Hamilton Christian Academy
Volume 16 Issue 11
1415 8th Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
October 23, 2014
(337) 439-1178 Phone / (337)433-1877 Fax
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www.hcawarriors.org
FROM DR. SHAWA:
A RETURN ON YOUR INVESTMENT
Private education is expensive. We all are aware that sacrifices must be made for our students to attend HCA.
Therefore, we must do everything possible to make sure that our students are receiving the very best in their
educational pursuits.
I do not want HCA to be known primarily as an “anti-common core” school. We are for high standards, and our
students are afforded a Christ-centered, college-prepared education. Our test scores show that our students are
prepared to pursue their futures wherever God may lead them.
The return on your investment will be seen in the days, weeks, and years to come. This has been demonstrated in
my own family. One of our greatest challenges and responsibilities is our family. We only have this opportunity to
provide the very best that we can for each of them. We certainly need God’s strength and wisdom for the task.
I commend each of you as I witness your student’s growth in maturity and spiritual development. They are all at
different levels of development, and some are still deciding about yielding their entire body, soul, and spirit to the
Lord. But for many it is evident that they are seeking a deeper relationship with Christ.
Thanks for investing in the future of your students. Thank you for desiring them to be in a school where the Lord is
invited into each classroom.
Each child is a blessing and a special gift from God!
Thank you, Lord, for your blessings,
Ray Shawa, Jr.
WARRIOR NATION FAMILY
We have been presented with an opportunity to have an HCA float in the Lake Charles Christmas parade. If you
would like to help decorate the float, please call the office and leave your name and number.
We also need donations to help cover the cost of decorating the float. If the Lord has given you financial blessings,
perhaps you could help in this endeavor. It will be great advertising and outreach, as well as a great witness to who
we are here at HCA!
COME TO CHAPEL:
PreK – 2nd – Thursday – 8:15 – 8:45
3rd – 5th – Friday – 8:10 – 8:45
Middle and High – Thursday – 10:15 – 11:15
UPCOMING CHAPEL SPEAKERS:
OCTOBER:
23 – Alexx Hebert – Glad Tidings Church
30 – Justin Hill – McNeese State
University Baseball Coach
NOVEMBER:
6 – Veteran’s Day Program
13 – Chan Willis – 1st Presbyterian
20 – Thomas Johnson – Throne of Grace
HCA CALENDAR
October
29 – ASVAB 11th Grade
31 – End of 2nd Six weeks / Blood Drive
/ Last day to purchase a Senior Ad for
the yearbook / Ad content due for
business and personal ads (Senior ad
content due April 29)
November 2nd – Daylight Savings Time Ends;
Set clocks back one hour.
4 – Picture Orders due in small envelope
provided in package – one order, one
payment, per envelope, per student
10-11 – Veteran’s Day Holiday
24-28 – Thanksgiving Break
December 19 – End of 3rd Six weeks
22 – January 2 – Christmas and New Year’s Holidays
SAVE THE DATE
HAMILTON ON THE BAYOU
SILENT AND LIVE AUCTION!
APRIL 18, 2015
MOMS-IN-TOUCH - Mondays at 8:00 a.m.
Congratulations – all academic in volleyball
Veronica Stewart
Hamilton Christian
Class 1A
The Academic Composite Team is composed of those senior student-athletes with the highest grade point
averages from all classes/divisions in a sport. These student-athletes will be recognized and honored during the
State Championships of their sport. Congratulations, Veronica!
PICTURE ORDERS DUE 11/4/14
Proofs were sent home 10/21/14 with your student. All orders and money are due to homeroom
teachers by Tuesday, November 4. All orders must be returned in the envelope provided with
the order form showing through the window - one order, one payment, per envelope, per
student.
BE A BLESSING!
HCA will be assisting the Kiwanis in collecting new and gently used coats for people who need coats
to keep warm this winter. They will be collecting October 27 until the middle of December. Let’s be a
blessing to many this Christmas!
YEARBOOK ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SENIORS!
Please note that Senior Ads must be paid for by October 31; the ad content is due April 29. Go online to
hcawarriors.org and click on the link that says: Seniors submit your words here!
OAK PARK FOOD PANTRY CANNED FOOD DRIVE
The High School Student Council is sponsoring a school-wide food drive, and we need all PreK – 12th grade students
to assist us. Help us help those who are less fortunate by collecting canned food that will be given to families over
the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Suggested items include the following: regular sized cans of green
beans, green peas, corn, mixed vegetables, soup, canned meats, pork n’ beans, grape jelly, and peanut butter, and
macaroni and cheese in a box. Please bring your items to collection boxes in homeroom by November 17, and
representatives from the Oak Park Food Pantry will pick them up. Please be a part of blessing others!
VETERAN’S DAY PROGRAM
Hamilton Christian Academy will be honoring our community's veterans and celebrating America and Freedom
on November 6, 2014, at 10:15 a.m., in the Dr. David G. Moore Complex.
Master Sgt. Kenneth Smith, Sr., will be the guest speaker. Music will be performed by the Hamilton Christian
Choir and Praise Band, Mrs. Madonna Massey of Livingway Pentecostal Church, and Christian music artists
Tim and Kym Couch and Lynette Johnson.
ATTENTION JUNIORS AND SENIORS!
Scholarship - Al's Formal Wear offers two $1,000 College Scholarships. Applications are accepted from October
2014 - May 2015. Visit Alsformalwear.com/scholarships-apply.asp for an application.
Go to [email protected] for practice for the SAT if you wish to take it.
Parents: If you want to register your son or daughter for the NCAA, the following will direct you.
Go to www.eligibilitycenter.org, click on "How to Register for the NCAA,” click on "Parent" or "Student" and follow the
directions from there.
GO TO HCAWARRIORS.ORG FOR SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION AND ACT DEADLINES!
BLOOD DRIVE
HCA will have a Blood Drive on Friday, October 31. Students seventeen and over may donate; students that are
sixteen may donate with a parent's consent. If our school meets a certain quota for the school year, one of our
seniors will receive a $500 scholarship. Please invite your family members to support our blood drive!
PTO NEWS
TEACHER WISHLISTS
MRS. CINDY BLAZEK, PK TEACHER, WOULD LIKE A COMBO DVD/VHS PLAYER FOR HER CLASS. SHE
REQUESTS A COMBO BECAUSE OF SPACE.
MISS AMANDA HACKLER, 3RD GRADE TEACHER, WOULD LIKE A 4 X 6 COLORFUL OR SOLID
COLORED RUG TO GO UNDER HER PROMETHEAN BOARD WHEN THE CHILDREN ARE DOING A
GROUP ACTIVITY THERE.
EDLINE
Edline activation codes for NEW families are ready for pick-up by parents / legal guardians at the front office.
ATTENTION TRAVELERS:
Interested in the June 2015 Tour of England, France, Switzerland, Italy, and Greece? It is not too late! The
price, however, will increase in October. Go to eftours.com, Tour #1489042EE, European Showcase,
Group Leader – June Migues
Warrior Football Schedule 2014
Date
Time
Opponent
Place
October 24, 2014
7:00 pm
Oberlin
Home
October 30, 2014
7:00 pm
Merryville
Away
November 7, 2014
7:00 pm
Grand Lake (Sr. Night / HC)
Volleyball Schedule 2014
Date
October 23
October 28
District Games *
Game
Northside Christian *
Sacred Heart GC *
Location
Home
Away
Time
5:00, 6:00
5:30, 6:30
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