Monday, August 22, 2022

From the Rays of the Sun to the Wheels of the Bus...




SCHOOL SUPPLY SHOPPING JOY!

The bright yellow summer sun will soon play second fiddle to the big yellow school bus every morning but with the little bit of summer left, you and your Jr. Cougar can have a school supply shopping date! Maybe you can start or end your date with a little fun in the sun too! :) Just click the link below to find our school supply lists for the 2022/23 school year! Whoop! Whoop! Please be aware that school supply lists are by grade, not class/teacher. ;) Happy Shopping JOY!





As the sun begins to set on Thursday, August 25th we will once again be opening our school doors for our annual "Back to School Night" Open House from 6-8 pm.  We cannot wait to welcome all of our CCS families, returning and new, and especially our Jr. Cougars to campus to visit, drop off supplies, and have fun and fellowship together. Our beloved elementary abodes and Dream Team will be bursting with JOY to meet and greet you as you visit and explore all our creative, cozy, and cool nooks and crannies. (And don't forget to look to the west as you are traveling through campus to see God's majesty in all its glory over the horizon; AKA the sunset.:) We are excited about all the gifts of this new school year that is sure to be filled with the Lord, love, and learning and of course lots and lots of fun and JOY too!  Whoop! Whoop!

 

New to our beloved Elementary Dream Team!

We are so excited and blessed to welcome to our beloved Elementary Dream Team three new teachers, a new support aide, and a new librarian! We can't wait to see how the Lord is going to shine in and through them and all they do to love, support, encourage, and teach our precious Jr. Cougars! We know they are going to be bright additions to all of the beaming rays of sunshine on our team


Mrs. Ryder
Grade 5B

Hi, my name is Leann Ryder, and I will be your fifth grade teacher this year! I enjoy spending time with
my family, reading, taking care of my flowers, and going to the beach. I am 39, and this will be my first
year having my own classroom. I am so excited to start this journey and can’t wait to help my
students continue growing into all that God has created them to be!

I attended Valley Forge Christian College in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, and received my
Bachelors of Science in Psychology. I have 13 years of experience working with students one on one
and in groups in reading and math. My kids attend Conestoga, so I really value our family-like, Christ-centered atmosphere here, and I look forward to be able to share Jesus freely with my students.

Miss Groff 
Elementary Art and Spanish

My name is Josie Groff and this is my first year at Conestoga Christian School where I will be teaching Elementary Art and Spanish. I have my Associate’s Degree in Early Care and Education from HACC and have a passion for Art and Spanish, hence why I am teaching both subjects! In the past, I have helped in an orphanage in Guatemala, worked as a camp counselor at Woodcrest Retreat, trained with YWAM Lancaster, and did mission work in Mexico, and worked as an aide at Kraybill Mennonite School. Camping, hiking, reading, and playing guitar and ukulele are some of my hobbies as well as basically anything else outdoorsy or creative! I’ve lived in Lancaster County all of my life and attend Weaverland Church with my family. I am elated to start at Conestoga Christian School and share my gifts and passions with everyone here!

Miss Jones
Grade 2B

I am so excited to start the school year and get to know everyone! I recently moved back to Pennsylvania after finishing my degree in Virginia at Liberty University. I actually went to CCS when I was in elementary school so it is awesome to see God's faithfulness in bringing me back here to teach!

When I am not teaching, I love to draw and paint, so I can't wait to use these hobbies in the classroom. I played field hockey at Liberty University and hope to use what I learned from my time on the team at CCS.

I am prayerful about this year and the students and that God's hand will be at work in the classroom!

Mrs. Zink
Grade 4

This is my first year at Conestoga Christian school and I am so excited to be working with the children and families. I received my Bachelor's degree 3in Elementary Education from Liberty University and am now in my last year for my Master's Degree at Grand Canyon University. I have a wonderful husband who is a volunteer fireman in New Holland, 3 dogs, Beau, Thatcher, and Pierce, and 3 boys, Aden, Mason, and Easton.

When I'm not at school I enjoy reading books, helping out at the firehouse, coaching soccer, and watching my boys play sports. 


Mrs. Baez
Elementary Aide


Hello CCS Families, my name is Sasha-Marie Baez. I have the pleasure of assisting in the third and fourth grade class for the 2022-2023 school year. I’m excited to watch and take part in our children’s learning and growing in such a God-fearing, loving environment.

Prior to the pandemic, I worked at Penn State Health as an outpatient pediatric nurse. I’m fortunate that I still get to utilize my nursing skills on the weekends attending home births. One thing that is always constant and true is my love of children. Thank you for allowing me to be part of their journey.

Stay tuned to our next elementary blog to read all about our new librarian, Mrs. Getz!



Over the years we have been so very blessed by our partnership with our families and specifically with the gift of parents (and even some grandparents:) who volunteer and serve as elementary lunch supervisors. In addition to the fun, food, and fellowship you experience with the Jr. Cougars you also give the precious gift of time to our beloved elementary dream team! Our precious Jr. Cougars dine with delight in their classrooms which are equipped, with microwaves for quick 1-minute heat-ups. (Our super lunch supervisors assist Jr. Cougars with this process.) We have two lunch periods for your serving pleasure! :) Grades 3, 4, and 5 feast from 11:25-11:55 am, and kindergarten and grades 1 & 2 munch their lunches from 12:05-12:35 pm. 

Keep an eye on your email for the Jr. Cougar Lunch Supervisor Sign-Up! Thank you for taking the time to consider adding sparkle to our elementary lunches by serving and supporting our beloved elementary dream team and our precious Jr. Cougars in this unique and special way! 



Thank you for allowing CCS to partner with the Lord and you

 to share this part of your child's journey 

in growing spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.
Go Jr. Cougars! 
WHOOP! WHOOP!