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VOLUME 3, ISSUE 6 September 23, 2011
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From Our Superintendent, Merida Brooks
Teach us to number our days,
that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Psalm 90:12
What an honor to live life with all of you! I bless each of you in the precious name of Jesus. My prayer is that He will continue to reveal Himself to you in that intimate and personal way that reveals the depth of His love and covenant commitment to you as you choose to walk in His ways for His glory. May He bless the work of your hands and reveal His majesty to your children. (Psalm 90:16,17). Thank you for all of your kindnesses toward me and my family.
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Brooks!!!
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| WCA Board |
President - Jim Merryman
Vice-President - Teri Cober
Secretary - Dexter Lyons
Treasurer - Will Mills
Jim Carter
Sonny Corley
Fran Deville
Helen Hughes
Jim Odom
Tony Kemp
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Parents, if you are interested in purchasing an ad in this year's yearbook (this includes senior special moments ads), the deadline is October 15. Please contact the yearbook at jthibodeaux@wcala.org with your questions. Ad space will NOT be available after this deadline. |
Rotary Club Auction to Benefit WCA
We are blessed that the Opelousas Rotary Club is including Westminster Christian Academy as an Opelousas school to receive funds from their upcoming television call-in auction. Please consider participating in this event that will support, not only Westminster, but Opelousas Catholic, Opelousas High School, Boys and Girls Club and Friends of the Library. Watch the auction on October 4th from 7pm-11pm on KDCG broadcasting on Channel 22, Channel 11 (Charter), Channel 9 (Cox), Channel 8 (Allen) and call in to bid on over 150 items including LSU tickets, trips, artwork and gift certificates. Look for a brochure to be sent home in packets next week.
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Trike-a-thon and Jump-a-thon Forms Due
Parents' Club Trike-a-thon and Jump-a-thon sponsorship forms and money are due September 26. The actual events are held next week on all three preschool campuses and both elementary school campuses. Watch for pictures of this event in next week's Crusader News. Funds raised through this event are used for Teacher Blessings at Thanksgiving and Christmas. |
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Golf Scramble Volunteers Needed
Each year Westminster Christian Academy hosts a Golf Scramble to raise money to enhance school programs. Committees are being formed now for this spring event. If you are interested in serving as a volunteer on one of the Golf Scramble Committees, please contact Paige Dean in the Development Office at 948-4623.
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We thank our WCA families with job openings for communicating these opportunities to the entire WCA family.
Digital Machining Systems is looking for an Inside Sales Coordinator with a minimum of three years of manufacturing related experience OR an Inside Sales Coordinator Assistant capable of eventually growing into the Coordinator position. Click Here for more details. |
 Bastrop Wildfire Mission Project
We ask you to please pray for the people of Bastrop, TX as they need your help. Their homes have been destroyed by wildfires caused by Tropical Storm Lee and the severe drought. Roughly 1500 homes have been destroyed so far and the fires are still burning. We have supplied a list of items that are needed. Anything you have to donate will be greatly appreciated as this community has nothing left. Mrs. Yvette Arzola will pick up items from all three campuses (Calvary, Lafayette and Opelousas) every Friday for the next two weeks. This mission will end on September 30, 2011, as Mrs. Arzola will travel to Bastrop, TX to deliver the items. Thank you in advance for your prayers and donations. For more information, please contact Yvette Arzola at 337-407-8400.
Items you may consider donating: toiletry items, socks, shoes, t-shirts, clothing |
Opelousas Preschool Chapel
The Full Armor of God
 Mrs. Bernard encouraged the preschool students on the Opelousas Campus to pray first each day in order to "put on the full armor of God". Our armor can only protect us if we put it on and we are prepared for the attack of the enemy. She also compared a football player's uniform with the Armor of God. A football player goes into the game prepared. The children learned that they have to fight battles against the enemy everyday. They learned how to be prepared by using God's Words and Promises to help fight their battles.
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Lafayette Preschool Chapel
Enjoy the students' singing at this precious chapel time. Mrs. Ogle talked to the students about the Ten Commandments and how Jesus took the Ten Commandments and turned them into two. The students learned that they should love God with all their heart, soul & mind and love their neighbor as themselves.
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 Opelousas Student Presents a Challenge
Mrs. Sonbuchner's second grade student, Maxwell Jones, has been hard at work helping his mother, grandparents, and uncle and aunts with certain chores around the house. With the money he earned he brought it to Mrs. Sonbuchner and told her that he wanted to donate it toward the new elementary playground for the Opelousas Campus. Maxwell has encouraged his classmates to take the challenge as well. Will you join Maxwell? You can send in your tax deductible donations to the Development Office: WCA Playground Fund. |
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Do Hard Things Deadline September 30
 Don't forget! The deadline to register your 7-12 grade student to attend the
Do Hard Things Conference is September 30th. You may register directly with the conference after this date, but WCA is paying the cost of the ticket and providing bus transportation to students who register by the 30th.
We would love for parents to register and attend with their teens. Register your teen for this October 15th Conference by clicking here! Parents, you will register directly through the website www.therebelution.com/conference.
Do Hard Things Conference
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Istrouma Baptist Church, Baton Rouge
Bus departure from WCA at 7:00 a.m.
Doors open at Istrouma at 8:00 a.m.
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Senior Luncheon a Royal Affair
A medieval feast was held Wednesday, September 21st in honor of the seniors.
Students and Faculty enjoyed a time of fellowship served with a Royal Feast fit
for a king or queen.
 
 
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 Homecoming Spirit Week
The Student Council members have worked hard to plan a fun-filled week for all of our middle and upper school students to enjoy. The following is the schedule for the dress-up days. Click Here for complete details!
September 26: Movie Monday
September 27: Two-sday (Twin Day)
September 28: Pirates or Ninjas Wednesday
September 29: Lumberjack Thursday
September 30: School Spirit Friday
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Middle School Mission Team
WCA Middle School Mission Team exists to honor God through acts of service for our school and community. We take seriously Christ's claim that "'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'" (Matthew 25:40). Any middle school student who loves the Lord Jesus and desires to serve their community and one another is welcome to join. These pictures are some snapshots of our clean-up on campus on Sept. 2, 2011. We got together and divided into teams, going around campus picking up trash and helping to care for our school and God's creation. Others in the group (not depicted) remained inside and performed the necessary function of counting pennies that the school is donating to the new WWII Memorial down the road from us.
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Fall Soccer Schedule
Please click here to access the 2011 fall soccer schedule.
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 Crusader Volleyball
Thursday, 9/29/11, the volleyball team will be playing their Homecoming game. JV at 5:30 pm and Varsity at 6:30 pm. All proceeds from the game will be donated to a Westminster family. Girls 10 years and older are welcome to play. Faculty and Staff admission $3. General Admission $6. Please come out to support the volleyball team, as well as one of our family's in great need.
The Westminster Lady Crusaders gave a stellar performance against Ascension Episcopal on Tuesday. The Crusaders opened up the night strong and stayed the course throughout the entire set. Westminster faces off against Beau Chene on Thursday at Beau Chene. Freshmen at 4:00, JV at 5:00, Varsity at 6:00.
Game 1: WCA 25 AES 23
Game 2: WCA 25 AES 14
Game 3: WCA 25 AES 16
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 Crusader Football
The Crusader football team begins district today against False River Academy in New Roads. Game time is 7 p.m. Come watch as WCA starts its run for a third consecutive district title.
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