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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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Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.
Proverbs 22:6 NIV
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Straight from the Head
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| Robert Lee Head of School |
This week we welcomed home winners. The
North State Greenville Little League
team represented our school, our city, our state and the Southeast region by successfully winning their way to the World Series Championship. All along the way the team members, including Drew Fields from Christ Covenant, his father, Brian and mother, Wagner kept their eyes on the prize; which is not always a championship trophy, but rather fully relying on God symbolized by their F.R.O.G.
The team was all winners, and their performance and our own sports teams' during this busy season have helped define more clearly winning God's way. Often in the world, and in my own life, I have mistakenly associated winning with finishing first. At times in the heat of competition, we are tempted to compromise our faith, our values, and our character in order to beat the competition.
There have been days I have strived and struggled to have my own way, to finish on top, to be first, but in the end felt nothing like a winner. Jesus defines winning not as beating others, but rather serving others. Lifting our opponents up with encouragement, praying for our enemies, putting others in front is a winning record in the kingdom.
Our students and our sports teams, by His Grace, have demonstrated themselves as winners consistently while remaining competitive. Last year, our school was unanimously awarded the Best Sportsmanship Award of all the schools in our conference, except for one vote. The one dissenting vote was our own Athletic Director, Tom Jones, who voted for others as a model of this winning demeanor. Under his leadership, our sports teams and coaches are always complemented on their attitude on and off the field.
Join me in welcoming the North State Little League team back to town and back to our school. Also help me remember that winning is often not finishing first in every competition, but rather finishing like Christ, "who, being in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made Himself of no reputation." Phil. 2:6-7a. Our salvation was won by One who made himself last that we may become first.
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Calendar
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Monday
Sept. 4
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School Closed (Holiday)
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Tuesday
Sept. 5
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Middle School Cross Country (AWAY)
Varsity Cross Country (AWAY)
Varsity Tennis vs. Faith Christian (AWAY)
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Wednesday
Sept. 6
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Thursday
Sept. 7
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Spartan Cafe
Crazy 8 Math Club
Middle School Volleyball vs. Wayne Christian (HOME)
JV Volleyball vs. Wayne Christian (HOME)
Varsity Volleyball vs. Wayne Christian (HOME)
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Friday
Sept. 8
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US Hot Lunch - Chick-Fil-A
LS Hot Lunch - Moes
Deadline-9th Grader Restration PSAT
CCS LogoT-shirt/jeans day
Varsity Girls Tennis vs. Ridgecroft (HOME)
Middle School Volleyball vs. Wilson Christian (HOME)
JV Volleyball vs. TEACH (HOME)
Middle School Soccer vs. Wilson Christian (HOME)
Middle School Volleyball vs. Rocky Mount Academy (HOME)
Varsity Volleyball vs. TEACH (HOME)
Varsity Soccer vs. John Paul II (HOME)
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| Spartan Cafe |
FIRST SPARTAN CAFE OF THE YEAR!
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th, 2016
6:45am-7:45am @ the Lower School
For those who are new to CCS, Spartan Cafe is a school community breakfast for students, siblings, parents and/or grandparents, alumni, faculty and staff of CCS. Join us for pancakes, sausage, eggs, sweets, fruit, yogurt and more! We also have coffee, hot chocolate, juice and milk for those who aren't really breakfast people. If you don't like food or coffee for breakfast, come and enjoy the CCS family.
Get there early since food items are available first come first served.
If you'd like to donate a breakfast item or are willing to donate your time to help setup, serve or cook, please contact Lorinda Parker, [email protected] who will be happy to have your help.
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| Join our Clubs/Activities & Extra-curriculars! |
    
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Activity
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Ages/Grades
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Time-frame & Cost
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Links for more info
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Math Club
(Crazy 8's)
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Grade: 4
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8 weeks
Thursday 3:00 - 4:15
beginning August 24
$40
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Information link
Sign-up link
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Conservatory
(many instruments!)
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Grades: 1-12
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Parent Meeting
Mon. 8/28 @LS
6:00 p.m. $400/year or $50/month Sept.-April
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Link (forms & info)
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Young Actor's Workshop
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Ages 6-12
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All year - Wednesdays 3:15-4:15 $65/month
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Link (forms & info)
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Bridge Club
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Grade: 7-12
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All year - Thursdays 3:15-4:30 Free
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Information link
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Charleston Wrap Fundraiser
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Deadline: Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Fundraiser to support Spartan Athletics! Quality wrapping paper, kitchen & home items, personalized bags/totes/accessories, candies. Get your Christmas shopping done in time to sit back and enjoy your holiday!
Top selling students are eligible to win prizes. Some of the prizes include an Apple Mac Mini, multiple gift cards ($100+), and 2 bicycles from bicycle post!.
- Each school (Upper and Lower) will hold a competition between classes. The competition will be between the home room classes at the Lower School; and Upper School houses (Moses, David, Paul and Abraham) . The winners will receive a Pizza party and 2nd place will receive an ice cream party. Additionally, the winning house will be awarded points which will be counted towards determining the overall winner for the trip to Busch gardens in May!
Below is a synopsis of our standings as of 9/1/17:
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Quick Reminders
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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.
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Hot Lunch
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Hot Lunch Ordering is open. Click this link for directions on how to place your order(s). Click here for a complete list of restaurants, menu items and prices.
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9-11th grades
PSAT Info
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October 11th - All of our juniors and sophomores will be taking the PSAT at the US. Our freshman can also opt to take the test during this time at a cost of $15 payable to CCS. The deadline to take advantage of this opportunity is September 9th. Please let Mrs. Wadford ([email protected]) know if you have a freshman that is interested in taking the PSAT to allow time for ordering the materials. |
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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Drivers Ed - Starting September 9
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For those parents looking for a convenient option for Drivers Ed, Christ Covenant School is the host location for Mr. Doug Amerson's Lookout Driving School in September. Four classes will be held at the Upper School on September 9 (Sat), 16 (Sat), 23 (Sat), 29 (Fri) from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. The cost is $350 which includes 4 days of classroom instruction plus the required driving time. Students should plan to bring a lunch. If you are interested, please contact Mr. Doug Amerson by e-mail or phone (
[email protected] - yes, the e-mail has a "d" in it) or (252) 229-9059.
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| Advertising Restriction |
 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. We will 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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Volunteers Needed
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Parent
Service
Fellowship (PSF)
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Click here for a list of PSF committees to see where you might be able to share your gifts and talents!
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Hot Lunch Drivers and on-site servers needed
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Lower School Volunteers Upper School Volunteers
Thank you Lisa Smartnick, Johnna Modlin, Jennifer Dupree, Lynn Seyler, and Michelle McKeown for your help with today's Hot Lunch!
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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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