Inspiring Minds to Learn, Hearts to Love, Hands to Serve.

This morning we hosted an open house for City of Rockville employees and the Rockville City Police Department. The Kindergarten class was treated to a very special surprise visitor! Corporal McBride came to talk about his work as a Rockville City Police Officer. Students got the chance to ask him questions, see all his nifty gadgets, and take home their very own badges. Thank you Corporal McBride!

Cardinal Character Trait of the Month: SELF-DISCIPLINE “Self-discipline is doing what needs to be done when it needs to be done even when you don’t feel like doing it.” -Anonymous

IN THE WEEK AHEAD: February 12 Enrichment, 3:30-4:30pm Preschool Soccer Tiny Chefs February 13 Finance Committee Meeting, 8:00am 6th Grade Field Trip to Ford's Theater, 9:30am-3:00pm Enrichment: Intro to Sculpture, 3:30-4:30pm February 14 Teacher Treat Day Classroom Valentine's Day Parties 3rd Grade Field Trip to Irvine Nature Center, 9:30am-2:00pm Enrichment Classes, 3:30-4:30pm Art Journaling Pom Dance February 17 President's Day - SCHOOL CLOSED February 18 Enrichment: Chess, 3:30-4:30pm February 19 Basketball @ St. John's 3:00pm - Girls 4:00pm - Boys Enrichment, 3:30-4:30pm Preschool Soccer Tiny Chefs MORE CALENDAR DETAILS SAVE THE DATE! “The 529 Plan for K-12 and College Funding” Tuesday, March 10, 7:00pm Presenters from Morgan Stanley and John Hancock will lead an evening of information and dialogue. They will be here to share information and answer questions, not to sell products. Come find out how a 529 plan could benefit your family! The 2020-2021 calendar is now available! A LETTER FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL Dear CES Families, Wow! Saturday night’s gala was unbelievable. We do not have all of the numbers in yet, but by the accounts so far, it looks as if we reached the highest gross revenues for the gala in the history of the school. I am blown away! We had an incredible gala team, led by Melanie Steinkamp and Diana Goodman, and made up of CES administrators, board members and parents. There was a huge decorating team who joined Marion Entwisle on Saturday to transform Manor Country Club. A large number of current CES parents attended the gala for the first time. I think they all decided it was a pretty great way to have fun with their friends and support the school. Soon, we will be sending out a survey to get your feedback on a variety of aspects of the night. So, keep an eye out for it, and if you attended, please take the time to respond. We want to know what to “tweak” next year! I also want to offer my deepest and sincerest gratitude for the naming of the Raise the Paddle to The Caroline Chapin Dollars for Scholars. I was completely taken aback by CES Board Chair Jeff Whitman’s remarks and the beautiful video of the students and teachers. There could not be a more meaningful gift to me than raising money to support the families and faculty we have at CES. I am told over and over again what wonderful students we produce. In fact, I am receiving that feedback once again as I meet with the directors of admission at the high schools where our graduates are applying. Over and over, literally, “The CES kids are always the nicest kids.” And, of course, I beam! Thank you for your support. We all need each other. There is one more way in which we need your help. Recently, I heard another Head of School say, “Yes, every February we begin building a new school for the upcoming year. We start with no students and work to fill ourselves up again.” Based on the re-enrollment contracts we have in hand, CES will be a one-room schoolhouse for the 2020-2021 school year! Sheesh!! We can do better than that! The due date is February 21, but don’t wait until then. Return your contracts. It is hard to put together a budget, consider salaries and benefits for the faculty and staff, and plan for curriculum enhancements without a sense of enrollment. Do not leave us in the dark! Enroll now!! See below for the 2020-2021 calendar. Like MCPS, we will start the week before Labor Day. Our last day will be a WEDNESDAY, June 9, 2021. There are a few other unusual dates. In particular, Veterans’ Day will be a half day for students. It is on November 11, which is a Wednesday. Thursday the 12th will be a conference day and Friday the 13th will be a professional development day for teachers. So much to be grateful for today…mostly, I am grateful for you and your children! With love and gratitude, Caroline Chapin, Ed.D. Head of School You again voted Christ Episcopal School a "Top Vote Getter" in the Bethesda Magazine Best of Bethesda annual survey! Thanks to your efforts and support, we are a 2020 "Top Vote Getter" in 3 categories: -Best Preschool -Best Private School (Lower School) -Best Private School (Religious Affiliation) Thank you, CES families and friends!!

FROM THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE

2020-2021 RE-ENROLLMENT AGREEMENTS DUE FRIDAY, FEB. 21

We need all returning student contracts by Friday, February 21 to inform us of class sizes before offers of enrollment are sent to new students on March 1, and to assist us with the many plans for next year that are already taking place. Thank you very much for meeting the deadline.

ADMISSION FOR NEW STUDENTS WELL UNDERWAY! Rolling admission begins after initial application due date

Our initial due date for new student applications brought many, many wonderful students and families into our admission process for 2020-2021 enrollment. We continue to accept applications to classes with space available. To apply, please submit the CES Admission Application. To place a first inquiry, click here to schedule a tour and discover the CES difference! Our first notification date for new student admission is March 2. We will continue to notify families of admission to classes with space available after that date.

Please contact Janet Gerber (301-424-8702 or jgerber@cesrockville.org ) to discuss any topics regarding re-enrollment or new admission.

DR. CAROLINE CHAPIN DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS FUND

This year's Gala was a "roaring" success, and your children were a part of that! This movie was connected to our "Raise the Paddle" portion of the evening. In honor of Caroline's tireless service to CES at Head of School, the Dr. Caroline Chapin Dollars for Scholars Fund was created.

Dr. Caroline Chapin Dollars for Scholars Fund What? Dollars to support the CES Tuition Assistance program and professional development or the faculty and staff. It's all about education and life-long learning. For Whom? Our student families and wonderful faulty. Why? To help offset this year's tuition assistance budget which continues to rise each year and bring to CES wonderful students and families we might not know otherwise. Thank you to all who contributed tot his important cause! If you were unable to attend the Gala, please join us in meeting our goal to support all families and teachers! Raised: $44,650 Goal: $50,000 DOANTE

BRING IN YOUR BOX TOPS!

Have you been clipping Box Tops? The next submission deadline is coming up, so please bring them in by Friday, February 21st. Thank you for supporting CES!

"ASHES TO GO"

Ashes to Go in the CES Afternoon Carpool Line Wednesday, February 26th during 3:00pm Dismissal

Ashes are an ancient sign of penitence. From the Middle Ages it became the custom to begin Lent by being marked in ash with the sign of the cross. The reminder that we are dust turns our attention to the creative power of God, and God’s ability to heal the brokenness in our lives when we offer that brokenness to God. That turning to God is the work of Lent, preparation for the celebration of Easter. We must go out and about to engage with all people where we find them. Ashes to Go is about bringing spirit, belief, and belonging into the places where we tread each and every day. It is about recognizing that God is all around us and embracing our faith in the secular world. Need, humility, and healing have a place in our daily lives. And if we are bringing our faith to the secular world, aren’t we making each encounter a sacred experience? Peace,

The Rev. Lisa Zaina Rector, Christ Episcopal Church

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