 Dear WA Community,
Last Monday we celebrated Presidents' Day as a country. Each year when we celebrate this special day I am reminded of how blessed we were by George Washington's prayer life.
As I have shared in the past, George Washington is one of my favorite presidents because of his prayer life. Below please see one of my favorite prayers from President Washington's prayer journal. I hope you enjoy this prayer as much as I do: George Washington's Prayer for Guidance*
O eternal and everlasting God, I presume to present myself this morning before thy divine majesty, beseeching thee to accept of my humble and hearty thanks, that it hath pleased thy great goodness to keep and preserve me the night past from all the dangers poor mortals are subject to, and has given me sweet and pleasant sleep, whereby I find my body refreshed and comforted for performing the duties of this day, in which I beseech thee to defend me from all perils of body and soul... Increase my faith in the sweet promises of the Gospel, give me repentance from dead works; pardon my wanderings, and direct my thoughts unto thyself, the God of my salvation; teach me how to live in thy fear, labor in thy service, and ever to run in the ways of thy commandments; make me always watchful over my heart, that neither the terrors of conscience, the loathing of holy duties, the love of sin, nor an unwillingness to depart this life, may cast me into a spiritual slumber, but daily frame me more and more into the likeness of thy son Jesus Christ, that living in thy fear, and dying in thy favor, I may in thy appointed time attain the resurrection of the just unto eternal life bless my family, friends, and kindred. *Prayer from George Washington's prayer journal, Mount Vernon Your love and prayers for WA are greatly appreciated. Blessings to you and your family in the Name of Jesus Christ,  Leo Orsino Headmaster orsinol@wacad.edu |
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Hurry and get your tickets now, on the school's website! Headmaster's Council members, please contact Susan Gaines at gainess@wacad.edu, or call 954.771.4615, ext. 2672, for the passcode to receive two complimentary tickets to Friday night's performance which includes dinner, or Saturday night's performance only. Please click here for more information.  Everyone is invited to join us for a special reception for Mr. Briggs' retirement in Fellowship Hall (Bay D), immediately following the play on Friday night, hosted by the Alumni Association. Please feel free to invite anyone who would like to honor Mr. Briggs.
About the play:
Godspell, written by John-Michael Tebelak, is a joyful celebration of the Gospel, as told by St. Matthew. It is a religious experience to be enjoyed by all age groups. The Gospel, which means "good news" is brought to life by the exuberant cast using many theatrical devices such as pantomime, vaudeville, and creative drama. The music, which is a major part of the story and production, uses many styles ranging from folk, pop, rock, and musical comedy. The main theme of Godspell is to portray the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The final segment of the play makes a dramatic transition involving the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. We hope this performance will have a strong impact upon you--the audience, and that the reality of Jesus Christ will be shown throughout. |
Westy is Pleased to Announce that Our 2012-2013 Re-Enrollment Deadline Has Been Extended!
In order to accommodate families, we have extended our Re-Enrollment deadline until Monday, February 27. We are looking forward to our 42nd year of providing a Christ-centered, biblically-based, college preparatory school for our community!
Please also know, that we do have financial assistance available for families who need some help in paying tuition. Families must apply and qualify for financial assistance. A special thank you to our donors for providing this funding.
If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Black in the Admissions Office, at blacks@wacad.edu, or at 954.771.4615, ext. 2529.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to educate and disciple your
child.
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Florida Bright Futures Registration Dear Senior Parents, The Student Services office has completed the Florida Bright Futures Registration with your child. We will be mailing the application summary home in the next senior mailing. Please file this important information for future access to the Florida Bright Futures Student Site. Bright Futures will send you the initial eligibility information by May. Bright Futures link: www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/For further information, please contact Sharon Curlee ( curlees@wacad.edu), or Kari Curtis ( curtisk@wacad.edu). Thank you!
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No School on Friday, February 24
All faculty and staff will be attending the CRPC Liberate Conference on Friday, February 24. There is no school that day. For more information about the conference, please click here. |
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Congratulations to Our Newest Accelerated Readers!
The top three, Grade 6, Accelerated Reader Winners are:
Trace Reynolds, Aliyah Hannah and Billy Bevill!
The Accelerated Reading Program encourages students to read a book and then take a quiz to test their comprehension of the material. Points are received for the percentage of correct answers on each quiz, factoring in the level of reading difficulty for the book.
Congratulations to all of our Accelerated Readers!
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WA Photos Available
Current sports and fine arts photos are available for viewing and purchasing on
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Achieve Your Career Choice
Did you ever wonder if, when making career choices, the playing field was truly level? WA parent, Michael Hyter, shares with Laura Bishop the mindset individuals must adopt, and the steps they must take, to confront this question, as well as other challenges-successfully. Michael draws on his experience as an African American in corporate America and the principles of "Efficacy" to show professionals how to boost their competence and confidence, and achieve their aspirations. Whether you are beginning to build your career, or seeking to regain or keep that momentum going, this book offers advice and strategy. It is an essential career-building tool!
"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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Upcoming College Visit
Samford University
Wednesday, February 29, 12:30-1:00 PM.
Join the AC Milan
Junior Soccer Camp-June 11-15 Please click here, for more details about this program.
2012 Open House Dates
Please invite your friends to join our faculty, staff, coaches, and student- ambassadors for Westminster Academy's Open House! Please click for dates.
No School Friday, February 24
All faculty and staff will be attending the CRPC Liberate Conference.
The Student Directory is Available Online!
The Student Directory can be found on RenWeb, under "School Information," please click on "Directory."
Every time you use your Target Visa or Target Guest CardŽ at a Target store or at www.target.com, Target will donate to WA. Please see details at target.com. |
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