Community
Back-to-School Picnic 2009
The campus was abuzz on Friday, August 14, just days before classes were to begin. New WCS families were visiting each campus, attending orientations, and getting acquainted with the school. Parents and students were taking tours of the new Student Activities Center, and were amazed at the facilities. Families were gathering on the HS baseball field for the annual Back-to-School Picnic.
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Elementary
Education on the ES is Exciting!
Come hang out at our new PAD. We have a scale map of the United States (Alaska and Hawaii coming soon!), a skipping number line, an alphabet grid (Can you jump out your name?), a community circle, 4-square, and even a giant game of Chutes and Ladders. Learning is FUN!!
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New Additions to the Discovery Barn
Mr. Heetderks has been busy this summer preparing for new additions to the Discovery Barn. Please come by to welcome two of the newest members: Edward and Edwina Emu. Found in the pen outside of the Discovery Barn, the emus are happy to see visitors each day.
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Welcome Back!
An extra special WELCOME BACK to Miss McKimson and Mrs. Heetderks! As you can see, both are very excited to be back at school doing what they both love.
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Kindergarten Students Have Fun Getting to Know Their Way Around
The first day of school found all three Kindergarten classes touring the Elementary campus through fun and games.
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ES Teachers Brush Up on their Technology Skills
ES Computer Teacher Danielle Bond hosted a course for 10 teachers who returned to school a week early to improve their technology skills. They learned about emergent trends in instructional technologies using online textbook resources, wikis, and promoting internet safety for students.
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Middle School
MS News by Lisa Forbes, MS English 8
As winds of change blow through Westminster's beautiful, quaint campus, some things never change. Students, teachers and families gathered once again for the Back-to-School Picnic, the awesome fireworks display that kicked off another school year, and a Student Activities Center that not only has delicious food, but an attractive facility that will knock your socks off. The first week of school began with a middle school bang as everyone arrived a bit nervous, yet excited and eager to begin another great school year. This year we welcomed:
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Wedding Bells Rang in the MS this Summer!
Congratulations to Eric Heerspink, MS/HS Art Teacher, and Katie Wigger, MS Math 7, who were married this summer on June 26, 2009 in their home state of Michigan. The ceremony took place at Spring Grove Park in Jamestown, MI, near where they both grew up.
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Teachers Attend Christian Rock Festival
MS Bible Teacher Joy Levi-Nolander, and her husband HS Bible Teacher Tick Nolander didn't spend their summer sitting around in silence. They attended Atlanta Fest, a four-day Christian rock festival in Stone Mountain Park, Georgia, listening to some of the latest hard and soft rock music from the likes of Casting Crowns, Building 429, Natalie Grant, Skillet, Disciple, Kutless, and more.
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Mrs. DeWitt Becomes An American Citizen
Congratulations to Mrs. Enmarie DeWitt, MS Science Teacher, and her sons Enslin and Stefanus, who became U.S. citizens this past June.
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High School
Warrior Week 2009 - Wet Wild and Wonderful! by Rob LaVohn, HS English Teacher/Yearbook Advisor
Patty Winters has served in a variety of offices in her years at Westminster: she’s been the school nurse, she’s organized chapels, she’s served as a guidance counselor—but until August, she had never experienced Warrior Week, the high school's annual kick-off retreat. Her first night at Camp Kulaqua in High Springs, Florida, found her testing the waters of the River Ranch, a massive water park on the camp grounds.
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Sophomore Travels Around the Globe as Ambassador
Sophomore Michael Raghunandan was selected to participate as a People to People Ambassador to Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji this past summer. Founded by President Eisenhower in 1956, People to People promotes international understanding while building leadership skills among America's youth.
Michael's experience included visiting with government representatives, participating in service projects, experiencing the daily life of local youth, and visiting the attractions that make each country unique.
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Seniors Paint Parking Blocks
A special privilege of being a senior is to have your own parking space in the HS Student Parking Lot. Seniors make this privilege even more special by personalizing their parking block in the Warrior Green and White.
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Faculty
Mrs. Carson Receives the C.O.W. Award
WCS first grade teacher Sandy Carson was the final recipient of the C.O.W. Award for the 2009-2010 school year.
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Faculty and Staff Focus on Student Safety
During Orientation Week, faculty and staff were invited to review their CPR training at a course offered by Lifeline Medical Training.
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Mrs. McRae earns Advanced Degree
Congratulations to Mrs. Rebecca McRae, MS/HS Media Center Director, who completed her Master's Degree in Library Information Studies at Florida State University.
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Athletics
Coach Lou Inducted Into USF Hall of Fame
Congratulations to WCS Swimming Coach Lou Manganiello for being selected for induction to the University of South Florida's Inaugural Hall of Fame. Coach Lou was an assistant coach for the 1984-1985 National Champion women's swimming team, the first national championship in USF history.
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Service
Warriors Girls Volleyball Serves Youth in Costa Rica
Members of the Warriors Girls' JV and V Volleyball teams returned to Costa Rica this summer on a seven-day trip to minister through sports to the youth of this beautiful country. Organized through GoAll Sports Ministries, the purpose of the trop is to use sports as a platform to preach the Gospel and to introduce Christ to the crowds/fans.
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Warriors Care Collects School Supplies for CHARLEE Homes
Warriors Care is collecting school supplies for CHARLEE Homes, a non-profit agency that cares for abused and neglected children in Miami-Dade County. School supplies will be collected in all ES classrooms from August 24 through September 4
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Fine Arts Association
Sally Foster Sale EXTENDED
The Sally Foster Fundraiser has been extended until Friday, September 25. Fifty-percent of the profits from this sale go to support the WCS Fine Arts Program.
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Message from the School Nurse
Flu Season Recommendations
We're happy to report that we are back to a normal level of student absences. Please continue to monitor your child's health, and keep them home if they are sick. We recommend you visit your child's physician, if they are running a fever to receive proper care. These steps will help keep our school community healthy through the flu season.
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Other News
Having Trouble Viewing the Lunch Menu or Peek at the Week?
Some parents have been having trouble viewing the latest issues of the lunch menu and/or the Peeks of the Week (ES) online. Although, these PDF documents are updated weekly, they don't seem to be updated on your computer.
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