Community
Looking for Alternatives to a Traditional Halloween?
Many local churches offer alternatives to a traditional Halloween celebration. Block parties, Western-themed celebrations, carnivals and more are available to you and your family. Just review the list by clicking "read more."
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Support WCS
Let's Make LESS Mean MORE for Our School by A.J. West, Superintendent
I'm writing to update you on the WCS Annual Fund. As we all know, the economic climate has hurt all fund raising and has forced us all to be even more careful with money we spend, and the money we give.
Because of this, I'm asking the WCS community to UNITE, and GIVE LESS. I know that is not what you expected to read, but it's true. What we really need is for MORE families to get involved in giving to the Annual Fund. Even if your economic situation requires that you give LESS than you would like, the campaign will be a success and Westminster Christian School will be better for it, if MORE families participate.
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Service
Stockings for the Troops
Thanks to the servant leadership of Col. Terry Parker, HS History teacher, and his wife, Lina Parker, school receptionist, Westminster Christian School is again organizing a "Stockings for the Troops" program. The goal this year is to send 100 Christmas stockings to soldiers in Iraq, filled with a variety of items, as well as "thank you" cards for veterans at Miami Veterans Hospital.
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Light the Night with Taylor
Join the Westminster community on Sat., Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m. for "Light the Night," a two-mile walk to benefit the Lymphoma & Leukemia Society, and to give thanks to the Lord for WCS 2009 Alumnus Taylor Kniseley's amazing progress in his battle against Leukemia. The event takes place at Merrick Park, 400 Biltmore Way, just west of Miracle Mile. Check-in begins at 6 p.m., with the opening ceremony at 7 p.m. The two-mile walk around the golf course begins promptly at 7:30 p.m.
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High School
Rob LaVohn Selected for Outstanding Educator Award
Congratulations to Mr. Rob LaVohn, HS English teacher, who was selected by the Hispanic Advisory Board of Nova Southeastern University and the University's Fischler School of Education and Human Services to receive the Cervantes Outstanding Educator Award. This award is to honor educators who have demonstrated the imagination, resourcefulness and commitment needed to truly make a difference in the education of Hispanic students. Rob is one of only 21 educators awarded in Miami-Dade County.
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World History Students Learn About Women's Role in the Military
Ms. Erika Fernandez, Westminster's Band teacher, recently shared her experiences as a member of the Army Reserve with Mrs. Sandy Adams' World History students. This complemented their study of classical Greece, which compared Sparta with other Greek city-states. Women were highly trained in physical fitness and prepared to step in during the men's absence in time of war. They also studied women's service in the military through American history culminating with the current engagements in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Middle School
What's the 'Matter' in Eighth Grade Science?
A lot is happening in Eighth Grade science this year. Mrs. Enmarie Dewitt is teaching about Phase Changes of Matter by having students learn through experimentation. Students loved the experiment with dry ice, where they observed it disappear before collecting data. Other experiments included inflating balloons, smoking water and floating bubbles on top of eerie glowing lights.
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MS Swimmers Are Making A Splash in 2009
It's swimming season and the WCS swim team is making a splash for the 2009 season. The MS team is pumped up and has lots of enthusiasm this year. In fact, Eighth grader Christian Irastorza said, "It is great exercise and you meet all kinds of friends. After I swim, I feel tired but refreshed."
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Elementary
New ES Playground Opens for Business!
Students cheered as Superintendent West cut the red ribbon symbolizing the grand opening of the new ES playground. Thanks to a few very generous donors, and gifts from the Annual Fund, ES students have a new state-of-the art, safe playground.
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Principal's 150 Update
In a random drawing of the 154 September participants, Jake Hodges, Sophia Poveda and Hannah Garcia won special prizes. Those three students alone spent more than 50 HOURS exercising last month! WOW!
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Spruce Up Day was a Success!
Eighteen families bonded in the dirt and paint on the Fourth and Fifth Grade Spruce-Up Day on Sat., Oct. 10. New landscaping was donated to the Elementary School by a very generous WCS family, and students and parents alike spent the morning digging and installing.
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Red Ribbon Week
During Red Ribbon Week, the Elementary is focusing on GOOD CHARACTER, GOOD CHOICES. On Tuesday, students wore silly socks for Self-Control and on Thursday, students wore red shirts for Respect.
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PS/ES Media Center Sponsoring Barnes & Noble Book Fair
The Preschool/Elementary Media Center is sponsoring an in-store Book Fair at Barnes & Noble located at 12405 N. Kendall Drive on Thurs., Nov. 19, from 6 to 9 P.M. Simply present a voucher, which is available from the school or by clicking "read more," when making a purchase that evening and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Media Center. This is a great way to support our school, while doing some early Christmas shopping!
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Horizons
Learning and the Brain by Lourdes Caudales, Horizons Director
You have sweaty palms, feel nervous, and have butterflies. You've done all your homework and participated in class, but suddenly you blank out and can't respond to the questions on the test. Anxiety is a reaction to anticipating something stressful. Mrs. Martin and Ms. Diekema, CAP middle school teachers, are teaching their students strategies that will prepare them for the demands of high school and college.
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Faculty
Westminster Focuses on Fitness!
Westminster faculty and staff recently participated in "Lifetime Fitness" workshops during their Tuesday morning Westminster Institute time. Employees selected one of six fitness-related sessions to attend: Personalized Fitness Assessment, Weight Training, Cardio-Pump Power Class, Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries, Table Tennis Tournament, and Artistic Moves.
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Goodbye Mrs. Reynoso!
At the end of the first grading period, third grade teacher Mrs. Reynoso relocated with her family to Westerville, OH. She had been a wonderful addition to the ES Faculty for four years and will be sorely missed.
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Ms. McKimson Receives the C.O.W. Award
Ms. McKimson was awarded the prestigious C.O.W. award by her fellow ES colleague.
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Fine Arts
Band Showcase (Gr. 5-12) - Thurs., Oct. 29
The WCS Band Program will present their Fall Showcase on Thurs., Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. in the Guarch Family Auditorium. The program includes Grades 5-12, and will offer fall-themed selections such as "Along Came a Spider" and "Ancient Voices," as well as the lively selections you may have heard at Warrior Football games.
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HS Art Students Are in Demand!
Westminster is one of only three high schools whose art students will have a booth of work on display during the annual art show, "In the Park with Art," Sat. and Sun., Oct. 31-Nov. 1, at the Palmetto Bay Village Center located on Old Cutler Road, and S.W. 184 Street.
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Athletics
The Green and White Update
Stay up to date with the results from games and your favorite Warrior Athletic teams by regularly visiting the Athletics section on the website. Click "read more" for a few special athletic reports.
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Admission Office
Tours Introduce Our School to Prospective Parents
The Admission Office recently held the first of their many Thursday morning parent tours for prospective families. Parent tour guides escorted groups around the three campuses giving them an opportunity to peek inside the classrooms and to ask questions. On Thursday, November 5, at 4:30 p.m. the Admission Office will be hosting an Admission Showcase which invites parents and their children to come and learn more about our school, its programs, and facilities.
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