MONDAY 12/13
MS & US EXAMS
TUESDAY 12/14
MS & US EXAMS
WED 12/15
MS & US EXAMS
Last day of School
EXAM Make up Day
NO SCHOOL
FRIDAY 12/17
NO SCHOOL
NEXT WEEK
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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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| SUNDEVIL OF THE WEEK | |
Conor McCarty was named Upper School Sun Devil of the week for being well mannered, respectful, and showing an increased level of responsibility and maturity. Conor has been taking the initiative to check in with his teachers about his grades.
David Daughtridge was named Middle School Sun Devil of the Week for trying his hardest and showing an increased level of responsibility.
Lower School Sun Devil of the Week is Mary Beth Thrower. She was nominated for always helping out and being an awesome friend!
  
Ms. Sowers was named Faculty Sun Devil of the Week for being adaptable and for bring the community into her teaching. Mrs. Sowers anonymously sent student letters to drug and alcohol rehabilitation program and was able to get a yoga instructor to donate her time to teach our students.
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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. |
| FROM THE MIDDLE SCHOOL HEAD | |
Dear Middle School Parents,
If you have seen me around campus lately, then you are probably aware that I am soon expecting the arrival of a new baby! At this time I want to let you know what the plans are for my maternity leave. I will be finishing this first semester here at school and will then be on leave until April 5 when school resumes after spring break. In my absence, my Spanish classes will be taught by Ms. Heinemann, who has many years of experience as a Spanish teacher. Mr. Hemingway will lead the Middle School students and teachers and will coordinate and organize all Middle School daily events. As always, your child's advisor is your first point of contact here at school, but you may email Mr. Hemingway as well with any general questions or concerns. Mrs. Boyd, Head of the Upper School, will assume all the other responsibilities of an administrator. You may contact Mrs. Boyd with any more serious questions or concerns.
I am confident that Ms. Heinemann, Mr. Hemingway, and Mrs. Boyd will work hard to meet all of your needs while I am away from school. I will be checking in with them on a regular basis to make sure that all goes smoothly.
I wish you and your family a very happy and healthy holiday season and thank you for all of your words of kindness and encouragement for a new parent! I feel as though I have had 75+ children for the past ten years as a teacher, but certainly welcome any advice and tips as a soon-to-be mom of an infant!
Kind regards,
Gretchen Batalis
Head of Middle School |
| FROM THE PARENTS' ASSOCIATION | |
The next Parents' Association meeting in Tuesday December 14, 2010 in the conference trailer. All are welcome!!!
The Parents Association would like to thank Lois Daughtridge and all her little elves for a fun and successful Gingerbread House!! Thank you for all your hard work!! |
| FROM THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT | |
The Varsity Boys basketball team will participate in the Porter Gaud Holiday Classic, December 17-21. The first game will be against St. John's High School at St. John's on Dec. 17 at 5:00 PM. |
| FROM THE DRAMA DEPARTMENT | |
The 2nd and 3rd grade classes will perform their play, "A Bishy Boshy Holiday", on Wednesday during Lower School lunch. |
| SWAT T-SHIRTS | |
Reminder: SWAT t-shirts are in Mrs. Olson's room (US6)-don't forget to come and pick them up if you ordered one! |
| 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 |
| GREEN TEAM | |
Charleston Collegiate School is very excited about a new Green Team forming. This group will be comprised of parents, staff members, students, and any other adults, such as community members wishing to be a part of this team. Our goals are to promote and embrace environmental responsibility. We plan to teach our children of all ages with fun and exciting activities throughout the year. Everyone is invited to attend the occasional meetings set up to accomplish these goals. Our first meeting is scheduled for January 10 at 7:30 a.m. in the conference trailer. Please come and share ideas as we brainstorm ways to involve our school community. Any questions, comments, or concerns can be sent to Susan Mancusi-Ungaro at smulp@earthlink.net. |
| PAWS FOR CAUSE | |
Please if this is not too late to add in about Paws for a Cause on December 14th . Representatives(2 and 4 legged)will be here to teach us about Rescues, their mission and the breed they help. Please join us that day from 9-12pm. We will be collecting gently used toys, blankets, leashes and leads. |
| 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!! |
| 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!!!
Sydney Bertsch was accepted to High Point University and Taylor Jennings accepted to Lynn University!!
Ben Schaffer was accepted to the College of Charleston! |
| 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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