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CHARLESTON COLLEGIATE SCHOOL
Weekly Announcements
Upcoming Events
TUESDAY (9/8)
School Picture Day
Volleyball
@ First Baptist, 4:30pm

WEDNESDAY (9/9)
SAT Registration Deadline
(for Oct. 10 test)
College Rep Visit: Furman University,
8-8:30am
Field Trip (US Arts), 11:45am
College Night (Grades 9-12), 6:30pm

THURSDAY (9/10)
Committee Meeting: Auction, 8-10am
Volleyball @ HOME, 5:00pm
JV Football @ HOME, 6:00pm

FRIDAY (9/11)
First Quarter Interim
Varsity Football
@ St. John's Christian, 7:30pm

SATURDAY (9/12)
ACT Test Date
Senior Picture Day, 2-4pm
Quick Links

SEPT. 8, 2009
Greetings!

If you happen to pick up the latest issue of the Island Connection, you'll see an article on CCS 6th grader (and poet) Kyra Westerberg. A copy of the article has been posted to the bulletin board outside of the front office. Congratulations, Kyra!

We are still trying to gather all contact information for the 2009-10 school year. 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.

A very special congratulations to CCS teachers Ms. Mandy Hoskins and Mr. Brian McDermott on their recent engagement!
FROM THE FRONT OFFICE
"Pink" Sheets, "Green" Sheets, & Immunization Forms
important2Emergency 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.
FLU INFORMATION & SCHOOL POLICY ON ILLNESSES
Important Information About the "Swine Flu" (H1N1)
We have posted some important information regarding H1N1 "Swine Flu" and South Carolina schools from DHEC (SC's Dept. of Health and Environmental Control) to the Latest News page on our website. Additional information has been mailed to you from CCS and DHEC regarding this health situation that could potentially affect our community.

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.
FROM THE BUSINESS OFFICE
Tuition Insurance
If you did not pay your child's tuition in full prior to August 15th, you are required to participate in the Tuition Insurance Plan. You were invoiced last month for your tuition insurance premium, which is due no later than September 15th. There will be a $25 late fee per month until the premium is paid. If you are unsure of your amount due, please contact the Business Office.
 
FROM THE LUNCH ROOM
ice cream I Scream, You Scream . . .
CCS has started selling ice cream during lunch times. We will typically have ice cream sandwiches, fudge bars, and orange creamsicles. They sell for 50 cents each, and they will be sold to all grades with the exception of preschool. The money goes towards paying for Café supplies such as forks, spoons, napkins, and paper plates. Any leftover money will go to Middle and Upper school functions such as dances.
CHARLESTON COLLEGIATE BLOG
New Blog Post by Dr. Shirley
There is a new blog post by Dr. Shirley (entitled "A Little More Conversation..."), which you can find on the CCS Blog here. 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.
INNISBROOK FUNDRAISER
One Week Left to Sell Innisbrook!
banana A portion of the proceeds will go towards new playground equipment for the Lower School. Please support Charleston Collegiate through this fundraiser: this year's fundraising goal is $10,000. You can order online at www.innisbrook.com; the school's number is 111148.

All students that sell 10 items or more will be eligible to attend an ice cream party, to be held after the Innisbrook fundraiser ends on September 15th. (Repeating his successful premiere last year, Mr. Burr will once again be our costume-clad banana, to be covered in whip cream by all students in attendance at the ice cream party.) Additionally, any child that sells 1 item or more will be entered into a drawing for an at-home Dip-n-Dots kit!
 
FROM THE YEARBOOK STAFF
photographer2 School Picture Dates
This year, we will be using Strawbridge Studios for school pictures. Underclassmen had their fall pictures taken today. The remaining Fall 2009 picture dates have been scheduled as follows:
  • Saturday, Sept. 12 (senior portraits, 2-3pm & 3-4pm shifts)
  • Friday, Sept. 18 (athletic team pictures)
  • Wednesday, Oct. 7 (make-up pictures & class pictures)
Information about senior pictures has been sent home to parents. Please contact yearbook advisor Jaquelin Pelzer at jpelzer@charlestoncollegiate.org with any questions.
SAVE THE DATE!
oyster 2009 Oyster Roast
This year's Oyster Roast will be held at the school on November 21st, from 1-5pm. Please contact event chair Laura Quarles at 813-5506 with any questions.
 
FROM THE DIRECTOR OF FINE ARTS
play Fall Play Practice
Practice for the Fall Play will be held in the Cafe from 3:30pm to 5:00pm (or 5:5opm) every school day until October 17th. For more information, please contact Mr. Neale.

The Fall Play performances will be on Oct. 23 and 24.
 
MAGAZINE DONATIONS
Palmetto PALS (Periodicals to Aid Literacy Skills)
September is International Literacy Month and on Saturday, September 19th, the Charleston Literacy Roundtable will be sponsoring an event in Marion Square to help raise awareness of things we can do to help stamp out illiteracy in the Palmetto State.

Your magazine donations to Palmetto PALS (Periodicals to Aid Literacy Skills) are greatly needed, as the Literacy Roundtable plans to offer those attending the event the opportunity to take home gently-used books and magazines free of charge. Please bring your book and magazine donations to school by Friday, September 18th: student government will box and transport them for the event.

Following the September event, please continue to donate as the Trident Literacy Association has an ongoing need for periodicals to be used in their many programs and classes. For further information call Ellen de Jong at 442-3998.
 
FROM THE COLLEGE COUNSELOR
graduation College Visits & Events
Don't forget! CCS College Night is tomorrow night (Sept. 9th) at 6:30pm.

Upcoming visits from college reps are
for grades 9-12 only. Students must sign up with Mrs. Boyd or Ms. Pringle prior to the meeting in order to have permission to attend:
  • Furman University - Sept. 9, 8-8:30am in Annex 2
  • Florida Southern - Sept. 18, 8:30-9am in Library
  • Queens College - Sept. 22 at 12:45-1:15pm in the gym
  • High Point Rep - Oct. 13 at 2:45-3:15pm in US3
  • Elon University - Oct. 13, 10:30-11am in Library
  • Univ. of Georgia - Oct. 16, 9:20-9:45am in Library
  • Samford University - Oct. 29, 2:30-3pm in US3
Mrs. Sharpe will be teaching "Rx for SAT", an SAT prep course, on Oct. 10th and 24th. For more information, please see the flier on the Latest News page of our website.

There will be a Duke Open House on Sat., Sept. 12, 8:30-4pm at Duke University in Durham, NC.

Roanoke College in Salem, VA, is holding Fall Visit Days on their campus on Sept. 12, Oct. 12, Oct. 24, Nov. 3, and Nov. 7. For more information, visit www.roanoke.edu.

For more information about any of the above, please contact Mrs. Boyd at eboyd@charlestoncollegiate.org or 559-5506 x229.
COMMITTEE MEETING
Auction
There is an Auction Committee meeting on Thursday, September 10th from 8-10am in the conference trailer for anyone who would like to volunteer and help out with this very important school fundraising event. This year's auction will be on March 13, 2010. Please contact event chair Mary Lynn Drury with questions or for more information.
 
FROM THE PARENTS' ASSOCIATION
Gently-Used Uniforms & Grocery Store Cards
Gently-used clothing currently available for purchase include: khakis and jumpers, from $5-10. Also, we are accepting donations for our "change of season" uniform sale in November. Drop off your clean, unwanted uniforms at the front office. Contact Rini Bromberg at 557-1410 with questions or for purchasing information.

Grocery Story cards: Please relink your Target, Harris Teeter, BiLo, and Publix cards to Charleston Collegiate for the 2009-10. (Go to the store's website and follow their instructions.) If you are not yet linked, you can pick up a BiLo and Publix card in the CCS front office. Contact Charlotte Smith with any questions.
 
LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT SQUAD
spirit squad Kindergarten through 5th Grade Lower School, get ready to show your spirit! Football season has begun, and Homecoming is just around the corner. Lower School students are invited to participate in Homecoming festivities by joining the Spirit Squad.

Lower School girls and boys, Kindergarten through 5th grade, are invited to participate. Students may choose to be a cheerleader or mascot, and will perform cheers and dances at halftime during the Homecoming game. This is a great way for Lower School students and parents to get involved and show support for our football team! 

Please see the Latest News page on our website for details!  To register your child, please e-mail Kate Williams.
 
Have a great week,
 

Jaquelin Pelzer
Charleston Collegiate School