Hawk Talk - Aug 27

HAWK TALK

Celebrating the Hawk's Nest!

We had a great Back to School Night last Thursday! The students enjoyed giving their parents a tour of the classrooms and telling them more about this year's theme, #lovefirst. We also got the chance to celebrate our new Outdoor Classroom, the Hawk's Nest! Together, we prayed over this beautiful space and released a rehabilitated hawk to soar over the campus.

The vision for a place where WCA's students could gather outdoors for fellowship and instruction began at a PTF meeting. Candace DeFinis presented the idea to the PTF team, and everyone in the room was quickly onboard. Special thanks to the PTF, parent volunteers, and everyone who donated to the Hawk Fund to make the Outdoor Classroom vision a reality. We are all excited to put it to good use this year!

Monday, August 29: N.U.T.S. Day (No uniforms required. Bring $1 for Kenya & $1 for ice cream)

Cross Country Meet at McAlpine

Tuesday, August 30: Regular School Day (School Uniforms)

Volleyball Game Home vs. Hope Academy - 4:00pm

Wednesday, August 31: Chapel Day (Chapel Attire)

Thursday, September 1: Regular School Day (School Uniforms or PE Uniforms if your child has PE)

Parking Lot Prayer (after carpool), 8:15am

Friday, September 2 : Regular School Day (School Uniforms or PE Uniforms if your child has PE)

PTF First Friday Fellowship (after carpool), 8:15am

FOOD SERVICE

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

WCA is in the process of hiring a new chef for the 2022-23 school year.

Aug 29- Sept 2 - If you missed the lunch order deadline, please pack a lunch for your student(s).

Sept 6 - Sept 9 - Please use the link below to order lunch for the week. All orders must be submitted before Thursday, Sept 1st at NOON.

Lunch Order Link

Carpool Safety

For our student's safety, please only allow your student to unload at one of the three cones by a teacher. Make sure backpacks are packed and ready, and say your goodbyes before you reach the unloading area to help carpool run efficiently and as quickly as possible.

If you arrive after 8:15 am, please walk your child into school and sign them in at the front desk. This will keep our students safe and allow the carpool staff to return to the classrooms and begin the school day on time.

Thank you for your help!

What is N.U.T.S. Day?

Monday, August 29th - 1st N.U.T.S. Day of the School Year!

On the last Monday of every month, students are invited to participate in N.U.T.S. Day (No Uniforms to School). Students who participate bring in a $1 donation that benefits Home of the Good Shepherd and $1 to buy ice cream at lunch. Students may wear "everyday" clothing, provided their clothing is void of scary images, inappropriate logos, and no pajama-style sweatpants.

Home of the Good Shepherd was founded by Pastor Simon Thou Mwaura and his wife, Lucy. It is part of the comprehensive ministry of God's Grace for All Nations (GGFAN). The home is the residence for 60+ children in a rural setting near Nyahururu, Kenya. Most of the children residing at the home have been orphaned by loss of parents due to HIV/AIDS and tribal clashes. The home's mission is to care for, develop and nurture orphaned and vulnerable children in the community.

Over the years, WCA has supported Home of the Good Shepherd and its mission by raising money through our N.U.T.S. Days. Donations help with tuition, purchase books, uniforms, and help support the children's needs.

WCA's N.U.T.S. Day giving experience helps our Hawks respond to God's presence and love. By donating once a month, our Hawks learn to care for others, develop good habits of giving monetarily, build their knowledge of needs in global cultures, support a WUMC mission, and have a little fun too.

STEAM Week

September 12 - September 19

In celebration of God’s creation, WCA will explore the continents and oceans of our world. We would love to have WCA family members who are from another country or who have lived abroad visit a classroom that is studying part of the world. If you would like to share your experiences with students, please reach out to Mrs. Reeder by Friday, September 2^nd at wreeder@wcahawks.org.

STEAM WEEK- Sail Away With WCA!

#LoveFirst

After School Golf FOR KIDS!

At WCA for Grades 2nd – 8th, and EC

This 6-week golf program will use a fun and interactive approach to increase youth participation with top youth golf coach professionals. The goal is to develop future golfers who will go on to play socially and competitively.

Classes: Fridays 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Beginning September 16th

9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/14, 10/28, 11/4

Tuition: $200.00 for a 6-week program every Friday. All equipment is provided.

CLICK Here to Register!

WCA is working with the Better Golf Academy (www.bettergolfforkids.com) to bring our students this athletic opportunity.

If you have any questions about the Golf program, please email Coach Linda Hastings at sports@wcahawks.org OR feel free to contact Daniel Webb at dwebb@bettergolfforkids.com or 828-409-4846.

WCA PTF Meetings & Fellowship

First Friday Fellowship - September 2

Join us after carpool in the Multi Purpose Room on September 2 for our First Friday Fellowship. Enjoy a cup of coffee and light refreshments with other WCA parents. Learn more about the mission and ministry of WCA and how we can serve your family during this school year. This event will take place on the first Friday of each month.

Next PTF Meeting - Tuesday, September 6

PTF meetings will take place on the first Tuesday of each month after carpool in the Multi Purpose Room. Join us on Tuesday, September 6 to learn more about upcoming PTF events and outreach, and see how you can get involved.”

Outdoor Classroom Thank You!

The PTF would like to take the time to thank everyone involved in helping make WCA's Outdoor Classroom possible. Thank you to the school administration, school board, church board of trustees, Alison Cardwell, and Mike Craver. Special thanks to Ms. Hicks and Ms. Durham for helping source and order all the needed supplies. We would also like to extend thanks to the parents and grandparents that came out on two Saturdays to help with the construction project work days.

Saturday 8/6/2022 - Jason & Mary Beth Roth, Chris Peters, Ryan Abel, John English, Kyle Meadows, Dan Buttrey, Lauren Thomas, and Brandon Henricks. This was the crew that raised and built the roof on the structure.

Saturday 8/13/2022 - Jason & Mary Beth Roth, Lauren Thomas, Jim Jacob, Brandon Henricks. This is the crew that shoveled the stone floor and built the picnic tables.

We are truly grateful for the opportunity from WUMC to trust us and allow us to move forward with this project.

Mark Your Calendar

and stay tuned for more info!

Aug 29 | N.U.T.S. Day (Bring $1 for Kenya & $1 for ice cream)

Aug 29 | Cross Country Meet at McAlpine

Aug 30 | Volleyball Game Home vs. Hope Academy - 4:00pm

Sept 2 | PTF First Friday Fellowship at 8:15am

Sept 5 | Labor Day - NO SCHOOL

Sept 6 | PTF Meeting at 8:15am

Sept 6 | Cross Country Meet at Jesse Helms Complex

Sept 6 | Volleyball Game Home vs. Fletcher – 4:00pm

Sept 8 | Volleyball Game Home vs. Providence Classical – 4:30pm

Sept 9 | Volleyball Game Home vs. St. Michaels – 4:00pm

Sept 12 | Cross Country Meet at McAlpine - TBD

Sept 13 | Papa's Pizza Spirit Day - All Day! 10% goes to the new Hawk Athletic Fund

Sept 13 | Volleyball Game Away at Fletcher – 4:00pm

Sept 15 - 21 | Book Fair

Sept 12-16 | STEAM Week

Sept 16 | Grandparent's Day Breakfast & Book Fair Shopping 8:30am-10am

Sept 16 | After School Golf Begins 3pm-4pm

Sept 19 | STEAM Presentations

Sept 19 | Cross Country Meet at St. Anne's

Sept 20 | Volleyball Game Away at Walnut Grove – 4:30pm

Sept 22 | Volleyball Game Home vs. Lee Park Prep – 4:00pm

Sept 23 | Volleyball Away at St. Anne – 4:00pm

Sept 25-28 | ACSI External Review

Sept 26 | Cross Country Meet at Liberty Prep

Sept 26 | Volleyball Game Away at Palisades – 4:15pm

Sept 29 | CFA Waverly Spirit Night - 3pm - 8pm and 15% of all mobile sales will go back to our school!

Oct 3 | Cross Country Meet at SIMS (off Choate Circle)

Oct 6 | PTF Meeting at 8:15am

Oct 15 | Cross Country IDF Run

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Ways to Support WCA

Join our Scholastic Book Club.

When shopping online

https://clubs.scholastic.com/home, connect to Weddington Christian Academy and Use code YCKR6 when placing your order. Every purchase helps us earn points toward free books and resources. Thanks.

Hawk Fund - Every student benefits from the Hawk Annual Fund. This year, we are asking each family to support the The Hawk Fund with a goal of 100% participation in order to ensure our vibrant community will continue STRONGER than ever. Click here to make a donation.

Sports Program - All contributions will be geared towards the continued cultivation of a fun and supportive athletic environment. Examples may include: Equipment Renting, Venues, Transportation, and Athlete Recognition. Click here to make a donation.

Harris Teeter Together in Education Program: Please link our school number #2903 to your Vic Card. When you shop Harris Teeter brands, a percentage of your purchase is donated to our school.

Box Tops For Education: You no longer have to clip box tops and send them to school! It's all online. Click here for the instructions!

Publix Partners Program: After creating a Club Publix account, you can link our school and earn money for WCA just by shopping at Publix. Instructions are attached here.

Amazon Smile Program: Simply shop using smile.amazon.com (you can log into your existing Amazon account), choose our school and "Weddington Christian Academy-A ministry of WUMC". The school will receive 0.5% of your purchases.

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