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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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Outliers and CFS |
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 We will soon be re-enrolling current CFS students for next year. Being mindful of this, I was particularly taken by a conversation I had with Susan Crepeau, a CFS parent, who also works in the Christian Fellowship Bookstore. She told me about a book that her husband, Dewey, was reading and how it relates to Christian education. I asked her if Dewey would write a brief review of the book for me, which he did, and which I am sharing with you. Thanks, Dewey.
Read more here. |
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Annual Fund Generosity |
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Current contributions received for the CFS Annual Fund Drive are over $43,000. Although a specific goal amount was not set, this amount exceeds the amount received at this time last year by $8,000. The Annual Fund is an essential resource as it allows CFS to provide tuition assistance to students with financial need, helps support the CFS teachers' retirement program, and provides for school programs and equipment not met by tuition and fees. The generosity of so many supporters provides both encouragement and further responsibility for CFS to renew its commitment to provide a secure, loving, and quality educational environment for all students. A huge "Thanks" is due to everyone who participated in this year's Annual Fund with a reminder that it is not too late to contribute. THANK YOU CFS SUPPORTERS! |
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Teachers with Babies |
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Congratulations to CFS social studies teacher, Todd Barnett, and wife, Ellen, and CFS art teacher, Jill Hinsch, and husband, Chris, who are parents of new baby boys.
Todd and Ellen received guardianship of Luke Michael in November 2009 and look forward to finalizing adoption proceedings in May 2010. Luke was born prematurely in August and spent his first three months in a neonatal intensive care unit at St. Louis Children's Hospital. Luke is now in good health and is making excellent developmental progress with regular physical therapy sessions.
Jill Hinsch gave birth to Daniel Christian on January 18th. Daniel weighed 8 lb. 5 oz. and is doing great. Ms. Hinsch is planning to return to CFS in a part-time capacity on March 8th and full-time on April 12. |
Student Highlights and Activities |
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CFS 1st graders celebrated Jesus Day on January 15 by dressing in middle-eastern constumes (mostly robes and towels), discussing the culture and eating food common to Biblical times, and doing special crafts.
 Grace Freeman (6th grade) met Olympic gold medal winner Shawn Johnson (standing on the left) at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Dog Show in Long Beach, CA. Ms. Johnson, a golden retriever owner, was introduced to Grace after she asked if she could meet a junior handler who worked with golden retrievers.
Amanda McDaniel (12th grade) received an "I Can" award from the Columbia Area Career Center for her outstanding work ethic and excellent student example in her Floral and Plant Design class.
 CFS high school students enjoyed an evening of dancing on a "Tropical Island", the theme of the January 16th winter dance sponsored by the student council.
CFS 6th graders experienced an exciting d when they took their annual ski trip to Hidden Valley Ski Resort at Eureka , MO. Everyone learned to ski and returned home safe and sound.
The CFS Modern U.S. History class visited the Churchill Memorial in Fulton, MO on Jan. 20.
The CFS U.S. History class visited the Arabia Steamboat Museum in Kansas City on Jan. 25. |
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- Feb 5 - 3rd and 4th grade spelling bee, 1:00 pm
- Feb 5 - 26 - Re-enrollment of current students for 2010 - 2011 school year
- Feb 9 - CFS Spirit Day
- Feb 10 - Sports pictures, starting 1:00 pm
- Feb 11 - 5th and 6th grade spelling bee, 12 noon
- Feb 16 - 7th and 8th grade spelling bee, 11:15 a
- Feb 17 - 7th and 8th grade attending Ladysmith Black Mambazo concert in Jesse Auditorium
- Feb 18,19 - MCSAA Basketball Tournament in Joplin, MO
- Feb 27 - NHS sponsored high school dance for Haiti relief
- March 2 - 5 - Scholastic Book Fair
- March 5 - Readathon
- March 8 - CFS Open House, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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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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