Important Dates

 

Friday, April 1 – Muffins for Moms – K-5th Grade moms, come join us for a time of coffee, muffins, and casual fellowship! We are thankful for this community and so excited to have some intentional time together.

• • When: 8:15 – 9:15 A.M.
  • Where: CCS Pavilion

 

Friday, April 1 – Iron Knight Crucible Challenge – Calling all CCS families!  Join the fun and fellowship this Friday night at our 2nd Annual Iron Knight Crucible.  Cheer on our fierce fitness competitors who have risen to the challenge. Parents, staff, and high school competitors will face six difficult fitness challenges as they put their physical limits to the test and vie for the prize. Events will take place on the football field starting at 5:00 pm. Grab an early dinner at the Hot Chix food truck and show your support for these brave Knights. Hope to see you there! (Click here to register for the competition.)

• • When: 4:15 (5K) 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. (Fitness Challenge)
  • Where: CCS Upper Field

 

Tuesday, April 5 – Lower School Convocation – For the month of April, our focus for Lower School students is to recognize Christ’s faithfulness to us and to be faithful to Him and to others.  We are faithful to God when we obey His commandments, trust in Him, and choose to do what is right.  We can show faithfulness to others by being a good friend.  1 Thessalonians 5:24, “He who calls you is faithful. He will surely do it!”

 

Thursday, April 7 – Friday, April 8 – 5th Grade Country Days – The students have been studying a foreign country of their choice and will be presenting their research reports in front of the class. The students enjoy researching how many languages have yet to have a translated Bible and how to pray for the work of the gospel in each of these countries. As part of our celebration, the students have the option to bring in a dish from their country, and we enjoy an international feast at lunch. We are thankful we serve a God of every tongue, tribe, and nation! Pray that we will be a people with a heart for the nations. 

 

Friday, April 8 – 1st and 2nd Grade Spelling Bee – The students selected to represent their class by participating in the spelling bee have been notified.  They will wear dress uniform on this day.  We will encourage, pray for, and cheer for these students as they do their best S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G.  Spectators may not attend the spelling bee.

 

Friday, April 8 – Debate Exhibition Night – All families are invited to watch our debate club present. They will be asking the question: “Should Public Universities Use Affirmative Action in Undergraduate Admissions Decisions?” Seniors Erin Dickerson and Sean McKay will debate Juniors Mariah Ballard and Georgia Ayers.

• • When: 6:00 – 7:00 P.M.
  • Where: CCS Theater

 

Tuesday, April 12 – Firm Foundation – Firm Foundation is for CCS parents who want to dig deeper into the world of classical, Christian education. Parents are encouraged to come to our monthly meeting, where we will hear CCS guest speakers, read and discuss several books related to our mission (e.g., Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning, Repairing the Ruins, etc.), and help build community among fellow parents. Click here to learn more! This week Mrs. Kelly Gardner, Lower School Assistant Dean, will be leading the discussion.

• • When: 8:00 – 9:30 A.M.
  • Where: CCS Theater

 

April 11 – 14 – Stanford Achievement Testing (1st-5th) – Testing will be in the morning with extended recess breaks and healthy snacks.  Please help your student prepare by resting well, eating breakfast, and being in their seats by 8:15 A.M.

 

Announcements

 

Summer Camps – We’re excited for our new additions, including camps for parents! Click here to find out more and register.

Important Dates

 

Friday, April 1 – Iron Knight Crucible Challenge – Calling all CCS families!  Join the fun and fellowship this Friday night at our 2nd Annual Iron Knight Crucible.  Cheer on our fierce fitness competitors who have risen to the challenge. Parents, staff, and high school competitors will face six difficult fitness challenges as they put their physical limits to the test and vie for the prize. Events will take place on the football field starting at 5:00 pm. Grab an early dinner at the Hot Chix food truck and show your support for these brave Knights. Hope to see you there! (Click here to register for the competition.)

• • When: 4:15 P.M. (5K) 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. (Fitness Challenge)
  • Where: CCS Upper Field 

 

Friday, April 8 – Debate Exhibition Night – All families are invited to watch our debate club present. They will be asking the question: “Should Public Universities Use Affirmative Action in Undergraduate Admissions Decisions?” Seniors Erin Dickerson and Sean McKay will debate Juniors Mariah Ballard and Georgia Ayers.

• • When: 6:00 – 7:00 P.M.
  • Where: CCS Theater

 

Saturday, April 9 – The Annual Protocol Dance for Juniors & Seniors – A beautiful red carpet-themed night of dancing and fellowship is planned for our 11th and 12th Graders in downtown Cary! Look for event pictures afterwards in The Knightly News. (Registration is closed.) Photos will be at 7:00 P.M., and the Grand March will begin at 7:20 P.M.

• • When: 7:00 – 9:30 P.M.
  • Where: Chatham Station (110 N Walker St, Cary, NC 27511)
  • Parking: Please park in Parking Lot D (click here for the attached map)

 

Tuesday, April 12 – Firm Foundation – Firm Foundation is for CCS parents who want to dig deeper into the world of classical, Christian education. Parents are encouraged to come to our monthly meeting, where we will hear CCS guest speakers, read and discuss several books related to our mission (e.g., Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning, Repairing the Ruins, etc.), and help build community among fellow parents. Click here to learn more! This week Mrs. Kelly Gardner, Lower School Assistant Dean, will be leading the discussion.

• • When: 8:00 – 9:30 A.M.
  • Where: CCS Theater

 

April 12 – 14 – Stanford Achievement Testing (6th-10th) 

• • Logic School – Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, Logic School students will go to their 1st period class. They will test for the first two hours, with the rest of the day operating on a two-hour delay schedule. (Lunch at 11:55-12:25, and NO Electives)
  • 9th and 10th Grade – Tuesday and Thursday, Freshmen and Sophomores will go to their “Math Testing-B-Day” They will test for two hours and then operate on a shortened B-Day Schedule without Seminar. (Lunch at 12:30 – 1:15 P.M.; Elective classes meet as usual)
  • 11th and 12th Grade – Tuesday, Junior and Senior classes operate on a 2-hour delay and may arrive at school in time for their first class at 10:00 am. They will operate on a shortened B-Day Schedule without Seminar (Lunch at 12:30 – 1:15 P.M.; elective classes meet as usual.)
    • On Thursday, Seniors will repeat the 2-hour delay arrival with their first class starting at 10:00 A.M. 
    • On Thursday, Juniors arrive earlier at 9:40 A.M. to depart on buses at 10:00 A.M. for their Junior Class Field Trip.

 

Thursday, April 14 – 11th Grade Field Trip to NC Museum of Art – On April 14, the juniors will enjoy a day at the North Carolina Museum of Art. They will survey the course of European art from the medieval period through the present day and connect its paintings and sculptures to the ideas and events they have studied in their European History and Seminar classes. Buses will be used to transport students and teacher chaperones this day. *Bring a bagged lunch. Cancel MyHotLunchbox orders.  More details will be communicated to 11th grade parents and students from Mr. Ayala and Mr. Halbrook. (9:40 A.M. – 2:30 P.M.)

 

Thursday, April 14 – Senior Dress Day – The theme is “Fish.”

 

Announcements 

 

8th Grade Tea Volunteers – Rhetoric School students have the opportunity to serve the 8th Graders, sit at their tables, and stand in when numbers dictate.  It is a fun way for the 8th Graders to get to know a few of the 9th-12th Graders in a social setting that is outside of school hours.  Wear dress uniform, have a great attitude, and have fun!

• • When: Saturday April 23, 2:30-5:00 P.M.
  • Where: CCS Gym
  • RSVP: Ms. Peele [email protected]; or sign up at Ms. Eskridge’s desk

 

Summer Camps – We’re have some exciting new additions, including camps for parents! Click here to find out more and register.

 

College Counseling

 

Tuesday, April 12 – Playing College Sports (Freshmen) – Freshmen, if you are interested in playing sports in college, come hear from Mr. Poore and Ms. Smith.

• • When: 12:20 P.M.
  • Where: CCS Theater

 

Wednesday, April 13 – Playing College Sports (Sophomores and Juniors) – Sophomores and Juniors, if you are interested in playing sports in college, come learn more specifics from Mr. Poore and Ms. Smith.

• • When: 12:20 P.M.
  • Where: CCS Theater

 

Seminar

 

9th Grade – Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations

• • How does Stoic philosophy inform us about our responsibilities in life?
  • How does Stoic philosophy inform us about how to handle the difficulties of life?

10th Grade – Julian of Norwich’s Revelations of Divine Love

• • How does God offer us intimate knowledge of Himself rather than just knowledge about Him?

11th Grade – Jean-Paul Sartre’s “Existentialism”

• • If “God is dead,” how should we live?

12th Grade – Calvin Coolidge’s “Inspiration of the Declaration of Independence” and FDR’s “Commonwealth Club Address”

• • What is the source of our rights?

Arts

 

The 3 Musketeers Tickets Are NOW ON SALE – Our Rhetoric School Drama students are excited to bring the action, adventure, and romance of The Three Musketeers to the stage (and perhaps into the audience!) of our brand-new Theater. Plan to join Athos, Porthos, and Aramis — as well as our young adventurer D’Artagnan and his sister Sabine — as they explore themes such as loyalty, love, honor, and justice in 17th-century France. Based on the novel by the black French writer Alexandre Dumas, Ken Ludwig’s version is a refreshing, swashbuckling romp through a familiar story. There may even be some surprises along the way. The play will run May 5-7! Get your tickets NOW!

Friday, April 1 – Crucible Challenge – Come cheer on and support this fun grown up field day experience. We need 3 people at each of the six stations to monitor and help keep score. Your service would be needed from 4:45-6:45PM. Please contact [email protected] if you are able to participate.

 

Saturday, April 23 – 8th Grade Tea Volunteers – Rhetoric School students have the opportunity to serve the 8th Graders, sit at their tables, and stand in when numbers dictate. It is a fun way for the 8th Graders to get to know a few of the 9th-12th Graders in a social setting that is outside of school hours. Wear dress uniform, have a great attitude, and have fun!

• • When: Saturday April 23, 2:30-5:00 P.M.
  • Where: CCS Gym
  • RSVP: Ms. Peele [email protected]; or sign up at Ms. Eskridge’s desk