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MONDAY (2/1)
MS B-ball @ Baptist Hill High
vs. Palmetto Christian, 7pm
TUESDAY (2/2)
3rd Quarter Interim
B-ball @ Bible Baptist (JVB, VG, VB), 5pm
WEDNESDAY (2/3)
Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences (No School)
Auction Committee Meeting, 8am
THURSDAY (2/4)
SAT Registration Deadline (for 3/13 test)
MS B-ball @ Haut Gap Middle
vs. First Baptist, 8pm
FRIDAY (2/5)Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A, 5-8pm
B-ball @ Cathedral Academy (JVB, VG, VB), 5pm
SATURDAY (2/6)
ACT Test Date
NEXT WEEK
Book Fair
Feb. 8-12
(LS) Grandparents' & Grand Friends' Day
Feb. 12, 1-2:45pm
Inside Kiawah's Finest: Home Tour
Feb. 13, 10-6pm
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Greetings!
Congratulations to senior Shareef Elkady,
who has been named "Youth of the Month" by the Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange
Club! Shareef will receive an award at the Exchange Club dinner on
Wednesday, February 17th.
The 3rd grade class marches to its own beat!
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. |
| INSIDE KIAWAH'S FINEST HOME TOUR |
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Next Weekend!
 On Saturday, February 13th, Kiawah Island will open its gates to one of the most exciting home tours in the area to benefit Charleston Collegiate School. The self-guided tour features seven sumptuous island residences, a Designer Boutique with over 20 local artisans, HGTV's "Designed to Sell" host Terry Haas, and a Cocktail Party at the home of Walt and Betsy Leonard.
The festivities begin at 10 a.m. and end at 6 p.m. Tickets are only $35 in advance, and $40 at registration. You may purchase tickets online on the CCS website.
Please support this event and Charleston Collegiate School by either purchasing tickets or volunteering. If you would like to volunteer, please email Olivia French at oliviagfrench@aol.com. For more information, contact Olivia or visit the Home Tour page on the CCS website. |
FROM THE YEARBOOK STAFF
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Team Pictures & Final Ad Sales  Winter Sports Team pictures were taken on Friday. If you would like to buy a team picture, your order form and payment must be turned in by Tuesday, Feb. 2, at noon. If you did not receive an order form, please check with Coach Jay or the front desk for extras.
Also, we have a small amount (1-2 pages) of ad space left in the 2010 yearbook! If you would like to purchase a business or student recognition ad, please contact yearbook adviser Jaquelin Pelzer ASAP.
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| COMMITTEE MEETING: AUCTION |
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Wednesday, February 3rd
There will be an auction meeting on Wednesday at 8:00am at the Sunrise
Bistro on John's Island. Look forward to seeing you there! We need more volunteers for this very important fundraising event!
Please contact event chair Mary Lynn Drury for
more information about volunteering for the Auction, which will be held on March
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MARDI GRAS DRESS-UP (DRESS-DOWN) DAY!
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February 16th
 On Tuesday, February 16, we will have an all-school Mardi-Gras Dress-Up (Dress Down) Day to raise money for the Winterim Scholarship Fund and the prom.
For a $5 donation, students will not only be able to dress down, but will also receive Mardi Gras beads to wear that day. We encourage everyone to dress "up" in Mardi Gras colors (green, purple, and gold). The girl and boy in each division who shows the most Mardi Gras spirit will be crowned King and Queen of the Mardi Gras!
You can buy your ticket from any member of the Prom Committee, Mrs. Balliet, Ms. Pringle, or Ms. Pendleton.
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| FROM THE GUIDANCE COUNSELOR |
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February Guidance Update
Please join us in welcoming Margaret Taylor to CCS as the substitute MS/US Guidance Counselor for the remainder of the year, while Jill Kujawski is on maternity leave. You can reach her at mtaylor@charlestoncollegiate.org. There is a Guidance page on the CCS website where the Guidance Counselor has been
posting monthly letters and updates for parents. February's guidance
topic is "Friendship & Self Image". Read more about this and other guidance topics on the Guidance page on the CCS
website. |
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CCS BOOK FAIR
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 February 8th-12th
The annual Scholastic Book Fair will be held the week of February 8-12 from 7:30am-3:30pm in the Library, with proceeds to benefit the library itself.
Volunteers are needed to serve 2-hour shifts during the Book Fair, as well as to help set up Feb. 5 and take down on Feb. 15th. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Jocelyn Châteauvert at 367-8910 or roselanestudios@hotmail.com. |
| FROM THE BUSINESS OFFICE |
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2010-2011 School Year
 Financial Aid
Financial Aid applications are available at the front desk or in the Business Office. You may complete the application online at http://sss.nais.org. This year, you must submit your tax returns and other documentation directly to SSS, not to the school. This link will provide you with a cover sheet to print and submit with these documents. See below for deadlines relating to Financial Aid.
Important Changes for Monthly Tuition Payers
After this year, monthly tuition payments will no longer run from August through May. For the 2010-2011 school year, payments will begin in July 2010 and end in April 2011 and will be due on the 5th of each month, not the 10th. This is a necessary change for the school's accounting system.
Important Dates & Deadlines
January 29, 2010: Deadline for early enrollment discount (up to 5% for payment in full) extended until Friday January 29th! Re-enrollment contracts will only be accepted with a tuition deposit or payment in full (see payment plan options on back of contract).
February 15, 2010: Deadline for ALL re-enrollment contracts with deposits for guaranteed placement for your child(ren) for the 2010-2011 school year. After this date, enrollment will be opened to new students. **CCS will hold a place for financial aid applicants if complete applications are received by this date.**
March 5, 2010: Financial aid award letters mailed to those who completed the process by February 15th. After this date, financial aid awards are given on a first-come, first-served basis.
March 20, 2010: Deadline for re-enrollment contracts and deposits from financial aid awardees.
If you have any questions, please contact Kendall Reilly in the Business Office.
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| VALENTINE CARNATIONS FOR SALE |
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 Prom Committee Fundraiser
Buy your children, their friends, and teachers a carnation for Valentine's Day! Help support the Junior Class Prom Committee by sending students and teachers a special note and a carnation. Carnations can be purchased for $1.00 each.
Please see Julie Balliet at the front desk, a classroom teacher, or a Junior Prom Committee member to purchase carnations.
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| FROM THE PARENTS' ASSOCIATION |
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Are you interested in playing intramural soccer (grades 1-5) or girls' softball (MS/US)? Fliers with soccer information are being sent home to LS parents today. If you're interested in softball, please see Coach Jay.
We're also seeking GENTLY-USED (not broken!) tennis rackets for donation to the CCS athletic dept. Please give them to Ms. Sowers.
Contact Charlotte Smith with any questions.
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FROM THE COLLEGE COUNSELOR
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 College News
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: University of Alabama - Feb. 24, 8:30am.
FAFSA Information
Please see the
following link to a Boston Globe article
for useful information about FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid):
FAFSA information This
is especially important for parents of seniors, but it will be helpful for Upper
Schol parents, since everyone will have to fill this out before a child goes to
college.
SAT/ACT Prep Course
A
combination S.A.T. / A.C.T. prep class will be held from 9:00am - 1:00pm on
Monday, Feb. 15th and again on Saturday, April 24th. The fee is $50. Please
see Mrs. Sharpe for details and registration form.
For more information about any of the above, please contact Mrs. Boyd at eboyd@charlestoncollegiate.org or 559-5506 x229. |
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LOST & FOUND BIN
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All students and parents should check the Lost & Found in the rear of the café weekly. The Lost & Found bin will be emptied every two weeks. If
a child's name is not in uniform clothing (a silver Sharpie works well
for marking dark items), these items will be washed and resold by the
Parents' Association.
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H1N1 FLU SYMPTOMS & VACCINE INFORMATION
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 We continue to have confirmed cases of H1N1 Flu at the school. To help identify this flu strain's symptoms (vs. regular flu or common cold), please see the H1N1 Flu symptom chart posted to the CCS website.
DHEC Vaccine Clinics
DHEC has recommended that we strongly encourage all of our parents to call 953-0090 to schedule vaccination appointments ASAP. The vaccination is available at DHEC free clinics: the sooner our families call, the easier it will be to get an appointment, and the safer the campus will be for all of us. Please call and schedule an appointment for your child to receive a free vaccination ASAP.
School Policy
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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Have a great week,
Jaquelin Pelzer
Charleston Collegiate School
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