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Upcoming Events
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MONDAY (10/12)
Spirit Week:
Twin Day
TUESDAY (10/13)
Spirit Week: Celebrity Day (MS/US ONLY)
PA & Booster Club Meeting, 8am
Donuts for Dad, 8-9am
College Rep Visit: Elon University, 10:30 - 11:00am
College Rep Visit: High Point, 2:45 - 3:15pm
Volleyball @ HOME
vs. Patrick Henry
*SENIOR NIGHT*
5:00pm
WEDNESDAY(10/14)Spirit Week:
Sports Fan Day
PSAT Testing
(Grades 10 & 11)
Field Trip (Kindergarten), 9:15- 11am To the Pumpkin Patch.
THURSDAY (10/15)Spirit Week:
Super Hero Day
5th Grade Play, 11am (in the Cafe)
Oyster Roast Poster Contest (entries due), 8am-4pm
Volleyball @
St. Andrew's, 5pm
FRIDAY (10/16)Spirit Week:
Blue & Gold Day
College Rep Visit: Univ. of Georgia, 9:20-9:45am
Pep Rally,
11:15am
End of 1st Quarter (Half-day)
LS Dismissal -
11:45 a.m.
MS/US Dismissal - 12:00 p.m.
HOMECOMING:
Varsity Football
@ HOME
vs. Palmetto Christian,
Dinner at 6:30pm
Kick-off at 7:30pm
Half-time activities
SATURDAY (10/17)
ACT Prep Course, 9am-1pm
MONDAY (10/19)
Fall Break
(No School)
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Greetings!
Homecoming is on Friday!! Sundevil spirit is in full force this week, with Spirit Week activities, a pep rally, and special homecoming activities on Friday. We hope to see lots of Sundevil fans out at the game and pre-game dinner! Full details about events this week are in announcements below. Don't forget about the Lower School's Donuts for Dad on Tuesday morning from 8-9am! Senior Night for the volleyball team is Tuesday night at 5pm! This is a chance to honor the senior athletes at their last home game. Please come out and show your support for the volleyball team and its graduating seniors! Orders for your child's school picture are due on Tuesday, Oct. 13th! Please turn your order form (with payment) in to your child's teacher or to the front office by Tuesday afternoon. Late class picture orders can also be turned in by Tuesday. See the yearbook staff announcement below for complete details. Did you know that the entire CCS campus now has wireless internet access? Even the preschool students are getting in on the act, with new mini notebooks that a CCS parent generously donated to the Lower School this fall!  If you know of any fellow parents who are not receiving weekly announcements, please forward this to them and encourage them to contact the front office to insure we have their correct e-mail address. 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.
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FLU INFORMATION & SCHOOL POLICY ON ILLNESSES
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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 is already affecting 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.
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CCS ANNUAL FUND
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We're on the Road to 100%, and we'll only reach our destination if EVERYONE joins our road trip. Please remember to give -- by check, credit card, monthly bank draft, or online by clicking here. Your gift will once again make Charleston Collegiate the ONLY local school with 100% annual fund participation. |
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FROM THE BOOSTER CLUB
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Sundevil Homecoming!
Make plans now to join the fun Friday evening, October 16th, for CCS Homecoming 2009. The Booster Club will be serving dinner at 6:30pm with Greek chicken, potatoes, and Greek salad for just $10 per plate. Kick-off is at 7:30pm. Join the celebration and help us support CCS athletics!!! GO SUNDEVILS!!
We welcome all volunteers to the CCS Sundevil Booster Club. Should you like to discuss the activities and the efforts of our program, or should you like to participate, please contact Gina Schirmer at 843-224-2255 or gwschirmer@bellsouth.net. We need you all and welcome you!
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SPIRIT WEEK SCHEDULE
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Events for October 12-16
 The Spirit Week schedule has been announced for Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools:
- Monday (10/12) - Twin Day
- Tuesday (10/13) - Celebrity Day (MS/US only)
- Wednesday (10/14) - Sports Fan Day
- Thursday (10/15) - Super Hero Day
- Friday (10/16) - Blue and Gold Day
Important Note About Spirit Week: Dress code for Spirit Week still stipulates that nothing should be tight, revealing, short, or low-cut, and undergarments should not be visible. Face coverings and headgear cannot be worn in class, and there can be no fake weapons, fake blood, or fake injuries. If students are not dressed in Spirit Week attire, they must wear the school approved uniform or a Charleston Collegiate t-shirt. Student Government will police Spirit Week dress code.
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HOMECOMING COURT
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 The 2009 Homecoming Court has been announced! Congratulations to the following students:
- Freshman Representative - Mia Blunt
- Sophomore Representative - Claudia Balliet
- Junior Representative - Angelique Cuvarrubio
- Senior Representatives -
Frances Bailey, Shelby Cohen, Tanika Cohen, Jordan deJong, Mackenzie
Drury, Shan Fang, Emily Gepford, Elizabeth Howell, Mallori Lazich, Kate Miller, Laney Miller, Miranda Rawson, and Jessica Wood
Homecoming Queen will be crowned during half-time of the football game the night of October 16th.
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LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT SQUAD
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 For Homecoming on October 16
Kindergarten through 5th Grade Lower School, get ready to show your spirit! Football season has begun, and Homecoming is this weekend. 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!
Students on the LS Spirit Squad should meet in the gym on Friday night at 7:45pm.
Please see the attachment on the Latest News page on our website for details! To register your child, please e-mail Kate Williams.
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DONUTS FOR DAD
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October 13th, 8-9am
Please join the Lower School students for Donuts for Dads or
Special Friends on Tuesday, October 13th, from 8:00-9:00 a.m.
Sponsored by the Parents'
Association.
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PSAT TESTING THIS WEEK (GRADES 10 & 11)
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 Wednesday, October 14th
Tenth and eleventh graders will take the PSAT during the first four periods on Wednesday, Oct. 14. They should arrive at school at the normal time, and signs will tell them to which classroom they should report. They need to bring Number 2 pencils and a calculator.
All 9th and 12th graders will stay on a regular schedule that day.
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OYSTER ROAST POSTER CONTEST
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 Entries Due on October 15th
The Charleston Collegiate Oyster Roast Committee is now
accepting entries for its poster design competition. This contest is open to
all students and will be judged by the committee, you may submit up to 2
entries. This event will be open to the community as a fundraiser for Charleston Collegiate School
(our goal is 10 Promethean Boards). The winning image will be reproduced as
posters to promote and increase awareness of this event and our school.
SPECIFICATIONS
1. All media acceptable.
2. Overall size should not exceed 20 x
30 inches (suggested size is 18 x 24).
3. The artist/designer
must include the following text within or around the image area:
a. Oyster Roast
b. Charleston Collegiate
School
c. Uncle Mingo
and The 3 Dudes
(see logo on CCS website) (note musical theme)
d. Sat. 1-5PM,
e. Nov. 21st,
2009
4. Optional Information
a. County Climbing Wall
b. Chili and Hotdogs
c. Outdoor Classroom Tours (note outdoor theme as well)
d. Class Basket fundraiser/raffle
e. Tickets -$25 advance, $30 at gate, $10 Students
f. Purchase tickets online at: www.charlestoncollegiate.org
g. Bring your own oyster knife
h. No coolers allowed
AWARDS
The committee will be looking for one design to represent this event as an advertising
poster. The winner will receive 4 tickets to the Oyster Roast and a lot of recognition
with bragging rights!
SCHEDULE
Drop-off your entries on Thursday, Oct. 15th, from 8AM-4PM in the school's front lobby. Winner and honorable mentions will be
announced Friday, Oct. 16th.
Please contact event chair Laura Quarles with any questions.
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FROM THE YEARBOOK STAFF
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 Make-Up & Class Pictures This Week!
This year, we are using Strawbridge Studios for school pictures, and the school will receive a portion of the sales for school pictures. The remaining Fall 2009 picture dates have been scheduled as follows:
Class Picture Orders (All Grades):It's not too late to order a class picture! If you would like to purchase an 8x10 class picture, payment ($10) and an order form must be turned by Tuesday morning, Oct. 13th. Extra order forms are available at the front desk.
Picture Proofs and Orders (PS-11):
Proofs for students in grades PS-11 were sent home with students on
Wednesday, Sept. 30th. Ordering information is on the proof sheet. Order forms with payment must be returned no later than TOMORROW -- Tuesday, October 13th -- no exceptions!
Senior Pictures:A make-up date for senior pictures has been set for Wednesday, October 21st at 3:15pm. Only the formal portraits will be taken at the make-up date; drapes and tuxes will be provided for seniors. Senior picture proofs and ordering information have be sent directly to parents from Strawbridge Studios. Yearbook Ads:Information about purchasing student recognition ads and business ads is available on the CCS website. Click here for information about student ads and here for the business ad order form. Thank you for supporting the CCS Yearbook! If you have questions about ordering or about your child's pictures, please call Strawbridge Studios customer service at 1-800-326-9080. For general yearbook and picture questions, please contact yearbook advisor Jaquelin Pelzer at jpelzer@charlestoncollegiate.org.
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FROM THE GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
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Red Ribbon Day - Oct. 21st
 CCS will be celebrating Red Ribbon Day on October 21st with a school-wide assembly. Students are encouraged to wear red shirts, red ribbons, drug free bracelets, and stickers on that day to show their support!
For more information, please contact Jill Kujawski.
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FALL PLAY
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 October 23 & 24 at 7:30pm
The Fall Play, "Isabella's Madness", will be performed Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24 at 7:30 pm.
"Isabella's Madness" is a wild comedy, based on a Commedia dell'Arte scenario from the 17th century called "The Fake Madwoman". The script was written through improvisation by the cast and Mr. Neale and features a hilarious plot filled with disguise, deception, poisons, potions, and passion. The play has all of the twists and mistaken identities of the Commedia stories featured in the plays of Shakespeare and Moliere but interpreted here for the modern audience.
Audiences of all ages are invited to enjoy the hard work of the cast which includes: Will Northcut, Jordan de Jong, Shareef Elkady, Frances Bailey, Christian Elias, Nicole Fredericks, Johnna Menke, Sydney Bertsch, Flor Salcedo, Sarah Crowder, Juan Soto, Vanessa Salcedo, Charly Kibbey, Emily Smith, Caroline Knight, Kyra Westerberg, Mimi Bourdeaux, and Mhairi Keehn.
Admission is free for students and $5 for adults.
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SAVE THE DATE!
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2009-10 Events
 This year's Fall Carnival will be on Friday, October 30th, from noon to 2:45pm. For more information please visit the Fall Carnival page on our website, or contact Tiffany Frank at tfrank@charlestoncollegiate.org or Kelly Albers at kalbers@marinexconstruction.com.
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.
Inside Kiawah's Finest, the CCS Home Tour, will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2010. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please contact Olivia French at oliviagfrench@aol.com.
The Auction will be held at CCS on Saturday, March 13, 2010. If you'd like to volunteer for this important (and fun!) fundraiser, please contact Mary Lynn Drury at mld5290@yahoo.com.
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LOWER SCHOOL BASKETBALL
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 Lower School basketball is off to a great start! The door is open should your child be interested in participating. Everyone is welcome!
Practices will be (most) Saturdays from 9-12. Please see the schedule posted to the Latest News page on our website. For more information please contact Charlotte Smith.
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FROM THE COLLEGE COUNSELOR
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 College Visits & Events
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:
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High Point - 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
- Furman University - Oct. 27, 8am
Samford University - Oct. 29, 2:30-3pm in US3 - Wofford - Nov. 6, 8am in Mr. Hemingway's room
College of Charleston is holding an open house on Saturday, Oct. 17th. It will be a full day on campus with admission info, academic department presentations, tour of campus, etc. Register online at www.cofc.edu/openhouse or call 843-953-5670.
Roanoke College in Salem, VA, is holding Fall Visit Days on their campus on Oct. 24, Nov. 3, and Nov. 7. For more information, visit www.roanoke.edu.
North Carolina Wesleyan College is hosting an Open House on Saturday, October 24th, from 9am-12:30pm. For more information, visit www.ncwc.edu.
Hollins will hold overnight open houses on Oct. 25-26 and Nov. 8-9. For reservations or information, call 800-456-9595 or visit www.hollins.edu.
Guilford College will hold Fall 2009 Open House on Sat., Nov. 7th from 9am-1pm. Register online by Nov. 2nd at www.guilford.edu/visit.
Coastal Carolina University is hosting "Carolina Comes First Day" for NC/SC high school students only on Fri., Nov. 13th. To sign up, call 843-349-2027. www.coastal.edu
For more information about any of the above, please contact Mrs. Boyd at eboyd@charlestoncollegiate.org or 559-5506 x229.
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FROM THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM
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Special College Night at Trident Academy
There is a College Fair at Trident Academy on Wednesday, October 21st from 6:30-8:30 pm. Schools that will be there include:
- West Virginia Weslyn
- Citadel
- College of Charleston
- Limestone
- Beacon
- Brevard
- Lander
- Clemson
- USC-Beaufort
- Johnson-Wales
- Marshall
- Trident Tech
For more information, please contact Brooke Haynie.
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NATIONAL DAY OF WRITING
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 CCS Online Writing Project
You are invited to participate in the National Day of Writing on October 20! In CCS's online gallery, The Charleston Collegiate Collection, we are collecting various types of writings and artwork (even audio and video) from all students, teachers, alumni, parents, and friends of CCS. On October 20 the National Gallery of Writing and our local gallery, will open to the world, and you can be a part of it! We invite you to pick a piece of writing that matters to you and contribute it to The Charleston Collegiate Collection Gallery. Each person may only make one submission per day.
For those having trouble getting started, NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English) has created Tips for Writers. For the curious, some sample writings are available. Before posting, you may also want to refer to the Gallery Guidelines. Also, as of right now, children under 13 cannot contribute writings without parental consent. You can find the 'Parental Consent Form' here.
Writers keep the copyrights of all work submitted, so if NCTE wants to do something with the writing(s) you post, they will ask you first and get your permission. Established by NCTE, the National Gallery of Writing, local writing galleries like ours, and the National Day of Writing highlight the remarkable variety of writing in which we engage today, provide a collection for research on whether writing today has risen to new highs or sunk to new lows, and help NCTE help others to write better.
Happy Writing!!! Please contact Erica Woodward at ewoodward@charlestoncollegiate.org if you have any questions.
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FROM THE PARENTS' ASSOCIATION
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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.
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Have a great week,
Jaquelin Pelzer
Charleston Collegiate School
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