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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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He has saved us and called us to a holy life-not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time,
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Straight from the Head
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Dr. Tessie Guidry
Lower School Principal
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A new parent recently asked me why we do poetry recitals? I conveyed that Poetry Recital week is one of our oldest and most celebrated annual traditions at Christ Covenant School. I also shared that we do them because memorizing poetry turns on a student's language capability. Poetry develops reading skills and is a gateway to creative writing. Beyond that, it gives us a chance to focus on classical works of literature and to discover the truth and beauty in God's creation. It is our way of cultivating deep roots in children that allow them to explore, grow and blossom intellectually and spiritually.
So much of what we do at CCS is centered on this notion of cultivation and Poetry Recital week is simply one more way that we tend to our orchard; by providing opportunities for children to annually immerse themselves in the beauty of the written word. Have you ever noticed the tree in the CCS logo? Every time I see that logo I am reminded of Jeremiah 17:8, "They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit."
Don't you think CCS is like that tree? We have situated our school closely to Christian principles that water, nurture, and sustain us even in times of difficulty. We embrace things like Poetry Recital because we see them, not as merely academic activities, but as spiritual exercises that allow us to celebrate and praise our Lord and Savior and the beauty of the world He created. That is why this year we are expanding our poetry week and we will celebrate a theme based on our school logo - the CCS tree with deep roots. We feel that the symbolism of the tree and its roots aligns with our mission and purpose to help you in raising strong, deep-rooted young men and women that will understand, celebrate, and proclaim the beauty of God's creation. We are excited for you to come join us during poetry week, March 19-23, as we take yet another step in the cultivation process.
Blessings,
Dr. Guidry
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Calendar
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Monday
Mar. 12
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No School
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Tuesday
Mar. 13
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No School for Students/Teacher In-Service
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Wednesday
Mar. 14
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US Math Club (7:25 a.m.)
US Chapel 10:00 a.m. Guest Speaker: David Wall, Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Young Actors Workshop @LS 3:15 p.m.
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Thursday
Mar. 15
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Crazy 8's Math Club (for 4th graders) @LS 3:15 p.m.
Senior Pinnacle Presentation - Kelly Harris (3:30 p.m. @ US room 4)
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Friday
Mar. 16
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Parent Prayer - @LS 8:00 a.m. LS Hot Lunch -
US Hot Lunch - Jersey Mike's
LS Hot Lunch - Zaxby's
St. Patrick's Special Dress Day
National Latin Exam
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NHS Blood Drive
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On behalf of the American Red Cross and the National Honor Society, the Upper School will be hosting a public blood drive on Saturday, the 28th of April in the multi-purpose room. Student members of the National Honor Society will be donating their time by volunteering and helping to organize the event. Mark your calendars, and be on the lookout for a virtual sign up sheet in a future newsletter! Give blood, and save a life!
Blessings ,
The Christ Covenant School National Honor Society
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| Friday - Special Dress Day! |
In honor of St. Patrick's Day, students are permitted to wear holiday clothing styled for St. Patrick's Day on Friday, March 16. No pajamas. This also includes jeans and/or solid colored GREEN tops or bottoms.
As always, please remember our dress code modesty guidelines still apply. Jeans, jeans shorts/skirts are permitted if worn in conjunction with themed attire.
Please, no face paint or masks, flip flops, clothing with inappropriate messages. Please wear clothing which otherwise complies with our modesty guidelines (for example: no form fitting spandex/tights/short shorts/ or shirts or leggings (unless they are worn underneath other clothing). No holes, cuts, tears in any clothing. Please use common sense and make choices that are consistent with who we are as Christians attending a Christ-centered school. Thank you.
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| Yearbook Pictures Needed! |
The yearbook staff needs your pictures of the following:
- Lower school Christmas program.
- Christmas class parties.
- Field trips.
- Other school activities.
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| Lower School Art Needs |
It's time to spring clean! If you're ready to clean, we have the perfect depository for your junk! The Lower School art room needs collage materials such as yarn, buttons, old crafting supplies, old jewelry and earrings, artificial flowers, etc. Your junk is our treasure!
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| Community Support |
Each senior at Christ Covenant School is required to complete a Senior Pinnacle assignment. Some seniors pick a topic to research and present while others have chosen to actually engage in a work project. Laney Rivera has chosen to work project around community building. In January/February she organized a group to provide and serve meals for the homeless; In March she organized a group to play bingo with the elderly at a local assisted living facility and now she is organizing a group to help feed the local
Building Hope group, Women of Worth.
- Date: Friday, March 23
- Time: 5:00 - 8:30
- Duties: Help serve-donate food (hot dogs, buns, chili, brownies)
- Where? 309 West 9th street, Greenville, NC, 27834
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| Volunteer Proctors Needed |
We need volunteers to assist with ERB testing:
- To serve as proctors for the Lower School testing on Tuesday through Thursday April 17-19.
- To help bubble in answer sheet basic student information on Monday April 16.
Details:
- No experience necessary.
- You'll need to arrive by 8:00 and will be finished no later than 12:00 each day.
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| Yearbooks |
We are nearing the end of the yearbook ordering season. If you are unsure whether you've ordered your yearbook,
click here to access the list of ordered yearbooks as of March 5, 2018.
**Order your yearbook by visiting
www.balfour.com
Remember, the personalization options and yearbook accessories are no longer available but copies of the book are still available for $32 per copy until May 1
or
until available quantities have been sold.
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| Sports |
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 Team Uniforms: Please drop off your Fall and/or Winter sports uniforms at the Upper or Lower school.
- Fees:
- BOYS VARSITY TENNIS: $125.
- MIDDLE SCHOOL, COED, and VARSITY BOYS GOLF: $150.
- GIRLS MIDDLE SOCCER: $75 (5th-8th)
- GIRLS JV and VARSITY SOCCER: $85 (9th-12th)
- MS / JV / VARSITY Baseball: $125
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Quick Reminders
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Families should have received e-mailed instructions for re-enrollment on January 22. Questions? Contact Ashley Bryant, [email protected].
Below is a synopsis of the deadlines and amounts to re-enroll:
- Re-enrollments completed by 3/31/2018: $450
- Re-enrollments after April 1: $550
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Fit For Life
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Christ Covenant School!
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Ronald McDonald House Teen Ambassador Program
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Ronald McDonald House of Eastern North Carolina is an independent, community supported 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides a temporary "home-away-from-home" for families of children who are receiving treatment in our community's medical facilities.
Teens may apply over the summer and commit to one year of service, August-May. Links:
Application
Contact: Katie Hall, Ronald McDonald House of Eastern NC
252-847-5435
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Poetry Recitals: Week of March 19-23
Click here for details.
Please remember two important items:
- Students are required to wear their formal dress uniform on their poetry recital date.
- Visit our website for your child's scheduled performance.
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Student Tutors. If you are in need of a tutor for your student, here are a list of National Honor Society students who are willing to tutor younger students. Details are provided here.
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We love recognizing our students for their academic and extracurricular awards and honors. If you know of a student who has achieved a special recognition, please let us know!
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This year, Greenville Recreation and Parks is partnering with ECU, Pitt County Arts at Emerge and Pitt County Schools to sponsor and host this year's Community Youth ARTS Festival. The event will be held on April 22 at the Greenville Town Commons from 10am-4pm. The performing arts portion of the event will be held from 1:30 - 4pm.
This is a great opportunity for our students to showcase their talents. In order to participate, you must:
Click here for additional details including applications.
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Christ Covenant parents meet and regularly pray for our school. The parent prayer meetings will be held on Fridays after drop off at the Lower School. Please contact Amy Lee for details, 617-510-7506.
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Prayer Requests & Praise
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- Please pray for Regan Waters' (our Chief Financial Officer) 7 week old baby, Dalton, who was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia.
- Please pray for Debra Blake's (Lower School Reception) husband Buddy who is battling medical issues.
- Please pray for Tammy Walker (piano studio) for the recent loss of her father.
- Please call, e-mail or use this easy online form linked here to share your prayer requests. We regularly pray for our school community and would like to include your prayer requests.
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
Darren Anderson, President
Ben Crabtree, Vice-President
Katie McKinney, Secretary
Kevin O'Sullivan, Treasurer
Kelmira Latham
Tim Odom
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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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