WCA's School Store

Tuesday, Oct 25th 

The WCA School Store is open every Tuesday from 8:00-8:15am. The school store has fun small items like pencils, erasers, and bookmarks. All items range from 50 cents to $2. Students may bring in cash and visit the school store in the gym on their way to class on Tuesday mornings.

Operation Christmas Child Kickoff

Wednesday, November 2

We will kick off Operation Christmas Child (OCC) in Chapel on Wednesday, November 2. Students will learn how they can deliver great joy and the Good News of Jesus Christ to children in need around the world through gift-filled shoeboxes. Boxes will be handed out in carpool that afternoon. Here are a few helpful links: 2022 OCC Overview Video & Packing Instructions. Please return filled boxes by November 17.

Run for Good to Benefit Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts

Sunday, November 6, 2:30pm at WCA 

All students and families are welcome to run. Registration Fee is $20 per family or $10 per person. More information to come for this event! If you are interested in volunteering, please email Coach Hastings at sports@wcahawks.org.

Veteran's Day Celebration

Wednesday, November 9

Chapel - We are looking forward to a very special Chapel the Wednesday before Veterans Day. Our PTF has arranged to have two Veterans visit our school. Michael Eiss, Former Marine and retired Waxhaw Police Chief will lead the Elementary Chapel, and Rear Admiral Casey Williams Coane (a WCA Grandparent!) will lead Chapel for the Middle School.

Red, White & Blue Day - Please have your student wear RED, WHITE, and BLUE to school on this special day (no uniforms required). 

Wall of Honor Display - All Hawks are invited to help with our school display in honor of Veterans Day. Your child will receive a Veteran/Service Person Interview sheet on October 21. Please return your interview by November 4 for our school display. 

Donations - We will be collecting items for the VFW hospital in Salisbury throughout the week of November 7-11. Collection bins will be in the lobby for students to donate art supplies, card games, puzzle books, notecards, and baking mixes.

WCA's Week of Giving

November 14 - 18

Get ready for a week filled with gratitude! Each day will be filled with Thanksgiving fun, including a daily spirit wear theme and gratitude activity. In the spirit of gratitude, we are also asking parents and friends to help sustain our mission by making a gift to the WCA Hawk Fund this week. This annual campaign has helped support the school's operating expenses each year and has always played a vital role in ensuring the school's stability and sustainability. At the end of the week, parents, grandparents, students, teachers, and staff are invited to celebrate and give thanks together at the Thanksgiving Picnic on Friday, November 18, from 11:30 pm -1 pm. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information!

Week of Giving Schedule

• Monday, November 14 - Thankful Tree Project (Dress Like a Parent/Grandparent) 
• Tuesday, November 15 – Union County Shelter Donations (Crazy Hat/Hair) 
• Wednesday, November 16 – Operation Sandwich (Pajama Day) 
• Thursday, November 17 - Operation Christmas Child Boxes Due (Sports Day) 
• Friday, November 18 – Thanksgiving Picnic 11:30 am to 1 pm (WCA Spirit Day)
• 11:30 am - Performance by JK & K
• 12 pm Bagged lunch from Chef Bob (pre-orders coming soon)
• Early Dismissal with your family after the picnic or carpool at 1 pm
• No After School 

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 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

Register NOW for Cheerleading!

WCA is offering cheerleading for 4th-8th grade to lead school spirit for our home basketball games. CLICK HERE to register or visit weddingtonchristianacademy.org/Athletics. The registration deadline is next Friday, October 28. Families will be billed the cost of $125 through the Family Portal.

Practices will be on Mondays from 3 pm to 4 pm starting October 31 (except one Friday practice – 11/4). However, game days are on Mondays or Thursdays. On game days, Cheer will last from 3-5:00 pm. (Games are 11/7, 11/17, 11/29, 12/1, 12/5, 12/15, 1/12, and 1/30).

WCA Basketball 2022-2023 

Schedule for boys and girls 

Mark your calendar to come cheer on the Hawks!

Monday - 11/7 – Home vs. Scholars (girls) - 4:30 

Thursday - 11/10 – Away at Palisades – 4 pm junior boys, 5:15 pm girls 

Tuesday - 11/15 – Away at Carolina Christian (girls) - 4:30 

Thursday - 11/17 – Home vs. Hope Academy (boys) - 4:00 

Tuesday - 11/29 – Home vs. Fletcher - boys 4:00 

Thursday - 12/1 – Home vs. Prov. Classical 4:00 - boys 

Monday - 12/5 - Home vs. Carolina Christian - girls 4:00 

Tuesday, 12/6 - Away at United Faith - boys - 4 pm 

Thursday - 12/8 – Away at John Crosland - 4:00 boys 

Thursday - 12/8 - Away at Fletcher - girls 4:00 

Thursday - 12/15 – Home vs. Liberty Prep - 4:00 - (boys) 

Friday, Jan. 6 – Away at Prov. Classical - (boys and girls) 

Thursday – 1/12 – Home vs. Back Creek - (boys) 

Thursday, 1/12 - Away at Socrates - girls only (4:15) 

Tuesday - 1/17 Away vs. Socrates – (girls - 4:15, and boys 5:30) 

Friday – 1/20 – Away vs. Lee Park – (boys and girls)- 4:00 

Monday – 1/30 – Home vs. Lee Park (boys) 

End of season tournament - TBD

Boys coaches - Tony Reason and Bentley Reason 

Girls coaches - Kevin Kiser and Valerie (McAndrew) Crouch 

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.

WCA's Open Mic Extravaganza

Please note that Facebook has blocked the Open Mic live stream due to the use of original music content. A dispute request has been submitted. The video above is a rerecording of the live stream.

Open Mic Share Link: https://vimeo.com/762905947

Autumn's Canvas Art Festival