Athletic Updates

Attached is a copy of the NCISAA fan/spectator policy for fall sports. We understand the disappointment of parents who will not be able to attend every game this season, although we are hopeful that the spectator policy will be loosened with further review as the fall seasons get started. The NCISAA released the following statement: “The Association is excited to see student-athletes get an opportunity to compete.  As member schools continue to grow confident in their protocols as it relates to COVID-19 management, we fully anticipate more schools competing.  The Board of Trustees will continue to re-evaluate the current Fan/Spectator Policy.  We thank you for your patience and trust as we all work together in this endeavor.”

Essential personnel (as determined by sport) are allowed to attend games. We have a sign-up list for parents to volunteer for these positions. Please see your child’s coach to volunteer for a position at a game.

The official statements from the NCISAA are included below for your review.

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A Time to Say Goodbye

Rebecca Collier holding a Togolese flag

Ever since Miss Collier came to us (and filled a great need at WCS, I might add), we have know that our days with her are limited. When she joined the faculty for the 2018-2019 school year, she already had plans in motion to go to Togo, Africa, as a missionary/teacher. A series of delays kept her with us for two years, but today, we are faced with both sadness for us and excitement for Miss Collier, as we prepare for her to leave us for the mission field.

Miss Collier is asking for prayers as she heads out on this journey to which God has called her. See her latest update letter below, and you can follow her journey on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rcolliertogo.

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Paul Brenner named Van Lunen Fellow

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (August 28, 2020)—Paul Brenner, Administrator at Wayne Christian School in Goldsboro, NC, has been selected by the Van Lunen Center for Executive Management in Christian Schools at Calvin University for a 2020-2021 fellowship. 

The Van Lunen Center’s 2020-2021 cohort of fellows include educators from 22 schools across the United States and Canada, and one from Haiti. For photos and school affiliations of fellows, visit http://www.calvin.edu/vanlunen/vanlunen_fellows/.

The Fellows program, now in its 13th year, is designed for school heads who seek professional development in their work as administrators of faith-based schools. The majority of participant expenses are covered by the Van Lunen Center, including cost of instruction, lodging, meals, coaching and access to topic experts.

The Van Lunen Center was established at Calvin College (now University) in January 2007 with a $2.5 million endowment gift to the college from the Richard D. Van Lunen Foundation. Subsequent gifts from several foundations, individual gifts and Christian school associations support the center. Its purpose is to provide executive management education for senior leaders of schools based on the historic Christian faith. 

“The sessions are focused on content with experts in their field, and include collaborative, active-learning workshops and presentations,” according to Yvonne Ferwerda, director of the Van Lunen Center. 

“In areas essential to today’s heads of school such as conflict transformation, board governance, sustainability and development, marketing and enrollment, and strategic planning,” she said, “participants will deepen their own leadership, develop skills, and create deep relationships with peers and leaders. They will become more prepared to craft and implement a sustainable Christian educational mission with parents, teachers and other supporting communities.”

This year, the program begins with monthly online sessions in September, October, and two online sessions in November 2020. It continues in January 2021 for five days, and ends with three days in July 2021. Between sessions, faculty coaching and consultant support is available via phone and online tools to assist fellows with their applied school project.

The Van Lunen Center was established to serve faith-based schools large and small across the U.S. and Canada with a big-tent philosophy, reaching out to schools from a wide range of faith traditions, including Baptist, Catholic, evangelical Protestant, Episcopal, independent Christian, Lutheran, Mennonite and Reformed Christian day schools.
For more information, contact  info@vanlunencenter.org or visit www.vanlunencenter.org.

Social Contracts

You’ve probably heard your students talking about making social contracts in their classes. And you might have asked yourself, “what is a social contract?” Social contracts are the guidelines in our classrooms that students write out to determine how they are agreeing to treat each other.

Wayne Christian School strives to strengthen the relationship between teachers and students in their classrooms. Capturing Kids’ Hearts is a process that helps us achieve classrooms of high-performing students. It is a relationship-building approach to discipline that creates self-managing classrooms. Capturing Kids’ Hearts enables teachers to create high-achieving classrooms by strengthening student’s connectedness to others through enhancing healthy bonds with their teachers and establishing collaborative agreements of acceptable behavior, called Social Contracts.

At the beginning of the school year, each classroom will develop a Social Contract. The students, facilitated by their teacher, will flush out the behaviors that personify what God calls us to do in Micah 6:8.  Through this process, the teacher will ensure that the following four questions are covered.  The four questions include:

  • How do you want to be treated by the teacher?
  • How do you want to be treated by each other?
  • How do you think the teacher wants to be treated by you?
  • How do we want to treat each other when there is conflict?

The resulting answers make up a list of adjectives which serve as the basis for student expectations of behavior in the classroom. The Social Contract is signed by all classroom members including the teacher. The document is a living document and is referred to on a regular basis to highlight success and serves as a guide for when problems arise.

Capturing Kids’ Hearts is a process. The goal is to maintain classroom boundaries while preserving the relationship between students and teachers, and Capturing Kids’ Heart is the process at the basis of our discipline policy. You can find more information about social contracts and the CKH process in our student handbook.

Parent Update: August 24

Mrs. Hinton’s second grade class on the first day of school.

Thank you all for helping us have a great first day of school! We’ve said it over and over throughout the last few months, and here we are saying it again…thank you for your support! Thank you for entrusting us with your children. Thank you for your patience as we work through the snags of the first week of school.

We are so excited about the unprecedented growth taking place on our campus! We are starting this school year with 129 new students and 16 new faculty and staff members. With this growth comes normal growing pains, and we are doing our best to work them all out.

Middle School and High School Schedules

Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Anderson are working to correct schedules for students whose schedules still need tweaking. Students who would like to request a change to their schedule should see Mrs. Anderson.

Arrival

Arrival went pretty smoothly this morning. Thank you for working together to make this process work. Make sure you are dropping your child off in the designated location:

  • Middle School and High School: back driveway by the upper school buildings
    • Form two lines as you pull around the loop.
    • Make sure you pull completely around the curve and are even with sidewalk before letting your children out of the car. 
  • 4th and 5th grade: end door of the elementary building (door nearest the gym)
    • Pull up near the canopy on the sidewalk before letting students out of the car.
    • When merging back into the drive-line, be aware of cars merging into the 2nd-3rd grade drop-off line.
  • 2nd and 3rd grade: front door of the elementary building
    • Merge into the drop-off line after the drop-off point for 4th-5th grade.
  • Kindergarten and 1st grade: end door of the elementary building nearest the administrative building
    • Form two lines as you pull around the corner to the end door.

I’ve attached a campus map showing the path for each drop-off point to help you learn where to go. Follow the directions of the staff members posted at various points directing traffic. We also have multiple staff members posted at each drop-off point to assist students in getting into the building.

Dismissal

We are making some adjustments to how we handle dismissal based on feedback from today. Make sure you have your car tag hanging from the rearview mirror with the student’s name showing. Elementary parents who do not have a car tag need to contact Amy Gady at agrady@waynechristian.org. Middle school and high school parents who need a car tag should contact Pam Reason at preason@waynechristian.org.

  • Middle school and high school
    • In the loop by the upper school buildings, in the same location as morning drop-off 
    • Pull all the way up to the stop sign and the staff will call your student to come out. 
    • You can help speed up the pickup process by encouraging your child to head outside quickly after being called.
  • Elementary 
    • At the front entrance of the elementary building
    • Two lines form using the parking spots in front of the elementary building and the gym and the right-hand drive lane. 
    • Leave the left-hand drive lane open for traffic to drive through campus to the daycare or the exit.

WCS Hiring Announcement

WCS is pleased to announce the hiring of the following faculty members:

Mr. Folz with his family

Mr. Andrew Folz: Upper School Math and Science

A lot of folks probably know my better half, Mrs. Chelsea Folz, one of the math teachers at WCS.  I have a background in civil engineering and project management and have served in the US Air Force and Air Force Reserves for over 11 years.  I studied Civil Engineering at NCSU (Go Pack!) and finished a Master’s in Engineering Management at the Air Force Institute of Technology.  Chelsea and I are excited to serve together at Wayne Christian School and are so blessed to be here!

Mrs. Jessica Butts: Second Grade

I grew up in Grantham, NC and now live in Goldsboro. NC. I have worked in the public school system for 6 years as an assistant in grades from Pre-K all the way up to 4th grade. While working I received my Bachelors Degree from Liberty University in Early Childhood Interdisciplinary Studies. I am excited about teaching at Wayne Christian because I get to share my love of teaching and the great God we serve with my students everyday. I can remember making my sister do “homework” during the summer because we would play teacher everyday. This has been a lifelong dream of mine and it is coming true.

I am a mom of 2 beautiful girls, a 2 year old and a 6 month old. As a family we are big Disney fans. We also love spending time with our families on the weekend. We are excited to have the opportunity to learn and grow at Wayne Christian. We attend Bethel Church in Goldsboro. My favorite Bible verse is Deuteronomy 32:4 “He is the rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he.”

Mrs. Butts with her family
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Ms. Lauren Edwards: Third Grade

My name is Lauren Edwards, and I’m from La Grange, NC. I recently graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. I completed student teaching at Princeton Elementary, and I also have experience working in kids ministry at Long Hollow Baptist Church in Hendersonville, TN. When I graduated from Wayne Christian in 2016, I had no idea I would be teaching here a few years later. Having a Christian education impacted my spiritual growth drastically, and I cannot wait to teach children from a biblical worldview! I am most excited about being able to share the love of Christ with my students every day. 

Mrs. Madeline Hinton: Second Grade

My name is Madeline Hinton. I was born and raised in Wayne County, North Carolina. I graduated from Southern Wayne High School in 2016 and attended Liberty University, where I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. This is my first year of teaching, and I am so excited to learn and grow as an educator as well as be a part of the Wayne Christian family. 

This past June I married my wonderful husband, Trey. We love spending time with our family, being outdoors, and visiting new places! You can usually find me on the back porch drinking coffee and reading a good book, shopping the dollar spot Target, or in the Chick Fil A drive-thru!  I also love working alongside parents to help their kids find a love for learning. I am so excited for this school year! Bring on the new adventures! 

Mrs. Hinton with her husband

Back to School

WCS Reopening Plan

Our reopening plan is attached to this post. Questions about the plan can be addressed to Luis Miranda at lmiranda@waynechristian.org.

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Remote Learning

Please know that we will be flexible for any student that chooses to attend school remotely. Your child will have the flexibility to be all remote, or you could choose to have him/her attend a few days a week and do the rest remotely. You also have the option to have him/her attend part of the day in person and the rest remotely, whatever you feel would work best for your family. We want to make this as easy as possible for you and for your family and we want to ensure that our families have options.

If you are planning to do remote learning either full-time or on a regularly-scheduled part-time basis (i.e. attending on campus 1-2 days a week and remote the rest of the week), please contact either Pam Reason (preason@waynechristian.org) for middle/high school or Amy Grady (agrady@waynechristian.org) by August 19 to confirm your remote learning arrangements. Remote learning students can pick up books in the school office on Friday, August 21, between 9:00am-3:00pm.

Student Handbook

The student handbook for the 2020-2021 school year is now available at http://www.waynechristian.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Final-Student-Handbook-2020-2021.pdf

Class Assignments

Elementary: You should receive a letter in the mail soon with your child’s class assignment.

Upper School: You will receive an email with your class schedule.

School Supplies

Supply lists can be found at https://wcstalontimes.org/2020/06/18/supply-lists-available/.

Open House Plan

Orientation will be held on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday during the week of August 17.

Kindergarten: 

Half the class will attend on Thursday, August 20, students will be in class from 8:00-11:30 am. Parents will meet in the gym for a 30-minute parent meeting at 11:00. Students will join their parents at 11:30. 

Half the class will attend on Friday, August 21, students will be in class from 8:00-11:30 am. Parents will meet in the gym for a 30-minute parent meeting at 11:00. Students will join their parents at 11:30.

See your K5 welcome letter for your child’s specific day. If you are uncertain, contact Amy Grady in the elementary office. 

Elementary (1st-5th): Thursday, August 20

Last Names A-M–4:00-5:30 visit classrooms, 5:30-6:00 meeting

Last Names N-Z–6:00-7:30 visit classrooms, 7:30-8:00 meeting 

Middle School: Tuesday, August 18

Last Names A-M–4:00-5:30 visit classrooms, 5:30-6:00 meeting

Last Names N-Z–6:00-7:30 visit classrooms, 7:30-8:00 meeting 

High School: Monday, August 17

Last Names A-M–4:00-5:30 visit classrooms, 5:30-6:00 meeting

Last Names N-Z–6:00-7:30 visit classrooms, 7:30-8:00 meeting 

Help Needed for Campus Projects

WCS has two projects that we could use some assistance completing before the school year starts. If you are available to help with either of the projects listed below, please contact Luis Miranda at lmiranda@waynechristian.org or 919-735-5605 ext. 143.

Constructing a wall to split a classroom

With the addition of a new middle school assistant principal, we need to create another office space in the middle school building. We would like to split a small classroom next to the testing center to both expand the testing center and create the office for Mrs. Fox. We would love some volunteers with construction experience who are able to help with this project.

Assembling Picnic Tables

We have purchased picnic tables to create an outdoor dining space for our students to utilize on days that weather permits, and we need help assembling the tables and setting up the picnic area.

Parent Update: July 23

It is our mission–as it always has been–to partner with parents in the education of your children from a Biblical worldview. This mission remains the same whether your children are physically present in the classroom or learning remotely from home.  If you have not already completed this survey about your intent to return to school, please take a minute to do so now. Knowing your thoughts on whether your children are returning to campus or not helps us as we continue making plans for the school year.

Healthy Environment Protocols

A healthy environment is essential in order to bring everyone on campus.  Here are some of the procedures we are putting in place:

  1. We will be asking everyone to ensure they are healthy upon arrival every morning, and make doubly certain with temperature checks in the mornings for students and employees.  
  2. We have doubled our cleaning bill to include several new services with High Standard Cleaning.
    1. Cleaning bathrooms throughout the day
    2. Nightly sanitizing in classrooms
    3. Twice-weekly electro-magnetic germ zapping
  3. We will ask everybody older than 3rd grade to wear masks when changing classes since social distancing is difficult while at lockers.

In addition, we are working on protocols for several different scenarios if somebody tests positive for the virus. Part of those protocols are for what remote learning will look like if we have to go to 100% remote learning for an extended period of time.

Remote Learning Details

We understand that our families have different needs. While we are going to be open for on-campus learning, we understand that some of you may choose to keep your children home and instead utilize remote learning. After a lengthy discussion, we have narrowed down what we are and are not able to offer for remote learning.

  1. Lesson plans for the week will be available on Monday mornings.
  2. Deadlines will be the same as in the classroom; grace will be given for extenuating circumstances, the same as it is for students in the classroom.
  3. Teachers will provide notes, links, supplemental videos, and other materials that are used in the classroom. We are still exploring the best way to get these materials to you and will let you know when we come to a decision on which platform to use.
  4. Due to privacy concerns, we cannot offer live feed video in our classrooms.
  5. Questions will be answered by teachers when they are available throughout the day. 
  6. Communicate with individual teachers if you need to schedule a time 

Lunch Time

We know that many of you have concerns about what lunch time will look like. We have purchased a dozen cafeteria tables for the gym and 6 picnic tables for outdoor eating, and we are working out the details of lunch happening in cafe B and the gym. 

Upper School Athletic Update

The NCISAA has communicated several updates pertaining to fall sports for all schools.  

All sports, except football, will begin practice on August 10, once the governor implements Phase 3 for NC. According to the NCISAA, the state must be in Phase 3 for this updated Fall Sports Calendar to be implemented. 

We will continue with summer workouts until August 10. Any student participating in summer workouts or planning to try out for a fall sport must have a current sports physical on file before beginning workouts or practice. If you are unable to see your regular doctor for a physical, all of the urgent care walk-in clinics in Goldsboro offer sports physicals. 

Key Dates

  • All sports will maintain Stage 1 or Stage 2 off-season workouts until Aug. 10
  • Workouts for all student-athletes will continue to take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 7:30 – 9am in the weight-room until August 10 when Fall Sports practices begin. 
  • Volleyball, boys’ basketball, and football will continue summer workouts/open gym until August 10.
    • Volleyball on Tuesday and Thursday from 9-11 am 
    • Boys’ basketball on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9-11 am
    • Football on Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-7 pm
  • Aug. 10 – All sports (except football) will start practices
    • Dead Period starts for all winter and spring sports
    • NCISAA is working on return to play protocols
  • Aug. 24 – Scrimmages may start for Fall Sports (except FB)
  • Sept. 4 – First games for Fall Sports (except FB)

For more information, please see the attached document from the NCISAA outlining guidelines for fall sports. When more updates are provided to us by the NCISAA, including a calendar for football, we will pass this information to our families.

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