October 22nd, 2015 Weekly Warrior News 1700 Buckeye Loop Road, N.E., Winter Haven, FL 33881 (863) 294-4135 or 299-8871 www.whcsonline.org W H C Early dismissal October 28th!! Middle school/high school dismissal 12:30; K5 thru 2nd grade dismissal 12:45; 3rd thru 5th dismissal 1:00. No school Thursday, October 29th and Friday, October 30th. Teachers are attending the FACCS (Florida Association of Christian Colleges & Schools) Christian Educator s Convention. PICTURE DAY (IN UNIFORM) IS MONDAY, OCTOBER 26TH This year we are using Lifetouch for our photos. Be sure and check your child s backpack for the flyer coming home. Your family has the option of purchasing your child s photographs by sending the flyer back with cash, check or money order, or you can simplify picture day by ordering online at mylifetouch.com. When you order online there is no need to send money or the flyer back to school. You may pay by using credit card or PayPal at Lifetouch s secure site. The picture day ID # for ordering online is PM165134Y0. Bring your smiles!!! Attention Seniors!!!! Be aware that on picture day you will be taking pictures in drapes and tuxes, provided by Lifetouch, for your Senior portraits!! S STEP UP FOR STUDENTS 1ST QUARTER CHECKS HAVE ARRIVED. PLEASE COME TO THE OFFICE TODAY AND SIGN YOUR CHECK.
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.. We plan to start meeting on Wednesday, October 21st. Hope to see you there. October WE ARE WARRIORS ON OUR KNEES!!! Pray without ceasing - 1 Thessalonians 5:17 KJV CALENDAR OF EVENTS Mon. 19-Fri. 23 Red Ribbon Week Fri. 23 Spirit T-Shirt/Blue Jean Day Please consult handbook - Collecting toilet paper and toothpaste Fri. 23 Regional Spelling Bee- Orlando Christian Prep Mon. 26 End of Marking Period 1 Mon. 26 Fall Pictures for the Yearbook Wear Uniforms Wed. 28 Early Dismissal 12:30 MS/HS; 12:45 - K-2nd; 1:00 3rd-5th Thurs. 29 - Fri. 30 FACCS Teacher Conference School Closed Aftercare Open Sat. 31 FH Fishing Trip @ Lake Kissimmee State Park @ 10:00 call Stephanie Durden for more info November Mon. 2 Parent/Teacher conferences - SCHOOL CLOSED/AFTERCARE OPEN Tues. 10 Computer Tech Academy Digital Photography field trip 7:30-1:30 Wed. 11 NO SCHOOL - Veteran s Day WE ARE IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS TO HELP DURING ELEMENTARY LUNCHES. LUNCH BEGINS AT 11:00 AND ENDS AT 12:10. November 2nd, 2015 NO SCHOOL/EXTENDED CARE OPEN There will be Parent/Teacher conferences all day Monday, Nov. 2nd. Schedule your time off work now so you can visit with your child s teacher. You will receive your child s first quarter report card and be able to have a one-on-one with the teachers. MS/HS families will only schedule with teachers if they feel the need to visit. As of today, you may sign on to Sycamore Education and schedule your time slot. YOUR TIME IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!!! Chapel offering for October 20th, 2015 $54.03 November 11th NO SCHOOL - VETERAN S DAY
Thursday: Friday: Celebrate Red Ribbon Week Team Up Against Drugs - Wear favorite team sports jersey/t-shirt. Be Creative, Be Drug Free - Wacky Tacky Day- Wear mismatched clothing. Be creative! Cookie dough will arrive on Tuesday, November 3. You can pick up your fundraiser items in the cafeteria after school. (An adult must sign for the order. Items will not be released to students.) Monday: MENU FOR HOT LUNCHES October 26th - October 28th MONEY MUST BE SENT TO THE OFFICE TO BE PLACED IN YOUR CHILD S SYCAMORE EDUCATION LUNCH ACCOUNT Pulled Pork Sandwich Tuesday: Chicken & Yellow Rice Wednesday: Hungry Howie s cheese or pepperoni pizza Thursday: Friday: NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL ALL LUNCH ORDERS ARE TO BE IN BY FRIDAY MORNING NO LATER THAN 8:30 AM
Please invite your Pastor to a Family Reunion Pastor Appreciation Breakfast at Winter Haven Christian School Cafeteria Wednesday, November 18, 2015 9:00 AM So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God! Ephesians 2:19 Please RSVP to Jeanette Venable at 294-4135 or jvenable@whcsonline.org by Friday, November 13
A New Way to Buy Chick-fil-A Biscuits We will sell Chick-fil-A biscuits on Friday, November 6th. We will no longer pre-order the biscuits. They are first come, first serve. So, bring your $3 with you on Friday morning, and enjoy a Chick-fil-a breakfast. WHCS WARRIORS Athletics News: Congratulations to the JV Girls Volleyball Team for placing 2 nd in the CFAC Tournament on Tuesday, October 20 th. They all played like Mighty Warriors and almost won the entire tournament! Girl s Varsity Volleyball Tournament Information: Whitestone Academy Single Elimination Admission = $4.00/adult, $2.00/child, max of $12/family Friday, October 23 rd 5:00 E2 WHCS vs. W3 Central Baptist Varsity Volleyball Tournament Day 2 - Saturday, October 24 th 10:00am - E1 Geneva vs. winner of W2 Hillsboro & E3 Mulberry 12:00pm - Winner of W1 Genesis and E4 Whitestone & E2 WHCS and W3 Central Baptist 2:30pm - Winners of above teams for Championship Go Lady Warriors!!! WEEKLY SPORTS SCHEDULE Week of 10/26/2015 SPORT Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Archery Archery Practice 3:30-5:00 WHCS No Practices Wednesday-Friday Cross Country Cheerleading Basketball No practice this week Practice 2:45-4:30 WHCS Early Out on Wednesday Practice 2:45-4:00 WHCS No School Thursday or Friday
HARVEST OF COINS Tuesday, in chapel, Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Bustamante spoke to our elementary students to tell them how they can let their lights shine and serve children in Guatemala. Children can bring in coins to fill their class mason jar. Every $10 buys a food basket. The food baskets will include rice, beans, powdered milk, juice, salt, toilet paper and candy for the children. If you would like to help the children in Guatemala, please bring your change to WHCS. Aubrianna Gutierrez, in Guatemalan attire. Mrs. Bustamante, Steven Diaz, Adryne Jean Philippe, & Mrs. Williams Attention Current Scholarship Families Great news! Renewal families can now submit applications for the Florida Tax Credit scholarship with Step Up For Students for the 2016-17 school year by accessing their parent login at www.stepupforstudents.org. As you apply, please be mindful of the following: 1. The username will be the email address associated with your account. Should you have trouble logging in with this email address, please select the "Forgot Password" link and a new, temporary password will be sent to you via email. 2. Once parents submit the online application, you ll be asked to submit documents to support the application. These documents can be submitted via document upload or via fax. Instructions for submitting documents can be found by selecting the "Print and Send Documents" tab in the parent login. There is no application fee for the 2016-17 application season! Parents will not need to pay any application fee for Step Up For Students to review their scholarship application. Should you have any questions or concerns about this process, you may can contact Step Up For Students at 877-735-7837. The contact center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Eastern, with an hour closure from 11 am to Noon.
Secondary Newsletter Great things God has done What s Going On? Middle School & High School Events Oct. 23 Middle/High School Pep Rally-9:30 a.m.-10 a.m. Oct. 23 AG Fundraiser-Pick up your pre-ordered BBQ between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Oct. 26 End of Marking Period Nov. 2 Nov. 4 Nov. 6 Nov. 9 Parent/Teacher Conferences Parent Volunteer Meeting-3 p.m.-mrs. Williams room AG Academy Field Trip-Florida Flywheel Antique Engine Club-20th Annual Fall Fuel Up- 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Polk State College Registration begins for Dual Enrollment Students Nov. 10 Computer Technology Academy Field Trip-Digital Photography @ Circle B- 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 12 Nov. 13 Nov. 20 Nov. 20 Nov. 20 Ministry Teaching Academy Field Trip T-Shirts for Turkeys @ Chick-fil-A-7 a.m.-9 a.m. Criminal Justice Academy/American Gov t Field Trip-Sheriff s Office Early Release Day Service Project Field Trips (Each homeroom class will do a different service project.) Warner University Registration begins for Dual Enrollment Students
Interested in making a donation to WHCS??? Did you know?? Winter Haven Christian School is a non-profit 501(c))(3) organization. Some companies match donations made by employees to a wide range of non-profits. Other employers offer volunteer grant programs. 2016 Senior Mission Trip to Antigua, Guatemala In May, our senior class will take a mission trip to Antiqua, Guatemala. During their trip they will feed the hungry, work in an orphanage and assist with Vacation Bible School for homeless street children. They will also have the opportunity to experience Guatemala s culture while shopping at the local market and attend a worship service. The seniors are busy raising money to offset the cost of their trip. The names of the senior students, who are going on the mission trip are listed below. We ask for you to please pray for these students as they prepare financially and spiritually for their trip. Please consider financially supporting the students. Vicente Garcia Megan Mathis Nathan Rodgers Rachel Smith Meagan Walters Sponsorship Level Thank You Gift Level Amount Gift 1 $25 bracelet or necklace 2 $50 small purse or journal 3 $100 scarf or coffee 4 $150 backpack or coffee and scarf
Calling All Chocolate Sellers Please have all your chocolate bars sold & money turned in by October 30 th. We will be starting a new promotion beginning November 1 st. November Chocolate Bar Promotion Sell, Sell, Sell Sell, Sell, Sell 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!