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THE OFFICIAL E-NEWSLETTER OF THE CHRIST SCHOOL
JASON W. POWELL, Ed.D.
HEAD OF SCHOOL
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TCS Family, It was great to receive all of the positive responses to last week's message regarding our 8th grade class mission trip to the Dominican Republic. The primary reason I attended the trip was to gain first-hand experience so that I can speak with credibility as we send groups of students each year in the future. I am pleased to be able to reflect on last week and report that the class trip to the DR is an awesome experience that is powerful in so many ways. Spiritual growth, international travel and cultural awareness, heart change and team and relationship building among the TCS group serving together are just a few of the benefits realized. This Friday, May 18, our 8th grade students will lead their final chapel at TCS. They will talk about their experience in the Dominican Republic and show the entire school how a "bucket line" works to pass wet concrete (although without actually using wet concrete!) We invite all parents to join us in the sanctuary and learn how the Dominican Republic mission trip impacted the lives of our students, teachers, and parents. Chapel begins promptly at 8:15 am. Come and support our soon-to-be graduates! |
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 TCS Alumna is National Champ!
Congratulations to Aja Sims (class of 2009), National Champion in the All-Around, Bars and Beam! Aja also earned 2nd place on Floor and tied for the 2nd highest score meet-wide which included 454 of the best gymnasts throughout the country. Through all of her practices and meets, Aja remains focused on her academic journey and maintains a 4.5 G.P.A. Aja is the portrait of a TCS graduate - confidently pursuing excellence in scholarship, service and leadership! Way to go, Aja!!
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 Welcome New TCS Families! All parents new to The Christ School for the 2012 - 2013 school year and their Helping PAWS parents are invited to the New Parent Breakfast and program on Friday, May 18, immediately after morning chapel. Our new parents will meet their TCS ambassador parents and enjoy breakfast. A TCS uniform fashion show will be presented by our current students and a panel of current parents will help answer questions from our new parents. The event will run from 8:45 am - 10:00 am in the King Parlor. Take advantage of our used uniform sale which will run from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm in Allen Hall, room 219. Please contact Angela Harrison to submit questions for our parent panel and to RSVP. |
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 Time is Running Out!
The Christ School Summer Odyssey deadline has been extended to Monday, May 21! Sharpen your volleyball skills, be a detective, dive into marine biology and much more! Send in your registration form and deposit to hold your spot and spend the summer with your TCS friends.
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Pastors' Chapel is June 1st!
The Christ School's Pastors' Chapel is Friday, June 1st, and all local pastors, youth leaders, and children's ministry leaders are invited. We hope that your pastor(s) will join us for this chapel and see how our students are standing strong in their faith. Invitations were sent home in backpacks last week and all TCS families are encouraged to share this invitation with leaders in their church. Parents are also invited to attend this final school-wide chapel of the year led by our students. For more information, please contact Nicole Millard.
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 8th Grade News
The Eagle Athletic Club & Edgewater High School Athletic Department invite all incoming freshmen to the
EHS Athletic Open House on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 6:30 - 8:30 pm in the Auditorium. Meet the coaches, athletes, and alumni and find out more about the sports programs at EHS. If you have any questions about the event, please contact Stacey Dilley.
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Middle School Athletes
Please check those closets and backpacks for any TCS sports uniforms that need to be returned.
Spirit Day
Please join us for our last Spirit Day of the year!
Friday, May 18, 2:15 pm in the gym; President's Physical Fitness Awards will be announced. Wear your Green and Gold and let's celebrate the Lion's Pride!
Lower School Sports Bash
Tuesday, May 22
5:00 - 6:30 pm in the gym
We will celebrate our year of Lower School Sports with music, fun, games, prizes and fellowship! All lower school athletes, coaches and their families are invited. Don't miss this first time event and then head over for some dinner at Chick-fil-A!
Congratulations to our Swim Team athletes and coaches and our 1st grade girls, 1st grade boys and 4th grade girls Soccer Teams. All lions finished strong in their spring seasons. Way to Roar Lions!!!
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
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.
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Friday
May 18
New Parent Breakfast
Used Uniform Sale
8:00 am - Noon
Room 219
Spirit Day
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Tuesday
May 22
Lower School
Sports Bash
Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night
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Friday
May 25
Volunteer Chapel
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Tuesday - Friday
May 29 - June 1
Volleyball Clinic
Volleyball Tryouts
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Friday
June 1
Pastors Chapel
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 By: Kristi Ryan TCS Guidance Counselor
Green Time
Recycle, Go Green, Save the Earth, Earth Friendly; in our environmentally conscious times, we hear and see these sayings on a daily basis. A study published in the American Journal of Public Health and cited in an online article from 4-ADHD puts a twist on the idea of being green. The study focused on students diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and the benefit of spending time outdoors in a natural setting. Time spent in the wilderness is "attention-restoring" and reduces ADHD symptoms. We can all benefit from unplugging and spending time in the midst of God's creation. So, as you plan your summer activities and vacations, consider going green.
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