MONDAY 1/24
TUESDAY 1/25
JVB, VG, VB vs. First Babtist (away) @5:00pm
WED 1/26
Morning Meet & Greet in the Cafe @8:00am
THURS 1/27
FRIDAY 1/28
JVB, VB vs. St. Paul (home) @ 5:00pm
SATURDAY 1/29
JVG, JVB, VG, VB vs. St. Andrew's (home) @ 1:00pm
NEXT WEEK
MONDAY 1/31
TUESDAY 2/1
JVB, JVG, VG, VB vs. Pinewood Prep (away) @ 4:00pm
JVG, JVB, VG, VB vs. Thomas Heyward (home) @ 4:00pm
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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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| SUN DEVIL OF THE WEEK | |
The Lower School Sun Devil of the Week is Wyatt Clifford in Preschool! He was chosen for always including everyone, being considerate of others feelings, and telling hilarious jokes! Way to go Wyatt!
Middle School Sun Devil of the Week is Kyra Westerberg for really showing team work on the JV girls' basketball team, never giving up, and always having a positive attitude.
Upper School Sun Devil of the Week is John Brewer for picking up and dusting off a Lower School Student that fell on the ground.
  
Sun Devil Teacher of the Week is Austin Starowicz was nominated for going above his job responsibilities; he helped a 3rd grade student with his math homework.
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| MORNING MEET AND GREET | |
MORNING MEET AND GREET
CCS is hosting a Meet & Greet this Wednesday, Jan. 26 at 8 a.m. in the cafe. Stop by, stay as long as you're able and enjoy your fellow CCS parents!
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| BEACH BINGO | |
How would you like to win a $1,000 credit towards your child's tuition next year? Join us Saturday, February 5 at 6 p.m. in the cafe for a family night of BEACH BINGO. Wear your tropical shirt, sunglasses and flip flops, and forget about the winter blues! A bonus round will be played for a grand prize of a $1,000 credit towards your child's tuition for the 2011-2012 school year. Pizza and drinks will be available. Come have fun with your fellow CCS families! For more information, contact Sharon Foster at rhybenfos@hughes.net. |
| CCS BOOK FAIR | |
CCS Book Fair February 7 - 11, 2011
You are invited to our Scholastic Book Fair, a reading event packed with excitement for students and families.
Our theme - Book Fair Carnival - will make reading as entertaining as a carnival midway. The entire school community will delight in an exciting atmosphere of great books, thrilling stories and fun. All the proceeds go to the CCS Library. It is our only fundraiser for the Library all year.
Jocelyn Chateauvert is our Chairperson again this year and she will make it an event to remember. If you are able to volunteer to set up, work a shift or dismantle the book fair, her email is roselanestudios@hotmail.com.
Students ask about when the Book Fair will be early in the year. Let's make this the BEST one Charleston Collegiate has ever seen. See you in the Library, February 7 - 11th! We look forward to it! |
| WINTER CONFERENCES | |
February 9th is CCS conference day! All students and parents in grades 5-12 are required to attend a meeting with the student's advisor sometime between 7:30 and 3:30 that day . Please call Julie Balliet at 843-559-5506 x250 to make an appointment with your child's advisor. If you are interested in meeting with a specific teacher, Mrs. Balliet can set up that appointment for you as well. Lower School will have a regular school day. We look forward to seeing you on February 9th! |
| WINTERIM | |
The balance for your child's Winterim trip is due by Friday, January 28. At that point, a 5% charge will be added to any outstanding balance. Please call Liz Boyd if you have any questions. |
FROM THE BUSINESS OFFICE
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EARLY ENROLLMENT IS EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY, JANUARY 28th
It's enrollment time for the 2011-2012 school year! You should have received a packet in the mail with information and deadlines. If you plan to apply for financial aid, you must carefully follow the steps in the application process. Please contact Kendall Reilly with any questions. |
| BLACK OUT HUNGER | |
Help the Middle School Student Government "Black Out Hunger" by bringing at least two canned goods to school this week. This is a school-wide blue/gold event. Students who bring in at least two cans, will be able to wear black to school Friday (students are also encouraged to wear black to the home games Friday night). Lower school students should take their cans to Mrs. Ferris' office. Signs are posted around campus as to where middle and upper school students should take their cans. The cans will be delivered to Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach Services on John's Island Friday afternoon. Thanks so much for your participation!! |
| VALENTINE'S DAY CARNATIONS | |
 It is about that time of year again!! As we are approaching Valentine's Day our Junior prom committee will be selling carnations for $1.00 each. They have asked that any student buying carnations give their money to Ms. Balliet or any of the 10 prom committee juniors. Juniors will be selling carnations during Upper School assembly, US break and US lunch Monday through Friday and also before school. Ms. Balliet will be accepting orders throughout the day. Sale end February 4th!!
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| FREE FLU SHOTS!! | |
Saturday, January 29, 2011
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
North Charleston Convention Center
Parking Lot off International Blvd.
On Saturday, January 29, 2011, SCDHEC's Region 7 will exercise its pandemic flu response. You are invited to participate. In exchange for helping us improve our level of preparedness, participants will get vaccinated against the flu at no cost.
Flu season usually peaks in February & March here, so there is still time to get protected from the flu. Call (843) 953-0090 with any questions. |
| CCS AUCTION | |
Save the Date of March 12th for the Charleston Collegiate Annual Auction at The Country Club of Charleston! The auction committee would like for each CCS family to donate at least one item to this year's auction. You should have received a packet in the mail last week containing more information, donation ideas and a donation form. Donations are due by January 31st. Please contact Olivia French, Mary Lynn Drury, Mary Bull, Alison Barker, Sharon Foster, Cynthia Thrower, Sam Allston, Heather Wood, or Sue Mancusi-Ungaro for more information or questions. We greatly appreciate your support!
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| 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!
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| 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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