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Events This Week
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THURSDAY (8/27)Volleyball @ St. John's Christian, 4pmFRIDAY (8/28)After-School Program Registration Ends
Sun Devil Kick-Off, 6pmVarsity Football @ HOME, 7pm
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Greetings!
If you know of any fellow parents who are not receiving weekly announcements, please forward this to them and encourage them to turn their pink sheets into the front office. Announcements may also be viewed on the new flat-screen televisions posted by the school's front office. Visit our website for the latest news and updates at www.charlestoncollegiate.org. |
FROM THE FRONT OFFICE
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"Pink" Sheets, "Green" Sheets, & Immunization Forms
 Emergency Contact Forms ("pink" sheets), Medication Information Forms ("green" sheets), and immunization records (for new students) must be turned into the front office ASAP.
Questions? Please contact the front office at 559-5506.
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SCHOOL POLICY ON STUDENT ILLNESSES
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 If Your Child Is Sick . . .
An important reminder about school policy on student illnesses: if a
student is out sick, he/she is only allowed back to school after being
fever/symptom-free for 24 hours without the help of medication.
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FROM HEAD OF LOWER SCHOOL
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Lower School Pick-Up & Drop-Off Procedure
Please use the carpool line for
drop-off and pick-up, rather than walking your child into school. This instills
independence in your child and less confusion in the Lower School hallway.
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FROM THE MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL DIVISION HEADS
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Student & Parent Handbook
Thank you all for a wonderful first week! It went very smoothly and it has been wonderful to see all of the students again! As we begin this new school year, we encourage you to read the Student and Parent Handbook with your son or daughter and discuss its contents together. There is a lot of new information particularly for 6th grade families as well as some changes from last year. As you read please note the following areas:
- The new Mission Statement
- Effort grades
- Eighth Grade Exhibition of Mastery
- Honors Program
- Attendance Policy, tardy procedures, and the procedures for planed absences
- Discipline Policy
- Uniform Guidelines
- New A and B Day Schedule
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to working with your sons and daughters this year!
Click here to view the Student Handbook on the CCS website.
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SCHOOLHOUSE FARE
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Lunch Ordering
Today (August 24th) is the last day to order September lunches through Schoolhouse Fare. Visit the Schoolhouse Fare website for ordering or further information.
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FROM THE PARENTS' ASSOCIATION
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Innisbrook Dates
This year's Innisbrook Fundraiser starts on August 24 with a kickoff during Lower School lunch. Sales begin on August 25 and end on Sept. 15. Complete informational packets to come!
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FROM THE BOOSTER CLUB
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Sundevil Kickoff & Home Volleyball Game
 Sundevil Kickoff (and first home football game) and is this Friday, August 28th, at 6pm. Bring you family and friends and have Supper with the Sundevils!!! BBQ, red rice, cole slaw & rolls for just $7.50. Join us as we celebrate Charleston Collegiate Athletics!!!!
Home Volleyball game Tuesday, August 22 at 5pm -- Come Cheer them to victory!!!
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AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
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Sign Up by August 28th
Please see attachments on our website for information on after-school activities for Lower School. Our equestrian program and violin, piano, & guitar classes are NOT limited to Lower School students. After-school program sign-ups are available at the front desk until August
28th. Registration forms must be turned in with FULL payment.
For more information on the equestrian program, please contact Shayla Cataldo at shayla.cataldo@gmail.com. For any other questions please contact Tiffany Frank at tfrank@charlestoncollegiate.org.
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NEW CCS RIDING CLUB
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 At CATR Farms
Charleston Collegiate and CATR Farms have formed the brand new CCS Riding Club. Club sessions will take place at CATR Farms in Johns Island. The club begins on September 1, but all students must attend an Assessment this week (on either Tuesday, 8/25, or Thursday, 8/27) so that CATR Farms can make appropriate group assignments. Deadline to sign up for the club is Wednesday, August 26 at 5:00. (Deadline is Monday, August 24 at 5:00 if you wish to attend the Tuesday Assessment.) If you are interested, please contact Shayla Cataldo at Shayla.Cataldo@gmail.com or 559-2287.
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FROM THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
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Looking for a Videographer
The JV and Varsity football teams need someone to film home and away games. If you are interested, please contact Jay Godbolt at jgodbolt@charlestoncollegiate.org or 559-5506 x225.
Click here to view the current athletic schedules.
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CHEERLEADING MEETING
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 Wednesday at 6pm
There will be a parent meeting for cheerleaders this Wednesday, August 26th at 6:00pm in the gym. For more information, please contact Cheerleading Coach Jenny Pringle at jpringle@charlestoncollegiate.org.
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CHARLESTON COLLEGIATE BLOG
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New Blog Post by Dr. Shirley
The CCS Blog is up and running again for the new school year! We welcome and encourage your feedback by reading new and previous posts -- all written by Charleston Collegiate teachers and administrators -- and leaving comments on the blog. You can find the CCS Blog and read the latest post by Dr. Shirley here.
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FROM THE YEARBOOK STAFF
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 School Picture Dates
This year, we will be using Strawbridge Studios for school pictures. Fall 2009 picture dates have been scheduled as follows:
- Tuesday, Sept. 8 (underclassmen portraits, grades PS-11)
- Saturday, Sept. 12 (senior portraits, morning & afternoon shifts)
- Friday, Sept. 18 (athletic team pictures)
- Wednesday, Oct. 7 (make-up pictures & class pictures)
Information about senior pictures will be sent home to parents this week. Please contact yearbook advisor Jaquelin Pelzer at jpelzer@charlestoncollegiate.org with any questions. |
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FROM THE GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
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For Middle & Upper School Parents
Jill Kujawski, Guidance Counselor for the Middle and Upper School, now has a page on the CCS website where she will be posting monthly letters and updates for parents. View her page at www.charlestoncollegiate.org/parents/guidance.
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FROM THE COLLEGE COUNSELOR
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 College Visits & Events
Mark your calendars: CCS College Night is on Sept. 9 at 6:30pm.
Upcoming visits from college reps are
for grades 9-12 only. Students must sign up with Mrs. Boyd prior to the meeting in order to have permission to attend:
- Furman University - Sept. 9, 8-8:30am in Annex 2
- Elon University - Oct. 13, 10:30-11am in Library
- Samford University - Oct. 29, 2:30-3pm in US3
There will be an information session for Juniors and Seniors interested in attending Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, University of Pennsylvania, and Stanford on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 7:30pm at the Charleston Marriott. (170 Lockwood Blvd., 723-3000) For more information, visit www.exploringcollegeoptions.org.
There will be a Duke Open House on Sat., Sept. 12, 8:30-4pm at Duke University in Durham, NC.
For more information about any of the above, please contact Mrs. Boyd at eboyd@charlestoncollegiate.org or 559-5506 x229.
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Have a great week,
Jaquelin Pelzer
Charleston Collegiate School
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