MAY 11, 2012

THE WOODLANDS

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Senior Chapel 2012

The class of 2012 presented their senior chapel on Tuesday, May 8. Praise and worship was led by Caroline Giles and Rachel Schultz. William Wheeler presented the class scripture and Rebecca Earle shared a special challenge and prayer for the classes of 2012 and 2013. Principal Steve Zeal also reflected on the accomplishments of this year’s senior class and gave a charge to the junior class as they prepare to take on the mantle of leadership in 2013. In keeping with Woodlands Christian tradition, the senior class “passed the torch” to the junior class signifying the passing of leadership from the class of 2012 to the class of 2013.

Lower School News

MAY 11, 2012

Writer’s Cafe

Students in Mrs. Hudnall’s and Mrs. Ledbetter’s fourth grade classes served up delectable writing samples at the Writer’s Cafe held on Friday, May 4. Dressed as waiters, the students presented a menu of four courses to their guests. They then served each course by reading aloud their three favorite writing pieces. Dessert consisted of their Student Treasure books, a compilation of their writings and illustrations. All who attended the Writer’s Cafe gave it a five diamond rating!

Lower School News

MAY 11, 2012

A Night of

Music and Celebration

Woodlands Christian Lower School Presents

Thursday, May 17, 2012

6:30 p.m.

Crossroads Baptist Church

Make plans now to attend A Night of Music and Celebration featuring performances by lower school students in Pre-K through 5th grades with a special appearance by the 6th grade choir.

All families will receive four (4) tickets, which will be sent home in Tuesday folders on May 15th. Additional ticket requests will be granted on a first come first served basis. To request additional tickets or to return unneeded tickets, please click here and follow the directions on the online form.

After May 15th please call the lower school office for ticket requests. 936-273-2555, ext. 1117

Tickets must be presented the evening of the performance, so please remember to bring your tickets with you!

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT NEWS

MAY 11, 2012

Warrior Baseball Season Ends

After advancing to the regional round of the TAPPS 3A state playoffs for the seventh consecutive year, The Woodlands Christian Academy varsity baseball team fell to the Guard of Bullard Brook Hill by a score of 4-0 on Thursday, May 10 in Waco, Texas. The contest went to extra innings after remaining scoreless for seven with the Guard scoring four runs in the eighth inning to end the game.

We are proud of you, Warrior baseball!

Warrior Varsity Baseball2011-2012

Zach HeardBrian SacksAndrew Van HornNoah DumasTravis RayJack BentoGarrett Owens

Tim MittelstaedtKyle CaddellAdam LozanoJames RayJack StibbsGrant WareAustin Andersen

Drew RossJames BentoAlex MoraMarco MoraClayton Thedinger

Head Coach - Clint McDonaldAssistant Coach - Jerry BradshawAssistant Coach - Ryan Highley

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT NEWS

MAY 11, 2012

What an amazing varsity track season! Of the 34 events in which the boys and girls competed this year, we set new school records in 20 of them! The team and the entire track program grew and competed well this season. At the TAPPS 3A state track meet last weekend at Baylor, Woodlands Christian competed with 47 other teams from across Texas. Our boys’ team finished in 6th place and our girls’ team finished in 7th place. Fifteen athletes competed in 18 separate events, the largest contingent of state qualifiers we have ever taken to the state meet (see photo below right).

Congratulations to those earning medals at the state meet --

Haley Pounds - silver medal - triple jump (see photo below left)

Courtney Young - bronze medal - triple jump (see photo below left)

William Wheeler - silver medal - 200m dash

William Wheeler, Jeffrey Chen, Austin Walls, Colton Wilkins - silver medal - boys 4x200m relay

Congratulations to those placing in the top ten at the state meet --

Rachael McDaniel - 5th place - pole vault Haley Pounds - 6th place - 400m dash Austin Walls, Colton Wilkins, Raul Giorgi, William Wheeler - 5th place - boys 5x100m relay

Rebecca Earle, Abby Caron, Morgan Young, Haley Pounds - 5th place - girls 4x200m relay

Warrior Track Earns Medals At State Meet -- Tom Earle

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT NEWS

MAY 11, 2012

Courtney Williams has been named to the Texas Tech University all girl cheerleading squad. Williams competed with 49 other girls to earn a spot on the 14 member team. She was one of seven freshmen selected. In addition to her place as a Red Raider cheerleader, Williams will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

Congratulations Courtney!

Warrior Cheerleader Named To Texas Tech Cheer Team

Strykers Offer Special Ticket Packages For Opening Weekend

As part of the five year lease agreement with the Woodlands Strykers baseball team, the Warrior baseball complex is getting a facelift. The Strykers organization is installing chair-back and grandstand seating (see photos below) in anticipation of their season opener on June 1, 2012. To celebrate their opening weekend, the Strykers are offering a special three game ticket package to Woodlands Christian families. General admission tickets for all three opening weekend games (June 1-3) are now available for $15. In addition, the Strykers are offering special $135 pricing on general admission season tickets. The opening weekend ticket package and season ticket order forms are available at the front reception desk.

The team is scheduled to play 30 regular season home games. All games are scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. The Strykers are members of Texas

Collegiate League Baseball which offers minor league style baseball featuring college athletes from around the country. The teams use wooden bats providing the players and fans with minor league quality baseball games in a hometown setting. Some of our very own Woodlands Christian graduates, Martin Cronin (2011), Garrett Lozano

(2011) and Travis Winnon (2011) will play for the Strykers. For more information about the Woodlands Strykers, click here.

All School News

MAY 11, 2012

A Word From The Library....

On Tuesday, May 15th, the Library will hold its spring Birthday Book Club Party for members with birthdays in January - June.

Thanks to your generosity, the library was able to raise $1,640 for new books! What a meaningful way to honor your child’s birthday!

All materials are now due to the Library. Overdue notices will be sent home shortly. If you cannot find your books, please pay the amount

listed on the overdue notice. Report cards will not be issued until all accounts are cleared with the Library. Thank you!

IN & OUT TEXTBOOKS DAYTuesday, May 15

2:00-5:00 p.m. MPR In & Out Textbooks will be on campus with summer

required reading books available for purchase.

Warrior Camp is right around the corner! At the Warrior Camp preview event, 81 kids enjoyed fun and games, and got a chance to

sample the fun planned for Warrior Camp this summer!

If you are looking for a safe, fun, educational and stimulating time for your children Warrior Camp is just the thing! Campers may attend for one week, any combination of weeks or all summer!

Warrior Camp is a community-wide Christian day camp forstudents who have completed kindergarten - fifth grade.

Warrior Camp kicks off on June 4th.

CHECK US OUT AT WWW.TWCA.NET/WARRIORCAMP