Sacramental Moments

Seniors enjoyed Fish Day last week as their April Senior Day!

The Juniors had a great time at the NC Museum of Art! It was the perfect day for a field trip.

The Seniors kicked off their Thesis Presentations this week. They’re doing a great job so far!

"Thank You" from the Greene Family (Click Here)

Dear Cary Christian School,

As we work on other formats of “thank you” we wanted to deliver a direct message to the entire CCS family.

The loss of Grady has transformed our lives in one of the worst possible ways. We have bad days and we have days that are “less bad.”

Through this time, the CCS Family, Faculty, Staff, Teachers, Coaches, Students, and Parents have shown us an immense amount of love and compassion. We have received visits, calls, cards, letters, emails, donations, and more from so many of you. It’s been sincerely overwhelming. Some of this amazing support has even come from people at CCS we have yet to meet.

The faculty and staff of CCS have provided a level of patience and support to us, specifically Tyler, that has gone above and beyond anything we could imagine a school would do. Tyler has received cards and letters from CCS friends and students, including some from students of other grades, that have expressed an incredible amount of love, compassion, and grace. Grady (and Tyler) made so many friends in this short time they have been there. We appreciate very much the way they were welcomed last year.

It is still very difficult to envision our future and understand what it will look like without half of our heart. We navigate life from day-to-day and many days from hour-to-hour. However, we wanted all of you to know how much your support has meant to us. The CCS Family has sincerely been an amazing blessing during this seemingly-impossible time.

From the bottom of our hearts – thank you all so very much for all you’ve done and your continued support.

Love,
The Greenes
Blake, Lauren, & Tyler

LOWER SCHOOL

Important Dates

Wednesday, April 20 – Mid-Term Progress Reports Were Posted – 4th Quarter Midterm Progress Reports were posted to Veracross Portals yesterday. Please check your child’s progress anytime on your Veracross Parent Portal.

Friday, April 22 – Logic School Orientation for Rising 6th Graders – Students in 5th grade will have an opportunity to venture upstairs to be introduced to the 6th grade teaching team and get a first-hand look at what to expect in the transition to 6th grade. We look forward to welcoming them onto the Logic Hallway! Parents can also expect information coming home with your student about electives and other aspects of the transition to Logic School.

Wednesday, April 27 – 4th Grade Renaissance Day – Our 4th graders have enjoyed studying the Renaissance in history. They made beautiful art imitations earlier this quarter and now they get to celebrate with a feast, dancing, and games!

Thursday, April 28 – 2nd Grade Field Trip to the Zoo – Turtles, lizards, alligators, snakes; some of these reptiles give us the shakes! Second grade is excited to see the animals they have spent fourth quarter learning about. Their upcoming visit to the zoo is a long-awaited day to experience and marvel at God’s handiwork. Students will be on the hunt for the animal they’ve researched for their 2nd Grade Animal Report.

Friday, April 29 – Kindergarten Mother’s Day Tea – Please make sure to arrange childcare for younger siblings. This time is just for Mom and Kindergartener! You are invited to take your child home following the program for some additional special time together.

- When: 10:00 – 11:00 A.M.
- Where: CCS Gym

Friday, April 29 – Lost and Found – All items from the Lost and Found bins will be outside. Any items remaining at 3:00 P.M. will be discarded. Please remind your students to check the bins regularly for any missing items.

- When: 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
- Where: K-2 Playground

Tuesday, May 3 – Teacher Appreciation Day – Look for information from your class’ Room Mom!

Thursday, May 5 – Saturday, May 7 – The 3 Musketeers – The Rhetoric School Drama students have spent all year preparing and they are looking forward to a great show! Don’t forget to purchase your tickets! Click here to buy now!

Friday, May 6 – Grandparents Day – Information about this sweet event will be shared in your child’s Classroom Newsletter and in next week’s Knightly News.

Announcements

Senior Thesis Presentations – Our Senior Thesis Presentations are in full swing. CCS parents are invited to come and watch as our Seniors present their capstone papers. Click here for a full schedule, so you may select a topic that interests you. We will also enjoy a Thesis Encore Night on Monday, May 9 from 7:00 – 8:30 P.M. if you are unable to attend the presentations during the school day. You may also access the live stream feed on your Veracross Parent Portal.

Elective Course Request for Current 5th Grade Students & Parents – The electives for next school year are now available on Parent and Student portals. Look for more information on how to set-up Student portals and requesting electives in your student’s Monday folder. Please take time to review the new elective class offerings. Click here to access the Logic School Elective Offerings.

Leaf Collection – First graders are starting their leaf collection in connection with their studies about plants. They will learn to identify ten trees common to North Carolina. Have your first grader point out to you the names of some trees they are able to identify.

Insect Reports – 4th graders have learned a lot about insects and are collecting and displaying eight insects from different scientific orders for their insect collection. Did you know bees and ants both belong to Order Hymenoptera? Do you know the difference between an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail and a Painted Lady Butterfly?

UPPER SCHOOL

Important Dates

Friday, April 22 – Convocation – This is our last convocation of the year. We look forward to hearing from Kacey Johnson (parent, author and speaker) as she shares God’s story and encourages our Upper School students.

Saturday, April 23 – Miracle League – Rhetoric Students are invited to join the CCS Service Team in serving as buddies for the Miracle League. If you have any interest, please contact Diane Hillsgrove ([email protected]) or Eva Vestal.

Saturday, April 23 – 8th Grade Tea – The 8th Grade Tea is a fun event that provides the 8th Graders an opportunity to prepare for our Rhetoric School events such as Hoedown, Snowball, and Protocol. Attired in their best Springtime dresses and handsome ties, ladies and gentlemen in 8th grade class will be paired with a classmate to enjoy a special time of table conversation and traditional English Tea, sandwiches, and desserts. Attendees will hear from our special guest speaker who will share an encouraging message. Look for pictures of the event in next week’s Knightly News.

- When: 3:00 – 4:30
- Where: CCS Gymnasium

Wednesday, April 27 – Trip to Italy and Greece in the Summer of 2023 (Informational Meeting) for Rising 6th-12th Graders – Here at Cary Christian School, our students spend a lot of time studying the civilizations of Greece and Rome. With this trip, we want to give students the opportunity to see what they have studied at CCS come to life. Tom McMahon (Rhetoric School Seminar teacher) has decided to offer this opportunity now. Please join our meeting to hear all the details including the itinerary, dates, and cost of this trip. The meeting will also mark the official opening of enrollment!

- When: 5:30 P.M.
- Where: Information Meeting Sign-Up

Friday, April 29 – Senior Skip Day – The Seniors will enjoy a day off campus to fellowship with each other and celebrate as they approach the last few weeks of their time at Cary Christian School. Students and parents are responsible for planning the day as this is not a school sponsored event.

- When: 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
- Where: K-2 Playground

Wednesday, May 4 – Senior College Shirt Day – For this final Senior Day, our Seniors will wear a shirt that signifies where they plan to go after Cary Christian School, whether that is a college, career, gap year, or trade school. We are proud of our Seniors and so excited to see what the Lord has in store for them! A class picture will be taken at the Oak Tree at noon. Seniors, please be on time so you don’t miss this Cary Christian School tradition.

Announcements

Elective Course Requests for Current 6th – 11th Graders – We have several new elective options for the 2022-2023 school year. The lists of electives are now available on Parent and Student portals, under “Academics.” The opportunity for students to request electives will be available from Tuesday, May 3 – Friday, May 6 on their Student Portals. Please take time to review the new elective class offerings.

- Logic School Elective Offerings
- Rhetoric School Elective Offerings

College Counseling

Tuesday, April 26 – AP Class Information for Rising 10th Graders – Laura Smith, Director of College Counseling, is inviting the rising 10th Graders and parents to a zoom meeting to gain pertinent information about AP Classes. Rising 12th Graders are also invited to join in on the zoom meeting.

- When: 7:00 P.M.
- Where: Join Zoom Meeting (click here) (Meeting ID: 829 2954 4232; Passcode: 8U1C7s)

Monday, May 2 – Friday, May 13 – AP Exams – Click here for exam times, locations, and reminders.

Career Connection Day was a Huge Success – The Rhetoric Students were able to learn more about specific occupations. Thank you, to our presenters!

- Freshmen: Anthony Atti, Tina Ayers, Jeff Callery, Jenny Howison, and Chad Lambert
- Sophomores: Dr. David Boyte, Chris Cathey, Teresa Estep, and Grace Stocker
- Juniors: Andy Blondin, Chris Flythe, Tony Holmes, and Brooke Peterson
- Seniors: Ashley Hiester, Caroline Knox, Cody Snyder, and Leah Thomsen

CO-CURRICULARS (ARTS & ATHLETICS)

Arts

Saturday, April 23 – Chamber Choir Auditions – Auditions for the CCS Chamber Choir are open to all students rising 8th through 11th grades for the school year 2022-2023. In addition, those students selected must participate in the CCS Concert Choir as a prerequisite during the school year. Click here to learn more!

- When: 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
- Where: CCS Theater

Sunday, May 1 – Kaleidoscope Art Contest – A few of our students have entered the Cary Living Kaleidoscope Art Contest. The art pieces are due May 1. If your child is interested in participating, there is still time to submit! Click here for more information.

Our prayer for our school is that the Lord would use Cary Christian to call each of our students to be rooted and grounded in love . . . filled with all the fullness of God (Ephesians 3:17-19).