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 Dear WA Community,
Please allow me this opportunity, as we come to the close of our first quarter of study, to say thank you to every member of our school community. From the students and their families to our Kingdom workers, we are truly blessed by God's people and provisions at WA. I continue to be extremely impressed and profoundly blessed by so many wonderful people who gather each day in the oneness of Christ to learn and grow in God's Truth at Westminster Academy.
Even with our challenges and imperfections, it is evident throughout WA that our faculty, staff, coaches and volunteers have a passion for Jesus and a love for the children who they teach and disciple. We are also blessed by an extraordinary group of volunteers-the PTF, Booster Club, Room Moms, Auction Committee, Alumni Association, School Board and prayer warriors. As you know, it takes a Christian covenant community to raise a child in the ways and wisdom of Jesus Christ. Our children are discipled by this remarkable army of witnesses each and every day at WA.
Since we know that there is always room for improvement, we will continue to prayerfully and consistently seek God's leading and your feedback as we review and evaluate all areas of the school ministry. Please continue to let us know your thoughts and suggestions about WA as your input is helpful and appreciated. Your perspective will help us as we continue to learn and mature as God's school ministry. Please let me know if you would like to meet with me about WA. Please contact Barb Carlen at carlenb@wacad.edu or you can email me your thoughts, suggestions or questions at orsinol@wacad.edu. Thank you in advance for your help.
Your prayers and partnership during our first quarter of study at Westminster Academy are deeply appreciated. With God's love, grace and Truth, along with your steadfast prayers and the outstanding Kingdom work from His army of witnesses, we will continue to learn, grow and mature as His people and His school ministry for His glory.
May God's grace and peace be with you and your family as you rest and enjoy the blessings of our four day fall break weekend.
Blessings to you and your family in the Name of Jesus Christ,  Leo Orsino Headmaster orsinol@wacad.edu |
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Student Directory Now Available Online!
We are excited to help our school community stay in better touch, by providing an online Student Directory. This new online directory is very user-friendly, and users can search for parents or students by grade levels, names, etc. The Student Directory can be found on RenWeb, under "School Information" please click on "Directory."
If you would like a printed copy, please stop by the Admissions Office or the Upper or Lower School Office. |
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Middle School Special Schedule
for Wednesday, October 19!
On Wednesday, October 19, we will have a special schedule for the middle school as the high school will be participating in Homecoming Beach Day. We will provide the opportunity for our 6th graders to keep their regular daily schedule, but they will be taught two subjects during one regular core period, and our 7th and 8th graders will have both A and B day core classes on one day. We will omit elective classes and add an extended lunch with some games and grade level competitions on the football field. The special schedule will be as follows:
Sixth GradeRegular Schedule with both core subjects taught in each core period. Seventh and Eighth Grades 8:00 - 8:55 AM A Day 1st period 9:00 - 9:55 AM A Day 2nd period 10:00 - 10:55 AM A Day 3rd period 10:55 - 11:30 AM Lunch 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Field Fun 12:05 - 1:00 PM B Day 1st period 1:05 - 2:00 PM B Day 2nd period 2:05 - 3:00 PM B Day 3rd period |
Right Around the Corner...
Homecoming Weekend 2011!
All Westminster Academy alumni and families-we hope that you can join us for Homecoming Weekend, October 21-22!
Friday, October 21, 6:00 PM
Free Alumni Barbeque and admission to the Homecoming Game for alumni and their families.
Westminster Academy Athletic Complex
3701 NW 44 Street
Lauderdale Lakes, Florida 33309
7:00 PM Homecoming Game Kick-Off!
Halftime: Traditional alumni halftime photo on the football field
Saturday, October 22, 10:00 AM
Alumni vs. Faculty Flag Football Game at the WA east campus. If you would like to play, please contact Alumni Association President Sandy Hall at halls@wacad.edu.
11:30 AM: Free barbeque for all players and fans!
12:00 PM: Tour of the campus for the Class of 1981 and 1991, as well as all who may be interested.
For more information, please contact WA Development/Communications Director Laura Brash '87 Bishop at bishopl@wacad.edu or call 954.771.4615, ext. 2637.
We'd love for you to stay connected!
Sign up for Westminster Academy's weekly E-news!
Join the Westminster Academy Alumni Group on Facebook at Westminster Academy--Ft. Lauderdale, FL Alumni.
Go Lions!
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Parent Symposium
Tuesday, November 15
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New Academic Opportunities to Challenge our Students
We will begin to offer monthly Headmaster's Bible Challenge competitions for students in grades 1 through 5. Each Headmaster Bible Challenge will be a separate event, and students will be eligible to receive special academic awards based upon successful completion of each assignment.
We will also be participating in the Broward County Science Fair beginning in December, Math Olympics and Speech Meets in February, Spelling Bees in March, and the Invention Fair in April. We anticipate more academic opportunities in the works for our students. The E-news will have more details as they become available.
Please continue to pray for our students as we strive to challenge them to their maximum potential for God's glory.
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Winter Athletic Try Outs
WINTER SPORTS TEAM LEVEL START DATE
Basketball (Ladies') Varsity October 24 (Gym 3:30-5:30 PM)
Basketball (Men's) Varsity/JV October 31 (Gym 5:30-7:30 PM)
Basketball MS (Girls') Middle School November 1-2 (Outside Courts 3:15-5:00 PM)
Basketball MS (Boys') Middle School November 7 (Outside Courts 4:15-5:45 PM)
Basketball (6th Grade Boys') 6th Grade November 7 (Outside Courts 3:15-4:15 PM)
Soccer (Ladies') Varsity October 10 (Athletic Campus 4:00- 6:00 PM)
Soccer (Men's) Varsity October 17 (Athletic Campus 10:30 AM-12:30 PM)
Soccer MS (Girls' and Boys') Middle School October 24 (East Field 3:15-5:00 PM)
For more information please contact Shannon Wallhoff at wallhoffs@wacad.edu.
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Text and Share the E-News with a Friend
 Is someone you know not receiving the E-News? Now we have made it easier than ever to sign up for our weekly email. Here is how it works: Text LIONS to 22828 A text will then be sent to you. Please reply with your email address in order to join the WA Weekly E-News mailing list. Your friend can then text back their email address and presto-friends and family members will receive the E-News! |
 Small Group Bible Studies
Westminster Academy is excited to bring small group Bible studies to the entire Upper School this year! Small groups are going very well and students have reported that they are learning a lot and enjoying this time of spiritual discussion and reflection. High school groups are lead by juniors and seniors and middle school groups are led by WA teachers. Both middle school and high school groups are supervised by WA teachers.
These gatherings give students another way to connect with the Gospel as they discuss with fellow students the spiritual truths presented in chapels. Small groups meet on alternate weeks from chapels.
This year, we are studying the Fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control..." Each month we will be looking at a different "fruit," in both chapels and small groups.
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Joining the Headmaster's Council
As we continue to answer God's call to improve His school ministry and enrich the education of our students, please prayerfully consider becoming a member of the Headmaster's Council for our new fiscal year (July 1-June 30, 2012). Headmaster's Council members pledge to pay $1,500 or more, which is used to assist our exceptional faculty, enhance technology, improve the co-curricular programs and maintain our facilities. We greatly appreciate your support and would like to provide Headmaster's Council members with complimentary tickets to:- All of our exciting home athletic games
- The "State of the School Address" on November 14
- Our wonderful Shakespearean-themed "Madrigal Dinner" on December 5 or 6
- A special pre-theatre dinner on March 2, and tickets to Godspell on March 2 or 3.
Please click here to make a donation and to become a Headmaster's Council Member!
Thank you for your prayers and support. |
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WA Photos Available
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The Difference Between Student Group Fundraisers and School Fundraisers
We are grateful for the tremendous support that our school community blesses our students and school ministry with. Please know that fundraisers such as the sale of pumpkins, poinsettias, Yankee Candles, Christmas wreaths, etc., are used to provide funding for school-related trips such as the orchestra performance in Montreal, Canada, musical competitions, the 8th grade Washington, D.C. trip, etc.
The fundraisers that support the ministry of WA are the annual dinner auction (coming up on February 4th), magazine drive sales and the Boosterthon Fun Run.
Thank you for supporting our students and school ministry with your prayers, gifts and time!
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Young Writers' Workshop
 Award-winning author Bill Myers will be returning to Westminster Academy on Thursday, October 27, 2011 to be chapel speaker and run a Young Writers' Workshop in the Lower School Media Center. Parents are welcome from 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM on Thursday for book sales and autographs by Mr. Myers. |
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Counselor and Author Lissa Raines
on This Week's "Homeroom"
 Counselor, youth minister and author Lissa Raines joins host Laura Bishop to discuss her book "8 Crucial Realities: Successful Choices for Graduates." Lissa shares things every Christian graduate must know and how God sheds direction on a graduate's path as well as how to live their life intentionally. This book should be in the hands of every Christian graduate who may struggle with how to live by God's word in a new world.
"Homeroom" can be heard every Thursday evening from 9-10 PM on GRACE FM 90.3 FM or on www.gracefmradio.com.
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