WCA Powder Puff Football

Friday, October 2

All students and families are invited to join us for WCA's first-ever Powder Puff game, featuring a Student Market and Concessions, supporting the Junior Prom. Come cheer for our young ladies, and enjoy some Hawk Spirit!

High School Spirit Week

September 28-October 2

Our third annual Homecoming Spirit Week will take place September 28-October 2. High School students are invited to dress according to the following themes. Spirit Week will also include the fall Pep Rally and Powder Puff!

Don't Forget to Sign Up For My Hot Lunchbox

Weddington Christian Academy is excited to announce a partnership with My Hot Lunchbox starting this Monday, September 28.

Families will choose from menu items provided by the following vendors:

Monday: Noodles & Co.
Wednesday: Jersey Mike’s
Friday: Domino’s

For the time being, we ask that parents pack lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Click HERE for more information on setting up your account and getting started with My Hot Lunchbox.

All orders must be received by 12 pm (Noon) the day before delivery

Tip of the Week:

Calming/Processing Support for Teens

More calming strategies for our older students:

Write it- Keep a journal. Pray about the hurts/worries/disappointments/ celebrations. Each day review the previous 3 days and make a note of the prayers that God has answered and/or helped you through.
Listen to music- Encourage your teen to listen to music that is calming, soothing, and reminds us that God is bigger than our current situation; yet,He cares deeply about us and our situation and wants to walk with us through it.
Read-Encourage the teen to have a good book series, scientific journal articles etc.on hand as an escape.
Learn to play a musical instrument, join a sport/club/musical theater.
Goal setting- Have your teen write out 3 goals that they hope to accomplish over the next 60 days that are tangible. Have them write it out in the SMART format: Specific, Measure, Achievable, Relevant, Time Bound.

NUTS Day - Monday, September 28
High School Homecoming Spirit Week - September 28-October 2
Rescheduled Middle School Field Trip - Wednesday, September 30
Prayer Hawks - Thursday, October 1
Powder Puff Flag Football & Student Market - Friday, October 2 at 5:30 pm
Homecoming and Fall Fest - Saturday, October 3
Middle School Fall Pictures - Tuesday, October 6
PTF Meeting - Tuesday, October 6
High School Fall Pictures - Friday, October 16

School Photos

Smile for the Camera

St. John's Photography will take photos of all middle school classes on Tuesday, October 6 and high school classes on Friday, October 16. Students do not need to wear WCA uniform but should dress appropriately.

Middle School Fall Fest

Saturday, October 3

All WCA middle schoolers and their families are invited to Hall Family Farm for our annual Fall Fest! Admission is free, and PTF has rented a pavilion and a fire pit. Families will pay for the activities their students choose to do. Please click HERE to sign up!

The Creative Crest

Student Creative Magazine

WCA is excited to announce the creation of our first annual creative magazine, The Creative Crest. This magazine will be a chance for your student to display their creative work: short stories, poems, illustrations, and photography are all welcome submissions.

See your student’s English teacher for grade level guidelines. The Creative Crest will be available for purchase at the end of the year. We look forward to seeing WCA’s creativity shine!

All parents are invited to join us for the upcoming PTF Meeting!

Tuesday, October 6

8:30 am

Hemby House

7003 Weddington-Matthews Road

We look forward to seeing you there!

Volunteer for Sports Concessions Next Week

Volunteer for Staff Lunch Delivery on October 13

Youth for Hope Education Night

September 27, 5:30–7:30 p.m., FLC

Weddington Youth Ministry is partnering with Fields of Hope for a special evening for students and parents/guardians in grades 8–12. This event will focus on awareness, prevention, and practical ways families can navigate important issues facing young people.

During this age-appropriate presentation, Fields of Hope will help families better understand human trafficking, including sex trafficking and sextortion, recognize potential risks and warning signs, and learn ways parents and students can respond and seek help.

Advance registration and parent/guardian permission are required due to the topic. Click HERE to register.

WMC Kids Consignment Sale

October 9-10, Family Life Center

Join us for the Fall Weddington Kids Consignment Sale – our church’s largest fundraiser supporting both Weddington church ministries and vital local missions.

Shop fall and winter essentials for kids of all ages from preemie to teen including clothing, shoes, toys, furniture, and accessories.

Volunteer Presale: Friday, October 9

Ticketed Public Presale: 4–8 p.m.

Free Public Sale: Saturday, October 10

Main Sale: 8–11:30 a.m.
Half-Price Sale: 1–3 p.m.

Click HERE for more information about the Consignment Sale and HERE to register to serve.

Coach's Notes

We've got a week packed with action, kicking off Monday as middle school and varsity volleyball welcome Victory Christian Center School into The Hawks Nest.

On Tuesday, both middle school soccer and volleyball host the conference semifinals. Volleyball faces Covenant Classical while soccer takes on Our Lady of the Assumption.

Thursday marks the start of the Homecoming Weekend. Middle school soccer and volleyball will compete in the conference championship games pending Tuesday’s results, while varsity soccer and volleyball host Carolina Christian.

Friday brings the TCAC Conference Championship for cross country, where we expect strong showings from all our runners. That same evening, we’ll hold our first-ever Homecoming Powder Puff Game as Team Purple takes on Team Pink to claim ultimate bragging rights.

Follow @wcahawksathletics and @wca_hawkshoops on Instagram for all the latest updates, highlights, and action!

For questions or more details, contact Coach Sanders at jsanders@wcahawks.org.

For information on Lower School, check out Hawk Talk on the WCA website.