JANUARY 22, 2016 THE WOODLANDS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Sophomores - Big Bend National Park. 5800 ACADEMY WAY . THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS 77384 . 936-273-2555 . WWW.TWCA.NET Head Of School Notes In the spring of 2012, we began a capital campaign to fund construction of a 28,000 square foot classroom building. After receiving cash and pledges sufficient to cover the $3.6 million costs, we procured a $2.5 construction loan from Woodforest Bank (to be repaid from pledges) and broke ground in May 2013. The Joshua Academic Center opened in January 2014. I am pleased to announce that the construction loan for the Joshua Academic Center has now been completely repaid! We are eternally grateful to the many families and friends who sacrificially funded this beautiful building for our students. (Please see the list of donors on the following page. A plaque recognizing all who gave $10,000 or more will be placed in the building in February.) The addition of the Joshua Academic Center enabled us to eliminate three modular classroom buildings, provide safer facilities, accommodate more students, offer a state-of-the-art learning environment, and enhance the overall beauty of The Woodlands Christian Academy campus. Since completion of the Joshua Academic Center, we have also completed a second gymnasium and added an eight-lane track, synthetic turf and stadium seating, all without adding any additional debt. In keeping with our master plan, the next project will be a new high school building; the Nehemiah Academic Center will then accommodate our middle school students. I am awed and humbled by the generosity of the Woodlands Christian community. Thank you to everyone who stepped forward in faith to fund not only the Joshua Academic Center, but so many other facilities and programs. May God bless you abundantly for faithfully contributing to the growth of a campus that strives to build leaders for Christ’s eternal kingdom.
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JANUARY 22, 2016
THE WOODLANDSC H R I S T I A NA C A D E M Y
THE WOODLANDSCHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Sophomores - Big Bend National Park.5800 ACADEMY WAY . THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS 77384 . 936-273-2555 . WWW.TWCA.NET
Head Of School Notes
In the spring of 2012, we began a capital campaign to fund construction of a 28,000 square foot classroom building. After receiving cash and pledges sufficient to cover the $3.6 million costs, we procured a $2.5 construction loan from Woodforest Bank (to be repaid from pledges) and broke ground in May 2013. The Joshua Academic Center opened in January 2014. I am pleased to announce that the construction loan for the Joshua Academic Center has now been completely repaid! We are eternally grateful to the many families and friends who sacrificially funded this beautiful building for our students. (Please see the list of donors on the following page. A plaque recognizing all who gave $10,000 or more will be placed in the building in February.) The addition of the Joshua Academic Center enabled us to eliminate three modular classroom buildings, provide safer facilities, accommodate more students, offer a state-of-the-art learning environment, and enhance the overall beauty of The Woodlands Christian Academy campus. Since completion of the Joshua Academic Center, we have also completed a second gymnasium and added an eight-lane track, synthetic turf and stadium seating, all without adding any additional debt. In keeping with our master plan, the next project will be a new high school building; the Nehemiah Academic Center will then accommodate our middle school students. I am awed and humbled by the generosity of the Woodlands Christian community. Thank you to everyone who stepped forward in faith to fund not only the Joshua Academic Center, but so many other facilities and programs. May God bless you abundantly for faithfully contributing to the growth of a campus that strives to build leaders for Christ’s eternal kingdom.
Sophomores - Big Bend National Park.JANUARY 22, 2016
Gary & Dawn Adams Richard & Eve Allen Price & Julie Ambler Douglas & Carolyn Atkinson Aries & Glenda Bajoyo Todd & Leslie Barham Thomas Behe & Kellie Armstrong Mark & Robin Bennett Joe & Teri Bento Gary & Lisa Birdwell Ricke & Mary Boyle Steve & Gayle Brand Glenn & Chanel Brass William & Carolyn Brown Todd & Patricia Bryant Robert & Tania Bryngelson Cedric & Mary Anne Burgher David & Laure Butcher Jon & Susan Caron David & Angela Carroway Michael & Heather Carson Darrell & Andrea Chambliss Roger & Meredith Clem Robert & Kristy Copeland Scott & Carrie Culberson Heather Deming Edward & Diana Dew Raz & Doina Dumitru Raymond & Judy Duroy Stephen & Judy Dwyer Tom & Diane Earle Andrew & Mistie Edmondson John & Nadine Ely Philip & Angela Forbes Tom & Janice Freet Josh & Linda Froelich Terry & Lisa Galasinni Edward & Maxann Garner Anthony & Michelle George Reid & Lisa Gettys Tommy & Laura Gilbreath Michael & Sheli Goodwin Steve & Dana Greer Donald & Carol Gressett Andre & Candace Guilbeau Conrad & Vicky Guthrie Thomas & Cynthia Hall
Allen Hamburg & Jo-Ann Cardillo James & Michelle Hanigan John & Renee Harkins Larry & Mari Harvey Phil & Rosalyn Hassell Robert Hobbs David & Kathy Howard Drew & Sarah Howard Dan Hudson Bruce & Jan Hunter Jeff & Jillyn Johnson Chuck & Andrea Jordan John & Nicole Kenisky Shawn Kesterson Mark & Lyn Langenberg George & Nicole Leppert Mark & Gina Lunsford Chad & Shawn Lusk Jeff & Peggy Mardaga Ramon & Wenona Martinez David & Katherine McBride David & Sherry McClure Michael & Kathryn McCoy Kenneth & Heidi Melber Ron & Deborah Michel Alex & Jennifer Milian Ron & Darin Mittelstaedt Tony & Chandra Montero Curtis & Jerri Mortenson Arthur & Stephanie Morton Gary Mueck & Cynthia DeVos Jerry & Deborah Newcomb Jim & Susan O’Connor Charles & Kelly Owens Eric & Kelley Owens Leonardo Palau Will & Stephanie Perry Christopher & Susan Peters Cuong & Loan Phan Jose & Graciela Plata Jack Powell Mike & Shellie Powell Matt & Laura Powers Michael & Annette Radvansky Judith Ragsdale Richie & CeCe Ray Loren & Shannon Regier
Rob & Sara Robinson Paul & Jeana Rogers Drake & Robin Sacks Rick & Deanna Seabolt Christopher & Shannon Sevier Peter & Megan Shedden Ray & Nancy Sievert Russell & Royale Spahr Jack & Marcia Stibbs Bill & D’Anne Surber David & Heidi Sweet Tommy Tatum Brandon & Erica Thompson Tim & Julie Turner Christopher & Patricia Van Horn Brent & Darla VanderPol Rob & Karen VanTil Cesar & Daisy Vargas Vernon & Alison Veldekens Walter & Lori Wassell William & Gretchen Welsh Dave & Rebecca Williams Michael & Nancy Yanochik Robert & Cassandra Yearwood Harold & Aeri York Scott & Amy Young Shawn & Kimberly Young Stephen & Susi Zeal
Anadarko Aid To Education Chevron Humankind Matching Gift EP Energy General Electric Honeywell International Charity Matching Ken & Ruthie Melber Foundation Noble Foundation Phillips 66 United Technologies VanTil Mobile Home Park Wells Fargo Foundation
We sincerely appreciate all of those who so generously gave to our capital campaign for the Joshua Building. Thank you for helping Woodlands Christian to truly build, grow and excel!
The Woodlands Christian Academy5800 Academy Way, The Woodlands, Texas 77384 | T 936-273-2555 | F 936-271-3115www.twca.net
Please contact Kellie Armstrong, Director of Development regarding any errors or discrepancies in this list. [email protected] or 936-273-2555, ext. 1010
Students Compete Well At ACSI Regional Spelling Bee
The Woodlands Christian Academy had a spectacular showing at the ACSI Regional Spelling bee at Alpha Omega Academy in Huntsville on Friday, January 15. Out of the 150 students competing in the spelling bee, eighth grade student Connor Davis finished
in 9th place overall and seventh grade student Connor Dechiro finished in 12th place! In the seventh grade division, Connor Dechiro had to face his classmate, Reece Ray, in a spell off in order to advance to the next round. Tanner Torres also gave a great effort in the seventh grade competition. Sixth grade students representing Woodlands Christian were Anne McCoy, and Rachel McKay who advanced to the ninth round. Also competing in the sixth grade division was Daniel Sharron who advanced to the eighth round. Of the 28 students competing in the fourth grade division, Gianna Radvansky finished in 4th place and endured 17 rounds of competition! Also competing in the fourth grade division was Cara Kent.
Third grade was represented by Hudson Howard, Alistair Cuevas and Tami Adesiyan. In the fifth grade competition, Ben Paylor made it all the way to the fifth round of this very tough division. Also representing the fifth grade were Katie Wise and Evan Giacona. The competition was tough, but our students persevered and proudly represented TWCA!
Information and photo submitted by Mia Harpel.
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT NEWS
JANUARY 22, 2016
District Play Continues For Warrior Basketball Teams
District play continues for the Warrior boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball teams. On the boys’ side, the Warriors travelled to Sugarland on January 15 for a contest with Logos Prep and came away with a 59-53 win. On Tuesday, January 19 the team was on the road again, this time facing St. Thomas Episcopal posting a 50-73 loss. The team is now 3-1 in district play. The Warriors are back home for a game with Faith West on Friday, January 22. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. The girls’ varsity team posted a 37-22 win in their game against Logos Prep last Friday. They continued their road swing on January 19 against St. Thomas Episcopal and came away with a 23-29 win. The team is now 2-2 in district play. The Lady Warriors return to their home court against Faith West on Friday, January 22. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m.
The race for the district title in on! Come out and support your Warrior basketball teams!
WOODLANDS CHRISTIAN BASKETBALL
Be A Part Of The 500! Join us for our 4th annual White Out game on February 9
when our boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball teams take on St. Thomas Episcopal. Our goal is to have 500 excited Warrior basketball fans in the stands
that evening all decked out in white, and we want you to be in that number!.
Show your Warrior pride by wearing one of our White Out shirts designed especially for this event!
Order your White Out spirit shirt by clicking here. All shirts are $15. Deadline for orders is Wednesday, January 27.
Shirts will be available for pick-up in The Armory on Friday, February 5.
On Saturday, January 16 several members of the varsity track team competed in the University of Houston Indoor Track & Field meet. All of our athletes competed very well against many of the public school and club track athletes from Dallas, San Antonio and Houston areas. We are excited about the upcoming track season!
Information & photos submitted by Coach Tom Earle.
Photos from left to right - Alyssa Regier in the 800m, Greg Bunch in the 800m, and Hailey Hanigan in the mile.
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT NEWS
JANUARY 22, 2016
Warrior Track Update
Warrior Baseball Team Prepares For Upcoming Season
The Warrior varsity baseball team is busily preparing for the upcoming season and will host two scrimmages at home. The first will be held on Tuesday, January 26 at 6:00 p.m. when the Warriors host the MTB Mustangs. A Saturday afternoon scrimmage with the West Houston Thunder will be held on January 30 with the first pitch scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
Sophomores - Big Bend National Park.
All School News
JANUARY 22, 2016
PTF Ladies Bible Study Begins January 27, 2016
1:30 p.m. Library
Join the PTF Ladies Bible Study for The Armor of God, a seven week study that is more than merely a biblical description of the believer’s inventory; it is an action plan for putting on your armor
and developing a personalized strategy to secure victory.
Materials will be distributed during the first class. So that we may have adequate materials, please contact
With Authors Barrett & Jenifer Johnson From INFO For Families
Sunday January 24th 6:30 PM
The Woodlands Christian Academy, Timothy Building, MPR Kindly RSVP by clicking here.
(Adults Only Please)
Hosted by the Bryngelson, Harvey, Monsivaiz, Powers & Ray Families Questions? Contact Laura Powers - [email protected]
Re-Enrollment Deadline Is Thursday, February 11! The final day for submitting enrollment contracts for the
2016-2017 school year is Thursday, February 11 at 4:00 p.m. After this date, early enrollment discounts expire and
all available class slots will be filled with students in our wait pool. In response to suggestions from many parents in the fall survey, we have for the first time disclosed
potential additional fees (trips, athletics, laptops, etc.) in the contracts to help families plan. In the past, these fees were not released and billed until the fall, often catching families by surprise.
Not all of these fees are due now, but we hope that communicating these fees in advance will be helpful to you.
If you did not receive your contract or if you have questions, please contact Kathy Montes in the business office. [email protected] or 936-273-2555, ext. 1005.
