Contents
Featured Items
K-12
Teacher Appreciation
April 3
Protocol Dance
for Juniors & Seniors
April 5
Senior Thesis
Presentations
April 7-24
Let Us Pray with Appreciation for Our Teachers
O Lord,
School-Wide Information
– IMPORTANT DATES –
TOMORROW! – Friday, March 28 – No Classes – Optional Parent-Teacher Conferences (Teacher Workday)
- Lower School Parents: Sign up on the Veracross Parent Portal
- Upper School Parents: Email the teachers to arrange.
Monday, April 7-Thursday, April 24 – Senior Thesis Presentations – Senior Thesis Presentations begin on Monday, April 7. We invite all CCS families to come support and celebrate our Senior students in this academic achievement. Click here for a full schedule of topics.
Friday, April 11 – Worship Night – Let’s worship together at our last student-led worship night of this school year! All K-12 students and parents are invited to attend. Students will also share their testimonies.
- Where: Theater
- When: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
– ANNOUNCEMENTS –
REMINDER – No Left Turn During Carpool – The left turn lane for exiting campus is marked for no left exit turns during our peak traffic times.
- Morning Carpool: 7:30-8:20 a.m.
- Afternoon Carpool: 2:20-2:55 p.m.
For those turning left onto campus, look for a natural break in the flow of traffic from the Maynard Road direction. Do not force your way into the carpool line that is turning right onto campus.
Quarter 4 Events Calendar Is Available – Click here to download or access it in the parent and student portals.
Lower School (K-5th)
– IMPORTANT DATES –
Tuesday, April 1 – Grade 3 Assembly – This is a special time for our third 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 third grade students will occur after the reception.
- Where: Theater
- When: 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday – Wednesday, April 8-9 – Grade 5 – Country Days – Students have been studying a foreign country of their choice and will be presenting their research reports in front of the class. Afterwards, we will enjoy an international feast. We are thankful we serve a God of every tongue, tribe, and nation! Pray that we will be a people with a heart for the nations.
Friday, April 11 – Grade 5 Student and Parent Retreat (Camp Royall) – This will be a day of fun activities, small group sessions, and free time to give parents and students the opportunity to focus on finishing lower school well and learning what to expect as they make the transition to Logic School. To register through the Parent Portal, click here.
- Where: Camp Royall (in Pittsboro)
- When: 9:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
Saturday, April 12 – Eighth Grade Tea – This is a wonderful opportunity for our young ladies and gentlemen to prepare for the social events they will enjoy in Rhetoric School. Click here to register by Wednesday, March 26. A sign up will be sent out via the “Class of 2029 (Grade 8)” ParentSquare group for those wishing to prepare food or loan serving pieces. Additionally, click here to access the dress code guidelines. Spring break is a great time to get a jump-start on shopping for attire! Please reach out to Ellen Wentz with any questions.
- Where: Gym
- When: Saturday, April (3:00-4:30 p.m.)
– ANNOUNCEMENTS –
Quarter 3 Report Cards – These were posted in the Parent and Student Portals on Wednesday, March 26.
– K-5 ATHLETICS –
Upper School (6th-12th)
Thursday, April 3 – Upper School Teacher Appreciation Day – A catered lunch will be provided for the Upper School Faculty and Staff! Thank you to everyone who has already contributed toward this special treat. If you would still like to contribute, please see the communication that went out earlier in the week via ParentSquare.
Saturday, April 5 – Annual Protocol Dance for Juniors and Seniors – Protocol is a long-standing tradition for Rhetoric School Juniors and Seniors. For more details on the evening and attire, click here.
- Where: MacGregor Downs Country Club
- When: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
– ANNOUNCEMENTS –
College Counseling
– IMPORTANT DATES –
TODAY! – Thursday, March 27 – Senior Pennants – It is time for college pennants! 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. We will begin hanging pennants on March 27 during the senior special snack. If you know where you are attending or what you will be doing, start designing your pennant! Pick up your blank pennant from Ms. McGinnis now or after spring break.
We are so proud of each of our seniors and cannot wait to see what the Lord has in store for each one of them, and how He will use their gifts and talents.
By April 2 – High Point Junior Scholar – Click here to learn about the requirements to qualify. You must complete the assignment “Request for Nomination for High Point University Junior Scholar” located in Scoir to be considered as a HPU Junior Scholar. Complete it by April 2 and email Ms. Smith.
Every Wednesday in April – Rhetoric College Counseling Lunch and Learn – Drop-in Lunch and Learn sessions are intended for students and parents to ask general college counseling questions. Sessions are open for any 9-12 grade student or parent. Click here for the schedule.
- When: Wednesdays in April (9, 16, 23, 30)
- Where: Commons Area
- Time: 12:20 -1:05 p.m.
– ANNOUNCEMENTS –
Are you taking AP Exam Onlys? Students, you should have a good study and prep plan that includes 1 to 2 hours of study a week.
Juniors – Use this link to select a time with Ms. Smith. Meetings are scheduled during the school day and are held in Ms. Smith’s office.
Seniors – If you need to meet with Ms. Smith to discuss college admission decisions or do a practice interview for a scholarship, use this link to schedule your appointment.
Co-Curriculars
– ARTS –
– UPPER SCHOOL ATHLETICS –
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 Tennis (Fall)
- Varsity Cross Country (Fall)
- Blue (Logic School) Girls Volleyball (Fall)
- Gold (Logic School) Girls Field Hockey (Fall)
- Blue (Logic School) Boys Basketball (Winter)
For more information, contact Jeff Poore, Athletic Director.
