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Our Mission |
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The Mission of Christian Fellowship School is:
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to partner with Christian parents
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to provide quality Christian education,
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to prepare students for a lifetime of Christian service
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Home of the Knights |
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Thankful for Serving and Generous Hearts |
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On behalf of the students and staff at CFS,  I want to extend a huge "Thank You" to the many parent volunteers who made the CFS Chicken Dinner and Silent Auction a great success. Over 350 people enjoyed great fellowship and a delicious dinner provided by Peach Tree Catering. In addition, over $6,000 was raised through the silent auction, including donations to purchase roll-up wall maps for the 5th and 6th grade classrooms, a projector system for the social studies room, and a camera for the yearbook club. Although there were too many wonderful volunteers to name in this limited space, I must recognize Kathy Gysbers, who oversaw the silent auction and was directly responsible for many of the exciting items available for bidding. Thank you, Kathy. Thanks also to you generous donors and bidders who have blessed our students and teachers through your financial participation. May God continue to display His provision and multiply many times over His blessings to those who have blessed us. |
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Operation Christmas Child |
 Once again CFS preschool and elementary students are participating in Operation Christmas Child, sponsored by Samaritan's Purse. CFS children, with help from their parents, will be decorating shoeboxes and filling them with gifts and school supplies. After the boxes are delivered to CFS, along with a $5 donation to help cover shipping costs, the boxes will be sent to a central warehouse where Samaritan's Purse will add gospel storybooks. The boxes will then be sent around the world to needy children. What a wonderful Christmas gift and Christian witness! Thank you parents and CFS students for bringing great joy to so many children who are probably receiving their only Christmas gift through this program and even more importantly are hearing the good news of Jesus Christ. |
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Field Trips Galore |
 Field trips are an important part of the CFS curriculum and are designed to bring learning to life in fun and unique ways. Exploring history, science, art, music, and other subjects outside of the classroom brings lasting memories and reinforces what is taught in the classroom. Some of the field trips the different grades and classes have taken or will be taking this fall include:
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Preschool - Walk About Acres, Shelter Gardens
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Kindergarten - Fire station, Peachtree Farms
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1st grade - Peachtree Farms, Runge Conservation Center, Candlelight Lodge Retirement Center
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2nd grade - Walk About Acres
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3rd grade - Shryocks Corn Maze and Farm
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3rd - 6th grade - TRYPS production of "Scrooge"
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5th grade - Rock Bridge State Park
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6th grade - UM Museum of Anthropology
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7th grade - Sanitary Landfill and Recovery Facility
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Art I & II - Nelson-Atkins Musuem of Art
CFS is indebted to the many parent volunteers who assist as chaperones and drivers for field trips. More trips are planned for the winter and spring. |
Student Highlights and Activities |
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The National Honor Society inducted several high school students during a ceremony at CFS on October 19th. To qualify for NHS, students must maintain a GPA of 3.3 and demonstrate qualities in service, leadership, and character. Students inducted included Farrah Abu-saif, Leah Brooks, Anna Brugmann, Isaac Cundiff, Tiffany Hockett, Tyler Lichtenberg, Ben Taylor, and Mya Zhang.
The CFS varsity soccer team beat Blue Ridge Christian School 5 - 0 to take 3rd place in the Missouri Christian School Athletic Association State Tournament in Joplin, MO. Nathaniel Duker and Robert Hon were named First Team All State and Danny Brugmann was named Second Team All State.
The CFS varsity volleyball team received the Sportsmanship Award in the Missouri Christian School Athletic Association State Tournament in Joplin, MO. Alex Greenwood and Ali Kreklow were named Second Team All State.
Matthew Barrier (9th grade) has been named a finalist in the Boone County Public Works Stormwater Management Logo Design Contest. As a finalist, Matthew will attend two graphic design classes at the University of Missouri in November to learn more about design principles and how to refine his logo. The winner of the contest will be named later in the month.
The Junior High Choir performed the musical "Rats" for CFS elementary classes and choir member parents on October 13th and 14th. The choir is directed by Eileen Sharp. |
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Oct 29 - Eighth grade Colonial Ball, 6:30 pm at UMC Memorial Union.
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Oct 30 - Concert for 3rd - 6th grades featuring members of Mini Mizzou, 2:30 pm.
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Nov 3-7 - Varsity soccer team at national tournament in Tennessee
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Nov 5 - 11:30 am dismissal for parent/teacher conferences.
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Nov 6 - No school for parent/teacher conferences.
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Nov 9 - Varsity Volleyball and Soccer Banquet, 6:00 pm
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Nov 10 - Senior Pictures
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Nov 18 - PLAN Test for all sophomore students
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Nov 19, 20 - CFS Theater Production, "The Beverly Hillbillies", 7:00 pm
- Nov 25-27 - 11:30 am dismissal for Thanksgiving break.
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If you have a topic you would like to see addressed in this newsletter or if you have a comment on one of the articles please feel free to contact us by email at swilliams@cfsknights.org or by phone at 573-445-8565. |
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