Contents

Featured Items

Vision Nights
by Grade Level Groups
RSVP Soon!

No Classes
Optional Conferences
October 20

Picture Day
Class & Make-up
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 –

Friday, October 20 – No Classes – Optional Parent-Teacher Conferences –

  • Lower School Parents: Sign up on the Veracross Parent Portal
  • Upper School Parents: Email the teachers to arrange.

Tuesday, October 24 – Muffins for K-12 Moms – After morning carpool, head to the Pavilion for a chance to fellowship with Upper School and Lower School moms! This event is just for moms. Students will go to class as normal.

  • Where: Pavilion
  • When: 8:00-9:00 A.M.

Wednesday, October 25 – All-School 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! Pre-purchase online at my.lifetouch.com, using these Picture IDs for ordering:

  • Class Pictures – EVTPT342N
  • Retake/Make-up Pictures – EVTBJDFX9

Downloadable Order Forms:

– ANNOUNCEMENTS – 

Collections for Senior Service Practicum (SSP) – Please put aside ANY cold weather outerwear items (coats, hats, gloves/mittens of all sizes) that you wish to give away for our “Coats for the Cold” collection that will start the week of November 13 for our annual trip to Tennessee. These items should be gently used and freshly laundered then bagged. Stay tuned for more information regarding drop-off.

Reminder – Apply Now for Siblings – 2024-2025 School Year – Make sure sibling applications are submitted to Admissions soon (ideally no later than December 1) because we already have ~60 kindergarten applications. Our Open House in early November will generate even more interest. We need to be able to plan for siblings first. To get started, there is a button on the Veracross Parent Portal.

Friday, November 17 – All-School Service Project – Our Upper and Lower School students will be working together to pack shoeboxes for the ministry of Operation Christmas Child.  Click here for more information about the event and for ways you can contribute! We are asking each family to contribute $15 or 15 items.

Traffic Alert – The Town of Cary is soon to begin sidewalk and water pipe installation on Maynard Road, between High House Road and Old Apex Road, which will cause traffic delays and traffic shifts. Information is available at this link.

Vision Nights

Where Beauty Confronts Purpose – Remember to RSVP! – Our Vision Night events began this week with Rhetoric School. Be sure to register for a date in your grade level (see links below).

If you have students across more than one grade level group, you are welcome to select the date that works best for you in any of those groups. The general message is the same, but there are some differences based on the grade level meetings. It is ideal for both parents to attend, so you can also register for a couple of event dates if the family calendar means that you need to participate on different evenings.

We are aiming for 100% participation of our parents, faculty, and staff!

Any questions may be directed to Mrs. Kelly Butler, Director of Marketing and Communications.

Event Options:

Lower School (K-5th)

– IMPORTANT DATES –

Wednesday, October 25 – 3rd-5th Grade Community Night at Goodberry’s – 3:00 P.M. until closing – Stop by for a sweet treat with friends any time after school at the 1146 Kildaire Farm Road location. Be sure to mention Cary Christian School when you order and 20% of the sales will benefit our school!

Friday, October 27 – 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.

Tuesday, October 31 – Parents in Prayer Group – Please join us for an opportunity to gather with Lower School parents and pray for the teachers, administrators, students, and families at Cary Christian School. This group meets on the last Tuesday of every month (except in December and May).

  • When: 8:15–9:00 A.M.
  • Where: Pavilion

Friday, November 3 – Fifth Grade Field Trip (rescheduled date) – The Fifth Grade will be heading to the Fort Fisher Aquarium for a chance to see (and maybe even touch!) many of the amazing ocean animals they studied during their ocean unit. They will have a picnic lunch at the beach along with some time to pray, reflect, and enjoy the beauty of their surroundings. Lastly, they will tour the NC Battleship before heading back to school. 

Upper School (6th-12th)

– IMPORTANT DATES –

November 1 deadline – Dual Credit Registration – Juniors and Seniors can receive dual credit for certain CCS classes that they are already taking. Register through Colorado Christian University. Refer to these documents for more information:
Saturday, November 11 – Rhetoric School Hoedown (7:00-9:00 P.M.) – Signups will begin on Monday, October 30 in the Commons Area. Keep planning your outfit and get ready for a fun night!
 
 – ANNOUNCEMENTS –
 

Additional Tutors Are Available to Help! – We have added tutors to the list of CCS-approved high school student tutors. This list is linked on the Veracross Parent and Student Portals and HERE. Students have provided their availability and preference of subjects for $15/session. Arrangements and payments are handled directly between the tutor and the hiring parent. The upstairs Commons Area is available on weekdays after school until 4:00 P.M. If you have any questions or concerns, please email the Tutor Coordinator, Isaac Young, or the Academic Dean Mr. Kevin Seitz.

College Counseling

AP Exam-Only Registration – Open until November 1 – There are 2 steps to registering. Registration closes on November 1. 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. 

Seniors – To schedule meetings via Calendly with Ms. Laura Smith, please use this link.

Co-Curriculars

– ARTS –

Scholastic Art and Writing Competition is open for students to enter. Students must be in grades 7-12 and be age 13+ at time of registration. This year, each student needs to set up a new account, even if an account was previously created. These links will be helpful for how to participate in this competition:
 
NCDOT Aviation Art Contest is open and entries are due by January 17, 2024. For more information, please visit the website and the contest information, click here.
 
– ATHLETICS –
 

NEW! Athletics on ParentSquare – No More TeamSnap – Athletics communications will move from TeamSnap to ParentSquare beginning with the winter sports season. Download the ParentSquare (or StudentSquare app for 9th-12th grade students) now to be ready for winter sports communications! Use your Veracross login email to register. Click on the ParentSquare icon in the Veracross Parent Portal for further instructions, if needed.

Coaches Needed – There are multiple coaching positions open for the Spring 2024 Season! Please see the list of coaching needs below. If you are interested, please reach out to Jeff Poore.

  • Logic School Track
  • Logic School Girls’ Soccer
  • Logic School Lacrosse
  • Varsity Lacrosse
  • Logic School Boys’ Tennis
  • Varsity Men’s Tennis 

Swimming and Wrestling Evaluations – Due to space limitations, wrestling and swimming will begin Monday, October 30, without early evaluations. If you are interested in participating in either sport and have not contacted the wrestling or swimming coach, please do so to find out final details. Both sports are available for grades 6-12. Please note that 6th graders may be on the team, but cannot compete in meets.

2023-24 Athletic Pass – CCS families, please save this Athletics Pass image to your phone to present for free admission into all home sporting events.  Feel free to share with family who may be coming to watch as well. If you do not have the pass, the gate attendant will ask you to pay for admittance. 

Parent Resources

Veracross Portal
My Hot Lunchbox
School Supply Lists
Carpool Information
Quarterly Calendar
Whom to Contact?
Uniform Guidelines
Parent & Student Handbook
After-School Care Info

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).