Coach of the Year Award Given to Coach Patterson January 7, 2008 On Tuesday, December 20, a special presentation was made in chapel by the president of the Western New York Board of Women's Soccer (WNYBOWS).  After considering women's soccer coaches from 53 public and private schools throughout western New York, the WNYBOWS voted to give Coach Jessica Patterson the 2007 Coach of the Year Award. This Award is designed to recognize a coach who has inspired her team to play with excellence.  Congratulations, Coach Patterson!!! Students Participate in ECMEA Instrumental Festival January 28, 2008 Our instrumental students with more than one year of study on their instrument participated in the ECMEA Instrumental Festival, earning grades ranging from 89 to 100%.  A generous grant by the grandparents of students at WSCS allowed us to once again become members of the Erie County Music Educators Association.  As members we can participate in the Instrumental Festival as well as the Choral events.  We also have access to the library of sheet music for bands and choir.  The Festival was held the first three Saturdays in January at area high schools.  Elementary Students participated on the 4th at Depew, Junior High students were adjudicated at Orchard Park on the 12th and High school students at Alden on the 18th. Each student chose a piece from the ECMEA's approved list working with their teacher; they spent many hours practicing, and then performed in front of a single adjudicator.  They played the piece they selected, played scales selected by the adjudicator, and also showed their skills at sight reading; playing a piece provided by the adjudicator after just one minute of preparation.  Mrs. Reen pointed out benefits of participation:  "It gives the students an independent evaluation of their skill level; at the higher levels it gives them an opportunity to compete for a place in the Erie County Orchestra or Erie County Band.  It also provides a benchmark for the school, giving us an indication of how our skill levels measure up." OPEN HOUSE- THURSDAY NIGHT February 4, 2007 Please make your plans now to join us for our 2008 Open House this Thursday (February 7).  The evening begins at 6:45 with registration followed by a meeting with all parents in the auditorium.  Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to visit a sampling of your child's classes.  We encourage you to bring some friends who might like to learn about opportunities for their children at WSCS! Recruitment Scholarships Available February 14th, 2008 As in the past, WSCS Continues to offer recruitment scholarshipos to our school families.  If you are directly involved in encouraging a new family to enroldl in WSCS, your family is eligible for a $150 scholarship.  There is no limit on how many of these scholarships may be earned.  the only requirement is that a new family remain enrolled for a semester.  This scholarship is desgned to help you as you help others become acquainted with the benefits of Christian education. Please call the school office if you have any questions! Academic Progress Reports December 20, 2007 Academic progress reports for the first five weeks of the second quarter are due to be issued today.  As in the past, you should sign the top and have your child return the signed part to his or her teacher. Also, please discuss the report with your child.  If a low grade was received, feel free to call or set up an appointment with the teacher to discuss how improvement might be made.  Help your child set a goal for improvement during the last five weeks of the quarter.  Help your child develop good study habits.  Set a goal of excellence! INK JET Cartridges AND CELL PHONES December 20, 2007 Please remember to help WSCS by turning in HP and LexMark printer cartridges and cell phones for recycyling to the Ministry Office.  WSCS OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 7TH December 20, 2007 Please take note that our annual open house is scheduled for an earlier date this year.  Make your plans now to visit your child's classes.  We encourage you to bring some friends who might like to learn about opportunities for their children at WSCS! New Computers, New Software, and New Books!

December 10, 2007

Through special monies grated to WSCS for computers, software, and books, our students will see several new items around the building as the year progesses.   We have been able to secure many new upgrade licenses for our Microsoft Office software.  Also, one new computer will be placed in several of our elementary classrooms (they should arrive in January).  Educational software has already arrived for grades 1-6.  Over $4,500 in computer software and hardware has been provided.  Boxes of new books have arrived for the library.  Our librarian, Mrs. Cline, will be busy over the next several weeks adding a wide variety of new materials to our library shelves for our students to enjoy.

An Opportunity to Help Our Music Department!