Weekly Warrior News Buckeye Loop Road, N.E., Winter Haven, FL (863) or

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1 November 19th, 2015 Weekly Warrior News 1700 Buckeye Loop Road, N.E., Winter Haven, FL (863) or W H C S Everyone is invited! We are looking for volunteer parents to walk with the classes. K3 thru K4 will have their own activities in class from K5 thru 5th grades will go from room to room. Kids may dress up as a pilgrim or Native American as they go from room to room learning about the true meaning of Thanksgiving. Join us for the fun family event! Friday, November 20th is also an EARLY RELEASE DAY! 1st Dismissal 12:30 2nd Dismissal 12:45 3rd Dismissal 1:00 Do you want to retake that shot???? If so, please send your proof back to school on Dec. 2nd with your child. The Lifetouch photographers will be here to take class group photos and retakes of individual shots. Be sure your child is in uniform. There are extra order forms in the office should you need one due to your child being absent on picture day. There is still time to order go to and follow the simple directions for ordering.

2 Looking for Warriors.. We are in need of some help for Warrior Wednesday. We want parents to join together every Wednesday morning to pray for our school. There are two opportunities for you to meet by the flag pole, and pray for our school. You can choose to meet at 7:15 a.m. or 7:55 a.m.. November CALENDAR OF EVENTS Thurs. 19 Chick-fil-A Spirit Night Fri. 20 Walk of Thanksgiving (Elementary) Fri. 20 Middle School/High School Service Field Trip Fri. 20 State Spelling Bee - International Palms 6515 International Dr. Orlando, FL Fri. 20 Spirit T-Shirt/Blue Jean Day Please consult handbook Fri. 20 Early Dismissal 12:30 MS/HS; 12:45 - K-2nd; 1:00 3rd-5th; Collecting canned goods for The Mission Mon. 23-Fri. 27 THANKSGIVING BREAK - Mon. 23 thru Wed AFTERCARE OPEN Thurs. 26 thru Fri AFTERCARE CLOSED December WE ARE WARRIORS ON OUR KNEES!!! Pray without ceasing - 1 Thessalonians 5:17 KJV Wed. 2 Group class photos; Re-takes for individuals and group photos for Academies Wed. 2 Cookie Dough parties - Secondary 1:15-1:50; Elementary 2:00-2:35 Thurs. 3 PTF meeting 3:15 in the conference room Fri. 4 Havendale Christmas Parade - 7:00 p.m. Tues. 8 4H 7:00 p.m. Fri. 11 5th grade field trip - Salvation Army Fri. 11 4th grade Riner & Johnson field trip - New Horizon Share Home Fri. 11 1st grade Miss Wood field trip - Hawthorne Inn 9:40 returning by 11:00 Mon. 14 Progress reports go home Tues. 15 Christmas concert - First Baptist Church on Central, Winter Haven; PreK-2nd 6:00 p.m.; 3rd 5th 7:00 p.m. Fri. 18 Spirit T-Shirt/Blue Jean Day Please consult handbook Fri. 18 Early Dismissal 12:30 MS/HS; 12:45 - K-2nd; 1:00 3rd-5th; Collecting jelly for The Mission Mon. 21-Jan. 4 CHRISTMAS BREAK - Mon. 21 thru Wed AFTERCARE OPEN; Thurs. 24 thru Fri. 1 - AFTERCARE CLOSED Jan. 4 - School closed; teachers back; AFTERCARE OPEN Chapel offering for November 17, 2015 $24.00 We are collecting canned goods for The Mission this month. Any canned or boxed items would be greatly appreciated. Thanksgiving is here so lets all pull together to help those in need have a wonderful holiday. Gobble, gobble, gobble!!!

3 MENU FOR HOT LUNCHES November 30-December 4 MONEY MUST BE SENT TO THE OFFICE TO BE PLACED IN YOUR CHILD S SYCAMORE EDUCATION LUNCH ACCOUNT Monday: Chicken nugget Tuesday: Corn dog Wednesday: Hamburger Thursday: ALL LUNCH ORDERS ARE TO BE IN BY FRIDAY- MORNING NO LATER THAN 8:30 AM You may choose: REGULAR entrée with 3 snacks & beverage ($3.75) LARGE entrée with 4 snacks & beverage ($4.25) HIGH SCHOOL ONLY Salad and Loaded Tater Baked chicken Friday: Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza A La Carte PB & J; CHICKEN NUGGETS; TURKEY SANDWICH Thursday, November 19 is Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A Come support and Eat mor Chikin! Flyer will be sent home with your child next week Every year, works with the Winter Haven Salvation Army to provide gifts for needy children in our area. has earned the honor of being the largest donor in Polk County to the Salvation Army during the Christmas Season. We would like to extend this opportunity to our families again this year. kicked off the Angel Tree program in chapel Tuesday morning. Be watching for your child s letter coming home. Thank you to Tracy King, Nicole Barnes, Wendy McLin, Patrick King, Matthew Combs, Lily Barnes, Angel Sanders and Mallory King for helping set up the Christmas decorations. There are several items in the lost and found. All items will be donated during the Thanksgiving break. Time is running out!!! So, if your child is missing something, please come and check out the things left behind.

4 We are proud to announce the winners of the Carols in the Park poster contest. Grand prize winner Mya Baker K-2nd 1st place Layla Smith 2nd place Caleb Berry Honorable Mention Dave Bonner Honorable Mention Xavion Alvarado 3rd-5th 2nd place Phiro Beshay Honorable Mention Jerome Michel 6th-8th 1st place Amiel Halili 2nd place Breanna Walters Honorable Mention Joshua St. Fleurose Honorable Mention Evelin Castillo 9th-12th 2nd place Kelly Handley Honorable Mention Katie Franklin HARVEST OF COINS Thank you to all of the elementary students, who are bringing in coins for food baskets. So far, we have money to purchase 35 food baskets for Guatemalan families. All artwork will be displayed on the corner of Forth and Central Ave. Art awards will be held at noon on December 5th at the entertainment tent in downtown Winter Haven. Save the Date Friday, December 4th at 7:00 p.m. Havendale Christmas Parade Student Council will have a float in the parade. Everyone come support!!!!! FIRST COME FIRST SERVE!! BISCUITS ARE BEING SOLD FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11TH. WE HAVE DOUBLED THE ORDER, SO BRING YOUR DOUGH TO GET YOUR BISCUIT. $3.00

5 WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Week of 11/30/2015 SPORT Mon 11/30 Tue 12/1 Wed 12/2 Thu 12/3 Fri 12/4 Archery Archery Practice 3:30-5:00 Archery Practice 3:30-5:00 Cheerleading Practice 2:45-4:15 Practice 2:45-4:15 Cheering at the JV and Varsity Basketball Games Basketball Practice 2:45-4:30 Boys Basketball Game at Geneva Classical Academy 4:30 JV, 5:30 Varsity Practice 2:45-4:30 Boys Basketball Home Game vs. All Saints Academy at St. John's United Methodist Church 5:00 JV, 6:30 Varsity Practice 2:45-4:30

6 Secondary Newsletter Great things God has done What s Going On? Middle School & High School Events Nov. 19 Nov. 20 Nov. 20 Angel Tree Kick Off during chapel Early Release Day Service Project Field Trips- 6W: First Presbyterian Church, Winter Haven 6P: Hawthorne Inn 7A: Lake Wales Care Center 7B: The Mission 8H: Baptist Children s Home 8L: Baptist Children s Home 9H: Brookdale Senior Living Center 10H: New Horizon Share Home 11/12W: Calvary Baptist Nov. 20 Warner University Registration begins for Dual Enrollment Students Nov. 23-Nov. 27 THANKSGIVING BREAK-(Aftercare open 11/23-11/25) Dec. 2 Dec. 4 Dec. 4 Dec. 14 Dec. 18 Dec. 21-Jan. 4 Picture Retakes, Academy, & Group Pictures Seniors & Ministry/Teaching Field Trip Southeastern University Christmas Parade 7 p.m. Progress Reports Early Release Day/ Spirit Day Christmas Break

7 Saturday, January 9th at Middle School: 1 p.m. 3 p.m. High School: 7 p.m. 10 p.m. Ticket sales begin Monday, November 16. Tickets are $15.00 if purchased from 11/16-12/4. Ticket prices go up to $20 from 12/5-12/18 Come socialize and listen to a DJ play your favorite songs!! BLACK OUT/NEON THEME Dress Code: Boys must wear a shirt, tie, and dress pants (no jeans). Girls dresses must be no more than 4 inches above the knee and no strapless allowed. All boys and girls attire must be pre-approved by Mrs. Williams. November Chocolate Bar Promotion Promotion Period: November 1st- November 20 th Your challenge is to sell as many boxes of chocolates that you can in 3 weeks. The three TOP SELLERS from each class will receive: *Free Dress Day *One Individual Pizza of Your Choice. Challenge is on! Get out there, and do your best! We are in the need of the following items: Glow sticks Mason/glass jars w/ lids Quart Size Glow-in-the-Dark Paint (purple, pink, green, yellow, orange) Black Tablecloths Aluminum Foil Empty 2 Liter bottles with lids Please turn any items in to the office. On Sale Now!!!!! *Christmas Rubber Duckies $1.00 each *Reindeer & Snowman Bendables $1.00 each Sales begin Nov. 30th Available in the cafeteria before school and during lunch.

8 Parent Volunteer Information The parent volunteer meeting on Wednesday, November 4th was a huge success. Parents organized 4 different committees. (Christmas Parade, Homecoming, Senior Days, & Youth Nights) It is not too late to join a committee. If you are interested in helping out, the leader contact information is below. Homecoming Committee Leader Contact: Jessica Branch (jessicabranch80@yahoo.com) Brandi Branham Melissa Chacon Brandy Dykes Barb Franklin Kristi Keene Karen Mathis Stephanie Sanchez Mary Toole Jeanette Venable Colleen Way Christmas Parade Committee Leader Contact: Mrs. Alcala (salcala@whcsonline.org) Brandi Branham Melissa Chacon Callie Head Jeff & Mary Toole Youth Nights Committee Leader Contact: Brandy Branham (gillepie.brandy@yahoo.com) Melissa Chacon (rchacon2@tampabayrr.com) Jessica Branch Brandy Dykes Callie Head Senior Days Committee Leader Contact: Mary Toole (MDDMM@gmail.com) Jessica Branch Melissa Chacon Brandy Dykes Thank you to our faithful and dedicated parents. Without you, organizing these events would not be possible!!