THE WOODLANDS
THE C H WOODLANDS RISTIAN
A C A D E M ACADEMY Y CHRISTIAN NOVEMBER 7, 2014
Warrior Derby
Gala
Woodlands Christian| April 25, 2015
Each year, The Woodlands Christian Academy holds an Auction & Gala to promote fellowship and raise funds for our school. This year’s auction will be held on Saturday, April 25 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott. Thanks to Gayle and Steve Brand for chairing the event! (See photo at center.) I am also grateful to Robin and Mark Bennett for chairing our next auction in 2016. Historically, we have always included a fund-a-need, financing improvements such as locker rooms, technology, transportation, playgrounds, professional development, etc. This year, 100% of our auction proceeds will be applied toward our greatest fund-aneed, which is a track. A track will benefit every student at The Woodlands Christian Academy, from preschool through 12th grade, and every athlete, from golfers to volleyball players to runners. With more than 80 participants last spring, track is also our school’s largest competitive sport. According to our students, a track is their highest priority for improving our campus. Installing a 400-meter eight-lane track is expensive. Our first requirement is to fix the drainage on the football field at a cost of $550,000. The cost of the track itself, including a state-of-the-art surface and various jump areas is $1,000,000, for a cumulative total of $1,550,000. Of course, as good stewards, we will not spend more than we
raise but, since I have already been asked, if we receive more than this amount, the cost of stadium seating for 1,500 with a press box would be about $550,000 and the cost of turf on the football field would be $500,000. Last spring, we raised $875,000 at our Roaring Twenties Auction & Gala. This year, Richie’s Pharmacy has generously agreed to sponsor our auction with $100,000, enabling us to cover all of our direct auction costs; thus, every subsequent dollar raised for the auction will be applied toward the track project. Additionally, we will add the $130,688 given in excess of our annual fund goal to the auction. As well, our Booster Club has offered to contribute 100% of their net proceeds from the Sporting Clay Tournament in February toward the track. There will also be sponsorship and naming opportunities for our auction as well as for the track. To learn more about these opportunities, please click here. To visually build upon our goal of funding a track and in recognition of the Kentucky Derby that will be held one week after our auction, this year’s theme is The Warrior Derby. Plan to wear your biggest hats and seersucker suits and, please, help us finish the race to give our students a 400-meter eight-lane track at The Woodlands Christian Academy!
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Library News Annual Book Fair Set To Begin! !
Tuesday, November 4 - Friday, November 7 7:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The book fair closes at noon on Friday, November 7
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All of the proceeds from the book fair sales directly benefit the Woodlands Christian library.
Students of all ages enjoy visiting the library’s annual book fair.
NOVEMBER 7, 2014
Upper School News Students Earn Honors In Literary Arts Contest Middle and high school students were recently awarded honors in a literary arts contest sponsored by The Woodlands Township. In conjunction with The Woodlands’ 40th anniversary celebration, students were asked to write an essay on the topic, How Do You Envision The Woodlands In 40 Years? Ben Mueck (freshman), received first place honors and Katherine Milian (freshman), was awarded third place honors. (See photo top left. Excerpts from essays below.)
In middle school, Hannah Mirbahaeddin (7th grade) and Paige McBurney (6th grade) received honorable mention for their essays. (See photo bottom left.) Well done Warrior writers!
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As the sun finally sinks behind the earth like a stone in the ocean, the lights shoot up along these old nature trails, as the people come together to enjoy the wondrous city of The Woodlands.
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Ben Mueck, 9th grade 1st Place
Although we welcome the world and are eager for expansion, The Woodlands will always be our neighborhood. In other words, The Woodlands will always be home. Katherine Milian, 9th grade 3rd Place
Students Create iBooks We now have published iBook authors in the 9th and 10th grade English classes! Students worked with partners to create original study guides to be used by students all over the world for the books, Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer and Cry, The Beloved Country by Alan Paton. The iBooks were voted on by peers based on content, creativity, and the use of the iBook interactive features. The following students are published on the iBooks store: Haven Albiez, Kristen Casey, Grant Galassini, Isaac Hudson, Ben Mueck, Joshua Oglesby, Parker Powers, Emily Rogers, Jacob Rogers, Madeline Tatum, and Hailey Watterson. We are so proud of their technological achievements!
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Information and photos submitted by Amy Rowe.
NOVEMBER 7, 2014
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT NEWS Warriors Continue To Roll The Warriors chalked up a decisive 72-7 victory over district opponents Lutheran North last Friday night. The win gives the team an overall record of 9-0 and district record of 6-0. While the final game of the regular season is technically an away game, the trip won’t take long. The Warriors will make the short drive down Research Forest to Legacy Prep for their game on Friday, November 7. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. The game is in the neighborhood so come out and support your Warrior football team! Click here for directions. The bi-district playoff game will be played here at Warrior Field. The opponent, game date and time will be announced soon.
Are you ready? Warrior basketball is coming soon..... Basketball games begin November 17!
Your favorite Warrior sports teams’ schedules are just a click away!
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Varsity Football Schedule . Varsity Boys’ Basketball . Varsity Girls’ Basketball
MS Boys’ Basketball-Gold . MS Girls’ Basketball-Gold MS Boys’ Basketball-Green . MS Girls’ Basketball-Green . MS Boys’ Basketball-White
NOVEMBER 7, 2014
Worthy Servants 2014
The Worthy Servants program is a tradition started several years ago by Woodlands Christian parents to show love and appreciation to the faculty and staff who touch our children’s lives each day and as a way to offer an alternative to buying individual teacher gifts. If you would like to participate this year, you may donate online by clicking here and designate your gift - Worthy Servants. You may also bring or send your donation to our Business Office no later than Wednesday, December 17. All gifts collected will be equally divided among our faculty and staff. These gifts, along with a card, will be presented at our annual faculty and staff Christmas lunch on December 19. Please note: Unless otherwise requested, each donor’s name will be included on the card. As always, Christmas presents or contributions are never required. However, if you are planning to give gifts, please prayerfully consider showing your appreciation to our outstanding faculty and staff in this way.
NOVEMBER 7, 2014
All School News
Victorian Wreath
Classic Wreath
Cranberry Splash Wreath
Wintergreen Wreath
Christmas Greenery Beautiful, fresh handcrafted evergreen wreaths and accent pieces are available for purchase now through November 13. These thoughtful and unique gifts can be shipped directly to friends and family anywhere in the continental United States. Items will be shipped beginning the first week of December. To place an order, see Marthel Cano at the front reception desk, contact any junior class student or contact Shelli Whittecar at texaswhits@hotmail.com.
All proceeds benefit the Junior/Senior Prom. Thanks for your support! Item
Cost (Delivered by Fed Ex)
Classic Wreath 25” Victorian Wreath 25” Cranberry Splash Wreath 25” Wintergreen Wreath 25” Candlelit Centerpiece 18” wide (with LED candle)
Lighted Mini Living Tree 22” tall Holly-Berry Tree 22” tall
Lighted Mini Living Tree
Candlelit Centerpiece
$33.00 $36.00 $37.00 $37.00 $36.00 $36.00 $36.00
Holly-Berry Tree
NOVEMBER 7, 2014
All School News Think Inside The Box!
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Pack a shoebox. Change a life. All of our students have learned about the power of a simple
shoebox gift and each has received an Operation Christmas Child flyer and brochure. Please join us in spreading the good news of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth and bringing joy to a child in need by packing a shoebox. Complete details on what to include in your shoebox can be found by clicking here. Last year Woodlands Christian families packed 536 shoe boxes! Questions? Contact Jerri Mortenson at jerriandcurt@yahoo.com.
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Boxes are due by Wednesday, November 19, 2014.
Did you order a pie? Pies will be available for pick up Tuesday, November 18 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Room 413 (middle school deck)
Need to pick up your child for an appointment? Have a child home sick? On those days when you need to pick up your child during the school day for an appointment, please follow the steps below so that our staff will be better able to have your child ready and waiting for you in the reception area. Please send an email 24 hours in advance or before 9:00 a.m. on the day of the appointment and include your child’s name, the date and time of appointment, and the nature of the appointment to the appropriate email address listed as follows:
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Lower School - lsattendance@twca.net Middle School - msattendance@twca.net High School - hsattendance@twca.net
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Please also use these email addresses to advise us when your child will be absent due to illness or other reasons.
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Your children are our top priority and we thank you for assisting us by following these procedures!
NOVEMBER 7, 2014