Fall Photos

Tuesday, October 18

St. John Photography will be at WCA on Tuesday, October 18th, to take Fall Pictures. Please have your child dress in their favorite outfit for an individual picture. No uniforms required. Instructions to order online will be provided via email and Hawk Talk approx. 2-3 weeks after picture day.

WCA's School Store

Opens Tuesday, Oct 18th 

The WCA School Store will be re-opening on Tuesday, October 18th! It will continue to be available every Tuesday from 8:00-8:15am! School supplies and fun trinkets will be available to purchase.

Art Club

Begins Thursday, Oct 20th

Art Club registration is open for students in Grades 2nd - 4th!

Time: Thursdays 3-4pm

Dates: 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, no club 11/24 due to Thanksgiving and 12/1

Price: $125 (you will be billed through the Parent Portal) 

To sign up, please email Lauren Schaaf at lschaaf@wcahawks.org

Do you have a child that would like to share their gifts with their friends? 

Here is a wonderful opportunity!

WCA's Open Mic Extravaganza!

When: October 21st 

Who: 1st - 8th graders and EC

Time: During school hours 2pm - 2:45pm

Ideas: Share a poem, read a story, tell some jokes, do a dance, make up a skit, play an instrument, sing a song, share your artwork and tell us about it, etc. Plan on a maximum of 2 to 2.5 minutes for each performance. CLICK HERE to view last year's event for more ideas.

The deadline for signups has been extended to 10/17! 

CLICK HERE to sign up!

Also, please send your songs, poems, artwork, etc., to jenpotter76@gmail.com for approval by October 17th. 

We will have a practice run through on 10/19 for 30 minutes after school for all who are participating and can make it.

Autumn's Canvas Art Festival

Friday, October 21st, 5:30pm to 7:30pm

WCA families, join us in the backfield for fall fun and fellowship! The PTF has planned a fun event, including five fall-themed craft projects and fun outdoor games to play. Enjoy student art and a picnic supper with friends. If you did not order dinner from Chef Bob, feel free to pack a meal for your family. Please bring chairs or a picnic blanket to sit on.

There will be a bin for donations of gently used coats of all sizes (infant to adult) as well as cans of chicken, tuna, soup, vegetables, and fruit in support of Weddington UMC’s Coats and Cans Collection Drive. Please check your closets or pick up a few cans to help the church support the Community Shelter of Union County. 

We need a few volunteers to help make this event a success. If you can help for part of the evening, please sign up here:  WCA Volunteers: Autumn's Canvas Art Festival (signupgenius.com)

Cheerleading

WCA would like to offer cheerleading for 4th-8th grade to lead school spirit for Basketball. Before signups, we would need a coach (to be approved by WCA Athletics Team). If you or anyone you know may be interested, please contact Linda Hastings at sports@wcahawks.org.

Carpool Safety

No cell phone use in carpool, please! Our goal is to safely and effectively drop-off and dismiss all our students as quickly as possible. As adults, it is important that we set a good example for our students and be mindful of everyone's time and safety. Thank you for your help. Your child's safety is our top priority.

WCA Uniform Donations

If you have uniforms you would like to donate; please visit the ‘WCA UNIFORM SWAP’ Facebook. This is a great resource that the PTF has organized for WCA parents. Please do not send uniforms to school with your child. If you have any questions, please contant Julie Lesslie at wca@wcahawks.org.

Mark Your Calendars

Dec 1 - Re-enrollment for current students opens

Jan 9 - Enrollment for Siblings of current students, WUMC &WCP families

Jan 16 - Enrollment opens to the public

Invite a Friend to join our WCA Family

If you know someone interested in learning more about Weddington Christian Academy and enrolling, please invite them sign up for one of our upcoming Open House/Tour Dates by sharing the link below.

Open House Sign-up

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_hUSho3E09guTlU_kQ-GTz4zPz1Q5GBY4hWD7U12_lpfemw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Tuesday, October 18 at 9:00 am

Tuesday, October 25 at 9:00 am

Wednesday, November 2 at 9:00 am

Tuesday, November 8 at 9:00 am

Thursday, November 17 at 9:00 am

Wednesday, November 30 at 9:00 am

We'd love to show your friends and family what makes WCA exceptional! If you have questions, please email wca@wcahawks.org or call 704-846-1039.

Part-Time Job Opportunity

Do you know someone looking for a part-time, flexible job opportunity? Weddington Christian Academy is looking for fun-loving caregivers to staff the After-school Program. The program runs Monday through Friday from 2:15pm to 6:00pm; however, you get to choose your work days!

For more information, please contact TiLisa Durham at tdurham@wcahawks.org

Coats & Cans Drive

Collections Oct 21

at the Autumn's Canvas Art Festival

The Community Shelter of Union County provides temporary housing for the homeless population in Union County, as well as rehousing and food security services.

Weddington Church is collecting the following items:

• Gently used coats of all sizes (infant to adult)
• Cans of chicken, tuna, soup, vegetables, and fruit

Please bring your donations to the WCA's Autumn's Canvas Art Festival

Friday, October 21st.

Weddington Church has many other opportunities to serve with the church or directly with our mission partners throughout October. For more information, contact the Local Missions team.

Upward Basketball

Weddington United Methodist Church is hosting the Upward basketball program which is open to boys and girls in grades K-5^th. The cost is $150 per player, and games are on Saturdays. Click here to register.

If your child is interested in playing on a WCA Upward team -- When you register, please type in the notes section: WCA ____ grade. That way, you will be matched with other WCA players on a team. 

Evaluations take place October 15. Practices are set to start the week of Nov 7^th. Games: 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4.

Kindergarten is a CO-ED developmental league. Practices will take place right before games on Saturday. There is no week day practice for this age. There are NO refunds given, so please email upward.wumc@gmail.com if you have any questions prior to registering.

Mountain Bike Team Opportunity!

WCA parent, Kristyn Kiser, is opening up this great opportunity to our WCA middle school students. 

• The overreaching mission is to simply get kids on bikes.
• Registration opens Oct 15
• Pre-season begins Nov 5. The 2023 season is Jan 1 - May 31
• Student-athletes are required to attend a minimum of 50% of our team practices throughout the season. 
• Skills and Drills - Thursdays at Colonel Francis Beatty Park from 6:30 pm- 7:45 pm

• Trail Rides - Saturdays or Sundays from 2 pm - 3:30 pm at various parks throughout South Charlotte
• There are 5 Race Events throughout NC - participation in the races is NOT mandatory

Interested in checking it out before committing? Your student-athlete may join us for 1 trail ride or a Skills and Drills practice before committing to the season by notifying the Team Director and signing a waiver.

Please email SDCcoachkris@gmail.com for more info, or visit https://northcarolinamtb.org.

Trunk & Treat

Monday, October 31, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Weddington Church invites you to their annual Trunk & Treat event on Monday, October 31, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the FLC parking lot. Bring the family and enjoy the 31st in a safe, family-friendly environment. No scary costumes please.

Trunk & Treat is a community outreach event would not be possible without donations and amazing volunteers. Here are a few ways you can help.

Candy Donations: Look for the “Feed the Monster Bin" in the FLC

Volunteer to decorate a trunk: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094ca5a82fa20-trunk4.

Volunteer to help with games, candy, or where needed:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f094ca5a82fa20-trunk3.