Cross Lanes Christian School Parent E-News for Thursday, October 16, 2014

Cross Lanes Christian School
Parent E-News for Thursday, October 16, 2014
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I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies
a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind
that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God
Romans 12:1-2
Grandparents Day /
Book Fair
NOON Dismissal
Parent-Teacher
Conferences
SH Fall Social
JH Fall Social
Awards Night
Basketball Tryouts
Homecoming Court
JH Cheerleading Tryouts
Earn $$ For CLCS
Veterans Day
Parents — A Challenge...
Softball Field
Congratulations!
Administrator Article
Notifications
Flu Vaccines
Box Tops Contest
RePlay-It
School Delays Info
Medication Distribution
Senior Parents Yearbook
Ad Available
October 2014
November 2014
Lost & Found
Union Mission Drives
2015 Centurion
ON SALE
School Uniforms
Dr Ghareeb, DDS
2014 WVCAT Soccer / Volleyball Tournament
The 2014 Middle School WVCAT (West Virginia Christian Athletic Tournament)
for Soccer and Volleyball is being held today, Friday, and Saturday, October 16 - 18
on the campus of Wood County Christian.
The high school tournament will follow next weekend, Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25, with volleyball being played at Charleston Catholic and soccer
games at Schoenbaum stadium.
FACULTY IN-SERVICE
NO SCHOOL for students tomorrow Friday, October 17, due to Faculty InService. Classes will not be held on this day for all students in Kindergarten
through 12th grade. In addition, After Care will not be available. School will resume on Monday, October 20, at 8:15am.
PLAN / Sophomore Class
The PLAN will be administered to the Sophomore class on Wednesday, October
22, beginning at 8:25am until Noon. Be sure your student has their social security
number on this day for testing. It is a comprehensive guidance resource that helps
sophomores assess their current academic development, explore career/training options, and makes plans for the remaining years of high school and beyond. The
PLAN can also help focus test preparation to improve ACT scores.
Fall Sports Pictures
All Soccer & Volleyball Players will have their photos taken on
Wednesday, October 22 beginning at 3:00pm.
Photo Retakes & Elementary Class Photos
Mike Hall will be on campus this Wednesday, October 22, at 9am for
photo retakes as well as taking the K5 thru 6th Class photo.
First Quarter Report Cards
The end of the First Quarter grading period was yesterday, Wednesday, October 15.
Report Cards will be distributed on Wednesday, October 22. Signed report card envelopes need to be returned to the school on Friday, October 24.
Scholastic Book Fair
Elementary Grandparents Day
This year’s Scholastic Book Fair will begin with a Special Saturday Book Fair, Saturday, October
25, from 9am to 1pm for parents who may not be able to make it during the week. The Book Fair continues to be open Monday, October 27 through Thursday, October 30, 8am to 6pm.
If you are unable to attend the Book Fair in person, we invite you to visit our online Book Fair at scholastic.com/fair. Our online Fair is available from October 22 to November 11.
Grandparents Day on Thursday, October 30, will coincide with our Book Fair again this year. Grandparents Day begins with a short program presented by our elementary students followed by an open
house. Grandparents of elementary students will have an opportunity to shop with their grandchild after the mornings activities.
We are asking grandparents with grandchildren in both lower and upper elementary to please visit the
book fair from 11:30 to NOON. After the Book Fair and class visit, grandparents are welcome to take
their grandchild with them (with parental approval) for a special afternoon.
This is an exciting time for our students!
Meet and greet in Gym / refreshments
10:00 to 10:30
Special program by elementary classes
10:30 to 11:00
Visit with elementary grandchildren/classrooms
BOOK FAIR TIMES:
 K5-3rd Grade at Book Fair: 11:00am-11:30am
 4th-6th Grade in Classroom: 11:00am-11:30am
 K5-3rd Grade in Classroom: 11:30am-12:00pm
 4th-6th Grade at Book Fair: 11:30am-12:00pm
Grandparents with both lower & upper elementary child are to visit the book fair from 11:30am to NOON.
HALF DAY for All Students
Friday, October 31, 2014
School will be dismissed at NOON for all students, K5 thru 12th grades, on Friday, October 31, in
preparation for the SH Fall Social in the gym. School resumes on Tuesday, November 4, at 8:15am
Parent-Teacher Conferences—November 3
Our Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Monday, November 3. Please call the school office
to schedule meetings with your child’s teacher. Conferences are scheduled from 9:00 am to 7:30 pm on
Monday. Due to the full day of parent-teacher conferences, there is NO school for all students, K5
thru 12, on this day. School resumes on Tuesday, November 4, at 8:15am.
Senior High FALL SOCIAL
Tickets on SALE now for $25! Fall Social for grades 9th thru 12th will be held in the school gym, Saturday, November 1. Theme: “Around The World”.
Doors will open at 6pm with PICS at 6pm and dinner being served at 7pm. Purchase your tickets by
Friday, October 24. Price increases to $30 per ticket if purchased after that date.
2014 JH Fall Social
Friday, November 7, 2014
South Charleston Memorial Ice Arena
8:30pm to 10:30pm
COST: $12 per ticket
Tickets On Sale MONDAY in School Office!
Fall Sports Awards Night
Monday, November 10
MULTIPURPOSE ROOM
6:00pm for Middle School
7:30pm for High School
When school is closed for the day, all extra-curricular
scheduled activities will be cancelled unless notified.
BASKETBALL TRYOUTS BEGIN: While the fall season comes to an end, we look forward to
our upcoming basketball and cheer season. MIDDLE SCHOOL Tryouts will be Monday, October 27 and Tuesday, October 28. HIGH SCHOOL Tryouts will begin November 3rd and extend through November 7th. All students who plan to play must have turned in their sports
physicals before they may practice or try-out. Athletic fee of $45.00 will be due prior to being able to dress or play in a game. Practice schedule for November will be posted
soon. Please note that a complete travel uniform is required to participate in basketball or
cheerleading. Order forms may be picked up in the school office. Looking forward to an exciting season. GO WARRIORS!
2014 Homecoming Court
We want to congratulate Tyler Corbin and Cassidy Duffy for being chosen Mr. and Miss C.L.C.S. for
2014! Also, congratulations to the remaining seniors who were chosen by the student body to be on
this year’s court:
Ian George
Brenden Guthrie
Courtney Kendrick
Caroline Morris
It was a very enjoyable day of fun and fellowship!
Middle School Cheerleading Tryouts
Monday, October 20
3:30 - 4:30 in the
Multipurpose room
Girls need to wear gym shorts,
t-shirt, & sneakers to tryout for the team.
Fundraising Project for CLCS
DONATE Used and Unwanted ITEMS!
Earn Money for CLCS !
We collect and recycle empty printer cartridges, used cell phones, used I Pads, Digital Cameras, GPS
Devices, Tablets, Toner, MP3 Players, and E Readers. Collection boxes are located in the Administrative Building (100 Building).
Thanks for supporting this fundraising project at Cross Lanes Christian School!
Veterans Day
There will be NO SCHOOL for students on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. In
addition, After Care will not be available. School will resume Wednesday, November 12, at 8:15 a.m
Attention Parents: We have been challenged!!!
A donor has promised $7000 toward the completion of the baseball field if we can match it by the end
of November. Come by the office and see the specs of what the Warrior Baseball field will look like.
We want to expedite the construction of the dugouts before winter arrives. The poles for the backstop
have been donated, the pads for the dugouts have been poured, the footers for the backstop poles have
been poured. We need about $13,000 to complete the project and be ready for spring sports. That will
enhance the athletic complex here at CLCS. It will also be a recruiting tool for new students. That’s a
fact. Some of those matching funds have already come in so let’s make this project a reality by
Thanksgiving. You may send your donation in to the office marked “Field of Dreams Project.”
Softball field Project Update
We are also raising funds to complete the softball field. Lots of work has already gone into the project
and it is exciting to see the progress. If you would like to designate some funds toward that project you
may send them through the school office marked “Softball Field Project.” We would like to make this
project a reality by the spring. I will be exciting to be able to actually have “home” games at HOME!,
rather than renting a public field.
Congratulations Jacob Guthrie
Jacob, 9th grader, has been selected to the Charleston Town Center’s TeenBoard. He is one of the selected 15 TeenBoard members that auditioned in September from 13 schools in 4 counties. The
Charleston Town Center TeenBoard offers activities in which students will enhance their personal development through exposure to retail marketing, public relations and community involvement. Again,
congratulations to Jacob Guthrie for representing CLCS in this exciting student achievement!
Keeping the main thing, the main thing!
By Eddie Riley, Administrator
The education that we give our youth provides crucial building blocks for the rest of their lives.
George Washington, addressing the area of education, said, “The best means of forming a manly, virtuous, and happy person will be found in the right education of youth. Without this foundation every
other means in my opinion, must fail.”
The Bible has much to say about “the right education of youth.” In this crucial area, Scripture details the responsibility we carry to instruct our children in the ways of the Lord, and it warns of the
risks of allowing ungodly philosophies to influence the hearts and minds of our young people (see Ps.
1:1).
A recent survey revealed that 85% of parents, of Christian School age students, chose their school
based on safety, student-teacher ratio, reputation for academic success, and a better alternative to the
public school. Unfortunately, many see the primary value in a Christian school as “a safer environment, smaller class sizes, higher academic standards, and better influences.” Although all these benefits are present, the primary goal of Christian education is so much higher. It is to teach our children
God’s Word as a foundation for every aspect of life.
Christian education is not merely a superior social or academic choice. It is biblical—a philosophy
of raising children for God. Cross Lanes Christian School is distinctly different by God’s design.
Notification of Asbestos
In compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Asbestos Hazard Emergency
Response Act, periodic inspections of each of our school
buildings for asbestos-containing
building materials are performed. All suspect materials
have been analyzed by an accredited laboratory and found
to be non-asbestos except the
mastic under the 12” x 12”
floor tiles in buildings 100, 200,
and 300. The floor tiles are in
good condition and pose no
danger to our students. We
will continue to manage our
floors as recommended by the
accredited management planner.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Cross Lanes Christian
School admits students
of any race, color, nationality and ethnic origin to all the rights,
privileges, programs
and activities generally
accorded or made
available to students at
the school. It does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin
in administration of its
educational policies,
admissions policies,
scholarship and loan
programs, and athletic
and other school administered programs.
FLU VACCINE CONSENT FORMS DUE
Flu Vaccine Consent Forms are scheduled to be sent home FRIDAY OCTOBER 31 with ALL STUDENTS. Consent forms must be completed on both sides. Completed forms need to be returned to
the school office no later than date shown on the envelope (Friday, November 7, 2014).
Elementary students have the option of the shot or nasal vaccine. Parent/guardian signature is required
for consent of the flu vaccine to be given. Flu Vaccines will be administered by the Kanawha County
Health Department on Tuesday, November 19.
Box Tops / Campbell’s Soup Contest #1
This first contest ended Tuesday, October 14. The winner was the class that accumulated the most
points by bringing in the most box tops and soup labels. The nicely trimmed labels and box tops are
worth 2 points to the class and the untrimmed only 1 point; but all add up to a Pizza party for the class
that brings in the most labels/box tops. It takes 500 points to qualify for the contests. The winners of
the Pizza Lunch for Contest #1: TBA.
The second contest has begun! You have until December 15 to turn in 500 points to qualify for the
Pizza Lunch!
Keep in Trimming!
REPLAY-IT
Have some great pictures of sports, friends, or other CLCS activities? CLCS now has capability for
students & parents to upload their pictures for yearbook. These pictures will be viewable for everyone
who has an account on “replayit.com”. Want to see a certain photo in the yearbook? ReplayIt offers a
“like” button, similar to Facebook, so we know which one everyone likes. Below you will find the instructions for how to start uploading your school pictures.
First, go to replayit.com Second, Select “Find your school to register” Third, Find Cross Lanes Christian
School (Cross Lanes Christian Elementary School for elementary students & parents) & fill out the other information. Fourth, Go to your email to finish registering by clicking the link.... Then upload your pictures!!
School Cancellation / Delay Notification
CLCS will convey to our school parents any emergency information regarding school closings through
the SchoolCast Emergency Alert system. Be sure your contact information is up-to-date on SchoolCast! Many thanks for making our communications system a success!
Medicine Distribution
Requirements
If it is necessary for your student to take any type of medicine (tylenol, motrin, prescription medicine,
etc.) while at school, a Medication Administration Form must be completed and filed in the school office. Medications must be in original packaging. CLCS does not provide any medications for students
to use.
Senior Parents:
Yearbook Personal Ads Now Available To Purchase
The cost is…
1/8 page=$35
¼ page=$65
½ page=$95
Full page=$150
Please contact Mrs. Free or any yearbook staff member if you are interested in placing a Senior Ad
mfree@crosslanes.org
October 2014
Monthly Planner
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Friday
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HOMECOMING
2014
Progress Report
#2 ISSUED thru
(Info-Direct)
Race
4
Education
Warrior Spirit Days
5
6
7
NEW
FAMILY
DINNER
On
CLCS
CAMPUS
8
Special Chapels
9:20am
&
9:20am
& 10:20am
10:20am
PCC
PCC
9
10
11
17
18
Special Chapel
(PCC)
Jolly Seniors
12
13
14
Columbus DAY
SCHOOL
CLOSED
20
16
Teachers
In-Service
NO SCHOOL 4
STUDENTS
End 1st Quarter
(9 weeks)
RACE
4
Photo
ReTakes
EDUCATION
(K5—12th)
& Elem
Class
Photos 10:00am
PSAT Test
(Juniors)
"possible make-up ...
19
15
21
22
WVCAT Mi ddle School Tou rnament @ ? ?
23
24
25
ReportCard #1
Returned
Fall Sports
Photos 3pm
PLAN Test
(Sophomores)
Report Card #1
Issued
Photo Retakes &
Makeup Photos
& Elem Class
Photos
Elementary
Class
Photos
26
27
28
29
WVCAT High Schoo l Boy s Soccer/Volleyball Tournam...
30
31
NOON
DISMISSAL
Grandparents Day
Monday
thru Thursday
- 8am to@
6pm
in GYM
WV
Leadership
Conference
ABC
Scholastic Book Fair
SH FALL
SOCIAL
November 2014
Monthly Planner
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Parent/Teacher
Conferences
9:0 0am-7:30pm
Set Your Clocks
Back
8
Flu Shot Forms
Due Today
Students NO
SCHOOL
JH FALL SOCIAL
9:30pm-Midnight
8:30pm to 10:30pm
Varsity Boys / Girls Basketball Tryouts
9
10
Fall Sports
Awards Night
11
Veterans Day /
SCHOOL
CLOSED
12
13
14
Progress
Report #5
ISSUED thru
(Info-Direct)
15
K5 Thanksgivi ng
Dinn er
@ CLBC
Jolly Seniors
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
27
28
29
Students Flu
Shots Given
Today
23
24
25
26
Thanksgiving
Holidays Begin
Dismissal
@ NOON
Happy
Thanksgiving
Happy
Thanksgiving
School CLOSED for HOLIDAYS
30
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Lost & Found
All “Lost & Found” items will be available for parents and students to identify and claim in the School
Office beginning Monday, October 27 thru Friday, November 7. After that time, all remaining items
will be donated to charity.
UNION MISSION THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE!!!
COAT DRIVE
Students are asked to bring in canned fruit and vegetables to the school to donate to the Union Mission. Help those less fortunate this holiday season!
Also, boxes will be in all the buildings for the collection of coats, gloves, hats, etc. for the needy.
Thank you for your help!
ON SALE NOW ……2015 Centurion Yearbook
Jr High / High School Yearbook 2015 / Tiered Cost Schedule:
1) Now until week of October 6 cost is $50 for yearbook (receive free icons with purchase of name for $5)
2) October 6 until November cost is $55 (you will receive a reminder mailing )
Cost is $60 after February 2015
Link to order Jr High/Sr High yearbook “online” can be found on school website under “Resources”
ATTENTION 6th Grade Parents:
Sixth grade students will be in the JH/SH yearbook due to their participation in Middle School sports.
Elementary Yearbook 2015 / Tiered Cost Schedule:
1) Now until October 10 cost is $20 for yearbook
2) October 10 till end of December cost is $25
Cost is $30 January 1 2015
Graduated Schedule for Incorporating School Uniforms
Beginning with the 2015-2016 school year we will begin to institute school uniforms
into the Middle and High Schools. The schedule will be as followings:
2015-16
K-7th grades
2016-17
K-8th grades
2017-18
K-9th grades
2018-19
K-10th grades
2019-20
K-11th grades
2020-21
K-12th grades
Therefore, by 2020, all students at CLCS will be in school uniforms.
Dr Mitri Ghareeb, DDS
(CLCS Director of Development)
Dr. Mitri A. Ghareeb, DDS, FAGD was inducted into one of the most prestigious fellowships in dentistry last week at a ceremony in San Antonio,
TX. He and his wife, Heather, are 1992 graduates of CLCS. Dr. Mitri became on of a handful of dentists this year to be awarded as a Fellow of the
International College of Dentists. The International College of Dentists (ICD
or “College”) is the oldest and largest international honor society for dentists
in the world. Established in 1928, the College has over 12,000 members, in
122 countries, who have been awarded the prestigious title of Fellow in the
ICD.
Fellowship in the College is extended by invitation only. A
nominated dentist must pass a rigorous, peer review process
leading to the recognition of the individual’s “outstanding professional achievement, meritorious service and dedication
to the continued progress of dentistry for the benefit of humankind.”
Congratulate Dr. Mitri as you see him in the community. CLCS has the
privilege of having graduates of this caliber all over the world. This is just
one example of what can happen following graduation at CLCS. Way to go
Dr. Mitri.