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In Loving Memory of Taylor Burns Huston
Taylor Anne Burns Huston went to be with the Lord on August 7, 2022 after a hard fought battle with cancer. She was born in Dallas, TX on April 23, 2015. Taylor brought light and love every where she went. Her smile sparkled, her eyes twinkled, her curls bounced as she danced through life, showing her love for others and spreading joy. Taylor wanted to be a ballerina violinist when she grew up. In addition to dancing, she enjoyed baking, painting, running, singing, all things Disney but most of all the Lord. Taylor’s faith was inspiring. She was baptized a few months back and we know that she is hugging Jesus as she dances and giggles in Heaven.
Taylor leaves behind her parents, Brian and Rachel Huston; her step-sister, Allison Huston and half-brother, Matthew Huston in addition to numerous family members around the country. Taylor was loved by so many and will be forever missed.
A visitation will be held on August 11th from 2:30-4:30 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home in Cary, NC. A celebration of her life will be held on August 12th starting at 3:30 at Triangle Community Church in Apex, NC. Taylor loved all colors and instead of black, we believe she would have wanted her celebration to be more cheery and request more colorful attire.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that you consider donating to one of the following organizations in Taylor’s honor to help find a cure: Taylor‘s Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation memorial page or Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.BrownWynneCary.com for the Burns Huston family.
On Friday evening, our school community will honor Taylor at the 7pm Varsity football scrimmage. Each football player will wear a colored wristband, representing Taylor’s love for “all colors of the rainbow”, and fans in attendance are encouraged to wear brightly colored clothes! A donation will be collected for those who choose to participate. Please either bring cash or scan the QR code at the bell tower to donate electronically to foundations near and dear to the Burns Huston family.
Rhetoric School
Fall Retreat
August 17-19
GoPlaySave
Kicks Off Monday!
Let the Games Begin!
Sacramental Moments
Important Dates
Monday, August 15 – My Hot Lunchbox Begins – Click here to order and access the instructions to login to your My Hot Lunchbox account. You can also access ordering from your Parent Portal!
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- Monday: Panera
- Wednesday: Chick-fil-A
- Friday: Randy’s Pizza
Monday, August 15 – GoPlaySave Kick-Off – Lower School students will bring home a GoPlaySave Coupon book filled with over $10,000 in savings from a variety of local businesses. This first book can be used as a sample in your sales efforts and/or be purchased by your first buyer! Lower School students will also bring home a Fundraising Letter with a QR code and step-by-step directions to set up your student’s online shop. Share your student’s custom URL with family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. You will receive an email each time someone purchases through your child’s link. Online orders only (no cash/checks). Prizes for top sellers.
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- Orders Due: Monday, September 12
- Books Delivered: Week of September 19
- Mobile “Books”: Activation Codes are sent directly to buyers via email
If you do not wish to participate, please return the sample coupon book to your child’s teacher.
Tuesday, August 16 – CCS Parent Alert Test – In order to test our Parent Alert System, we will be sending out a test next Tuesday at 9:00 A.M. If you do not receive a text from the CCS Parent Alert system, please email helpdesk@carychristianschool.org to make sure that we have the correct phone number in our system.
Announcements
Lower School Drop-Off – There is no supervision for Lower School students before 7:40 A.M. Lower School students should not be dropped off unattended before 7:40 A.M. A staff member will begin supervising the playgrounds at 7:40 A.M. Regular carpool begins at 8:00 A.M. for K-5th Grade.
Gravel Parking Lot – The gravel lot has limited space and is designated for student parking by permit. Parents, please do not park in the lot from 7:15 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. This includes dropping off and picking up your child. Please use the carpool process.
Important Dates
Friday, August 12 – Last Day for Elective Changes – If your child would like to change electives, please fill out the Elective Change form (found on your Parent Portal under “Forms”) and turn it in with your signature and the signatures of both teachers by tomorrow, August 12. If you have questions, please email our Registrar at registrar@carychristianschool.org.
Monday, August 15 – GoPlaySave Kick-Off – Upper School students will bring home a Fundraising Letter with a QR code and step-by-step directions to set up their online shop. You and your student can share their custom URL with family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. You will receive an email each time someone purchases through your student’s link. Online orders only (no cash/checks). Prizes for top sellers. Seniors will receive 50% of their proceeds to go towards their SSP trip!
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- Orders Due: Monday, September 12
- Books Delivered: Week of September 19
- Mobile “Books”: Activation Codes sent directly to buyers via email
Tuesday, August 16 – CCS Parent Alert Test – In order to test our Parent Alert System, we will be sending out a test next Tuesday at 9:00 A.M. If you do not receive a text from the CCS Parent Alert system, please email helpdesk@carychristianschool.org to make sure that we have the correct phone number in our system.
Wednesday, August 17 – Friday, August 19 – Rhetoric School Fall Retreat – All pertinent information will be sent to those who have signed up. There are no classes offered on these dates.
Announcements
Gravel Parking Lot – The gravel lot has limited space and is designated for student parking by permit. Parents, please do not park in the lot from 7:15 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. This includes dropping off and picking up your child. Please use the carpool process.
Seminar
9th Grade – Great Conversations Unit
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- What is truth, and how do we know it when we see it?
- How can Aristotle’s “Four Causes” help us understand our purpose as humans?
10th Grade – Augustine’s Confessions
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- What is the fundamental human problem?
- What is a godly “program for right living,” and what kind of education will set us up well for that?
11th Grade – Francis Bacon and Samuel Johnson on Studies
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- What is the value of reading?
12th Grade – Plato’s Republic
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- Why is it important for humans to have a working understanding of justice?
- What is justice?
College Counseling
Thursday, August 11 – Senior Parent College Counseling Meeting TONIGHT – Laura Smith, Director of College Counseling, will cover pertinent information for parents of seniors as they navigate the college admissions process. This meeting is geared towards parents. Ms. Smith will meet with the Seniors during Rhetoric class today and Monday.
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- When: 7:00 – 8:30 P.M.
- Where: Theater
Monday, August 15 – Junior Parent and Student College Counseling Meeting – Laura Smith, Director of College Counseling, will cover pertinent information for parents regarding junior year. Junior year is a critical year from a college application perspective.
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- When: 7:00 – 8:30 P.M.
- Where: Theater
Monday, August 29 – Applications to be a school nominee for the Morehead-Cain and Park Scholarship are due by 8:00 AM. There is a folder outside of Ms. Smith’s office with more information!
Athletics
The carychristianathletics.com page is no longer active – All information can be found on your Veracross Parent Portal (under Athletics).
Athletic Bulletin Board (Instructions) – We have an addition to the Parent Portal called the Athletic Bulletin Board. Click on the Athletics button at the top of the Parent Portal. Once there, you will find current information for athletics. Special Buttons:
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- Access ALL Games, Meets, and Matches in a calendar format through the “CCS Athletics Calendar” button.
- Subscribe to Individual Sports Calendars – The second button links you to a page where you may subscribe to the entire schedule of a particular team. You may also copy that link and share it with family and friends.
- Varsity Records and Calendars – Schedules, team records, and stats are listed in MaxPreps (this link can also be found on the Athletics Page of the Parent Portal).
- Logic School Gold Team Records and Sports Calendars – Gold schedules are managed on the CAMSC Website.
- Logic School Blue Team Schedules – Blue Team Schedules are found on the Veracross Calendar (found on your Parent Portal).
Coaching Needs for This School Year – These are stipend paid positions. If you are interested, please contact Jeff Poore, Director of Athletics at jpoore@carychristianschool.org.
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- Junior Varsity Volleyball
- Middle School Field Hockey
- Middle School Boys Soccer
- Middle School Girls Basketball
Parent Resources
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).
