Contents
Featured Items
Spanish Night
for K-12 Families
February 6
Worship Night
for K-12 Families
February 12
College Admissions
Panel Event
February 19
Let Us Pray
Dear
Raising Sturdy Kids
School-Wide Information
– IMPORTANT DATES –
- Where: Theater
- When: 6:15-7:15 p.m.
TOMORROW! – Friday, February 7 – Deadline for 2025-26 Tuition Assistance Application – To learn more about the program and process, click here.
Tuesday, February 11 – Board Meeting
- Where: Theater
- When: 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 12 – Worship Night for K-12 Families – Let’s join in worship together! All K-12 students and parents are invited to attend this event that is led by our student worship team. Will Jones (10th grade) and Sawyer Lair (11th grade) will each share their testimony.
- Where: Theater
- When: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
– ANNOUNCEMENTS –
2025 Summer Camp Dates and Information for Grades K-12 – CCS offers a summer camp program that is open to families in the school who would like for their children to participate in a safe, organized, active, and enriching experience. All of our camps are led by qualified CCS teachers or parents who are enthusiastic about sharing their special interests, hobbies, and skills with eager campers. These incredible educational camps, integrated with a biblical worldview, are sure to be a super learning and social experience for all! For Camp Information and to Register, click here.
Employment Opportunity – Finance Manager – Refer to this link for general information about the job. Candidates must contact Carol Ashworth with their resume and a cover letter explaining why they are a good fit for this position.
Lower School (K-5th)
– IMPORTANT DATES –
TOMORROW! – Friday, February 7 – Kindergarten Field Trip – Kindergarten students are going on a field trip to The Smiling Turtle Pediatric Dentistry office. This connects with their Community Helpers unit in which they are learning about dentists and taking care of their teeth with the help of a fellow CCS parent, Dr. Neidre Banakus.
TOMORROW! – Friday, February 7 – Grade 5 – Red, White, and Blue Day – The calendar might show the 7th of February 2025; however, we are celebrating the 4th of July of 1776 in conjunction with our history lessons. We will have a special assembly as well as some fun activities and games. Fifth graders may wear a patriotic shirt and/or hat.
Friday, February 14 – Grade 5 Field Trip – Students will walk to Sunrise Senior Living to share God’s love with the residents this Valentine’s Day.
Wednesday, February 19 – 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.
– ANNOUNCEMENTS –
Quarter 3 Midterm (Grades 2-5) – Reports were posted on February 5 on the Parent Portal under “My Children, Classes and Reports.”
Registration Now Open! – Spring Sports Clinics for Grades 4-5 – To learn more and register, click here.
- Girls Volleyball – Thursdays, February 27 – April 17 (2:30-4:00 p.m.)
- Boys Basketball – Mondays, March 3-April 28 – (2:30-4:00 p.m.)
- Girls Basketball – Wednesdays, March 5 – April 30 (2:45-4:00 p.m.)
- Girls Field Hockey – Tuesdays, March 25 – April 29 (2:30-4:00 p.m.)
Upper School (6th-12th)
TOMORROW! – Friday, February 7 – Last Day of KnightsFest
- Rhetoric School:
- Friday – Dress like your House (house colors or costumes, ex. Minions for Lewis)
- Logic School:
- Friday – Dress like your House (house colors or costumes, ex. Minions for Lewis)
Friday, February 21 – Grade 8 – Science Fair – Students will showcase their innovative experiments and projects. Parents of 8th grade students are encouraged to come explore and learn from a variety of fascinating experiments. It’s a wonderful opportunity to see science in action and celebrate the hard work of our young scientists!
- Where: Gym
- When: 8:15-10:15 a.m.
College Counseling
– IMPORTANT DATES –
TODAY! – Thursday, February 6 – Friday, February 14 – Late AP Exam-Only Registration – 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).
Students who are NOT enrolled in AP classes may register to take AP Exams by following these steps:
- Use this link For Joining Codes.
- Students must register for AP Exams in their College Board.
- Parents must register on Veracross for the AP Exam Only.
- Refer to College Board for details. – SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools
Wednesday, February 19 – College Admissions Panel – College representatives will share admission and other school-specific information with you. 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 information, and the admissions process.
- When: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
- Where: Theater
- Participating Colleges and Universities:
- North Carolina State University, an in-state public university
- University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), an out-of-state public university
- Grove City College, a private Christian college
- High Point University – a private university
– ANNOUNCEMENTS –
College Acceptance News – Good news has started coming in for CCS Seniors:
Waiting for college decisions can be stressful. Please pray that God would continue to lead students where He would have them go.
Co-Curriculars
Thursday, April 3 – Deadline for Blakey Prize in Fine Art– This is an exclusive ACCS art competition. Visit the contest website for information and to look at past winners. Let Mrs. Blanchard know if this is something you might be interested in submitting artwork for as there are guidelines. CCS can only enter two pieces. If we have more than two works to submit, administration will vote on the entries to represent CCS.
– UPPER SCHOOL ATHLETICS –
Monday, February 10 – Logic and Rhetoric School Spring Official Sports Practices Begin
Wednesday, February 26 – Spring Sports Picture Day
Wednesdays, March 5-April 30 – Spring Sports Clinic – Grades 6-7 Girls Basketball (2:45-4:00 p.m.) – To learn more and register, click here.
Coaching Needs – We are currently looking for coaches to lead programs for the following sports:
- Varsity Football – Assistant Coach (Fall)
- Junior Varsity Football – Assistant Coach (Fall)
- Varsity Girls Volleyball (Fall)
- Varsity Girls Tennis (Fall)
- Varsity Cross Country (Fall)
- Blue (MS) Girls Volleyball (Fall)
- Gold Girls (MS) Field Hockey (Fall)
For more information, contact Jeff Poore, Athletic Director.
