MARCH 2018
We are wonderfully busy this March at Cape Charles Christian School. Representatives from the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) will visit with staff and students about our accreditation March 18-20 to be followed up on the 21st by our annual Open House for prospective students. If you know of any students and or families that might be interested in our school please share our Open House information with them. Postcards are available at the front desk, and you may also share our Facebook Event Invitation found here. Please read on to learn about other upcoming important upcoming activities. I'd also like to offer my appreciation to all the our teachers, parents and students for participating in February's PTO Trivia Night, for contributing Box Tops and canned goods
and to all who enthusiastically participated in Dr. Seuss Week. It was wonderful to see so many reading volunteers. Who doesn't love Dr. Seuss and his rhyming whimsy children's books? The faculty and I are full of CCCS spirit as we get geared up for the VAIS visitors in March. ~ Holly Hubbard - Head of School
OPEN HOUSE Wednesday , March 31, 6:00-7 :30PM
Our annual Open House for prospective students will be held on Wednesday, March 21. We will have a brief informational session from 6:00 - 6:30 and school tours and room visits from 6:30 - 7:30. If you know of any students and or families that might be interested in our school please share the Open House information with them. Postcards are available for distribution, and you may also share our Facebook Event Invitation. Open House is kid friendly. Open enrollment for the 2018/19 school year begins late April.
RE-ENROLLMENT FOR 2018-2019 March 15 Early -Bird Deadline
Re-enrollment for current students is due to Cape Charles Christian School by April 16 with an enrollment fee of $200 per child. However, re-enrollment fees will be reduced by 50% for anyone who re-enrolls by 3:00PM on March 15. As an example, for one child, your re-enrollment fee of $200 will be reduced to $100. We are pleased to announce that there is no increase in tuition for the 2018-2019 school year. Open enrollment for new students begins April 17.
CURRICULUM SPOTLIGHT Middle School Math
At Cape Charles Christian School, our middle school Math curriculum is driven by the desire to develop a strong foundation for our students and to infuse joy into learning through the process. Lead by our highly experienced teacher, Mrs. Christine Tankard, our students graduate from middle school math with an excellent foundation, with a love for math and with the confidence to tackle a high school curriculum. To learn more about our program, please read the latest blog on our website.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT Josephine Kohler, Math Student Ex traordinaire
What do you like best about CCCS? The small classes. What is your favorite subject in school? Science. Do you find math to be a challenge or does it come easily?
Math comes easily to me. How have you found math to be useful outside of school? I have found math useful when baking. What would you tell a classmate when they say, "Math is so hard"? When a classmate says, "Math is so hard," I'll ask what they think is hard. When you graduate what do you want to do with your advanced math skills? I am unsure of what I would like to do after I graduate. What question would you have asked in this interview? What is your favorite part about math? My favorite part of math is that it's kind of like a fun puzzle.
MARCH MISSION Project Night Night
This month we are thrilled to support Project Night Night. Students are collecting new blankets, books, and stuffed animals that will then be put into tote bags for children coming into homeless shelters. Project Night Night's mission is to provide free Night Night Packages to homeless children from birth to pre-teen who need childhood essentials to have a concrete and predictable source of security and increased exposure to high-quality literacy materials during this time of upheaval. Each Night Night Package contains a new security blanket, an age-appropriate children's book, and a stuffed animal - all nestled inside of a new canvas tote bag." This mission is already resonating with our students who are enthusiastic to provide some comfort for homeless children. To learn more about what donations can be accepted, please visit our website (link here). For more information about Project Night Night, please visit: their website here.
SCIENCE FAIR AND ART SHOW April 24, 6:30-7 :30 PM
This year our Science Fair and Art Show will both be on the evening of April 24 when we look forward to celebrating STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics). Science Fair participation is optional for students in Pre-K-1st grade and students in 2-8 are required to participate. Science Fair forms have been sent home and should be turned into your child's teacher by Wednesday, March 13.
SAVE THE DATE FOR CRABBY BLUES 2018 Our 7 th Annual
Cape Charles Central Park will be filled again with music, food, families and fun on Saturday, May 19 for the 7th Annual Crabby Blues Festival! We are looking for volunteers, food vendors, arts & crafts vendors, sponsors, silent auction items, baked goods, and musicians. Please reach out to Debbie Mountain at debbie@cccsesva.org for more information. Get ready to get your Crab On!
IMPORTANT DATES March March March March March March March March
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March March March March April April
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Teacher Work Day School Closed to Students PTO Meeting 3:15PM Science Fair Entry Forms Due CCCS Board Meeting, Re-enrollment Early Bird Discount Deadline VAIS Accreditation Team Arrives VAIS Accreditation Team Visits CCCS VAIS Accreditation Team Departs Open House for New/Prospective Families 6:00-7:30PM 6:00-6:30PM Information Session 6:30-7:30PM Classroom Visits Middle School Book Report Due K- 1 Class Play 6:30PM 3rd Marking Period Ends Captain's Day, "Easter Egg Hunt" Spring Break School Closed from March 30 - April 7th. School Resumes Science Fair/Art Show
Save the Date: May 19th 7th Annual Crabby Blues Festival in Central Park To View our Complete School Calendar, please click here.