| This Week's Events | MONDAY (5/24)
MS/US Exams
MBS Book Buy
Back,8am-3pm
TUESDAY (5/25)
MS/US Exams
MBS Book Buy
Back,
8am-3pm
WEDNESDAY (5/26)
MS/US Exams
MBS Book Buy
Back,
8am-3pm
Sun Devil Classic Golf Tournament, 10am (registration starts)
8th Grade Graduation Practice, 2:15-2:45pm
THURSDAY (5/27)
LS Awards & Last Day of School, 8am
MBS Book Buy
Back,
8am-3pm
MS/US Make-Up Exams
Faculty Workday
FRIDAY (5/28)MS Awards & 8th Grade Grad., 8am
MBS Book Buy
Back, 8am-3pm
Faculty Professional Development Day
NEXT WEEK
Memorial Day (School Closed) -
May 31
MBS Book Buy
Back - June 1,
8am-3pm
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Greetings!
Congratulations to the graduates of the CCS Class of 2010! Commencement was held this weekend under the oaks, with special guest Ted Turner as the commencement speaker. Please see the press release on the CCS website for more details on Saturday's events. As soon as candid photos from graduation are available, a link will be posted to the CCS website and Facebook page.
It's not too late to sign up for the 2010 Sun Devil Classic on Wednesday! Further information on this fundraiser is in an announcement below.
Final exams for grades 7-11 began today and run through Wednesday, with make-up exams on Thursday. Additionally, award ceremonies for both Lower and Middle School are at the end of this week. For more information on all of these events, please see the announcements below.
At Friday night's Senior Dinner, special senior awards were presented, including: Honor Graduate - Jordan de Jong; Spirit Graduate - Shareef Elkady; Merit Graduate - Kate Miller; Valedictorian - Jordan de Jong; Salutatorian - Kate Miller. Congratulations!! (Left to right: Kate Miller, Shareef Elkady, and Jordan de Jong)
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. |
FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
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 Sun Devil Classic: Golfers Needed!!!
If you have not yet signed up to play in this year's Sun Devil Classic, we need your support and time is running out. Please call the front office to sign up today. The tournament will be held this Wednesday, May 26th, at Briar's Creek Golf Club on John's Island.
For more information about the 2010 Sun Devil Classic, visit the event page on the CCS website.
P.S... If you cannot play, but would like to support the event by doing a hole sponsorship through your business, please call the front office by Tuesday morning and we will get you some signage out on the course.
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MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL EXAM INFORMATION
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 Informational Letter & Schedule
A copy of this letter has also been posted to the CCS website.
Dear Parents/Guardians:
As the year comes to an end, we are all eagerly awaiting the summer break. However, before we can relax, we must all help our students focus on the semester exams. In this letter we have addressed several topics that may help you and your child make plans for studying and focusing on those exams. Don't forget that in grades 7-12 the exams count for 20% of the semester grade since the third and fourth quarter grades count for 80% of the semester grade (in 6th grade exams count as two test grades in the 4th quarter).
1. Can my child earn an exemption from an exam?
Exam exemptions are only allowed for Upper School students in year-long classes during the spring exams. Students must have a yearly average of 90% or higher in order to exempt. The
exemption list is not posted until the last day of the fourth quarter.
2. What is the time table for the exams?
ˇ Exams run from Monday, May 24, through Thursday, May 27.
ˇ Each day, one exam will be administered at 9:00-11:00.
ˇ The second exam each day will be from 12:00-2:00.
ˇ Please consult the exam schedule to see when you child takes a specific subject exam.
3. What time do I pick up my child?
ˇ Students should be picked up promptly after an exam session is over.
ˇ If your child does not have an exam scheduled during an exam session, then he or she does NOT need to come to school.
4. What should I do if my child cannot be picked up at 2:00?
After school care will be provided in the library beginning at 2:15 (until 4:00).
5. Can students leave between exam sessions? NO.
Students should plan on bringing lunch or snacks. Students will not be allowed to leave from 11:00-12:00 for safety reasons.
6. What if my child arrives late for an exam?
Exam sessions run for two hours only. If a child arrives late, then he or she will have the remainder of the two hours left to complete the exam.
7. What if my child is sick?
If your child is sick prior to an exam, please call Gretchen Batalis prior to the start of the exam session to discuss an alternative.
Please let me know if you have any questions about the exam schedule that has been posted to the CCS website.
Sincerely,
Gretchen Batalis
Head of Middle School & Acting Head of Upper School
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FROM THE HEAD OF LOWER SCHOOL
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Awards Program on Thursday, May 27th
Lower School Awards program will be held this Thursday, May 27th at 8:00 AM. Please make plans to attend this end of the year presentation of awards. It will be held in the gym.
Contact Esta Farmer with any questions.
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8TH GRADE GRADUATION & END-OF-YEAR EVENTS
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 Awards & Graduation on Friday!Can you believe the end of the year is already upon us? We are so proud of the accomplishments of the eighth graders and look forward to celebrating their successes with you at these very exciting events this week: - May 26, 2:15-2:45 p.m. - Eighth Grade Graduation Practice (all eighth graders are required to attend)
- May 28, at 8:00 a.m. - Eighth Grade Graduation and Middle School Awards ceremony in the gymnasium. (Graduates should arrive to school no later than 7:30 a.m.) All MS students and parents are invited to attend.
Graduation Attire: Male students are to dress in button-down collared shirts worn tucked in, formal slacks, and dress shoes. Female students are to wear dresses, skirts and blouses, or slacks and blouses. Dresses and skirts should be of an appropriate length and tops may not be strapless or include spaghetti straps. Sweaters may be worn over dresses or tops of a tank style but must be kept on throughout the graduation ceremony. High heel shoes may be worn, but heel height may not exceed 2 inches.
We are very proud of the eighth graders and look forward to celebrating with you! For questions contact Gretchen Batalis.
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FROM THE LIBRARIAN
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 Library Books Are Due!
All library books are now due. Please turn them in before your last day of school to avoid replacement fines!
Please contact Mimi Seyfert with any questions.
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EDUCATIONAL OUTFITTERS SALE
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10% Off During the Month of June
Educational Outfitters is having a June sale! Please see the sale flyer on the CCS website for complete details.
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FROM THE ART DEPARTMENT
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 CCS Student Artwork on Army Wives!
Mrs. Shears has been contacted again by the producers of Army Wives to help with student art for an upcoming scene. This will be the 3rd year of CCS student artwork appearing on the television series! She is collecting back some of the elementary students' art to lend them to the set designers next week, and she will keep everyone updated on when the episode may air.
Please contact Valerie Shears with any questions.
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2010 CCS SUMMER CAMPS
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 Update on Available Camps
Sign-ups continue for Charleston Collegiate Summer Camps! We are happy to report that almost all of the camps will be held this summer but we have room for more campers. You can still register your child right up to the first day of a camp and add more camps as the summer progresses but we would love to hear from you if we are part of your summer plans.
Drop off your registrations at the front office or contact Mr. Neale at rneale@charlestoncollegiate.org if you have any questions.
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FROM THE PARENTS' ASSOCIATION
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| Results of 'Box Tops for Education' Contest
Congratulation to the First Grade class. They collected 435 box tops and Campbell Soup labels. The class enjoyed a pizza party on Thursday, May 20th, sponsored by the Parents' Association. In total the students of Charleston Collegiate School collected 2,798 box tops and soup labels. GREAT JOB!
MBS Book Buy Back
The book buy back has started in the library. Go to the MBS website and list your books by usb #, bring your quote and books to the library, and we will ship them for you!
If you have any questions, please contact Charlotte Smith.
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FROM THE YEARBOOK ADVISOR
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Last Chance to Purchase a 2010 Yearbook!
 The 2009-10 yearbook has arrived, and a limited number of additional copies are available for purchase for $65: this is a great opportunity for parents (especially senior parents) to have a lasting memento of your child's school year! To reserve your copy today, please contact Ms. Pelzer.
Unclaimed Fall Student Portraits and Class Pictures
If you ordered a copy of your child's school photo or class picture in the fall and never received it, please stop by the reception desk: there is a box full of Middle/Upper School student and class photos from the fall that have not yet been picked up! You may also send your child to pick them up on your behalf.
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HOLIDAY CONCERT DVDs
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Lower/Middle School Holiday Concert DVDs are in the front office. If you ordered one please pick it up this week.
Thank you!
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FROM THE ADMISSION OFFICE
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 Seeking Host for Exchange Student
We are still looking for a family to host a Chinese Exchange Student who will be attending CCS next year. We will offer a $2000 tuition credit for hosting, but we need to hear from you ASAP if you are interested. Please contact Hacker Burr in the Admission Office with questions, or to request a profile of the student.
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SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR MS/US
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Wondering what your Upper or Middle School student is going to do this summer? On our website is a list of summer opportunities for middle and high school students -- including academic, artistic, international, and outdoor experiences. This list has been compiled from information sent to the College Counselor; some brochures are also available for viewing in Ms. Pringle's room. (For more information, please visit the website for the individual programs.)
Click here to view the list posted on the CCS website.
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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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Have a great week,
Jaquelin Pelzer
Charleston Collegiate School
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