Jr. Cougar Chronicles

Thursday, August 17, 2023

Starting School Soon JOY!

Back to School NightX2!

(Double JOY!)

#1. Back to School Family Night/Open House,

on Thursday, August 24th from 6-8 pm.

Elementary (Preschool-5th Grade)

1. Start Time: 6:00pm

2. Classroom Visits: 6:00pm-6:30pm

       a. Drop off supplies

       b. Meet the teachers

3. Gather in Gym: 6:30pm-7pm

       a. Ken Parris (Head of School) will lead us in prayer over the school year

       b. Refreshments and Socializing

       c. Different Informational booths where parents can learn more and also sign up to be a part of different happenings on campus

TRANSITION TIME: 7:00pm-7:30pm -During the transition, we do ask that families, who do not have secondary students, leave at 7pm. If you are enjoying catching up with other families, we love that, and encourage you to move the conversation to maybe a local spot like Ritas :) As stated above, we are limited in parking and facility space.

Secondary (6th-12th Grade)

1. Start Time: 7:30pm

2. Open House time: 7:30-8:00pm

a. Students and parents will have the opportunity to:

i. Receive student’s schedule

ii. Find and open the student’s lockers and drop off supplies

iii. Explore the campus and see different classrooms

iv. Meet all of the teachers

b. STUDENT DRIVERS - Due to the delay in the new parking lot, you will receive temporary parking spots from Mrs. Gardner. It is very important that you connect with her at back to school night to ensure you have a spot for the first day. She will be in her office which is located in the MAIN OFFICE.

3. Gather in Gym: 8:00-8:30pm

a. Ken Parris (Head of School) will lead us in prayer over the school year

b. Refreshments and Socializing

c. Different Informational booths where parents can learn more and also sign up to be a part of different happenings on campus.

#2. SAVE THE DATE

for the evening of Wednesday, September 13th
for our Family Information Orientation Night!

First Day of School JOY

The first day of school is drawing near!

With prayers in our hearts and a Whoop! Whoop! cheer!

Our families, bigs, and littles are so dear!

We are filled with JOY to welcome you here!

The end of summer is soon to come,

But that does not mean the fun is done!

With Jesus we all will learn, grow, and love,

mind, body, and spirit with our gifts from above!

Monday, August 28, 2023

Signatures Needed, pretty please :)

To help ensure the safety and security in mind, body, and spirit of our precious Jr. Cougars, every year we ask parents to review the technology and internet policy with their child, and then both parent and Jr. Cougar sign the document affirming that it was read and understood. Once completed, please return the form to your child's teacher.

CLICK HERE for the Technology Form for K-Grade 3

CLICK HERE for the Technology Form for Grades 4-12

Back to School Shopping JOY!

Getting ready for back to school means school supply shopping JOY! If you have been out and about in local stores recently, you have probably been caught by surprise at the abundance of school supply stockpiles that greet you as soon as you enter. They have been strategically placed right next to the Fourth of July sparklers and summer fun JOY but don't be fooled! There are still a lot of summer blessings and JOY to float your boat through, but just in case you want to dive in to beat the rush you can click the link below to find our school supply lists for the 2023/24 school year! Whoop! Whoop! Please be aware that school supply lists are by grade, not class/teacher. ;) Happy Shopping JOY!

CLICK HERE to link to the School Supply Lists for 2023/24

CCS School Calendar

August

August 21-24 Teacher Orientation
August 24 Back to School Family Night
August 28 First Day of School

September

September 1 No School
September 4 No School - Labor Day
September 6 First Day of Preschool
September 13 Family Information & Orientation Night
September 14 NHS Induction Service

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!

Monday, July 17, 2023

Summer JOY!

Splish Splashin' JOY!

It's almost time for your Jr. Cougars (and you :) to join us

for our

Jr. Cougar Slip and Slide

on Tuesday, August 1st from 1-3 pm!

Whoop! Whoop!

(Raindate is Thursday, 8/2, same time, same place! :)

It is our annual favorite, funtastic summer event!

Be sure to bring your towel, sunscreen, and smile

to have a splish splashin', great time and chill out with friends old and new!

Back to School Shopping JOY!

CLICK HERE to Link to the School Supply Lists for 2023/24

All Things New JOY!

Along with new school supplies for the new school year comes a new grade, a new class, and a new teacher too. New class/teacher assignments for our Jr. Cougars will be emailed to parents in early August! Stayed tuned for more Jr. Cougar school JOY in your email! :)

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!

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

3 C's for Jr. Cougars and Science ROCKS!

1. Chapel!

To kick off our elementary chapel last Friday our Jr. Cougar worship team, under the direction of our beloved music teacher Mrs. Draper, taught and led us in a new song about the Great Commission passage in Matthew 28. We then had the unique and so very special opportunity to welcome back one of our very own! Laura Ann Stauffer, a 2019 CCS graduate and now alumni, was our guest speaker. Laura Ann engaged and captivated our Jr. Cougars by sharing with them her journey the Lord called her on for Him to "go make disciples" in Mongolia. Perhaps one of the key moments in her sharing was how the first time she felt His leading to being a long-term missionary was when she was just eight years old!!! Laura Ann explained to our littles and bigs her desire to deliver the message about the saving love of Jesus to all the world and for now, that is in Mongolia. She also gave students an opportunity to ask her questions about her recent trips there and how she is preparing to leave again at the end of February for as long as God has her there. I for one was impressed with the interesting and thoughtful questions they asked. We then had the JOY of praising the Lord with her by singing and dancing to one of her favorite worship songs. As we concluded our chapel time Our Jr. Cougar small groups prayed together for Laura Ann while our elementary dream team prayed with and for her too. What a precious gift to Laura Ann and to all of us!

Coming up at our elementary chapel next Friday, with the enthusiastic help and gracious assistance of a couple of eager and excited fourth graders the Jr. Cougars will dig into the depths of the new character trait of LOVE and the impact of words on the hearts of others.

2. Carnival!

Puppy kisses, popcorn, Punch Cards, PRIZES, and Mr. Parris PIE FACE are back and getting ready for a fine, fantastic, and fabulous time of fun, food, and fellowship with our Jr. Cougars and their families at the Jr. Cougar Winter Wonderland Carnival! Whoop! Whoop!

All this jolly, jovial JOY happening on Saturday, 2/4 from 9:30 -11:30 am in the gym!!! Whoop! Whoop!

To add even more JOY to this bubbly, bouncy, blast of a time, Punch Cards for fun and games can be purchased in advance HERE :)

Punch Cards will also be available for purchase at the door with CASH, CHECK, or CARD 💸.

While you're at the Carnival enJOYing the festivities, if you have a coffee craving, cold brew and hot cups of Joe will be available for purchase or maybe a bit of bottled water will wet your whistle. If your sweet tooth needs filling, our doughnuts will be a hole-in-one for sure! And if you're thinking this is all a little corny, (you're not wrong :), popcorn will also be available at our snack stand. All drinks and treats can be scored with cash or check.

So COME ONE AND ALL to our heartwarming, happy, and wholesome CCS Jr. Cougar Carnival for a Winter Wonderland of WOW!

3. Continuous Enrollment!

Recently Mr. Parris sent an email about our Continuous Enrollment Process. This is what he shared:

"Basically you are already enrolled for next year unless you inform us you are not returning. PLEASE read through the Continuous Enrollment letter, in it you will find:

-The process - please read to avoid any fees for not returning to CCS in 2023 (unless you have a graduate)

-Tuition Numbers for the 2023-24 school year

-The 2023-24 Fee structure

-Ways to reduce your tuition in 2023-24

Here is the link to the CONTINUOUS ENROLLMENT LETTER from our Admissions Office.

...Science ROCKS!

Our next session of “Science Explorers” is coming up quickly! Our CCS “Glad Scientist,” Mrs. Sunshine Smiley. :) is eager for her new clubbers of Jr. Cougar scientists to join her on 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, and 3/8, which are all Wednesdays, after school, from 2:45 - 3:45 pm. Together they will be "Loose in the Chem Lab."

February

February 4 Jr. Cougar Winter Carnival
February 8 MS/HS Admissions Open House
February 10 Kindergarten Sneak Peek
February 17 No School - Winter Break
February 20 No School - Presidents Day
February 21 Instrumental Recital
February 22 ES Admissions Open House
February 28 PS Admissions Open House

March

March 2 2nd Trimester Ends
March 3 No School - Teacher In-service
March 27-31 Jr. Cougar Week
March 30 ES Concert/Showcase
March 31 Founders Event

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!

Thursday, November 17, 2022

Falling into Thanks and Praise

Hopefully you received your "Meet the Teacher" email about signing up for a conference with the teacher/s of your Jr. Cougar. This year conferences are Monday, 11/21 and Tuesday, 11/22. While in-person is recommended, we are offering a virtual alternative if that option is best for you. Please sign up as soon as possible and be sure include your conference style preference.

The last day to sign up is Friday, 11/18 at noon!

We look forward to this sweet time with you praying, processing, and sharing in the journey of loving, teaching, and helping your fearfully and wonderfully made Jr. Cougar to grow and become all that the Lord has planned!

In our last elementary chapel we reviewed what we learned in a previous chapel about the 3 Whos and the 3 Hows of obedience.

The 3 Whos of Obedience	The 3 Hows of Obedience
God Authorities Parents	Obey right away Obey with JOY Do your best

One of the verses we discussed and practiced was John 14:15.

“If you love me, you will keep my commandments.”

In their small groups Jr. Cougars discussed with one another a time when they were obedient over the last two weeks. In preparation for our guest speaker the small groups also shared a favorite present they received. At the end of the small group discussion time one of our precious Jr. Cougars raised his hand and boldly shared that his favorite gift is Jesus and what He did on the cross for him!!! Praise the Lord for this JOY!!!

As always, God's timing was perfect for this focus teaching because Mr. Jack Greenly, our Director of Student Life, was also led to speak about obedience in conjunction with presenting our Jr. Cougars with the gift of a plan for us to help to share JOY of Jesus right here in our own community just in time for Christmas! (Yep! The "most wonderful time of the year" is soon here!!! Whoop! Whoop!) Mr. Greenly centered his teaching about obedience focusing on the two greatest commandments, loving God with all our heart, soul, and mind and loving each other as ourselves. Throughout his time of sharing Mr. Greenly referenced Mark 12:30-31 and John 15:12-14.

"And you shall love the Lord your God with

all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.

The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”

"My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

You are my friends if you do what I command."

I myself sat in awe of the Lord during chapel as Mr. Greenly shared his heart and the Lord's message because he and I had not originally planned to teach together and neither one of us had discussed our topic or verses before we presented, Yet the Lord brought it altogether.

Mr. Greenly then explained to the Jr. Cougars that they have the opportunity to share God's love and love our neighbors by working with the Twin Valley Food Pantry to bless and bring JOY to other littles and bigs just like them, with toys for Christmas! As the Lord leads your family, your Jr. Cougars can donate new, unwrapped toys to a child in the community that might not have any gifts under their tree on Christmas morning. Donations can be brought into school until Friday, December 2nd. On this day representatives from the Twin Valley Food Pantry will be joining us for chapel so we can share God's blessings with them of the toys from our Jr. Cougars. We will also pray over the gifts and for the children and families that receive them. (All parents are invited to attend this special chapel at 8:10 am in the gym.:) We can't wait to celebrate the love of Jesus and His gifts to us and to our local brothers and sisters during this special chapel and precious Christmas season.

(Maybe your Jr. Cougar and you can have experience Christmas JOY together over the Thanksgiving break by planning a Christmas shopping date together!:)

Make a JOYful Noise!!!

Thursday, 12/15/2021

Concert at 6:30 pm

(Jr. Cougars need to report by 6pm)

At Hopewell Church

Mark your calendars for this oh so JOYful and holy night celebrating the birth of our precious Savior Jesus with our Jr. Cougars worshipping Him and singing His highest praises of the season! This night definitely adds Jesus JOY and sweet and heavenly peace to celebrating Christmas on earth!

BRRRRR!