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VOLUME 4, ISSUE 20 February 1, 2013
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From Our Superintendent, Merida Brooks
At Westminster Christian Academy, we love giving back to our communities and they graciously pour back into us. What a joy to see all of our Community Helpers come and visit our preschool classrooms this month! The wheels on the bus went "round and round" all around the Lafayette parking lot recently! Preschool students on all of our campuses are studying community helpers in the month of January. Melissa Trahan, a Lafayette Campus parent, graciously volunteers each year so that our K4 students can experience their very first school bus ride as they sing and ride all around the campus.  Mr. Lindsey Saucier visited from the Opelousas Fire Department to share with the Opelousas preschool students about fire safety and how he helps keeps our community safe.  Dusty Leblanc from Brent's Catering shared his special talent as a baker and cake designer at the Opelousas Campus. Dusty even let the children take part in cake and cupcake decorating. Of course, they got to eat their special creations!
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| Quick Notes |
Last Day of School
Date Change
May 24th, 2013
(1/2 day dismissal)
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Quick Links
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Sign up for emergency notifications and calendar events at eventlink.com
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 Re-enroll While There is Still Room!
Re-enrollment fee has increased by $100
Even though it is February, you may still re-enroll your child(ren). The fee has gone up $100, so you will owe $500 ($200 re-enrollment fee and $300 tuition deposit). The fee will increase by another $100 in March, but more importantly, we are now accepting applications for new students and will be testing and accepting these students to fill our classrooms. To ensure a place for your student in a WCA classroom in the fall, please take the time to re-enroll.
The re-enrollment process is an online process and payment by check/cash/money-order is due in the Admissions Office. At this time, you can re-enroll your entire family for $500.
If you are in need of assistance, have misplaced your username and password, or have any other questions, please contact the Admissions Office.
Lafayette 337-988-6489
Opelousas 337-948-4623
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ACT Test Date Approaches
Tips for Students
Be prepared when you show up for your ACT test. If you do not meet each of these requirements, you will not be allowed to test:
- You must have a printed copy of your ticket that includes your photo (if you still need to upload your photo, the last day you can do that is Tuesday, February 5, at 12 noon, Central Time).
- You must have a valid photo ID.
- The first and last names on your ticket and photo ID must match, and the gender on your ticket must be correct.
- You must report to the test center that shows on your ticket and the ticket must be for the current test date.
For more details on what you'll need on test day, check out the Test Day Checklist.
If you need help, call ACT at 319-337-1270 or email ACT-Webaccount@act.org. They are available Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Central Time.
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Around Campus
Walk for Life
On Saturday, January 26th, 40+ WCA C4L (Crusaders For Life) members, faculty, and parents participated in the 26th Annual St. Landry Parish Walk for Life. The morning began with a LIFE message and then everyone proceeded to walk down Hwy 182 1.6 miles to the New Life Center. The procession was a solemn one as we were asked to pray that hearts and minds of people everywhere would be changed, and an end to abortion would come. What an incredible experience for all involved.
Lafayette Campus - Preschool Playground
Hooray for our volunteers as they address drainage issues at the Lafayette Campus preschool playground.
Spelling Bee
Westminster Christian Academy hosted the ACSI District Spelling Bee on Friday, January 25, at First Baptist Church of Opelousas. This district covers the State of Louisiana - with 10 schools attending, ranging from Alexandria to New Orleans and Covington.
The Opelousas Campus WCA winners are:
Third Grade - Katie Salling, 4th place and Kennedi Boudreaux, 3rd place; Fifth Grade - Jon Bobb, 3rd place and Alyssa Vinney, 1st place; Sixth Grade - Valerie Merritt, 1st place; Seventh Grade - Trey Firmin, 4th place and Abby Broussard, 2nd place; Eighth Grade - Shelby Myers, 4th place and Jennifer Johnson, 2nd place.
In the Final Round, a competition with fifth through eighth graders all together, Shelby Myers won 1st place and Jon Bobb won 3rd place!
The Lafayette Campus WCA winners are:
Third Grade - Jackson Owens, 1st place; Fourth Grade - Kylie Auzenne, 4th place; Fifth Grade - Emily Brown, 2nd place; Sixth Grade - Katelyn Mouton, 3rd place
Congratulations to all!
 Upper Picture: From left to right, back row: Abby Boussard, Shelby Myers, Trey Fermin, and Jennifer Johnson
From left to right, front row: Kennedi Boudreaux, Katie Salling, Valerie Merritt, Jon Bobb, and Alyssa Veney. Lower Picture: From left to right: Katelyn Mouton, Emily Brown, Jackson Owens and Kylie Auzenne
Opelousas Preschool - 100 Days of School What better reason to celebrate than for the 100th Day of School! From 100 balloons, to 100 cups, to counting games and coloring projects, the 100th Day of School is truly a celebration! 
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Mission Team Preparing for Mexico
Celebration Banquet March 2, 2013
Our Mission Team is joining forces with missionary, Jim Nichols. Dr. Nichols is a parent of alumni, Natalie Nochols, and has been a missionary in Chiapas, Mexico for the last nineteen years. There are 31 states in Mexico and Chiapas is one of the poorest of the poor. The residents are descendants of the Mayan Indians and many do not even speak Spanish! Tzotzil is the local dialect spoken, so even Spanish must be translated to Tzotzil.
The team will help to complete a church to seat about 150 people in a village. The foundation has been poured and the walls are up waiting for our team to arrive. God had already provided the $8,000 needed to send ahead for the building materials to be on site when the team arrives. The local residents have completed the process of building the foundation and walls in preparation of the team's arrival. Our WCA team will build rafters, put on the roof, plaster and paint the walls, and build pews. The team will have a dedication ceremony before they leave.
The Mission Team covets your prayers as they travel to Chiapas, Mexico during their Winter Break, February 9-17, 2013. Plan to attend the Celebration Banquet on March 2, 2013 to see pictures and hear testimonies of the trip. There will be a silent auction to raise funds for next year's trip. Donations to the Mission Team are welcome and can be sent to the Development Office, 186 Westminster Drive, Opelousas, LA 70570.
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Registration for the 15th Annual Golf Scramble is Open!
Click the link below to register today!
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Crusader Sports Beat 
Soccer
Come out to enjoy the first round of playoffs a Crusader Field, Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. Cheer on our 9th ranked soccer team as they take on 25th ranked Christian Life. $7.00 Admission, no IDs accepted.
Basketball
 Congratulations on a huge win to the boys over St Edmund Catholic with a score of 98-23. The boys are now 18-2 and 9-1 in district play. A heart of gratitude goes out to the fans, parents and Crusader Club for their great support. The boys are on the road Friday at Catholic Pointe Coupee. They are going for a school record 19 wins in the regular season.
Upcoming Games:
Friday, February 1 away at Catholic Pointe Coupee - Girls play at 6:00 p.m. and Varsity at 7:00 p.m.
Golf
Anyone interested in playing on the 2013 Golf Team, please contact Monica Tolson at mtol5@aol.com or (337)351-6587.
Log onto www.wcala.org/athletics for complete athletics schedules.
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WCA Board
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President - Jim Merryman
Vice-President - Tony Kemp
Secretary - Dexter Lyons
Treasurer - Teri Cober
Jim Carter
Sonny Corley
Fran Deville
Helen Hughes
Ken Morgan
Jim Odom
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