to register please click here.

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Saturday, April 12, 6:00-9:00 PM

Summer Camp

Blastoff

All School News

Everyone Kinder - 5th Grade is invited!

Come get a taste of the amazing fun that you could have every day this summer at Warrior Camp 2014!

Saturday, April 12, 6:00-9:00 pm The Woodlands Christian Academy SLC 3 hours of intense fun!

Pizza $25 Admission

space is limited registration and payment due by 4/10 Students are welcome to bring money for the Snack Shop!

Join Coach Daysha and Coach Nate for some super summer fun before summer gets here! Bring a friend!!!

Detach here

YES! I want to come to BLASTOFF! on Saturday, April 12th Student Name: _________________________________ Grade: ________ Parent email: _________________________________________________ Attach $25 payment - make checks payable to “Warrior Camp� Thank you

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