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 Greetings!
Where do you want to be on Tuesday, September 27? If you said, "Westminster Academy's Fine Arts Benefit Concert at 7:00 PM in the CRPC sanctuary" you would be saying "yes" to the best show you will see in South Florida this fall. Better than any movie or dinner party, the Fine Arts Benefit Concert promises to be fun and entertaining for the whole family. It is free, and it is fantastic!
You will be extremely impressed with our fine arts program and our student-performers at WA. I highly encourage you to make an extra effort to attend this special program that will give you a small but very unique glimpse into our fine arts program. We are blessed with some of the best talent in South Florida and they will be performing Tuesday night, September 27.
Even if you are a lower school family, you will want to see what is ahead for your child in our fine arts program. I promise you, it will be an evening that will leave you wanting more. The good news is that we have a lot of fine arts programs planned for this school year.
Below, please see the Fine Arts Calendar for 2011-2012. I hope to see you there, enjoying these programs throughout the school year.
Upcoming 2011-2012 Fine Arts Events
Fall Orchestra Concert October 11
Fall Band Concert November 7
Madrigal Dinner December 5 & 6
Middle School Chorus
and Orchestra Concert December 12
Lower School Christmas
Concert December 15
Annual School Musical,
Godspell March 2 & 3
Spring Orchestra
Concert April 30
Spring Chorus Concert/
Upper School Art Show May 1
Spring Band Concert May 8
Blessings to you and your family in the Name of Jesus Christ,
Leo Orsino
Headmaster
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Parent Symposium Monday,
September 19 Please join us on Monday, September 19, in the DeVos Chapel from 7:00-8:00 PM for an informative symposium about the biblical and theological worldview of Westminster Academy.  Together we will learn the doctrinal beliefs that your child is taught in Bible class and throughout our curriculum. You will hear from our panel of faculty and staff, including Dr. Leo Orsino, our headmaster, and Mr. Mike Critch, our upper school principal, as well as upper school Bible faculty. We look forward to seeing you on September 19! |
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You Are Invited to Our Auction Meeting!
Tuesday, September 20, at 8:00 AM
Moms, dads, grandparents, alumni--please come and join the fun and excitement of benefiting our school by helping with our annual dinner auction! A planning meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 20, at 8:00 AM in the Kenneth P. Wackes Media Center. For more information please contact Katy Singh at soundmed@bellsouth.net. |
Prayer Is Needed
Please pray for for Luis, one of our security team members. Luis continues to be treated for cancer through radiation treatment; it is a difficult road for him, but he is hopeful. He absolutely loved the gigantic card that our students gave him! He has shared that he enjoys coming to WA so much because the interaction with our school community brings him great joy and hope. Luis has mentioned how much it helps him when our community is upbeat and encouraging to him! Please know that he still can't eat (he is given special drinks), so meals and other goodies aren't able to be enjoyed. Luis is able to carry out the operational side of security, but we also have extra coverage to ensure the safety of everyone.
Thank you for your prayers and your sensitivity for Luis, his wife and four children. May God bring complete healing and comfort to Luis and his family.
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Fine Arts Benefit Concert
September 27, 7:00 PM
Please join us for a special treat as some of our fifth grade and upper school students share the love of Christ through song, instrument, artwork and drama.
A special love offering will be taken to support the Fine Arts at WA.
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Join Knox Seminary On a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
 Would you like to walk in the footsteps of our Lord Jesus Christ? Westminster Academy students and families are invited to join Knox Theological Seminary on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. This two-week educational, worship-filled trip (March 3-17) sponsored by Knox Theological Seminary, will be led by Dr. Warren Gage (professor of Old Testament Studies at Knox) and Mr. Sam Kastensmidt (Westminster Academy Bible teacher). Our own Mrs. Betty Gage will also be leading the tour. The experience promises to forever change the way your child reads and understands the Scriptures. The trip will encompass Spring Break, so students will miss only four days of class. Come and stand in the ancient stables of Bethlehem; sail the Sea of Galilee; wade into the waters of the Jordan River; follow in the footsteps of Jesus from the Garden of Gethsemane to Golgotha and so much more! To download an informational brochure, please click here. If you would like more information regarding this trip, please e-mail Mr. Sam Kastensmidt (kastensmidts@wacad.edu) or Dr. Warren Gage (wgage@knoxseminary.edu). |
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Christian Business Expo-
Students Can Gain Community Service Hours
Parents: The Christian Business Exp  o is Thursday, September 22. It provides a networking forum of Christian entrepreneurs, businesses, and ministries from the South Florida area. This event, at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, is the optimal place to get in on cutting-edge industry trends, sales, and marketing strategies that may prosper your business and allow it to flourish. Students: Gain some community service hours Wednesday, September 21 and Thursday, September 22 as Grace FM radio station needs volunteers. If you are interested in serving during your free period or after school, please call Mrs. Nancy Curro at 954.772.3223 or 954.816.6042 for more information. |
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Dr. Orsino on "Homeroom"
Join Dr. Leo Orsino as he is Laura Bishop's guest on "Homeroom" this Thursday night, September 22, from 9-10 PM. Dr. Orsino will discuss: helping your child have a great school experience, balancing academics, athletics, social time and family time, preparing our children for college and much more! "Homeroom" is heard on GRACE 90.3 FM or www.gracefmradio.com. |
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Show Your Lions Pride!
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Special Track and Field Meeting:
Monday, September 26, at 7:00 PM in the high school all purpose rooms (202-203). All track and field parents and students are welcome to attend.
Fine Arts Fall Gift Wrap and Accessory Fundraiser:
The Fine Arts Department is excited to launch their annual gift wrap and fall accessory fundraiser. You may visit www.southernschoolservices.com to begin your fall shopping and support the arts at WA.
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