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Thanks for Your Generosity!
 Thanks to the generous efforts of our families, CDS was able to reach the goal of collecting 60 bags of groceries and gift cards to bless families at the Fellowship of Believers in Christ Church. Thanks to the 8th graders who collected the food during their lunch period and help load it for delivery. What a heart for service! The Women's Ministry of Central Church will be having an ice cream party for Mrs. Bradshaw's class who collected the most items per student. Congrats! Find more Thanksgiving photos on the CDS Facebook page.
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Drive with Caution in the Parking Lot!
There have been recent reports of drivers going too fast in the parking lot or pulling around stopped cars that are waiting on pedestrians to cross the street. There is no reason good enough to justify injuring someone because you're in a rush. Please remember to be patient and courteous.
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Kinderbasketball Registration Deadline
Final Registration Deadline is Tomorrow
 The final deadline to register kindergarten basketball is tomorrow, November 28. Parents must complete the form sent before Thanksgiving and return to school with the registration fee. The registration fee is $100.
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Attire for CDS Christmas Program
Christmas Program Attire for Grades 1-5,
Deadline Is Tomorrow to Order Red T-shirts for $5
For the program attire, Mrs. Land is requiring students in grades 1 - 5 to wear a solid red short-sleeved t-shirt. So that all the shirts are alike and the same shade of red, we have ordered the shirts through the school. Parents must send in $5 with the order form sent home previously. The t-shirts will be distributed the Monday before the program, so they can be washed before wearing. Deadline to pay for the shirts is Wednesday, November 28.
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Sugar & Spice & Everything Nice!
Save the Date! You Don't Want to Miss This!
 The PTF is sponsoring a free Christmas event with cookies, cocoa, and caroling on Thursday evening, December 6 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. in the Central Church Chapel and Mallway! Please enter on the Worship Center side. It will be a great night of fellowship and fun, so plan to join us! Look at all the activities to enjoy:
+ Mrs. Land will be playing Christmas music in the Chapel
+ Mr. Spice will be reading a favorite Christmas story
+ Come and meet Central's new Senior Pastor, Matt Surber, who will be reading the Christmas story from Luke Chapter 2.
+ Cookies and cocoa will be served compliments of PTF!
+ Every student who attends will get an out of uniform day in January.
+ And if all this wasn't nice enough, there will be door prizes, too! One student will win an entire week out of uniform!
+ Joel Taquira, Principal of Agua Viva Christian Academy in Guatemala, will be visiting our school next week. Mr. Spice visited this school on a missions trip during the summer, and we would like to send Principal Taquira back with Christmas gifts for his school from CDS. So pick up a book or two (appropriate for grades K- 5) and bring them unwrapped to the event for Agua Viva.
+ A special limited edition CDS Christmas ornament will be for sale at the event.
+ Bring your camera. The beautifully decorated halls will be the perfect setting for a Christmas photo!
Volunteers are needed to serve as hosts and hostesses. If you would like to help please contact Amy Carr or Terra McFadin at ptf@centraldayschool.com.
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Summer Workbook Participants Receive
Out of Uniform Day
In May, students were offered an out of uniform day for this year if they completed a summer workbook ordered from the Summer Workbook Company. Students who completed their summer workbook will receive an out of uniform day this Friday, November 30. Congratulations! The students are:
Ms. Julie - Marcus Mihalko
Mrs. Daws - Sai Williams, Kaitlyn Gilliland, Jayce Quarles, Jada Foster, and AJ Roaten
Mrs. Stone - Ava Smit, Kyleigh Steele, Joshua White, Allison Irby, and Johnathan Walker, and Athens DeVer
Mrs. Blackwell - Edsel Burks
Mrs. Reckord - Zoe Millbrooks
Mrs. Groth - Michelle Mihalko
Mrs. Forney - Jasmine Obueghi
Ms. Taylor-Hodum - Matthew Mihalko
Mrs. Hughes - Rachel Mihalko and Abigail McKnight
Please follow the out of uniform guidelines in the CDS Handbook.
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Prizes for Eighth Grade Fundraiser
Thank you for your support of our 8th graders! Students and parents raised over $5,000 towards the 8th grade class' end of the year trip to St. Louis. Here are the prize winners: The names of each student who sold more than 3 items were entered into a drawing for a $50 cash prize. The two winners of the drawing were Emma Leslie and Brett Schueler. In addition there are cash prizes for the 3 top sellers - First Place, $75 for Alexis Crawford; Second Place, $50 for Haylie Hodges, and Third Place, $25 for Emmitt Luellen. Nine classes sold 30 or more items and will receive an out of uniform day in January. The classes to receive an out of uniform day are Ms. Julie, Mrs. Daws, Mrs. Reckord, Mrs. Groth, Mrs. Hicks, Mrs. Bowles, Mrs. Ball, Mrs. Bradshaw, and Mrs. Hughes. Congratulations to the winners! The 8th graders appreciate everyone who bought or sold anything!
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Middle School Exam Schedule
Students in grades 6, 7 and 8 will be taking semester exams the mornings of December 12, 13, and 14. In the afternoon students will have a study hall and specialty classes. Students in performing arts will also have afternoon rehearsals.Your child will be receiving a copy of the exam schedule this week. The exam schedule can also be viewed in your child's digital locker.
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Order Your CDS Yearbook
Purchase a Yearbook Ad for Your Child or Business
 The CDS yearbook is a photographic keepsake of the 2012-2013 school year. It will be approximately 72 full-color pages bound in a custom hard cover. Yearbooks must be ordered and paid for in advance. The school does not always receive extra yearbooks, so don't take any chances or you may miss out! The cost is $40 per book. The deadline for ordering is Friday, December 7. Yearbooks may be ordered by completing the form in today's Informer and send in with payment (cash or checks made payable to CDS). Yearbooks purchased after December 7 will be $50 while supplies last. Yearbooks will be distributed in May. Parents may also purchase a yearbook ad for their child or business. Forms were sent home last week, but you may click here to print a yearbook form or yearbook ad order form. Please use separate forms for yearbook and ad orders. If you have any questions about ordering yearbooks, contact Amy Carr at amycarr@centraldayschool.com.
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Spanish Club Participates in Operation Christmas Child
 Students in the CDS Spanish Club collected items and packed 39 shoe boxes for Operation Christmas child. The shoe boxes full of goodies will be delivered to children around the world to help them celebrate Christmas and know they are loved! |
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 PTF SPOTLIGHT
Sugar & Spice & Everthing Nice!
Thursday, November 6 , we will be hosting a fun evening of caroling, cookies, cocoa, story-time with Mr. Spice and Scripture reading with Pastor Surber. We hope to see you all there. We will be needing volunteers to assist with this event. If you are available to assist or have any questions please contact Amy or Terra at ptf@centraldayschool.com
Parent Pals Needed
Parent Pals are the "room parent" for the teachers and administrators who do not have home rooms. We still have some teachers and administrators that need a "Pal". If you are interested or would like additional information please contact Amy or Terra at ptf@centraldayschool.com.
Brain Teaser:
Some months have 30 days, some have 31, but how many have 28 days?
Be sure and check back next week for the answer!
Last Week: Can you name four days which start with the letter "T"?
Answer: Tuesday, Thursday, today and tomorrow
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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Lunch Order Deadline for December
Please place your order for December lunches by this Friday, November 30. For your future planning, lunches will not be served the first week in January. Lunches will resume January 7. If you have any questions, please contact our lunch manager, Amy Carr, at amycarr@centraldayschool.com.
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Kroger Community Rewards
 Have you registered your Kroger Plus Card yet? By registering your card, you help raise money for CDS. Your family and friends can register their card to help CDS too! To find out how to register your Kroger Plus Card click here. |
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Thank You Note from Lisa Crisp
A Time of Thanksgiving . . . I have been so moved by the love and support from my CDS family. All the cards, words of encouragement and prayers lifted up for my Mother and family were answered by evidence of the indescribable peace that only HE can give. We thank God for the life of our Mother and I am so grateful for my friends here at Central Day School. Blessings to you all...Mrs.Lisa
Editor's Note - Mrs. Lisa's mother went to be with the Lord on November 5. We extend our love and prayers to her and her family.
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CDS Basketball Season Begins This Week
 The basketball season kicks off this week for the PAA League (grades 5 - 8). The Kinderball League will begin in December and ESCRA League (grades 1-4) will begin in January. On game days players in grades K - 4 will be allowed to wear their basketball t-shirt provided by the school with uniform pants. If a game is scheduled for Saturday or Sunday, players can wear their basketball t-shirt on Friday. Players in grades 5 - 8 will be allowed to wear their team warm up (shooting ) shirt provided by the school with uniform pants on game days. If a game is scheduled for Saturday, players can wear their basketball t-shirt on Friday. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Carr at amycarr@centraldayschool.com.
This week's basketball results:
Girls 11/26 - 7/8 vs St. Francis - Lost
Boys 11/26 - 5th vs Grace St. Luke's - Lost
11/26 - 7/8 vs Immaculate Conception - Won
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Spelling Bee Practice Lists
Students will be participating in classroom spelling bees after the first of the year. Each student in grades 1 - 8 received a practice list in today's Informer. Please review and practice these words with your child. The top four spellers in each class will participate in the school bee. The date for the in-school bee is January 17. Please contact Amy Bradshaw at amybradshaw@centraldayschool.com if you have any questions.
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Science Fair February 5
On Tuesday, November 13, information went home with students in grades 4 - 8 regarding the Science Fair on February 5. Please review the information and mark your 2013 calendar for this event. Students in grades 4-8 are expected to submit a project following scientific method using the guidelines provided by the teacher. Please contact your child's science teacher if you have any questions.
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Looking Ahead...
December
6 - Sugar & Spice & Everything Nice!
7 - Teacher's Christmas Luncheon
10-14 - Student Council Candy Cane Gram Sale for St. Jude
12-14 - Middle School Exams
17-19 - Student Council Smencil Sale for St. Jude
18 - Christmas Program at 7:00 p.m. in the Worship Center
19 - Birthday Party for Jesus at 10 a.m. in the Worship Center
19 - Classroom Christmas Parties at 11 a.m., 1/2 Day with 12:15
Dismissal
20 - Jan. 2 - Christmas Break, No School
January
3 - Classes Resume
17 - In-School Spelling Bee
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Central Church Offers Christmas Break Outing for 4th-6th Graders
Looking for an INCREDIBLE way to start your child's winter break? 4th, 5th & 6th graders are invited to the church sponsored Incredible Pizza Day on Thursday, December 20, the first day of winter break. Children should be dropped off at the Incredible Pizza in Cordova on Germantown Parkway at 11 a.m. and be picked up by 4 p.m. The cost is only $28 per child which includes unlimited buffet and drinks, a $20 gamecard and UNLIMITED attractions. So they can laser tag, go-cart, bumper car, miniature golf and miniature bowl all day long! Siblings and parents are invited also. Any sibling that is not in 4th, 5th & 6th grade must be accompanied by an adult and each person will be $28. Participants must sign-up online and can choose to pay online or pay in person. Click here for more information and to sign-up.
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Central Church Prison Outreach
The Men's Ministry of Central Church sponsors an annual prison outreach. They are accepting cash donations or Christmas packages (items in a clear ziploc bag: large toothpaste, toothbrush, travel-size skin lotion, deodorant, shampoo, disposable razors, bar soap and comb turned in to the Worship Center desk by Dec. 2). We are so proud of our 6th grade students who participate in this outreach by assembling sandwiches that are passed out to the prisoners. Please pray for the men who will be delivering and sharing the Gospel with prisoners. To learn more or how to help with this outreach contact Men's Director, Gene Sauls at genesauls@centralchurch.com.
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