| Upcoming Events |
MONDAY (2/8)
Book Fair
Field Trip (4th Grade)
Spring Play Auditions (Upper School)
TUESDAY (2/9)
Book Fair
Field Trip (4th Grade)
PA & Booster Club Meeting, 8am
Intramural Soccer Begins, 3pm
B-ball Region Tournament:
Varsity Girls, 5:15pm
JV Boys, 7:45pm
WEDNESDAY (2/10)
Book Fair
Field Trip (4th Grade)
THURSDAY (2/11)
Book Fair
Field Trip (PS), 9:30-12:30
Valentine's Day Carnation Sales End
Basketball Region Tournament:
Varsity Boys, 6pm
FRIDAY (2/12)Book Fair
Auction Meeting, 8am
Grandparents Day (LS), 1-2:45pm
B-ball Region Tournament Championship
SATURDAY (2/13)
Inside Kiawah's Finest Home Tour, 10-6pm
NEXT WEEK
Presidents' Day (No School), Feb. 15th
Mardi Gras Dress-Up (Dress-Down) Day, Feb. 16th
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Greetings!
It's not too late to purchase your tickets for this weekend's Inside Kiawah's Finest Home Tour! For more information on the Tour, ticket sales, or volunteer opportunities, please see the announcement below.
On Friday, Feb. 12th, the Lower School will welcome grandparents & grand friends to its annual Grandparents Day from 12:00 to 2:45pm. In addition to classroom activities, there will be an art show of mini masterpieces created by our "Little Masterpieces" (Lower School children) on display that day. Please stop in to see them!
Everyone is invited to go to www.crayola.com and view the gallery of art submitted by our 4th and 5th graders -- as well as students from all over the US -- as part of the Crayola Dream-Makers Art Exhibition. You can view some of the other CCS student artwork submissions here.
We are thrilled to announce that James Michael Mears will be taking over as head football coach next year. Mike was a football letterman and team captain at both Leas-McRae College (1981-1982) and Georgia Southern University (1983-1984). Mike has coached several teams throughout his career and has made the playoffs every year of coaching varsity football, including three times as the head coach at Heathwood Hall (1991-1995). In addition to coaching at Heathwood, he has also coached at Columbia High School and in the Camden County School System and the Franklin County School System. We are very lucky to have him join our team and look forward to a great season next year!
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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This 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. |
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CCS BOOK FAIR
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 February 8th-12th
The annual Scholastic Book Fair will be held this week -- February 8-12 from 7:30am-3:30pm in the Library, with proceeds to benefit the library itself.
Volunteers are still 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. |
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FROM THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
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 Regional Basketball Tournament
This week the Sundevils will participate in the SCISA regional basketball tournament at Cathedral Academy. - The Varsity Girls team will play at 5:15pm on Tuesday, Feb. 9th.
- The JV Boys team will play at 7:45pm on Tuesday, Feb. 9th.
- The Varsity Boys team will play at 6:00pm on Thursday, Feb. 11th.
If the teams win, they will advance to Friday for the tournament championship. If you have any questions, please contact Jay Godbolt. GO, SUNDEVILS!! |
"HAITI HOUSES": SCHOOL-WIDE FUNDRAISER PROJECT
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 In response to the devastating earthquake in Haiti on January 12th, CCS students are creating "Haiti Houses" pins and magnets that will be sold as a fundraiser, starting Saturday at the "Inside Kiawah's Finest" Home Tour and continuing through the month of February at CCS. Students will be donating all proceeds to Water Missions International to bring clean water to earthquake victims in Haiti.
This project was begun by two art teachers in Florida. Over $30,000 has been raised nationwide for charities by the sale of the "Haiti Houses" pins/magnets! For more information, please contact Valerie Shears or visit www.haitihouses.org.
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FROM THE YEARBOOK STAFF
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Final Ad Sales! 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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| FROM THE PARENTS' ASSOCIATION |
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Intramural Soccer
 It's not too late to sign up for CCS intramural soccer! All students in grades 1-5 are welcome. Soccer will start on Tuesday February 9th at 3:00pm. CCS parent Stephen Anthony has volunteered his time and talent to coach our children.
Practice will be every Tuesday and Wednesday (weather permitting), from 3:00 until 4:30. This gives the children that stay for extra help the chance to get their work done and still have an hour for practice. Students are welcome to practice both days or just one of the days, depending on their other commitments. Coach Anthony will be working on the fundamentals of the sport and at the same time you children will have a great time.
If you child has a soccer ball and would like to bring it to practice that would be great!
Seeking Tennis Rackets
We're also seeking GENTLY-USED (not broken!) tennis rackets for donation to the CCS athletic dept. Please give them to Ms. Sowers.
Please contact Charlotte Smith at 843-607-9484 with any questions.
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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 through Thursday, Feb. 11th, and will be distributed on Friday, Feb. 12th.
Please see Julie Balliet at the front desk, a classroom teacher, or a Junior Prom Committee member to purchase carnations.
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PROJECT LEARNING TREE & GREENSCHOOLS!
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 Charleston Collegiate School has had the wonderful opportunity to participate in Project Learning Tree this school year. PLT is an environmental program that provides hands-on, interdisciplinary activities to students and helps them learn how to think, not what to think.
Another aspect of PLT is Greenschools!, which consists of a group of team members including students and teachers to conduct five environmental investigations of our school to find ways for us to have less of an environmental impact in our world. Teachers Jodie Haynie, Jess Evans, Molly Olson and students Stuart Bowers, Tyler Swain, Alex Westmoreland, and Mary Grace Bowers traveled to Kershaw, SC on Feb. 4th & 5th to attend the Greenschools! Workshop. Here, we learned how to conduct the investigations. After we finish the five investigations which include; Energy, Waste and Recycling, Water, the School Site, and Environmental Quality, the students will implement an action plan to help our school improve an environmental aspect using the results of investigations.
The service learning project/s will be student driven and we'll have the opportunity to apply for $6,000 to help us with following through with the project/s. We also received $1,000 worth of equipment to help us with the investigations. PLT and the Greenschools! team look forward to this endeavor which will have results that will last for years to come.
For more information about Project Learning Tree and Greenschools!, please visit www.plt.org.
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FROM THE HEAD OF LOWER SCHOOL
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| Field Trips 3 Day Trip to Barrier Isl. Environmental Education Center
Ms. Conroy, Mr. Haynie and the fourth grade students are off to Barrier Island Environmental Education Center. The emphasis of the program is on studying the barrier island formation, dune ecology, shell identification, and salt marsh life. We look forward to hearing all about their trip and seeing a slide presentation when they return after Feb. 10th.
Children's Museum
Mrs. Easterlin's Preschool class is going to the Children's Museum on Thursday, February 11. They will leave CCS at 9:30 and return at approximately 12:30. Each student will need to bring a lunch in a disposable bag.
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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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| COMMITTEE MEETING: AUCTION |
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Friday, February 12th
There will be an auction meeting on Friday, Feb. 12th at 8:00am in the conference trailer. 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
13, 2010. |
| 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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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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