Congratulations to the following students who sang in the GMEA (Georgia Music Educators Association) District 10 Solo and Ensemble Event, hosted here at Westminster on April 28.
Earning Superior Awards:
Lizzy Cave
Amy Chan
Anna Grimm
Ellie Lynch
Gini Blake Nichols
Earning Excellent Awards:
Auvia Carter
Katie Bell Fulcher
Lillie Gore
Elizabeth Inman
Abigayle Kelley
Deaje McCain
Lauren McGahee
Savannah Smith
Lauren Starrette
“What if?” Pencils
During the course of the school year, each student’s birthday was recognized in Lower School Chapel with a “What if?” pencil. There is a small supply of these question-mark-shaped pencils available for purchase. If interested, please send a dollar (per pencil) in an envelope marked with your child’s name.
Time Traveling Westminster Moms
When Mrs. Bone’s class went to the Bell School on May 7, the chaperones seemed to enjoy the trip as much as their children did.
Muffins for Mom
This has become a first grade annual celebration of Moms and the hats the students make for the moms to wear are to be rivaled with Kentucky Derby fashion. The young students dress in their “best,” read a letter aloud to mom, pull out her chair and serve her snacks.
Fourth Grade Guests
Science Enrichment continues with visits from Circulatory System and Disease Prevention Specialists/moms. Dr. Sarita Cross (photo right) talked about the circulatory system and School Nurse, Kelly Hitchcock (photo left) took the students’ blood pressure.
Are you a germaphobe? If so, Miss Buurma’s classroom was not the place to be on Tuesday afternoon! Amanda Green, RN and Nurse Epidemiologist spoke about disease prevention. Following her presentation each student was given a special formula to rub on his/her hand. Ms. Green then used a black light let the students see otherwise invisible germs on their hands.
Author’s Hour Photo Gallery
Second Grade Author’s Hour is a special time for students to read aloud their short stories to their parents and peers. These students have been working on creative writing skills throughout the year.
7-on-7 Passing League
Each Tuesday night in June – beginning June 12
Please note: Not all Westminster players will participate. This event is only for our linebackers, defensive backfield, quarterback, receivers and offensive backs.
All games will be played at Greenbrier High School and Middle School fields from 6 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Each week, we’ll hear a brief word of spiritual encouragement from a guest speaker and at our last 7-on-7 practice, all teams are invited to stay for a cookout served up by local Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) board members and volunteers.
Lower and Middle School Football Camp
Week of June 25-29
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Summer Strength & Conditioning Workouts
June & July | Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
We will do strength and conditioning workouts as well as football specific drills. During June, most Tuesdays will include 7-on-7 practice.
Summer workouts will begin June 4 and continue through July 24. No workouts will be held on July 2, 3 and 5 or July 26, 30 and 31.
Pre-Season Football Practice
Begins August 6 – August 8
Practice will start at 4:30 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. We will break for snacks and ‘chalk talk’ throughout practice.
In-Season Football Practice
After school, daily practice begins on August 9
Questions about any of the above? Contact Coach Bryan.
Our Girls Varsity Soccer Team won the GISA State title by defeating Augusta Prep 1-0 on Saturday, May 12. Great job to the team and to Coach Freace! (Above photo by Mike Hearon.)
To read about the victory, read the article from the Sunday, May 13 edition of The Augusta Chronicle or watch the sports update on WJBF News Channel 6.
Fourth Grade Poetry Hour
On Tuesday, May 1, Mr. Greiner’s and Miss Buurma’s students recited poems at the annual fourth grade Poetry Hour in the Lower School Media Center. Following the event parents enjoyed being served refreshments by their child.
More Time Travelers
Mrs. Bone’s fifth grade class traveled to the Bell School, a 100-year-old, one-room schoolhouse on Monday, May 7. For more information on what students experience on this annual fifth grade field trip, visit our previous news post.
Haley Barinowski was selected as one of six finalists for the Augusta Exchange Club’s competition for Youth of the Year. She was honored by the Exchange Club at a banquet on May 3 held at First Baptist Church. Students are chosen based on grade point average, extracurricular activities and an essay competition.
The below information is an excerpt from the May issue of Booster Club’s monthly publication, the Booster Buzz.
We have wrapped up another highly successful year for the Westminster Booster Club. By the end of this fiscal year, we will have given approximately $31,000 to the Athletic Department for capital improvements. This year’s contributions include:
Overall Athletic Participation Statistics
Division Participation Breakdowns
Middle School 81%
Upper School 72%
Class Participation Breakdowns
6th Grade 75%
7th Grade 83%
8th Grade 85%
9th Grade 67%
10th Grade 84%
11th Grade 66%
12th Grade 67%
Number of Athletic Teams at Westminster 37
Number of Coaches for MS, JV and Varsity 45
Number of Sports Academy (grade1-5) participants 203
(summer not included)
Number of Sports Academy Coaches 20
Number of Booster Club Officers 21
Number of Booster Club Sports Representatives 18
Number of Booster Club Members 92
Number of Athletic Events held on campus (approx.) 13
THANK YOU
We are indebted to our Booster Club members and countless volunteers – parents, grandparents, friends, and older students – who staff our gates and concession stands throughout the year. Without their participation, none of our success would be possible.
We are already looking forward to next year and encourage you to consider joining the Booster Club! Have a blessed summer!
Parent Coordinator Sign Up forms will be available soon for the 2012/2013 school year.
Box Tops & Free Monies
Thanks for a successful school year! We surpassed our Box Tops collection goal by $300, earning a total of $2,900. Please keep clipping Box Tops over the summer. Also, use your grocery partner cards at Publix & BiLo and RedCards at Target (Partners in Education).
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On Thursday, May 3, all Varsity and Junior Varsity athletes from the 2011-12 year were honored at the annual Athletics Banquet. With so many exciting achievements for our student athletes this year, the event served as an enjoyable look back at the year in sports. Two alumni were inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame, Tufik Assad (’01) and Austin Jackson (’01).
Also at the event, both a male and female are selected as stand-out athletes. The Female Athlete of the Year was awarded to senior Anna Hearon and the Male Athlete of the Year to senior Patrick Moseley.
| Winter Cheerleading Coach’s Award – Caitlyn Newbrey & Claire Zecha MVP – Leila KnoxCompetitive Cheerleading Coach’s Award – Haleigh Swierski & Frances Plunkett MVP – Anna Hearon & Haley BarinowskiJV Cheerleading Coach’s Award – Caroline Gibbs & Anderson Jenkins MVP – Alex DudichBoys Varsity Cross Country Coach’s Award – Drew McCartney Most Improved – Caleb Lively MVP – Michael Montesclaros Girls Varsity Cross Country Varsity Golf Girls Varsity Swimming Boys Varsity Swimming Girls Varsity Tennis Boys Varsity Tennis Girls Varsity Track |
Boys Varsity Track Coach’s Award – Drew McCartney Most Improved – Caleb Lively MVP – Michael MontesclarosVarsity Baseball Coach’s Award – Shayne Rimer Best Defensive Player – Evan Crutchfield Best Offensive Player – Tim Nabholz MVP – Michael McCraithVarsity Football Coach’s Award – Tim Nabholz Best Defensive Player – Will Newton Best Offensive Player – Patrick Moseley MVP – Jose Rosaldo Girls Varsity Soccer Boys Varsity Soccer Girls Varsity Basketball Boys JV BAsketball Boys Varsity Basketball |
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