http://www.wcsmiami.org/ EDU News http://www.wcsmiami.org/permalink/159605/69545 Boys' volleyball wins season opener! Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:16:41 EST 159605 http://www.wcsmiami.org/permalink/159583/69545 The Miami Herald recognizes Danny Reyes as one of "Last Week's Best"! Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:21:14 EST 159583 http://www.wcsmiami.org/permalink/159406/69545 In a chilly night at the Univeristy of Miami Ballpark, Westminster Baseball pulls out the win! Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:07:40 EST 159406 http://www.wcsmiami.org/permalink/159372/69545 Congratulations to Stephanie Golik, who was the overall winner of the Dade Heritage Trust Student Art Contest; and, to Kevin Lyn, who won second place, and to William Currie, who won third place in the HS division. In addition, Amanda Miehe and Stephanie Golik each won Honorable Mention awards for their watercolor botanicals in the HS division of the Fairchild Botanic Tropical Garden's Challenge. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:32:31 EST 159372 http://www.wcsmiami.org/permalink/151127/69545 MS students showed their love for the people of Haiti during their "Have a Heart for Haiti" drive. Sponsored by the Middle School Student Council and the Junior National Honor Society, students were encouraged to forgo the usual flowers and candy at Valentine's, and instead donate items needed in Haiti. Students who participated received a heart to place on their locker that says, "I have a heart for Haiti." The drive achieved about 50% participation. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:36:42 EST 151127 http://www.wcsmiami.org/permalink/151043/69545 The Honors Girls' Ensemble performed for the Coral Gables Music Club on Tues., Feb. 16.  Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:38:20 EST 151043 http://www.wcsmiami.org/permalink/151031/69545 The ES Student Council raised $650 for Haiti by selling hot chocolate and doughnuts on a cold, school morning. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:40:11 EST 151031 http://www.wcsmiami.org/permalink/151018/69545 Mrs. McCoy's third grade class entertained guests Mr. West, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Barnett and several others during the "Name It" book report presentations. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:07:26 EST 151018 http://www.wcsmiami.org/permalink/151013/69545 Save the Date! Thurs., March 11, is "Exciting Education Evening" in the Elementary School! From 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, teachers and students will be displaying some of the exciting things they have been doing at school. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:39:12 EST 151013 http://www.wcsmiami.org/permalink/151011/69545 Expressing oneself in art throughout history has been a common theme in many cultures. But have you ever thought about the history of cartooning? Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:26:25 EST 151011 http://www.wcsmiami.org/permalink/151008/69545 Freshmen Jack Erdozain and Justin Filpes won first place with four wins and no losses in a Debate Competition against 48 teams from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:25:23 EST 151008 http://www.wcsmiami.org/permalink/150996/69545 Every year in the spring the AP English 11 classes are part of Book Club - their third book-related project of the year. The students are divided into groups of five, and each group reads a different book. Every week for five weeks the students take turns being the facilitator, who is responsible for preparing a quiz for the group and leading the in-depth discussions. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:52:54 EST 150996 http://www.wcsmiami.org/permalink/150992/69545 The HS Science Club continues to explore the beauty of South Florida and recently went canoeing from Deering Estate. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:37:01 EST 150992 http://www.wcsmiami.org/permalink/150928/69545 Congratulations to MS student Isabella Pestana, whose artwork was accepted into the Fairchild Tropical Gardens Art Challenge and earned an Honorable Mention Award. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:07:09 EST 150928 http://www.wcsmiami.org/permalink/150983/69545 Twenty-three HS students were inducted into Mu Alpha Theta, the national math honor society. To be eligible for membership, a student must have completed four semesters of college preparatory mathematics and be enrolled in a fifth semester. In addition, a student must maintain an A average in these courses. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:34:46 EST 150983 http://www.wcsmiami.org/permalink/150965/69545 It is an exciting time at WCS! The school is about to mark a very important milestone - its 50th Anniversary - and we want everyone to be part of this important celebration. Since 1961, thousands of students and their families have been part of the Westminster community and we are working to bring as many of these folks together for a series of spectacular events to celebrate the blessings God has provided over the last 50 years. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:39:12 EST 150965 http://www.wcsmiami.org/permalink/150765/69545 Congratulations to Fine Arts Chair Rick T. Adams, who was recently recognized as a Donus D. Roberts Quad Ruby Coach for the National Forensic League (NFL), as announced in the January issue of "Rostrum." Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:08:45 EST 150765 http://www.wcsmiami.org/permalink/150961/69545 When I grow up, I want to be...PK3 students had the chance to consider their answers while listening to presentations from parents who came to share about their occupations with the students. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:30:39 EST 150961 http://www.wcsmiami.org/permalink/150957/69545 Westminster Christian School and Old Cutler Presbyterian Church present "7 Secrets of Parenting Adult Children" on Sat., Mar. 13, from 8:30 to 12:30 p.m. at Old Cutler Presbyterian. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:31:42 EST 150957 http://www.wcsmiami.org/permalink/146607/69545 "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" is a mother/son event presented by Parents' Guild on Fri., Mar. 26 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:41:55 EST 146607 http://www.wcsmiami.org/permalink/150593/69545 WCS is proud to have its five nominees to Boys State selected by the American Legion to attend this summer's program. They are (as pictured): Andrew Hays, Alberto Salabarria, John Barrios, Matthew Fernandez, and Nicholas Kuntz. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:32:50 EST 150593 http://www.wcsmiami.org/permalink/150583/69545 Congratulations to WCS Juniors Andrew Hays, Alberto Salabarria, Kyle Jensen and Eddie DeAguiar who achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:20:28 EST 150583 http://www.wcsmiami.org/permalink/150580/69545 Congratulations to Freshman Colin Lee for being chosen to perform on viola with the New World Symphony Side by Side concert on Sat., Mar. 20. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:40:13 EST 150580 http://www.wcsmiami.org/permalink/150578/69545 WCS Sophomores Richard Diaz, Chris Boyett, Jessica Forbes, and Jeanine Perez were selected to attend the Young Leaders Conference at the University of Florida. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:39:10 EST 150578 http://www.wcsmiami.org/permalink/150570/69545 The sixth grade history class is bubbling with excitement. After reading a historical fiction novel, the students creatively designed board games that showcased some of the historical information they learned and demonstrated their understanding of literary components such as setting, character, plot, and the like. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:27:32 EST 150570 http://www.wcsmiami.org/permalink/150574/69545 On January 9, 2010, the Warrior's Boys' Basketball Team won first place in the MCDS tournament, also known as Miami Country Day Tournament! Winning the tournament gave WCS a lead among other schools. Eighth grade and WCS middle school "A" team player, Matthew Zelhof, commented, "It was awesome to win the tournament and we knew that we deserved it!" Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:37:35 EST 150574 http://www.wcsmiami.org/permalink/151045/69545 Congratulations are in order to Westminster's Orchestras and Choirs! All four orchestras, two HS and two MS, received Superior ratings at the Florida Orchestra Association Musical Performance Assessments. Both HS orchestras will now go to State. All four choirs evaluated at the Florida Vocal Association Music Performance Assessments were rated Superior and will now move on to State (HS) and/or Orlando (MS) competitions later this spring. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:07:14 EST 151045 http://www.wcsmiami.org/permalink/151024/69545 The first through fifth grade students were able to enjoy the abstract sculpture of Yayoi Kusama and Mark Di Suvero during a recent field trip to Fairchild Tropical Gardens. After studying the two-dimensional abstract art of Mondrian, Pollack, and Kandinsky in our regular classroom sessions, it was fun to be about to climb and walk around real sculptures! Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:47:42 EST 151024 http://www.wcsmiami.org/permalink/151003/69545 Congratulations to the ES and MS Quest students who participated and took the top awards at the Future Problem Solvers Regional Competition. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:38:34 EST 151003 http://www.wcsmiami.org/permalink/150967/69545 Westminster's first graduating class was a special group of students who had a hand in many of the traditions that we still practice today. In planning the 50th Anniversary Celebration, our first order of business was to contact the students from the first graduating class, and this is what we learned. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:44:17 EST 150967 http://www.wcsmiami.org/permalink/150714/69545 While most WCS students slept in during the Teacher Workday on Feb. 12, Senior AJ Tablada, Junior Carter Moylan, and Sophomore Victor Mora got up early and headed to the University of Miami for its 28th Annual Honor Band. It is an honor for the students selected from schools across South Florida to participate and play under the direction of the University's finest conductors. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:34:45 EST 150714 http://www.wcsmiami.org/permalink/150702/69545 Artwork from seven Westminster students was juried into the Miami-Dade Youth Fair Fine Arts Show, and two of the students won awards. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:33:15 EST 150702 http://www.wcsmiami.org/permalink/150690/69545 The WCS Junior Thespian Troupe competed for the first time in the International Thespian Society's Junior Thespian Florida State Festival on Feb. 12 and 13. Representing Westminster at the event were eighth grade students: Michael Martinez, Anabella Mazariegos, C.J. Heck, and Anthony Rivera. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:42:06 EST 150690 http://www.wcsmiami.org/permalink/150452/69545 Westminster's Varsity Football Team has 3 athletes selected to All-State Teams! Click the link to read the full article posted in The Miami Herald. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:42:51 EST 150452 http://www.wcsmiami.org/permalink/150450/69545 Click the link to view The Miami Herald's Preseason Outlooks. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:29:03 EST 150450 http://www.wcsmiami.org/permalink/137924/69545 Reserve your seats today for the WCS "Pearls of Wisdom" Gala on Sat., Mar. 20, at the Hotel InterContinental in Downtown Miami. This event is the primary fundraiser for the WCS Financial Aid Fund, which is a lifeline for so many deserving students and families. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:42:28 EST 137924