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CHARLESTON COLLEGIATE SCHOOL
Weekly Announcements

MONDAY 1/31

TUESDAY 2/1
 
WEDNESDAY 2/2
JVB, JVG, VG, VB vs. Pinewood Prep (away) @4:00pm
THURSDAY 2/3

FRIDAY 2/4
Coffee with the New Head @8:00am in the Cafe
JVG, JVB, VG, VB vs. Thomas Heyward (home) @ 4:00pm

SATURDAY 2/5
Beach Bingo 6:00- 9:00pm in the Cafe

NEXT WEEK
MONDAY 2/7

TUESDAY 2/8
JVB, VG, VB vs. Cathedral Academy (away) @ 5:00pm

WEDNESDAY 2/9

THURSDAY 2/10
Parent Teacher Conferences for MS & US

FRIDAY 2/11
Grandparents Day 12:00
JVB, VG, VB vs. First Baptist (home) @ 5:00pm

 
 
 

 

 

 

 
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JANUARY 31, 2011
 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.
SUN DEVIL OF THE WEEK

The Lower School Sun Devil of the Week is Harry Robinson! He has shown great dedication to his school work, always tries his best, and is very respectful to his teachers! Great Job Harry!!

Middle School Sun Devil of the Week is Mhairi Keehn for taking initiative to change. Recently, Mhairi has been really showing improvement in her efforts to increase her academic performance!

Upper School Sun Devil of the Week is Zane Younger for being an inspiration to students by proving people can accomplish what they put their minds too. Zane is a great attribute to our school. We are all proud of his personal and academic achievements.

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Sun Devil Teacher of the Week is Liz Boyd for supporting the Upper School Faculty and caring for our students.  Mrs. Boyd has made positive changes in our school by actively listening to staff and students' concerns, and works with them to problem solve.  thank you for all of your hard work!! 

Liz Boyd

 

 

COFFEE WITH THE NEW HEAD

We will be having a Coffee with the New Head- Carol Franek-on Friday, February 4th at 8:00am in the Cafe.  She will be discussing:

 

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    1. How we engage students in the learning  process

    2. Building the Alliance; getting results

    3. Sharing my observations

    4. Where do we go from here?  

 

This is a wonderful opportunity to meet our new head and hear her ideas!  We look forward to seeing you all there!! 

 

 

 

BEACH BINGO

How would you like to win a $1,000 credit towards your child's tuition next year?bingo   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!

AUDITIONS FOR THE SPRING PLAY

Auditions for the Spring Play will be open to all Middle and Upper school students on Monday Feb. 7 and Wednesday Feb 8, from 3:00 to 4:00 in Mr. Neale's room, LS14.  The performance dates are May 6 and 7.

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!!

CCS AUCTION
Save the Date of March 12th for the Charleston Collegiate Annual Auction at The Country Club of Charleston!        

Thank you to all parents, students and teachers who have contributed items to the CCS Auction! We have some amazing donations and we can't wait to start sharing them with you next week. Today is the deadline to submit donations. Please complete the donation form and turn them in to the front office. If you need another form, you can find them on our website

 www.charlestoncollegiate.org/newsevents/auction

or get one from the office. We appreciate your support of CCS! 


 
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!
 
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.
Have a great week,
 

Meg Pitts
Charleston Collegiate School