Weekly Update

Please Note: 

Beginning next week, the Weekly Update

 will  be available on Tuesday afternoon.

Middle School Community Time Takes on a New Look 

On Fridays, throughout the second semester,  middle school students will be honing their leadership skills through a variety of opportunities, including Student Government Association  (SGA), Chapel, Lower School Buddies, Newsletter, CARE-acter, Service and Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).  They will also be exploring new interests in a number of interesting clubs:  Men's Vocal, Fitness & Yoga, Art of Words, Japanese Culture, Sim City, Robotics and Outdoor Life. 

You are Invited: TCS Science Fair

 March 17 - 6:30 pm

The science lab is brewing with excitement and energy this week as 7th and 8th grade students share the findings of their science projects.   The presentations offer the highlights of the work that has been completed over the past several months.  Students in 7th grade were tasked with choosing a topic related to Life science.  Some of the topics include,

"Which type of music help students do their school work", "Which type of fruit contains the most vitamin C" and "What food allows hamsters to run the fastest?" The 8^th grade students chose topics related to Physical science such as:  "Which liquid will cause a bottle rocket to fly the longest" and "Which form of insulation blocks sound the best".   Please join us Thursday, March 17, in Room B12, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm.  All the projects will be on display and the winners will be announced. 

Second Grade Students Send "Flat Stanleys" Traveling! 

In February, each second grade student created a "Flat Stanley" resembling the character they read about in a fun book, Flat Stanley. In the book, "Flat Stanley" travels in an envelope; so the students chose friends for their creations to visit.  Next, they learned how to write friendly letters and how to address an envelope. On Friday during Walking Lunch, they mailed their "Flat Stanleys" at the Orlando Post Office.  They had the opportunity to see what happens at the Post Office and to learn about the commitment of mail carriers.  The students are looking forward to hearing all about their Flat Stanleys' adventures and the places in North America they visit.

The 3^rd Floor is Alive

 With the Sound of Music!

Life is good in the music corner of The Christ School.  Our middle school elective students are keeping busy in their various music courses.  First, the Orff Ensemble students have been working on playing major scales and arpeggios.  The Improv Theatre students are having a ball playing theatre games and exploring improv conflict scenes. Finally, the music appreciation students are wrapping up a section on world music and headed on to learning about their role as an audience.  There is a group of talented young men who are exploring the use of their great singing voices through the men's chorus club, which is lots of fun!

In elementary school, students continue to learn a lot about theory and ensemble work through the use of the great new Orff instruments.  However, that is certainly not all they are doing.  Kindergarten students are learning about ¾ time with the "Skater's Waltz.."   First grade students are doing some movement activities to learn more about phrasing. The second graders will be learning an ancient dance this week:  Abbots Bromley Horn Dance.  The third graders will be enjoying the Great Big House in New Orleans and a traditional folk dance.  Grade four continues to progress in their recorder playing, learning "E" this week.  Finally, fifth grade is learning about syncopation and tricky rhythms, as they go on a "mango walk" and also talk a little bit about ragtime music.  

    Order Candid Black & Portraits Online

Jason and Angie Frazier, of Frazier Foto, were on campus February 25 taking  black & white portraits of our students.  If your child was absent, a Make-up Day has been scheduled for March 14.  You may view the pictures and place your order online  through March 21.  The password is:  TCS0211.

  BUGS NO MORE!   

The 8th Grade Class would like to say THANK YOU to all the families that stopped by Chick-fil-A on Orange Avenue for a car wash this past Saturday.  The students were busy washing cars all day and their efforts raised enough funds to cover the cost of the bus for Gradventure!   

How's your summer looking? 

Whether you're pursuing a favorite academic subject, enrichment, sport or just plain fun, The Christ School Summer Odyssey has several opportunities for K-8 grade students.  Our summer program is open to the Orlando community.  You can invite your relatives, friends and neighbors to explore a unique interest in the heart of downtown Orlando.  Classes are filling up -  registration deadline is May 9 -  so get your deposit in to hold your spot now!   What better way to start your summer!  

Sports Update
 

TCS Swimming- Next practice is Saturday, 3/12, 11:30 -12:30 pm at the Aquatic Center.  Let's Swim Lions!

Basketball

Tennis - Our Lions have a full week of matches and then head into tournament play.  Next matches:

Wednesday, 3/9, 4:00 pm at Fort Gatlin

Friday, 3/11, 4:00 pm at Lake Mary Prep

Monday,  3/14, 3:30 pm at Trinity Prep

Wednesday, 3/16, 3:00 pm Tournament at Lake Mary Prep

Let's serve some Aces Lions!

Track & Field - Meet:  Monday, 3/14, 4:30 pm at The First Academy  

Practice: Saturday, March 12, 8:30 -10:30 am and Thursday, March 17, 4:30 - 5:45pm at Boone High School.  Let's Run, Jump and Throw Lions!

Volleyball - Volleyball clinics are just around the corner. TCS will offer two volleyball clinics.  The Lower School Volleyball clinic is open to third and fourth grade girls.

Dates are April 19, 20 and 21, 3:30 - 5:00 pm in the gym.  The Middle School Volleyball clinic and try-outs are open to fifth, sixth and seventh grade girls.  Clinic Dates are May 31, June 1 and 2  3:30 - 5:00 pm. Try-outs will be held June 3.  Please check Edline for registration forms.

Guided By Faith.  Educated for Life.   

Once a Lion, Always a Lion  

Congratulations to Alex Swanson (Class of 2007) and the Winter Park High  School basketball team on their recent playoff victory in the 6A State Championship game.  Kudos to Alex on being accepted to the University of Florida.   Britni Strates (Class of 2007)  recently received an academic and athletic scholarship to the University of Virginia.  Way to Roar, Britni!

TCS Class of 2007:  College acceptance letters are arriving daily and we would love to share what your college plans are after graduation with our TCS Community.