| Mark Your Calendar |
CDS Christmas Program on Thursday, December 17 at 7:00 p.m. See article for details.
CDS will be closed
Monday, December 21-Monday, January 1
for the
Christmas Holiday.
Students will dismiss on Friday, December 18, at 12:15 p.m. and return to school on Monday, January 4. |
| Upcoming Lunches |
Wednesday:
Chick-Fil-A
Thursday: Dog Day
Friday:
CiCi's CHEESE Pizza
Monday: McDonald's
HAMBURGER
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| We need YOU! |
Volunteers are needed to meet in the kitchen this Thursday at 10:45 a.m. to assemble over 300 hot dogs for our CDS students. |
| School Pictures |
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Watch for school portraits coming home tomorrow.
If you do not receive your pictures, please call Stacey Fleming at 255-8212. Please note, if pictures were turned in after the deadline, they will be processed with the make-up pictures.
Picture proofs from make up day went home in today's Informer. Please return proof with payment made to Holland Studio by Wednesday, December 9.
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| Dress Code Reminders |
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As the weather gets colder, here are a few things to remember:
* Students are not allowed to wear leggings.
*Tights must have feet.
*Long sleeve shirts cannot be worn under short sleeve shirts
*Ties must be CDS dress code tie (either navy with thin gold stripe or solid navy)
*Boots may be worn with pants only (pants must be on the outside of boots)
*Only jackets allowed in classroom are the Dennis fleece
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| Inclement Weather Policy |
In the event of inclement weather (snow and/or ice), please check the school website or listen for announcements over the local radio and TV stations. Make sure to listen for "Central Day School." We do not necessarily follow Shelby County School closing policy. |
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Need Help?
Families sometimes hit speed bumps - lost admissions tickets, severe weather - on the road to test day. To assist with trouble-shooting, visit our FAQs. |
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Why Do Christians Suffer?
John Spice
This past week, our school family has been saddened by the loss baby Callie, born to BJ and Whitney Clay. This sudden loss has been particularly painful to our middle school students who have been blessed by Whitney's ministry as Jr. High youth pastor and designated Middle School Chapel speaker.  And yet through the tears, questions, and prayers, God has revealed Himself in a BIG way to our students, particularly as He laid it upon the hearts of the eighth grade class to lead out in this week's Chapel. Following are just a few excerpts of student testimonials shared at the Middle School Chapel on behalf of baby Callie and the entire Clay family:
"John 16:20-22 We know everything happens for a purpose."
- Xavier Barber
"Psalm 23:4 Whitney has meant a lot to our school. She has been there for me when I have been in a hard situation and when my grandmother died. She is a strong Christian and through her daughter Callie Marie she is becoming even stronger. She has lived a Christian life and has impacted me." - Morgan Frey
"2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Callie only lived for 7 hours and 50 minutes. We never know when our life is going to end, only God does. ... she has already fulfilled God's purpose for her. I love Mrs. Whitney as well as B.J. I will be praying for them." - Bradley Thomas
"1 Thessalonians 5:18 I would like to give thanks to God that He is always with us and praise Him that little Callie Marie is safe in His loving arms." - Katherine Mims
"Jeremiah 29:11 Although this is a hard time, God's plan is not to harm you. It is to give you a hope and future. ... You are in all of our prayers. I love you!" - Christina Pugh
"Psalm 34:18 The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. This tells me that God will be with Whitney. ... Callie Marie has impacted more people in her 8 hours of life than I have in my thirteen years of life." - Rachel Smith
"Psalm 71:1-3; 5-6 In you, O Lord, I have taken refuge ...be my Rock ... I will ever praise you." - Julia Mazzola
"Psalm 7:17; 9:9-10 Callie is safe with God. He is our refuge in hard times and will never forsake us." - Jahnavi Jagannath
"Deuteronomy 31:8 and Psalm 28:1-9 Whitney, you have influenced my life so much. With everything going on, you have kept your faith and trusted God. Callie has changed my life so much and many other lives too. I love you!" - Olivia Robbins
"Death is the gateway to eternal life. Death is just another step along life's changing way. ... For it is on the wings of Death that the living souls take flight into the "Promise Land of God" ... And none need make this journey undirected or alone, for God promised us safe passage to this vast and great unknown - so let your grief be softened and yield not to despair, we have only placed our loved one into the loving Father's care. (author unknown) We love you, Whitney!" - Dari Doby
Dr. Bill Bright of Campus Crusade for Christ has written an excellent article on the subject of human suffering. For the full text, please click here. |
| Barnes and Noble Bookfair |
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Shopping Days continue thru TOMORROW!
We are so close to meeting our goal! Please let your friends and family know about our Barnes and Noble Fundraiser. Out of town orders played a vital part in obtaining our goal last year. Click here to download and print a voucher to give (or email) to your friends and family. *Tell the cashier your purchase is for CDS
Please note: We ran out of Out-of-Uniform passes at the bookfair! WOW! If you did not receive one, your teacher has a list of those who attended. The Out-of-Uniform date is Thursday, December 3.
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| Bigger Book for 2009-10 |
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 Order your 2009-10 Yearbook Today!
The 2009-10 CDS yearbook will be 72 full-color pages of pictures bound in a custom hard cover. Don't miss out! Yearbooks will be distributed in May. The cost is $33 per book. Deadline for ordering is Thursday, December 17. Yearbooks must be paid for in advance. Checks should be made payable to Central Day School-PTF. Yearbooks purchased after December 12, will be $38 and only available while supplies last. Click here to order your yearbook online.
Yearbook Sponsor Ad 
Parents (or their business/employer) may sponsor an ad in the yearbook for $50. Sponsors receive one free yearbook per ad sponsored. Click here to see a sample of an ad page. When you fill out the sponsorship form, a yearbook will be reserved for your child. The deadline for sponsoring a page is Thursday, December 17. Click here to order/sponsor your yearbook online. |
| CDS Thunder News |
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Basketball Season kicked off Monday night!
The 7/8th grade boys won Monday night in their game against Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 40-21.
Way to go Thunder!
Come see the 5/6th grade boys play at home on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. Grades 1-4 and 5/6 girls games begin Saturday.
Click here for a complete list of our CDS basketball teams. Go Thunder!
Check the website for a complete listing
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| Candy Cane Grams |
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| The CDS Student Council is selling Candy Cane Grams for Christmas. Candy Cane Grams are a candy cane with a special note attached.
Any student in grades 3-8 may purchase Candy Cane Grams for: 
- 1 = $1
- 5 = $4
- Class Set = $20
Candy Cane Grams are available for sale now through Tuesday, December 8. They may be purchased in the morning at the top of the morning carline stairwell and at lunch in front of Mrs. Bradshaw's room. Grams will be delivered by Student Council on Monday, December 14.
What a great way to wish your friends and teacher's a Merry Christmas!
The proceeds from the sale will go to the Student Council and a portion will be donated to St. Jude. |
| Christmas Program |
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Mark your calendar for the Christmas Program (only grades 1-5 and Fine Arts students, 6-8) - Thursday, December 17 at 7:00 p.m. Please keep in mind attendance for this program is part of the student's music grade. Please note: Kindergartners do not participate in this program.
 What to wear: Students must wear a solid red, green, yellow, or blue polo or blouse. Shirts may not have any writing or decorations. However, students may wear a yellow or navy (must be solid not the navy stripe) CDS uniform polo. Students should wear jeans in good condition without holes, rips, or frays. |
| Tis His Season |
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Central Church presents
'Tis His Season
A Christmas Dinner Theater
Thursday, December 10 and Friday, December 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets at $14 per adult (available online or at the church)
Childcare is available by reservation only. (Special KidzCentral activities planned for ages 12 and under. Includes pizza for dinner.)
For more information, call the Women's Ministries at 255-8113
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| 40 Degree Policy |
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Please make sure your child is dressed warmly for the cold weather. If the temperature is above 40 degrees (or feels like 40+), and it is not rainy or muddy, children will go out for recess and carline. Jackets, sweaters, hats, and gloves should all be marked with your student's name.
Remember, all Dennis-LaRose sweaters, jackets, and fleece look the same. Please check yours and make sure your name is inside. |
| Kroger Cards |
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Did you know you can buy your groceries and CDS will get a portion of the sale?
- Purchase a Kroger card in the school office for $5.00. It is already loaded with $5.00, so it doesn't actually cost you anything.
- At Kroger, give the card to the cashier BEFORE your groceries are scanned and tell the cashier to load the Kroger card with whatever amount you choose. You will pay the cashier for that amount.
- The cashier will then scan your groceries and you will pay with your Kroger Card.
It's that easy and you are not spending any money that you would not have already spent. Every time CDS spends $5,000, Kroger will cut us a check for 5%! |
| Moms in Touch at CDS |
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Parents are invited to meet on Wednesdays from 8:15-9:00 a.m. in the Chapel. We will be praying for our children as well as CDS teachers and staff. For more information, please contact Anne Frey at 737-7115. |
| Semester Exams - Next Week |
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Mark your calendar for the upcoming semester exams - Wednesday, December 9-Friday, December 11. These will be full days for middle school students. | |
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