THE WOODLANDS THE WOODLANDS
CHRISTIAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY A C A D E M Y SEPTEMBER 11, 2015
Head Of School Notes - by Julie Ambler Families at The Woodlands Christian Academy are extraordinarily generous, and it is because of your support that we are able to offer our students a beautiful learning environment where they are challenged to grow spiritually, academically, physically, and socially. I am grateful for the many gifts received over the years, and I thank you for recognizing the eternal impact these students will be equipped to make as servant-leaders for Jesus Christ. An annual fund campaign is vital to the continued success of any private school. Typically, proceeds are applied toward the general operating expenses of a school such as for salaries, utilities, debt service and other overhead. For the first time in our school’s history, thanks to enrollment growth and good stewardship, tuition and fees cover 100% of our operating expenses. This is good news, but we still need an annual fund campaign to provide enhancements to our campus, grow our academic and co-curricular programs, provide need-based financial aid, and offer cutting edge technology tools while striving to keep tuition increases at a reasonable rate. Woodlands Christian will continue to hold an annual fund campaign each fall. Henceforth, it will be called The Warrior Fund, and I am so grateful to Kelly and Charles Owens for serving as our inaugural chairs. Families may designate their gift from the following categories: Need-Based Financial Aid: This year, we gave approximately $400,000 in financial aid to 54 students with demonstrated financial need. Our goal is to increase this pool by at least $50,000. Fine Arts: As we advance our fine arts programs, we would like to invest in better sound equipment, microphones, musical instruments, digital art software, display panels, a flatbed scanner, storage facilities, and a green room for video broadcasting. Our goal is to raise at least $75,000 for these enhancements.
STEM: To excel in the 21st Century, our students will need a strong foundation in science, technology, engineering and math. To increase their exposure to these fields at Woodlands Christian, we would like to purchase items such as more digital lab equipment/sensors/probeware, a Spectrometer, a chromatograph, a 3-D printer, a SMART table, a digital telescope, an interactive topographical map, virtual reality suits, graphing calculators, robotics materials, additional microscopes, classroom sets of iPads, and other cutting-edge lab equipment. Our goal is to raise at least $75,000 for STEM. Athletics: At last spring’s auction, we were blessed to receive the funds for synthetic turf, track and stands. We would like to complete construction of the 2,000 square feet inside the stands to include concessions, a multi-purpose exercise room, and storage. Our goal is to raise at least $150,000 to cover this cost. Debt Reduction: Woodlands Christian has a first lien loan from Woodforest Bank of approximately $2.6 million. This has been reduced from an original loan of $4 million and will be fully amortized and repaid within 11 ½ years. However, any proceeds received to reduce this loan faster will benefit the long-term financial health of our school. Our goal is to apply at least $100,000 toward additional debt reduction this fall. Our overall goal is to raise $450,000 from 100% of our families. Please pray about where your family would like to contribute and for our overall success. You will receive additional information about The Warrior Fund in the mail within the next few days, but you may make your gift as early as today by clicking here. We are humbled and honored to serve alongside you as we inspire the next generation of Christian leaders. Thank you for your partnership.
Lower School News
Second Graders Celebrate Reading
Second grade students celebrated their completion of the book, Mercy Watson to the Rescue by working collaboratively on fun projects across several platforms including computers as well as good old-fashioned books and pencils and paper. The celebration was topped off with a toast to the porcine wonder, Mercy, with real toast and orange juice!
A Firm Foundation In lower school chapel this week, students heard a lesson based on the parable of the wise man and the foolish man and the foundations upon which each built his house (Luke 6:46-48). The central theme of the lesson was that we must build our lives upon God’s word, and to thrive we must dig deep and not only know about God’s word, but live it. To illustrate the lesson, students built pyramids with plastic cups to show just how important the foundation is to building a stable structure.
Information and photos submitted by Eve Allen.
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ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT NEWS
Road Games Continue For Warrior Football After their rousing opening game victory over the John Cooper School, the Warriors came back down to earth with a 13-41 defeat by Westbury Christian on September 3. The team looks to bounce back this week as they take on Cypress Christian. This contest will be the Warrior’s third straight road game and is scheduled to be played on Friday, September 11 at 7:00 p.m. The Warriors get a break with a bye week on September 18 as they prepare to make their home debut on our new football field on Friday, September 25 against Brazos Christian.
Warrior Volleyball Marches On The Warrior varsity volleyball improved their record to 14-2 with a 3-0 victory over Frassati Catholic High School on Friday, September 4. The team looks to continue its winning ways when they face SATCH in a home match on Thursday, September 10. The junior varsity team will take the floor at 5:00 p.m. followed by the varsity at 6:00 p.m. The all important district portion of the season begins on Tuesday, September 22 with a home match against Logos Prep. Start times are 5:00 p.m. for JV and 6:00 p.m for varsity. Another home district game is on tap when St. Thomas pays a visit on Thursday, September 24. Go Warrior volleyball!
Warrior Nation! Click here to get the latest schedules for all your favorite teams!
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All School News
Lower School Movie Night Friday, September 18th 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. MPR Pre-Kindergarten - 4th grade Childcare provided by the Interact Club (high school students)
Pizza, popcorn and drinks will be provided as we watch Tangled and Big Hero 6 (Rated PG)! Cost: $30 for the first child, $15 for each additional child RSVP: interact@twca.net by Wednesday, September 16th
All proceeds will benefit:
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All School News Picture Day! Tuesday, September 15 Please return your order forms to your homeroom teacher on or before September 15! Questions? Contact Marcella Lohmann, mlohmann@twca.net
Order Your Pie In The Sky Today! Order online by clicking here! Orders due by Wednesday, September 30.
All items are $20. Pies can be frozen and enjoyed during the Thanksgiving or Christmas holidays!
Pies will be delivered to Woodlands Christian on Friday, November 13 All proceeds benefit the Junior/Senior Prom.
The Woodlands Christian Academy is proud to partner with CASA, Child Advocates of Montgomery County, to host the 6th Annual CASA Superhero Run on Saturday, October 3. For more information click here!
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