Standing Strong in Chapel

Our daily chapel messages this year are teaching us wonderful lessons about standing strong in God's strength and love. Gifted speakers are bringing the scriptures to life and we are learning practical lessons and everyday applications. We've added many parents and friends to our list of speakers this year and the students are enjoying the interviews of their teachers on their birthdays. The remainder of the school year we will be focusing on "Standing Strong in a Broken World" and "Standing Strong for your Faith".

Chapel is a time of quiet reflection, worship through song and prayer, and listening to direction from God's word. The students are learning appropriate worship behavior and respect for God and each other. We love to have parents join us at 8:15 am Monday through Friday. In respect of the importance of modeling appropriate worship behavior, we ask that our guests remember to turn off cell phones, refrain from conversation during chapel and join us in creating an atmosphere of worship and praise.

I hope to see you visiting with us in chapel soon.

PTF Meeting - This Week

Please join us tomorrow, Thursday, April 12, for the monthly TCS Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF) meeting at 8:15 am in room 324. Come hear about all the exciting activities coming up and how you can get it involved! We look forward to seeing you! Please contact Grayson Merritt with any questions or for more information.

FACTS Registration Deadline

The deadline for registering for FACTS tuition management payment plans is April 15. All families seeking to utilize FACTS for 10 or 12 month payment plans for 2012 - 2013 must register online (even if you had an account in the previous year). Once you have registered, TCS will populate your account with the balance due for 2012 - 2013. Please contact Bill Herlong with any questions.   

TCS Extended Care - Enroll Now for 2012 - 2013

The Christ School Extended Care program provides a secure, loving environment for students in need of before school care or after school care. With a low student/teacher ratio and scheduled homework time balanced with outdoor play, The Christ School after care program rivals all others in Central Florida. Morning care is available from 7:00 a.m. - 8:05 a.m. with after school hours from 2:55 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Each student who participates in Extended Care must be pre-registered. To register for the 2012 - 2013 school year, please complete the Extended Care Enrollment Form and return it to The Christ School office. For more information or to arrange payment, please contact Bill Herlong, TCS Director of Business Operations.  

Join us April 16 - April 20 at The Christ School's Spring Book Fair! Parents and grandparents are welcome to join our classes at the Fair. Be sure to find your child's class on the Class Visit Schedule. For your convenience, the Book Fair will be open during Parent/Teacher Conference Day from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and during Night of the Arts from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. The Fair will include award winning books, Accelerated Reader books labeled by reading level, and student & teacher favorites. Volunteers are needed to setup, take down and work the event. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Debbie Jones. 

Operating Hours:

Monday          12 noon - 4 pm 

Tuesday         8 am - 4 pm 

Wednesday   9 am - 3 pm  

(Open during Parent/Teacher Conference Day)

Thursday       8 am - 4 pm & 5:00 - 7:30 pm  

(Open during Night of the Arts)

Friday             8 am - 12 noon

 Art, Dance & Music at Night of the Arts!

Thursday, April 19th 

5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Featuring Kindergarten through 5th grade and Middle School Masterpieces, Music, and Dance

The Kindergarten through 8th grade art galleries will be displayed throughout the hallways and light refreshments will be served under the Angel Wing.  Please be sure to stop by the warehouse between 6:15 and 7:15 p.m. to see performances by our talented student musicians and dancers.  We hope to see you at this great event showcasing the children's hard work, talent, and creativity!

TCS Summer Odyssey  

Have you planned out your child's summer yet?   TCS Summer Odyssey has many classes to choose from and you can invite your family, friends, and neighbors to join in on the fun.  Please visit www.thechristschool.org/summer-program to view classes and registration information.  

Soccer

Check out the next game times at Trotters Park.

Friday, April 13

1st grade Boys - 5:30 pm Field #5

Saturday, April 14

1st grade Girls - 9:00 am Field #3

4th grade Girls - 1:30 pm Field #8

Swimming

Next swim practice is Friday, April 13, 4:15-5:30 pm at Lake Highland Prep.

First Swim Meet of the season is Monday, April 16; warm-ups start at 4:55 pm and Meet start time is 5:30 pm at Winter Park Racquet Club.

Volleyball

Middle School Volleyball Clinic (5th - 7th grade girls)

May, 29, 30, 31

3:45 - 5:15 pm

Middle School Volleyball Try-outs

June 1

3:45 - 5:15 pm

You will find information flyer and registration forms on RenWeb

Save the Date

Be sure to mark your calendar for these events that will celebrate all our TCS sports.

Middle School Sports Celebration

Tuesday, May 1

6:30 pm in the Sanctuary

Lower School Sports Bash

Tuesday, May 22

5:00 - 6:30 pm in the gym

Please check RenWeb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms and information.  Forms and information fliers can be found under Resource Documents.  For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.