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CDS Fall Break Next Week
CDS Fall Break is October 8 - 12. We hope you will take time to enjoy your family and the incredible beauty of God's creation displayed in the fall season. Central Learning Center is open and provides holiday care during the Fall Break for CDS parents who need childcare. To make reservations contact the CLC front desk at 255-8133.
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Basketball Registration for Grades 1 - 8
Early Registration Discount Deadline Wed., Oct. 17  Parents who would like to register your child for basketball must register students on-line at www.cdsthunder.com. If you need assistance with registration, contact Teri Ford at teriford@centraldayschool.com. + Students in grades 1 - 4 play in the ESCRA League with a registration fee of $140. Even though students register now for ESCRA, games will not begin until the first week in January. + Students in grades 5-8 play in the PAA league with a registration fee of $150. PAA League practices and games will begin in November. If your child is in Grades 5-8, he/she will need a Medical Release before practice begins. Please see the attached link for a copy of the Medical Release. CDS Medical Release There is a $15 early registration discount for both leagues when registering by Wednesday, October 17. The final day to register for grades 1-8 is Wednesday, October 24. The success of our program depends on moms and dads who volunteer to coach players in skill building, strategy, character, and sportsmanship. If you are interested in coaching or assisting, please contact Mr. Spice at johnspice@centraldayschool.com or Teri Ford at teriford@centraldayschool.com. For more registration information click here. Kindergartners will register for basketball in November.
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PTF Sponsorship Drive Deadline Is Friday
You Can Help Reach the Goal!!!
We need your help to achieve our goal of $10,000 by this Friday, October 5. Every donation counts-no matter the size! If we reach this year's goal of $10,000, the entire school will celebrate with a jeans day! Parents, grandparents, and friends of the school can become a CDS-PTF Sponsor. Simply select the sponsorship level that best suits your family, fill out the form, and send in your donation with your form. For your donation, you will be able to proudly show your CDS spirit with the logo incentive items awarded for your designated sponsorship level. Forms can be picked up in the office or printed from the home page of the CDS website. Click here to print the form. Students of all sponsors will receive an out of uniform day for any donation. The funds raised will help enhance your child's educational experience as well as promote school pride. As with any fundraiser, participation is optional. This Friday is the final deadline to donate and receive the logo incentive items.
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Final Day to Order School Photos Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 3
If you still have not ordered pictures or returned your proofs, tomorrow, Wednesday, is the last day. Parents who want to order pictures after tomorrow will need to go through Holland Studios. Proofs should be returned even if you are not purchasing photos. Any questions, contact Teri Ford at teriford@centraldayschool.com.
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Karol Ladd at Central Church
Best-Selling Author and Nationally Known Speaker
Free Tickets for CDS Moms
Central Church Women's Ministry invites all CDS moms to attend a special event with Karol Ladd on Wednesday morning, October 3 at 10 a.m. Karol is an entertaining, uplifting, inspiring speaker who shares Biblical truths with moms of all ages. This is a FREE event for CDS moms compliments of the Women's Ministry. To get your free ticket, please contact Carol Anderson at 619-1219 or email
carolanderson@centralchurch.com. Childcare is not available for this event.
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KidzCentral Crazy Sock Night
This Wednesday from 5:50-6:50 p.m
 Central Church Children's Ministry KidzCentral is designed for Kindergarten-6th graders and their parents to worship and learn together in a virtue driven worship service with cool music, zany characters, and lots of action! KidzCentral gives parents tools to teach spiritual truth at home!
This month's Virtue is:
Individuality
It's crazy sock night at KidzCentral in the Worship Center!
Express your individuality and have some fun with us!
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No School October 18 and 19
There will be no school on Thursday, October 19, and Friday, October 19, as CDS teachers will be attending the annual ACSI conference, hosted this year on our campus by Central. Central Learning Center will be offering holiday care for those parents who need it. To register for holiday care, call 255-8133.
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Pumpkin Patch Painting Workshop
Mrs. Hartelust is offering another great workshop to show off the artistic talents of your child and decorate for fall. The "Pumpkin Patch" canvas painting will look great on your front door, mantle, or any wall of your home! In this workshop, your child will learn canvas painting techniques to paint a pumpkin patch background. Students will then add the final creative touches- pom-pom pumpkins, paper leaves, a personalized name, and a ribbon for hanging. The one-session workshop is offered on Tuesday, October 23 and is open to students in grades K - 2. The cost of the workshop is $30 which includes instruction and materials. The deadline to register is Friday, October 19. Click here to print the registration form. |
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 PTF SPOTLIGHT
SPONSORSHIP DRIVE:
Okay folks, THIS IS IT!!! The final week of our Sponsorship Drive. As of Monday, we've raised
$4, 530. We still need $5,470 to reach our goal of $10,000. Deadline to become a sponsor is Friday, October 5. For additional information, please click the link PTF Sponsorship Form
Goodies with Grandparents
Well, it was a BLAST from the PAST as we went back to the Nifty Fifties for our annual Goodies with Grandparents Day. There were a lot of "cool cats" roaming the halls. We hope everyone had a great time. A BIG thank you our room moms for coordinating the goodies and the volunteers who provided them for the classrooms.
Also, special thanks to Amy Carr, Terra McFadin and Jennifer Wade for assisting with stage decorations.
Thanks to Welcome Back Breakfast Volunteers
Our breakfast was a big success due to the efforts of our volunteers: Heather Riley, Wilson Horrell, Sara Jerge, Brandy Miller, Cynthia McMahon, Rita Ortiz, Sara Amazon, Janice Weir and Amber Alden.
Chick-Fil-A Coupons
It has been brought to our attention that some of the CFA coupons given out as prizes at the breakfast have expired. We have contacted CFA, and they said that the coupons are still good and may be used at any area location. We apologize for any inconvenience.
We would love to hear your feedback regarding Welcome Back Breakfast event. Please email us at PTF@centraldayschool.com.
SAVE THE DATE:
Saturday, November 3, PTF will be hosting an event that we hope you all will be able to attend. More information and details coming soon!!!!
Brain Teaser:
There was an old woman who lived in a shoe and the only food she had for her 10 children was 6 potatoes. How did she make sure each child had an equal amount? Be sure and check back in 2 weeks for the answer.
Last Week's: It has been around for millions of years, but it's no more than a month old. What is it? Answer: The moon
The PTF would like to thank everyone for their support and remind you if you have any questions or would like to assist in any way to please contact us at the following: ptf@centraldayschool.com
"Encourage one another and build each other up."
1 Thessalonians 5:11
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 Student Council Elections
Campaign Week, Friday Elections
CDS offers the opportunity for students in grades
4 - 8 to develop leadership skills, a heart for service, and good character by serving as a Student Council classroom representative or officer. Student Council also promotes school spirit by sponsoring a pep rally each semester. Through service activities, students also raise funds to support the school in various ways. October 1 - 5 is campaign week in the classrooms for representatives in grades 4 - 8. Friday, October 5, elections for classroom representatives will be held in homerooms. Grades 7 and 8 elect 4 representatives from each grade. Grades 4-6 elect 2 representatives from each homeroom. Winners will be announced in each room before dismissal on Friday.
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Central Church 5th & 6th Grade Retreat
Meet Me at the River
 Come and join us for the 15th year of Children's Ministry's annual 5th & 6th grade retreat. The theme this year is Special Ops Training. The kids will learn that God has chosen them for a special, unique mission but that there is an enemy who uses deception to try to defeat us. However, God has given us strength and peace in order to help us be His ambassadors. Kids will be divided into squads (cabin groups of 8) and will participate in Field Ops, Night Ops, Mission Briefings, a USO show, Maneuvers, and more. The cost is $35 and is due in full by October 21. Registration is only available online. Transportation is provided and required from the church. The event takes place near the Mississippi River, hence the name, "Meet Me at the River". The children participate in a service at the river. The focus of this retreat is for the children to grow closer to God and each other as they discover more about themselves. Click here to find out more or to register.
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 THUNDER Sports News
5/6 Grade Volleyball Results
9/29 - St. Agnes - WON
7th Grade Volleyball Results
10/1 - St. Ann - CDS - WON
8th Grade Volleyball Results
9/29 - St. Louis - Lost
10/1 - St. Ann - WON
Cross Country Results Waiting on results
5/6 Girls - Team placed 3rd overall; Laughlin Aschenbrenner placed 3rd; AJ Bratton placed 21st; Avery Dunavant placed 25th out of 67 runners
5/6 Boys - Jesse Brawner placed 24th out of 86 runners
7/8 Girls - Karen Williams placed 13th out of 24 runners
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Looking Ahead...
October
October 5 - PTF Sponsorship Deadline
October 5 - First Quarter Ends
October 8-12 - Fall Break
October 16 - Report Cards Issued
October 17 - Early Registration Discount Deadline for Basketball
October 18 and 19 - No School Teacher In-Service
October 24 - Final Registration Deadline for Basketball
October 25 - Parent-Teacher Conferences, 1/2 day, 12:15
dismissal
October 26 - CDS Spirit Day
October 29 and 30 - Vision Screening
October 29 - Lunch Order Deadline for November Lunches
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| Free Vision Screening at CDS
 October 29 and 30, your child will have the opportunity to be screened for visual and ocular motility (muscle-imbalance) problems. The screening will be performed by the staff of Carl E. Flinn, MD, who specializes in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. This is a basic screening which involves reading an eye chart and looking at pictures. The screening is free of charge. If any abnormalities are found, your child will receive an examination form stating the possible problem and the need for referral to an optometrist or ophthalmologist of your choice. The screening is optional and is not meant to take the place of your annual vision exam with your family eye doctor. Permission forms will be included in the Informer on October 16.
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Parent-Teacher Conferences October 25
Early Dismissal at 12:15 p.m CDS will be holding Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, October 25. This will be a 1/2 day of school with early dismissal at 12:15 p.m. Lunch will not be served. Central Learning Center will provide after school care for students that afternoon. We will again use the Internet based appointment scheduling system from pickatime.com to coordinate the meeting times. Sign-up instructions will be available in the Informer on October 16.
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Instant Messages by Cheryl Gradone
Waa! Waa!
"You want a little cheese with that whine?" What a funny expression! Whining and complaining can be a problem for anybody, parents and children. "Why can't I have that?" "Why does she get one and I don't?" "I don't like that!" "That's not fair!" Complaining is contrary to the will of God. We are to give thanks instead. The children of Israel complained in the wilderness, and it did not turn out so good for them. God had delivered them from their enemies and from slavery! How quickly they forgot! How ungrateful! God provided supernatural food for them, and they despised it! It made God furious! Many people lost their lives because of it. And, when they reached the Promise Land, many were not allowed to go in. That sounds serious to me!
What should you do if your child whines and complains? Whatever you do, don't ignore it! With patience and careful teaching, you can help your child develop an attitude of thankfulness instead of complaining. The Bible is filled with passages telling us what God says about complaining. Before dealing with a complaining attitude in your child's heart, it would help to first study the Scriptures to find out what God says about it. Also, Matthew 7:1, 5, says you should examine your own heart before trying to correct your child. Pray diligently about this issue in your child's heart before dealing with his attitude of complaining. It would be better to wait and be prepared than to deal hastily or wrongly in the moment, especially if you have never taught this to your child.
Once you are convinced of the truth from God's Word and you have examined your own heart, plan to teach your child. Children have great memory. If you wait, he won't forget. This will give you a point of reference for ongoing training. Practice giving thanks in all kinds of occasions. Pray for and with your child for God's help. If he complains, gently remind him. Help him by allowing him another opportunity to give thanks instead. It takes time, patience, and diligence. Philippians 2:14-15 says, "Do all things without grumbling or arguing, that you may become blameless and innocent, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world."
Your child may have legitimate complaints at times. As a loving parent it is important to listen carefully to his complaint. Something could truly be upsetting him. If your child develops a pattern of complaining, you can help him judge his own heart by asking "heart-probing" questions: "Is your attitude showing thankfulness and contentment? (Let him choose). Proverbs 17:22, "A merry heart does good, like medicine." "Instead of complaining, what can you be thankful for in this situation? (Let him give an answer) Colossians 3:17, "And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." At this point you can remind him of what God commanded about being content and giving thanks.
There were times at our house when I would make a dinner that was not a favorite with the kids, but was really good. They would complain. I would often take a bite of the delicious, nutritious food that I had lovingly slaved to make for them, tell them how delicious it was, and then help them take the first bite. It was not fun always having to teach them to eat what I cooked, but in the end, they learned how to be grateful. Not only was I preparing good food for them, but I wanted them to be prepared to eat what anyone else prepared without complaining if they were at a friend's house or in the bush of a foreign country. When our daughter Eleanor went to Ecuador, she actually witnessed grub worms being prepared for a group of jungle children. They were being sautéed in a frying pan! No! She did not eat them!! But those children gobbled them down like candy! Your child might not ever eat grub worms, but he can learn to be thankful.
I Thessalonians 5:16-18, "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."
Ephesians 6:4, "And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord."
cherylbgradone@yahoo.com
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