The Knightly News: September 1, 2022

Important Dates

 

Friday, September 2 – Full Day of Classes – Because of the way the calendar falls, the day before Labor Day weekend is NOT an early release. This is different from previous years. No After School Care!

 

Monday, September 5 – Labor Day – School Closed! Enjoy your long weekend!

 

Wednesday, September 7 – Midterm Progress Reports Posted – Reports will be posted to your Veracross Parent and Student Portals Wednesday afternoon.  Please email your child’s teacher directly if you have any questions or concerns. All staff member emails are their first initial and last name @carychristianschool.org (example: gwashington@carychristianschool.org).

Tuesday, September 13 – Board Elections (Motor Voting) – Please check your Parent Portal under Corporation for this year’s Board Nominee Profiles. While our process is considered an election, similar to some churches’ approval process for leadership, your vote serves more as an affirmation of our two nominees. If you have any questions or concerns regarding our nominees or the election process, please feel free to reach out to Chris Flythe, Board President (caflythe@gmail.com). Attendance Cards will be sent home in the youngest child’s Monday Folder, on Monday, September 12. Click here for more information.

 

Wednesday, September 14 – Worship Night – All families are invited to join us for a time of worship and prayer led by our Rhetoric School Worship Team. We will also hear from Mrs. Kacey Johnson, who will share her story and encourage our families! All CCS Families are welcome!

• • When: 6:30 – 7:30 P.M.
  • Where: CCS Theater

Announcements

 

Save the Date: Friday, September 23 – CCS Homecoming – Mark your calendars for Homecoming 2022 as we welcome home our CCS Alumni.  Come out and cheer for the home team with 6 different athletic events this afternoon and evening.  We’ll have food trucks, face painting, and lots of fun! Click here to read more!

SSP Donations – As our Seniors prepare for the Senior Service Practicum, they are looking for new or gently used donations.  The seniors will travel to Newport, Tennessee to help partner with ministries to serve the local community. Donations will be used to benefit the people they will be serving. Between now and Fall Break, please drop off donations on Fridays during carpool. We are looking for:

• • Blankets
  • Jackets
  • Gloves
  • Scarves
  • Hats
  • Warm Socks
  • Winter boots

 

Phishing Alert – In an effort to help keep our CCS community safe, click here to access things to be aware of and talk to your kids about. Phishing is used more and more by malicious people or groups intending to cause harm. Stay safe online!

Important Dates

 

Friday, September 2 – Upper School Convocation 

 

Friday, September 2 – Full Day of Classes – Because of the way the calendar falls, the day before Labor Day weekend is NOT an early release. This is different from previous years. No After School Care!

 

Monday, September 5 – Labor Day – School Closed! Enjoy your long weekend!

 

Wednesday, September 7 – Midterm Progress Reports Posted – Reports will be posted to your Veracross Parent and Student Portals Wednesday afternoon.  Please email your child’s teacher directly if you have any questions or concerns. All staff member emails are their first initial and last name @carychristianschool.org (example: gwashington@carychristianschool.org)

 

Friday, September 9 – Logic and Rhetoric School House Competitions – Wear your House shirt and come ready to compete!

 

Saturday, September 10 – Movie Night: Rio 2 – We are so excited to announce that we will be showing Rio 2! We will have food trucks, yard games, and much more to celebrate this fun time together. Click here to RSVP and for more details!!

• • When: 6:00 P.M. (Gates Open); 7:30 P.M. (Movie Starts)
  • Where: CCS Upper Field

 

Tuesday, September 13 – Board Elections (Motor Voting) – Please check your Parent Portal under Corporation for this year’s Board Nominee Profiles. While our process is considered an election, similar to some churches’ approval process for leadership, your vote serves more as an affirmation of our two nominees. If you have any questions or concerns regarding our nominees or the election process, please feel free to reach out to Chris Flythe, Board President (caflythe@gmail.com). Attendance Cards will be sent home with your youngest child, on Monday, September 12. Click here for more information.

 

Wednesday, September 14 – Worship Night – All families are invited to join us for a time of worship and prayer led by our Rhetoric School Worship Team. We will also hear from Mrs. Kacey Johnson, who will share her story and encourage our families! All CCS Families are welcome!

• • When: 6:30 – 7:30 P.M.
  • Where: CCS Theater

Announcements

 

Save the Date: Friday, September 23 – CCS Homecoming – Mark your calendars for Homecoming 2022 as we welcome home our CCS Alumni.  Come out and cheer for the home team with 6 different athletic events this afternoon and evening.  We’ll have food trucks, face painting, and lots of fun! Click here to read more!

 

GoPlaySave Update – Our sale is off to a great start! Congrats to this week’s top sellers: Jackson Helms, Holden Smith, and Jackson McKale! Click here to learn more! Don’t forget about our great prizes:  

• • Seniors – SSP Credit!
  • Free book for every 5 books sold (every 6th book is free)!
  • Gift Card drawings – Sell 3 paper or mobile books and get entered to win!
  • Ice Cream party for each top-selling class!
  • Top Selling Student Schoolwide (at least 20 books sold) wins Escape Room vouchers & Ruckus Pizza gift card -OR- Urban Air Platinum Prize Package (4 platinum tickets, large pizza & drinks)

 

SSP Donations – As our Seniors prepare for the Senior Service Practicum, they are looking for new or gently used donations.  The seniors will travel to Newport, Tennessee to help partner with ministries to serve the local community. Donations will be used to benefit the people they will be serving. Between now and Fall Break, please drop off donations on Fridays during carpool. We are looking for:

• • Blankets
  • Jackets
  • Gloves
  • Scarves
  • Hats
  • Warm Socks
  • Winter boots

 

Phishing Alert – In an effort to help keep our CCS community safe, click here to access things to be aware of and talk to your kids about. Phishing is used more and more by malicious people or groups intending to cause harm. Stay safe online!

 

Seminar

 

 

 

College Counseling

 

Thursday, September 1 – PSAT/NMSQT URGENT Deadline TONIGHT – All Sophomores and Juniors must register for the PSAT/NMSQT by Midnight, tonight! CCS will administer these tests in the Gym on Wednesday, October 12 (over Fall Break).  Helpful Links for the PSAT/NMSQT:  

• • Registration
  • FAQs 
  • Approved Calculator List

 

College Visits – Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors – Please stop by the pavilion for 10-15 minutes during your lunchtime. This will give you an opportunity to gather information about these colleges. Parents are welcome! 

• • Thursday, September 8 – University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Athletics

 

Athletic Fees – If your student has signed up to play a fall sport, you will be invoiced and drafted on Friday, September 30. You should have received an email last week with instructions. If you have any special needs regarding this payment, please contact the athletic office (jpoore@carychristianschool.org).

• • Varsity/JV Sports: $250
  • Logic School Sports: $225

 

Live Streaming – Varsity and Junior Varsity Games and Matches are now available at the CCS You Tube Channel. Follow this LINK.

 

Use this link to share our Athletic Calendar with family and friends!