CHCS News
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2016
C O L L E G E
H E I G H T S
C H R I S T I A N
S C H O O L
First Quarter is in the Books! It’s hard to believe that the 2016-2017 school year is 25% finished. There has been a LOT of learning and activity crammed into those first nine weeks. New teachers have gotten settled in. New students have been welcomed warmly. School projects have been successfully executed. New routines have become, well, routine. Please enjoy a small taste of what has been happening within and outside of our halls in the areas of academics, field trips, spiritual focus and culture. Our next issue will highlight our sports programs and specifically take a closer look at tennis, soccer, volleyball, and cross country teams.
Where Our Hearts Are SPIRITUAL EMPHASIS WEEK Transformed September 12-16
Students attended chapel each day and heard inspiring messages from our own faculty who challenged our students to be transformed through a very personal and real relationship with Jesus.
SEE YOU AT THE POLE September 28
It was uplifting to see so many students gather around the flag pole to pray for our school, community, country, and world.
PRAYER WARRIORS Come be a part of this special group of parents who meet every Friday morning in the cafeteria starting at 8:10. Everyone is welcome to attend. If you have something you would like this group to pray for and can’t attend, please email your request to Anita Zarrabi at azarrabi@collegeheights.org.
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Special Treats COMMUNITY HELPERS Community Helpers visited our Kindergarten students during September. Police officer Matt Morrison showed what it is like to be a police officer. He also shared about all the tools he uses to keep himself and us safe. He let everyone look and sit inside his vehicle! Later, the Fire Department came and presented a special puppet show on fire safety.
JOHNNY APPLESEED September 26
First graders were treated to a special visit by Johnny Appleseed himself! They were able to learn many interesting facts about traveling, making dinner in a pot, and of course all about apples.
BOOKANEER BOOK FAIR STAFF AND FACULTY PICNIC September 23
CHCS faculty and staff gathered with their families for the annual employee picnic. This year our Spirit Team organized a fun game for all to participate in with their “family team.”
CHCS staff babies getting to know one another.
Elementary students enjoyed the “Bookaneer Book Fair” the week of October 17th which included family night activities, other activities and drinks during parent teacher conferences.
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COUGAR RUN October 7
Elementary age students participated in the annual Cougar Run that raises money for CHCS. Lots of fun was had by everyone! Students won prizes for their decorations per grade level. Thank you to every person that contributed by donating to the Parent Teacher Fellowship fund.
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Academic Matters NHS & CHJHS INDUCTIONS
CANADIAN STUDIES
National Honor Society inducted its newest members Hannah Bagley, James Calandro, Xi Chen, Matt Gao, Nathan Hardy, Myles Jackson, Claire Johnson, Jonathan Johnson, Ryan Karry, Lainey Miller, Josh Painter, Jack Roberts, Bennett Satterlee, Annie Secker, Will Secker, and Sam Spaulding in a special ceremony October 3rd.
Sixth grade history students spent two weeks learning about the culture, people, and geography of our neighbors to the north in Canada. Working in groups, students revealed their knowledge through a project they presented to their peers in class.
Inducted into College Heights Junior Honor Society were Taegan Fink, Becky Gong, Emily Griesemer, Avery Jones, Mazie Slinkard, Emily Welch, Katie White, and JC Wright, Congratulations to all!
COLLEGE ALGEBRA CLASS College Algebra students spent one class period on the parking lot practicing graphing functions with transformations using sidewalk chalk.
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PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE Eighth grade history students watched or researched the Presidential debate and then spent time in class discussing the main topics, and analyzing the candidate’s points of view in comparison to our Biblical worldview.
MICROSOFT PROJECT Microsoft Office students enjoyed a 5-pound Reese’s Cup made by Lydia Nicholas to supplement her report, “Which is better for you – Reese’s Cup or Butterfinger?” while learning MLA format. (While this homemade creation was delicious, nutritionally, Butterfinger is healthier!)
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DUKE UNIVERSITY’S TALENT IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM QUALIFIERS Congratulations to these seventh graders who were recognized by Duke Tip for their outstanding academic achievements: Bentley Allen, Gatlin Bender, Grace Bennett, Bodee Carlson, Carly Eubanks, Taegan Fink, Gabriel Forrest, Avery Jones, LeAira Kitchen, Kaden Samuelson, Mazie Slinkard, Wyatt Stout, Lauren Welch, James Wright, and Kane Wright. This presigious national program recognizes students who score at or above the 95th percentile in a nationallynormed test.
HIGH SCHOOL MATH LEAGUE High School Math League won first place in large school division at the October meet held at Ft. Scott, Kansas. The team also received numerous individual recognitions.
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Cultural Experiences SW DISTRICT HONOR CHOIR Congratulations to Hannah Belk, Emily Brown, James Calandro, Jonathan Calandro, Emma Davison, Matthew Gao, Tessa Greathouse, Myles Jackson, Makenna Lewis, and Matison Whitmore. These students were selected from an audition process to the Southwest District Honor Choir and presented a concert at Joplin High School on October 22nd. These students comprise the most CHCS students to be selected to the honor choir in recent years!
PROMUSICA PARTNERSHIP On September 30th, 3rd-5th grade students were treated to a string quartet concert in partnership with ProMusica The students enjoyed a variety of music from classical to reggae.
GEOGRAPHY COMES TO LIFE Geography students wrapped up units on Asia and Europe with special guest presenters for each one. They even enjoyed participating in high tea!
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Field Trips RUTLEDGE FARM First Grade
First graders enjoyed a beautiful fall day at Rutledge Farm in Springfield on October 11th. They experienced all the joys of autumn with a hay ride, pumpkins and apples.
WILSON’S CREEK NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD Sixth Grade
The sixth grade class was able to experience the excitement of a Civil War Battle when visiting Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield on October 5th. They were enthralled by the musket demonstration and their interest was enticed as they learned about John Ray and how he literally “sat it out” on his front porch. Students also were able to walk “bloody hill” and solemnly ponder what happened there. Later in the afternoon, they went to the Discovery Center in Springfield where they participated in hands on learning.
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Middle School
Student Council Officers
High School
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS President: Lincoln Martin Vice President: Aryne Worthington Secretary-Treasury: Tony Whitney Chaplin: Zipporah Jones
Student Council Officers EXECUTIVE OFFICERS President: Jon Calandro Vice President: Myles Jackson Secretary/Treasurer: Jon Johnson Chaplain: Matt Roberts
8th GRADE President: Lainey Lett Vice President: Catie Secker Secretary-Treasury: Taylor Dunham Chaplain: Evan Burton
12th GRADE President: Austin Martin Vice President: Matt Gao
7th GRADE President: LeAira Kitchen Vice President: Rylee Miller Secretary-Treasury: Tanner Hills Chaplain: Jackson Beatty
11th GRADE President: Adam Russell Vice President: Nyasha Bgoni 10th GRADE President: Will Secker Vice President: James Calandro
6th GRADE President: Corban Thomas Vice President: Isabelle Clevenger Secretary-Treasury: Sophie Wilkins Chaplain: Ashley Buchanan
9th GRADE President: Matthew Crumpacker Vice President: Seth Cummins
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
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NOVEMBER 5 All School Carnival 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
NOVEMBER 7 Outreach Broadway Program 7:30 pm MSSU’s Corley Auditorium
NOVEMBER 8 PTF Meeting 8:15 and 3:30 come to either
NOVEMBER 14 Thanksgiving Food Drive NOVEMBER 17-19 “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” Christmas play
NOVEMBER 22 Early Dismissal
at noon for Thanksgiving Break
NOVEMBER 30 Fall Blood Drive
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ECFA ACCREDITED – On November 12, 2012, the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability announced the accreditation of College
Heights Christian School. Accreditation is based on the ECFA’s Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship, including financial accountability, transparency, sound board governance, and ethical fundraising. When an organization is accredited by ECFA, it demonstrates its willingness to follow the model of biblical accountability.
MISSION STATEMENT
CHCS glorifies God through excellence as a Christ-centered learning environment that produces servant-leaders with a Biblical worldview.
COLLEGE HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL n 4311 E. NEWMAN ROAD n JOPLIN, MISSOURI 64801 n 471-782-4114 n WWW.COLLEGHEIGHTS.ORG