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Happy Birthday To<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3\/9:<\/b> Mrs. Christi Waguespack       3\/12:<\/b> Caroline Carriere       3\/12:<\/b> Jesse Carriere       3\/23:<\/b> Jude Ruiz       3\/23:<\/b> Adeline Nealy       3\/25:<\/b> Amelia Nealy       3\/25:<\/b> Mr. Jordan Bresnihan       3\/30:<\/b> Judah Davidson       3\/30:<\/b> Maci Mouton       \n<\/marquee><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Field Trip Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Noah Kidder<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mrs. Darlene’s class went on an exciting field trip to the Children’s Museum last month. The Kindergarteners got to experience what it’s like to be a Veterinarian. They also had a blast putting together giant puzzles and playing in an ambulance. Once they got back, they had a wonderful picnic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

AARON’S ANNOUNCEMENTS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Aaron Alexander <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alright, imagine March starting with a super fun break! We didn’t need to imagine! It happened! From the very first day until the 10th, there was no school! That’s a whole lot of time for playing games, reading cool books, or just hanging out with your friends and family. Then, after everyone had a chance to relax and have fun, we came back to school on Monday, March 10th. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But don’t worry, because another awesome day is coming soon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Thursday March 20th, it’s Grandparents’ Day! Presentations for our Grandparents will begin at 9 am in the gym! Stick around after for light refreshments! This will be a wonderful day to honor your grandparents with special presentations and quality time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caroline’s Classroom Chronicles<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Caroline Robertson<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Mrs. Darlene\u2019s class, the Kindergarteners had a strong February! These little ones learned how to count money, finished two spelling tests, and started reading in their McGuffey Primers. As mentioned above, they also went on a field trip to the Lafayette Children\u2019s Museum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Mrs. Christi\u2019s First grade class, they learned how to add with doubles in Math, which is double digits and ones, and also learned to tell time to the half hour, and how to divide squares to fourths. Mrs. Christi just finished reading Peter Rabbit aloud to them and has plans to start a new book in March. They also had some fun with spelling and writing in Math, using fake pepperonis on a fake pizza. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mrs. Jessica\u2019s Second Graders did a potluck party for the South Western states of Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Her class is doing excellent in Math, and are moving ahead at a rapid pace. In their Bible class, they read Exodus, diving into the birth of Moses, the plagues, and the Israelites deliverance from Egypt. They also learned about sea creatures, specifically whales and sharks, in Science. Lastly, in Literature, they read The Borrowers<\/em>, a book about small people who live in regular human houses who borrow things from the tall people they are so afraid of. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Mrs. Katies Third and Fourth grade class, they moved to a new book in Literature called Mr. Popper\u2019s Penguins<\/em>. In Math, they learned long division, and in Science they covered leaves and roots while starting a compost bin. For Bible, they began the book of 1 Samuel<\/em>, and finished through the entire month. Then in History, they learned about the early colonial pastors, such as: Samuel Kirkland and Jonathan Edwards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Fifth and Sixth graders, taught by Mrs. Anna, learned about astronomy in Science. In this class, they made a sundial, which is a device that helps you tell what time it is by using the sun’s position. They also finished The Witch of Black Bird Pond.<\/em> While doing these studies, Mrs. Anna’s students have also been learning the Greek language.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CCA’s Seventh and Eighth Graders had a full month. They learned percentages, surface area, and lateral surface area in Mr. Jordan’s Math classes. In his Humanities class, they finished Plutarch’s Lives<\/em>. For Mr. Eric’s Biblical Finance class, they were taught about identity theft, and how to save money. Then, in Ms. Belle’s Grammar class, they wrote a narrative piece about our recent Snow Day. For Physical Science, Ms. Belle divided the class into three groups and each were assigned a Science Experiment – some even filmed their experiments for the entire class to watch! Finally, in Logic, these busy students learned about the square of opposition – they’ll need that knowledge for future Rhetoric classes, trust me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Ninth and Tenth grade class were on a roll this past month. In Writing and Rhetoric, they finished their first two impersonation essays, impersonating investigative journalist, Nellie Bly, and World War I soldier, Henry Williamson, who was an eye witness to the Christmas Truce during that war. In Dr. Stan\u2019s Biology class, they completed their second paper of the school year. Then in Art, taught by Miss Shirah, they finished a drawing of a town of their own design. Lastly, in Humanities, they read Uncle Tom’s Cabin<\/em>, The<\/em> Communist Manifesto<\/em>, Abraham Lincoln: Selected Speeches and Writings<\/em>, and Christianity and Liberalism<\/em>. Clearly, our High School teachers are keeping us busy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, our Juniors and Seniors have done a lot during the month of February, so let’s catch up. In Economics they began learning about stocks. In Miss Shirah\u2019s art class they learned, mastered, and finished their first lesson on Pointillism and Cross-hatching. Their Humanities class, taught by Pastor Scott, found them reading The Lives of Thomas Becket<\/em>. Lastly, for Public Speaking, instructed by Pastor Brandon, they completed an improved writing assignment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every grade had something exciting or special during the month of February, so come back next month to stay in the Classrooms with Caroline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sports (& Games)
with Luke & Landon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Track and Field has started, and many students are excited! And, after asking students a variety of questions, it is clear that some are more excited than others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Eleventh grade, when asked, \u201cAre you excited for track?\u201d, Jackson Palmer responded, \u201c I feel like electricity is coursing through my veins, like fire in my bones.\u201d So I asked him why. He responded, \u201cBecause track is just walking very fast, and that\u2019s one sport I can do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When asked if he enjoyed track, Eighth grader Joseph Leonards, said \u201cI like it, but I wish I didn\u2019t feel like I\u2019m gonna throw up before events.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lucas Kidder, a Senior, said, \u201cI\u2019m enjoying track as much as track can be enjoyed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When asked why they liked track, Oliver Normand of the Sixth grade said, \u201cI like to run, and I\u2019m very excited to beat Francis.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rachel Walling, his Fifth grade classmate, said, \u201cI like running, and I wanna prove I\u2019m not weak.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After asking Israel Alexander, also in the Fifth grade, if he was excited, he responded with, \u201cNot really.\u201d I then asked him if he was ready, to which he replied, \u201cI\u2019m not.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready or not, here it comes! Track and field will be having several meets throughout March. Be ready Elementary through Middle School (or CSTL), even though your first track meet was delayed, it’s sure to be a busy season! The rest of the CSTL<\/strong> meets will be on the following dates: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 15th<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 22nd<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 29th<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 5th<\/strong> will be the Championship meet! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Elementary CSTL, all meets will be held at the Westminster Opelousas Campus.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Junior High & High School (ACEL)<\/strong> Track and Field team has already had their very first meet, on March 1st, so the season has begun! The rest of the meets for ACEL are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 14th <\/strong>at Westminster Opelousas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 29th<\/strong>, Regionals, at New Iberia Sr. High<\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 12th <\/strong>is the State meet at Tiago High School<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure that you know when and where the meets are held. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our track coaches: Mr. Jeff and Mrs. Rachel Cook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teacher Highlight:
Miss Shirah Nealy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Amelia Nealy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This month we are highlighting two of our wonderful teachers here at Christ Church Academy. First up, Miss Shirah Nealy…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miss Shirah is CCA\u2019s Art and P.E. teacher. Looking at the students’ improvement in art shows how amazing her teaching is. In her free time Miss Shirah loves eating spicy food. She also enjoys working out at 4 a.m. So many teachers and students alike are very thankful for her talent at art and for her teaching in the classrooms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The work that Miss Shirah puts into teaching her students is clear. Most of the students she has taught started off as terrible artists. Now, after only half a year of teaching, her students are creating amazing works of art. Miss Shirah strives for excellence with her students, and the outcome is wonderful. Her teaching is very valuable to CCA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I interviewed her and these were her answers. Disclaimer: If this sounds like two sisters talking, well, that’s because it is!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Which do you prefer teaching: Art or P.E.?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Why did you choose teaching?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her first answer was because she was poor, but she quickly changed it to something more heartfelt by saying, \u201cI love art and I love sharing that love for art.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. What is your favorite part about teaching?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen I can see that a kid understands and is excited about the subject.\u201d
This statement shows how much she loves her students and enjoys seeing them excel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. How long have you been teaching?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cShe is one of a kind, but we love her anyway.\u201d – Mrs. Darlene Peterson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe kids always have a blast with Miss Shirah. She is a great asset to the school.\u201d – Mrs. Jessica Ruiz<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cShirah is fun, loving, and a great change up to our busy weeks by inspiring it with her \u201cstories\u201d!” – Mrs. Katie Normand<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHilarious! The kids love her! I am so thankful for the incredible skills she has that she\u2019s teaching to our students. What a gift!\u201d – Mrs. Anna Solomon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMiss Shirah makes school life very interesting, and strives for excellence in the classroom.\u201d – Ms. Belle Roseberry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teacher Highlight:
Mrs. Christi Waguespack<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Amelia Nealy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mrs. Christi Waguespack is Christ Church Academy\u2019s First Grade teacher. She’s not only a teacher, but a wife and mother. She’s married to Mr. Jarrod Waguespack and together they have four children: Kyle, Koi, Gabriel, and Johannah. Lesson planning is one of Mrs. Christi\u2019s favorite things, along with crocheting and gardening. Mrs. Christi is also part of a Book Club with other Christ Church ladies. She says she loves being able to discuss the books with these Christian women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The joy that Mrs. Christi shows about everything is one of her most admirable qualities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cShe has the joy of the Lord and a smile on her face more often than not,” says Mrs. Katie. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mrs. Belle mentions her joy as well by stating, \u201cShe\u2019s always smiling or looking for ways to smile.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A teacher who shows this much love, joy, and care in her job is a true asset to CCA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I asked Mrs. Christi a few questions, and here are her answers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. What is your favorite class to teach?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bible or literature. She said that she loves literature because she enjoys reading aloud, and that during Bible her students are always interested and excited. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.<\/strong> Why did you choose teaching?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

She replied by saying that she loves learning, and also that the church had a need for her to fill. She also wants every child she teaches to love learning as much as she does. Another reason she wanted to teach was because she wanted to show that learning does not have to be boring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. What is your favorite part about learning?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI love when they learn but they don\u2019t realize they are actually learning.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. How long have you been teaching?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mrs. Christi homeschooled her son, Gabe, for four years, then worked as a tutor for two years. She worked in Ms. Belle’s former daycare for one year before joining CCA staff as a teacher\u2019s assistant for two years, and 2024-2025 was her first year as a fulltime teacher at CCA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the experience that she has shows within her classroom, and she succeeds in making learning fun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMrs. Christi is a teacher that teaches with joy.\u201d – Mrs. Darlene Peterson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI have had the privilege to know Mrs. Christi as a teacher’s assistant and now as a fellow teacher and my child\u2019s teacher. She is good with words and is a gracious and loving teacher.\u201d – Mrs. Jessica Ruiz<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMrs. Christi is loving, kind, and committed. She has the joy of the Lord and a smile on her face more often than not.\u201d – Mrs. Katie Normand<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSo kind. She loves our kids and does an excellent job making learning fun and interactive.\u201d – Mrs. Anna Solomon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMrs. Christi enjoys making learning fun for the students. She really strives to do the best that she can.\u201d – Ms. Belle Roseberry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Student Showcase:
Physical Science Experiments<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This month’s showcase features some of what our Seventh & Eighth Graders are learning in their Physical Science class. While this course is on atomic structure and balancing atoms, our students had fun with their experiments — as you’ll watch below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n