We are happy to announce that
WCA has been REACCREDITED!
This week, WCA was reaccredited by the Association for Christian Schools International (ACSI). A key part of ACSI's mission is to strengthen schools. One of the ways they do this is through the process of accreditation. Accreditation with ACSI is a vigorous process of organizational appraisal and improvement that engages all of a school's constituents. Thank you to our administration, Weddington Church board members, teachers, students, and parents that have worked so hard to show ACSI how our Christ-centered mission and vision are carried out in everything we do at WCA.
At the end of this process, ACSI provides commendations on a school's strengths. ACSI commended WCA for achieving well above the norm in the following areas:
- The school communicates its philosophy, mission, vision, core values statements, and schoolwide expected student outcomes to its constituency and community.
- Regular, established, and effective two-way communication occurs between the school and its constituents.
- Teachers and administrators work collaboratively to positively affect school culture, encourage student learning, and promote organizational effectiveness.
- Instructional strategies and equitable learning activities focus on active student engagement, essential knowledge and skills, biblical wisdom and understanding, and higher-order thinking skills.
- Age-appropriate opportunities for service and missions, including compassionate outreach to the poor, needy, or vulnerable, are provided as a means of spiritual growth and formation.
We are excited and humbled by these affirmations from a highly regarded association. It is an honor to have the opportunity to continue our work in providing an education of highest academic excellence and Christian spiritual development in a faith community that challenges the mind, prepares the heart, and nurtures the soul; encouraging students and families to represent Christ in action and service.
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Monday, October 3: WCA Spirit Day (School Spirit Wear)
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Cross Country Meet at SIMS (off Choate Circle)
Tuesday, October 4: Regular School Day (School Uniforms)
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Fall Sports Banquet (for WCA Fall athletes and their families)
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PTF Meeting at 8:15am (after carpool)
Wednesday, October 5: Chapel Day (Chapel Attire)
Thursday, October 6: Fall Break - NO SCHOOL
- WUMC Kid's Consignment Sale
Friday, October 7: Fall Break - NO SCHOOL
- WUMC Kid's Consignment Sale
Monday, October 10: Columbus Day - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, October 11: Optional Teacher Work Day - NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, October 12: Chapel Day (Chapel Attire)
- Students Return to School
- 2nd Quarter Begins
Thursday, October 13: Regular School Day (School Uniforms or PE Uniforms if your child has PE)
Friday, October 14: Regular School Day (School Uniforms or PE Uniforms if your child has PE)
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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.
CLICK HERE to sign up!
Also, please send your songs, poems, artwork, etc., to jenpotter76@gmail.com for approval by October 14th.
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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 art projects and fun outdoor games to play. Dinner will be available from Chef Bob (ordering info coming soon), and we will have free apple cider and popcorn for everyone.
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WCA Basketball
Registration has closed for Basketball.
Practice starts October 13 after school.
Watch for team schedules out soon.
For more information, contact Coach Hastings at sports@wcahawks.org.
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Art Club
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
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Running Club
WCA's Fast and Faithful Running Club registration is now open!
Ages: 1st – 4th grade
Time: Tuesdays 3 – 4 pm, beginning Tuesday October 25
Dates: Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15, (skip), Nov. 29, Dec. 6 (skipping Thanksgiving Week) (Six-Week session) Rain or Shine
Price: $30 (you will be billed through the Parent Portal)
Deadline for signups is Oct. 5
Limited to 25 participants.
CLICK HERE to sign-up!
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Upward Basketball
Weddington United Methodist Church is hosting the Upward basketball program which is open to boys and girls in grades K-5th. 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.
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Evaluations take place October 15. Practices are set to start the week of Nov 7th. Games: 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4.
(Please note: Registration is also open now for our WCA middle school teams, for ages 5th-8th grade)
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.
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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
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- 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.
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See You at the Pole
WCA students gathered on Wednesday morning for "See You at the Pole," an annual event where schools all over the world come together and pray around the flag pole. WCA's 7th and 8th grade students led us as we prayed for our school, students, teachers, families, leaders, community, country, and the world. #SYATP #wcahawks #lovefirst
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Mark Your Calendar
and stay tuned for more info!
Oct 3 | Cross Country Meet at SIMS (off Choate Circle)
Oct 4 | Fall Sports Banquet (for WCA Fall athletes and families)
Oct 4 | PTF Meeting at 8:15am (after carpool)
Oct 5 | End of 1st Quarter
Oct 6 & 7 | Fall Break - NO School - WUMC Kid's Consignment Sale
Oct 10 | Columbus Day - NO School
Oct 11 | Teacher Workday - NO School
Oct 11 | Papa's Pizza Spirit Day - All Day! 10% goes to the new Hawk Athletic Fund
Oct 12 | 2nd Quarter Begins
Oct 15 | Cross Country IDF Run
Oct 18 | Fall Photos
Oct 21 | Open Mic Extravaganza (During school 2pm to 2:45pm)
Oct 21 | Autumn's Canvas Art Festival, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Oct 27 | CFA Waverly Spirit Night, 3pm to 8pm and 15% of all mobile sales will go back to our school!
Oct 31 | N.U.T.S. Day (Bring $1 for Kenya & $1 for ice cream)
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