Jason Thibodeaux, Head of Westminster's English Department, was recently selected as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). Meredith Keating, a student member of NSHSS, and WCA Alum, nominated Mr. Thibodeaux for outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence in the classroom. Congratulations, Mr. Thibodeaux! We are very proud of you and grateful to have you at WCA.

Mark your calendars and invite your friends and family to Fall Fest on Saturday, November 5th from Noon to 5:00 p.m. Classes and organizations across all three campuses are preparing now for this annual family event. In preparation for this event, we want to remind you that you can purchase tickets in advance! Tickets are used for activities and food items at Fall Fest, so purchase your advance tickets today. Click Here for the advance ticket form.

The Lafayette K3 classes are hosting a Family Fun Run during Fall Fest. This event begins at 1 p.m. and requires pre-registration to receive a shirt. Click Here to download the registration form.

8th Grade is raising money for their Washington D.C. field trip and are offering advanced sales for hamburgers and jambalaya to be served at Fall Fest. Click here to download their pre-order form.

We are currently seeking Corporate and Title Sponsors for our 14th Annual Crusader Golf Scramble to be held in March of next year. Please click here to see the attached flyer for more information.

We have completed another successful year of Entertainment Book sales! We are so thankful to all of the families and students who participating in selling this year. Congratulations to our GRAND PRIZE winners! You may remember that for every three books sold, the student's name went into a drawing for the GRAND PRIZE. Other prizes will be awarded next week!

Hannah Ficken - Upper School - iPad 2

Gracie Karam - Opelousas Elementary - Family Membership to Zoo of Acadiana and $100 Visa Gift Card

Bailey Singleton - Lafayette Elementary - Family Membership to Zoo of Acadiana and $100 Visa Gift Card

Johnny Appleseed Day was recently celebrated at the Opelousas Preschool Campus. Our students came dressed as Johnny, wearing their overalls or jeans, carrying their Bible, apple seeds, and wearing pots for hats. We sorted apples by colors, tried apple rolling, taste-tested apple juice, pies, and apple butter. Kindergarten even made their own applesauce! Students were amazed that the largest apples did not necessarily weigh the most.

Ms. Bonner spoke to the 5th and 6th grade students about the calling that God has for each one of them.   He calls each of them to join His family and to reveal Him to others. The beauty behind it is that He has equipped them with everything they need to accomplish this task. He even gave them the kinds of clothes to wear to fight off satan* and his temptations, the Full Armor of God.

*satan does not deserve a capital letter

The Full Armor of God   (Ephesians 6:10)

Belt of Truth - We know when we are tempted to lie, but we get to choose the truth!

Breastplate of Righteousness - Doing what is right at all times, in every situation.

Feet Ready to Give Good News - Share what is good - words for encouragement and lifting others up not tearing down or gossiping.

Shield of Faith - Believe in God's power to help in all situations.

Helmet of Salvation - Get out of the lost state. Accept the Lord as your Savior.

Sword of the Spirit - Know God's Word - study it, read it and live it.

Prayer - Talk to the Father daily. He is ALWAYS ready to listen.

Rangers meet again on November 7, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in preparation for the Kisatchie Wilderness Trip. Kisatchie Hills Wilderness Area is 8,700 acres of forest featuring some of the most unusually steep and rugged terrain to be found in Louisiana. In addition to a variety of wildlife, this scenic area features flat-topped mesas, sandstone bluffs and outcroppings, and several distinct forest types. You do not want to miss this trip!