Dates to Remember
School News
State Testing Begins Next Week
CCDS will begin state testing next week. Students in third through eighth grade will take the ELA and Math tests. The CAST ( Science test) will only be administered to fifth and eighth grade students. Review the the spring testing information sheet and contact Claudia Trout if you have additional questions.
CCDS Auction: Drive Up Dinner
This year's virtual auction will take place Saturday, May 8th at 6pm. The Auction begins with a Drive Up Dinner, featuring food options from Butte Creek BBQ, Fresh Cove, Secret Trail, Argus Bar & Patio, and Shuberts.

The food options for the Auction are available NOW for advance purchase. The deadline for food orders has been extended to Friday, April 30. Ordering food from the Drive Up Dinner is not required, but it IS a fun way to kick off the online event, and CCDS will receive a portion of food sales. Pick up will be at Grace Community Church, located at 2346 Floral Ave on Saturday, May 8th from 1-4pm. 

Drive Up Dinner

Password: CCDSPTP

Questions regarding the Drive Up Dinner? Get in touch with Kerry Hermann at countrykore@gmail.com
CCDS Online Auction
The Auction for Excellence will take place online this year, featuring items generously donated by our school community and local businesses. PTP will use the app Bid Beacon to host the online auction. The app is free to download. Parents will receive a link to join this week, where you can take the app for a test run and begin bidding on auction desserts.

Auction donations are still needed from our KT-5th grade families! Check out the SignUp Genius for items needed to complete donation packages:
TK-5th grade SignUp:

Questions regarding the Online Auction? Get in touch with Kerry Hermann at countrykore@gmail.com
CCDS Virtual Talent Show
CCDS has talent - and we want to show it off! Don't miss the first ever VIRTUAL talent show

  • When? Thursday, May 13th at 6:30 pm
  • How? Viewing will take place on YouTube Premiere. The link will be shared with all families on Monday, May 10. If you can't make this viewing, the talent show will remain on YouTube to watch at your convinience.
Spotlight
Tour the Middle School
Have you ever been inside the middle school building? For many of our elementary families, the middle school side of our campus is unchartered territory. Whether your student is about to move up to middle school next year, or if you're just curious, we invite you to take a look at what CCDS Middle School is all about!
Grandma Lois Scholarship
Chico Country Day School established the Lois Van Der Leun Scholarship four years ago with a generous donation by our former teacher, Carol Masters, and through the inspiration of Grandma Lois. The Lois Van Der Leun Scholarship will be awarded to two candidates who graduated from CCDS Middle School -- a current high school senior graduating with the Class of 2021 and a student that graduated last year with the Class of 2020. Individuals are eligible to apply if they meet the eligibility criteria. All applications are evaluated based on a completed application and a one-page essay. The scholarship amount is $250.
 
Deadline and Selection Dates:
Application Deadline 2020-2021: May 14, 2021 (Must be postmarked by 5/14/21)
Winners Chosen: June 1, 2021 
PTP News
PTP Meeting THIS Tuesday
PTP will hold a general meeting this Tuesday at 6:00pm via Zoom. Come hear the latest and greatest from our awesome parent organization! Here is the link: 

Meeting ID: 585 785 3474
Passcode: ptp
Movie Night at Meriam Park Drive-In
Enjoy a night out at the movies, courtesy of our amazing PTP! Load up the car and head to Meriam Park Drive-In on Thursday, May 6 to see "Night at the Museum." PTP will pay for the movie admission as a way to say THANK YOU to our CCDS community. Concessions will be available for purchase. Also, decorate your car themed to the movie for a chance to win a FREE FAMILY MEMBERSHIP to the Gateway Science Museum in Chico. Other door prizes will be handed out as well. The movie will likely start around 8:15 pm (it needs to be dark enough to see the outdoor screen).  Stay tuned for more details and a link to reserve your spot at the movies.

Stay tuned for more details and a link to reserve your spot at the movies.
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