The Knightly News: September 8, 2022

Important Dates

 

Wednesday, September 7 – Midterm Progress Reports Were Posted – Reports were posted to your Veracross Parent 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).

Monday, September 12 – LAST DAY to Order GoPlaySave Books – Congrats to our top sellers for week 3 (Jackson Helms, “Clancy Kids,” and Bobby Elder)! 50% of sales ($15 for every book sold!) fund staff appreciation and school events! Only 3 days remaining in our fundraiser! Orders close this Monday, Sept. 12. Books will be delivered the week of September 19. Great prizes for our top sellers:

• • 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)

*Lower School – Unsold books must be returned to school by September 12!

 

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.

 

Tuesday, September 13 – Fall Corporation Board Meeting – All Corporate members are invited to attend. Come hear the Board Election results.

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

 

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

 

Friday, September 16 – Lower School Convocation – For the month of September, we are focusing on the biblical character trait of self-control.  Self-control is a worthy goal, commended by God.  Self-control involves thinking before speaking or acting.  It requires not speaking or acting out of anger or frustration.  We will be learning the fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22-23, and using Proverbs 29:11 to remind us, “A fool shows his anger.  A wise man keeps himself under control.” 

 

Announcements

 

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. There will be bins at the K-2 and 3-5 Carpool drop-off and pick-up areas, as well as at the security desk in the front lobby. If you have a lot to donate, please park and bring your donations inside. Thank you so much for supporting our Seniors as they seek to minister to the Newport community. We are looking for:

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

 

Golf Classic Registration – Registration is open for this year’s 22nd Annual CCS Golf Classic on Monday, October 24!  Click HERE.  Each year, friends of CCS put on their spikes for a fun day on the links to support our amazing school!  You can register a foursome or individually.  The day will tee-off with breakfast from Chick-fil-A and then players will head to the courses to swing their way to victory.  After a great day of fun and fellowship, players will check the results and wait expectantly to hear their name called as the winner of fabulous raffle prizes!  Would you like to sponsor our golf tournament?  Click HERE.  For questions, please contact Ellen Wentz at ewentz@carychristianschool.org.

 

Apply Now – 2023-2024 Applications Open – God has been so kind to CCS with bringing us 840 wonderful students, record enrollment for our school’s history. You may think it’s too early to think about enrolling children for next August, but we encourage you to apply now!  There are two ways to access the application; go to your Parent Portal on Veracross and there is a tab on the left “Apply to CCS” or go to the CCS website where you will see the “Apply Now” button on the home page.

• •  As we look at this current school year, nine of our grades have waiting pools.  Many of the students placed in waiting pools for this year will want to be placed in the pool for next year.
  • We anticipate another year with many more applicants than we have seats for children. 
  • Approximately 50% of our rising Kindergarteners come from current CCS families.  We already have over 20 Kindergarten applications submitted for next year.  We would hate to see a current CCS family placed in the waiting pool because they didn’t get their application in early. 
  • Invite friends and family to our Open House on Thursday, November 3, from 6:00-8:00 P.M.!

Why do you need to hear this now?  As you think about or talk with friends or family members about when you, or they, should apply for their children, we ask that you encourage all to apply early. 

 

Bumper Crop Food Drive – Donation collection will begin this Monday, September 12, and the whole school is encouraged to participate! We’re collecting cans and non-perishables for the Dorcas food pantry and any donations are appreciated! Upper school collection bins will be in the commons area starting Monday, and we’ll be transporting all donations on Thursday, September 22. Lower school donations will be collected on September 22 as well, at carpool drop off and pick-up. Thank you for supporting this ministry!

Important Dates

 

Wednesday, September 7 – Midterm Progress Reports Were Posted – Reports were 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 – RSVP for 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!!  If you are interested in volunteering to make this night a success, we are still in need of volunteers on our cleanup crew (click here to volunteer).

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

 

Monday, September 12 – LAST DAY to Order GoPlaySave Books – Congrats to our top sellers for week 3 (Jackson Helms, “Clancy Kids,” and Bobby Elder)! 50% of sales ($15 for every book sold!) fund staff appreciation and school events! Only 3 days remaining in our fundraiser! Orders close this Monday, Sept. 12. Books will be delivered the week of September 19. Great prizes for our top sellers:

• • 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)

 

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.

 

Tuesday, September 13 – Fall Corporation Board Meeting – All Corporate members are invited to attend. Come hear the Board Election results.

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

 

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

 

Monday, September 19 – Friday, September 23 – Rhetoric School (9th-12th Grade) Homecoming Week – During the week of Homecoming, our Rhetoric School students have the opportunity to dress up on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Click here for the Dress Down Day Guidelines. 

• • Monday: Hawaiian Day
  • Wednesday: Jersey Day
  • Friday: Navy (9th and 10th grade) and Gold (11th and 12th grade)/All-School Spirit Day 

Announcements

 

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. There will be bins at the K-2 and 3-5 Carpool drop-off and pick-up areas, as well as at the security desk in the front lobby. If you have a lot to donate, please park and bring your donations inside. Thank you so much for supporting our Seniors as they seek to minister to the Newport community. We are looking for:

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

 

Golf Classic Registration – Registration is open for this year’s 22nd Annual CCS Golf Classic on Monday, October 24!  Click HERE.  Each year, friends of CCS put on their spikes for a fun day on the links to support our amazing school!  You can register a foursome or individually.  The day will tee-off with breakfast from Chick-fil-A and then players will head to the courses to swing their way to victory.  After a great day of fun and fellowship, players will check the results and wait expectantly to hear their name called as the winner of fabulous raffle prizes!  Would you like to sponsor our golf tournament?  Click HERE.  For questions, please contact Ellen Wentz at ewentz@carychristianschool.org.

 

Apply Now – 2023-2024 Applications Open – God has been so kind to CCS with bringing us 840 wonderful students, record enrollment for our school’s history. You may think it’s too early to think about enrolling children for next August, but we encourage you to apply now!  There are two ways to access the application; go to your Parent Portal on Veracross and there is a tab on the left “Apply to CCS” or go to the CCS website where you will see the “Apply Now” button on the home page.

• •  As we look at this current school year, nine of our grades have waiting pools.  Many of the students placed in waiting pools for this year will want to be placed in the pool for next year.
  • We anticipate another year with many more applicants than we have seats for children. 
  • Approximately 50% of our rising Kindergarteners come from current CCS families.  We already have over 20 Kindergarten applications submitted for next year.  We would hate to see a current CCS family placed in the waiting pool because they didn’t get their application in early. 
  • Invite friends and family to our Open House on Thursday, November 3, from 6:00-8:00 P.M.!

Why do you need to hear this now?  As you think about or talk with friends or family members about when you, or they, should apply for their children, we ask that you encourage all to apply early. 

 

Bumper Crop Food Drive – Donation collection will begin this Monday, September 12, and the whole school is encouraged to participate! We’re collecting cans and non-perishables for the Dorcas food pantry and any donations are appreciated! Upper school collection bins will be in the commons area starting Monday, and we’ll be transporting all donations on Thursday, September 22. Lower school donations will be collected on September 22 as well, at carpool drop off and pick-up. Thank you for supporting this ministry!

 

Seminar

 

 

 

College Counseling

 

Wednesday, September 21, AP and Dual Credit Meeting for Parents and Students of Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors –  Are you interested in learning more about “AP Exam-Only” offerings or Dual Credit Enrollment? Plan to attend an information session by Ms. Smith and Mr. Seitz. AP Exam only is open to 10th–12th graders. Dual Credit is open to 11th and 12th graders. 

• • When: 7:00 – 8:30 P.M.
  • Where: CCS Theater

 

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! Many of these Colleges and Universities have traveled a great distance to visit CCS. Juniors and Seniors please use Scoir to sign-up for college visits.  Sophomores and Parents are welcome to come as well.    

• • When: 12:20-1:00 PM
  • Where: Pavilion               

Tuesday September 13:

• • Christopher Newport University located in Newport News, VA
  • Brandeis University located in Waltham, MA
  • Furman University located in Greenville, SC

Wednesday, September 14: 

• • University of North Carolina at Charlotte 

Thursday, September 15:

• • Davidson College located in Davidson, NC
  • Wake Technical Institute locations throughout NC

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