Contents
Featured Items
Upper School
KnightsFest
February 12-16
Firm Foundation
for Parents
February 13
College Admissions
Panel Event
February 21
Let Us Pray for Our Board Members
Heavenly Father, You are our gracious God and we lift up our hearts to you in prayer and thanksgiving for all of your many mercies toward CARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL throughout the past months and years. Be with our board as they guide and guard the mission of this school, discerning and preparing for its future. We pray that you will give each board member the wisdom to discuss important issues fully and to make decisions wisely. We lift each member of staff to you and each child as well as every member of the board, and ask for your continued blessing over each and every life and that they would seek your wisdom and guidance, courage and strength in all issues and areas that touch their lives. Keep us ever humble before your throne and give us the integrity to stand up for what we believe, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Development Update
$345k to Go! – Raise your hand as high as you can!
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School-Wide Information
– IMPORTANT DATES –
TOMORROW! Friday, February 9 at 5:00 P.M. – “Honor a Teacher” Nomination Deadline – Remember to nominate a teacher in this year’s Cary Chamber of Commerce’s annual award, click here.
Tuesday, February 13 – Firm Foundation – These monthly meetings, through May, are designed for CCS parents who want to dig deeper into the world of classical, Christian education. Hear from CCS guest speakers, read and discuss several books related to our mission, and help build community among fellow parents. For those interested in becoming eligible to serve on the Board of Directors, these sessions help serve as a conduit to satisfy some of the prerequisites necessary for Board service eligibility. To learn more, click here.
- Where: Theater
- When: 8:00-9:30 A.M.
- Where: Theater
- When: 5:00 P.M.
– ANNOUNCEMENTS –
Board News – The CCS Board consists of the following dedicated leaders and their roles this year:
- Todd Bovenizer, Chair
- Robin Muse, Vice Chair
- Travis Callahan, Secretary
- Jason Allbert, Treasurer
- Christopher Flythe
- Cameron Perkins
- Martin van Cleeff
2024 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 – Assistant to Athletic Director – Interested in joining our team or know someone who would be a great fit in this position? To learn more or share with others, click here.
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.
Upper School (6th-12th)
– IMPORTANT DATES –
TONIGHT! Thursday, February 8 – Spanish Night at CCS– Featuring impromptu skits, music, dance lessons, poetry, and musical performances that are all about legends, myths, and Hispanic celebrations, these fun activities will be led by Senior students, culminating 3 years of Spanish immersion. Family and friends of Spanish students are welcome!
- Where: Theater
- When: 6:00-7:00 P.M.
Week of February 12-16 – KnightsFest – Upper School students (Grades 6-12) – Get ready for a fun week of activities and competition. These are the theme days for attire. Refer to the Uniform Guidelines in the “Parent Resources” section below.
- Monday: PJ day
- Tuesday: Tropical
- Wednesday: Celebrity/Character
- Thursday: Rhyme without Reason
- Friday: Wear House colors
SAVE THE DATE! – 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.
Monday, February 12 – Rhetoric School students will not have a Monday Math Test due to Knights Fest activities.
College Counseling
OPENS TODAY – Thursday, February 8 – Friday, 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.
– ANNOUNCEMENTS –
College Acceptance News – Good news has started coming in for CCS Seniors:
- 95% of our seniors have already reported at least one college acceptance in Scoir.
- One senior has received an appointment to the United States Military Academy, West Point.
- Two students were accepted to Duke University through Early Decision.
- 69% of the seniors who applied Early Action at NCSU were accepted, which is 28 basis points higher than the overall 41% Early Action acceptance rate. Other students were deferred to Regular Decision. Please pray while they continue to wait.
- CCS had a 43% acceptance rate at UNC Chapel Hill. They had around 60,000 applicants and accepted 4,700 students for an overall Early Action acceptance rate of 8%.
Waiting for college decisions can be stressful. Please pray that God would continue to lead students where He would have them go.
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 –
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
- 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).
