Important Dates

 

Sunday, March 20 – Last Day to Register for the Iron Knight Crucible – We hope to see parents, students, teachers, friends, neighbors, second cousins, etc. come out for our second annual Crucible Challenge on Friday, April 1. It will be a fun evening of fellowship and competition. Click here for more information and to register! The practice for the Iron Knight will be Sunday, March 27 at 2:00 P.M. on the CCS Upper Field. There will be no practice on March 20. 

 

Monday, March 21 – First Day of 4th Quarter

 

Tuesday, March 22 – Firm Foundation – Firm Foundation is for CCS parents who want to dig deeper into the world of classical, Christian education. Parents are encouraged to come to our monthly meeting, where we will hear CCS guest speakers, read, and discuss several books related to our mission (e.g., Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning, Repairing the Ruins, etc.), and help build community among fellow parents. Click here to learn more! This week Mr. Seitz will be leading the discussion.

• When: 8:00 – 9:30 A.M.
• Where: CCS Theater

 

Tuesday, March 22 – Board Meeting – All corporate members are invited to attend.

• When: 7:00 – 8:00 P.M.
• Where: CCS Theater

 

Wednesday, March 23 – 3rd Quarter Report Cards Posted to Veracross Portals – If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher directly. 

 

Friday, March 25 – No Classes/Optional Parent Teacher Conferences – Sign up for a conference time through your Veracross Parent Portal. 

 

Announcements

 

Lower School Convocation Theme – In the month of March, Lower School students will be reflecting on the biblical character trait of forgiveness. We will rejoice together at the forgiveness God offers us.  “But you are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love,” Nehemiah 9:17. We will also talk about forgiving others just as in Christ, God forgave us (Ephesians 4:32).

 

Save the Date – Grandparents Day – Our Lower School students and faculty are so excited to invite our Grandparents to campus on Friday, May 6. The event will be from 8:45 – 10:45 A.M. with a breakfast fellowship beforehand (at 8:15 A.M.) and classroom visits and lunch after (10:50 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.). We hope to see you there!

Important Dates

 

Sunday, March 20 – Last Day to Register for the Iron Knight Crucible – We hope to see parents, students, teachers, friends, neighbors, second cousins, etc. come out for our second annual Crucible Challenge on Friday, April 1. It will be a fun evening of fellowship and competition. Click here for more information and to register! The practice for the Iron Knight will be Sunday, March 27 at 2:00 P.M. on the CCS Upper Field. There will be no practice on March 20. 

 

Monday, March 21 – First Day of 4th Quarter

 

Tuesday, March 22 – Tuesday, March 29 – Protocol Sign-Ups – We are so excited for this fun upperclassmen (Juniors and Seniors) event on Saturday, April 9 at 7:00 P.M. Parents, please sign-up your student through your Veracross 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.

 

Tuesday, March 22 – Firm Foundation – Firm Foundation is for CCS parents who want to dig deeper into the world of classical, Christian education. Parents are encouraged to come to our monthly meeting, where we will hear CCS guest speakers, read, and discuss several books related to our mission (e.g., Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning, Repairing the Ruins, etc.), and help build community among fellow parents. Click here to learn more! This week Mr. Seitz will be leading the discussion.

• • When: 8:00 – 9:30 A.M.
  • Where: CCS Theater

 

Tuesday, March 22 – Board Meeting – All corporate members are invited to attend.

• • When: 7:00 – 8:00 P.M.
  • Where: CCS Theater

 

Wednesday, March 23 – 3rd Quarter Report Cards Posted to Veracross Portals – If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher directly. 

 

Thursday, March 24 – Senior Theme Day – Seniors will dress up like farmers and farm animals. We will enjoy decorating college/career/gap year pennants during the nutrition break.

 

Friday, March 25 – No Classes/Optional Parent Teacher Conferences – If you would like to set up an optional parent/teacher conference, reach out to the teacher directly (first initial-last name@carychristianschool.org; e.g. gwashington@carychristianschool.org). Note: Teachers will attend Staff Development Friday morning but will offer conference times after 10:15 A.M. 

 

Announcements 

 

Carpool Note – If you drop off your student by the Rhetoric School doors, please do not block the inner or outer loop lanes that are exiting the front of the school, and do not let your student out while blocking these lanes. Please wait for the lane on the side of the school to clear, pull forward, and drop your student off by the sidewalk.

 

8th Grade Tea – Don’t forget to sign your 8th Grader up for the 8th Grade Tea by April 1st. Click here!

 

College Counseling

 

Senior Pennant Decorating – Seniors, it is your turn to decorate the outside of Ms. Smith’s office with the college, technical school, career, military, or gap year program that you are planning.  The first day to post pennants is Thursday, March 24 during the Senior special snack.  If you know where you are attending or what you will be doing, start designing your pennant now!  We are so proud of each of you and cannot wait to see what the Lord has in store for you, and how He will use your gifts and talents. Come to the College Counseling Department to pick up a Pennant!

 

Arts

 

4th Grade Renaissance Art – The 4th Graders have been studying Renaissance art. Check out their imitations of these famous pieces. 

 

                 

               

Athletics

 

Wednesday, March 23 – JV and Varsity Winter Sports Recognition (NEW EVENT DATE) – We are excited to celebrate the winter sports seasons and the athletes who participated. We will acknowledge awards and then enjoy a time of fellowship and dessert.

• • When: 6:30 P.M.
  • Where: CCS Gym

 

Intro to Volleyball – Coach Regan Scott is offering a weekly clinic for boys and girls in 3rd-6th grade beginning April 6. If you are interested, please email Jeff Poore to sign up.   

• • When: 2:45 – 4:00 P.M. (4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, and 5/9)
  • Where: CCS Gym
  • Cost: $125 (including a T-shirt)

 

Intro to Lacrosse – Coach Tom Kinney is offering a weekly clinic for boys in 4th & 5th grades beginning March 27. If you are interested, please email Jeff Poore to sign up. 

• • When: Sundays from 3:00 – 4:15 P.M. (3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, and 5/15)
  • Where: CCS Upper Field
  • Cost: $125

 

Soccer – FUTSAL will have a new session for boys and girls in 4th & 5th graders beginning April 24. If you are interested, please email Jeff Poore to sign up. 

• • When: Sundays from 4:45 – 6:00 P.M. (4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, and 5/29)
  • Where: CCS Gym
  • Cost: $110

 

Coach Needed– The Athletic Department is looking for an assistant coach to help coach girls’ tennis next Fall. If you are interested, please email Jeff Poore.