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Christ Covenant School is a community that loves, educates, and equips our students to transform the world for Jesus Christ.
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[ Two Kinds of Wisdom ] Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
James 3:13 NIV
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Straight from the Head
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| Robert Lee Head of School |
As part of our Strategic Plan, our school is revisiting our Philosophy of Education and making revisions if necessary. This founding document outlines the core values of a Classical Christian education, and contains timeless truths and nuggets of wisdom that guide our daily practice.
Our statement refers to wisdom, virtue, our Judeo-Christian worldview, and the 7 Liberal Arts.
"We believe the teacher in our school must see his position as one of a fellow learner." "Learning is not a passive activity." "The student will follow his teacher as his teacher follows after Christ." These truths are ideals that challenge and propel our school toward excellence.
Of all these truths, one that has been proven by educational research and confirmed by Christian doctrine is
"role that parents play as the primary educators of their children." The partnership with parents is perhaps the most important bond for our school.
"We actively promote the participation of the parents," and do not take lightly the trust you have given us by partnering with the school to provide an education that builds wise and virtuous citizens.
This Biblical truth is an example of the unchanging reality that our philosophy describes. While we may add revisions to the statement to clarify and communicate our present practices, these constant truths remain. I invite you to take a moment at read our
Philosophy of Education and forward me any comments or suggestions you may have.
Your input and participation are greatly appreciated.
Robert Lee
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Calendar
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Monday
Sept. 18
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Chapel - LS 8:00 a.m.
Zaxby's Fellowship 5-8p.m. (Zaxby's on Memorial)
Sports: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Middle School Volleyball vs. Community Christian (HOME)
Middle School Crosscountry (HOME)
Host Varsity Crosscountry @ Boyd Lee
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Tuesday
Sept. 19
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JV Volleyball vs. Greenfield (AWAY)
Varsity Girls Tennis vs. Ridgecroft (AWAY)
Varsity Volleyball vs. Greenfield (AWAY)
Sports: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Wednesday
Sept. 20
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Charleston Wrap Deadline
Chapel - US 9:45 a.m.
Sports: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Varsity Crosscountry vs. John Paul II (AWAY)
Varsity Soccer vs. Oakwood (HOME)
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Thursday
Sept. 21
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Crazy 8 Math Club
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Friday
Sept. 22
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US Hot Lunch - Michaelangelos
LS Hot Lunch - Dominos
CCS LogoT-shirt/jeans day
Parent Prayer Meeting 8:00 a.m.
Sports: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
JV Soccer vs. Ridgecroft (AWAY)
Tennis "Spike It For Life" (AWAY)
Varsity Volleyball "Spike It For Life" (AWAY) - See Sports for details
Varsity Soccer vs. Ridgecroft (AWAY)
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Charleston Wrap Fundraiser
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Deadline: Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Here are the standings as of 9/15/17:
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| Monthly Zaxby's Fundraiser & Fellowship |
Join us Monday, September 18, from 5-8pm at Zaxby's on Memorial for great food, fellowship and to support CCS Athletics. Zaxby's owners Ryan and Amber Tittle have graciously offered to donate 15% of total sales between 5-8pm to CCS. Drive up business counts too!
As an added bonus, Zaxby's offers
$.99 kids meals (3 max with the purchase of 1 adult meal)!
Give yourself a break from cooking once a month and join us for dinner!
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| Parent Prayer Group |
Christ Covenant parents will begin meeting
to meet regularly to pray for our school on
September 22nd at 8am
at the Lower school. They will meet every other
Friday
. We would love to have you join us! Contact Amy for details, 617-510-7506.
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Yearbook News
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Send photos: Our students are involved in cool activities, ministries and other community service all over the county. We would love to highlight your child's activities in the yearbook.
Please send pictures to
[email protected] or use download the app ImageShare by Balfour. Use project #816941.
We need pictures of and stories about:
- The first day of school: at home, at the sign, in the classroom.
- Summer fun: mission trips, church activities, sports, vacations.
- Service to others: tell us how your family and your children serve others all year long.
Momentum: tell us about your child's accomplishments, how they stay motivated, how they push through difficult tasks, how they help others to overcome.
We are happy to interview your child about any of the topics above.
Discount Yearbooks: Families, yearbooks are now available for $28 for the first book and $22 for siblings or teacher gifts. Please take advantage of the discounts at
www.balfour.com before
January 5 when the price increases to $32 per book.
- Important things to remember when ordering :
- To receive the sibling discount, you must place one order in the name of your oldest child and change the quantity to include siblings.
- Personalization is available now, but only until the end of February. Personalizations require a separate purchase for each personalized book.
- The online order requires a homeroom teacher. US students should use their 1st period teacher as their homeroom teacher.
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Thank You - Teacher Appreciation Committee
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Thank you Teacher Appreciation Committee (TAC) members for the teacher snack spread at the Upper and Lower Schools! We are blessed by your generosity.
We love you too!
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| The things our kids forget! |
If you ask any teacher, they'll have a list a mile long of things students forget on a daily basis; their lunch, homework, pencil, paper, jacket, and even.....
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Grandparents Day and FallFest October 20
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SAVE THE DATE! Grandparents Day at the Lower School and FallFest at the Upper School will be held on Friday, October 20. It is a 1/2 day of school for students and the following week we'll be off for fall break!
DRESS: Please remember, Lower School students are required to wear their dress uniform on Grandparents day.
- Do you have your son's tie? If not, order now before you don't have time for shipping!
- Do you have your child's dress shoes?
- How about white tights?
- Now is the time to make sure you have your child's dress uniform.
The dress code guidelines are set forth on page 22 of our Family Handbook
linked here.
If you haven't already done so, now is the time to make sure you have the tie, skirt and/or white peter pan collared shirt ordered for your son/daughters.
- Frequently asked Formal Dress Code questions:
- Q: What grade girls have to wear white tights? And, can they just go without the tights?
- A: JK - 3rd grade girls are required to wear white tights.
- Q: What tie does my son have to wear?
- A: Hunter/Classic Navy Plaid Tie (Tie is a required purchase from Land's End. Example: Item #426743-AK7) or Bow Tie is optional. (Color: Lands End #428029-BP9) or Boys Bow Tie-Navy.
- Q: Can my child wear their regular everyday shoes?
- A: No. Black, Brown, or Navy Leather shoes are required.
- Q: Where do I have to purchase my daughters skirt?
- A: Knee length A-line Skirt, Blue (required purchase from Land's End).
SCHEDULE: We encourage families to invite/remind grandparents to save the date for this special occasion. In order for families to adequately plan for this event, Grandparents Day at the upper and lower school will generally follow this format:
- Lower School - Once the program is over, Grandparents are welcome to check out their children from homeroom classes. See you then.
- Reception 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
- Piano music in sanctuary 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
- Upper School
- FallFest 11:00 a.m.
- FallFest will include food, games, and a run. Details will be provided later.
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Mrs. Holler - Senior Recital
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Mrs. RaChael Holler, our Upper School music and drama teacher, will be performing her senior vocal recital Saturday, September 16 at 7:00 p.m., Fletcher Recital Hall, East Carolina University. The concert is free. Join us as we celebrate her academic accomplishments! We are all invited to attend her recital.
Congratulations Mrs. Holler!
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| Spartan Standard Online |
The next issue of the student run Spartan Standard Online, Christ Covenant School's new online news site, has been published. Check out the news and opinion articles written by our very own student columnists Lachlan James, Bethany Lee, Mason Mattox, Sage Pitman, Maddie Singleton and Tyler Parker.
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Quick Reminders
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Our lost and found is accumulating mounds of lunch boxes, water containers, and we're beginning to see jackets, sweaters and coats laying in and around the school. Please help us by making sure your child's name is written somewhere on all items.
Also, money has been found on 3 occasions at the Upper School. If you have a missing item or money, please stop by the school office.
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Upper School Math Club meets Wednesday mornings before school from
7:25-7:55. It's open to all students in 7th-12th grades
Room 5 (Mrs. Cetner's room).
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Charleston
Wrap
Fundraiser
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Deadline: Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Athletic fundraiser!
Class/House competitions!
Big prizes for top selling individuals and classes (LS)/houses (US)
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Advertising
Restrictions
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Christ Covenant School uses many different facets of advertising. We use pictures of students in brochures, newsletters, our website, and other advertising outlets including social media. In accordance with our Family Handbook, we may use photos of your child unless you specifically prohibit us from doing so by filling out this form. Please submit the completed form to either the Upper or Lower School office.
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 We need substitute teachers for Upper and Lower Schools. If you are interested, please complete an application and drop it off at either the Upper or Lower School office. |
Hot Lunch
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Hot Lunch Ordering is open. Click this link for directions on how to place your order(s). Click here for a complete list of restaurants, menu items and prices.
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Pitt County College Fair
October 18th
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October 18th - Pitt County College Fair - Mark you calendars. This event is held at the Greenville Convention Center for this year's juniors and seniors. You will receive more details in the weeks to come.
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Volunteers!
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Parent
Service
Fellowship (PSF)
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Click here for a list of PSF committees to see where you might be able to share your gifts and talents!
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Hot Lunch Drivers and on-site servers needed
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Lower School Volunteers Upper School Volunteers
Thank you Lisa Smartnick, Jennifer Dupree, Jennifer Orr, Susan Magill, Michelle Johnson, Michelle Chandler and Ashley Goodwin for your help with today's Hot Lunch!
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| Spartan Sports |
Spartan Sports Information
Spike it for Life:
Oakwood is raising money for Cancer prevention. Nearly 100% of the money taken in that day will go directly to cancer prevention. In the past, they have raised over $20,000.00 during this event. Their goal this year is to go over $20,000.00. Their parents and families donate all the items sold at the event. The gate receipts will be donated to cancer prevention. The referees and all game related officials are also donating their time to the event.
Oakwood is selling event tee shirts (Spike it for Life). They will have a huge bake sale, and the gate receipts will raise money for cancer prevention.
We'd like to invite our CCS family to come out and support this worthwhile event.
You may pre order your event tee shirt. Contact Mr. Jones if you'd like to order.
Schedule on Friday, September 22, 2017:
1:50- Christ Covenant Varsity v. Oakwood Varsity. Release 1:00
2:40- Christ Covenant JV v. Bethel JV. Release 1:50
3:30- Christ Covenant MS v Oakwood MS. Release 2:30
5:10- Christ Covenant JV v. John Paul II JV.
6:00- Christ Covenant MS v. Christ Covenant MS.
6:50- Christ Covenant Varsity v. John Paul II Varsity.
GAMES:
Please refer to our
website or RenWeb calendars for the current game schedules.
Sports schedules (games, locations and times) change often. Please make sure you refer to RenWeb calendar or our
website calendar for game schedules.
FORMS:
Sports Physicals: Each Spartan Athlete must have your 2017-2018 sports physical completed by your pediatrician.
One sports physical is required per year; however, the sports waiver form is required for each sport a student signs up to play.
Purchase a season 2017/18 Spartan 300 card. You'll receive free admission for your family to all 2017-18 home games! Click link to order.
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Prayer Requests & Praise
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Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
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Board of Directors & Advisory Council
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2017-2018 School Year
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Clint Parker, President
Darren Anderson, Vice-President
Katie McKinney, Secretary
Kevin O'Sullivan, Treasurer
Kelmira Latham
Tim Odom
Ben Crabtree
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ADVISORY COUNCIL
Trip Teaney, Christ Presbyterian Church
Mike Aldridge, Covenant Methodist Church
Mike Meshaw, Grace Church (Senior Pastor)
Dr. Dick Douglas, Jarvis Methodist Church
Skip Cummings, Christ Presbyterian Church
Herb Ormond, Covenant Methodist Church
Ben Irons, Christ Presbyterian Church
Billy Parker, Parker's Chapel
Sheri Winslow, Christ Presbyterian Church
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