Grandparents Honor Day 2023

GRANDPARENTS' HONOR DAY

WESLEYAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

PSALM 103:17

FROM DR. DAVID RAY HEAD OF SCHOOL

Dear Grandparents and Special Guests,

Each year we host our WCA Grandparents’ Day to honor and celebrate the important role that you play in the lives of our students. Wesleyan Christian Academy has been blessed beyond measure with your faithful support for our students and for our school. When I think of you, I think of Philippians 1:3-4:

“I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. . .”

Thank you. Thank you for your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. You will be encouraged to know that Wesleyan Christian Academy is committed to providing your grandchild(ren) with academic experiences rooted in Scriptures and Christian values. We are more than a school; we are a family. And YOU, as loving supporters of our students and their education, are cherished members.

Our theme verse for this year’s Grandparents’ Honor Day event is from Psalm 103:17.

“But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children.”

Our lives on this earth are frail and fleeting, but God and his love in Christ Jesus is from everlasting to everlasting! God has promised to bless those who fear His name, and nothing can hinder the accomplishment of His will. When considering such magnificent mercy and faithfulness, all of creation should stand in awe and give praise to His name! May praise and adoration of the Lord Jesus resound from the heart of every student, teacher, parent and grandparent at Wesleyan Christian Academy.

Thank you, grandparents! We love you and we are thankful for you!

Sincerely,

David Ray, Ed.D.

MEET OUR ELEMENTARY FACULTY

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Kristy Morrison

SPECIALISTS

ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL: Emily Orman

TK TEACHERS: Gina Adams (TA), Elizabeth West, Morgan Gardner, Cheryl Turcotte (TA)

K TEACHERS: Lindsay Carroll (TA), Cayla Cecil, Madelyn Rini (TA), Anita Brand, Ruth Broome (TA), Jessica Jackson

1ST GRADE TEACHERS: Ciara Lind (TA), Amy Jordan, Teneicea Burchette, Jennifer Sutton (TA) , Emily Poe, Dawn Frank (TA)

2ND GRADE TEACHERS: Marcie Piotrowski (TA), Lauren Rivera, Jen Gaskill (TA), Tonia Schram, Donna Cebollero, Mandy Baysden (TA)

3RD GRADE TEACHERS: Holly Potter (TA), Katie Hambright, Jenny Derr, Evangel Trent, Marcie Piotrowski (TA)

4TH GRADE TEACHERS: Melissa Ray, Lisa Nelson (TA), Melissa Jardina, Clara Hodgin, Jennifer Carr (TA), Mary Pat Ray

SPECIALISTS: Kendra Randazzo (Guidance), Emily Mack (Media/Tech), Kathryn Wright (Art), Tyler Wilson (Speech), Holly Barber (Resource), Brenda Cook (PE), Lauren Lambeth (Resource), Sarah Gray (Music), Tabitha Cardwell (STEM), Stormy Henning (Art Assistant), Erin Bowman (Media/Tech Assistant)

KINDERGARTEN TEAM

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

3RD GRADE TEAM

2ND GRADE TEAM

1ST GRADE TEAM

4TH GRADE TEAM

TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN TEAM

TK PROGRAM

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH, 8:30 AM

FARLOW KENNEDY CENTER

Welcome & Prayer ....................................................................................................Mrs. Emily Orman

Bible Verses ..................................................................................................................................... TK

Psalm 92:1

James 1:17

Songs ...............................................................................................................................................

"Do it for Grandma"

"Grandma, Grandpa"

"You Are My Sunshine" Breakfast

KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH, 8:30 AM

Psalm 119:105

1 John 1:5b

Songs .............................................................................................................................. Kindergarten

"Grandma, Grandpa"

"Let's Go See Our Grandparents"

"Grandma's Glasses"

Breakfast in Cafeteria

1ST AND 2ND GRADE PROGRAM

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH, 10:00 AM

AUDITORIUM

Welcome ..................................................................................................................Mrs. Emily Orman

Prayer ....................................................................................................................... Mr. Quintin Ayers

Congregational Hymn ......................................................................................................... "It Is Well"

Pledges ...................................................................................................................... Led by 1st Grade

Grandparents Poem .............................................................................................................. 1st Grade

Grandparents Song ............................................................................................................... 1st Grade

"What Do You Call Your Grandparents?"

Chapel Song .............................................................................................................. 1st & 2nd Grade

"Resurrection Day"

Video

Bible Verse .......................................................................................................................... 2nd Grade

Proverbs 3:5-6

Acrostic Poem...................................................................................................................... 2nd Grade

"Grandparents"

Grandparents Song ............................................................................................................. 2nd Grade

"Grandma and Grandpa"

Grandparent Awards ................................................................................................Mrs. Emily Orman

Closing ............................................................................................................................ Dr. David Ray

"But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, his righteousness with their children’s children"

Psalm 103:17

3RD AND 4TH GRADE PROGRAM

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH, 10:00 AM

AUDITORIUM

Welcome ..................................................................................................................Mrs. Emily Orman

Prayer ....................................................................................................................... Mr. Quintin Ayers

Congregational Hymn ......................................................................................................... "It Is Well"

Pledges ..................................................................................................................... Led by 3rd Grade

Grandparents Reading ......................................................................................................... 3rd Grade

"The Ultimate Guide to Grandmas and Grandpas"

Grandparents Song .............................................................................................................. 3rd Grade

"Grandma and Grandpa"

Chapel Song ............................................................................................................... 3rd & 4th Grade

"Resurrection Day"

Video

Grandparent Idioms ............................................................................................................. 4th Grade

Grandparents Song .............................................................................................................. 4th Grade

"My Sunshine"

Grandparent Awards ................................................................................................Mrs. Emily Orman

Closing ............................................................................................................................ Dr. David Ray

WAYS YOU CAN GIVE TO WESLEYAN

"EACH OF YOU SHOULD GIVE WHAT YOU HAVE DECIDED IN YOUR HEART TO GIVE, NOT RELUCTANTLY OR UNDER COMPULSION, FOR GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER."

- 2 CORINTHIANS 9:7

TIME

PRAYING FOR OUR SCHOOL VOLUNTEERING IN THE CLASSROOM SPENDING TIME WITH YOUR GRANDCHILDREN SHARING BIBLICAL TRUTH WITH YOUR GRANDCHILDREN

TALENT

SERVING

THE TROJAN BOOSTER CLUB

THE PARENT & TEACHERS ORGANIZATION (PTO)

THE PATRONS OF THE PERFORMING ARTS THE ANNUAL GIFT GIVING COMMITTEE MOMS IN PRAYER

TREASURE

GIVING

ANNUAL GIFT GIVING CAMPAIGN

FINANCIAL AID

DESIGNATED GIFTS LEGACY GIFT

TO KNOW AND LIVE THE TRUTH

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT WESLEYAN

RELATIONSHIPS

WCA teachers not only teach our students, they also pray and care for them. Their goal is to be an extension of the home, especially when it comes to guiding students in biblical truth and love.

CELEBRATIONS

We love celebrating our students!! Each month, Principal Orman recognizes our students’ birthdays with a special treat – just for them!

ACADEMICS

Our teachers take joy in preparing practical, engaging applications to help our students learn!

PARTNERING WITH PARENTS

The holidays are a special time at Wesleyan. Parents love joining their students in the time-honored WCA tradition of building Gingerbread Houses together.

SPIRITUAL LIFE

All WCA students have the privilege of attending Chapel weekly. Worship time begins each chapel, followed by a meaningful message from a faculty member or guest speaker.

THE ARTS

Each spring, our 3rd and 4th graders present the annual Elementary Musical! It’s a show-stopper with a biblical message that gives students an opportunity to share their gifts and talents.

SERVICE

One of our many service projects lands in November when students prepare shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. We delivered over 350 boxes to Samaritan’s Purse last year!

CELEBRATING COMMUNITY

Our Elementary Games Day is the perfect way to wrap up the year, celebrating new friendships and all that we’ve learned!

WESLEYAN: THE BIG PICTURE

ELEMENTARY 342 MIDDLE SCHOOL 289 ENRICHMENT 52 HIGH SCHOOL 348

1031 AVERAGE GPA:

$8MM+ Highest possible score: 1600 Highest possible score: 36 (On a scale of 0 - 4.0.) 3.61

JENNA PETTY, ELEMENTARY PARENT

38

18 ATHLETIC TEAMS SPORTS

3

THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES A SCHOOL YEAR

1 Elementary and 2 High School

SPIRITUAL LIFE 2023 - 2024

ELEMENTARY THEME

3

INTERNATIONAL MISSION TRIPS

SCHOLAR ATHLETES

• 68% of high school students participate in athletics.

(230 High school student athletes.)

• 70% of those participants are scholar athletes.

(161 High school scholar athletes.)

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MUSICAL PERFORMANCE GROUPS

MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL THEME

WEEKLY SMALL GROUPS

ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL CHAPELS +

100's

OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE HOURS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Wesleyan grandparents are invited to attend any of our special events, serve on one of our parent-led organizations, or volunteer at any of our school functions. We hope you can join us!

Dec

Jan

Feb 9

Feb 22

Feb 22-25

Mar 1

For a complete school events calendar, please visit www.wcatrojans.org/events on our website.

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