Monday, December 12 – Christmas Pajamas
Tuesday, December 13 – Jingle Bells
Wednesday, December 14 – Wear Green or Red
Thursday, December 15 – Christmas Socks
Friday, December 16 – Christmas Shirt or Sweatshirt

K-8

Monday, December 12 – Pajama Day
Tuesday, December 13 – Grandma Sweater Day or Christmas Shirt Day
Wednesday, December 14 – Christmas Character Day (Santa, elf, reindeer, Snowman, etc.)
Thursday, December 15 – Christmas Hat Day

High School

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Monday, December 12 – Winter Wonderland
Tuesday, December 13 – Tacky Christmas
Wednesday, December 14 – Santa’s Workshop
Thursday, December 15 – Be the Tree Day
Friday, December 16 – Santa Hat and Spirit Shirt Day

Thursday, December 15 – Santa Hat and Spirit Shirt Day

Blue volleyball went to the semi-finals, losing to Christbridge in a hotly contested match. Gold football took third place in league, and was the “team to beat” at the end of the season. Gold volleyball was second place in league despite critical injuries. Our Blue Football team took third place in league, and was very competitive throughout the season. The hardest working bunch of all, our cross country runners, did very well in league, week in and week out.

SPORTSMANSHIP awards! Gold football, Blue volleyball, and Gold volleyball won the league sportsmanship award! It is such a privilege to be associated with such a fine group of athletes, coaches, and parents. Thank YOU teachers for your support. The kids eyes just light up when they see you on the sideline, or in the stands watching them play. I also thank you for your patience in helping them with makeup work.

Coach Mac

Please spread the message to any and all who desire to see Christian students equipped to make a difference in the world.

One of the many exciting initiatives for Western Christian students this year was the implementation of the iPad Learning Labs. As a result of the generous contributions from the Western community, we are thrilled to offer this revolutionary academic experience. Students have never been more engaged and excited about learning.

The iPad Learning Lab and other classroom technologies are all part of Western Christian’s ongoing effort to provide a “21st Century Classroom” for our students. Studies have shown improvement in student engagement, self-esteem, motivation, technical proficiency and creativity when technology is effectively integrated into the classroom. Due to rapid change in the areas of science, entrepreneurship, the arts and all other professional fields, Western Christian seeks to showcase innovation and creativity as we prepare students for leadership in the future.

The availability of “21st Century Classroom” resources, such as interactive whiteboards and iPad Learning Labs, would not be possible without the strong financial support from the community. We are most appreciative to all who have answered the call!

Through the 21st Century Classroom Initiative we are seeking financial support to raise funds for:

• Grade level and subject specific applications for the iPad Learning Labs K-12
• Interactive whiteboards for grades K-2
• Digital document cameras for grades K-12
• iPad integrated science equipment for grades 9-12
• An iPad for each classroom grades K-8 (Which we are proud to announce has been accomplished!)

We have currently raised almost $13,000 of our all school goal of $40,000. We ask that you prayerfully consider making a year-end contribution of $20, $50, $100 or more as the Lord would lead you. Please know that no level of giving is too small.  Your generosity and joy-filled giving will provide students an advantage in making a difference in the world for Christ.

May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you. May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.

School sees tablets as a tool for learning

Article from DailyBulletin.com
Sandra Emerson, Staff Writer
Created: 07/04/2011 07:02:10 AM PDT

UPLAND – For Western Christian Schools’ officials, Apple iPads will be viewed as a tool for learning rather than a distraction during class.

Western’s High School campus in Upland and k-8 campus in Claremont, will each have 30 iPads traveling from classroom to classroom when school starts in September.

“This year we thought what a great idea to raise money for iPad lab, which is basically a portable computer lab, but instead of using standard PC or Mac computers it will be done with the iPad,” said Brandon Doolittle, advancement director at Western Christian Schools.

So far, 50 iPads have been purchased with money raised during a fundraiser in May. Doolittle is raising money for an additional 10.

The ultimate goal will be to have an iPad for every student, Doolittle said.

“This is kind of like our kick start to get teachers used to it, get students used to it and to get parents familiar with where we’re going as a school,” Doolittle said. “If all goes well we could see this implemented at the high school for the 2012-13 school year as a one to one program.”

For students who do not like the idea of dissecting a frog during science class, there’s an App for that.

“Once you have the frog dissected you can pick apart the organs that have been exposed and they get enlarged full screen and you move them in in a 3D space and read about their functions,” Doolittle said.

Teachers are currently researching various ways to implement the use of the iPad and its applications into their 2011-12 curriculum, Doolittle said.

“One of the best things about the iads are that they can provide a tool for teachers to reach student of all different learning styles,” Doolittle said. “You have your visual learners, your auditory learners, and your tactile/kinesthetic learners.”

The iPad labs will also help to compliment the curriculum for both advanced students and those who need help catching up, Doolittle said.

Plus, the iPads have a long battery life and weigh less than a textbook, which pleases Holly Wood, a parent of two students at Western Christian High School.

“As a parent you’re concerned for your children in so many different ways and carrying a backpack loaded with books has proven to be harmful to their spines and their backs,” Wood said.

Wood is also a believer if giving children the latest technology to help them prepare for college.

“If they don’t have an understanding of technology when they graduate from high school they’re going to be lost,” Wood said.

The Bible Department at Western Christian Schools aims to be a resource to the local professional community by being the catalyst for such fellowship. To that aim, WCS has established the Christian Professionals’ Fellowship (CPF) as a place of gathering for like-spirited professionals to share practical and relevant biblical application of God’s vision for the business world.

This invitation is open to all Christian professionals. Please feel free to invite others who would like to enjoy a morning of worship and fellowship. We look forward to seeing you there.

Our first meeting will be Friday May 20th from 7:00-7:45am. Click here for complete details.

• Please email Coach Krista Matlock, kmatlock@westernchristian.org, in order to receive a cheer tryout packet.
• There will be a mandatory parent meeting Friday May 6th at 6:30pm in the High School West Building Room 204 (2nd Floor).
• Teacher References are due to Mrs. Matlock by Tuesday, May 3rd.

Students came dressed in togas of many colors and ate food that was common in the ancient Roman times. Some food items were appetizer soup – lentil, grapes, meat slices, cheese, rolls and sweet cakes for desert. Students were served by “slaves”: Mrs. Marston, Mr. Qishta and Mrs. Cortez.

Entertainment included the performance of the tragedy of Julius Caesar. Actors where chosen from the seventh grade class. Special appearances of the emperors Nero, Caligula and Tiberius explaining their view on life. Special vocal performance by Lena Curti and Chelsea Nuss. Thank You girls!

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