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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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Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through me.
John 14:6 NIV
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Straight from the Head
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| Robert Lee Head of School |
This week we celebrated both Lessons and Carols and a Christmas
presentation
from our Junior Kindergarten, Kindergarten and 1st grades. At both concerts we were surrounded with the makings of
Christmas. We had little angels singing, bells ringing, some cattle lowing, and similar circumstances as Jesus with little room in the inn.
When things are cramped and uncomfortable, I cannot help but consider how difficult a manger crib was as a welcoming to the world. The humble birth or our Savior tells us something of his willingness to suffer that we may receive the benefits of Christmas.
The angels sang, "Glory to God in the Highest!" Their shouts were heavenward as they ascribed above the glory due His name. Rather than seeking glory for ourselves, we echo that song this season by asking God to be glorified among us, among our families, among our cities and towns as people recognize the glory of God revealed in Jesus Christ.
To Him belongs the glory. To us He promises peace. "Peace on earth and goodwill toward men," the angels continued to proclaim in the great exchange whereby our sins and enmity with God are replaced with a bond of peace. Peace with God. Peace with our fellow men and women. Peace in our hearts that passes understanding, and peace which overcomes the world. His peace. Heavenly peace.
This is the gift of Christ to the world at Christmas, and that peace is His everlasting benediction as He completed His work and returned to the Father.
"Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." John 14:27
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Calendar
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Monday
Dec. 11
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LS Chapel 8:00 a.m. speaker: Mr. Tom Jones
Zaxby's Fellowship 5-8 p.m. (Zaxby's on Memorial)
******Sports******
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Tuesday
Dec. 12
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******Sports******
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Wednesday
Dec. 13
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US Chapel 10:00 a.m.
Young Actors Workshop
******Sports******
Middle School Boys Basketball (White vs. Blue) (HOME)
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Thursday
Dec. 14
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Crazy 8 4th Grade Math
Christmas Concert 7:00 p.m. @ Upper School
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Friday
Dec. 15
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Special Christmas Dress Permitted (see below)
LS Hot Lunch - Chick-Fil-A
US Hot Lunch - Moes
Bridge Club 3:00 - 4:30
******Sports******
Middle School Boys Basketball (Blue) (AWAY) vs. Wilson Christian
Swim Meet @ Cary Christian
Kerr-Vance Varsity Boys Basketball Tournament (Time TBA)
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Saturday
Dec. 16
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******Sports******
Kerr-Vance Varsity Boys Basketball Tournament (Time TBA)
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| Upper School Christmas Concert |
Grades
7-12; Dec. 14, 7:00 p.m
. at the Upper School 
Upper School Christmas Concert will be held December 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Upper School. Please join us!
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| Upper School - House Spartan Challenge - Skating |
The next Upper School Spartan challenge will be held
Wednesday, December 20 from
12:30 - 3:00 pm at Extreme Action Skate Park in Chocowinity, NC. This is a half day of school with release at
11:45 and is the last day before our Christmas break.
Parents are responsible for transportation to and from this event.
Part of our agreement with the park is for the students to purchase lunch in exchange for free skating. As such, in order to participate, students need to:
- 1) Order a lunch using this link; (a lunch will be waiting at the park)
- 2) Submit a completed permission slip to Mr. Chancellor by Monday, 12/18.
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Yearbook Deadline
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We're getting close to the January 5 deadline for discounted yearbooks! Order your book now to avoid having to pay $32!
- 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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| Lost and Found |
The Lower and Upper lost and found bins are busting at the seams! Please stop by either school to check the lost and found and/or ask your child to stop by if you're missing something.
Also, it is a tremendous help if you'll make sure your child's name is written somewhere on all items.
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| Monthly Zaxby's Fundraiser & Fellowship |
Join us Monday, December 11, 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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| Special Dress Day |
As a special treat for the students, Christmas themed clothing has been approved as alternate dress for Friday, December 16. As always, please remember our dress code modesty guidelines still apply. Jeans or jean 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 leggings/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.
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Schedules: Exam Week and Last Week Before Break
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Upper School Exam Week Schedule: December 18, 19, 20 will each be 1/2 day of school with release at 12:30 for Upper School Students since it is exam week. There will be no time allotted for lunch but time for a snack will be provided. Please make sure students pack a snack.
Lower School Schedule: December 18 and 19 will be full days of school. December 20 will be 1/2 day of school with release at 11:45.
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Quick Reminders
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See the ECU arts holiday classic!
Performing Christ Covenant Students:
Ava Jones
Charlotte Corbett
Danica Sutton
Sophia Chiancone
Anna Claire Hartman
Abby Guidry
Jackson Phillips
Sky Baldwin!
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Upper School Spartan challenge #2, Spartans on Skates
Wednesday, December 20 from
12:30 - 3:00 pm
Extreme Action Skate Park in Chocowinity, NC.
Parents are responsible for transportation to and from this event.
Part of our agreement with the park is for the students to purchase lunch in exchange for free skating. In order to participate, students need to:
- 1) Order a lunch using this link; (a lunch will be waiting at the park)
- 2) Submit a completed permission slip to Mr. Chancellor by Monday, 12/18. (Hard copies of these forms were passed out before chapel on 12/6).
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Grades 1-8
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Grades 1-8 Spelling Bee.
Click here for details including study guides.
Important Dates:
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Math Club
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The Upper School math club which normally meets on Wednesdays at 7:25 will not meet in December. They will resume on January 3.
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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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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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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 meet and regularly pray for our school. Please contact Amy for details and the next meeting date, 617-510-7506.
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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.
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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- 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
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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