The sixth grade science students have made their DNA models and the results are in for the winners.  First place goes to Cara Eakins, second place to Kara Gentry, third place to Lexee Long, fourth place to Emma Schrago, fifth place to Claire Beemer, and sixth place to Camille Kalis.  

Congratulations to all for great projects!

Attention 8th Grade Parents

High schools will begin the registration process for the 2012-13 incoming 9th grade class as early as February 9th. Thus, the second phase of our transition plan for current TCS 8th grade students is underway. Mrs. Ryan will be working with 8th graders this month to create a 4-year high school plan using the FACTS.org website. In addition, three days have been set aside for individual high school planning appointments. Those dates are February 1, 3 and 6. If your 8th grader has not submitted their date and time preference for this appointment, please email Mrs. Ryan by Friday, January 13th.

Attention Parents with Children Starting Kindergarten in 2012!

TCS kindergarten assessments for the 2012 - 2013 school year will be held on January 21 and January 28. Please send your application in so that we may schedule your assessment day and time. If you have not received an application, please contact Mrs. Sharon Darin. We are excited about building our new kindergarten classes with our Lion cubs!  

The Christ School Mane Event Team is working hard for the upcoming Rock-N-Roar event scheduled for March 17th at The Country Club of Orlando! Opportunities are still available for you to help plan our "night in the spotlight."  To "rock the night" we need help with: School Spirit, Registration, Raffle Coordination and Swag Bags.

If you are interested in any of the above, please contact Joanne Fleming.  ROCK ON!

The calls were made, the letters mailed, the emails distributed - and you replied!  Thank you to The Christ School families and supporters who have helped make this year's Annual Fund Campaign the healthiest, by far, for The Christ School.   

Half way through the campaign, TCS students are benefiting from a 73% increase in donor participation and a 17.5% increase in donations.  Thank you to all of our supporters!     

The 2011 - 2012 Annual Fund Campaign runs through June 30.  If you have not yet made your gift, we would greatly appreciate your support. Our goal this year is 100% participation by our families and we need YOU to help reach this goal.

Please make The Christ School one of your philanthropic giving sites. Your gift can be made by check or credit card or pledged through the end of The Christ School's fiscal year - June 30. For your convenience, on-line giving is also available on The Christ School website.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Joanne Fleming, Director of Development.  

Thank you for helping us stand strong for the students of The Christ School.

All TCS parents are invited to join The Christ School Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF) this Thursday, January 12th, for their monthly meeting at 8:15 am in room 324. Learn about all the exciting events planned for our school  and how you can get involved! Please feel free to contact PTF President, Grayson Merritt, with any questions or for more information.

Grandparents' Day is less than one month away! Help us prepare for this special celebration by emailing a photo of your child(ren) with their grandparent(s) to Mrs. Lindsay Bryan.  Photos are due on or before January 27, and each family is welcome to send two photos.

Place Your Personal Message in our 2012 Yearbook!

Would you like to feature your favorite photo of your child in the yearbook or surprise a student or a teacher with a two-line message?

The Christ School Yearbook Journalism class offers you two different opportunities to make lasting memories.

• For a $20 donation: Surprise a student or teacher with a two-line message to be included in our new "Lions' Lair" section in the yearbook!

• For a $75 donation: Feature a photo of your favorite TCS lion (with friends) and your own special message in a business card-size ad.

Kindly return the advertising agreement with your content and payment by January 19 to The Christ School Yearbook, 106 E. Church Street, Orlando, FL 32801. Please email photos or questions to Mrs. Minnick, Yearbook Adviser.  

E3K Class - Class Time Change -  

The Eyes, Ears, Echos, and Keys Class previously offered from 3:45-4:45 p.m. is now 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Middle School Piano Grades 6-8

Piano Foundations is a fun way of building musicianship and independence through learning how to play the piano in a group environment. The ultimate goal of this class is to teach students to play the piano, sight read music, and be independent musicians through fun, games, and rigor. Students will learn familiar popular songs as well as classic melodies and be able to play and sing them. The class is offered on Monday from  4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Edington Ministry Center/OCSA Studio 107.  Class Duration: February 6th-April 16th

Cost is $95 for semester, includes a book and CD.

Online registration is $15

Instructor: Mrs. Jennifer Sweet

To register for classes, please visit the OCSA website or contact Leigha Pace, OCSA Director of Arts, 407-956-5869.

Flag Football

Congratulations to our 6th grade boys' flag football team on their 1st place win!!

Way to Roar Lions!!!

Basketball 

Our two middle school teams will begin tournament play this weekend.

Friday, January 13

6th grade boys - 5:30 pm at Home

Advancing game will be Saturday, January 14, 10:00 am at Windermere Prep

Saturday, January 14 at Lake Mary Prep

7th grade boys - TBD

Advancing game will be Monday, January 16 at Orangewood Christian.

Lower School Basketball

Our lower school teams opened their season this past Saturday with their first games.

TCS is all over the city representing the LIONS PRIDE!! Check out a game:

Saturday, January 14

Location - Shiloh Baptist

1st grade Green - 9:00 am

1st grade White - 10:00 am

3rd grade boys - 11:00 am

2nd grade coed - 1:00 pm

Location - First Presbyterian Maitland

4th grade girls' White - 12:00 pm

4th grade girls' Green - 2:00 pm

Location - Master's Academy

6th grade girls - 11:00 am

5th grade boys White - 2:00 pm

5th grade boys Green - 2:00 pm

Spring Sports

Check out our middle school spring sports sign ups and try-outs.  Happening now.

Soccer

K-5th ACYS soccer registration is open. Click on soccer, chose The Christ School and say "yes" to a uniform. Please contact Coach Wiborg with any questions or if you would like to coach.

Tennis

Is your student interested in learning to play tennis or eager to improve their skills? TCS athletics is excited to announce the addition of our K-8 Tennis Program which will serve the beginning athlete to the intermediate. Please check out this tennis flyer and registration form for information. The second tennis session will begin February 6 and deadline for registration is January 20.

Coming Next Week

Swimming Information

Spirit Day - Friday, January 20