Contents
Featured Items
School Closed
on Monday
February 19
College Admissions
Panel Event
February 21
Lower School
Creatures of Creation
February 23
Let Us Pray for the President and All in Civil Authority
O Lord our Governor, whose glory fills all the world: We commend this Nation to your merciful care, that we may be guided by your providence, and dwell secure in your peace. Grant to the President of this Nation, the Governor of this State, and to all in authority, wisdom and strength to know and to do your will. Fill them with the love of truth and righteousness, and make them continually mindful of their calling to serve this people in reverent obedience to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
Development Update
$327k to Go! – Raise your hand as high as you can!
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School-Wide Information
– IMPORTANT DATES –
Friday, March 1 – Last Day of Quarter 3 – Early Release – All-School Spirit Day
– ANNOUNCEMENTS –
Speed Hump – To better control vehicle speed, a new speed hump will be installed at the crosswalk on the entry driveway to our campus. Slow down to 15 mph as you approach the speed hump.
REMINDER – My Hot Lunchbox Program – All payment, changes, additions, or cancellations must be made no later than noon the day prior to each delivery day through the My Hot Lunchbox website. There are no exceptions. If you are unable to cancel your scheduled hot lunch on a day your student is absent, contact Melanie Blondin for Lower School or Kailyn Eskridge for Upper School by 10:00 A.M. with instructions. You may pick the lunch up later in the day, have the lunch given to a sibling, or donate the lunch to someone without a lunch that day. The default, without instruction, will be to donate the lunch once lunch distribution is completed.
Cary Chamber of Commerce’s “Honor a Teacher” Update – Thank you to everyone who participated in this contest. There were approximately 100 nominations submitted for CCS teachers! The following teachers are moving forward in the next round:
- Kristen Clarkson (Rhetoric School)
- Cullen Morgan (Rhetoric School)
- Seth Greer (Logic School)
- Jimmie Armstrong (Grammar School)
- Trish Self (Phonics School)
Lower School (K-5th)
– IMPORTANT DATES –
Wednesday, February 21 – Grade 1 Assembly – This is a special time for our first graders to take the stage and share what they have been learning. Parents are invited to join us for a reception after the assembly. Early dismissal for first graders will occur after the reception.
- Where: Theater
- When: 10:30 A.M.
Friday, February 23 – Creatures of Creation – Mark your calendars for a visit from Dan the Animal Man! Bring the whole family out for an exciting exotic animal show focusing on the unique characteristics of God’s amazing creatures.
- Where: Gym
- When: 7:00-8:00 P.M.
Tuesday, February 27 – Grade 4 – Renaissance Fair – Students will be celebrating a Renaissance Fair! Decked in costumes, students will dance, feast, do a leather-working craft, shoot bows and arrows, and attend a museum of Renaissance masterpiece recreations made by them.
Thursday, February 29 – Grade 3 – Despereaux Day/Soup Feast – Third Grade students will become rodents, princes, and princesses from the Kingdom of Dor for their annual Tale of Despereaux Day. They will feast on a variety of homemade soups while celebrating the wonderful, powerful, ridiculousness of love, hope, and forgiveness. After all, like Cook says, “There ain’t a body, be it mouse or man, that ain’t made better by a little soup.”
Friday, March 1 – Grade 2 – Egyptian Day – Second Grade students will enjoy growing in their knowledge of Egypt by experiencing a special “Egyptian Day.” They will learn about mummification, hieroglyphics, and much more. These inquisitive students will also dress up as Egyptians, which makes this event even more special.
SAVE THE DATES! – Lower School Spring Sports Clinics
- Spring Volleyball Clinic – March 20-April 24
- For Girls Currently in Grades 4-5
- 6-Week Program on Wednesdays at CCS, 2:45-4:00 P.M.
- Cost: $125 per student.
- February 26 – Registration opens in Veracross.
- Spring Basketball Clinic – March 26-May 2
- For Boys and Girls Currently in Grades 3-5
- 6-Week Program at CCS:
- Girls’ Clinic – Tuesdays (2:45-4:00 P.M.)
- Boys’ Clinic – Thursdays (2:45-4:00 P.M.)
- Cost: $125 per student.
- February 26 – Registration opens in Veracross.
- Spring Volleyball Clinic – March 20-April 24
Upper School (6th-12th)
– IMPORTANT DATES –
Friday, February 23 – Science Fair – Grade 8 – Eighth grade parents, siblings, and CCS community members are welcome to watch these students present their projects and findings. Dress uniform is required for all eighth graders.
- Where: Gym
- When: 8:00-10:00 A.M.
Wednesday, February 28 – National Latin Exam – This standardized exam is administered to all Grade 7 students during the school day. Latin teacher, Mr. Sullivan, will ensure students know how to prepare during class time. Please avoid absences and appointments before lunch on this day.
SAVE THE DATE! – Saturday, April 13 – Protocol – This formal dance is a long-standing tradition for Rhetoric School Juniors and Seniors. The event will be held at MacGregor Downs Country Club. Signups will open on Monday, March 25 and will close on Thursday, April 4. Parents, you will register your student through your parent portal. As you register, you are agreeing to the behavior and attire expectations. For more details on the venue and attire, please click here.
College Counseling
TOMORROW – February 16 – AP Exam-Only Late Registration Period – Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, the cost of late registration for an AP Exam is $180 per AP Exam, which includes the College Board Late Fee ($40) and the CCS Late Fee ($25).
To register, both of these steps must be completed:
- Pay by clicking here.
- Register for the AP Exam on CollegeBoard.org.
- Joining Code Information: Click here.
Wednesday, February 21 – College Admissions Panel – College representatives will share admission and other school specific information. This panel is designed for Rhetoric school students and parents, but is open to the entire community. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain knowledge on what makes each unique, financial aid, and the admissions process.
- Where: Theater
- Where: 7:00-8:00 P.M.
- Panel Representatives:
- Campbell University, a private Christian university
- Christopher Newport University, an out-of-state public university
- Elon University, a private university
- North Carolina State University, an in-state public university
- Samford University, a private Christian university
Friday, February 23 – Career Connection Day – We are looking forward to having parents and alumni share their college and occupation experiences with us and how God has been present in their lives. The Rhetoric school will be attending this event during their Seminar Classes. This is for the students only. Students prepare to engage and ask questions.
– ANNOUNCEMENTS –
Seniors – If you need to meet with Ms. Smith to discuss college admission decisions or do a practice interview for a scholarship, schedule via Calendly.
Co-Curriculars
– ARTS –
Wednesday-Thursday, February 28-29 – Logic School Advanced/NCTC Drama Performances – Journey to the World’s Edge
- Where: Theater
- When: Show begins at 6:30 P.M. Doors open at 6:15 P.M.
- For Tickets to the Show –Click here.
- Cast List – Click here.
- Gold Baseball – 1:30 P.M.
- Gold Golf – 1:45 P.M.
- Varsity Golf – 2:00 P.M.
- Gold Boys Tennis – 2:15 P.M.
- Gold Soccer – 2:30 P.M.
- Gold Track and Field – 2:45 P.M.
- Varsity Track and Field – 3:00 P.M.
- Gold Lacrosse – 3:15 P.M.
- Varsity Boys Tennis – 3:30 P.M.
- Varsity Girls Soccer – 3:45 P.M.
- Varsity Lacrosse – 4:00 P.M.
- Varsity Baseball – 4:15 P.M.
Coaches Needed for Sports Teams – Multiple coaching positions open! See the list of coaching needs below. If you are interested, contact Jeff Poore.
- Fall:
- Varsity and Gold Girls Tennis
- Blue Girls Volleyball
- Assistant Coaches for JV and Varsity Football
- Winter:
- Gold Girls Basketball
- Fall:
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).
