Contents
Featured Items
Quarter 2
Classes Begin
October 21
CCS Christmas Card
Art Competition Due
October 24
No Classes
Optional Conferences
October 25
Reaffirm Your Covenantal Commitment
As a covenantal school, Cary Christian School’s enrollment policy requires that each parent review and sign the Corporation Membership on an annual basis. This is a great opportunity for each parent to reaffirm their commitment to the school’s values, which set Cary Christian School apart from other schools: Statement of Faith, Educational Philosophy, Organizational Philosophy, Corporation Membership, Mission, and Statements on Christian Values (Marriage, Sexuality, and Gender; Sanctity of Life; Final Authority).
Click here to read and sign by November 1. (On November 15, everyone will be auto drafted their related fee.)
NOTE: At least one parent or guardian of each child attending Cary Christian School must be a member of the Corporation.
School-Wide Information
– IMPORTANT DATES –
TOMORROW! Friday, October 18 – Last Day of Fall Break (School Closed)
Monday, October 21 – First Day of Classes for Quarter 2
Tuesday, October 22 – Monthly Board Meeting
- When: 5:30 p.m.
- Where: Theater
Wednesday, October 23 – Quarter 1 Report Cards – Available on the Parent Portal after 3:30 p.m.
By Thursday, October 24 – CCS Annual Christmas Card Art Contest – All K-12 students are invited to participate. Students will submit fully colored 5×7 sized designs focused on the theme “Christmas Blessings.” The winner’s art will be featured on this year’s school Christmas card, and he or she will also receive $25 to the CCS Spirit Store. Click here for details.
Friday, October 25 – No Classes – Optional Parent-Teacher Conferences:
- Lower School Parents – Sign up on the Veracross Parent Portal.
- Upper School Parents – Contact teachers via email to arrange.
Tuesday, October 29 – All-School Individual Picture Day – Class Group & Make-up Pictures – Lifetouch is returning to campus to capture each class and any students who missed the Picture Day back in August. As always, Picture Day is a Dress Uniform day! Ordering information will be announced soon.
– ANNOUNCEMENTS –
Quarter 2 Events Calendar – Click here. (This is housed on the Portals.)
– TECHNOLOGY TIPS –
Department Pages – Logic School – Log onto the Parent Portal and click on the button for Logic School to obtain information about Grades 6-8. Academic details pertaining to curriculum and electives are available. The Student Life and Event sections provide definition to the life of a Logic student. There is also a two-week glance at upcoming events.
Lower School (K-5th)
– IMPORTANT DATES –
Thursday, October 24 – Kindergarten Pumpkin Patch (On-Campus Experience) – Kindergarteners will delight in Fall-themed activities as they choose a pumpkin, weigh and measure it, embark on a hayride around the school, and learn more about the season.
Thursday, October 24 – Grade 3 Field Trip to NC Natural Science Museum – We will be traveling to our capital city to explore the N.C. Natural Science Museum where students will be able to see specimens from each of our 3rd grade science units! Students will discover rainforest animals, amazing rocks and gems, beautiful birds, and fish local to N.C.
– K-5 ATHLETICS –
Co-Ed Indoor Soccer Clinic (Grades 4-5) – Registration Is Open – Want to get some additional training during the winter months when clubs are dormant? Join Coach Morgan and his staff for skills training and short-sided games inside a warm gym! The clinic will be held on Thursdays after school at Bethel Baptist Church. Students will meet at the gym door on the 3-5 hallway to change into athletic clothes and be bused over to Bethel. Students must be picked up from Bethel Baptist by 4:30 p.m. The cost is $150 per student for the 6 sessions. The dates are 11/14, 11/21, 12/12, 1/9, 1/16, and 1/23. Registration is through Veracross and opens 10/1. If you have additional questions, email Jeff Poore, Director of Athletics.
Boys Wrestling Clinic (Grades 3-5) – Registration Is Open – Join Coach Chris Sullivan, CCS parent and Head Varsity Wrestling Coach, for a 6-week clinic being held after school here at CCS. The cost is $125 per student. The dates are 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 1/14, and 1/21. The clinic will meet after school from 2:30-3:45 p.m. Pickup will be at the bell tower at 3:45 p.m. Registration is through Veracross and opens 10/1. If you have additional questions, email Jeff Poore, Director of Athletics.
Upper School (6th-12th)
– IMPORTANT DATES –
SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, November 9 – Rhetoric School Hoedown –
- When: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
- Where: Main Field
– ANNOUNCEMENTS –
Beginning after Fall Break – Collections for Senior Service Practicum (SSP) – Set aside ANY cold weather items (blankets, coats, hats, gloves/mittens of all sizes, new socks) that you wish to give away for our “Coats for the Cold” collection for our annual trip to Tennessee. These items should be gently used and freshly laundered then bagged. Walmart gift cards are also greatly appreciated for purchases being made for those we serve.
UPDATE: We are working with the staff at Carson Springs to determine other items that will be helpful to the community as they have been impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Deliver your items, beginning after fall break, to these collection zones:
- Grades K-5: Mr. Shane Tharrington’s security desk
- Grades 6-12: Mrs. Diane Hillsgrove’s office
College Counseling
Thursday, October 24 – Digital Adaptive PSAT – Grade 9 – All Freshmen will take a Digital Adaptive Practice PSAT in school to get familiar with the Practice Digital PSAT. You are already signed up. Bring your charged laptop to school on October 24 and report to your Seminar classrooms.
Thursday, October 24 – PSAT/NMSQT for Grades 10-11 – All Sophomores and Juniors will take the Digital Adaptive PSAT/NMSQT. Report to the gym no later than 7:50 a.m. with your fully charged laptop. You may bring a power pack to keep your laptop charged.
Thursday, October 24 – Grade 12 – Three-Hour Delay – All Seniors will have a three-hour delay. Classes start at 11:00 a.m. Report to school no later than 10:50 a.m.
Until November 1 – AP Exam-Only Registration Is Open – Students who are NOT enrolled in AP classes, may register to take AP Exams by following these steps:
- Use this link for Joining Codes.
- Students must register for AP Exams in their College Board account.
- Parents must pay on Veracross for the AP Exam Only.
- Refer to College Board for details – SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools
Students who are in AP Classes at CCS (AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Physics) are already registered and have paid for the corresponding AP Exam. No further action is needed from students in our AP Classes.
November 1 Deadline – Enrollment Registration for 2024-2025 Dual Credit Courses with Colorado Christian University – For more information about dual credit and to register, visit this webpage. You will receive a Colorado Christian University student ID and confirmation email when your registration is successful. Also, the PowerPoint presentation from our recent Dual Credit Information Session with Mr. Seitz and Ms. Smith is available on the Parent Portal on the College Counseling department page. We hope you’ll take advantage of this information if you were unable to attend the session.
Monday, November 6 (Due by 8:00 a.m.) – Deadline for Juniors to Apply for the Governor’s School – You have about two weeks to apply for a CCS nomination for Governor’s School of North Carolina. Sophomores, if this intrigues you, there are limited opportunities in dance, choral music, and instrumental music. If you are interested in Governor’s School, be sure to follow these instructions: Click here. The application (Click here.) and essay must be printed and turned in by 8:00 a.m. on November 6.
Co-Curriculars
Tuesday, October 29 – Choral Arts & Band Picture Day
Scholastic Art and Writing Competition – This is open now! Create an account then upload your artwork or written pieces. Click here for more information and to enter the contest.
– UPPER SCHOOL ATHLETICS –
Coaching Needs – We are currently looking for head coaches to lead programs for the following sports:
- Varsity Girls Soccer (Spring)
- Gold (MS) Girls Soccer (Spring)
- Varsity Track (Spring)
- Varsity Boys Tennis (Spring)
For more information, contact Jeff Poore, Athletic Director.
