NEWS 

THE OFFICIAL E-NEWSLETTER OF THE CHRIST SCHOOL  

JASON W. POWELL, Ed.D.  

HEAD OF SCHOOL 

 
 
Chaperone Meeting Tonight
The Christ School will hold a chaperone meeting for parents of 6th and 7th grade students tonight, April 13, at 6:00 p.m. in room 246, to prepare for the upcoming class trips in May. Be sure to attend if you plan to chaperone either of these trips. Our 6th grade students and chaperones are travelling to Lithia, FL, to take part in bonding, teamwork and problem-solving experiences. Our 7th grade students and chaperones are going to Weaverville, NC, to perform service work including home repair, painting, and gardening for families in need.
 
Anthony Oneal Speaks Tomorrow
The Christ School is excited to host motivational youth speaker Anthony Oneal tomorrow, April 14, at 8:15 a.m. in Lee Fellowship Hall. All TCS parents are welcome to attend. Oneal will present his talk, "It's That Serious!"  A dynamic youth speaker who gets students excited about their lives and their potential, Oneal helps students recognize their value and challenges them to take responsibility for their own lives, actions, and consequences. He talks specifically about the importance of making wise decisions and handling money well - saving, budgeting, and avoiding....
 
Parent Teacher Conference Day April 20
The Christ School will be closed on Wednesday, April 20, for Parent Teacher Conference Day. You should have received a link from your child's homeroom teacher to sign up for your conference. If you did not receive a link, please contact your child's teacher. Child care (for TCS students only) will be available in room B-12, located across from the TCS Library and Media Center, during your child's conference time.  As a special note, be sure to visit Arts in April art exhibits throughout the building. Remember that school is also closed this Friday, April 15, for a professional day.
 
Father Daughter Dance 
The Christ School's Father Daughter Dance will be held on Saturday, April 30, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m at the Marks Street Complex. Grandfathers, uncles and family friends are also welcome to escort our young ladies. Volunteers are needed to help with set up (1:00 to 4:00 p.m.) and tear down (9:15 to 10:00 p.m.). Please contact Lynne Clark if you are able to help. 
 
Technology Enhances Lessons
First grade students have been studying the weather.  Mrs. Schwalk's class is working in groups to create a Google Slides presentation to share their research of different "extreme" weather systems such as hurricanes, blizzards, and tornadoes, with the rest of the class. Using Google Slides allows the students to use higher level thinking skills including analysis, evaluation and creation.  
 
Hands-on Learning 
Students in 2nd grade explored 2 and 3 dimensional shapes using toothpicks and marshmallows. As they built a variety of geometric shapes, the students were able to identify vertices, angles, and flat surfaces. 
 
Amazing Anthropods
Seventh grade Life Science students are learning about arthropods. This covers a multitude of creatures including insects and spiders. Crustaceans are a type of arthropods that include lobsters, crayfish, shrimp and crabs.  Their study of crustaceans included a dissection of a crayfish, so the students could observe firsthand the characteristics that crustaceans share. 
 
Presentation Practice Builds Confidence
Students in Mrs. Sheldon's 8th grade Language Arts class are exploring how to deliver an effective presentation. This week, they have been summarizing events from a Holocaust website and contributing noteworthy events to a historical timeline in the classroom. These events will be used as talking points in presentations they will deliver about Holocaust narratives they read during their Literature Circles.
 
Resources for Parents
The Christ School team understands the importance of being a resource for our community. Here are two resources that may be of interest. The first article  provides suggestions on ways to teach your children to be problem-solvers. The second article provides insight on praise vs. encouragement. We hope that you find the information in these articles useful. 
 
Staff Appreciation Week is April 18 - 22
We are excited to show our teachers and staff our appreciation all next week! A few spots remain to volunteer and to donate items for the staff Grab-n-Go Continental Breakfast and Lunch on Wednesday, April 20 (Parent Teacher Conference Day), and the Soup & Salad Luncheon on Friday, April 22. Contact Cari Reinhardt with questions. 
 
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Alumni News
TCS alumni continue to lead. Congratulations to Kevin Mallary, TCS Class of 2003, on his impending wedding and completion of his first year as a lecturer in the Department of Communication at Western Carolina University. Anyone who knows Kevin knows him to be a positive role model for all ages.
 
Summer in the City 
The first week of Summer in the City, Summer Celebration, held June 6 - 10, is sold out! Please contact Linsy Joyner, Summer in the City Coordinator, to be placed on the waiting list if you are interested in having your child attend that week. Limited space is available in the remaining camps so be sure to sign up soon! Our weekly Summer in the City camps are held weekdays, June 6 - July 1, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Students in rising 7th - 9th grades can apply to be a member of our Summer in the City Junior Staff. Visit our website for details and to register. 
 
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Mark your calendars for the Middle School Sports Recognition Chapel on Thursday, May 12, at 8:10 a.m. in the Reformation Chapel.  Also mark your calendars for our Lower School Sports Bash. The bash will be held on Tuesday, May 10, at 5:00 p.m. in the gym.

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April 13, 2016

 

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Daily Carpool
Morning 
7:50 - 8:10 a.m. 

Afternoon

3:15 - 3:35 p.m.

Lower School Carpool 

 

3:35 - 3:50 p.m.

Middle School Carpool

Arts in April
April 1- 30
Anthony Oneal
Middle School Presentation
Thursday, April 14
8:15 a.m.
Lee Fellowship Hall
All parents are welcome to attend
Professional Day
No School
Friday, April 15
Staff Appreciation Week
April 18 - 22
Parent Teacher
Conference day
No School
Wednesday, April 20
Father Daughter Dance
Saturday, April 30
7:00 -9:00 p.m.
Marks Street Complex
Middle School
Class Trips
7th grade: May 3 - 6
6th grade: May 4 - 6
Lower School Sports Bash
Tuesday, May 10
5:00 p.m.
TCS gym
Middle School Sports Recognition Chapel
Thursday, May 12
8:10 a.m.
Reformation Chapel
Summer in the City
Weekdays,
June 6 - July 1
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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