Fall Events Highlights

SONRUN FESTIVAL

On Saturday, September 29, families and friends of CHA joined together to enjoy the 5th Annual SonRun. We had one mission that day and that was for God's love and goodness to shine! Though we did not see a single ray of sunshine, the SON shone brightly!

Through His light, people were connecting and enjoying one another. Families were meeting and greeting new friends while savoring wonderful food such as barbeque chicken pizza!

This year's SonRun was filled with moments of God's blessing over our community, family, and faith. Thanks to all who enjoyed this special time together!

GRANDPARENTS DAY

Traditionally, the first Friday of October, CHA celebrates Grandparents Day where students invite grandparents to join them at school for a special program and classroom experience. This treasured day provides students the opportunity to honor their grandparents and share ways in which grandparents are heroes.

This year’s program included a variety of musical numbers. From the sweet singing of the little Jr. Kindergartners, to the talented elementary grades and Middle School choirs, students delighted grandparents with their God-honoring selections.

Eighth grade emcees, Anna Jaeger and Seth Luther, underscored the important role that grandparents play in their lives and shared many stories of students describing their grandparents. Ainsley Phillips (8th grade) and Anna Nykanen, (7th grade) shared personal stories about their grandparents as heroes.

Topping off the day, grandparents visited their grandchild’s classroom and enjoyed learning activities together. Students were thrilled to demonstrate their growing reading skills, STEM projects, special songs, and art work.

Chapel Hill Academy is blessed with tremendous support from our grandparents, and it continues to be a privilege to honor them and thank them for their heroic examples in the lives of our students.

VETERANS DAY

Every year Chapel Hill Academy honors Veterans and Active Duty military with a reception and special program. The program included the Chanhassen Legion Color Guard and guest speaker, Richard Middleton, a Chapel Hill Academy grandparent, veteran, and retired business man. Mr. Middleton also served as a professor at West Point Military Academy and Northwestern University, St. Paul. He shared the fascinating history of our nation’s flag. Students and guests were able to view many samples of Mr. Middleton’s flag collection from the early Colonial days to the current U.S. flag.

LADIES CHRISTMAS TEA

Amid the hustle and bustle of the holidays, the Ladies’ Christmas Tea is a sweet event to invite friends, relax, and enjoy a lovely evening together. It is more then a girls’ night out. This event is a night to be encouraged as we share a heartfelt moment together as women, coupled by a whole lot of fellowship and laughter.

Special guest and CHA alumni parent, Carol Zimmerman, performed her Christmas Carols program, kicking off the night with a song about girlfriends. Not an eye was dry after she performed the well-known song, “Mary did you Know,” and wrapped up the night with "Being Your Mom.” Her musical talent left every heart in the room filled with joy as we focused on God's love, blessings, and peace in each of our lives.

After the program and desserts (provided by Sweet Endings Gourmet Sweet Treats), guests were invited to continue the evening by shopping at the Christmas Boutique held in the Commons.

This year, over 12 vendors joined us including Pampered Chef products, homemade signs and hats, unique and beautiful nails, clothing, jewelry, and cosmetics.

Valeo Health & Wellness sponsored the event and provided FREE massages during the boutique. What a gift!

The Ladies Christmas Tea at Chapel Hill Academy has quickly become a holiday tradition you won't want to miss!