MONDAY 12/6
TUESDAY 12/7
JVG, JVB, VG, & VB vs. Cardinal Newman (away)
WED 12/8
Coffee with the Head @ 8:00am in the Cafe
Gingerbread House Open
JVG, JVB, VG, & VB vs. Porter Gaud @ home starting @ 4:00
THURSDAY 12/9
Winter Concert & Art Show @ 6:30
Gingerbread House Open
FRIDAY 12/10
VG & VB vs. Beaufort Academy at home @ 6:00
MONDAY 12/13
MS & US EXAMS
TUESDAY 12/14
MS & US EXAMS
WED 12/15
MS & US EXAMS
Last day of School
THURS 12/16
EXAM Make up Day
NO SCHOOL
FRIDAY 12/17
NO SCHOOL
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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 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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| COFFEE WITH THE HEAD | |
Dr. Shirley will be having a Coffee with the Head on Wednesday, December 8th at 8:00am in the Cafe. He will be discussing the upcoming months and the plans for the school as well as the plans for next year, and he will be discussing college admissions. |
| SUNDEVIL OF THE WEEK | |
Deb Frasier was named Upper School Sun Devil of the week for being excellent student who has an overall A average and is in all honor and AP classes. She has tons of community service hours (way more than she needs). She plays several sports, and is a good team player. She is modest, always smiling, but very serious about her academics. Congratulations Deb!!
Arturo Mata was named Middle School Sun Devil of the Week by a student for being well mannered, having a positive attitude, and saying very nice things to Mrs. Shears. Well done Arturo!!
Lower School Sun Devil of the Week is Dacey Presnell in Kindergarten. She was nominated for being an outstanding helper and awesome friend!
  
Mr. Lenahan was named Faculty Sun Devil of the Week for
being someone that both students and faculty can turn to for guidance. Way to go Mr. Lenahan!!
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| FROM THE MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL DIVISION HEADS | |
The end of the first semester and midterm exams are quickly approaching! Middle and Upper School students will have revised schedules for exams Monday-Wednesday, December 13-15. Please see the attached documents for exam schedules and further information. If you have any additional questions, please contact Gretchen Batalis, Head of the Middle School or Liz Boyd, Head of the Upper School.
Optional field trips/social events have been organized for Middle School students to participate in following the exams next week, Monday December 13- Wednesday, December 15. These field trips will take place from 1:00- 3:00. Please see the attached information for details and return permission slips and payments no later than Tuesday, December 7 if your child will be participating. Contact Gretchen Batalis with questions.
Exam Letter to Parents Grades 7-12
Exam Letter to Parents Grades 5 & 6
Upper School Exam Schedule
Middle School Exam Schedule
Middle School Optional After School Field Trips
Middle School Permission Slip |
FROM THE BUSINESS OFFICE
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All accounts must be current before students may return to school after winter break. This includes Tuition, C Club, Tuition Insurance, and AAP. If you have any questions or need to make payment arrangements, please contact Kendall Reilly. |
| BLUE GOLD COMPETITION | |
Blue/Gold Competition!
In the spirit of giving, the Middle School Student Government is collecting gently used, board games and electronic games for Middle School students in need from other schools around the area. Please bring in any games that are age appropriate and in good, working condition for donations. You may drop them off to your teacher/advisor between December 1st and the 10th. Please be sure to indicate if you are on the BLUE team or the GOLD team. The team with the most donations will earn 50 points! |
| DECEMBER MUSIC CONCERT | |
The Music and Art Departments are pleased to announce that our Winter Concert and Art Show will take place on Thursday, December 9th at 6:30 in the gym. Several musical groups will be featured during the evening as well as a student art show.
Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Grades 1-3 will be presenting a short musical entitled "December Around the World". The songs feature music from countries around the globe and highlight many winter celebrations. "Jingle Bell Jukebox" will showcase the talents of our 4th and 5th Grade students. They will sing a variety of favorite holiday hit songs. The evening will also feature selections from our talented Middle School and High School Glee Club.
The art show will be comprised of works created by students during the first semester classes of this year. All grades, from pre-school through upper school, will be represented.
Please join us in a celebration of the talent of all our wonderful students. |
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| GINGERBREAD HOUSE | |
Gingerbread House This Week!
This week, children in grades Pre-K through 8 will have an opportunity to attend the Gingerbread House. The schedule is as follows:
Wednesday: K-Haynie, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th
Thursday: Pre-K, K-Rogers, 1st and 2nd
Friday morning: Make-ups and revisits
Lower School and Intermediate Middle School students have structured times to attend. 7th and 8th grades are invited before and after school, or during their break at 9:25.
Please remember to send lists and money in to school! Gifts will be wrapped, labeled and packaged for your child to bring home. Each item costs $5 or less.
We are looking forward to seeing your children's smiling faces coming through.
Contact: Lois Daughtridge: 708-8972 or loisdaughtridge@comcast.net. |
| FAMILY NIGHT OUT | |
All Lower and middle school families are invited to the
Family Night Out- December 10, 2010!
Activities 5:45-6:30
Cook dinner 6:45-7:15
7:15- Movie
- $ 5 a family for movie and activities
- at least one parent/guardian must
accompany each child the entire time
What school will provide
-movie and movie equipment
- firewood
- bathrooms
- trash bags
What families will provide for themselves
- food and drinks
Activities
-Games
-Cookout
- Movie
- Raffle
All movie and activity money goes to the ongoing development of the outdoor classroom. We look forward to seeing everyone on the 10th! Thank you for supporting the Outdoor Classroom!
(Movie and activities will take place behind the gravel parking lot in the field.) |
| FROM THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT | |
Free Parenting Workshop located at Fort Dorchester High School.
Monday, December 13, 2010 at 6:30 PM
FDHS Auditorium
On December 13, 2010 at 6:30pm therapist Tara Mills will be holding a FREE parenting workshop at the Fort Dorchester High School Auditorium. During this hour Tara Mills will teach you how to detect if your child is using drugs and the key to successfully talking to kids about drugs. Please contact Laura Jones, LPC if you plan to attend or have further questions.
Lajones@dorchester2.k12.sc.us (843)760-4450, ext. 231 |
| MOVE UP NIGHT! | |
SAVE THE DATE
Move Up Night is scheduled for Tuesday, January 11, at 6PM. This is your opportunity to meet your student's teacher(s) for the coming year and experience a typical classroom lesson. Look for an invitation with more details in early January!! |
| FROM THE PARENTS' ASSOCIATION | |
Thank you all for bringing in your box tops!! The South Carolina Gamecocks brought in the most box tops and soup labels. Congratulations to Mrs. Rogers Kindergarten class- they brought in 451 box tops and soup labels!!! Well done everyone!! |
| COLLEGE NEWS | |
Grades 8-12: Be sure to check out the latest news from the College Counseling Office here College Counseling Information!! In this most recent newsletter, you'll find information on college visits, Open Houses, application deadlines, and scholarship opportunities! Congratulations to Stuart Bowers who was accepted into Brevard College!!! |
| FROM THE FRONT OFFICE | |
If your child is sick or will be absent, please call the front office as soon as possible either that morning or the night before at 559-5506 x 243- thanks!!
Questions? Please contact the front office at 559-5506.
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Have a great week,
Meg Pitts
Charleston Collegiate School
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