Contents
Featured Items
Senior Parent
Meeting
August 11
Rhetoric School
Retreat
August 13 – 15
Fall Sports
Picture Day
August 20
We are overjoyed to welcome 95 new students representing 47 new families into our school community! Let’s pray for them to feel welcome and at home.
“Lord, you have brought a new set of families into this school. We thank you for the opportunity to demonstrate your radical hospitality and love toward them. Allow them peace of mind through this new school transition. We ask you to help us, as a school community, guide these parents and students as they learn new routines, navigate the hallways, and adapt to the CCS culture. May you help them feel connected to their new school by developing strong relationships with teachers and finding meaningful friendships. Most of all, Lord, we ask that you allow each of these families to know that their children are in a safe place, getting a great education that honors you. Amen.”
School-Wide Information
Important Dates
Tuesday, August 12 – Monthly Board Meeting
- When: 5:30 p.m.
- Where: Theater
Health & Safety
Medication Reminder – For ANY student with severe allergies or chronic health conditions who may require life-saving medications to be administered during the school day, bring those medications to the CCS Health Office as soon as possible. This includes, but is not limited to, inhalers, Epipens, seizure medication, diabetic supplies, etc. In addition, please complete ALL relevant health forms in the Magnus Health Portal.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lower School (K-5)
Important Dates
SAVE THE DATE! – Thursday, August 28 – Lower School Students (Grades K-5) and Staff Individual Picture Day – Get your smiles ready! Lifetouch Individual Picture Day is coming soon! Order picture packages early & save: mylifetouch.com. Login or create an account with your Picture Day ID: EVTBNN3N7
- All students will wear Dress Uniform for Picture Days.
- All students will be photographed, regardless of whether they purchase picture packages.
- Student and staff photos will be used for our School Yearbook and the free Student ID cards.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Kindergarten Proof of Immunizations – If you have not uploaded your child’s immunization record or state-approved exemption in Magnus, you will have until September 5 to become compliant in accordance with NC law.
K-5 CO-CURRICULARS
Upper School (6-12)
Important Dates
TOMORROW – Friday, August 8– Logic School Student Assembly
DUE TOMORROW! – Friday, August 8 – Health Forms Due for Rhetoric School Retreat at Camp Sea Gull (August 13 – August 15) – All consent forms for the retreat must be signed in Magnus.
DUE TOMORROW! – Friday, August 8 – Health Forms Due for Eighth Grade Retreat at Camp Royall (August 22) – All consent forms for the retreat must be signed in Magnus.
Monday, August 11– Rhetoric School Student Assembly
Tuesday, August 12 – Deadline for Elective Change Requests – Students have until this date to make elective changes with their parent’s signature. Forms can be found on the portal (under “My Children”) or picked up at the Upper School Reception desk. These are only requests and students should attend their assigned class until the changes are final.
Friday, August 15 – Logic School House – We will welcome the 6th grade class into their Houses!
SAVE THE DATE! – Wednesday, August 27 – Upper School Students (Grades 6-12) and Staff Individual Picture Day – Get your smiles ready! Lifetouch Individual Picture Day is coming soon! Order picture packages early & save: mylifetouch.com. Login or create an account with your Picture Day ID: EVTBNN3N7
- All students will wear Dress Uniform for Picture Days.
- All students will be photographed, regardless of whether they purchase picture packages.
- Student and staff photos will be used for our School Yearbook and the free Student ID cards.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Job Opportunity – Are you 16 or older and enjoy being a good role model for our younger students? If so, we have a job opportunity for you. We are looking for After School staff members who can work from 2:30-5:00 p.m. or 3:30-5:00 p.m. for two to five days a week. If you are interested, email Mrs. Hillsgrove to learn more about this opportunity.
All 7th and 12th Grade Proof of Immunizations – If you have not uploaded your child’s current immunization record or state-approved exemption in Magnus, you will have until September 5 to become compliant in accordance with NC law.
College Counseling
Important Dates
Monday, August 11 – Senior Parent Meeting – Don’t miss this critical meeting! – Ms. Smith, Director of College Counseling, will cover pertinent information for parents of seniors as they navigate the college admissions process. This meeting is geared toward parents. Ms. Smith will meet with the seniors during Rhetoric class on August 19, August 21, and August 25.
- When: 7:00–8:15 p.m.
- Where: Theater
Saturday, August 16 – College Essay Workshop – Mrs. Clarkson and Ms. Smith are offering a one-day (9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) workshop for seniors who were unable to attend our College Essay Bootcamp over the summer. While offered in a truncated format, students will receive excellent guidance on the Common App Essay (Personal Statement) and short answer essays. Students will leave with tools to complete compelling college application essays. Registration is on the Parent Portal.
Monday, August 18 – Junior Parents and Student College Counseling Meeting – Ms. Smith, Director of College Counseling, will cover pertinent information for juniors and parents regarding junior year. Junior year is a critical year from a college application perspective. This is the first of two required grade-wide meetings. The second will be in January.
- When: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
- Where: Theater
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Rhetoric Students, the College Counseling Department looks forward to working with you this year!
Parent and Student Portals – We have designed the College Counseling Department Pages to give you pertinent information regarding college counseling activities throughout the year. We will update them regularly and encourage you to bookmark these useful resources.
Co-Curriculars
ARTS
UPPER SCHOOL ATHLETICS
TOMORROW! – Friday, August 8 – Final Rosters Communicated via ParentSquare or Individual Email – Decisions will be made no later than August 8. Roster decisions are based on skill assessments in May and practice attendance over the summer. Cuts are possible if a student is not ready to compete at the appropriate level and/or if the number of students is too large for our roster to manage. This varies by sport.
Wednesday, August 20 – Athletic Picture Day – Parents may purchase individual and team pictures. A link will be sent to you in ParentSquare for you to make purchases. Senior banner pictures will also be taken this day.
Fall Sports Information – Click here for the full Sports Information Guide.
Uniforms – Athletes will be given uniforms the weeks of August 4th and 11th.
Sports schedules are available for download to your phone or computer with this link. Do not print this schedule as dates and times may change due to weather or other school requests. Schedules are also available on the CCS App by Household (students in your home) and by School, showing all games for the current season.
Coaching Needs – We are currently looking for coaches to lead programs for the following sports:
- Blue (Logic School) Boys Basketball (Winter)
- Gold (Logic School) Boys Lacrosse (Spring)
