Williston Trinity Christian School

FRIDAY TEACHER FEATURE – PANNY MOJERES! Mr. Mojeres joined WTCS for the 2nd semester of 2020-21. He teaches digital photography, programming, computers & robotics.

He was born in Cebu City in the Philippines. He is a graduate of a 2-year Computer Technician Course & has a (BSED) Bachelor of Secondary Education with a major in Mathematics. Mr. Mojeres attended graduate school with a Master of Science in Industrial Technology.

Mr. Mojeres and his family traveled to the US in January, 2021, to begin his career at WTCS. We are very thankful he was able to join us!

What are your interests? “Sports (like soccer), literature, performing arts and portrait and event/landscape photography.”

What are some of your special talents? “Playing musical instruments, painting, lettering, computer graphics, photo editing, basic carpentry, masonry, simple automotive maintenance, fixing computers and electrical wirings.”

What would you like to do? “I would like to travel to any country with my family to learn more about their culture and to meet new friends.”

Thank you Mr. Mojeres! You have already made an incredible impact on our Crusader students!

WTCS Freshman Sherlyne Linn competed in the North Dakota High School Activities Association (NDHSAA) State B Speech competition on Saturday, April 24th in Mandan. We are proud to announce that Sherlyne placed 8th in her category of Storytelling! Way to Go CRU!

What is Storytelling? A different story (ranging from 7 to 9 minutes) is provided for each round of judging. Then participants have 30 minutes to prepare their presentation/interpretation of the story. Different categories of stories are offered, such as fairy tales, myths, legends, fables, mystery stories, and children’s stories. For judging, each participant re-tells the story without the benefit of script or notes of any kind. They must stay true to intent and ethnicity of story.

What do you love most about speech? “One thing I love about speech is that you get to meet new people and you get to see how others are creative with their speech category.”

What do you like about the storytelling category? “I like that you get to act and no one is really watching you – only the judge.”

Will you join speech again next year? “I will participate again next year. I love doing speech. It is super fun & you get to meet new people. Most kids are super nice. Speech is a great club to join because you get to make memories.”

WTCS is pleased to announce that the Spring Banquet & Auction featuring comedian Gordon Douglas raised over $100,000!  We are beyond grateful & thankful for everyone’s support. We could not have done it without our volunteers, our parents, our students, our staff, and the community. 

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors:  Ceynar Chiropractic; 1st International Bank & Trust; Investment & Retirement Advisors; Bonetraill Bit Service; Northwestern Mutual/Jerry & Cheryl Fleck; and GO Wireline.

Gold Sponsors: Interstate Engineering; Moose Lodge #239; Scott Ellis, DDS; Heck Built; and Pat & Harvey Lee.

Silver Sponsors: American State Bank, Palmer Bit Company; Crosby Assembly of God Church; and Creedence Energy Services.

Bronze Sponsors: Manger Insurance; Williston State College Foundation; Western Cooperative Credit Union; ND Pharmacy; Coca-cola of Williston; Seven K Huts/Pizza Hut; and Horizon Resources.

Special thank you to: Williston Parks & Recreation; Border States Electric; Meg-a-Latte; New Hope Wesleyan Church; and Drive North.

Are you looking for a fun night out? Look no further than the WTCS Spring Banquet & Live/Silent Auction on Saturday, April 17th! Tickets are $30 per person and are available at Williston Trinity Christian School. Stop by the school office or go online to purchase your tickets today – wtcsnd.org!

Doors open at 4:30pm to give you time to check out the many silent auction items & baskets. Also purchase a bracelet for the “Heads or Tails” game later in the evening. Then make sure you have your bidding number for the live auction portion of the night!

Items include:

• 1 week stay in 4 bedroom Florida home (with private pool)
• 5-day/4-night stay at Red Lodge Cabin (summer or winter package)
• Arizona Getaway with Timeshare, Hot Air Balloon Ride & more
• 1-week Camping at White Earth Bay (includes $1,000 boat or jet ski rental credit)
• Traegar Pro Bronze Wood Pellet Smoker & Accessories
• Pit Boss Pellet Smoker
• PacMan Arcade Table
• Kate Spade handbags
• Razor Electric Scooters
• Ultimate Date Night Package
• AND SO MUCH MORE!

The fun night continues with our special guest Mr. Gordon Douglas – famed comedian who weaves his unique ability to connect with everyone from teenagers to senior citizens. Gordon’s comedy mixes real life stories with “off the wall” physical comedy and his own hilarious view of life. With genuine humility, honesty, and passion Gordon often weaves life lessons into his programs of the things he’s learned in the ordinary and often painful events in his life. Gordon’s unique home offers hours of comedy material and inspiration for living life to the fullest.

2021-2022 Registration for Preschool through 12th Grade OPENS TO THE PUBLIC on Tuesday, February 2nd @ 8:30am (in-person only). Registration forms available online at wtcsnd.org, or stop by the school office.

What can WTCS offer your child(ren)?

Preschool

• Preschool is for children who have turned three years old by August 1, 2021.  This program meets twice a week, on Monday & Friday, from either 8:30-11:00am or 12:30-3:00pm.  Class size is a maximum of 16 students with one teacher and an aide.

Prekindergarten

• Prekindergarten is for children who have turned four years old by August 1, 2021.  This program meets either 5 days a week (M-F) or 3 days a week (T/W/Th) in either the mornings (8:30-11:30am) or afternoons (12:30-3:30pm).  Class size is a maximum of 16 students with one teacher and an aide.

Kindergarten

• Kindergarten is for children who have turned five years old by August 1, 2021.  Students do not need to have been enrolled in preschool/prek to attend kindergarten.  This program meets 5 days a week (M-F) from 8:30am until 3:00pm.  Class size is a maximum of 20 students with one teacher and an aide.

Elementary

• 1st grade through 5th grade meet from 8:20am until 3:20pm.  Class size is a maximum of 24 students to one teacher.  The average class size currently is 17 students.  Elementary students attend Art, Spanish, Music (recorder at 4th grade, band/strings at 5th grade) and Physical Education each week.  Other features include a huge playground for recess (3x per day), expansive gymnasium (for PE class, indoor recess, concerts, etc.), library, homemade lunches, and much more!

Middle & High School

• 6th grade through 12th grade meet from 8:00am until 3:36pm.  Class size is a maximum of 24 students.  The average class size currently is 13 students.  Middle and High School students have 8 periods in their day including core classes (English, Science, Math, History, Bible) and electives (Band, Choir, PE, Art, Spanish, Internships, and many more options).  Other features include science lab, expansive gymnasium (for PE class, concerts, plays, pep rallies, sports, and much more!).

Chapel, once a week. 

• Elementary meets each Tuesday; grades 6-12 meet each Thursday.  A variety of speakers are invited into the school each week, including area pastors, WTCS alumni, staff members, and more.

Orchestra, Strings, Band & Choir

Art & Physical Education

Robotics Program, 4th-12th Grade

Spanish offered Preschool-12th Grade

Low Student-to-Teacher Ratios

Family-like Atmosphere

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Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”

Tues., January 5, 2021: Mrs. Johnson led chapel today.  The lesson was on the importance of reading, studying, and memorizing God’s Word.  Mrs. Johnson reviewed all the pieces in the Armor of God.  (The students did a really good job remembering them as she reviewed them.  The Armor of God verses are found in Ephesians 6:10-18.  Look them up and see if your student can list them for you.) 

The piece of armor that Mrs. Johnson focused the lesson on was the Sword of the Spirit – the Word of God.  She reminded the students that God’s Word is the weapon we use to come against the enemy.  She encouraged them to memorize scripture so they can have their spiritual sword ready, even when they don’t have a physical Bible with them.

Two of the sixth grade students came to chapel and recited a long passage of scripture they had memorized before the Christmas break.  Mrs. Johnson told the students about the January Scripture Memory Challenge, which is to memorize 10 verses on the character of God.  (Each student should have received an orange paper with details about the challenge and the list of  verses on it.)  The students sang several songs during chapel that were scripture verses set to music.  This is such a great way to memorize, and most of them had at least two verses memorized just from the 45 minute chapel time today!

Offering: WTCS sponsors 3 boys through the ministry of Compassion International.  When you bring offering to chapel, that offering goes toward the sponsorship of Jipson, Kelvin, and Carl.  Can you bring a quarter or a dollar next week?  God will use every cent to help these boys.

Prayer Focus: The students prayed for our nation today in chapel.  Please continue to be in prayer this week for our country and for our governmental leaders.  Pray for wisdom and discernment.  Pray for God’s will to be accomplished. Also pray that God’s people will seek Him in prayer, trust Him fully, and that believers will be reflections of Jesus to those around them by the way they speak and act.

Today’s staff spotlight features WTCS Art Teacher Ms. Sophie Thorsen.  This is her first year at Williston Trinity Christian School.  Ms. Thorsen is from Huntsville, Alabama, the “Rocket City”.  Ms. Thorsen has four older sisters and a younger brother.  She graduated from Westminster Christian Academy in Huntsville.  She then went on to Concordia University-Nebraska where she majored in K-12 Art History. 

Ms. Thorsen is inspired by the older women in her life who love the Lord with a passion and are not afraid to show it.  She is also inspired by people who are passionate about their art work and the art world.  What makes her CRU proud?  “It makes me proud to see how much everyone cares for each other, especially the staff.  The staff do an amazing job caring for the students as well as each other.”

1. What led you to work in your field? I love art, so I wanted to do something art-related.  Both of my parents were/are teachers; they inspired me.  Also, I knew teaching would be a good way to share God’s love with others.
2. What was your first job? I was the junior high/high school art teacher at Rockford Lutheran High School in Rockford, IL.
3. What are your hobbies & interests? I like to read.  My favorite genres are Christian romance, classics, and occasionally some young adult fiction.
4. What did you name your first car & what was it? My first car is an Acura MDX.  Her name is “Big Momma”.
5. Which skill would you love to learn? I would love to learn glass blowing and stained glass.
6. What is your catchphrase, or a word you say a lot? It looks fine.
7. What is on your bucket list? To one day live in Norway and visit Greece.  I also want to be a flight attendant one day.