The Knightly News: October 27, 2022

Important Dates

 

Friday, October 28 – Lost and Found – Come and look for lost items between 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. on the K-2 Playground/3-5 Carpool line. Any items left will be donated or discarded. If you would like to volunteer to help facilitate the lost & found process, please contact Ellen Wentz.

 

Thursday, November 3, at 6:00 P.M. – Fall Open House – We are excited to invite prospective families to our campus! Please invite your friends, family, and neighbors and bring them to join us for an opportunity to meet teachers and administrators. They can register on our website.

• • When: 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.
  • Where: CCS Campus

 

Wednesday, November 9 – 4th Grade Assembly – This is a special time for our fourth graders to take the stage and share what they have been learning. Parents, please join us for a reception in the classroom after the assembly.

• • When: 11:00 – 11:30 A.M.
  • Where: CCS Theater

 

Wednesday, November 9 – Worship Night – Join us for a sweet evening of fellowship and worship! We will hear from Coach Scott Dixon, Rhetoric School Parent. We are looking forward to a lovely time together!

• • When: 6:30 P.M.

 

Friday, November 11 – Movie Night – Come join us for a family Movie Night. We will watch Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron. Enjoy complimentary popcorn, and a food truck to provide hot beverages! Bring your family picnic and a blanket or two to enjoy a fun movie, dine-in experience! Pray for good weather! If you are able to help, please click here to see where we still need volunteers! 

• • When: 5:00 P.M. (Gates Open) 5:30 P.M. (Movie Starts)
  • Where: CCS Upper Field

 

Announcements

 

Order Retake & Class Pictures – There is still time to order pictures! Click here to order your child’s class picture and use the School ID Code. Lifetouch is also kindly offering Cary Christian School students, faculty, or staff a few opportunities for anyone who may have missed yesterday’s Retake Day and still need an Individual Picture taken for School Yearbook or Ordering a Picture Package. Lifetouch will have a few make-up days for Underclass Individual Photos at their local studio. 951 Aviation Parkway, Suite 600 / Morrisville, NC 27560. First come first served basis, no appointment necessary. If anyone is interested and has questions, they should contact Lifetouch studio at (919)377-0026. CCS Class GroupPicture Day ID: EVT3C2D8R; Individual RetakePicture Day ID: EVTK8K6XS.

• • November 7 – 2:00 – 6:00 P.M.
  • November 14 – 2:00 – 6:00 P.M.
  • November 22 – 2:00 – 6:00 P.M.

 

Annual Golf Classic Thank You – Our 22nd Annual Golf Tournament was a spirit-filled day of fun and fellowship!  Golfers gathered and enjoyed the amazing weather while connecting with community partners and celebrating our school.  A huge thank you goes out to all our amazing sponsors, donors, and volunteers–we couldn’t have done it without all of you. 

 

SSP Donations – “Coats for the Cold” – Remember to bring in your gently used or new winter clothing. Our Seniors are excited to bless the people of Newport, Tennessee, this winter! Donation collections happen each Friday between now and Thanksgiving!

 

SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, November 17–Saturday, November 19 – An Evening in the Tri-Light Zone – Tickets Available Now – These three one-act plays will illuminate the themes of human nature, suspicion, vilification, assumption of motives, and identification of our true enemies. Click here to read more and GET YOUR TICKETS!

 

Prayer Button on Portals – The Parents in Prayer group have worked with Admin to include a Prayer Button on both the Parent and Staff Portals to allow members of our community to submit prayer requests for these parents to pray over! We are excited about creating an even stronger community around the power of prayer and would encourage you to submit your requests as well as attend the prayer meet-ups which are by grade-level. Note: these requests will not be shared broadly; they will be submitted to the Parents in Prayer coordinators.

Important Dates

 

Friday, October 28 – Lost and Found – Come and look for lost items between 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. on the K-2 Playground/3-5 Carpool line. Any items left will be donated or discarded. If you would like to volunteer to help facilitate the lost & found process, please contact Ellen Wentz.

 

Tuesday, November 1 – Senior SSP Parent Meeting – On Tuesday, we have a Senior Parent Meeting. We ask that one parent per Senior join us for this informational meeting.

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

 

Thursday, November 3 – Fall Open House – We are excited to invite prospective families to our campus! Please invite your friends, family, and neighbors and bring them to join us for an opportunity to meet teachers and administrators. They can register on our website.

• • When: 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.
  • Where: CCS Campus

 

Saturday, November 5 – Rhetoric School Hoedown Dance – A country themed evening with dancing, games, food and fun! Rhetoric school students, Monday October 31st is the last day to sign up. Freshman and sophomore class pictures are at 7:00 P.M. Junior and Senior class pictures are at 7:10 P.M.

• • When: 7:00 – 9:00 P.M.
  • Where: CCS Upper Field

 

Wednesday, November 9 – Worship Night – Join us for a sweet evening of fellowship and worship! We will hear from Coach Scott Dixon, Rhetoric School Parent. We are looking forward to a lovely time together!

• • When: 6:30 – 8:00 P.M.

 

Friday, November 11 – Movie Night – Come join us for a family Movie Night. We will watch Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron. Enjoy complimentary popcorn, and a food truck to provide hot beverages! Bring your family picnic and a blanket or two to enjoy a fun movie, dine-in experience! Pray for good weather! If you are able to help, please click here to see where we still need volunteers!

• • When: 5:00 P.M. (Gates Open) 5:30 P.M. (Movie Starts)
  • Where: CCS Upper Field

Announcements

 

SSP Donations – “Coats for the Cold” – Remember to bring in your gently used or new winter clothing. Our Seniors are excited to bless the people of Newport, Tennessee, this winter! Donation collections happen each Friday between now and Thanksgiving!

 

Order Retake & Class Pictures – There is still time to order pictures! Click here to order your child’s class picture and use the School ID Code. Lifetouch is also kindly offering Cary Christian School students, faculty, or staff a few opportunities for anyone who may have missed yesterday’s Retake Day and still need an Individual Picture taken for School Yearbook or Ordering a Picture Package. Lifetouch will have a few make-up days for Underclass Individual Photos at their local studio. 951 Aviation Parkway, Suite 600 / Morrisville, NC 27560. First come first served basis, no appointment necessary. If anyone is interested and has questions, they should contact Lifetouch studio at (919)377-0026. CCS Class GroupPicture Day ID: EVT3C2D8R; Individual RetakePicture Day ID: EVTK8K6XS.

• • November 7 – 2:00 – 6:00 P.M.
  • November 14 – 2:00 – 6:00 P.M.
  • November 22 – 2:00 – 6:00 P.M.

 

Rhetoric School Clubs – Our students and faculty have worked hard to develop over 30 clubs for our Rhetoric School! Please click here to see what clubs we offer and learn a little about them. Since the Club Fair, we have added a new club: the Youth and Government Club. This is a national club that includes competitions and neat opportunities for our students. As Christian students, it is very important to understand and be involved in the government and politics. The YMCA Youth and Government Program is a fantastic way to introduce our students to this important arena.

 

Annual Golf Classic Thank You – Our 22nd Annual Golf Tournament was a spirit-filled day of fun and fellowship!  Golfers gathered and enjoyed the amazing weather while connecting with community partners and celebrating our school.  A huge thank you goes out to all our amazing sponsors, donors, and volunteers–we couldn’t have done it without all of you. 

 

2nd Semester Elective Change Requests – Requests to change 2nd semester electives will be considered starting November 28.  More information will be available soon.

 

SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, November 17 – Saturday, November 19 – An Evening in the Tri-Light Zone – Tickets Available Now – These three one-act plays will illuminate the themes of human nature, suspicion, vilification, assumption of motives, and identification of our true enemies. Click here to read more and GET YOUR TICKETS!

College Counseling

 

October 28, Friday – AP “Exam-Only” Registration Deadline – There are 2 steps to registering for the AP “Exam-Only” Tests.  Click here to access the AP-Exam joining codes.

1. 1. Students must register for AP Exams on their College Board account.
   2. Students or parents must pay the $100 through Veracross Pay.

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.

 

Friday, October 28 – Dual Credit Registration Deadline TOMORROW – Juniors and Seniors can receive dual credit for certain classes they are already taking. Register through Colorado Christian University.  

• • Click here to learn how to register. 
  • Click here to access the PowerPoint slideshow.

  

Monday, November 7 – Deadline to Apply for the Governor’s School – Juniors, are you interested in the NC Governor’s School? You have about a week 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 for Sophomores.  Please click here for more information. 

 

Wednesday, November 9 – Freshman Student & Parent College Counseling Meeting – Mark your calendar for the Freshmen Students and Parents College Counseling Meeting. 

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

Seminar

 

9th Grade: 

• • Plato’s “Apology” – What is the philosophical life, and how can we live it?
  • Plato’s “Crito” – Are there things worth dying for? If so, what are they?

10th Grade: Boethius’ Consolations of Philosophy

• • What is a wise response to live in light of how little we can actually control?
  • Is there anything that can guarantee happiness?

11th Grade:  

• • Protestants & Catholics on Sola Scriptura – How does the Bible uniquely point us to God?
  • David Hume, “On Miracles” – Is belief in miracles intellectually honest?

12th Grade: 

• • George Washington’s “Farewell Address” – What are the virtues and character necessary for freedom and self-government?
  • The Constitution and various Federalist Papers – What is the best governmental structure to ensure a government limited to the protection of its citizens’ rights?

Arts

 

Athletics

 

Winter Sports Tryout Information: 

Note: New Swim Team Location and Time – If you cannot make practice due to these changes, do not panic. We will find a time to fill you in on any missed information. We do not expect families to miss church to attend practice Sunday. Please feel free to reach out to Coach Raughley. 

 

Winter Sports Information – For information on winter sports there is now a button on the Athletic Bulletin Board. This document includes all the information that you might want to know regarding winter sports.