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Inspiring Minds to Learn, Hearts to Love and Hands to Serve
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Happy "Pi" Day!
Today - 3/14 - is also known as "Pi Day." To celebrate, the 8th graders have been teaching the lower school students about Pi! Last week, they gave a talk and demonstration of Pi, and then led a hands-on exploration of Pi in action!
The 8th graders also put together paper chain kits for the K-4th grade classes. Each Lower School class made a section of Pi (Kindergarten made the 1st ten digits, 1st grade made the next ten...), and in chapel this morning, they put it all together to make one long chain the digits of Pi.
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March 14, 2018
~ Cardinal Character Trait: Respect/Gentleness ~
"Respect people's feelings. Even if it doesn't mean anything to you,
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t could mean everything to them."
-Anonymous
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In the Week Ahead
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| 3/14: |
Pi Day |
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Enrichment: Picasso
3:30-4:30pm |
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Enrichment: Tippi Jam
3:30-4:30pm |
| 3/15: |
STEM Day (gr. K-8) |
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New Student Contracts Due |
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STEM Speaker visits 1st-3rd Grade 9:00am |
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STEM Speaker visits 7th Grade 9:30-10:10am |
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Board of Governors Meeting 7:00pm |
| 3/16: |
8th Grade Science Fair |
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Admissions Open House 9:00-11:00am |
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LS Musical - "Giants in the Sky" 6:30pm |
| 3/20: |
PreK & K to the Adventure Theater
11:30am-1:45pm |
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Faculty Committee Meetings 3:30-4:30pm |
| 3/21: |
'Bears' Bread Bakery
9:30-10:15am |
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3rd Grade to Croydon Creek 12:00-2:30pm |
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1st & 2nd Grade to the Adventure Theater
111:45am-2:30pm |
Click for calendar details
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A Message from the Head of School:
Dear CES Families,
I was SO proud of our middle school students today. I am particularly impressed with Grace B. ('18); Ani D. ('19) and Esey B. ('21) who organized and planned our CES Middle School Walk Out. On their own, they went to the Rev. Simpson and me last week asking if the middle school could meet in Foley Park today to say a prayer for the students who died, their families and for the leaders in our country. Of course, I said, "Yes!" So, this morning, at 10:00am the entire middle school, including students, teachers, a parent and the Rev. Simpson walked in silence over to Foley Park (the grassy lot between the church and the greentop). We stood in a circle while Grace and Esey read a prayer that they had written with Ani:
Dear Lord,
We pray for all those who suffered in Parkland, Florida, that you may lift them up to your healing presence.
We pray especially for those who died: Alyssa, Scott, Martin, Nicholas, Aaron, Jaime, Christopher, Luke, Cara, Gina, Joaquin, Alaina, Meadow, Helena, Alexander, Carmen, and Peter, that they may come to rest in your eternal kingdom.
We pray for their loved ones, that you may guide them through this time of trouble.
We pray for our leaders who now need your guiding presence to show them the path you intended for them.
We pray for those who are mentally or emotionally unstable, that you give them the love and help they need.
We pray that you show us how to extend our grace to those who need it.
We thank you, Lord, for our wonderful diversity and pray that you preserve it.
All this we ask in your name,
Amen
Following the prayer we sang I the Lord of Sea and Sky. If you are not familiar with the song, God asks who he will send to do his work in the world, to "bear his light," "speak his word," and "share his life." The refrain is, "Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart." To see these children, whom I love, and whom you love so dearly, standing in a circle saying, I am here, and I am ready to serve, to do good in this world, to share love and make a difference, was one of the most moving things I have ever witnessed.
Following this song, we stood in silence for several minutes in that cold wind. But, the sun was shining, the birds were singing, and these children were in focused prayer and meditation. It was a beautiful, beautiful moment. Afterward, the Rev. Simpson called us to hold hands and to pull the circle in tightly so that we could feel each other's warmth. She offered a benediction, we sang, "Go Now in Peace," and we walked silently back into the school building. It was 10:17 on the dot.
A truly remarkable moment with remarkable children.
With love and gratitude,
Caroline Chapin, Ed.D.
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A Notice from Dr. Chapin
Today, Wednesday, March 14, 2018, an advertisement appeared in the
Baltimore Sun
that was written and signed by the leaders at independent schools in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC. It will appear again on Sunday, March 18, 2018 in the
Washington Post.
The ad is a plea for the President of the United States and the legislature to work to protect schools from gun violence. I have signed the letter and wanted you to know. To read the letter and see the list of other school leaders who signed it, click here.
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OPEN HOUSE
This Friday, March 16
9:00-11:00am
CES continues to accept applications for classes with space available.
Tell family, friends, co-workers and neighbors...come see CES!
Administrators and Student Ambassadors will provide tours of the
Preschool, Lower School and Middle School.
Come see CES in action on a school day!
Tours begin in the Jefferson Building Lobby
22 W. Jefferson Street
No need to register...discover Rockville's educational gem
with its outstanding academic program and tremendous community!
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FROM THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE
We are welcoming our NEW families!
What a pleasure it was to begin offering admission to new students on March 1! Outstanding students and families will be joining us in the fall across the Preschool, Lower School and Middle School divisions!
Between now and the start of the 2018-2019 school year, they will be joining us for new student and family events and will be paired with current CES Buddy Families to assist in the warm welcome and smooth transition.
We will continue to accept applications for classes with space available.
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~ Join Us This Friday! ~
as the CES Lower School presents...
Lower School students must be
in their classrooms by 6:00pm the night of the show.
COSTUMES
- All students should wear jeans and a white t-shirt. The different kinds of giants will have different accessories.
- All "student" giants (including K, and hooligans) will be wearing a green vest over their white shirt. I am making these vests so no need to send anything in. I could use some help making the vests, so email Allison Barnes (abarnes@cesrockville.org) if you're up for a crafty project!
- In addition to the green vest, the Hooligans (including 1st and 2nd grade) will need a baseball hat. Any color or team that you have at home will do!
- All "gamer" giants (including 1st and 2nd grade) will need sunglasses. Any color or style will do!
- All "elder" giants will be wearing capes that I am making here at school.
- No need to send in the jeans and white shirt, just wear them the night of. Please send the sunglasses and hats in by tomorrow!
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Dates from the Music Department
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Friday, April 13
MS Musical - "Dear Edwina, Jr."
Wednesday, May 2
Spring Orchestra Concert
Saturday, May 5
MS Orchestra Competition at King's Dominion
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Spring Break Camp -
last week to register!
March 26th-30th
Registrations are due next Thursday, March 22nd.
Click HERE for more details about our Spring Break Camp and for the registration form.
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Spring Enrichment Classes
Click HERE
to check out our upcoming classes and to register!
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Water for South Sudan Update:
PreK'ers Help Out
6th Grade Service Project
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The sixth grade was honored to host the PreK class in the Middle School Egg to teach them about the Water for South Sudan project. Mrs. Stone read a picture book about a girl searching for clean water, and the sixth graders showed the PreK "Bugs" their display board and their fundraising efforts to date. The PreK class then generously donated to the project and received special CES/WFSS fundraising bracelets in return.
Please continue to share our link on your social media.
Thank you!
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New themes and
new Specialty Camps!
You can check it all out
RIGHT HERE!
We are also looking for great staff talent so if you know anyone looking for a part-time summer job, please spread the word!
NEW THIS YEAR! Looking for rising ninth graders who would like to volunteer for a week or more with our Little Cardinals (preschool camp)! Email Marion Entwisle at
mentwisle@cesrockville.org with any questions.
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Box Tops for Education Update
Congratulations CES!! You earned
$98.90 for the school in our spring submission to the Box Tops for Education program!!!
CES will receive a total of $240.50 for this school year
that can be put toward additional sports equipment and needed supplies for our students!
Thank you for continuing to clip and save Box Tops for the rest of the school year and over the summer- our next submission will be shortly after we return to school in the Fall. Thank you to everyone in our school community who participated in this program!
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Save the Date and Register for the
Click HERE to register for the 22nd Annual Golf Classic.
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Save These Development Dates!
May 1, 2018
- Annual Golf Outing at Blue Mash Golf Course
June 30, 2018
- Last Tax Deductible Giving Day for CES Fiscal Year
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March for Our Lives:
March for Gun Violence Prevention
Saturday, March 24
Thousands of young people and their supporters will descend on
Washington on Saturday, March 24, "to demand that their lives and safety
become a priority and that we end gun violence and mass shootings in our
schools today."
Members of the Diocese of Washington are invited to march in solidarity
with the young people on March 24, to provide ministries of hospitality,
and to participate in a vigil at the National Cathedral the evening before.
Our Head of School, Caroline Chapin, and Chaplain/CEC Assistant Rector Cindy Simpson plan to join the Saturday march and invite interested school families, parishioners and friends to join us. We will most likely meet at the church/school that morning, walk to the Rockville Metro station & head downtown. Details will follow. Check the Diocesan Web Site at www.edow.org or http://www.marchforourlives.com/ for more information.
Jesus said, "Let the children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs." Matthew 19:14
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2018-2019 CES Major Dates
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AUGUST
16-17:
20-24:
27:
31:
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New Teacher Orientation
Professional Planning Week
First Day of School
Early Dismissal (Extended Day available) |
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SEPTEMBER
3:
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Labor Day Holiday |
OCTOBER
8:
31:
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Columbus Day Holiday
Early Dismissal (Extended Day available); Professional Work Day |
NOVEMBER
8:
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12:
20:
21-23:
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Early Dismissal (Extended Day available); Parent Conferences
School Closed for students; Parent Conferences
Veterans' Day Holiday
Grandparents' & Special Friends' Day; Early Dismissal (No Extended Day)
Thanksgiving Holiday (Classes Resume November 26) |
DECEMBER
21:
24-Jan 1:
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Early Dismissal (No Extended Day)
Winter Break |
JANUARY
2:
18:
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Classes Resume
No School for Students - Professional Work Day
Martin Luther King Holiday |
FEBRUARY
18:
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Presidents' Day Holiday |
MARCH
22:
25-29:
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Early Dismissal (Extended Day available)
Spring Break |
APRIL
1:
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19-22:
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Classes Resume
No school for students; Optional Spring Conferences
Easter Holiday |
MAY
24:
27:
31:
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Field Day; Early Dismissal (No Extended Day)
Memorial Day Holiday
Last Day of School; Early Dismissal (No Extended Day) |
JUNE
3-5:
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Professional Work Days |
Snow Make-Up Days: February 18; April 18; April 22 (If needed)
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S t u d e n t S p o t l i g h t
We have some fabulous basketball players at CES!
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On Sunday, a team comprised of many current and former CES students capped an undefeated season (10-0) by winning the Rockville City Rec League 7th Grade Hoops title!
Coached by Dennie R. and Joe N. (in gray), the champion Cardinals are:
Wells T. ('20), Prahlad S., Christian L. (alum), Taylor W., Ezana L. ('19), Justin N.('19), Zach R.('19), Eugene C. (alum), Sammie F., and Sasha M. (alum).
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Three of our 8th graders - Diego S., Patrick B. and Alexander B. are on the Cardinal Basketball Team, coached by Patrick's dad Rob B.
The team had an undefeated basketball season, and are #1 in their league!! |
Way to go Cardinals!!
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Christ Episcopal Church Outreach
Cleaning Supplies Needed
Beginning March 27th and lasting through April you can help those in need with the
'necessities of life' by participating in Christ Church's Cleaning Supply Drive for the Kaseman Clinic. The Clinic, located just two blocks from our church, provides a range of services to adult patients who are low income or who have no health insurance.
Before you buy any supplies, please look at the following list of acceptable items, which will also be posted on the Outreach Committee bulletin board in the Church dining room.
Acceptable items include:
- Tall Kitchen Trash Bags
- Small Trash Bags
- C-Fold Paper Towels (#2 Box)
- Rolls of Paper Towels
- Antibacterial Hand Soap
- Hand Sanitizer
- Scouring Powder
- Facial Tissue
- Toilet Paper
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- Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner
- Disinfecting Wipes
- Windex
- Bleach
- Pinesol
- Dish Washing Liquid
- Napkins
- Paper Cups
- Bottled Water
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Do you know this part of the
Christ Episcopal Community?
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BUNNIES? The Bargain Box has lots of bunnies as well as toys and other items that are perfect for Easter basket fillers. We have some lovely Easter bonnets too. Our thrift and consignment shop is located at 398 Hungerford Drive and open Mon. - Sat., 10- 4:30. All profits fund outreach projects in the community and diocese.
Information:
301-762-2242
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You never know what you will find at the Bargain Box!
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