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Thursday, February 8, 2018
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from
Dr. Hutz H. Hertzberg
President
Announcing New...
Family Enrichment Series
CHA was founded on the vision that if students are to become lifelong learners and followers of Jesus Christ, a necessary partnership between families, church and school was absolutely essential.
We are very grateful that over the years so many parents and pastors have realized that founding vision by coming alongside CHA teachers and staff, multiplying the impact of a Christ-centered education in the lives of students.
Today, the need for parental involvement, prayer and support for the advance of our school is as great as ever. It is encouraging to me that almost every day I see firsthand parents who are committed to that partnership, including parents serving on the CHA Board, helping with our theatrical productions, serving as volunteer coaches, helping in the classroom - or today for example, third and fourth grade moms providing a delicious and much appreciated lunch to all CHA employees.
In the same way, we desire for CHA to be a place of resourcing of parents and families. Just one of the ways we plan to do that going forward is by the launching of our new Family Enrichment Series. Approximately twice per semester we will provide events presenting current issues facing families today. Our first event in this new series is the excellent documentary movie
SCREENAGERS exploring the multiple challenges that confront families in this digital age. (See next section for more details.)
We hope that you will not only attend this inaugural event, but you will invite your neighbors and/or friends. Any parent will benefit in gaining a greater understanding of the significant technological challenges facing our students today along with resources for help. I look forward to seeing you on February 15th.
Read this article online
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New! Family Enrichment Series
"SCREENAGERS"
Growing Up in the Digital Age
Thurs. Feb. 15, 6:45-8:30 PM
CHA Auditorium
We would like to extend a special invitation to a complimentary viewing of the documentary,
SCREENAGERS
, here at CHA.
We recognize how the digital age is impacting life, learning, and human interaction and this film is a stepping stone to a better understanding of how to be proactive at home in the digital world we live in.
This film event kicks off CHA's new Family Enrichment Series, which will focus on strengthening families and the school-home partnership.
In this 67-minute film, physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston takes a deeply personal approach as she probes into the vulnerable corners of family life, including her own, to explore struggles over social media, video games, academics and internet addiction. Through poignant and unexpectedly funny stories, along with surprising insights from the authors, psychologists and brain scientists, SCREENAGERS reveals how tech time impacts kids' development and offers solutions on how adults can empower kids to best navigate the digital world and find balance.
We trust you will find the content of this film insightful and equipping as you address the digital reality in your home.
Parents are invited and encouraged to come and bring their children ages 12 and older. While it has been suggested that the film is appropriate for children 12 and older, this is just a general guideline and parents may bring their children at their own discretion. Also, please invite other interested parents who could greatly benefit from this documentary movie.
Please RSVP to receive complimentary admission by clicking the link below.
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If you would like to make a donation to help underwrite this event, or i
f you have any questions regarding the content of this film or the event, please contact
Francine Quintero
. Feel free to visit the film website at https://www.screenagersmovie.com/
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presented by CHA's 7th-12th Grade
Join us for Rodgers and Hammerstein's beloved musical, Cinderella. based on the French fairy tale, this is the timeless story of a persecuted young woman who courageously perseveres and loves in return. It is sure to be a blessing!
CHA Auditorium
Friday, February 23, 7:00 PM
Saturday, February 24, 2:00 PM
Adult:
$10 in advance / $12 at the door
Children 12 and under:
$8 in advance / $10 at the door
Please print your tickets after purchasing online (click link below) and bring them to your selected performance for admission.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
for Cinderella "Front of the House"
Friday evening (2/23) or Sat. afternoon (2/24) performance:
* Cashiers (4 adults) * * Ticket Takers (4 adults) * * Ushers (8 Upper School students) * Contact: Mary Stefely
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Re-enrollment for 2018-19
Attention returning students! Re-enrollment is now open.
Confirming your enrollment for the fall reserves your place at CHA and allows us to plan for the fall.
Here's how to re-enroll for 2018-19:
> Scroll down to the bottom of your home page.
> Click on the light blue box at the very bottom of your home page that says "Click Here to Re-Enroll."
> Follow the directions on the Online Re-Enrollment form.
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Annual Spring Benefit
Save the Date!
Saturday, April 21
Tickets go on sale in mid-February for this delightful evening at Marriott Lincolnshire Resort. But be on the lookout! You will have only two weeks to get your tickets at the early-bird discount ticket price of $75 per person! (Regular ticket price is $125 per person.)
Now Accepting Auction Items
The Benefit Committee will be accepting auction items until
April 2. Get your donation forms and items in early so that we can provide a gift-in-kind receipt. Click links to download donation forms:
Provide these documents when seeking donation from a businesses:
Items must be received by April 2.
All donations or donation forms can be received in the CHA Office. Questions? Email
Keisha Thomas
, Benefit Co-Chair.
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Tour Day!
Friday, March 9, 8:30-11:00 AM
Please invite your friends to join us!
Parents will be greeted by a friendly student ambassador in the lobby who will escort them to the library for coffee, breakfast treats and conversation with CHA parents and administrators. We will share a brief overview about CHA before our campus tours and classroom observation. Tour Day guests will also attend chapel at 10:00 AM.
Please invite a friend and join us!
Prospective families may register for Tour Day by visiting the
"Visit Us!"
page on our website.
Questions? Please call Cynthia
or Tessie
at
847-446-5252
, and thank you for praying!
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Thanks for supporting our 8th grade fundraising efforts! Hot dog lunches include chips, and dessert (beverage is not included). Lunch with one hot dog is $3.75. Lunch with two hot dogs is $4.75. Please pay at lunchtime.
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"Singing in the Rain,"
Spring Concert
presented by our General Music Classes
Friday, March 16
Save the date for this special annual concert!
PreK-Grade 2, 6:00 PM
Grades 3-6, 7:15 PM
Mrs. Loosa teaches K & 1st grade General Music
Mrs. Karls teaches 2nd-6th grade General Music
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Update
Invest in Kids
Tax Credit Scholarship Program
Please note this important message from the Director of Legal Legislative Issues at the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI):
There is a move afoot to jeopardize the Invest in Kids Act tax credit scholarship program, and we need to speak out with a loud voice! Senate Bill 2236 is on the IL Senate floor now and if it passes, it will prevent the tax credits from being awarded if minimum required funding for public schools is not passed in a budget bill. Already this bill-without even becoming law-has caused contributors to withhold their contributions, which means fewer scholarships. We must stop this bill before it does more harm!
What can you do? Click the link below to contact your Illinois Senator and Governor Rauner to let them know Senate Bill 2236 must be killed! Act today.
Sincerely,
Thomas J. Cathey, EdD
Director for Legal Legislative Issues, ACSI
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Parent Volunteer Organization (PVO)
Did you know that every parent at CHA is a member of PVO? And, did you know that PVO oversees many all-school CHA events? Faculty Luncheons, the Cookie Blizzard, Room Parents, and Classroom Prayer Coordinators are just a few of the PVO volunteer opportunities where parents help meet the needs of our school.
If you are looking for a place to get plugged in, join us at our monthly PVO meetings on Friday mornings. Click here
for a schedule. Questions? email Beth Tavalin
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Valentine's Food Drive
Feb. 12-Mar. 2
"You shall love your neighbor as yourself."
Mark 12:31
The Upper School National Honor Society is organizing a Valentine's Food Drive for the Northfield Food Pantry. All grades are invited to participate in this community effort to re-stock our local pantry after the holidays.
Collection dates:
Monday, February 12 through Friday, March 2.
Non-perishable food items and other materials may be delivered to Room 219, Mr. Davis' Office.
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Parents, you are always welcome to join us for Friday Chapel. Generally, Kdg-6th grades meet in the morning (9:55 AM), and 7th-12th grades meet in the afternoon (2:25 PM). There are exceptions to this schedule as we have all-school chapels from time to time, so please refer to the Friday chapel listings on your Veracross calendar. You may also want to note these upcoming chapels:
Friday, February 16, 2:55 PM, All-School (K-12)
"Running with Jesus, Reaching our World"
Dominican Republic Service Teams and Kids Alive Rep Mike Busch
Friday, February 23, 9:00 AM, All-School (K-12)
"Cinderella" performance
Friday, March 2, 9:55 AM, All-School (K-12)
Legacy Christian Academy Concert Band & Choir
LCA Band & Choir from Andover, MN, has a nearly 25-year tradition of touring. This year they are touring in the Chicagoland area and will be gifting us with their music during an all-school chapel.
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Yearbook Order Change
Deadline:
Tomorrow
,
Friday, Feb. 9
Every
Preschool-Grade 12 student is automatically ordered a CHA yearbook and the cost is billed to your March tuition invoice.
If you wish to change
your family yearbook order
(increase, decrease or eliminate),
you must let CHA know by Friday, February 9
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For pricing and more information click the
Yearbook Orders & Changes
link on
Parent Central
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Bring Jan Brett to CHA!
Every year our Kindergarteners learn about renowned children's author/illustrator, Jan Brett. We have an opportunity to win a free visit to CHA from Jan Brett in the 2018/2019 school year! The school with the most entries by April 2nd will win the visit, and there are some other great prizes, including Jan Brett books and posters, for those who come in 2nd-100th place. Click here to
read the rules and enter the contest! Let's bring Jan Brett to CHA!
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Family Game Night!
Friday, March 2, 6:30-8:30 PM
Where can you take your whole family to get a break from your busy LIFE?
Here is a CLUE: the CHA Family Game Night! Make it your numero UNO priority to come to the Student Center on Friday, March 2, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Please bring a family-friendly game or two and a nut-free snack to share (drinks will be provided) for a no-BALDERDASH time of laughs and awesome fellowship with family and friends. Questions? Email
See you at Game Night! You will not be SORRY! Game on!
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Winter "Box Top" Collection Drive
Keep collecting Box Tops for Education for the winter collection drive and turn them in by February 23rd. Please include your child's teacher's name and grade. Check Ziplock and Kleenex boxes for the "Box Tops" coupon. Every little bit counts!
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STEAM Camp this Summer!
for 4-8 year olds
What is STEAM?
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math
It's full 'STEAM' ahead
Sign your child up for this fun summer camp at CHA, designed specifically for children entering PK4-Grade 3 (Ages *4-8, CHA students and non-CHA students welcome!).
Each week has a different focus with creative STEAM-based activities integrated throughout, and each day will begin with a time to praise and worship our Creator!
*Children turning 4 during the summer are welcome.
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Questions? Contact Kathy Severson,
or call 847-446-5252.
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Seeking Equipment for Elementary PE
If you have any sports equipment that your child has outgrown, feel free to donate it to the elementary Physical Education department - we will put it to good use! Here are some of the items that we are seeking:
- Children's non-metal golf clubs (especially putters)
- Plastic or foam golf balls
- Children's plastic baseball bats and balls (to play wiffle ball)
- Portable exercise equipment such as: mini trampolines, BOSUs, med balls, hand weights, resistance bands, agility ladders
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It's Flu Season!
Important Info from Health Services
We are asking every parent to read and be aware of signs, symptoms and ways to keep your family from contracting the flu. Please be wise in deciding whether or not to send your child to school. If your child appears to be coming down with a cold/flu, complaining of headache, body aches, sore throat, coughing or sneezing a lot, let them rest at home and see if they improve. If the symptoms worsen then you'll know to keep them home and follow the
CDC's recommendations. If you have any questions regarding whether or not to send your child please feel free to contact
Suzanne Karney, School Nurse, to discuss what is best for your child.
Thank you for your help in this and may the Lord bless you and your family with good health!
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Emergency School Notifications
Upgrading School Communication
Starting in late February, CHA will begin using School Messenger for emergency and some non-emergency communications.
Please make sure your contact information in Veracross is up to date, specifically your
mobile numbers and email
addresses.
In the event of an emergency weather-related school closing, information can also be found on our website and through listings on local TV and radio stations. Read more on
Emergency School Closing Procedures.
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CHRISTIAN HERITAGE ACADEMY
315 Waukegan Road, Northfield, IL 60093
847.446.5252 | CHRISTIANHERITAGE.ORG
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