The Knightly News: January 26, 2023

Important Dates

 

Friday, January 27 – 100th Day of School – The Kindergarten classes will be celebrating the milestone of 100 days of Kindergarten! We will highlight the number 100 with many fun activities, with counting, and with making a list of 100 things for which we are thankful.  

  

Wednesday, February 1 – Second Grade Assembly – Our Second Graders will take to the stage to present what they have been learning.  We welcome parents and friends to join this Second Grade Showcase, followed by a time of fellowship in the classroom.  There will be an early release for second graders following the assembly and reception.  

• • When: 10:30 A.M.    
  • Where: CCS Theater  

  

Wednesday, February 1 – Worship Night – All CCS families are invited for a night of worship and prayer. Pastor Zeb Cook, CCS parent and Apex Baptist Church pastor, will share a message with us. 

• • When: 6:30 – 7:30 P.M.    
  • Where: CCS Theater  

  

Wednesday, February 1 – Third Quarter Midterms Posted – Third quarter midterms will be posted to your Veracross Parent Portal. Please email your child’s teacher directly if you have any questions or concerns. All staff member emails are their first initial and last name @carychristianschool.org. (example: gwashington@carychristianschool.org) 

 

Friday, February 3 – Kindergarten Field Trip to The Smiling Turtle – To highlight our Community Helpers unit, the Kindergarten classes will be taking a field trip to The Smiling Turtle Pediatric Dentistry office. Dr. Banakas and her staff will be welcoming the kindergarteners and teaching them about dental care.  We are thankful for our community helpers and the roles they play in keeping us healthy. 

 

Friday, February 3 – Red, White, and Blue Day – As our Fifth Graders learn about the events of the War for Independence, they will celebrate the founding of our country. Students will dress in patriotic attire and will have a presentation about the history and symbolism of the American flag, the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, colonial life activities, and many other fun games and projects in this exciting day that concludes with a red, white, and blue snack.

 

Friday, February 3 – Lower School Convocation – For the month of February, our lower school students will be focusing on the biblical character traits of kindness and compassion. Kindness is caring for others and putting their needs before our own. We show kindness because God has been kind to us, and He calls us to love others the way He has loved us.  We will memorize and sing, “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you,” Ephesians 4:32.

 

Saturday, February 4 – Tuition Assistance closes. Click here for more information. 

 

Wednesday, February 8 – Battle for the American Mind – Join us for an exciting evening with the president of the ACCS (Association of Classical Christian Schools), David Goodwin, and Fox News Anchor, Pete Hegseth. Their book, Battle for the American Mind, presents a compelling argument for classical, Christian education. Come learn more about the great value a distinctly classical and distinctly Christian education offers as we seek to raise the next generation. Seating is limited, so click here to register for this event. Invite your friends; this event is open to the general public.

• • When: 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. (Doors will open at 6:30.)
  • Where: CCS Gym

 

 

Announcements

 

Standardized Testing Update – This spring, we are intentionally switching from SAT-10 (Stanford Achievement Test 10th edition) to the Classical Learning Test (CLT). The CLT exists to reconnect knowledge and virtue by providing meaningful assessments and connections to seekers of truth, goodness, and beauty. CLT offers a standardized test that emphasizes intellectual aptitude and achievement and is grounded in the liberal arts tradition. After a period of evaluation and research, we have concluded that CLT is more aligned with our school’s mission and vision and better fits our needs for assessment as well as our goals for students. Testing results include an in-depth analysis of results, target insights on weaknesses and strengths, example problems for areas to improve, percentiles compared to others (nationally normed), and comparison scores for the ACT, SAT, and PSAT.  All results will be available for parents online through the CLT website. CCS will serve as a pilot school for the new 3rd – 6th grade test, which several of our teachers contributed to the development of last summer.  Mark your calendar with this NEW standardized testing date.  

• • May 10, 2023 – 3rd through 5th grade students will take their 3-hour CLT exam during the school day.  

 

Lost and Found TOMORROW – Each month, the lost and found items are set out under the K-2 Recess Canopy/3-5 Carpool Canopy (the side of the building closest to the baseball field).  Families may come and look for lost items between 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Any items left will be donated or discarded. Please note: each week all items campus-wide are consolidated in the K-2 stairwell.  If you cannot find your items in the hallway or gym bins, please check the K-2 stairwell throughout the month.  If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to facilitate the lost & found process, please contact Ellen Wentz at ewentz@carychristianschool.org.

 

Morning Drop Off – Drop off time for Lower School students is at 8:00 A.M. with class beginning promptly at 8:15 A.M.  On the occasion that your child needs to be dropped off early, there is supervision starting at 7:40 A.M. on the playground.  Lower School students may not be dropped off before 7:40 A.M.

Important Dates

 

Wednesday, February 1 – Worship Night – All CCS families are invited for a night of worship and prayer. Pastor Zeb Cook, CCS parent and Apex Baptist Church pastor, will share a message with us.  

• • When: 6:30 – 7:30 P.M.    
  • Where: CCS Theater  

  

Wednesday, February 1 – Third Quarter Midterms Posted – Third quarter midterms will be posted to your Veracross Student Portal and Parent Portal. Please email your child’s teacher directly if you have any questions or concerns. All staff member emails are their first initial and last name @carychristianschool.org. (example: gwashington@carychristianschool.org) 

 

Saturday, February 4 – Tuition Assistance closes. Click here for more information. 

 

Monday, February 6 – Friday, February 10 – Knights Fest (6th-12th Grade) – We are so excited for the annual Knights Fest. We pray that we will be able to build community, enjoy a fun week, and glorify God through this time. Check out the links below for more information. 

• • Click here to access the Non-Uniform Dress Day Guidelines.
  • Click here to access the Daily Schedule!
  • Rhetoric School: Monday-Pajamas; Tuesday-Character; Wednesday-Jersey/Sports; Thursday-Decades; Friday-Medieval/House Shirt
  • Logic School: Monday-Pajamas; Tuesday-Character; Wednesday-Hobby/Sports; Thursday-Hawaiian; Friday-House Colors

 

Wednesday, February 8 – Battle for the American Mind – Join us for an exciting evening with the president of the ACCS (Association of Classical Christian Schools), David Goodwin, and Fox News Anchor, Pete Hegseth. Their book, Battle for the American Mind, presents a compelling argument for classical, Christian education. Come learn more about the great value a distinctly classical and distinctly Christian education offers as we seek to raise the next generation. Seating is limited, so click here to register for this event. Invite your friends; this event is open to the general public.

• • When: 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. (Doors will open at 6:30.)
  • Where: CCS Gym

 

Announcements

 

Standardized Testing Update – This spring, we are intentionally switching from SAT-10 (Stanford Achievement Test 10th edition) to the Classical Learning Test (CLT). The CLT exists to reconnect knowledge and virtue by providing meaningful assessments and connections to seekers of truth, goodness, and beauty. CLT offers a standardized test that emphasizes intellectual aptitude and achievement and is grounded in the liberal arts tradition. After a period of evaluation and research, we have concluded that CLT is more aligned with our school’s mission and vision and better fits our needs for assessment as well as our goals for students. Testing results include an in-depth analysis of results, target insights on weaknesses and strengths, example problems for areas to improve, percentiles compared to others (nationally normed), and comparison scores for the ACT, SAT, and PSAT.  All results will be available for parents online through the CLT website.  CCS will serve as a pilot school for the new 3rd – 6th grade test, which several of our teachers contributed to the development of last summer.  Mark your calendar with these NEW standardized testing dates.  

• • April 19, 2023 – 9th and 10th grade students will take their 2.5-hour CLT exam during the school day.  
  • May 10, 2023 – 6th through 8th grade students will take their 3-hour CLT exam during the school day.  

Seminar

 

9th Grade – Aristotle Project – Is doing good the key to a good life?

10th Grade – Dante’s Inferno – How do disordered loves shape the soul?

11th Grade – Samuel Johnson’s Rasselas – What is happiness?

12th Grade – W.E.B. DuBois, “Of Mr. Booker T. Washington and Others,” “Of the Training of Black Men,” and “The Talented Tenth” – How might African-Americans best move forward in America?

Announcements

 

Rhetoric College Counseling Lunch and Learn – Drop-in lunch and learn sessions are intended for Rhetoric students and parents to ask general college counseling questions. Lunch and learn sessions are open for any 9th-12th grade student or parent. 

• • When: February 3, 12:20-1:00 P.M.  
  • Where: Commons Area  

  

Digital At-Home PSAT Practice Test – Digital At-Home PSAT Practice Test for those who registered. You should have received a link and instructions from Compass Education Group. Check your email or spam. You must have the access code provided by Compass for the test. If you have trouble accessing the practice test, please contact Compass directly. 

• • When: Saturday, January 28, at 9:00 A.M.     
  • Where: Online (from the comfort of your home) 

Arts

 

24–Hour Play Festival – On January 27 and 28, participating CCS Drama students will meet to rehearse pre-selected, student-directed one-act plays. All CCS families are invited to attend the student performances on Saturday. No tickets are required. Please note that the last play of the evening is a student-written, student-directed play, which has a PG-13 rating for intense content.  

• • When: Saturday, January 28, at 7:00 P.M.    
  • Where: CCS Theater 

Athletics

 

 

Spring Sports – Spring sports officially start on February 13. Outdoor Track and Field will begin February 21 due to a Championship Meet on February 14. Coaches will be sending out information about tryouts by the week of January 31.