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WCA STUDENT IS A NATIONALS FINALIST
IN ACSI'S MATH OLYMPICS COMPETITION
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WCA is very proud to announce that Elizabeth Potter, 7th grade,
received high honors in ACSI's Math Olympics
finishing 2nd place in the Nationals competition!
Only the top 4% of competitors made it to the National level,
and of that top 4%, Elizabeth finished 2nd overall nationwide!
Congratulations, Elizabeth!
WCA is proud of all the students who represented WCA well
through their participation in ACSI's Math Olympics.
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WCA Celebrated Students Who Participated
in ACSI's Creative Writing Contest
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Fourth Grade
Kayleigh Crosby, Noah Koerner, Everly Smalling
Fifth Grade
Lillian Jackson, Riley Morris, Jack Picklesimer, Caleb Potter,
Braston Simoneaux, Abbie Wise
Sixth Grade
Will Dunlap, Katelyn Hamilton, Sam Reeder
Seventh Grade
Raegan Abel, Lydia Navey, Elizabeth Potter, Micah Roth
Eighth Grade
Kaylee Lykins, Gavin Navey, Landon Norford, Travis Scott, Elise Ullman
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WCA held our first Hank the Hawk Invitational
Flag Football Tournament -
and our Hawks won the championship trophy!
Thanks to all who came to cheer for our Hawks
and be part of the excitement!
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7th Graders Completing Biome Boxes for Science | |
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5th GRADE STUDENT COUNCIL
What did you like about serving
Kings and Queens Luncheons this year?
- Singing to them
- They were so nice to us
- They appreciated us
- They were friendly and acted like they'd always known us
- Interacting with them
- Learning about them.
- They've lived a long time and had a lot of interesting stories and adventures to share with us.
- Hugs when we leave
- Being able to help and serve them
- They were always super friendly to us
- Having conversations with them
- Getting to meet them and serve them food
- Making them laugh
- Making new friendships with them
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Mark Your Calendar
May 14 | Living History Day - 3rd Grade
May 16 | NC Notebook Day - 4th Grade
May 17 | WCA Field Day
Knights Baseball Game
May 21 | Graduations
- Kindergarten 8:45 MPR
- 5th Grade 2:00 Youth Center
- 8th Grade 10:00 Youth Center
May 22 | Last Day of School
May 23 & 24 | Teacher Workdays
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SUBSCRIBE TO EVENTS CALENDAR
Families can subscribe to the WCA Calendar from the website.
- Click on Calendar icon (below the Support WCA tab).
- Click on the Calendar icon (beside the printer icon).
- Choose the type of calendar subscription you prefer (Google, Apple, Outlook).
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END-OF-YEAR INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
OUTSTANDING BALANCES: All outstanding balances for tuition, incidental expenses, lunch, etc., need to be paid in full before May 22.
Per the WCA Family Handbook, page 5, unpaid debts may lead to the withholding of academic records.
STUDENT MEDICATIONS: Remaining medications for students that are kept at the front office must be picked up by a parent by May 22 or it will be discarded. We cannot send medicine home in student backpacks.
LIBRARY BOOKS: All library books are due May 17. Academic records may be withheld until library books are returned or $5 is paid for each missing book.
AFTERSCHOOL KEY CARDS: Afterschool Parents - Please return ALL key cards to the afterschool staff beginning the week of 5/13.
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THANK YOU, WCA FAMILIES!
Through the donations received on NUTS Days, WCA raised $953.55 for the Home of the Good Shepherd-Kenya during this school year. That's wonderful!
Thank you for making a difference in the lives of these young people and encouraging them in the hope, plans, and futures promised for all God's children. (Jeremiah 29:11) HOTGS is a ministry of Weddington Methodist Church.
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WCA FIELD 2024 - FRIDAY MAY 17
Parents are invited to join their students during their lunch break (11:45-12:30) and stay for the remaining games.
DETAILS FOR STUDENTS
-ALL students wear their Field Day t-shirts
-Wear comfortable shorts that conform to school guidelines
-Wear sneakers or athletic shoes - not open toed shoes or sandals
-Apply sunscreen at home
-Ball caps and bucket hats are allowed
-Make sure your student has a water bottle
-Bring a beach towel
Who will win this year? The Blue team or the Green team?
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WCA will host an end-of-year Uniform Swap
Monday, May 20, 8:15, Youth Center parking lot
New families are encouraged to join us! Find WCA and Spirit items for your new students!
Current families can pass along items that are no longer needed.
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HOW TO ORDER SPRING PHOTOS
Spring photos are now available on St. John Photography’s website.
Use the QR code on the flyer that was sent home or enter school code WCAC on their website.
St. John Photography
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THURSDAY, MAY 16
NORTH CAROLINA BBQ LUNCH
PRE-ORDERS ONLY
MONDAY IS THE LAST DAY TO ORDER THE BBQ LUNCH
To celebrate North Carolina on NC Notebook Day (4th Grade activity),
Chef Bob is serviing a speical BBQ lunch.
BBQ LUNCH MENU
Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich
Mac and Cheese
Green Beans
Corn Bread
Moon Pie
Pre-Order NC BBQ Lunch
Preorders due May 13.
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WCA SPIRIT NIGHT AT
CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS BASEBALL GAME
Friday, May 17
Game Time: 7:04 PM
Charlotte Knights Vs. Durham Bulls
Truist Field in Uptown Charlotte
Seats are in Section 102 on the first base line.
200 seats reserved for WCA.
Ticket sales end May 13.
Bring your family, friends, and have a great time!
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UPCOMING PTF ACTIVITIES
May 17 | Knights game
May 20 | Uniform Swap - YC Parking Lot
PTF Contact is Mary Beth Roth
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NOTES FROM THE COACH:
I'm proud of the WCA Hawks Sports Season. Thanks to all the players, fans, parents, coaches, bus drivers, music makers, score and clock keepers, ticket takers, concession volunteers, uniform and equipment helpers, banquet organizers, and countless others who gave their time to our program!!
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Weddington Methodist Church
Events and Ministries
for Families and Youth
For more information,
please visit WMC's website.
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200th Anniversary Celebration
and Canned Food Drive on Pentecost Sunday
Join us for a special outdoor service!
Sunday, May 19
10:30 a.m.
Back field behind the Family Life Center
Visit WMC's website for more information, including inclement weather updates, to join our livestream, or to shop 200th Anniversary merchandise! Donations of canned food will be collected.
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WE'RE PROUD OF
OUR WCA HAWKS!
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