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Out of Uniform Day This Friday for Sugar & Spice Event Attendees
There will be an out of uniform day this Friday, January 18, for students who attended the Sugar & Spice & Everything Nice event in December. Teachers will be given a list of students who attended so they will be reminded the day before. Please follow the out of uniform guidelines. A link to the guidelines is in the quick links box to the left.
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Step-Up Meeting for Students Entering Grades 6-8 Next Year
Tuesday, January 22 @ 6:30 p.m. in Rm 252
Central Day School offers a unique opportunity for students in grades 6-8 where they are nurtured and challenged in a loving, personal way. Preparation for high school as well as college begins in our middle school by developing future leaders who are taught to think critically and compassionately. On Tuesday, January 22 at 6:30 p.m., parents who currently have children in grades 5 - 7 are invited to hear the testimonies of former CDS families on the benefits of staying at CDS through the eighth grade. This "step-up" meeting located in Room 252 will encourage you with the successes of our alumni and their accomplishments. Any questions may be directed to Linda Stephens at lindastephens@centraldayschool.com.
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CDS Prepares for Re-Accreditation
Central Day School is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS), and also the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Additionally we are members of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), and the Memphis Association of Independent Schools (MAIS). These prestigious organizations help to provide credibility, standards of excellence, and ongoing professional development which are vital to the growth of our school.
CDS was initially accredited in 2007, and is now up for re-accreditation according to the standards established by SAIS. In preparation for the Accreditation visit scheduled for this spring, our teachers and staff have worked tirelessly in the ongoing process of school improvement which are inherent within the accreditation standards. Additionally, in keeping with the standards put forward by SAIS, the bylaws of our school board have been modified to allow for broader representation of its members from within the church. These are nominated positions which are selected according to particular areas of expertise they may bring to the board. Further, the name of the board has been changed to "Advisory Council," which is more in line with the role of its members, and which organizationally, are still under the Board of Elders of Central Church. We are thankful to the Lord for bringing such talented and committed individuals to our school, as they are excited to be a part of this great work. Click here to find out more about the Advisory Council members.
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New Lunch Item in February
Grilled Cheese Is Coming to the Menu
We will be offering the choice of a grilled cheese sandwich from Sonic on Fridays in addition to the Sonic hot dog and Corky's spaghetti. We sampled it in the office this week and it's yummy! Lunch orders for February will open on the cdsthunder.com website on January 16 and the deadline to order is January 30.
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Flu Season Is Here
Please Follow the Sick Child Policy
The seasonal flu is in full swing in our community. Although we have not had a significant number of cases in our school, we are reminding students to follow good hygiene practices:
- Wash your hands often, particularly before eating.
- Maintain sound sanitary practices like covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue.
- Do not come to school with a fever and flu symptoms.
For the protection of everyone, we urge parents to please keep any student home that exhibits symptoms of the flu. Our school policy states that students may not return to school until they have been fever-free for 24 hours without medication or have not thrown up or had diarrhea for 24 hours. If a child becomes ill at school parents are expected to pick up the child up within 30 minutes of contact from the school office. Thanks for your cooperation and be well!
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Practice Those Spelling Words!
Students will be participating in classroom spelling bees in the next couple of weeks. Each student in grades 1 - 8 should have received a practice list. Please review and practice these words with your child. The top four spellers in each class (grades 1-5) and top eight spellers in each grade (6-8) will advance to the school-wide bee. Parents of participants in the school-wide bee will be contacted. The date for the in-school bee for grades 1 - 8 is January 17. The school-wide bee will be held in the Chapel. Here is the schedule for the in-school bee:
9:00- 9:30: 3rd grade 9:30-10:00: 1st grade 10:00-10:30: 2nd grade 10:30-11:15: 4th grade 11:15-12:00: 5th grade 12:30-1:15: 7th grade 1:30 - 2:15: 6th grade 2:15:-3:00: 8th grade |
Chess Club for Second Semester
Deadline to Register Is Friday, January 18
 Beginning January 23, Chess will begin meeting again during lunch on Wednesdays under the direction of Beckie Levatino. Returning and new chess players will need to register beginning this Wednesday on the cdsthunder.com website. The cost is $35 per student for the second semester. If you have any question about registration, contact Amy Carr at amycarr@centraldayschool.com. |
Early Re-Enrollment Discount
Re-Enroll by January 31 for Tuition Discount
 We are looking forward to your family returning to CDS next year! Re-enrollment packets for the 2013-1014 school year were mailed before Christmas break. We are now re-enrolling current CDS families, including siblings entering kindergarten. If you are planning to attend CDS for the 2013-2014 school year, you must complete all the re-enrollment paperwork. In order to receive the early registration discount amount enclosed in your packet. All paperwork must be turned in by January 31. (See re-enrollment packet for additional conditions that may apply.) All monthly payers will be required to use the FACTS Management program again this year. Our bookkeeper, Denise, can answer any questions about the FACTS program. If you have family or friends interested in registering at CDS, we are also accepting pending applications for Open Enrollment beginning February 1. For every new student who attends CDS based on your referral, your family will receive $300 towards tuition. Additional packets are available in the school office. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Stephens at lindastephens@centraldayschool.com. |
Lost and Found
We have a large collection of items in the lost and found. A table with the items is set up in the picnic area across from the office. If your child has recently lost anything, please come by and take a look. |
Yearbook Photos Needed
Photos are needed for the yearbook - especially basketball games and candid of parties and field trips. If you have photos you would like to share please send them on a disc marked yearbook or email them to Jenny Asbury at jennyasbury@centraldayschool.com. |
Dennis Uniform Sale Through Jan. 19
There's a sale with New year's savings at the Dennis Uniform Store
until January 19th. Shop in-store, online, by phone or mail order and receive 10% savings on all purchases! Offer excludes marked down items.
Online anytime: www.dennisuniform.com
National Customer Service: 800.854.6951 |
Life Apps
Central Church's Lead Pastor, Matt Surber, has begun a series in our worship center on Sunday mornings called Life Apps. You're invited to join us at 9:25 or 11:00 each Sunday as Pastor Matt covers marriage, family, finances and a host of other related topics we can "app"ly to our lives. |
Thunder Basketball Results
Results reported as of 1/14/13
Girls
5/6 girls Bratton vs CUMC - Won
3/4 girls Harris 19 vs Holy Communion - Won
Boys 1/2 Key vs Woodland - Lost
5/6 Macklin vs OLPH- Lost
6th Levatino vs CUMC - Lost
7/8 Foster vs Pleasant View - Won
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Tennis Registration
Tennis registration for students in grade 6-8 will begin next week. More info will be sent home next Tuesday.
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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 cards to help CDS too! To find out how to help click here. |
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PTF SPOTLIGHT
My Coke Rewards:
Did you know that you can donate your My Coke Rewards to CDS?
Just go to mycokerewards.com, sign up, enter your points then click "donate to school", choose Central Day School and enter the amount of points you wish to donate or you can send in your lids/wrappers and we can enter them for you. So, grab your favorite Coca-Cola beverages and get My Coke Rewards codes to enter.
Codes can be found on 14 different brands:
*Where to find codes:
- Under caps
- Inside tear-off on 12-pks.
- On multi-pack wraps
Thunder Run:
The Thunder Run date has been changed...the new date is Friday, April 12.
Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice Out of Uniform Pass:
This Friday, January 18 will be the date for the Out of Uniform pass if you were able to attend the event in December
AR Store:
The AR Store will be open on Tuesday, January 29 for students to "purchase" goodies with their points they have received on AR test. Thanks to Lisa Rodriguez and Susan Charping for heading this up!
Brain Teaser
Study this paragraph and all things in it. What is vitally wrong with it? Actually, nothing in it is wrong, but you must admit that it is most unusual. Don't just zip through it quickly, but study it scrupulously. With luck you should spot what is so particular about it and all words found in it. Can you say what it is? Tax your brains and try again. Don't miss a word or a symbol. It isn't all that difficult?
Last Week's:
I went on a trip last week. The traffic was moderate and the journey took two and a half hours. On the return journey, the traffic was similar, but I made it back in 150 minutes. How come?
Last Week's Answer:
They are both the same. 2.5 hours = 150 minutes
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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Looking Ahead...
January
17 - In-School Spelling Bee
18 - Registration Deadline for Chess
21 - Martin Luther King Holiday, No School
22 - Step-Up Meeting for Grades 5 - 8, 6:30 p.m. Rm 252
23 - Chess Begins for Second Semester
31 - Early Re-Enrollment Discount Deadline
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