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Weekly E-News
Welcome to the weekly E-News from the Leadership Team of Westminster Catawba Christian School.
Our desire is to keep you informed about upcoming activities/events as well as provide you with resources that may help you in reaching this mission at home.
If you do not wish to receive this weekly e-mail, please contact us (wccs@wccs.org) and we will remove you from the list. |
Admissions/ Development
Lisa McCutchen |
We are excited to welcome Karla Jollie as the Admissions Coordinator for the 2010-2011 Admissions cycle. Heidi Baniszewski has done a great job assisting with this process as we have moved Admissions to the Catawba Campus. Karla will be continuing in her role as Sports Information Coordinator but will be moving to full-time with her added responsibilities in Admissions.
Open House for Prospective Parents On Tuesday, Feb. 9, and Wednesday, Feb. 10, parents and teachers in our K3 class will host a drop-in for prospective families from 9 -10 a.m. in MPB room 7. In addition, on Thursday, Feb. 11, we will host an Open House for prospective Kindergarten students from 9 - 10 a.m. in the gym room 1 and 2. If you know of any families that might be interested in learning more about our Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten programs, please invite them to attend. Contact lmccutchen@wccs.org for more details.
WCCS Sunday
Sunday, February 14,
is WCCS Sunday at Westminster Presbyterian Church. If you are a WPC member (or do not currently have a church home), please join us for worship. Come decked out in your WCCS attire ready to share the great things God is doing at our school. The contemporary worship service begins at 9:25 a.m. in Westminster Hall, and the traditional service begins at 10:55 a.m. in the sanctuary. |
Business Office
Bryan Martin |
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Westminster Catawba Christian School believes that Christian education should be available to all families regardless of social or economic status. Financial assistance is available for families who want to provide Christian education for their children but are unable to meet their tuition expense. WCCS uses Family Financial Needs Assessment (FFNA), an independent organization, to determine need for assistance. FFNA accurately and confidentially evaluates the financial status of a family that may need help in paying tuition. FFNA does not award tuition assistance. They independently assess need and report results back to WCCS. WCCS in turn uses this information to prioritize the distribution of tuition assistance and scholarship dollars. The WCCS financial assistance committee meets in April of each year to review assessment recommendations and make assistance awards for the following school year. Based on historical amounts available for distribution, the general rule of thumb is that tuition assistance awards range between 5% and 20% of the total tuition obligation.
If you wish to apply for assistance, please complete and submit an FFNA application no later than Friday, March 19, 2010, to be given consideration for a needs-based tuition assistance award through our Tuition Assistance Program. FFNA applications are available in both school offices. Please contact Sharon Roddey at 328-5475 if you have any questions about the application or our process. | |
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Head of School - Ray Casey |
One Heart, One Mind, One Purpose ... Philippians 2:2
Casting Our Anxiety on Him
Have you ever considered how diabolical anxiety is? Anxiety is a remarkably deceptive emotion that calls upon us to invest large amounts of emotional energy and time in that which is absurd. But why do we legitimize the employment of anxiety. Perhaps, we assume that if we are demonstrably and consistently anxious, others will consider us more responsible or "concerned" for other people or situations around us. However, 1 Peter 5 - 7 says, "Young men (and women), in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast ALL your anxiety on him because he cares for you."
If we peel back the face of anxiety we find a proud, unsurrendered, independent, and unsubmissive heart! We may protest that others have come to know us as the "messianic anxious one" who is concerned about solving everyone's problems, but we are all under-qualified for this role. All our frittering about does not answer the Lord's call to throw or place our cares, anxieties, burdens, and distractions on Him, because he cares for us. Psalm 55:22 also encourages us to, "Cast your burden upon the LORD, and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken." When we receive our Heavenly Father's loving care and grace for us, our hearts are humbled and surrendered, our wills become submissive and dependent to one worthy of carrying our concerns.
Corrie Ten Boom, concentration camp survivor, who wrote The Hiding Place, said, "Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow; it empties today of its strength." Matt. 6:25 reminds us, "For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?" The anxieties and worries of this temporal life only serve to rob us of the joys of the day and the peace that comes from trusting Jesus. Corrie also said that, "If you look at the world, you'll be distressed. If you look within, you'll be depressed. If you look at God you'll be at rest." |
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Catawba Campus - Dave Baniszewski |
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"Praise the Lord, O my soul. I will praise the Lord all my life;I will sing praise to my God as long as I live." Psalm 146:1-2
Spring Musical: We have started to gear up this week in preparing for our spring musical, Annie, Get Your Gun. This week, students will be participating in auditions for this event. The performances are scheduled for the first weekend in May. Further information will be forthcoming as the time of the play approaches. We are looking forward to an awesome performance.
Valentine's Day Sale: Please join the WCCS Student Council in a Valentine's Day celebration to raise money for future ACSI Student Leadership Retreats and Refuel (Spiritual Life) Conferences! All this week, parents can order Valentine's gifts for their children and include a special message! Students in classes from 3 year-olds - 12th grade may send gifts to their friends. Order forms are available through this Connections newsletter Valentine's Day Sale and the school office. Please return all orders to homeroom teachers or Billy Fisher (wfisher@wccs.org) by Wednesday, February 10.
Women in Engineering Workshop: York Technical College is sponsoring a one-day workshop that shows young women, through hands-on activities, that engineering is a fun and exciting career. The workshop will be held in the college's labs and classrooms. The workshop takes place on Saturday, March 27, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and is open to the first 50 young women in the 6th to 9th grades and their mothers who register. The cost is $15 per person. If interested or if you need more information, call the college directly @ (803) 325-2888.
Presidents' Day - No School: Please remember that school will not be in session on Monday, February 15, in observation of Presidents' Day. |
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Westminster Campus - Sandi Jolly |
The preschool program at Westminster Catawba Christian School is committed to providing a high-quality, developmentally appropriate program for children ages three and four in partnership with their parents. Recognizing each child as a unique, valuable creation of God, our goal is to lay the foundation for later learning. Teachers provide concrete experiences where children take in information using their senses as they manipulate objects and observe relationships in their environment. Direct and indirect instruction is implemented in an integrated curriculum using concrete activities. Believing all truth originates in God, the Bible is central to helping children develop their personality and learn about their world, as they are encouraged to reach their full potential in Him.
Upcoming Events and Information you don't want to miss:
Open House for Prospective Parents: On Tuesday, Feb. 9, and Wednesday, Feb. 10, parents and teachers in our K3 class will host a drop-in for prospective families from 9 -10 a.m. in MPB room 7. In addition, on Thursday, Feb. 11, we will host an Open House for prospective Kindergarten students from 9 - 10 a.m. in the gym room 1 and 2. If you know of any families that might be interested in learning more about our Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten programs, please invite them to attend. They can contact the school office for more details.
Westminster Prayer Group: We are fighting a spiritual battle for the hearts and lives of our children. Prayer is vital to our defense. Please join the parent prayer group that meets every Wednesday from 8 - 8:30 a.m. in MPB room 7. Matthew 18:19 says, "Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven." Your prayers make a difference!
Valentine's Day Celebrations: Classroom celebrations will take place on Friday, Feb. 12. Student Council will deliver Valentine's Day orders to student's classrooms. The last day to order a Valentine treat for your child is Wednesday, Feb. 10. All monies raised will go to support future ACSI Leadership Retreats and Refuel Conferences for the high school students promoting spiritual growth.
Presidents' Day: Monday, Feb. 15, there is no school for students and school offices are closed. Have a blessed holiday!
ExploreLAB: Wednesday, Feb. 17, the Kindergarten students will explore magnets leaning how they work. We appreciate all the parent volunteers who make this program possible.
Summer Camp Opportunity: WCCS is hosting Camp Invention - Camp Create, June 21-25, 2010. SPACE IS LIMITED! Registration is available on-line for current K-5th grade WCCS students. Community registration available February 1, 2010. Early Registration $185.00 (valid through 3/31/10); Standard Registration $210.00 (valid 4/01/10)
Secure Your Child's Registration Today with a $50.00 deposit.* Please visit www.campinvention.org for detailed information and payment terms. |
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We will have a meeting for our junior high girl's soccer and golf teams immediately after school Wednesday, February 10, in the gym/stage area. Prospective players and parents are welcome.
As a reminder, your athlete needs a current physical on file to participate in each sport. If you are not sure when your child's physical expires, please contact Karla Jollie (328.5468 or kjollie@wccs.org).
We will recognize our winter sports seniors on Tuesday, February 9, between the girl's and boy's varsity games. Mark your calendars now, so family and friends can share this milestone in our student athletes lives.
Our junior varsity girl's basketball team will be hosting a tournament Saturday, February 13. The tournament field includes Southlake Christian Academy, Hickory Grove, First Assembly, Covenant Day and WCCS. Each team is guaranteed to play 2 games. The format for this tournament is to shorten the quarters to six minutes and halftime to 7 minutes to give the girls playing time, experience and fellowship, but being mindful that shorter games under this format are best. The first game tips off in the WCCS gym at 10 a.m., and the championship game is scheduled for 6:15 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults and $2 for students. Our concession stand will be open for the duration of the tournament as well. We are still in need of volunteers, so if you feel led to help, please contact the athletic department at 803.328.5468 or kjollie@wcs.org. |
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STAR - Janice Carter |
Give Them Praise!
A mother and her 10 year old daughter were sitting in Wendy's enjoying a quick lunch. Two young mothers walked in with two preschoolers in tow. One of the women took the kids and started looking for a table, while her companion got in line. One of the preschoolers immediately went into temper tantrum mode. She wanted to get the napkins, she did not want that table...she wanted one in the back. The young mother struggled between trying to please the child or forcing her to comply. The 10 year old leaned over to her mother and whispered. "I know what you would do if I acted like that." Her mom just smiled, and they continued enjoying their lunch. Things settled down as the preschoolers got their meal. But it wasn't long until they were up and beginning to take over the place, like kids on a playground. The young mothers sat and talked, oblivious or too exasperated to do anything about the ruckus. As the temper-tantrum kiddo walked by, the 10 year-old's mother leaned over then winked at her and gave her a big smile. The little girl looked up, gave a small wave and smiled. She then walked back to her seat and sat like a different child. The 10 year old was shocked. She asked in a whisper, "Mom, why did you smile at that little girl? She's acting like a brat!" Mom smiled and winked. "Sometimes kids need to be affirmed when they are behaving right or have met a responsibility, otherwise they may never know how."
Practice Praise! We so often tell our children and penalize them for what they are not doing, what they should be doing, and we use the "Don't do's" far too often. Try this week to catch your child doing it right. Praise him for getting a problem right. So often we say things like "Well, it's about time!" Instead, tell your child or student, "See I knew you would get it! You worked hard." Be very specific in your praise because we want to encourage the specific behavior to be repeated. And be careful not to hold them to a higher standard than we hold ourselves.
In Ephesians, Paul tells us, "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it might benefit those who listen." Build up your children according to their needs. Make a point to practice the art of praise. Praise them for turned in homework, praise them for diligence in getting work done, praise them for not getting frustrated, and praise them for just being themselves. They are valued by God. Practice praise. Practice praise. Practice praise. And thank you for reading this all the way through...you did well!
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