May 13 - May 17

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WCA STUDENT IS A NATIONALS FINALIST

IN ACSI'S MATH OLYMPICS COMPETITION

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.

WCA Celebrated Students Who Participated

in ACSI's Creative Writing Contest

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

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!

7th Graders Completing Biome Boxes for Science

Mother's Day at WCA

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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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SUBSCRIBE TO EVENTS CALENDAR

Families can subscribe to the WCA Calendar from the website.

1. Click on Calendar icon (below the Support WCA tab).
2. Click on the Calendar icon (beside the printer icon).
3. Choose the type of calendar subscription you prefer (Google, Apple, Outlook).

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.

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.

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?

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.

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!

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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