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RE-ENROLLMENT CONTRACTS
Re-enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year is currently underway. Please submit online re-enrollment contracts and deposits by March 1 via My BackPack. We're looking forward to seeing all the great things God will do through this community in the years to come! Contact Fran Banta in the business office with any questions. |
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2020-2021 STATE OF THE SCHOOL
In lieu of an on-campus event, the 2020-2021 State of the School address will be a series of videos distributed over a five-week period beginning March 8 with an introduction and overview from |
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Dr. Bracher. Following Dr. Bracher’s introduction, videos will be distributed weekly and will align with our strategic plan: |
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- Legacy of Community
- Legacy for Generations
- Legacy of Learning
- Legacy of Leadership
More information and links will be provided in the coming weeks. |
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CDC INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
The CDC changed the requirements of international travel on January 26, 2021. Whitefield continues to follow the CDC guidelines and will follow the new international travel requirements.
- Prior to travel: If you plan to travel internationally, you will need to get tested no more than 3 days before you travel by air into the United States and show your negative result to the airline before you board your flight, or be prepared to show documentation of recovery (proof of a recent positive viral test and a letter from your healthcare provider or a public health official stating that you were cleared to travel).
- Get tested and stay home after international travel: Testing before and after travel can reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. Testing does not eliminate all risk, but when paired with a period of staying at home and precautions like wearing masks and social distancing, it can make travel safer by reducing spread on planes, in airports, and at travelers’ destinations.
Please visit this link for more information regarding international travel. |
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VIRTUAL LEARNING: A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPALS
We are noticing an uptick in families inquiring about virtual learning on an as-needed, short-term basis for reasons unrelated to COVID. Our primary model of educational delivery is in-person learning. Virtual learning is an option for families who have concerns about the virus, and families who choose this option must commit to two-week increments. We established these parameters because consistency for teachers and students is extremely important. Our teachers are working very hard to navigate reaching both in-person and virtual learners, and when they do not have consistency in knowing who will be in-person and who will be virtual, they cannot effectively meet the needs of either group of students. In addition, we notice that students perform better and feel more connected when they are learning in-person. To focus and engage, students also need predictable routines and learning environments. While it might seem advantageous to use virtual learning when students aren’t feeling well, are traveling for a long weekend, having difficulty getting to school in the morning, etc., in the long-term, this short-term convenience does not help students cultivate life-long healthy habits. Thank you again for your partnership in adhering to the protocols for virtual learning. We understand these are challenging times for us all, and we are thankful we have been able to maintain strong community even in the current climate. |
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USED UNIFORM SALE Saturday, February 20, 8 a.m. - noon in the Barnett Gathering Room (lower level of Founders Hall Middle School building)
The next Whitefield Used Uniform Sale approaches! Warmer weather will be here before you know it, so plan to stock up on those spring essentials. Click here to view additional information from the Whitefield calendar and to sign up for a shopping time slot. |
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CAMPUS STORE WINTER CLEARANCE SALE
The Campus Store will be open during the Used Uniform Sale this Saturday, February 20, from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. featuring their Winter Clearance Sale! Evolux chapel jackets are clearanced at $32 for youth and $38 for adult sizes. We will also clearance all winter wear at 30% off and all hoodies and pullovers at 25% off! We’ve added more clearance items at 20-40% |
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off, all pleated shorts are $12, and all pleated pants are $15 — all final sale. Come by and see us! Remember, you can also shop online at whitefieldgear.com. |
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THE WPA NEEDS YOU!
Calling all parent leaders! Before you head off for spring break, the WPA would like you to consider serving on a committee next year in a leadership role. There are many ways to get involved and share your time and talents! Please click here to review the following leadership needs for next year. Note: These leadership needs also include Grade Representatives for Middle School and Upper School. Lower School Committee chairs and grade representatives will be on a separate form sent out by the Lower School. |
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SUMMER PROGRAMS OPEN
Summer 2021, here we come! Whitefield Summer Programs registration is now open. Get an early bird discount by signing up before March 15! Click here for more information and to register. |
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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM SIGN UPS END TOMORROW
Tomorrow is your final day to enroll for Spring After School Programs! These optional, after school courses offer young students a chance to explore an area of interest and discover new academic, arts, or athletic talents. Parents are invited to sign up before tomorrow at 3 p.m. Programs will run for five weeks and begin when we return from spring break. |
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SAVE THE DATE - DADDY & DAUGHTER DATE NIGHT Mark your calendars for the Lower School Daddy & Daughter Date Night: The |
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Great Chocolate Factory Escape Game! We welcome dads and daughters to embark on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure to help save the Chocolate Factory and restore order to its candy machines. This at-home event will take place on Saturday, March 27 and is only $10 per family. Click here to sign up by Friday, February 26. Contact Alyssa Luther or Jessica Vaughan with questions. |
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VOCARE CAREER ROUNDTABLES
The Career Roundtables speaker series, part of the College Counseling's Vocare Program, concludes next week as |
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11th grade students have the opportunity to hear from different alumni and community professionals who share their unique perspectives and professional experiences with our students over lunch.
- Monday, February 22: Ian Palmer (WA Alumni '11), Assistant Photo Editor at Hearst Magazines
- Tuesday, February 23: Carolyn D. Pitt, Esq., CEO and Founder of Film Connx
- Wednesday, February 24: Rebekka S. Moorer, Journalist/Television News Reporter at CBS46 News in Atlanta
- Thursday, February 25: Christi Bartolomucci, PhD, LPC, CPCS, Director/Licensed Psychologist at Atlanta Innovative Counseling Center
- Friday, February 26: Crystal Corder, Head of Interiors for Linda MacArthur Architect
For a full list of this year’s Career Roundtable speakers, please click here. |
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CHAPEL UPDATE Yesterday the Middle and Upper School students watched our 3rd annual Freedom Ride chapel, which is a product of the Freedom Ride J-Term course. Mr. Justice and Mrs. Loper shared why this trip is important both personally and historically, |
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and they invited students into their own reflection on the Civil Rights movement of the 50s and 60s.
Rather than having one class lead chapel, the Lower School classes engaged in individual classroom devotions this morning. |
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IDEAS FOR SERVICE? Do you have a suggestion for a great community service opportunity? Please send all the details to Hands and Feet Service leader Lexi Kantor. |
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VARSITY BASKETBALL IN REGION TOURNAMENT
Good luck to our varsity boys basketball team in tonight’s semifinal game of the region tournament! The WolfPack takes on Greenforest Christian at 5 p.m. at Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy, and next week, they will advance to the GHSA 1A Private state tournament! Let’s work hard, play hard, and honor Him, boys! |
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NEW ATHLETIC EVENT SPECTATOR POLICY
As temperatures warm up and spring sports begin, Whitefield's athletic spectator policy is evolving to include new opportunities for spectators of outdoor events.
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SPRING MIDDLE SCHOOL TRYOUTS AND PRACTICES Middle School Lacrosse Grades: 6th-8th grade boys First practice: Tuesday, February 23 What to bring: Bring your own equipment and water bottle.
Coach: Coleman Joiner |
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MONDAYS WITH MOMS Mondays, 9-10 a.m. via Zoom (use password "sprtlife") Whitefield moms, join us virtually for Mondays with Moms! The group offers an opportunity for moms to study God’s Word while connecting with other Whitefield moms. We will be continuing our program and teaching, Psalm 119 with Matt Chandler, and will meet every Monday (excluding school holidays) through April. You do not have to participate every week; we would love to see you whenever you are able to join.
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PARENT PRAYER GROUP
Thursdays, 8:30-9 a.m. via Zoom
All parents are invited to the Whitefield Parent Prayer Group as we pray for our students, faculty, and school community. If you weren't able to participate today, we'd love to see you next Thursday morning! For questions, contact Byron Johnson.
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MEN'S FRATERNITY
Fridays, 6 a.m. via Zoom
Whitefield Men’s Fraternity brings men together in fellowship to strengthen our relationships with our families, whom we are called to lead courageously with Jesus Christ as our cornerstone. Men's Fraternity is looking forward to meeting in person again but is continuing to build community with our dads virtually. We've recently been studying an excellent video series by Dr. Tony Evans and Tim Tebow as we continue our quest to strengthen our families and communities in Christ. Reach out to Jason Watson if you want to be added to our mailing and meeting list. We look forward to seeing you soon! |
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SAGE DINING HONORS EDNA LEWIS
SAGE is more than just a company that serves Whitefield's lunch on a daily basis; we also love to partner with the education behind what makes food so GREAT! Yesterday, the SAGE team featured cuisine that was inspired by renowned chef Edna Lewis in celebration of Black History Month, receiving high reviews from faculty, staff, and students. We look forward to more inspired cuisines in the coming weeks. |
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BLACK HISTORY MAKERS
This year during Black History Month, we are learning about men and women who got themselves into "Good Trouble" by making a historic impact in our nation. The term Good Trouble was initially mentioned by John Lewis (1940-2020), a civil rights pioneer, referring to Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks, as those that motivated him to make a positive change for the greater good of others in the historic Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s.
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Linda Beatrice Brown (March 14, 1939 - ) Ms. Brown is a famous African American woman who was a professor of African American Literature for many years. She went to college in North Carolina during the time of the Civil Rights Movement in America. She participated in Civil Rights demonstrations during her time in college. Later in life, she received an award for participating in the ‘Sit-ins’ during the Civil Rights Movement. Ms. Brown is not only an educator, but also a famous author. She has written many books that mainly focus on the experience of African Americans during the Civil War.
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Diane Judith Nash (born May 15, 1938 - ) Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Diane Nash is an American civil rights activist, and a leader and strategist of the student wing of the Civil Rights Movement. Her efforts included the first successful civil rights campaign to integrate lunch counters in Nashville, TN, the Freedom Riders, who desegregated interstate travel, co-founding the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), co-initiating the
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Alabama Voting Rights Project and working on the Selma Voting Rights Movement. This helped in creating the Voting Rights Act of 1965 which authorized the federal government to oversee and enforce state practices to ensure that African Americans and other minorities were not prevented from registering and voting. |
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Andrew Goodman (November 23, 1943 – June 21, 1964) Goodman was born in Queens, NY to a family dedicated to social justice. Now a historic figure and role model to many, Andrew Goodman was a passionate advocate for fairness and equality. Recruited by John Lewis, Andrew became a scout for the "Freedom Summer" in 1964, where Goodman and his team worked in the rural areas of Mississippi registering African Americans to vote. After his death, The Andrew Goodman Foundation was established by his parents in his honor, where they continue to support youth leadership development, voting accessibility, and social injustice initiatives on campuses across the county.
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Dr. Hamilton E. Holmes (July 8, 1941 - October 26, 1995) In 1961, this Civil Rights icon helped integrate the University of Georgia along with PBS Correspondent Charlayne Hunter-Gault. He attended Morehouse College until he was admitted to UGA, having applied every semester for two years. After earning his medical degree, Holmes became the head of orthopedic surgery at Grady Memorial Hospital and an assistant professor at Emory School of Medicine where he was the first African American to attend the
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medical school. His grandfather, Dr. Hamilton Mayo Holmes, had been a prominent Black Atlanta physician and role model. His father, Alfred "Tup" Holmes, was a businessman who won a U.S. Supreme Court case desegregating Atlanta's public golf courses in 1956, one of which bears his name. |
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FINE ARTS SOCIETY INDUCTIONS
Congratulations to the 38 Upper School students who were inducted into either the Tri-M Honor Society for band and orchestra students or the Art Honor Society for visual art students! These students were recognized for their excellence in fine arts, academics, and character and their dedication to reflecting our creative Heavenly Father, and they are joining 18 existing members of the Fine Arts honor societies. Click here for a list of new and existing members of the Fine Arts honor societies. |
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SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARTS: COLLABORATIVE ART Following in the concept of "Good Trouble," the overall theme of Black History Month throughout the campus, students in Mrs. Machnik's combined 7th and 8th grade art classes have been working hard on a collaborative art piece over the last three weeks. Each student was assigned an individual civil rights activist who had an important impact on the Civil Rights Movement and was able to bring about substantial change during this time in our country's history. Students had to conduct their own research and in their own words relay the importance of that individual's contributions and what sacrifices he or she made for the greater good. Using their medium of choice, students then did a portrait of their assigned person. Similar to the Martin Luther King portrait that the 7th grade completed last year, the emphasis on this assignment was that everyone can bring their own creative ideas, style, technique, and individualism to create one unified whole centered in Christ. |
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VALENTINES DAY IN PREK
The Lower School celebrated Valentines Day last week with cards and candy! Pictured are PreK students Nia Davies-Venn and Jack Fawcett from Mrs. Johnson's PreK class as they enjoy their class party, complete with sweet snacks and fun fellowship. |
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FACULTY IN-SERVICES PROVIDE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
Whitefield faculty and staff gathered during the faculty/staff in-service day on February 12 to continue their collective and individual pursuit of "passion for learning." The day began in |
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corporate worship, then moved to groups analyzing various ways to integrate faith into curriculum. The day was interspersed with times of reflection, challenging our faculty in their own growth as instructors by seeking out how to authentically integrate the “living and active Jesus” in the classroom. What a meaningful time for our entire faculty and staff to grow in their individual relationships with Christ, as well as spur each other on in their shared desire to further the mission of Whitefield. |
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