Contents
Featured Items
Golf Classic
at Prestonwood
October 28
Class, Make-up,
Band/Choral Pictures
October 29
Rhetoric School
Drama Production
October 30
Reaffirm Your Covenantal Commitment by November 1
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: 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 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.
Monday, October 28 – 24th Annual CCS Golf Classic –
- When: 8:30 a.m. check-in, 10:00 a.m. shotgun start
- Where: Prestonwood Country Club
Tuesday, October 29 – All-School Class Picture Day – Class Groups & Individual Retakes – Lifetouch is returning to campus to photograph each K-5 class and each 6-12 grade level class. Also, any student who missed Individual Picture Day back in August needs to be photographed during our Retakes session. As always, Picture Day is a Dress Uniform day! Subscribe to get alerts when your images are ready to view and purchase using this link.
Wednesday, October 30 – Rhetoric School NCTC One-Act Play: “Oh, What a Tangled Web”- Tune in to be in the live audience as you watch this family-friendly 1950’s sitcom! Our Rhetoric students will be performing their drama production that they will be taking to the NC Theater Conference (NCTC) Play Festival. This is a free event.
- When: 7:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:45 p.m.)
- Where: Theater
SAVE THE DATE! – Friday, November 8 – Worship Night for K-12 Families
- When: 7:00 p.m.
- Where: Theater
SAVE THE DATE! – Friday, November 22 – Operation Christmas Child – Upper and Lower School students will partner together to pack shoeboxes for the ministry of Operation Christmas Child. Click here for more about this event and for ways you can contribute. We are asking every student for a $20 monetary donation and a small gift item:
- Monetary donations will be used to make a bulk purchase of school supplies, hygiene items, and a ‘Wow’ item for each box.
- Small gift item donations will be used to complete each box.
Donations can be made through your Parent Portal.
– ANNOUNCEMENTS –
2024-25 Yearbooks Are Now on Sale for the Lowest Price – The CCS yearbook is on sale for $50.00. Order online before the price goes up on November 19. See below for information about how to run an ad in this edition, too!
Quarter 2 Events Calendar – Click here. (This is housed on the Portals.)
2024-25 Approved Student Tutors – Looking for extra academic support for your child? Consider employing one of the approved high school student tutors. Contact information and subject specialties are listed here. (This is also housed on the Parent and Student Portals.)
Banners and Yearbook Ads – Do you have a business you would like to advertise to the entire CCS community? Consider purchasing a banner and/or yearbook ad! Funds go to support Community Development within our school. Contact: Ellen Wentz.
- Banners:
- Fence Banner – $1,000(Add $500 to include a Gym Banner.)
- 6’ x 3’ all-weather mesh banner outward facing on playground fence (carpool and parking route)
- Gym Banner – $750
- 4’x3’ displayed in gymnasium for volleyball, basketball, and other school events
- Yearbook Ad (full-color) – Due by Wednesday, November 6
- Full-Page Ad – $350
- Half-Page Ad – $250
- Quarter-Page Ad – $150
- Fence Banner – $1,000(Add $500 to include a Gym Banner.)
– TECHNOLOGY TIPS –
Department Pages – Rhetoric School – Log onto the Parent Portal and click on the button for Rhetoric School to obtain information about Grades 9-12. Academic details pertaining to curriculum, electives, and standardized testing are available. You can also link to the College Counseling Department Page from here. The Student Life section explains how Student Leadership is organized with Class Representatives, Executive Teams, House, and, Clubs. Learn more about why the Rhetoric School Retreat, Senior Service Practicum, and dances (Hoedown and Snow Ball) are important traditions. Lastly, the Events section lists the main events that are relevant for these grades. A visual calendar of events runs alongside this page for a quick reference to what is on the horizon.
Lower School (K-5th)
– IMPORTANT DATES –
Wednesday, November 6 – Grade 4 Assembly – This is a special time for our fourth graders to take the stage and share what they have been learning. Parents are invited to join us for a reception after the assembly. You will enjoy seeing the students’ medieval costumes and learning some Latin derivatives. Early dismissal for fourth graders will occur after the reception.
- When: 10:30 a.m.
- Where: Theater
– K-5 ATHLETICS –
Co-Ed Indoor Soccer Clinic (Grades 4-5) – Registration Is Open Until November 12 – 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 Until November 12 – 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 – Signups will begin on Monday, October 28, at Mrs. Walsh’s desk. Start planning your outfit (modest attire, similar to dress-up days) and get ready for a fun night!
- When: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
- Where: Main Field
Now Until Friday, November 15 – 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
– ANNOUNCEMENTS –
Update on Driver’s Ed – This letter was emailed to parents of students who are nearing age eligibility for driver’s education.
College Counseling
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 – Students will be photographed in Dress Uniform during their Chorus or Band elective hour. Subscribe using this link to receive alerts when your images are ready to view and purchase.
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)
- Varsity Girls Volleyball (Fall)
- Varsity Girls Tennis (Fall)
For more information, contact Jeff Poore, Athletic Director.
