Contents
Featured Items
Early Release
Day
August 30
Labor Day
School Closed
September 2
Lower School
Sports Clinics
Registration Open
A Prayer for Labor Day
“Almighty God, Creator of the world, we give you thanks for the gift of stewardship and work. Deliver us, in our various occupations, from the service of self alone, that we may do our work in truth and beauty and for the common. God of justice, we pray for all workers, that they would receive fair compensation and treatment in their labor. For those who seek work, provide jobs — both citizen and immigrant alike. For those who cannot work, provide sustenance. Make those who lead the industries and commerce of this country responsive to your perfect will. Build up in the leaders of our country a respect for all labors. Deliver us, Lord Jesus, from the maligning evils of greed, sloth, and gluttony that we may lead lives of holiness in service to you and our neighbor. We ask all these things for our good and your glory. Amen.”
– Bread for the World (bread.org)
School-Wide Information
– IMPORTANT DATES –
TOMORROW! – Friday, August 30 – Early Release Day for Labor Day Weekend – This is a Cary Christian School spirit day, so wear your CCS gear! Refer to the Non-Uniform Day guidelines (located under “FAQs” on the portal). On Early Release Days, there is no lunchtime or After-School Care program. Students need to bring a substantial snack and water bottle.
- Pickup Times –
- Grades 9-12: 11:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
- Grades K-8: 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Tomorrow, Friday, August 30 – Lost & Found – Families may look for lost items between 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. under the West Canopy (the side of the building closest to the baseball field). Each week, campus-wide items are consolidated in the K-2 stairwell. If you cannot find your belongings in the hallway or gym bins, check the K-2 stairwell throughout the month. Any unclaimed items will be donated or discarded. If you have any questions, contact Ellen Wentz.
Monday, September 2 – Labor Day – School Closed
- When: 7:00 p.m. (Gates Open); 7:45 p.m. (Movie Starts)
- Where: Main Field
– ANNOUNCEMENTS –
Registration for This Year’s 24th Annual CCS Golf Classic Is Open!
- When: Monday, October 28 – 8:30 a.m. check-in begins, 10:00 a.m. shotgun start
- Where: Prestonwood Country Club
- Register Here
- Become a Sponsor
If you would like to volunteer or have any questions, contact Ellen Wentz.
– TECHNOLOGY TIPS –
View/Pay Invoices – Log onto the Portal. The “View/Pay Invoices” feature (under the “Quick Links” section) is a way for parents to view any open invoices their family may have. It will show a balance and payments made. Parents can also change the payment options under “Manage AutoPay” and add payment accounts in their VCPay wallet.
Lower School (K-5th)
– ANNOUNCEMENTS –
Lower School Moms in Prayer – Join Lower School moms on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 8:15-8:45 a.m. at the Field House to pray over our students, teachers, administrators, and school.
– K-5 ATHLETICS –
Lower School Girls Field Hockey Clinic – This fundamentals clinic began on campus on August 26, but we are still welcoming girls in grades 4-5 to participate. There are 6 sessions for a cost of $125. The additional dates are September 3, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 2:45-4:15 p.m. The clinic will be led by CCS coaches and Senior, Reid Miller (UNC commit), plus other varsity field hockey players. If you have additional questions, email Jeff Poore, Director of Athletics. Register here.
K-5 Cross Country League – We are working with two area schools to create a league for K-5 grade students. K-2 students will practice after school on Mondays, and 3-5 students on Wednesdays. Practices will start the week of September 3 (K-2 will practice on September 5, due to Labor Day). Runners will participate in four races on the Saturdays in September, beginning September 7, here at CCS. If you are interested, email Jeff Poore, Director of Athletics, to provide your student’s name, grade, and gender. We will send more information after assessing the interest level of our community. The length of the races will be between a half-mile and 1.5 miles. Cost is $75, which includes a race day t-shirt. Register here.
Lower School Basketball Clinic – Boys and Girls in Grades 4-5 – We will hold 6 sessions on Thursdays in September and October at Bethel Church (1111 West Chatham Street) from 2:45 – 4:15 p.m. The cost is $150 per student. Register here.
Upper School (6th-12th)
– IMPORTANT DATES –
- September 6 (CCS vs. Lawrence) – USA Day (red, white, and blue)
- September 20 (CCS vs. Faith Christian) – Neon
- September 27 – Homecoming (CCS vs. Father Cappadonna) – Blue (9th and 10th grades) and Gold (11th and 12th grade)
- October 4 (CCS vs. Rocky Mount) – Pink Out
- October 25 (CCS at St. David’s) – Camo Day
2024-25 Rhetoric School Clubs – Students can still join clubs after the Club Expo by reaching out to Mr. Adams.
After-School Care Helpers – Students, age 16 or older, who would enjoy supervising and playing with kids after school, can earn easy money by expressing interest to Mrs. Hillsgrove.
College Counseling
Lunch Time College Visits – Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors – Engage with college reps and learn about the educational opportunities on their campuses. Inquire about majors, scholarships, internships, and more. This is a drop-in event in the Commons Area during your lunchtime, between 12:20 – 1:00 p.m. Please spend about 5 minutes asking the representatives questions. Parents are welcome! Sign up via Scoir.
- Wednesday, September 4:
- Queens University of Charlotte
- Universal Technical Institute, Mooresville
- University of South Carolina
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Thursday, September 5:
- Hillsdale College
- University of Alabama
- University of North Carolina Charlotte
- University of North Carolina Greensboro
Saturday, September 7 – College Essay Workshop – Ms. Smith and Mrs. Clarkson are offering a half-day workshop for students who were unable to attend our Essay Bootcamp over the summer. While truncated from the original 5-day bootcamp, students will receive excellent guidance on both the Common App Essay (Personal Statement) and short answer essays. Students will leave with tools to complete compelling college application essays. While this is geared to our students, Seniors are welcome to invite a friend from church or the community to participate. Email questions to Laura Smith or Kristen Clarkson.
- When: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
- Where: Room 202
- Registration: $185 payable in Parent Portal by September 5
Seniors – Scholarship Opportunities – Are you interested in being a UNC Morehead-Cain or NC State Park Scholar? You may self-nominate. Students should meet with Ms. Smith by September 7 to understand the process and deadlines. It takes a great deal of time and effort to create an effective, strong, and competitive application and Ms. Smith will guide you through the process. The application due dates are October 1 and November 1, respectively.
12th Grade Students – 30-minute College Counseling Meetings – All Seniors should sign up for an individual meeting. Topics that we can cover include reviewing college lists, short answer essays, Common App essays, scholarships, future plans or general questions about the college search process. Ms. Smith recommends that all seniors let her read their short answer essays before applying. This is a great way to do that. Use this Calendly link to schedule.
Co-Curriculars
– UPPER SCHOOL ATHLETICS –
Basketball Early Evaluations and Start of Tryouts – These are held in September; details are below. Students who wish to tryout must attend at least one of the sessions below (both are preferred). Following tryouts, teams will host Saturday gym sessions to prepare for daily practices that begin in late October.
- Saturday, September 7:
- Logic Boys: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
- Logic Girls: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.*
- *8th Grade Girls Only
- Rhetoric Girls: 12:00:– 1:30 p.m.
- Saturday, September 14:
- Logic Boys: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
- Logic Girls: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.*
- *6th & 7th Grade Girls Only
- Rhetoric Girls: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
- To Be Determined:
- Rhetoric Boys
*Logic Girls who cannot make their assigned tryout date above can attend the other available date by email: Coach Horton.
Coaching Needs – We are currently looking for head coaches to lead programs for the following sports:
- Varsity Girls Soccer (Spring)
- Gold (MS) Girls Soccer (Spring)
- Gold (MS) Boys Lacrosse (Spring)
- Varsity Track (Spring)
- Varsity Boys Tennis (Spring)
For more information, contact Jeff Poore, Athletic Director.
