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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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The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God but considers them foolishness, and cannot understand them because they are discerned only through the Spirit.
1 Corinthians 2:14 NIV
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Straight from the Head
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| Robert Lee Head of School |
Classical Christian education seeks to build the whole soul of the student through timeless truths and proven methods. An ongoing debate within the educational community is how to individually differentiate our instruction to meet the learning styles and levels of each individual student. In the days of a one room schoolhouse or even a smaller community school, differentiation was not so much a challenge. However, as our school grows above the 300 or 400 mark, the variety of learning styles and diversity of academic levels expands at an ever-increasing rate.
In order to meet different learning needs, our school seeks to provide more robust extra-curricular and co-curricular opportunities to develop individual gifts. Art programs such as Conservatory, Math Clubs, Science Olympiads, and our developing STEM initiatives all allow students to go further and deeper in specific fields of interest.
Additionally, our school offers Academic Enrichment and Curriculum Assistance Programs (AEP and CA) in both lower and upper school that individualizes instruction to each child's particular needs and strengths. These remarkable programs are based on a research-based methodology that helps to remediate and develop strategies to assist students in achieving success.
As Christians, however, and as classical educators, we do not equate success in education only with academic achievement. The goal of forming the entire soul allows us to pour such qualities as wisdom, truth, discernment, self-control, and character into every student equally with the understanding that their ability to grow in these virtues is not limited by their individual mental or physical capacity.
The fruits of the Spirit are as much a goal of our education as high SAT scores. God's ability to use and promote the success of each individual student is limited only by our willingness to obey Him. 2 Timothy 2:21 describes the wide diversity of "vessels" within God's house. His promise for them all is that if anyone allows God to cleanse and fill us, "he will be a vessel of honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work."
This end aligns well with the goal of a Christian Classical education. Rather than fitting each child into a rigid rubric, we desire that they be prepared, both academically and spiritually, for whatever good work God has individually prepared for them individually.
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Calendar
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Monday
Oct. 2
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Chapel - LS 8:00 a.m. Speaker: Deb Kropiewnicki
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JV Soccer vs. Wayne Country Day School (HOME)
Crosscountry at Wayne Country Day School (AWAY)
JV Volleyball vs. Wayne Country Day School (AWAY)
Varsity Soccer vs. Wayne Country Day School (HOME)
Varsity Volleyball vs. Wayne Country Day School (AWAY)
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Tuesday
Oct. 3
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NHS Induction Ceremony @ Upper School
Sports: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Middle School Soccer vs. Greenville Christian (AWAY)
Middle School Volleyball vs. Greenville Christian (AWAY)
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Wednesday
Oct. 4
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US Math Club 7:25
Chapel - @US 9:45 a.m.
PCC Dual Enrollment Counselors on Campus (US 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.)
Sports: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
JV Soccer vs. Greenfield (AWAY)
Varsity Soccer vs. Greenfield (AWAY)
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Thursday
Oct. 5
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Crazy 8 Math Club 3:00 - 4:15
Sports: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
JV Volleyball vs. Greenfield (Home)
Varsity Volleyball vs. Greenfield (Home) - Senior Night
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Friday
Oct. 6
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Parent Prayer Meeting (8:00 a.m.)
US Hot Lunch - Moes
LS Hot Lunch - Chick-Fil-A
House Challenge 1 @US (Dodgeball Challenge12:20-3:00)
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Varsity Soccer (HOME) Senior Night
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| Student Pictures |
Each family should receive their school pictures next week since we will begin sending them home in student bookbags on Monday, October 2. Please be sure to check with your child to ensure your pictures arrive home.
This year, we're doing things different so be sure to open the pictures and read the instructions. Since you did not pre-order picture packages, you are being sent an entire picture package so you'll have an opportunity to keep and pay for only those pictures you want keep and return the rest.
You will be expected to return any pictures that you do not want to purchase so please be sure you locate the pictures and return your payment and/or pictures as soon as possible.
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Charleston Wrap Fundraiser
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Congratulations to all who participated in our annual Athletics Department Charleston Wrap Fundraiser! We are pleased to announce another record setting year with total sales doubling that from last year. Since our net proceeds will depend on the items ordered, we will not have a total amount earned to announce for a few weeks. However, based on the total amount sold we are excited about the prospect of making significant progress towards the amount needed for a vehicle (van or bus) for our Athletic Department.
Congratulations to Lower School Homeroom and Upper School House winners:
Lower School:
- 1st place: Mrs. Odeke's 4th grade class
- 2nd place: Mrs. Smith's 3rd grade class
Upper School:
- 1st place: House of Paul
- 2nd: House of Moses
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| Congratulations National Honor Society Inductees |
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Congratulations to the following students who will be inducted into the Christ Covenant School Chapter of the National Honor Society this year!
| Caleb Anderson
Natalie Draper
Mackenzie Faulk
Mason Gregory
Kyle Griffin
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Jackson Packard
Hannah Smith
Laura Stroud
Mason Verhaeghe
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The induction for the Christ Covenant School National Honor Society will be held Tuesday, October 3 at the Upper School campus multi-purpose room at 7:00 p.m with a reception immediately following.
Students in grades 10-12 with a 3.5 unweighted GPA or above have the opportunity each year to apply for membership. The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1921. To maintain membership a student must participate in the group service projects, support school wide events, grow in character development and continue to keep an unweighted 3.5 GPA or higher at Christ Covenant School.
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| Upper School House Challenge #1 |
Friday October 6 after lunch until
3:00 p.m. at the Upper School
The students will play Dodgeball in a competition to earn points towards determining the final House Winner! Upper School students are permitted to wear their house t-shirts (or other same colored t-shirt) and comfortable athletic shorts/pants.
We need a few volunteers for this event. Please e-mail Mr Chancellor, [email protected] if you are interested in helping with this event.
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Chicken Dinner - Friday November 17
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Please plan for our annual Chicken Dinner Fundraiser scheduled for Friday, November 17. Chicken Dinner is an awesome opportunity for you to serve as a volunteer. It is always a fun day of fellowship and a little work in support of our school. Proceeds of this fundraiser are committed as a portion of our Financial Aid program.
For those new to the school, each family will receive 5 Chicken Dinner Tickets to purchase/sell. In order for this fundraiser to be a success, we need each family to commit to these 5 tickets. We'll be sending the tickets home in bookbags sometime after Grandparents Day but now is the time to plan how your tickets will be sold.
A good portion of the sale is business orders where we deliver meals for businesses who purchase a minimum of 10 plates and are within a 10 mile radius of CCS Lower School. If you are in a position to sell Business Orders, please start planning for our November 17th date!
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Grandparents Day and FallFest October 20
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The following provides a recap of the publication from last week's newsletter:
Get ready for Grandparents Day at the Lower School and FallFest at the Upper School. Both will be held on Friday, October 20 which is a 1/2 day of school for students. The following week we'll be off for Fall Break!
For a complete description of all the activities planned for the day including instructions on how to order your mums (and why we're ordering mums), how to order your FallFest combo meal and how to register for the 1-mile race can be found at this link.
DRESS
- Lower School students are required to wear their dress uniform on Grandparents day. Refer to page 22 of our Family Handbook linked here for detailed guidelines. Please remember to bring a change of clothes so you'll be comfortable at FallFest!
- Upper School students are permitted to wear their Christ Covenant logo t-shirt and jeans.
Grandparents Day @ Lower School
- Schedule
- Reception 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
- Piano music in sanctuary 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
- Program 9:30 - 10:45
- Head over to FallFest @ the Upper School!
- Mum Orders: Due Thursday Oct. 12
- Mum Orders: To place a mum order and to read more details about the day, click here.
- Mums are $6. Late mum orders are $10 as quantities are available.
FallFest @ Upper School
- FallFest 11:00 a.m.
- FallFest will include food, games, and a run. Details will be provided later.
- 1-mile run. Click here for more information including how to register.
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Quick Reminders
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The Box Top Committee will be hosting a bake sale during lunch on
Tuesday, October 10th at the Lower School. Remember:
- Remember to save your box tops for the day of the bake sale. If you have more than 50, please separate box tops in ziplock bags of 50 each. Remember to include a slip of paper with students name, teacher name, and amount of box tops in that bag. All box tops submitted during the bake sale will count towards raffle drawing to be held in December.
- Sign up here to bring a baked goods.
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Check out the latest issue of the student run Spartan Standard Online, Christ Covenant School's new student online news site.
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Discount Yearbooks are available for sale at www.balfour.com: $28 for the first book and $22 for siblings or teacher gifts.Get yours today before the price increases to $32 on
January 5 with no quantity discount. For details on ordering, refer to RenWeb Announcements.
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. Ideas: First day of school, summer fun, service to others. Please send pictures to
[email protected] or use the ImageShare app by Balfour. Use project #816941 if needed.
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Christ Covenant parents began meeting to regularly pray for our school on September 22nd at 8am at the Lower school. They will meet every other Friday so mark your calendar to join them on October 6 for their next prayer meeting. Contact Amy for details, 617-510-7506.
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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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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. |
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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| Spartan Sports |
Spartan Sports Information
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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