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Inspiring Minds to Learn, Hearts to Love and Hands to Serve
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CES Rejoiced at Christmas Chapel!
Before break, CES students gathered to celebrate the season during our annual Christmas Chapel. This Lessons & Carols service really helped us ring in the New Year!
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January 4, 2017
"It is not only what we do that we are held responsible,
but also for what we do not do."
-Moliere
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- Building Strong Minds & Bodies at CES
- Alumni Reunions
- Middle School Ice Skating Trip TOMORROW
- Please RSVP for the Pre-Gala Party
- Dates from the Development Office
- PreK Parent Preview of Kindergarten
- Winter Enrichment
- Formal Uniforms Friday
- January Open House
- Start Your 2017-2018 Applications NOW!
- 2017-2018 Financial Aid
- CES Christmas Video
- "50 and Fabulous!" Gala
- Dates from the Music Department
- Save the Date for the LS Musical - Space Pirates
- Easy Ways to Support CES
- Office Suites Available
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1/4: Alumni Under 21 Pizza Party
5:30-7:30pm
1/5: PA Meeting 8:00am
1/5: MS Ice Skating 1:00-3:00pm
1/5: Alumni 21+ Gathering 6:00pm
1/6: Epiphany Eucharist 8:00am
Formal Dress
1/6: One-on-One Friday Fun 9:00am
1/6: Pre-Gala Wine & Whiskey
Patron Party 7:00pm
1/10: Gr. 7 & 8 Girls Basketball
vs Norwoord
3:00pm
1/11: Candid Pictures in Chapel &
Classrooms 8:00-10:30am
1/11: Finance Committee Meeting
8:00am
1/11: Boys Basketball vs Hebrew
Academy
Gr. 5 & 6 - 4:00pm
Gr. 7 & 8 - 5:00pm
Click for calendar details
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A Message from the
Head of School:
Dear CES Families,
Welcome back to school and Happy New Year! We are off to a great start. The last two days have been busy and productive.
Tomorrow is a very important day. We will be having visitors from the Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS). The Executive Director, Peter Baily, and the Director of Accreditation Services, Betty Legenhausen, will be conducting our five-year reaccreditation visit. This visit is not as intensive as the ten-year review, but it is very important. Prior to the visit, they received an 81-page report written by the faculty, staff, and Board members updating them on what we have accomplished over the past five years. Putting this report together was extremely gratifying. It helped to remind us of all that has been accomplished since 2010-2011.
Peter and Betty will be here from 10:00am - 2:00pm. They will meet with me, Fr. McDuffie, Donna Flint, Janet Gerber, Bob Treseler, Nancy Coit, Mary Morella and Board of Governors' members, Glenn Reemes, Paul Mamalian and Rick Gundling. They will be gathering information on every facet of the school.
Following this visit, Peter and Betty will present a report to the AIMS Accreditation Commission, on which I serve as a member, and make a recommendation regarding accreditation renewal.
AIMS is an outstanding organization, and I am proud that CES is a member with full accreditation. It speaks to the strength and vitality of our school.
If you happen to be on campus tomorrow and run into our visitors, please feel free to stop them and say, "Hello." The most favorite part of these accreditation visits is meeting the children and families who are being served.
With love and gratitude,
Caroline Chapin, Ed.D.
Head of School
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Part of the Middle School Athletic Program at CES involves going off campus for various sports activities including swimming, fencing and weight training. Today, some of the Middle School students went to Gold's Gym in Rockville Town Square to do just that!
This session runs from January 4th to February 8th, Mondays and Wednesdays 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Keep up the good work, Cardinals!
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Alumni Reunions
Alumni Under 21 - TONIGHT!
Christ Episcopal School is welcoming all Alumni under 21 and over to be our guest at Giuseppi's Pizza Plus, 199 East Montgomery Avenue, Rockville, MD tonight, January 4, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. In order to make sure Giuseppi's prepares enough pizza, please RSVP to CES here,
http://cesrockville.org/under-21-reunion
. Hope to see you there!
Alumni 21 & Older - TOMORROW!
Christ Episcopal School is welcoming all Alumni 21 and older to Redwood Restaurant and Bar at 7121 Bethesda Lane, Bethesda, MD, 20814 tomorrow, tomorrow, January 5, starting at 6:00pm. CES is providing light appetizers; it's a cash bar. In order to have enough space at Redwood, please RSVP to CES here,
http://cesrockville.org/over-21-reunion
. Hope to see you then!
For a Quick Trip Down Memory Lane
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Middle School Ice Skating TOMORROW
Due to rain, the MS ice skating trip had to be postponed. It is now scheduled for
tomorrow from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
, with hot chocolate provided by the Parent's Association in the Egg afterwards. Students may bring extra layers of clothing to change into for warmth and comfort during ice skating.
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A Reminder from our
Pre-Gala Party Hosts
Happy New Year!
If you have not yet RSVP'd to the Wine and Whiskey Patron Party, which is scheduled for this Friday, January 6th at 7:00 pm, please do so today! Having an accurate head count will help in working with the caterer.
Thank you so much, and we hope you can come to this fun pre-Gala party! You can RSVP by
clicking HERE
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The Wine and Whiskey Patron Party is a fun pre-gala event for CES parents and teachers! This year it will be held at the home of CES Parents Paul and Cyndy Mamalian. Dinner and drinks are served, and the "price of admission" to the party is a bottle of wine or whiskey valued at no less than $30. Spend as much as you like - it is for CES's benefit! All bottles of wine and whiskey will be auctioned off at the Gala! Looking forward to a fun and festive evening with new and old CES friends!
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Save These Dates from the Development Office!
TONIGHT! January 4, 2017 - Alumni Under 21 Pizza Party Social
TOMORROW! January 5, 2017 - 21+ Alumni Gathering
January 6, 2017 - Pre-Gala Wine and Whiskey Patron Party
February 10, 2017 - 50th Anniversary Auction and Gala
March 2017 - Alumni Faculty and Staff Socials
April 26, 2017 - CES '50th' Day
May 2, 2017 - 50th Anniversary Golf Outing
May 26, 2017 - CES Community Picnic
June 30, 2016 - Last Tax Deductible Giving Day for CES Fiscal Year
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PreK Parent Preview
of Kindergarten
PreK parents are invited to see Kindergarten in action!
Visit Ms. Becky Minnick and the Kindergarten class on a typical morning
to see the class learning, working and loving Kindergarten together!
Tuesday, January 10
9:00-10:40am
Schedule:
9:00am - Lower School Sci. Rm. (across from K class) - leave coat and pick up coffee
9:10-9:30am - K classroom - Observe "Morning Work"
9:30-9:50am - K classroom - Observe "Morning Meeting"
9:50-10:00am - K classroom - Observe "Free WriteTime"
10:00-10:40am - Sci. Rm. - Refreshments and Q & A with Ms. Minnick, Kindergarten teacher
During the Q & A time with Ms. Minnick, current and former Kindergarten parents will join in to share their families' Kindergarten experiences.
Please
RSVP to Janet Gerber
by January 6
to help us plan classroom seating.
Can't wait to share Kindergarten with all of our PreK parents!
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Winter Enrichment Schedule
The after-school Enrichment schedule is now available! Please take a look and see what activities your child might be interested in doing. Enrichment is a fun way to spend time after school exploring new topics and learning new things.
There are a number of neat activities available, including Yoga, Chess, Mad Science, Art, and more!
Please note: Mad Science registration will close on Thursday, January 10. For all other classes, the registration deadline is Friday January 13, 2017. Please return the completed form and payment to the main office.
Click HERE
for the schedule and the registration form.
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Formal Uniforms This Friday
CES will be celebrating Epiphany with a special Eucharist chapel this Friday, January 6th. Students should wear their formal uniforms.
Casual Dress Day will be the following Friday, January 13th.
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~Share with family, friends and co-workers~
CES Open House
9-11am
Join us in the Jefferson Building Lobby for refreshments and the start of tours.
Tours led by Administrators, Student Ambassadors and parents will visit classrooms to see Christ Episcopal School in action!
No need to register...Come see CES!
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From the Admissions Office
Admission applications for 2017-2018 are arriving, and we are thrilled with the wonderful families and their children that have discovered CES!
We anticipate waitlists in a number of classes. To assure earliest consideration, prospective families should apply now. While notification is sent to applicant families at the beginning of March, apply now to start the process! The
CES Admission Application is the first step.
Thank you!
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2017-2018 Financial Aid
Many families have submitted their 2017-2018 tuition assistance applications for earliest consideration. The deadline is Friday, January 27 for applications to be reviewed when the Financial Aid Committee begins its meetings to provide awards for next year.
If you wish to apply, go to
sssbynais.org
and enter your family's information.
Current recipients applying for 2017-2018 assistance: Do we have your 2015 federal tax return with schedules and W-2's to complete your 2017-2017 file?
2017-2018 applications will not be considered unless 2016-2017 files are complete. If you have not done so, please submit your 2015 tax documents to the Admissions Office right away.
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CES Christmas Video
If you were too busy over the holiday to enjoy our CES Christmas Greetings Video with photos of the warmth and joy that fills our days at school, click here.
Happy New Year!
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Please SAVE THE DATE and join us February 10, 2017 for the Christ Episcopal School "Fifty and Fabulous" Auction and Gala! This annual Gala is extra special this year as the school celebrates its 50th Anniversary! This event brings together families and faculty from throughout the school for a fun night of eating, drinking, dancing, and raising money to support our students. This year, we will be celebrating in the beautiful ballroom at Maggiano's, where we will enjoy delicious Italian cuisine.
Last year from the auction, CES raised over $80,000, and more than $30,000 to remodel the 2nd grade classroom. Your generosity will make a huge difference in the financial success of the Gala, which directly benefits the excellent educational programs at Christ Episcopal School. For 'Answers to Frequently Asked Questions', please visit us at
http://cesrockville.org/cesgala
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Please look for your invitation that was mailed at the end of December. We hope you will join us and bring a friend!
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Dates from the Music Department
March 22
- LS Musical: Space Pirates
April 28 - MS Musical:
Alice in Wonderland, Jr.
May 6 -
Middle School Orchestra to King's Dominion
May 17
- Orchestra Concert
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The Lower School Musical this year will be
Space Pirates!
All K-4 students participate in the musical on
Wednesday, March 22nd. Please save the date!
Fourth grade will be auditioning for main parts this coming
Monday, January 9th. If there are any remaining parts, auditions will be opened up to interested 3rd graders.
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FREE Ways to $upport CES
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School ID: 00699
Use the link above to register your Giant Bonus Card.
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School Code: 8575
Use the link above to register your VIC card OR give the cashier our school code at checkout.
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Bookmark the link above and use it each time you shop on Amazon.com.
CES earns up to 15%!
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Thank you for supporting CES!
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Office Suites Still Available
Looking for affordable professional small office space?
Tired of complicated leases and long term contracts?
Growing out of your home?
Need a professional environment with 24/7 access?
We still have one, two, three and four room suites available to rent in the Jefferson Building.
Affordable and close to your children's school!
Please call Donna Flint, Director of Finance for lease information.
301-424-6550 ext. 104
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