Important Dates

 

Thursday, December 2 – Spirit Store Christmas Sale TODAY – Come out to the concessions stand and enjoy 20% off all in-stock merchandise. 

• • When: 2:30 – 4:00 P.M. 
  • Where: Pavilion Concessions Stand

 

Friday, December 3 – 3rd Grade Rock Day   

 

Wednesday, December 3 – The 2021-22 CCS Business Directory Is Being Compiled – This directory is for CCS family-owned or -managed businesses, so that we can help support our own when seeking goods and services. All participants must fill out the form (even if you were in last year’s directory). Please click this link and fill out the form by December 3 to be included in this year’s edition. For your reference, a copy of the current directory is available here. Please contact Tara Lindstrom with questions: [email protected].

 

POSTPONED – Tuesday, December 7 – Board Meeting – The December Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 14.

 

Wednesday, December 8 – Phonics School Christmas Assemblies (K-2nd Grade) – In the Theater. All students need to be in dress uniform. Click here to access the Lower School Dress Uniform Guide. 

• • Kindergarten – 8:30 A.M.  
  • 1st Grade – 10:30 A.M.  
  • 2nd Grade – 12:30 P.M.  

 

Thursday, December 9 – Grammar School Christmas Assemblies (3rd-5th Grade) – In the Theater. All students need to be in dress uniform. Click here to access the Lower School Dress Uniform Guide. 

• • 3rd Grade – 8:30 A.M.  
  • 4th Grade – 10:30 A.M.  
  • 5th Grade – 12:30 P.M.  

 

Thursday, December 9 – New Family Connection Ornament Exchange – The New Family Connection is a monthly gathering created for parents who are new to CCS. Please RSVP through the Evite that was sent out. If you have any questions or did not receive the Evite, please contact Pam Boilen at (914) 924-0408. Dessert and beverages will be served. We look forward to seeing you! 

• • When: 7:00 – 8:30 P.M.
  • Where: CCS Commons Area (Upstairs)

 

Friday, December 10 – Angel Tree Donations Due – Don’t forget to take an angel off one of the trees in the lobby or Commons Area, buy an item for the age group and sex labeled on the angel, and return that gift unwrapped under the tree! We are so excited to partner with the YMCA to bless those in need. All gifts are due on December 10. Click here to access a shopping reference guide. If you have any questions please reach out to Diane Hillsgrove ([email protected]). 

 

Saturday, December 11 – Cary Christmas Parade – Don’t miss this year’s Town of Cary Christmas Parade featuring our fourth-grade students, Kinderbuddies, and the Acapostles. Come join in the fun and support our community. Road closures along the parade route will begin at 1:00 P.M.

• • When: 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. 
  • Where: Downtown Cary

 

Tuesday, December 14 – Board Meeting – All Corporate Members are invited to attend.

• • When: 7:00 – 8:00 P.M.
  • Where: Theater

 

December 16 – 17 – Lower School Christmas Dress Days – Click here for Non-Uniform Day Guidelines.

• • Thursday, December 16 – Christmas Sock Day (daily uniform)
  • Friday, December 17 – Christmas Sweaters/Outfits Day

 

 

Announcements

 

Extra 2020-2021 Yearbooks for Sale – There is a limited supply of extra yearbooks available from last year. If you are interested in purchasing one, contact Kailyn Eskridge ([email protected]), Upper School Receptionist. The price is $60.

 

2021-2022 Yearbooks for Sale – Yearbooks for this year can be ordered online at Jostens.com. There is a link on the Parent Portals on Veracross. The current price is $45.00, but it will go up soon, so you need to act quickly to get it before the price increases.

 

2022-2023 Applications Open – God has been so kind to CCS with bringing us 837 wonderful students – record enrollment for our school’s history. You may think it’s too early to think about enrolling siblings for next August, but we encourage you to apply now! There are two ways to access the application; go to your Parent Portal on Veracross and there is a tab on the left that says “Apply to CCS” or go to the CCS website where you will see the “Apply Now” button on the home page.

• As we look at this current school year, seven of our grades have waiting pools. Many of the students placed in waiting pools for this year will roll over into the waiting pools for next year.
• We anticipate another year with many more applicants than we have seats for children. 
• With the current number of applications for 2022-2023, we anticipate a waiting pool for Kindergarten next year.
• Each year, approximately 50% of our rising Kindergarteners come from current CCS families. We would not want to see a current CCS family placed in the waiting pool because they didn’t get their application in early. So please, get those applications in now. 

Why do you need to hear this? As you think about or talk with friends or family members about when you or they should apply for their children, we ask that you encourage all to apply early. 

 

Spelling Bee – This week, 3rd-5th Graders will participate in a classroom spelling bee.  The top three winners from each class will go on to compete in the Grammar School Spelling Bee in January.

 

Veracross “Submit Student Absence” TAB Is for Late Arrivals and Early Releases, Too! – Easy and convenient, the new Veracross Parent Portal attendance tab accepts and sends information directly into your child’s daily attendance record. From your Veracross Parent Portal home page, look for the blue tab “Submit Student Absence.”  Click on the tab and fill in the easy menu. We want to make it easy for parents to keep the school office and teachers informed. 

 

KNIGHTS’ WRESTLING CLUB STARTS JANUARY 4 – For students in grades 3-5, Coach Sullivan is offering the annual wrestling club on Tuesdays and Thursdays from January 4 – February 17. The cost is $175. Students will wrestle at Hope Chapel. Coach Sullivan will pick up students at 2:45 P.M. at school to take to Hope Chapel, where you will pick them up at 4:00 P.M. If you are interested, please email Chris Cathey, so he can send you a release form. Please return form and check made out to CCS to the front desk. We hope your student will join us!

Important Dates

 

November 29 – December 10 – Electives Changes for 2nd Semester – Students, please review your 2nd Semester electives! If you would like to make changes, you may do so between Nov. 29 – Dec. 10 by filling out the Elective Change Form (under Forms on your portal). All requested signatures are required. To see a list of available electives, please click here. 

 

Thursday, December 2 – Spirit Store Christmas Sale TODAY – Come out to the concessions stand and enjoy 20% off all in-stock merchandise. 

• • When: 2:30 – 4:00 P.M. 
  • Where: Pavilion Concessions Stand

 

Friday, December 3 – The 2021-22 CCS Business Directory Is Being Compiled – This directory is for CCS family-owned or -managed businesses, so that we can help support our own when seeking goods and services. All participants must fill out the form (even if you were in last year’s directory). Please click this link and fill out the form by December 3 to be included in this year’s edition. For your reference a copy of the current directory is available here. Please contact Tara Lindstrom with questions: [email protected].

 

POSTPONED – Tuesday, December 7 – Board Meeting – The December Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 14.

 

Thursday, December 9 – New Family Connection Ornament Exchange – The New Family Connection is a monthly gathering created for parents that are new to CCS. Please RSVP through the Evite that was sent out. If you have any questions or did not receive the Evite, please contact Pam Boilen at (914) 924-0408. Dessert and beverages will be served. We look forward to seeing you! 

• • When: 7:00 – 8:30 P.M.
  • Where: CCS Commons Area (Upstairs)

 

Friday, December 10 – First Annual Christmas Convocation – This very special “Don’t Miss!” Convocation event for Logic and Rhetoric School students will be filled with Christmas music, new traditions, and timeless messages!

 

Friday, December 10 – Angel Tree Donations Due – Don’t forget to take an angel off one of the trees in the lobby or Commons Area, buy an item for the age group and sex labeled on the angel, and return that gift unwrapped under the tree! We are so excited to partner with the YMCA to bless those in need. All gifts are due on December 10. Click here to access a shopping reference guide. If you have any questions please reach out to Diane Hillsgrove ([email protected]). 

 

Saturday, December 11 – Cary Christmas Parade – Don’t miss this year’s Town of Cary Christmas Parade featuring our fourth-grade students, Kinderbuddies, and the Acapostles. Come join in the fun and support our community. Road closures along the parade route will begin at 1:00 P.M.

• • When: 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. 
  • Where: Downtown Cary

 

Tuesday, December 14 – Board Meeting – All Corporate Members are invited to attend.

• • When: 7:00 – 8:00 P.M.
  • Where: Theater

 

• • Monday, December 13 – Regular School “A” Day
  • Tuesday, December 14 – Regular School “B” Day (Exam subjects will conduct reviews; no new material.)
  • Wednesday, December 15 – Regular School “A” Day (Exam subjects will conduct reviews; no new material.)
  • Thursday, December 16 – Semester Exam Day 1
    • 8:00 – 10:00 A.M. – Literature
    • 10:15 A.M. – 12:15 P.M. – Math
  • Friday, December 17 – Semester Exam Day 2
    • 8:00 – 10:00 A.M. – History 
    • 10:15 A.M. – 12:15 P.M. – Science

 

December 13 – 15 – Rhetoric School Christmas Dress Days – Click here for Non-Uniform Day Guidelines.

• • Monday, December 13 – Christmas PJs
  • Tuesday, December 14 – Christmas Character Day
  • Wednesday, December 15 – Ugly Christmas Sweater Day

 

December 16 – 17 – Logic School Christmas Dress Days – Click here for Non-Uniform Day Guidelines.

• • Thursday, December 16 – Christmas Sock Day (daily uniform)
  • Friday, December 17 – Christmas Sweaters/Outfits

Seminar

 

9th Grade – Thucydides

• • What basic motivations guide humans through their decision-making processes in life? What does this reveal about human nature?
  • Does might make right?

 

10th Grade – Anselm

• • Why was Christ’s death on the cross necessary? How does it accomplish our salvation?

 

11th Grade – John Wesley and Giambattista Vico

• • How can we pursue sanctification?
  • What is the purpose of education?

 

12th Grade – Constitution of the United States of America, Federalist Papers, Marbury v. Madison

• • Is the Supreme Court operating according to its constitutional limits?
  • How do each of the rights outlined in the Bill of Rights directly relate to the preservation of life, liberty, property, or the pursuit of happiness?

College Counseling

 

Junior College Counseling – Ms. Smith met with Juniors on Monday and Wednesday in their Rhetoric Classes. Students completed a few more surveys that may be useful in identifying strengths, personality, and potential career options. They also conducted college research based on some potential majors and careers. Parents, be sure to ask your students about this!

 

Monday, December 6 – PSAT Results Available for Sophomores and Juniors – Students will receive an access code emailed to the email address that you reported to College Board on the PSAT answer sheet. If you didn’t give an email address, then you can create a new account or access your existing College Board account to access your scores. We recommend you print out a copy of your score report and carefully review it. Parents and students can learn about the score reports at www.SAT.org/scoresdemo. Ms. Smith handed back the PSAT test booklets to Juniors yesterday and will distribute them to Sophomores on Tuesday. These booklets can be very helpful as students review their score reports and look back at questions that they missed. Please use the booklets and score reports to do your own “test corrections.” Juniors, if you want to know about National Merit qualifying scores, please go to www.nationalmerit.org.

 

 

Announcements

 

Getting a NC Learner’s Permit during Christmas Break? If your child has successfully completed both the Driver’s Ed class and Behind the Wheel training, you will need a NC Driver Eligibility Certificate from CCS for your DMV appointment. The Driver Eligibility Certificate affirms that the student is in good academic standing at a North Carolina school. It is valid for 30 days. If you have a DMV appointment scheduled for a Learner’s Permit over the holidays or think you might schedule one, please email your DEC request to Mrs. Rhoades at [email protected] before December 15. CCS offices will be closed during Christmas Break.

 

Extra 2020-2021 Yearbooks for Sale – There is a limited supply of extra yearbooks available from last year. If you are interested in purchasing one, contact Kailyn Eskridge ([email protected]), Upper School Receptionist. The price is $60.

 

2021-2022 Yearbooks for Sale – Yearbooks for this year can be ordered online at Jostens.com.  There is a link on the Parent Portals on Veracross.  The current price is $45.00, but it will go up soon, so you need to act quickly to get it before the price increases. 

 

2022-2023 Applications Open – God has been so kind to CCS with bringing us 837 wonderful students; record enrollment for our school’s history. You may think it’s too early to think about enrolling siblings for next August, but we encourage you to apply now! There are two ways to access the application; go to your Parent Portal on Veracross and there is a tab on the left “Apply to CCS” or go to the CCS website where you will see the “Apply Now” button on the home page.

• • As we look at this current school year, seven of our grades have waiting pools. Many of the students placed in waiting pools for this year, will roll over into the waiting pools for next year.
  • We anticipate another year with many more applicants than we have seats for children. 
  • With the current number of applications for 2022-2023, we anticipate a waiting pool for Kindergarten next year.
  • Each year, approximately 50% of our rising Kindergarteners come from current CCS families. We would not want to see a current CCS family placed in the waiting pool because they didn’t get their application in early.  So please, get those applications in now. 

Why do you need to hear this? As you think about or talk with friends or family members about when you or they should apply for their children, we ask that you encourage all to apply early. 

 

Veracross “Submit Student Absence” TAB Is for Late Arrivals and Early Releases, Too! – Easy and convenient, the new Veracross Parent Portal attendance tab accepts and sends information directly into your child’s daily attendance record. From your Veracross Parent Portal home page, look for the blue tab “Submit Student Absence.”  Click on the tab and fill in the easy menu. We want to make it easy for parents to keep the school office and teachers informed. (Note: If you need to reach the Upper School office urgently or for last-minute changes or communication with your child, please feel free to call 919-303-2560 extension 210.)