Yesterday I had the joy of organizing food at Kirk Care with the 5th grade SALT Class. It was amazing to see the energy and collaboration at work to serve others. The 49 students crushed it...no cap (translation: this is most certainly true). Thanks to all our CCLS community for donating over 2,000 items to support those in our Kirkwood community. Way to share the love with those around us!
Now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. -1 Cor. 13:13
Have a great day in the Lord!
Matt Hoehner
Executive Director
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UPCOMING DATES
Monday, Dec. 13
Middle School Advent Service at 6:30pm
Wednesday, Dec. 15
Elementary School Advent Service at 8:30am
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...Early Childhood... I’ve completed my ECE Preferences Form for the 2022-2023 school year… WHAT’S NEXT?
Our current ECE families have the opportunity to participate in priority enrollment through December 5th. More than 90% of our families have already completed their form! Hooray!
- Next week, December 6th-10th, our Admissions Team will be placing all of our ECE students into their respective classes for the 2022-2023 school year.
- Parents will receive notification of their child’s campus placement and schedule by December 17th.
- This will be followed with an Enrollment Agreement that needs to be completed by January 7, 2022 in order to secure your child’s spot for the 2022-2023 school year.
- January 10, 2022, we will begin welcoming new families to join our CCLS community!
If you have any questions at all, we’re happy to help!. Just send an email to: leadteam@ccls-stlouis.org and we will connect with you! We are so blessed to serve your family at CCLS! We look forward to a wonderful second semester with you and your children! Blessings on your weekend!
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...Elementary... THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
Once again we are overwhelmed by the generosity of our CCLS community.
- 1105 - That is the number of items that the elementary students brought for Kirk Care. Wow! That is amazing. The students have earned a free dress day and that free dress day will be on Friday, December 17th!
- $1488 and growing - That is the amount of money that the third grade students raised in their read-a-thon event!!!! Wow! That amount certainly exceeded the $500 needed to support two students at CCLS Uganda.
- $3090 - That is the amount of money that our first grade students raised in their lap-a-thon event!!!! This is amazing! That amount went way over the $500 needed to support two students at CCLS Uganda.
Mrs. Katie Killian, who is one of the leaders of Christ Community International, will be talking with the teachers and students about the needs at CCLS Uganda. It will be exciting to learn about the current needs there. In the past our donations have helped to build a library and to buy books for the library, to build a clinic, and to build dormitories. Just recently, we helped to provide bicycles so that the teachers can ride to visit their students since the students are currently learning at home. We can't wait to hear how these gifts will be used to be a blessing at CCLS Uganda.
The K-4 Advent service will be held on Wednesday, December 15th, at 8:30am. Parents are welcome to join us for the service either in person or by joining the live stream of the service.
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...Middle School... We are excited to have once again host a live Advent/Christmas service. This service will be held on Monday, December 13 at 6:30. We look forward to worshipping with school families again. The 6th-8th grade band will play a couple of pieces, the 5th grade will be singing, the other middle school students will be singing also, there will be a cast (students) of Christmas characters, and a wonderful message. Here are some notes about the service:
- Students should arrive at 6:00 and meet in their homerooms.
- Students should dress in their Christmas best attire. The school uniform is an acceptable alternative.
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Middle School Drama Production: Last night the middle school drama group performed the play "Big Bad". The case was stellar, engaging, electric and entertaining. Siskle and Ebert gave it two thumbs up (see how many people get this reference). If you did not have a chance to watch the play last night, you will have one more opportunity. The second cast will perform "Big Bad" Monday afternoon at 2:00pm in the community room. The play can also be viewed via the live stream recording by clicking this link.
Second Semester Electives: We are in the process of rolling out elective options for the second semester. Be on the lookout for an email detailing these choices and a google form to request electives.
Quote: "Seven days without prayer makes one weak/week". Author Unknown.
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CCLS Enrollment 2022-23: Blackbaud |
Enrollment in our new CCLS Blackbaud system has begun! It is very important that all parents who wish to enroll/re-enroll a student in CCLS for 2022-23 have a Blackbaud account. All steps in the Enrollment process will be completed within this account. While just one parent per family needs to have an account for Enrollment, in the long-term the Blackbaud system will be our CCLS information & communications hub, so we encourage all parents to have an individual account set up.
ACTION STEPS FOR ALL PARENTS:
COMPLETE 12/17 TO 1/7:
- All current students will be automatically re-enrolled for the 2022-23 school year at the next grade level (including ECE 4s to Kindergarten), unless our Director of Enrollment is notified otherwise.
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If your current student does not plan to attend CCLS in 2022-23, please notify Leanna Butterfield, Director of Enrollment at enrollment@ccls-stlouis.org as soon as possible.
- On December 17, you will have an “Enrollment Agreement” posted in your student’s CCLS Blackbaud account. The Agreement must be signed by 1/7 to secure your student’s place at CCLS for the 2022-23 school year.
- NOTE: You must first have access to your CCLS Blackbaud account in order to receive the Enrollment Agreement.
We will continue posting information and action steps in the Charger Newsletter in the next several weeks. Thanks for your attention and patience as we implement our new systems! Questions? Contact leadteam@ccls-stlouis.org
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Spirit Wear Pop-Up Shop on December 9th |
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Come shop for Christmas! After school pop-up spirit wear store! You can leave with inventory or order something new for delivery before Christmas!
- Webster Campus: December 9 from 7:30-9:30am in theStain Glass Hallway
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Kirkwood Campus: December 9 from 2:30-5:30pm in the main lobby
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The elementary students had great fun shopping for their loved ones at Santa's Workshop this week. A heartfelt thanks to the many volunteers who gave of their time to make this busy event a success. You are each a great blessing and a big part of what makes CCLS such a special community. Merry Christmas! |
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Ceramics Club
Ceramics Club registration for the 3rd quarter will open on Thursday, December 9 at 1:00pm. Space is limited to 32 students per class, so be watching for an email with more information about Ceramics Club and the link to the registration form at that time.
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CCLS Library
Did you know you can search the CCLS Library collection from anywhere? See what is new and trending! Click here or go to MyCCLS and select "Elementary Library" under the extra-curriculars tab!
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Early Childhood Assistant: MWF 8:00-4:00. Looking to work during school hours, every other day? Great opportunity to spend your time loving on the littles. Assist teachers, help with diaper changes and snack time, play indoors and out, read, sing, and pray. This "Fellow" role subs in for other staff when they are out; you get a steady schedule, but may alternate what age children you work with from one day to another. No lesson planning: simply show up, roll up your sleeves, and help out for the day. Hours are Mon./Wed./Fri. 8:00am to 4:00pm, school days only (you are off when your kids are off). Position to begin after Christmas Break!
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Lutheran South "Christmas at the Chapel"
Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 4:00pm the Lutheran South music department will present “Christmas at the Chapel”. The concert will be held in the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus on the campus of Concordia Seminary in Clayton. Featuring a mix of traditional repertoire and seasonal music, the concert will include the Jazz Band, LuSo Choir, Concert Band, and the Wind Symphony. Selections will include Flourish for Wind Band and Folk Song Suite by Ralph Vaughn Williams, The Sound of Music, Silent Night, Fantasy of Carols by Jay Bocook, Big Band Holiday, A Christmas Sing-a-long, and the annual presentation of Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson. The bands are under the direction of Matthew Janssen and Evan Sanft, the choirs are directed by Natalie Mayor. An offering will be collected in support of the spring music tour to Kansas City and Jefferson City.
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