WCA Week at a Glance, 4/29 – 5/3

  • Purple Up Day is on Monday, April 29, in honor of Military Child Appreciation Month. Please have your students wear jeans and a purple shirt. 
  • Friday, May 17, is an 11:30 early dismissal. Childcare will be provided for Upper and Lower School.  
  • The Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast is on Friday, May 17th, from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. Please RSVP with me at mcnamarac@williamsburgchristian.org to ensure we have enough food and drinks for everyone. Your help with our events and activities this school year was indispensable; we could not have done this without you! Your contributions have made a real difference, and we want to take this opportunity to thank you.
  • We are looking for a family who would be interested in hosting a father and his 8-year-old daughter for three weeks (August 4th- August 25th). If you are interested, please email Ms. Bialon at bialone@williamsburgchristian.org 
  • We are looking for homestay families and our students from Colombia for the new academic school year. We have 5 students from Colombia: 3 boys for the 9th grade and 2 girls for the 9th grade who are interested in joining WCA. Please contact Evelina Bialon if you would be interested in hosting.

  • 3rd Grade through 5th grade: Academy Performing Arts is on Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. 
  • 4th and 5th Grade: The Puppet Ministry Team, “Minor Prophets,” meets on Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
  • First-grade and Second-grade field trips to the Army Transportation Museum are on Thursday, May 2.
  • Lower School Field Day is on Friday, May 3. Students need to wear their class colors:
    • Kindergarten – Red
    • 1st – Orange
    • 2nd – Yellow
    • 3rd – Green
    • 4th – Blue
    • 5th – Purple
  • Please sign up if you would like to help on Field Day. Sign up genius
  • Please sign up here to bring snacks on Field Day.  LS Field Day Snacks
  • Please bring a water bottle (make sure the student’s name is on it) and pack a lunch for your student. 
  • The Kindergarten field trip to Holly Fork Farm for strawberry picking is on Tuesday, May 7.
  • Kindergarten class: Muffins with Mom is on Wednesday, May 15, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
  • The Academic Performing Arts showcase is on Thursday, May 16, at 6:00 pm in the cafetorium.
  • Map Testing:
    • Kindergarten: May 13 & May 14 at 11:00 
    • First grade: May 16 & May 17 at 9:00
    • Second Grade: May 7 & May 8 at 9:00 
    • Third grade: May 8, May 9 & May 10 at 9:00 
    • Fourth grade: May 13, May 14 & May 15 at 9:00 
    • Fifth grade: April 30, May 1 & May 2 at 9:00 
  • The 5th Grade Award Ceremony is on Friday, May 24, at 8:30 am.
  • The K- 4th Grade Awards Ceremony is on Friday, May 24, at 9:30 am. 
  • The SY 24-25 Supply Lists have been posted on Parent Central. The lists for next year have been organized by grade level.
  • Prom (9th-12th grade) is on Saturday, April 27, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., in the Greenspring West Clubhouse. The theme is masquerade, and the tickets cost $25. Prom Flyer
  • Our 10th -12th Grade Girls Small Group Members, along with our High School Women’s Club, are leading a service project to support at-risk women of the greater Williamsburg area. This project is an item drive for the Avalon Center and shelter. Our students are asking for t-shirts and sweatpants in larger sizes and full-size personal care (deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body soap, and dental care) on behalf of the Avalon Center. The collection boxes will be in the front lobby of the school until April 30th. Avalon Drive Flyer
  • The 12th-grade Boys are hosting a Car Wash during our Community Service day on Wednesday, May 1st, from 10:30 am to 1:15 pm. Please bring your car by for a clean. Donations will be collected and given to the Lackey Clinic.
  • Field Day for 6th through 12th grade will be held all day on Friday, May 3rd. Students need to wear their class colors.
    • Seniors – red
    • Juniors – blue 
    • Sophomores – green
    • Freshman- white
    • 8th grade – black
    • 7th grade – purple
    • 6th grade – orange 

Dominion Dogs’ food truck will be there from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Please bring money to buy lunch, or bring your own lunch. Dominion Dogs Menu

  • Spring MAP Assessments for 6th through 8th grades will occur during 1st block on May 6, May 7, and May 9. All students are to come to the cafetorium with charged Chromebooks. 
  • The Senior Thesis Parent Panel is on Monday, May 6, from 10:00 – 11:30 am. This is a capstone project for the seniors in Bible class. Mr. Vas is looking for volunteers to participate on the panel. Please contact Mr. Vas at vasd@williamsburgchristian.org if you are interested.
  • Traditional Senior Exams (for Learners not taking DP Courses)
    •  May 6: Math (8:05- 9:35)        Bible (10:00-11:30)
    • May 7: Science (8:05 – 9:35)   Language Acquisition (10:00-11:30) 
    • May 8:Lang & Lit (8:05- 9:35)   Personal Finance (10:00-11:30)
    • May 9: Individuals & Societies (8:05-9:35)    Art, Music, Drama (10:00-11:30)
  • 6th – 11th grades Exams are from May 20 – 24
  • The US Awards Ceremony is on Thursday, May 16, at 10:00 am 
  • Commencement Ceremony is on Saturday, May 18, at 10:00 am 
  • Upper School students and parents receive their textbooks and supplies list at Upper School Orientation on July 13. Supplies information is provided on each course’s syllabus. At the beginning of every school year, Upper School students are provided with a three-week halo period to get supplies and texts for each course.
  • Save the Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024, the Upper School Fall Retreat Camp Friendship near Charlottesville, VA, will leave at 7:00 a.m. and return at 10:00 p.m. Friday, October 11, will be a remote learning school because of the late arrival the night before. More information will be available during the Upper School Orientation on July 13.  

  • Proceeds from PWCA fundraisers will support the purchase of books for the lower school library. If you would like to skip the fundraising and purchase books, please contact Nicole at pwca@williamsburgchristian.org.
  • Don’t forget to sign up!! RaiseRight Gift Card Program supports PWCA through your daily purchases! A simple way to shop for your everyday purchases and raise fundraising rebates at the same time! Raise Right Program 
  • The PWCA has partnered with Planet Aid to provide a way for our students and community to do something positive for the environment. Planet Aid works to raise awareness and inspire our youth to help make a difference in the world.  Planet Aid helps recycle your unwanted clothing to keep them out of the landfill and give them a second chance to be reused. Gather up all your unwanted clothing. Place it in a bag to bring to the yellow donation bin out in the parking lot. Planet Aid Flyer

 

  • WCA Connections meetings:
    • Upper School – Tuesday, May 7 at 8:15 am
    • Lower School – Tuesday, May 14 at 8:15 am 
  • May 20-24: All grades 11:30 dismissal
  • May 23 US Last Day of School
  • May 24 LS Last Day of School

 

*Athletics times and dates are subject to change. For the most updated information, look for your individual sports “week at a glance” Sunday email sent by coaches.

  • Monday, 4/29/24 
    • 6:15-7:30 am – Track & Field Practice @ WCA
    • 3:30-6:30 pm – JV & Varsity Golf Match @ Sleepy Hole Golf Course (4700 Sleepy Hole Rd. Suffolk, VA); golfers not attending the match are welcome to hit balls @ Kiskiack with adult supervision during usual practice hours
    • 4:30-6:30 pm – Varsity Girls Soccer GAME HOME vs Millwood School 
    • 4:30-7:00 pm – Boys Baseball GAME AWAY @ Millwood School (1500 Millwood School Ln. Midlothian, VA 23112)
  • Tuesday, 4/30/24 
    • 4:30-6:30 pm – Varsity Girls Soccer GAME HOME vs Grove Christian School (Senior Night)
    • 4:30-7:00 pm – Varsity Boys Baseball GAME HOME vs Grove Christian School (Senior Night) 

 

  • Wednesday, 5/01/24 
    • 2:30-3:30 pm – Junior Eagles Volleyball & Tennis Session 4
    • 3:00-4:30 pm – Golf Practice for potential match players @ Kiskiack Golf Course
    • 5:45-7:45 pm – Track Practice @ Jamestown HS Track (bus leaves @ 5:00 pm from WCA)

 

  • Thursday, 5/02/24 
    • 3:30-5:00 pm – Track practice canceled due to meet the following day
    • 3:30-6:30 pm – JV & Varsity Golf Match @ First Tee Golf Course (100 Everett St, Richmond, VA) 
    • 4:15-6:30 pm – Varsity Girls Soccer VMAC QF’s GAME AWAY @ Deep Run Park vs Grove Christian School (9900 Ridgefield Pkwy, Richmond, VA)
    • 5:00-7:00 pm – Varsity Boys Baseball Practice 

 

  • Friday, 5/03/24 
    • 4:00-8:00 pm – Varsity Track Meet @ Woodberry Forest School (898 Woodberry Forest Rd., Woodberry Forest, VA)

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