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Welcome back to School! We are ready.
Summer is a busy time in a school. We have waxed the floors, painted the walls, and installed LED lights. We have received boxes of new books, sorted them, and placed them in the classrooms. We have trained new staff and new teachers and made our plans for the fall. Except for a few final details, we are ready for August 3, and the first day of school. I hope you are encouraged as you read through The Knightly News. This weekly newsletter offers you information on upcoming events, preparation for the first day of school, and introductions to our new faculty. Each week, you can also access this information from your Veracross Parent Portal. God is blessing our school. The Knightly News and the Veracross Parent Portal are great ways to enjoy what is happening on campus.
On August 3, our community returns. Each of you will make the turn off Old Apex Road and drive past the Oak Tree. A special place has developed over the last 26 years. The video below shares our vision for the year and focuses our prayers.
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- Pray that God will bless our teachers as they seek to prepare their classrooms, their homes, and their hearts for the new year.
- Pray that God will bless our students as they come back to school ready to learn, whether they are enjoying their first 1st day of school, or, as a Senior, their last 1st day of school.
- Pray that God will calm the spirits of our new teachers. They are a great group of men and women.
- Pray that God will calm the spirits of the 98 new students who will enter our building for the first time.
- Pray for our High School Retreat. This is our second annual retreat, but it is quickly becoming a tradition. Our hope is that God will use the time to prepare our students spiritually for the year.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out. Send me an email at rhinton@carychristianschool.org and let’s find a time to meet.
May God prepare us all for a great year. See you on August 3.
Robbie Hinton
Headmaster
We are so excited to have them join our team.
Jordan Glassford – Kindergarten Teacher – Mrs. Glassford was born and raised in South Carolina where she earned her B.A. and M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education. She and her husband, Jimmy, have been in the Raleigh area for 3 years and have two children, a rising Kindergartner and a three-year-old. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading a good book, cooking, and thrifting.
Bonnie Harris – Kindergarten Teacher’s Assistant & Interior Design Elective Teacher – I grew up in the Carolinas and Virginia. I attended elementary and middle school in Raleigh, then my family moved to Virginia, where I went to high school. I returned to Raleigh and got my undergraduate degree from Meredith College in Interior Design and then a Master’s degree in Special Education. I have two sweet girls that will be in kindergarten and second grade at Cary Christian this year. For fun I enjoy traveling to new places, hiking, camping and gardening. Two fun facts about me are, I was on the synchronized swim team at Meredith College and we have four pet chickens, Sassy, Kiwi, Grace, and Taco.
Jackie Stump – 2nd Grade Teacher Assistant – Mrs. Stump worked in Finance for sixteen years with Siemens before becoming a mom. For the past ten years she’s been a homeschool and co-op teacher. She and her husband Don have one son, a sophomore in high school. Her favorite things are Cape Cod beach vacations, lobster rolls, her dog Buddy, and going to Carolina Hurricanes hockey games with her family.
Holly Doden – 5th Grade Teacher – Mrs. Doden hails from California where she earned a B.A. and M.A. in Education from Biola University. She met her husband in line for Space Mountain at Disneyland, and you could say life has been a wild ride ever since. With three kids and a dog, her home is filled with laughter, great books, loud music, lots of plants, and tacos every Tuesday. Whether in the mountains, at the beach, around the table with good friends, or lost in a story with a cup of tea, she’s always up for an adventure!
Marcie Blanchard – Visual Arts Teacher (3rd – 12th Grade) – Mrs. Blanchard hails from the great state of Michigan, where she attended Grand Valley State University to earn a B.S. in Visual Art Education with an emphasis in jewelry and metalsmithing. She has been married to her to husband Brantley for 13 years. Together they have 3 children in grades second, third, and fifth. In her spare time, she enjoys the beach, reading or listening to audio books, sewing, hanging out with her family and their dog Mozzie.
Dwight Dillon-Seminario – Band Director (3rd – 12th Grade) – Mr. Dillon holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz Studies, with a specialty in trombone from San Diego State University. His professional experience includes playing in the show band for Carnival, and Princess Cruises Lines. He was also a trombone professor at the Conservatory of Music, in Lima, Peru, and was a freelance trombonist in the country, which included theatre productions, and giving university masterclasses. Although Spanish is his first language, don’t ask him to write in it. Currently, he’s been married to his ride or die, Kander McInnis for 3 years. They have no kids, but a dog is in their near future. They also run a business together, with a team of 20 people in 6 states and growing. He has an A-type, assertive, entrepreneurial personality. When he’s not focused on his goals, he looks forward to date night, obsessed with optimizing his health, works out almost daily, loves reading books on leadership/ personal development, and loves espresso.
Howard Hanson – 9th Grade Science Teacher – Mr. Hanson met his wife while they were college students (at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo). As a science student he was amazed at the unfathomable majesty of God as seen in His creation — and became a teacher to fan the spark of wonder in others. Their daughter followed in his footsteps in becoming a Special Ed. teacher. Life together with his wife has been a wonderful journey, but they increasingly sensed God calling them out of their native California. After much praying and seeking they chose to travel the path blazed by Mrs. Lasch and her husband (their former neighbors in Long Beach) to North Carolina. They are loving the adventures each day brings!
Important Dates
Thursday, July 14 – Class Assignments Available – Parents, you may log onto your Veracross Parent Portals today to see who your Lower School child(ren)’s teachers are! On July 27, you may expect a formal welcome letter from them. They are so excited to see you! If you cannot access your Parent Portal, please reach out to helpdesk@carychristianschool.org.
Monday, August 1 – Kindergarten Meet & Greet – We are excited to invite our Kindergarten families to come and enjoy a time of meeting their teachers and classmates. Parents will walk to the classrooms with their kindergartner, drop off their supplies, and then head to the playground for some fun!
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- When: 9:00 – 10:30 A.M.
- Where: Kindergarten Classrooms & K-2 Playground
Monday, August 1 – New Family Picnic – New Families, bring a picnic dinner to enjoy on our Upper Field. Our teachers, board, and champion families are excited to meet you. Drinks will be provided.
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- When: 5:00 – 6:00 P.M.
- Where: CCS Upper Field
Monday, August 1 – Family Festival – Join us for a time of fellowship to kick-off the school year! We will have lawn games and novelty ice cream. We are so excited to be together and to see what the Lord has in store for the new year!
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- When: 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.
- Where: CCS Upper Field and Pavilion
Tuesday, August 2 – Meet the Teacher Day – 1st-12th Grade Families, stop by anytime between 8:00 – 11:00 A.M. to drop off school supplies and meet your children’s teachers! We look forward to greeting you and welcoming you to your new class! Lower School teachers will have a special welcome at 8:15 A.M. and 9:15 A.M., and will make the information available in a handout on the first day of school. No uniforms.
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- When: 8:00 – 11:00 A.M. (8:15 and 9:15 A.M.)
- Where: Cary Christian School
Wednesday, August 3 – First Day of School– Welcome home, students! We can’t wait for you to be here! Remember your dress uniform. Start times:
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- Kindergarten – 9:15 A.M. (First day only)
- 1st-5th Grade – 8:15 A.M.
Wednesday, August 3 – Kindergarten Kiss & Cry – Following drop-off, kindergarten parents are invited to join us for coffee, conversation, and to hear from Mrs. Kelly Gardner, Lower School Dean. Give your little one a kiss at their classroom door, shed a few tears, then join us for a sweet time of first-day fellowship. (Tissues provided.)
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- When: 9:15-10:00 A.M.
- Where: CCS Pavilion
Announcements
Summer Reading – We hope that you’re enjoying the summer reading books. Remember to bring your book back on the first day of school (without writing and in good condition).
Updated PDF Calendar – Click here to access our updated PDF Calendar. Some dates/times/locations have changed since the original publication. Please review this version. As always, for an up-to-date calendar, please visit your Veracross Parent Portal!
3rd Grade Ukulele Class – We are excited to announce that our 3rd Graders will be learning to play Ukulele rather than Recorder this coming year with our new band teacher, Mr. Dillon! Check out your Parent Portal to see the scope and sequence for the lower school.
Important Dates
Thursday, July 14 – Logic School Class Schedules are posted on your Parent and Student Portals.
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- If you notice an error in your schedule, please email Mr. Seitz, at kseitz@carychristianschool.org, and Mrs. Stewart, at jstewart@carychristianschool.org.
- If you have changed your mind in regards to the elective you have chosen, please wait until Meet Your Teacher Day to fill out the form and make changes. Do not send an email about electives. Students will have until August 12 to make elective changes with their parent signature.
Thursday, July 28 – Rhetoric School Class Schedules (9-12) will be posted on your Parent & Student Portals.
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- If you notice an error in your schedule, please email Mr. Seitz, at kseitz@carychristianschool.org, and Mrs. Stewart, at jstewart@carychristianschool.org.
- If you have changed your mind in regards to the elective you have chosen, please wait until Meet Your Teacher Day to fill out the form and make changes. Do not send an email about electives. Students will have until August 12 to make elective changes with their parent signature.
Monday, August 1 – New Family Picnic – New Families, bring a picnic dinner to enjoy on our Upper field. Our teachers, board, and champion families are excited to meet you. Drinks will be provided.
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- When: 5:00 – 6:00 P.M.
- Where: CCS Upper Field
Monday, August 1 – Family Festival – Join us for a time of fellowship to kick-off the school year! We will have lawn games and novelty ice cream. We are so excited to be together and to see what the Lord has in store for the new year!
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- When: 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.
- Where: CCS Upper Field and Pavilion
Tuesday, August 2 – Meet the Teacher Day – Stop by anytime between 8:00 – 11:00 A.M. to drop off set up your lockers and meet your children’s teacher(s)! We are so excited to welcome you home! No uniforms.
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- When: 8:00 – 11:00 A.M.
- Where: Cary Christian School
Tuesday, August 2 – Senior Dinner and Parking Space Decorating – We are excited for this time to reconnect and get to know each other better. Seniors who plan to drive this upcoming year will be assigned a parking space. Students will have an opportunity that evening to decorate their parking space or back parking lot area with sidewalk chalk (provided by CCS). Bring your own chairs. Thank you, Megan Bovenizer, for agreeing to chair this event. Please reach out to her directly at meganbovenizer@yahoo.com to join in the planning fun.
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- When: 6:30 – 8:00 P.M.
- Where: 3-5 Playground & Senior Parking Lot
Wednesday, August 3 – Senior Breakfast – Seniors will come early, park in their newly decorated parking spaces, and gather for grab and go breakfast food and photo fun. Thank you, Cathy Allen, for agreeing to chair this event. Please reach out to her directly at allencc419@bellsouth.net to join in the planning fun.
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- When: 7:00 – 7:45 A.M. (Class photo will be taken at 7:30 A.M. on the 3-5 Playground.)
- Where: 3-5 Playground
Wednesday, August 3 – First Day of School – Welcome home, students! We can’t wait for you to be here! Remember your dress uniform.
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- When: 8:00 A.M. (6th-12th Grade)
Wednesday, August 17 – Friday, August 19 – Rhetoric School Retreat at Camp Sea Gull – Click here for more information and to RSVP by Wednesday, August 3.
Announcements
Summer Reading – We hope that you’re enjoying the summer reading books. Remember to bring your book back on the first day of school (without writing and in good condition). 10th and 11th Graders, please pick up your summer reading book from the front lobby if you haven’t already.
Senior Parent Letter (Click Here) – We are excited for a great year with the Class of 2023! Click here to check out specific volunteer opportunities and ways to celebrate!
Student Engagement (Click Here) – Learn more about the Upper School Student Leadership Program and our 2022-2023 student leaders.
Updated PDF Calendar – Click here to access our updated PDF Calendar. Some dates/times/locations have changed since the original publication. Please review this version. As always, for an up-to-date calendar, please visit your Veracross Parent Portal!
College Counseling
Parent & Student Portals – This year we are incorporating another feature on Veracross, the Component Pages. We have designed the College Counseling pages to give you pertinent information regarding college counseling activities throughout the year. We will update them regularly and encourage you to bookmark these useful resources. Rhetoric Students, the College Counseling Department looks forward to working with you this year!
Athletics
Monday, August 1 – Physical Exam Day – Physicals are required before practices begin. You may go to your child’s physician or come participate in our Physical Exam Day (Free). Please click here to sign up for a slot. Physicals must be uploaded to Magnus with physician signature once done.
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- When: 8:00 – 10:00 A.M.
- Where: CCS Gymnasium
Monday, August 1 – All Athletic Forms Are Due – In order to participate in tryouts, parents must fill out all athletic forms on their to-do list in Magnus.
Monday, August 1 – All Sports Practices Begin (6th-12th Grade) – Click here for all tryout information. If you have further questions, please reach out to Jeff Poore, Athletic Director, at jpoore@carychristianschool.org.
Rising 6th Grade Athletic Forms & Registration – If your child plans to enroll in Athletics during the 2022-2023 school year, they are required to have a Sports Pre-Participation Form completed and a few other requirements. Forms are found on our Magnus Health Portal. If you have questions about athletic forms please contact Jeff Poore jpoore@carychristianschool.org. If you have trouble with changing the status in Magnus, please contact aboger@carychristianschool.org. To register for Athletics in Magnus:
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- Access Magnus through your Veracross Parent Portal
- Click “Health Portal (Magnus)” link on the left side of the page
- Select “Student Health Tracker”
- Click the wheel to Edit “Conditional Questions.”
- Scroll down to the last question, which asks “Will your child be participating in Athletics?”
- Select “Yes”.
- This will add the required forms to your To-Do list.
Athletic Handbook – Click here to access the Athletic Handbook. You may also access it on your Parent Portal!
Fall Coaching Needs for the Upcoming School Year – These are stipend paid positions. If you are interested, please contact Jeff Poore, Director of Athletics at jpoore@carychristianschool.org.
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- Junior Varsity Volleyball
- Middle School Field Hockey
Athletic Bulletin Board – Parents, you can access up-to-date information for athletics on your Parent Portal!
Spirit Store – Updated Spirit Wear, and Fall Sports Fan Wear items will be available on July 22 at the Online Spirit Store. The store will also be open at the concession stand on August 2 for Meet the Teacher Day. There will be many new items in stock for this coming school year.
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).
